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50 - THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

WHERE'S THE BEACH?


JETTY EVIDENCE

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Free Sunscreen Available And the Flag Wasnt


on the Boardwalk There
By Katie McFadden advocated for free sunscreen
distribution in City parks and By Katie McFadden
Forgot the sunscreen? You beaches to aid in combatting the
may be in luck. Starting this national average of one in five At the baffle wall at Beach
summer, you can get free sun- who are diagnosed with some 127th Street, youll find a
screen along certain spots on form of skin cancer. Through plaque reading, This flag pole
the boardwalk. the research highlighted in the is dedicated in memory of our
As part of a two-year pilot pro- Comptrollers proposal, the re- neighbor, LT. Joseph Agnello,
gram, NYC Parks, along with port described successful pro- FDNY, who made the supreme
IMPACT Melanoma and Bright- grams in Miami and Boston, sacrifice while rescuing oth-
Guard, free sunscreen dispens- and included recommendations ers at the World Trade Center
ers are now on the boardwalk. that the City work to implement on September 11, 2001. Beach without authorization and that
The bright yellow, automatic, similar efforts that would bene- 127th Street Will Never Forget. it would need to be removed for
touch-free dispensers contain fit sun-loving New Yorkers. However, there is now no flag in the baffle wall project. Back in
SPF 30 sunscreen and are locat- sight. January, a Parks Department
ed at Beach 9th, 17th, 30th, 59th, The residents of Beach 127th spokesperson explained, say-
67th, 86th, 97th, 106th and 115th Street have lost a long battle. ing, While we are sure that the
Streets. Beaches in the Bronx, After Memorial Day, contrac- homeowners heart was in the
Brooklyn and Staten Island also tors for the Department of right place, its important that
have dispensers. Parks and Recreation removed any installation on parkland is
BrightGuard sunscreens are the memorial flagpole from the properly permitted.
free of parabens, scents and area so that a concrete pad can In the weeks following the
Oxybenzone. It is safe to ap- be placed inside the baffle wall news, neighbors met with the
ply to children over the age of area. Following Sandy, neigh- Parks Department and ex-
six months. More information bors of the block pitched in to pressed their outrage that the
about the sunscreen used can be purchase and install a flagpole memorial would be removed.
found at www.BrightGuard.com. to honor Lt. Agnello. In January, However, as the flag came
In June 2016, New York City neighboring homeowners were down this week, it seems the
Comptroller Scott M. Stringer told that the flag was placed city has won.

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FERRY NOW LEAVING Contact The Elected


Congressman Gregory Meeks

15 MINUTES EARLIER
67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, NY 11692
Phone: (347) 230-4032
full schedules, visit www.ferry. Assemblywomen Stacey Pheffer Amato Kevin Boyle
nyc. The weekend schedule is 9516 Rockaway Beach Blvd PUBLISHER
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man who hit it out of the park, Hehe. Ya evil bastard.


way out of the park, a few years Not even in the same league,
ago when he delivered a retort but I was thinking of how fun-
that lives on in the Snark Hall of ny things can pop into your
Fame. head out of nowhere, mem-
At a U2 concert in Glasgow, ories of something funny
Scotland, the aforementioned or even silly. You might just
Bono asked the audience for to- laugh suddenly and some-
tal quiet, as he wanted to draw body nearby will ask whats
attention to starvation and poor so funny? You might share
medical services in Africa. Then, but more likely you say noth-
in the silence, he started to slow- ing because its too random
ly clap his hands, once every few or they wont appreciate it.
seconds, holding the audience I know more than one person
Random Chuckles in total silence. And then leaned
toward the microphone and said
who will, randomly, think of a
scene from Family Feud with Ste-
I heard a story recently that Others, like the one I heard, you solemnly, Every time I clap my ve Harvey and just start cackling.
gave me a chuckle and if there just forget. Anyway, some of hands, a child in Africa dies. The show is notorious for
were any way I could claim it as you know this one that involved The crowd remained quiet, some of the things people say.
my own, I certainly would, but I Bono, the lead singer of the band maybe a little depressed, until One segment cracks the funny
cant pull off the required Scot- U2 and a noted philanthropist. the voice with the Scottish broke bone of some people every time
tish accent. Id actually heard Its genius in so many ways. the silence. "Well, stop clapping, they think of it. Contestants were
this classic a couple years ago Weve all rolled our eyes as ath- ya evil bastard!" asked to say a thing that follows
and had forgotten about it until letes and movie stars and mu- Goodbye silence. Church gig- the word Pork as in Pork Belly
the recent retell. sicians sometimes lecture us gles gave way to guffaws. The guy or Pork and beans or Pork ribs.
It reminded me how some about whats wrong with the broke the tension in the air, rid- Well, one contestant was asked
things and stories become com- world. Theyve got the right, I iculed the sanctimonious rock what word follows Pork? - and
mon knowledge and live on, suppose. And they often say they star, and had the nerve to yell out what was his completely serious
while others equally deserv- have the forum and theyre obli- something that might have gotten response? Cupine. (Sounds like
ing just fade away. Others live gated to speak up about whatev- him beat up. It woulda been funny Q-pine).
on but to a too small audience. er is their cause. So, we roll our enough if the guy just said, Well, Cupine. As in Pork-Cupine.
(Im doing my part to expand eyes and maybe even boo, but stop clapping, but adding ya evil Heres hoping the evil bastard
the audience to my 10 readers). few have responded like a Scots- bastard, made it Hall of Fame. and the Cupine stories live on.

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test. Tapirian, contacted us about a 26. He had gotten to see many


***** ring she found at the Beach 67th family members and friends just
Speaking of the contest there Street train station. Shes happy the week before at a party at his
will be Round 2 at which the Top to return it to the rightful owner. house. Condolences to his loved
30 get whittled down to a Top 10. If you lost it and can describe it ones.
This round of judging will be done in detail please send Arley an *****
***** by the public. The public judging email: arley@arleytapirian.com The second annual Z-Man
Talk of the town and going lines up like this: voting will take Lets hope this story ends with a Memorial flag football tourna-
like hot cakes. Our Summer place on Sunday, June 11 at 11 a.m. happy reunion. ment in honor of Justin Zemser,
Guide, which honestly, our at Beach 17th Street and later the ***** the Navy Midshipman, killed in
staff worked tirelessly on, was same day at 2 p.m. at Beach 116th Forgot sunscreen? Don't fret. an Amtrak accident, will be Sat-
met with great reviews. (We Street. The following Saturday Sunscreen dispensers have been urday, June 3 at Channel View
know its good when advertis- (June 17) voting will take place at placed along the boardwalk (aka Beach Channel) field. Do-
ers who werent in tell us they 10 a.m. at Beach 67th Street, noon summer as part of a 2-year pi- nations go to the Justin Zemser
wish they were!). Many of the at Beach 59th Street and 2 p.m. at lot program. Many people wish scholarship fund.
advertisers who made sure to Beach 98th Street. The third and fi- these were there in the old days! *****
get in (see Page 35) will have nal round will take place at Caracas ***** Get your book signed. This
spare copies. Well also be (Beach 106th) on Saturday, July 2 Rockaway has two new beer Saturday, June 3, from 6-9 p.m.,
refilling the news rack at the and a winner will be announced. gardens, Liquid Bread (next to Chris Romulo will be signing
ferry on a regular basis, if More details in future editions of Community House on Beach copies of his new book: Cham-
youre looking for a copy. Its The Rockaway Times. 102nd Street) and Rockapulco pions Uprising at Crom on
a keeper! ***** at Beach 108th. Both are great! Beach 92nd Street. Need more
***** The end of the contest only And both offer more than beer. info or want to RSVP? Contact
The Rockaway Times cant means we start preparing for Last weekends overcast was per- Sarah@ChrisRomulo.com
rest because the Summer The Rockaway Times Sand Cas- fect for these casual, fun places. *****
Guide is out. The Photo Con- tle contest which takes place in Were not sure if these places will Our one-page life stories
test is underway. Did you see early August. Were wondering compete but we know the win- written by or written about
the fab photos on the boardwalk about a new motto. How bout: ners are locals and visitors who people whove celebrated at
or at Riis? Yes, those poster-sized The Rockaway Times: More now have two more great op- least 80 birthdays has been
photos on the boardwalk railing Than a Newspaper! tions on the social scene. a big hit with readers. Once
(at Beach 17th Street theyre on ***** ***** again, if youve got a sto-
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A Weekend of Irish
Culture
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By Katie McFadden

Missing the sound of bag-


pipes, Irish tunes and the tap
of a step dancers hard shoe?
You dont need to wait until
March in the Irish Riviera. The
5th Annual Rockaway Beach/
Breezy Point Irish Festival is
this weekend.
On Saturday, June 3 and at noon each day. Saturdays
Sunday, June 4, the Irish fest lineup includes The Ed Deasy
returns to St. Camillus (Beach "Rubble" Band, the Cunning-
100th). The parking lot will be ham Brothers, the Canny
packed with Irish bands, ven- Brothers and Shilelagh Law
dors selling Irish goods and will top off the show at 6 p.m.
Irish eyes will be smiling as Sundays performers include
they enjoy corned beef sand- Andy Cooney, the Brooklyn
wiches, with a Guinness or Bards, The Willie Lynch Band
other brew to wash it down. and U2 tribute band, Unfor-
The Ancient Order of Hi- gettable Fire will end the show
bernians (AOH) Division 21 at 6 p.m. There will be plenty
brought back this longtime more acts in between to keep
tradition following Hurricane the crowds entertained in-
Sandy and it has grown ever cluding Irish dancing from
since. We hold this festival the OMalley Irish Dance
each year to promote Irish Academy and bagpipe bands
culture and heritage. In this like the Breezy Point Catholic
beach community, there is a Club Pipes and Drums.
large amount of Irish people The event will go on rain
or people of Irish descent, so or shine and people of all
we want to celebrate that, ages and backgrounds are
L G D \  - X Q H WK
festival chairperson John Mo-
roney said. We started plan-
encouraged to come out for
the weekend. For the adults,
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ning this before Sandy and there will be beer for sale from
decided to go forward with sponsors such as Guinness
it. There were many people and Budweiser. There will also
struggling and going through be a raffle for a trip for two to
tough times and we wanted to the motherland, Ireland. For
bring something positive, and the kids, there will be bouncy
we received a strong welcom- castles, a bouncy slide and re-
ing from the community and freshments like popcorn and
we were encouraged to keep cotton candy.
it going. The first festival was The past couple years have
held in June 2013. been eventful for the local
Not only does the festival AOH. With 230 members and
promote Irish culture, it also growing, it is the second largest
serves as a fundraiser for the AOH division in New York. In
community. Each year, the addition to bringing back the
AOH donates the proceeds to- Irish Festival, they finally found
wards different churches and a home. Last fall, the AOH took
organizations like St. Camillus over what was Pebbles in Rox-
and the Knights of Columbus. bury and opened it as The Hi-
They have donated rough- bernian, which serves as a bar
ly $140,000 over the last four and restaurant and a place to
years, according to Moroney. promote Irish culture with live
Admission for this years festi- Irish music weekly and even in-
val is $10 at the gate and kids structors that teach Gaelic.
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WHERES
THE BEACH?
Friends of Rockaway Beach leaders and longtime jetty advo-
cates John Cori and Eddy Pastore got the attention of Congress-
man Gregory Meeks (and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Am-
ato) at the annual Beach Opening last Saturday, May 27. As the
photos show, beach erosion continues. A rally drawing attention
to this crucial matter is being planned. Stay tuned. (Maybe Sena-
tor Schumer will hear). Photos by Eddy Pastore and Gary Suglia.

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This Week in History


JUNE 1 2003 - Martha Stewart was indicted
Alex Karinsky was born. on charges of insider trading.
1938 - The first issue of Action JUNE 5
Comics, featuring Superman, was West End Temples
published. Jen Hynes Sullivan was born.
1968 - Helen Keller, blind and deaf
author-lecturer, died. 1752 - Benjamin Franklin flew a
kite for the first time to demon-
2017
1980 - Cable News Network (CNN)
debuted. strate that lightning was a form of
electricity. Summer Camp
JUNE 2 1968 - Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was 5 day program (Monday-Friday)
1886 - Grover Cleveland became shot by an assassin and died the 6 weeks, July 3rd to August 11th
the first U.S. president to get mar- 9am-1pm Ages 25
ried in the White House. next day.
1941 - Baseball great, Lou Gehrig Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine in our
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1989 - Irans Ayatollah Khomeini JUNE 7 Neponsit, NY 11694
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Janet Deering was born.
JUNE 4
Helen Timlin-Kilgallen was born.
Victoria Barber was born. 1775 - The United Colonies
Jessica McCormick was born. changed their name to its United
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and running, offering English Common Core ELA and Math-
Language Arts (ELA) and Math- ematics Tests. Williams-Graves
ematics tutoring and character said that all volunteer tutors are
building. fingerprinted to make sure they
According to veteran public have clearance to be around chil-
FEATURING school teacher and longtime
Far Rockaway resident, Jondrea
dren. Students attend every Sat-
urday throughout the school year
Williams-Graves, who runs the from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Currently
program, more than 25 stu- the program has kindergarten
dents from local schools such as through eighth grade students,
Challenge Preparatory Charter however, they do accommodate
School, P.S. 183, St. Rose of Lima, high school students.
St. Camillus, Waterside Chil- Local businesses such as Board-
dren's Studio School, and other walk Pizza and Elegante Restau-
school districts in Freeport, Long rant generously donate free lunch-

NEW SUMMER MENU Island and Astoria, Queens, cur-


rently attend the program.
The program has open enroll-
es to the students and volunteers
at every tutoring session.
Also recently, Arverne by the
AND MUCH MORE ment and runs from October to Sea developers in conjunction
June. Upon entrance into the with Councilman Donovan Rich-
program, the students are given ards and Congressman Gregory
an ELA and Mathematics pre-as- Meeks, presented laptops to the
HAPPENING AT BUNGALOW sessment to test them on what
they already know, and need
students with the goal of ensur-
ing that they have access to tech-
more instruction on. nology.
Williams-Graves said, I have The program is ending for the
WINE WITH SUE (ACOUSTIC) been a teacher for over 17 years current school year. However, in-
JUNE 2ND - 5 P.M. in a similar school district to terested parents can register their
Rockaway. My passion has al- children for school year 2017-
SAL THE SINGER ways been to propel students to 2018 in the second week of this
JUNE 4TH - 2 P.M. be academic scholars within our coming September. To register,
public school system. So when visit the St. Johns Baptist Church
DANNY MULVANERTY my pastor of the church, Elder or call 718-945-5550 for more in-
JUNE 9TH - 5 P.M. Dr. James D. Williams, II, ap- formation.
proached me to spearhead the Williams-Graves said, As vol-
WINSTON MCBOOGIE rejuvenation of the program, it unteers, our only gratification
JUNE 11TH - 2 P.M. was a definite, Yes! is seeing our students soar ac-
This has been one of the best ademically, and the results are
opportunities presented to me promising, showing that they
to motivate and engage our lo- are indeed ready for Kingdom
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gery I realized that having a a little more enjoyable, than call I made against his team.
hernia was not so cool. The playing football for him. After the first quarter I went
St. John's Home football team Maybe because he knocked over and said Mr. Raaf, I'm
used to practice weeknights me around a little less, or be- Charlie Moran. If you keep
on the beach and used to cause I made it through the screaming at me, I'm going
draw quite the crowd on the season without a hernia. (I'm to have to T you up. Mr. Raaf
boardwalk. I guess the theory still trying to figure that one responded, I'm sorry Char-
was after playing in soft sand out). After one close loss to lie, I didn't recognize you, I'll
all week, we'd run like deer the best team in the league, behave the rest of the game.
for the weekend games. As I the Raafs opened their home The Raafs influenced at
was on the injured reserve list and threw the team a nice least two generations of ath-
(IR) before the season even party. In those days there letes in the Rockaway Pen-
Heres To The began, I never experienced
the running like a deer por-
were no participation tro-
phies and losses were not
insula. One group of not
so young men that are now
Raafs tion of the game. Mr. Raaf in celebrated. Mr. Raaf told us nearing 60 years of age and
those days, with his crew cut at the party that we played a group of young ladies that
Dear Editor: and no-nonsense approach as hard as we could and that are considerably younger. I
In your May, 25, 2017 edi- to coaching, was the ideal he was proud of us. Coming would like to congratulate
tion, I enjoyed reading the prototypical football coach. from Mr. Raaf, that meant the Rich and MaryLou Raaf on
fine article written by Mi- I thought he was the tough- world. their 65 years of marriage.
chelle Raaf, celebrating the est guy in Rockaway, the way As the years went by I Charles Moran
65 years of marriage of her he kept dumping me and my moved from Rockaway but
grandparents, Richard and teammates on our rear ends returned often. For a few
MaryLou Raaf. Or as I always in drills. years I returned as a basket-
addressed them, Mr. & Mrs In my high school years I ball official at the St. Francis
Raaf. I first came in contact had the opportunity to play de Sales Summer Basketball Editor@RockawayTimes.com
with Mr. Raaf, when I briefly basketball for Mr. Raaf, when Classic. One night I was ref-
played football for St. John's he was coaching at St. Camil- ereeing a girls league game,
Home in the early 70's. When lus. Richie Jr. and all of my when I noticed that Mr. Raaf
I went for the team physical, I buddies were on that team was coaching one of the
was diagnosed with a hernia, and I enjoyed playing that teams. The way I noticed Mr.
which at the time I thought season immensely. Playing Raaf, was he was yelling and
was very cool. After the sur- basketball for Mr. Raaf was screaming at me, for every

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Boats to Be Blessed on the Bay


By Katie McFadden Guard Commanders will be on for this event while they were
hand to give speeches. At the picking up the pieces of their
Fleet Week may be over, but sound of cannon fire, the pro- homes. But in June 2014, the
a fleet of another sort will pass cession will begin. This will UIYCA wanted to bring back
through Jamaica Bay on Satur- be a parade of sorts, a flotilla, some normalcy. They agreed
day, and itll be a sight to see. Brown said. Starting at 11 a.m., to skip the judging and just
A flotilla will make its way past the first group of ships from invite everyone to have their
the peninsula, as dozens of the Hudson River Yacht Club boats blessed and bring back
boaters will have their vessels will float by The Wharf as three this tradition that everyone
blessed at The Wharf to start deacons will bless the boats. looks forward to, Brown said.
the 2017 boating season. from eight local yacht clubs The UIYCAs Blessing of the Why is this event so impor-
In its 62nd year, the annu- will pass through Jamaica Bay. Fleet has been a longtime tra- tant to local boaters? People
al Blessing of the Fleet is set to Hudson River Yacht Club, Ana- dition, that has taken place are proud of their boats. They
take place in our local waters bus Yacht Club, Old Mill Yacht every year, except the summer have a love for boating, for Ja-
on Saturday, June 3. This annu- Club, Rileys Yacht Club, North after Hurricane Sandy. The maica Bay and for their yacht
al tradition, held by the United Channel Yacht Club, Diamond storm changed some of the clubs. Theyre proud and they
Inter Yacht Clubs Association Point Yacht Club, Brooklyn dynamics of the event. Prior want to show it, and its nice
(UIYCA), is a way for local yacht Yacht Club and Howard Beach to the storm, this used to be to have their boats blessed as
clubs to get together, bring Motor Boat Club will be par- a judged competition where everyone wants a safe boat-
out their ships and have them ticipating in this event, each points were given for uniform- ing season, Brown said. It
blessed by clergy members, bringing anywhere from four ity, distance between boats, brings together all of these
in the hopes of having a safe, to 15 boats. Almost 70 boats flags properly placed at the yacht clubs, which are part of
successful boating season. The are expected. bow and other criteria. It was a this large, warm community.
blessing typically takes place At around 10:30 a.m., the cer- big deal and the winning yacht Its a unique event because
around Canarsie Pier, but with emony will begin at The Wharf club would receive a plaque to in New York City, you think
The Wharf owner Bob Leck- with UIYCA Commander Su- hang up. However, after Sandy, of the hustle and bustle and
ie opening his restaurant and san Brown leading a salute to everyone was so devastat- concrete and skyscrapers, but
dock for the event this year, this the flag and casting a wreath ed, boats were destroyed and here we are floating around
tradition will take place in our into the bay in memory of de- some had floated down the Jamaica Bay, being taken to a
backyard. ceased club members. Local boulevard, and no one had it different place, mentally and
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2017 Beach Season

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By Peter Galvin, MD 2,628 to 5,544. Also it is estimat-
ed that 41 percent of the 7,100
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic heroin-related deaths during this
opioid, or narcotic, that is posing period involved fentanyl. Tradi-
an increasing worldwide pub- tional drug-enforcement policies
lic health risk. First synthesized emphasize use reduction. Crack-
in 1960, fentanyl was and still is ing down on illegal laboratories
used for general anesthesia in op- and other links in the supply
erating rooms. It is 50 to 100 times chain will probably help disrupt
more potent than morphine. It the fentanyl market. Other en-
is also used in hospice settings forcement policies can some-
for pain relief. It is available as times have unintentional public
an injectable liquid, pill, spray, health harms however. For ex-
oral lozenge, white powder, and ample, targeting buyers caught
patch (Duragesic). Unfortunately with syringes may increase nee-
it is appearing in the illegal street dle sharing, raising the risk of
drug market where it is causing HIV transmission. Some police
a rise in overdose deaths. Prince departments and prosecutors
died of a fentanyl overdose and have sought a non-traditional
thousands of counterfeit pills strategy of holding individuals
were found in his house, many and organizations (i.e. gangs) li-
containing fentanyl. able for selling drugs containing
Fentanyl causes respiratory fentanyl, even if these drugs did
depression by suppressing the not cause immediate harm.

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dealers are mixing fentanyl with which is why the recommendation
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illicit labs were found in California over on itself with the sticky sur-
and Utah where they were making faces facing in. Naloxone, which
counterfeit Xanax and OxyCon- reverses narcotic overdoses,
tin pills using fentanyl. Canada must be used in higher doses for
has declared a public health crisis a longer period in fentanyl over-
because of illicit fentanyl. Most il- doses. First responders carry na-
licit fentanyl in Canada enters the loxone kits and these kits should
country from the west coast where be available to the general public
it is known as China white. In the and especially to users, but more
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tanyl is also being sold as MDMA For more information go to
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New, New York


infrastructure of America. It was more quickly through the bridg- Dont get me wrong, traffic is
actually President Eisenhower es and tunnels now? Will Rock- still a nightmare in New York,
who built the interstate highway away traffic not be backed up at but ever so slowly, these major
system that we enjoy today, pav- the end of a long summer day public construction projects are
ing the way for Americans to do leaving the beach? coming to fruition and they will
what they love best: drive! And it I am originally from Green- serve us well through the next 50
By Lou Pastina helped to invent the trucking in- point, and that whole town has years. And how about the sub-
In 1835, after almost two cen- dustry to deliver goods through- gone through a metamorphosis, ways, admittedly still not perfect,
turies of European colonization out this great land. However, some good, and some bad. But especially if you are on the LIRR
from the Dutch and the Eng- what the current CEO in charge the construction of the new Ko- or Metro-North, but consider
lish, a rip-roaring fire erupted in has misdiagnosed is that Amer- sciusko Bridge in record time is the new Second Avenue Sub-
lower Manhattan that burned ica, and New York in particular, truly something to admire. If you way, you can get on that train
everything to the ground from has been in a rebuilding phase are driving west toward the bridge, from the Upper East Side and
Broad Street to the East River. It for the last 16 years since 9/11 traffic moves very smoothly, re- take it right to Sheepshead Bay!
was a devastating fire that de- and more recently Sandy, and moving the bottleneck that once Or how about the beautiful Ocu-
stroyed homes, businesses and we are on the cusp of enjoying was. The eastbound side still has lus that is now connected to the
the architecture of old New York the fruits of the efforts of those traffic, but the plan is to build a new Fulton Street Station on one
that the Dutch had first estab- that actually started this boom, twin and to have two bridges, ef- side and the Westfield Shopping
lished. The only thing that saved just like in 1835 and after. fectively providing a stent to the Center on the other side.
the west side of Broad Street was What do I mean? Well, think heart of this traffic conundrum. Slowly, New York is emerging
the fact that the street was so about it. We now have a brand Lets not forget bridges clos- from its cocoon again and will
broad that the fire couldnt leap new boardwalk running along er to home such as those on the unfurl its wings and fly. These
across it. But with that loss, op- our fabulous beach that is buf- Belt Parkway between Howard things dont take months or
portunity arose and the chance feted with new dunes, sea-grass Beach and Plum Beach, as the years, they take decades in some
to rebuild all that was there be- and trap-bags. We now have government has methodically cases, and their architectural
fore, only better. Its the reason so a brand new ferry service that been replacing the older struc- beauty, functionality and form
many of the older buildings that costs about half what it once did, tures with modern gems that make lasting impressions on
we know today were built in the runs all day long, and comes speed traffic along the belt. At how we live, commute and see
1840s in the financial district. with software apps and a new some point the new Tappan Zee life. Its happening all around us
President Trump promises to dock. And how about the new bridge will open too and uncon- at breakneck speed, all we have
rebuild the so-called crumbling cashless tolls? Will traffic move gest the artery to upstate as well. to do is look around!

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minutes until browned.
ARVERNE Slice the cabbage into thin
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1906 Cabbage Sauted (Puree the tomatoes in a small
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Ingredients: occasionally for about 45 minutes,
3 tablespoons olive oil until there is no liquid remaining.
1-1 pound chicken thighs cut Garnish with fresh parsley and
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1 small head cabbage
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon paprika
tablespoon chili powder (op-
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5 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington Ariana David Colleen Brady Jenny Dantone
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Just 1 Block to Beach! - 47 x 100 Rockaway Beach - Beach Block! Huge Property! - Over 8,200 sq. ft. Legal Two Family 35 x 100 - Private Driveway
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$825,000
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B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
5 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington Ariana David Colleen Brady Jenny Dantone
417 Beach 129th St (718) 634-3134 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY


231 Beach 99th Street, 6/4, 11-1pm 455 Beach 124th Street, 6/4, 1-3pm
ONLY 2 LEFT! Beautifully crafted inside and Charming two family used as a one family
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accent, brand new dynamite 3BR, 2 Bath baths, new roof, back deck and a above
condo, HW floors, modern kitchens, laundry ground pool. Come and take a look at this
in unit and parking. Starting at $389,000 great home. $785,000

OPEN HOUSE 1stSHOWING OPEN HOUSE 1stSHOWING


7407 Aquatic Drive, Sun, 6/4, 1-3pm 7601 Aquatic Drive, Sun, 6/4, 1-3pm
Owners unit features 3BRs, den, 2 full Mint Semi-attached 2 family home
baths, private garage and the beautiful has 3 BRs, 2 baths, fabulous upgrades,
rooftop terrace with ocean views. Income den, rooftop terrace with ocean views &
producing 1BR rental apartment helps spacious yard. Beautiful 1 BR Rental unit
complete the package! $699,000 for a guaranteed income. $699,000
NEPONSIT OCEANFRONT NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR UPPER BELLE HARBOR UPPER BELLE HAROR
Enormous 155 x 100 Property Sprawling 80 x 100 Beach Block 60x100 Beach Block - 60x100 Beach Block All Brick
An extraordinary Fabulous 4BR, 4 bath A Classic Victorian Gem Stately 5BR, 4 bath Lovely 3BR, 2 bath
oppor tunity. split level home. with Ocean Views, Center Hall with HW home only steps from
Renovate the 4200 Gourmet kitchen, 7 BR home exudes floors, high ceilings, FLR, the beach. Spacious
sq.ft home or gleaming HW floors charm and character, fireplace, huge master FLR, DR, and EIK,
subdivide and create throughout, fin bsmt huge front porch & suite with pricate large master, fin bsmt
your own masterpiece with 2 BRs and 2 car garage with room on terrace, 2 car garage. and private parking.
or two! $3,825,000 garage. $1,875,000 top. $1,650,000 $1,625,000 $1,300,000

BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY PARK ARVERNE BY THE SEA ROCKAWAY PARK
New Home Built 2013 Beach Block 71x100 100x100 Mixed Use Legal Two Family Muti Family
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$1,225,000 $1,150,000 Parking. $899,000 $899,000 see! $875,000

UPPER BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY BEACH BRAND NEW TO MARKET BAYSWATER
Fantastic Buy! Great Starter Home Calling all Surfers! Broad Channel Rare Find 1/3 Acre
Spacious 3BR, 3 Sip lemonade on the Standing tall and Updated Mother/ Comfy 3BR, 2
baths, LR, DR, EIK, front porch while proud this 1910 large daughter with bath, sits back
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with BR and high over the NYC skyline. has amazing Bay bath, spacious 3BR, 2 beautiful residential
ceilings. 2 car garage Renovated home with Views, 4 bedrooms bath, SS appliances, neighborhood.
and large yard. decked yard and pool. and 3 baths and low laundry and granite Extremely low taxes.
$769,000 $750,000 taxes. $695,000 counters. $529,000 $529,000

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Spectacular Views Legal 2 Family Two Family Home Newly Renovated Semi Two Story Bungalow
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Used AsT EA Mother/ Features 3 BRs, 2 End unit with pvt This 2 bed, 1 bath is Located in the
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R right from your front a 2 BR rental. High 3BR, 1.5 bath and 2 looking to downsize. pad or starter home.
F FE deck. Main level ceilings and private BR rental. Both units Private driveway plus All season front
O 1BR aot with a 3BR parking. Its a steal! are rented with pvt parking pad, yard with porch and large front
duplex. $529,000 $478,500 entrances. $449,000 deck. $425,000 yard. $425,000

Rentals
142nd: Summer rental, 4BR, 3BA home with open floor plan and out door space (AD) . . .$28,000 134th: 2BR, 1BA rental with skyline views, terrace, backyard and summer parking (AD) . . .$2,100
139th: Summer rental, 1BR, 1BA furnished walk in apt with parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 84th: 3BR, 1BA apt in private home, pets okay (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,050
135th: Summer rental, large 2BR 2nd floor with large deck and weekend parking (NC) . .$11,000 97th: 3BR, 1BA third floor walk up apt with HW floors and spacious rooms (MC) . . . . . . . .$2,000
140th: Beach Block House Rental 2/3BR, 2.5BA, fin. bsmt, deck and parking (LJ) . . . . . . . .$4,300
138th: Renovated 2BR, 2BA apt with private summer parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,950
141st: 3BR, 2BA home with deck, private yard, garage and parking pad (BF). . . . . . . . . . .$4,000
128th: 2BR, 1BA newly renovated apt with fresh paint and private parking spot (BF) . . . . .$1,850
141st: Brand new 2BR, 2BA duplex apartment with private terrace and parking (LJ) . . . . .$2,800
118th: Renovated legal basement apt 1BR, 1BA, new SS appliances (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800
ABTS: Owners unit 3BR, 2.5BA, CAC, W&D, garage and backyard (MC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,700
124th: Spacious duplex 1BR unit on beach block with space for oce (NC) . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
91st: Renovated 4BR, 2 full baths apt with master suite, laundry and HW floors (NC) . . . . .$2,600
98th: Oceanfront 3BR, 2BA open floor plan apartment with sliders leading to deck (BF) . . .$2,500 24th: 3BR, 1BA newly renovated beach bungalow with porch and yard (JD) . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
98th: Beach block 3BR, 2BA with master suite and ocean views (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,350 25th: Beach block bungalow, 3BR, 1BA renovated with small yard (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600
122nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA walk in apt with summer parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 69th: 1BR with SS appliances, wood cabinets and updated bath (BF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500
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917-742-7779

Marie Villanueva
Dominick Maiorano

Glenn DiResto Lorraine Tom Kiyan Hagan

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a large terrace
Basement is a studio apt . Beautifully landscaped
Park like grounds w/heated in ground pool, paver's outdoor
kitchen /barbecue and cabana
Long pvt driveway
Garage w/lift Call for Price and Details
Exclusive
NEW EXCLUSIVE: NEPONSIT NEW EXCLUSIVE, ROCKAWAY BEACH
67x100, built 1920's BEACH 90th ST BEACH BLOCK Home Is Where The Heart Is".Sunsets On The Bay.
8 Bedrooms! LEGAL TWO FAMILY Neponsit Contemporary Built In 2007. Cathedral
5 bathrooms,13 ft ceilings, grand center hall with two wood 3 BEDROOMS OVER 3 BEDROOMS.
BOTH APTS HAVE EAT IN KITCHENS Ceilings;Custom Eik W/Aga Oven;Living Room W/Gas
TR ACT burning fire place's (formal living room/ master suite) and 1 FULL BATH Fire Place;Dining Room;Den/Guest Bedroom;Upper
IN CON
Original wood moldings and stained glass throughout Truly LARGE LIVING ROOM, HARD WOOD FLOORS,
one of Neponsit's best! Old World Victorian HIGH CEILINGS, FRONT PORCH,UPPER BACK DECK,
Level Sitting Room;Large Master Suite Plus Additional
Beach house with a huge side porch, park like grounds long PVT BACKYARD AND A LARGE Bedroom W/ Bathroom;
$1,399,000
pvt driveway. Awesome! UNFINISHED BASEMENT.
RENT ROLL IS $3000.00 per month
Call for further details and price Asking $565,000 neg.

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plus addition living space in the
basement three kitchens,three full IN Master suite, EIK,
plenty of closets.
$719,000 neg.
baths corner property w/pvt driveway
and large backyard Glenn Diresto
$959,000 $539,000 neg 917-587-9609

APARTMENTS FOR RENT


ARVERNE BY THE 92nd St, Beach block,
Beach 95th Street
Newly Renovated
SUMMER RENTAL
SEA OCEAN FRONT.
3 bedroom, 2 bath. Totally renovated with newly renovated
Three
bedrooms,large
Beautiful 2 bedroom
apt with terrace and
oceanviews. Hardwood floors throughout, living room and parking
washer/dryer. Private parking. close to all 1 bedroom dining room w/
transportation. Call agent ocean views and July, Aug & Sept
$1300 1.5 baths $11,000
Glenn Diresto 917-587-9609 $2100 July & Aug $9,000
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Ocean Front, Bayview studio


Bayview L shaped
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1 bedroom
Asking with an alcove with no alcove
$185,000 $145,000 $140,000
ASKING $185,000

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Boardwalk Gets More Picturesque


Now theres even more to nalists in The Rockaway Times
look at when youre up on the Photo Contest. Its been a group
boardwalk. Poster-sized photos effort as we have gotten help
adorn the boardwalk at Beach from John Cori, NYC Parks, The
17th (we met some great NYC Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks
Parks guys enjoying putting Conservancy, NYC Ferry and
them up), also on Beach 32nd, the Rockaway Artists Alliance.
Beach 98th, Beach 116th and These photos are in the run-
there are some at Riis Park, too. ning for a $500 top prize. Public
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sanding. other areas. The Tub & Tile paint is
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Mexico, and got as much attention as the amazing scenery. See
you on the boardwalk!

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THANK GOD FOR TERM


LIMITS!
Perhaps I should mention combatant in an anti-colonial Foods, the NY Yankees, Gov-
that Speaker Mark-Viverito's war against the United States to ernor Cuomo, State Attorney
newly released terrorist buddy liberate Puerto Rico from U.S. General Eric Schneiderman,
was co-founder of The Armed domination but his request to Police Commissioner James
Forces of National Liberation be assigned "prisoner of war" O'Neill, as well as the Hispan-
(FALN), a Marxist-Leninist or- status was denied. By the way, ic Societies of both the NYCPD
ganization, which in the 1970s our Council Speaker's buddy and NYCFD to mention a few),
fought to make Puerto Rico an was also sentenced to an ad- who actually think Mark-Viver-
independent communist na- ditional 15 years in prison for ito's idea of honoring a terror-
tion and was responsible for conspiring to escape from the ist at a parade in a city having
more than 100 bombings in Leavenworth federal prison in lost thousands of citizens to
New York, Chicago and oth- 1988. terrorist attacks might not ac-
er cities, including the 1975 So anyway, Mark-Viveri- tually be in good taste and have
bombing at Fraunces Tavern in to travels to Puerto Rico and stated they will not sponsor or
Manhattan that killed four peo- hooks up with her just released participate in the parade. To
ple and injured 43. convicted FALN terrorist bud- add fuel to the fire, just 10 days
Were all of you just as con- Lopez Rivera was convicted dy and then arranges to bring after Lopez Rivera release, yet
fused as I was when several of several serious charges in- him back to New York City to another terror attack in Man-
weeks ago our City Council cluding, seditious conspiracy, be "honored" at the upcoming chester, England killed 22 in-
Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viveri- use of force to commit robbery, Puerto Rican Day Parade on nocents.
to, just couldn't contain herself and the interstate transporta- June 11. Fortunately, for those Of course, as far as Speaker
and had to fly down to Puerto tion of firearms and ammuni- of us here in NYC of sound Mark-Viverito is concerned, all
Rico to personally greet and tion to aid in the commission mind, there are several organ- of that is just "water off a duck's
hug Oscar Lopez Rivera on the of a felony and sentenced to 55 izations and prominent indi- back" as her priority has always
day he was released under a years in federal prison in 1981. viduals out there: (Univision, been anchored to her dream
commutation issued by (then) At the time of his arrest, Lopez NBC, Telemundo, Jet Blue,
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BETWEEN THE past. "She doesnt care about ot." Morales had been impris- by Joseph Connor whose father,
BRIDGES America," said Diaz, who add- oned three times for seditious Frank, was killed in the lunch-
Continued from Page 30
ed that he believes Mark-Vi- acts, the final time in 1954, for time FALN bombing of Fraunc-
of an independent Puerto Rico verito is "a communist from her involvement in a plot that es Tavern on Wall Street back
and not with the citizens of Puerto Rico." Diazs comments culminated in an attack on in 1975 - What kind of low-life
this city as their elected official came following a 2014 ceremo- Congress by four Puerto Rican politician sides with terrorists
or her obligation as a United ny commemorating the terror- nationalists. Firing from the over the very citizenry she is
States citizen. ist attacks on September 11, House gallery, they shot and sworn to defend?
Case in point as a coun- 2011. Mark-Viverito was the wounded five U.S. congress- Speaker Mark-Viverito will
cilwoman, Mark-Viverito long only attendee who chose not men. Morales was sentenced to have to depart the City Council
refused to recite the pledge of to put her hand over her heart 17 years in prison for the assas- in 2017 due to term limits. All I
allegiance at the start of each during the national anthem, sination attempt. can add to that is...thank God
Council session as a symbolic which caught the eye of those This unseemly support for for term limits!
act of protest against the Unit- who knew of Mark-Viveritos violent terrorists from a top Broad Channel, why would
ed States because she was look- continual refusal to recite the city official, second only to the anyone want to live anywhere
ing for Puerto Rico to become Pledge of Allegiance at the City mayor, begs the question posed else?
independent. Of course, once Council and elsewhere. "She
she realized she could run for goes on sacred ground and
and win the Council Speak-
ers position, political expedi-
ency trumped ideology, and
disrespects America that way,"
said Diaz following the inci-
dent. "Its disrespectful to the
GET
Mark-Viverito was suddenly heroes, the fallen who died on
standing tall and proud in the
Council Chamber reciting the
pledge of allegiance along with
9/11, its disrespectful to the
victims and families of 9/11."
You should also know that
SPOTTED!
her colleagues. Soon thereafter
she won the speakers position
Lopez Rivera is not the only ter-
rorist Mark-Viverito supports. T-shirts
with a unanimous vote of the
City Council - go figure!
Earlier this year, and less than
a week after the Paris terror at- available online
State Sen. Ruben Diaz, a tacks, she tweeted a eulogy for
Democrat who is also from the convicted terrorist Isabel
Puerto Rico, also has had harsh
words for Mark-Viverito in the
Rosado Morales, calling her
"our icon and national patri-
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Notice of Formation of ADLER
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THRIFT SALE CLASSES NV off. addr.: PO Box 27740, Las Holliswood, NY 11423. Any lawful
Huge thrift sale Saturday 6/3 from Vegas, NV 89126. Art. of Org. on purpose.
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Pursuant to the lien granted by N.Y. Lien Law 182, Metro Storage, LLC, as managing agent for Lessor, will sell by public it may be served. SSNY to mail
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five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyers premium
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or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as general cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any
household items unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or
process served against the LLC Gourmet Delights LLC Arts of Org
sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.
148-48 58 AVENUE, 1ST FLOOR, filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY)
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1. Frederic Brauner 4441 furniture, household goods
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on the website Notice of formation of Kennedy Langdale St, New Hyde Park, NY
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on 6/21/17 at 1:00pm. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY
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at 36-17 Parsons Boulevard, Flush- BARN 51 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY
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has been designated as agent of the Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC
LLC upon whom process against it upon whom process may be served.
may be served. SSNY shall mail SSNY shall mail copy of process to 31-
process to: c/o Tenzer and Lunin 23 Vernon Blvd., Astoria, NY 11106.
LLP, 32 East 57th St., 10th Floor, NY Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful act.
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ty of NY LLC. Articles of Organiza-
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pliance Consulting LLC. Articles of of New York SSNY on 01/17/2017.
Organization filed with the Secre- Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY
tary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon
on 05/16/2017. Office located in whom process against it may be
Queens. SSNY has been designated served. SSNY shall mail process to
for service of process. SSNY shall G.G.E.Realty of NY LLC 73-33 188
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against the LLC to 111-15 75th Av- any lawful purpose.
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upon whom process against may be ed as agent of LLC upon whom pro-
served & shall mail process to 1045 cess may be served. SSNY shall mail
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and wine has been applied for by with the SSNY on 04/25/17. Office:
the undersigned to sell beer and Queens County. SSNY designated as
wine at retail rates for on premises
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cated at 66-41 Fresh Pond Road, against it may be served. SSNY shall
Ridgewood NY 11385 under the mail copy of process to the LLC, 22-20
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RBB Intersection at B. 73rd St.


A Pedestrian Death Sentence?
By Kami-Leigh Agard done on Beach 73rd Street.
Its like a NASCAR speedway,
Hazardous! NASCAR with cars exceeding the 25
Speedway! Dangerous! mph limit, once they cross the
This is how local residents intersection, Williams said.
described their sentiments Williams said that he and
about the dangerous intersec- other ABTS residents have been
tion of Beach 73rd Street and communicating their concerns
Rockaway Beach Boulevard to the Department of Transpor-
(RBB), going west from the cor- tation (DOT) for 10 years, and
ner where the YMCA is located. are still waiting for something
This intersection is very to be done.
dangerous for all neighboring The DOT declined our initial
residents, especially for folks request for an additional traf-
going to the YMCA. Also stu- fic light at Beach 77th Street.
dents who live in the area, We then asked for a median
board and exit the school to clearly designate that from
buses here, Edwin Williams, Beach 73rd westward, there is
president of Arverne By The only one lane going east and
Seas (ABTS) Palmers Land- west. We also asked for a cross- The Rockaway Times (RT) across the intersection in front
ing Homeowners Association, walk and speed cameras. They reached out to the DOT to the YMCA, its a hazardous
said. Further down RBB, declined our requests and said find out if and when they will condition for everyone.
heading west, is P.S. 183 on that they would paint divider address this problem. The When pedestrians try to
Beach 79th Street, where for- lines, which in my opinion, will DOT spokesperson respond- cross from the bus stop in front
tunately there are crossing not work because the cars will ed, There is a planned cap- the YMCA, its almost like they
guards on Beach 77th and go over them. Are they going to ital project for RBB between are taking their lives in their
Beach 79th to ensure stu- wait for a life to be lost before Beach 88th and Beach 73rd own hands. Knowing that the
dents safety. However, we some action takes place? Wil- Streets. The project, in con- lane has changed from two
desperately need something liams asked. junction with Department of lanes to one lane, cars are try-
Design & Constructions water ing to squeeze by each other by
Remembering Z-Man Through Football main work, will add pedestrian
refuge islands at feasible loca-
passing on the right side. Also,
the next traffic light is at Beach
This weekend, toward the CVSR tions, extend sidewalks to cre- 79th Street, which forces folks
the late Justin Zem- Justin Zemser ate a standard roadway width, to cross in between, again, risk-
ser, a former Chan- Scholarship Fund, and add left turn bays at differ- ing their lives.
nel View School for which will be ent locations for safe vehicular There should be some sort
Research (CVSR) awarded to a high movement. The DOT did not of speed control like a cross-
student and a Navy school senior who say when this will take place. walk, median or speeding cam-
Midshipman, will most exemplifies Williams said that they also eras. There arent any crossing
be remembered the spirit that begged for police to monitor guards, so parents assume that
through football. Zemser embod- the speeding cars. Weve been role. I would like to see some
The 2nd Annual ied. This event is receiving police enforcement law enforcement show us that
Z-Man Memorial open to all CVSR sparingly, but more is need- they are watching.
Football Tourna- students, alumni ed when the kids are going When RT reached out to the
ment is Saturday, and communi- to school between the hours NYPD, their response was suc-
June 3. ty members. The event will of 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and getting cinctly, The Commanding Of-
Starting at noon, several also include a DJ, a Dance out between 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 ficer is aware and addressing.
teams will face off in a friend- Team performance, a me- p.m. We see some police after Williams said, I have young
ly game of flag football, to cel- morial rock painting stand, the kids are already in school, children, and this is why I am
ebrate the sport that Zemser face painting, a 50/50, a raf- which really doesnt help us as fighting for their safety and se-
loved. Many loved Zemser and fle and donation booth. Ad- concerned parents, Williams cured future. I have been fight-
he loved CVSR. After gradu- mission is $2. T-shirts will said. ing for this before they were
ating, he came back to speak also be on sale. The rain date ABTS resident and father even born. How long will it take
with the students often, en- is June 10. If you cannot at- of a St. Rose of Lima student, for DOT to fix this by putting
couraged them to work hard, tend, but want to make a Jose Rodriguez said, Theres traffic safety measures in place
pursue their dreams, and live donation, contact Mr. Engel- definitely a safety issue with for concerned residents? In the
their lives to the fullest. He bert at Rengelbert@schools. cars speeding, trying to beat next school year, a new Char-
also loved football. Zemser nyc.gov or call the school at the light at Beach 73rd Street. ter School is opening on Beach
was killed in the Amtrak de- 718-634-1970. RBB from Beach 73rd, headed 67th Street, bringing more chil-
railment in May 2015. For more information on westbound, suddenly chang- dren commuting to school in
To honor his life, CVSR start- the extraordinary life of Justin es from two lanes to one lane, our area. What is the DOT wait-
ed this annual fundraising please visit: which many drivers dont ac- ing for? A child knocked down
football tournament in 2016. inmemoryofjustinzemser.com knowledge. When drivers try by a car? Thats reactive, DOT
All proceeds from the event go to merge into one lane, coming needs to be proactive!

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grateful for this day and life is beings. We are programmed


a wonderful mantra to live by. to make plans and stick to
We do not know what tomor- them. We all know the saying,
row brings but we know we The only thing that is con-
have this moment. Spending stant is change.
time with loved ones is a gift. To live in the present means
My life has shown me pain- to not resist lifes experiences,
ful times of loss and sickness even the painful ones. Perhaps
but I knew time was of the the pain of letting go could be
essence and to just be in that the real teacher. We are human
moment. I never would have and we will always feel many
fully embraced this without emotions in life. Allow your
the experience of losing a emotions to surface but dont

Treasure The Moments


loved one. It taught me noth- get attached to them.
ing is permanent and we have As we become aware of
a short time together, so just the present moment and the
I loved the quote mentioned you can do, but deal with it enjoy and go with the flow. willingness to experience
in the celebration mass for the best you can. Sometimes Be light-hearted and dont life without the judgement
Msgr. Bracken at St. Francis these painful experiences take anything personal. Find of the mind, our fears will
de Sales this past Sunday: turn around to be life les- your truth and live by it. Let disappear. The ego will drop
Life is what happens to you sons and you learn to dance go of judgement and be kind away and we will be in a good
while you are busy making and sing every day. You take to one another. Stay close to space. As you surrender and
other plans. So often we are the negative and turn it into the ones you love, we are not let go, you become the dance.
derailed or upset by a person- a positive. here forever. Treasure the Life happens and we dont al-
al situation that changes our How many times have you moments. ways have the answers, and
plans. It can make you feel heard, I cant believe it has Plans must be made, but may feel uprooted when our
discombobulated to say the been that many years al- remember, no guarantees. plans change, but try to be-
least. Your life has suddenly ready? Where has the time Its ok when life changes your lieve in a higher source and
changed course and it wasnt gone? Well, life was happen- plans. Accept that this is life go with the flow. Life is hap-
in the plan. I learned at the ing and perhaps you were so and resist the urge to fight it. pening right now as you read
young age of 24 that anything busy making plans you didnt It will only cause you heart- this column. May you be free
could happen, and when and get to be in the moment of life ache. Going with the flow is from suffering and live a life
if it does, there is nothing itself. Waking up and being a rare quality in most human surrounded by love and joy.


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Memorial Day Parade Marches On


On Monday, May 29, Rock- of Hibernians, the U.S. Naval
away held its annual Memo- Academy, NYPD and more.
rial Day Parade. The weather The marchers first stopped at
wasnt ideal, but many still Memorial Circle near Beach
turned out to watch and par- 120th Street. There, 95-year-
ticipate in this event that hon- old WWII Navy veteran Lar-
ors the fallen military mem- ry Eichen, read the names of
bers who fought to keep this the local military members
country free. who were lost, and led a Jew-
The event began with a Mass ish prayer. Taps were played
at St. Francis de Sales and then before wreaths were placed
the parade marched down at the memorial. The parade
Rockaway Beach Boulevard. then proceeded to Beach
Among the marchers were lo- 95th Street, where another
cal veterans, the Knights of wreath-laying ceremony was
Columbus, the Channel View held at the Doughboy Monu-
Marching Band, Scholars ment.
Academy, the Ancient Order Photos by Katie McFadden.

ROCKAWAY BEACH Shore Front Art-Way


BOULEV-ART By Katie McFadden

Good Company Hospitality Shore Front Parkway has


awaits the permits to contin- been sculpted. 14 Sculptors
ue construction on the hotel to is here and ready to kick off
come. The project is also being a summer of fun, education
done so ferry riders have some- and art with a series of pro-
thing fun to arrive to when gramming. The new outdoor
they disembark at Beach 108th sculpture exhibit, featuring
Street. From painted mermaids 17 sculptures by 16 artists and
to seagulls to whales and more, 15 different sites along Shore The opening celebration is
the boulevard is looking bright- Front Parkway, is officially planned for Saturday, June 3,
er than ever. The project began ready to open on Saturday. starting at 12:30 p.m. at the
By Katie McFadden last Saturday, May 27. Youve probably been some Beach 94th Street Plaza. The
Those checking out the art of the works like a recycled opening event will feature fun
The BLVD Project was off to were also treated to the open- mermaid, a chain-link heart, activities from the Rockaway
a bright start last weekend as ing of Rockapulco, a tempo- jumping whales and seahors- Artists Alliance, the Rockaway
about a dozen artists took to rary beer garden and food es and more, take over the Theatre Company, the Rocka-
the construction fence walls truck bonanza inside the con- area between the boardwalk way Waterfront Alliance, Sor-
of the future Rockaway Beach struction fencing. Many en- and the street, from Beach rentino Recreation Center, a
Hotel on Beach 108th and joyed beer, yard games and 74th to Beach 108th. Now all performance by Stans Pepper
109th Street. goodies from the Daltons 17 sculptures of the 14 Sculp- Steppers and much more. You
As first reported in The Shore Shack truck. tors on the Rock exhibit have can also check out all of the art-
Rockaway Times last week, The BLVD Project will be on been installed and the of- works after the opening, and
the BLVD project is a collec- display throughout the sum- ficial opening is this week- all summer. A full calendar of
tion of murals painted by local mer and Rockapulco will be end. Esther Grillo and Chris- events will take place coincid-
artists and those from around open on weekends. Look out tina Jorge wanted to bring ing with the exhibit and will be
the world, to give Rockaway for more food trucks, more art 14 Sculptors to Rockaway to available at www.14sculptors.
Beach Boulevard and the sur- and more activities throughout promote art and the beauty of com. The exhibit will be on
rounding area a boost as In the season. Rockaway. display until October 9.

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by Kelley is hit first and then pinched


Tee Time Brooke into the ground, it will roll
back up the face of the club
and into the air.
Chip your The set up is crucial
1. Put your feet very close to-
Way to a gether
2. Place the ball back in your
stance
Lower Score 3. Place 70 percent of your
weight on your front foot
By Kelley Brooke 4. Forward press your hands so
that they are in front of the
Why is chipping so darn ball.
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set up and rock your shoul- ders back and through with
ders, right? If only it were that no wrist movement and no
easy. For some reason this lit- weight transfer. Your weight
tle stroke is so hard for people should remain on your front
to execute. Here is the secret: foot throughout the stroke.
The key lies in the set up! If set Read carefully, when you re-
up properly, it is much easi- turn the club back to the ball,
er to pop the ball up onto the your hands must be in front of
green. the ball at impact. You will hit
The trick is to put yourself down on the ball because your
into a position to hit DOWN weight is forward and your
on the ball. Most golfers try hands are in front of the ball.
to scoop the ball into the air, Dont release the club, other-
thereby skulling or chunking wise you will scoop it and skull
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world of autism disappear. But, nitely shit*y, but I wouldnt


NO I wouldnt exchange my exchange our world with my
princess for any so-called poo for all the riches in the

Life With Our normal child.


However, I dont de-
monize Christine for being
world.
The next Rockaway Beach
Artistic Families support

Artistic Child honest, I actually admire


her. All this sugarcoated
hypocrisy and facade that
autism parents show to the
group will be today, Thurs-
day, June 1, 7 p.m. at Will-
derness Yard. Come to our
workshop, Special Planning
outside world is damn de- for Our Special Kids. Finan-
ceiving. When my daughter cial planning specialist,
By Kami-Leigh Agard at age three did not talk, I Katherine Scheper Ryan,
was told, You know Ein- will facilitate a crucial
stein did not talk until he workshop on: short- and

Hate Autism?
was age four. Maybe she is long-term financial plan-
some kind of savant. Well ning for our special-needs
today, she is eight, does children. Also meet Trishia
not talk, read or play out- Bermudez, founder of Per-

Dare to Tell the Truth?


side with the neighborhood fect Pieces of the Puzzle,
children. However, you Inc., a local nonprofit ad-
know what? Honestly, I do vocating to financially help
sometimes get really angry families get services for
Is it okay to throw shame on shamed because well, she is and resentful at autism. Do their special-needs chil-
those parents and caregivers being brutally honest? I hate it? Oftentimes, yes. dren. All the while, indulge
who say that they HATE their There are countless so- However, I see my daughter, in Willderness Yards sooth-
loved ones autism? cial media posts from par- Soanirinas incredible agili- ing teas and goodies all
As a parent of an eight- ents who post the hell they ty, athleticism, beauty, cun- pro gratis!
year-old on the autism spec- endure on a given day with ningness, and lets not talk
trum, I am constantly on the their child on the spectrum, about how her toothy smile For more information email:
prowl, hungrily devouring juxtaposed with incredu- and giggles melt our hearts. ourartisticchild@outlook.com
everything I could find on lous gratitude. For exam- So yes in a way, I agree with or follow us on Facebook.
autism spectrum disorder, ple, one parent who referred Christine, autism is defi-
whether it is the latest re- to her son as Lovable Dan-
search findings, miracle di-
ets, vitamins, recreational
activities but my absolute
ger Dan, wrote: Well, today
was extremely challenging,
but we are so grateful for our
Way to Go, Alexa!
favorites are parent blogs. beautiful boy. Danger Dan
Admittedly, its an addiction. literally drove me crazy with
So when I came across this his tantrums when I told him
BBC News article, I have he couldnt take his suitcase
dark thoughts about my chil- of Legos to school, cussed
dren's autism, like a deer his teachers out like a drunk-
caught in headlights, I was en sailor, kicked a boy in the
literally stopped in my tracks head on the school bus, tore a
and trepidatiously read on. chunk of my hair out, sucked
One of the parents in the on ketchup packets all day,
article, dubiously referred to got me in a panic at Home
as Christine, is a single mom Depot, where the entire staff
to three children on the spec- tried to coax him to come
trum. She stated, I get riled down from a mile-high shelf
when people say well-mean- he craftily climbed up, refus-
ing things like, 'You must be a es to bathe after a whole week
really strong person because BUT we are so blessed to
you wouldn't be given more have this amazing child.
than what you can deal with. Pardon me for asking, but
This just doesn't feel like a is she just full of bull or can-
reward, actually. I often feel onized as a saint?
there's not really space in the Makes one think. I adore On Saturday, May 27, Jude's. Alexa decided to
autism world for a mother to my daughter, YES she is a 12-year-old Alexa Giambra partake in this great endeav-
say 'I really wish this wasn't handful. YES all of our lives (with the help of her broth- or about a month ago, since
happening, I don't feel bless- have drastically changed in the er Joseph and friend Kat- it is a cause she is very pas-
ed, I don't feel strong, I don't last eight years. YES I worry rina), stood in front of Mr. sionate about, and we are so
feel like it's all happening for about her future. YES some- Giuseppe's barber shop on very proud of her! She raised
a reason. times I want to run for the hills Beach 129th Street to sell approximately $700 for St.
Hmmm. Should this mom, when I dont know what to do. goodies (all made by Alexa Jude Children's Hospital!
(who weirdly enough works YES I want to wave this mag- herself the day before), with Alexas mother, Michelle Gi-
as a psychiatric nurse), be ic wand to make this crapshoot all proceeds donated to St. ambra said.

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Facts You Probably Congratulations, Soldier!


Dont Need
The first person to survive Chocolate milk was invent-
going over Niagara Falls in ed by an Irish physician
a barrel was Annie Edson and sold as medicine in the
Taylor on October 24, 1901. United Kingdom.
It was also her 63rd birth-
day. Buttermilk contains no but-
ter. It is simply the liquid
The first person to die dur- that remains after butter is
ing the construction of the churned.
Hoover Dam was J.G. Tier-
ney on December 20, 1922. Despite being labeled as
The last person to die dur- 'sugar free," Tic Tacs are
ing the construction was
packed with sugar. Because
Patrick Tierney on Decem-
each one has less than 0.5
ber 20, 1935. He was J.G's
grams of sugar, they are
son.
able to get away with the
Of the over 20,000 species 'false label.'
of bees, only seven are con-
sidered to be honey bees. If you want to sweeten a
pineapple, adding salt will
Swedish mathematicians do the trick. Nicholas McElhatton of Belle Harbor recently graduated
have determined that there from basic training for the US Army in Fort Benning,
are 177,147 ways to tie a The technical term for a
Georgia. He is now stationed in Fort Hood, Texas in the
necktie. baby rabbit is a 'kitten'.
first cavalry division.
Croissants come from Vien- From Factologist, Sean
na, Austria. McVeigh We love you and we are all so proud of you Nick!

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Rockaway LocalsYou Tell Us! Get Your Voice Heard!


In our feature, reporter, Kami-Leigh Agard scours the streets to get
your opinion on current issues facing the peninsula.
Your VoiceYour CommunityYour Platform
Some residents call the intersection of Rockaway Beach Boulevard
and Beach 73rd Street, a NASCAR racing track. With school buses
picking up and dropping off students, not to mention other residents
bravely trying to cross the Boulevard Is this a traffic safety issue that
needs to be addressed?
Locals weigh in:


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LOCAL COLOR:
READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX
We might be a little biased but we think
some of the best photographers in
the world live in Rockaway. Here are
some shots that readers shared with
us this week. Send your photos (limit
to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.
com and well do our best to print them
(space permitting). We do receive more
than we can print.

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Jamaica Bay Softball


BACK THIS SUNDAY!
By The Commissioner the playoffs. MW is 44-6 over the Berries are new to the league, but 11:30 a.m. Field 3, The Army vs
last three seasons and is looking with that name were not sure to Kings
Welcome back to another year to play in their 6th Championship take them as a joke or if this team - For months we have been hear-
of Jamaica Bay Softball! We hope in a row. PREDICTION: Morning is serious. Only time will tell. PRE- ing that The Army is coming. Not
everyone is ready for what should Wood Sweep. DICTION: Orioles Sweep. sure what that means but we've
be our best season yet. Quick con- 9:30 a.m. Field 2, Money- 11:30 a.m. Field 1, No-Shows also heard the Kings all over Face-
grats goes out to Morning Wood balls vs Mudsharks vs Chuggernauts book. These are two new teams
for winning the championship last - This is a big West Division - Chuggernauts posted their in the league but not new faces as
year. We might see a new champi- matchup with both teams favored highest win total ever last season, each team was built with players
on this year. In the off-season, the to make the playoffs. The Money- but five wins isn't gonna get you who have been in the league for
captains got together and voted to balls started out strong last sea- the trophy. No-Shows made it to years. One team is all young kids
expand the league. With that be- son going 7-2, but fell off the end the Semis last season after starting and the other are old timers but
ing said, we would like to welcome of the year finishing 1-7-1. They 1-8 then winning their next six out both have the same goal and thats
the Kings, The Army, and Member have a couple new faces to take on seven games to sneak into the fi- to win the Championship. PRE-
Berries. For the first time since the the old Mudsharks team who lost nal spot of the playoffs. If they can DICTION: Kings Sweep.
league has been back, we will now a few players. Will the Sharks still actually show, this team could be The league is running a 50/50
be split into two divisions (EAST/ find a way to win the West? PRE- in the top spot of the West. PRE- raffle. Tickets are $5 a chance.
WEST). If anyone is looking to DICTION: Mudsharks Sweep. DICTION: No-Shows Sweep. Proceeds from the raffle will be
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(West 20th road). Heres a look at Member Berries vs Misfits Athletic Club Mardi Gras Fund.
what we have in store to open up - The Orioles are coming off - Old Head made it to the semis For tickets, see any team or
the season. their worst season in recent years last year but lost a few players to e-mail JBSLCommish@gmail.
9:30 a.m. Field 1, Morning Wood winning their only game by a rain- different teams. Misfits lost some com. Winner will be drawn at our
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