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VOL. 5, NO.

8 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018

The Rockaway Times Photo Contest


Winning Photo by Don Riepe
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Caribbean Carnival Comes


To Far Rock on Saturday
jumbies (stilt walkers) and
plenty of colorful costumes.
The parade will head to Bay-
swater Park, located at 701
Beach 32nd Street, where the
party will continue with an
unforgettable lineup of per-
formers.
Lady Sparkles, a groovy
soca and R&B singer, will be
making her first Rockaway
Carnival appearance. “This is
Natasha Wilson a good look for Rockaway be-
cause they need a Carnival,”
Get ready to feel like you’re Lady Sparkle said. “Every-
in the Caribbean this week- body is so in their little cir-
end. Senator James Sanders cles and everyone needs to
Jr. will present the 2nd Annu- come out and be together.”
al Caribbean Carnival in Far Lady Sparkle performs in
Rockaway, this Saturday, Au- Carnivals nationwide and
gust 18, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., said she enjoys entertaining.
with a parade of colors, com- “I think Senator Sanders
plete with entertainers: Lord has taken a chance, not being
Nelson, Poser, MC Wassy, Na- Poser closed in, when he came up
tasha Wilson, Lady Sparkles in more than 5,000 visitors, down to Beach 20th Street to with the idea, he was willing
and Chucky & LiveWire. Senator James Sanders decid- watch as Carnival kicks off the to open up and say, 'Let’s do
After Rockaway’s debut Car- ed to do it all again, but bigger day with a parade featuring
ibbean Carnival last year drew and better. On Saturday, head floats, steel pan bands, moko Continued on page 3



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CARIBBEAN ranks as one of the top 25
CARNIVAL greatest soca hits. Lord Nel-
Continued from Page 2 son serves as the cultural
ambassador to Trinidad &
this' because this is some- Tobago.
thing that can bring diverse Poser, whose real name is
cultures together," she said. Sylvester Zachary Lockhart,
Also performing is soca got the music bug when he
group, Chucky & LiveWire, began playing the steel pan
the two-man band that per- in his youth during the 1960s.
formed at Carnival last year. He didn’t begin singing pro- Lady Sparkles
“I enjoy doing it and we fessionally until 1979 when
have to bring a change to the Lord Nelson he won the Road March title Carnival. Her most recently
community. That is the rea- with the song, “Ah Tell She.” released single is “Love de
son why I’m coming back this rhythms for African drums, Poser is one of the top Soca Road.”
year,” Floyd Lalgie, who is the R&B, American Jazz, Latin, Parang Calypsonians in his The Carnival is present-
group’s other half as Live- and various other Caribbean genre and is connected to the ed in partnership with the
Wire, said. styles. Kaiso House Calypso tent. West Indian American Day
Lalgie is a regular perform- While deployed in the Army Wassy (Christopher Collins Carnival Association (WIAD-
er at the annual West Indian over in North Korea, he dis- Bowen) has hosted hundreds CA), Rockaway Development
Day Parade in Brooklyn. He covered his talent when he of functions, shows and pa- Revitalization Corporation
said the Caribbean Carnival performed just for fun in rades around the world in- (RDRC), New York City Parks
in the Rockaways has a differ- front of his fellow troops. cluding the International Department, New York Police
ent energy with the Senator Born Robert Nelson, Lord Brass fest in Trinidad & To- Department's 101st Police
involved, bringing the com- Nelson has traveled the world bago, and the West Indian Precinct and Caribbean Car-
munity together. from Europe to Scandinavia, American Day parade in New nival in the Rockaways Com-
Lord Nelson is affectionate- and South America to the York, and now he’s coming to mittee Members.
ly called one of the world’s Caribbean. Rockaway as Carnival’s MC. For more information, to
most loveable and interna- In 1982, his classic song Singer Natasha Wilson become a Carnival volunteer,
tionally sought out calypso- “Meh Lover,” made Carib- hails from Trinidad & Toba- vendor, committee member or
nians. He has always been bean music history. To this go, and the songbird will be parade participant, contact
categorized as revolutionary. day, he continues to receive among many, stunning fe- the Senator's office at 718-
He incorporates the roots and awards for this song, and male-talent showcased at the 523-3069.

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Teen Shot by Police Body of Woman Found


After Firing Into After Suspected Drowning
On Tuesday, August 14, at distressed and sank below

Crowd around 11:30 a.m., a body was


discovered floating in Jamaica
Bay by Beach 108th Street. The
the water. CBS also reported
that Owen Miller, Clarke’s fa-
ther, claimed that his daugh-
ty near Redfern Avenue and body is believed to be that of ter did not know how to swim
Nameoke Street, at around 11 35-year-old Anna Clarke, who and was just starting to learn.
p.m. on Friday. Police had ar- went missing in a suspected Bayswater Point State Park is
rived on the scene in response drowning at Bayswater Point not a designated swim area
to a disturbance at the house. State Park on Sunday, August and there are no lifeguards
Upon witnessing the teen fire 12. on duty. Different reports say
the gun, they asked him to Rescue crews searched into that either Clarke’s husband
drop his weapon several times, the night on Sunday after or a bystander attempted to
but he did not comply. As a re- Clarke reportedly got swept save the woman, but were un-
sult, the cops fired at the sus- into the bay and disappeared able to.
pect several times. A Smith & on Sunday evening. The de- Emergency responders were
Wesson handgun was recov- tails of how this happened searching the water short-
On Friday, August 11, police ered at the scene. Two police vary. Early information, as ly after 5 p.m. and the search
shot and wounded a 15-year- officers involved were taken reported by NBC, says Clarke went until it got dark after 8
old boy in Far Rockaway af- to South Nassau Hospital for was walking along the shore, p.m. The search resumed the
ter the teen fired a gun into a evaluation, but it is believed when she was swept into next day, but a body was not
crowd and refused to drop his they were not injured. the water by an unexpected discovered until late Tues-
weapon upon request. The teen was taken to Long wave. According to the New day morning, five miles from
According to the New York Island Jewish Hospital, where York Daily News, Clarke was where Clarke disappeared.
Post, the teen, identified as he was listed as in stable con- standing in waist-deep water According to the New York
Rashid Zahid-Abeurra, al- dition. On Saturday, the young when she was pulled under Post, when Clarke’s body was
legedly fired a gun in the di- man was arrested and charged by a rip current. A CBS re- recovered, NYPD divers dis-
rection of a group of people with attempted murder, crim- port says that Clarke was in covered she had trauma to the
amidst a fight that spilled onto inal possession of a weapon the water, trying to cross the head. A medical examiner will
the street from a house par- and criminal use of a firearm. channel, when she became determine how Clarke died.

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DON RIEPE IS THE CHAMP


OF THE RT PHOTO CONTEST
More than a thousand photos were entered in the 2018 Rockaway gie Daly’s turtle shot and Paul Richter’s Santas on the boardwalk
Times Photo Contest. The contest has grown in popularity each year were selected with Don Riepe’s Jamaica Bay swan shot.
and has drawn the attention of the huge summer crowds which de- The turtle photo by Margie was named top runner-up and Don
scend upon the beach. Riepe’s awesome swan pic taken in Broad Channel was declared
After an initial round of judging in the spring, a Top 30 was cho- the Best of 2018. Riepe not only gets bragging rights, but he’ll receive
sen and those selected were enlarged to poster-size and affixed to the Grand Prize of a $500 check from The Rockaway Times. The run-
various public spaces (the boardwalk, the ferry landing and the ners-up got an assortment of consolation prizes.
Broad Channel Park). Thanks to the generosity of the Jamaica Bay Congrats to all!
– Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Ferry, and the NYC Parks And next year’s contest is already being planned. The National Park
Department additional photos (favorites of The Rockaway Times Service has stated its interest in getting involved and John Cori, who
staff ) got poster treatment and were put on display as well. Two organizes and essentially runs the contest, announced that the 2019
weekends ago, the Top 30 was narrowed down to a Top 15 after contest will include a Poseidon Parade category —so get your camer-
a round of judging in which the public was invited to pick their as (and phones) ready for the September event. In the meantime, this
favorites. is a great time of year to take beach shots, and sunsets, and ferry rides
On Sunday, August 12, judges and finalists met at Caracas on and well, you know —get out there and have photos ready for the 2019
the boardwalk for the grand finale. First, a Top 3 was named. Mar- Rockaway Times Photo Contest!

On Sunday, Don Riepe was named the grand prize winner of the Photo Contest.

By Don Riepe

By Paul Richter By Margie Daly


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ferry). Meanwhile, you can dance-pop duo, Gilligan Moss, quately serving riders.
send photos to Mail@Rocka- will headline the concert at the *****
waytimes.com if you’d like to Beach 94th Street Plaza on Fri- As we went to press, au-
be in our Local Color feature. day, August 17. The free show thorities finished the search
Those photos are still eligible will take place from 6-9 p.m. for a woman that allegedly
for future contests. ***** drowned at Bayswater Park
***** The NYPD is looking for on Sunday evening. The body
***** The Board of Standards and crossing guards. The pay is of 35-year-old Anna Clarke
Congratulations to Don Appeals hearing for The Har- $13.50 an hour but the real was found in Jamaica Bay at
Riepe who submitted the bor Light has been adjourned. draw is health benefits. You around Beach 108th at 12:15
winning photo in The 2018 Originally scheduled for Tues- get them by working 20+ hours p.m. on Tuesday, August 14.
Rockaway Times Photo Con- day, August 14, the next meet- a week. Go to crossingguard@ Our thoughts go out to her
test. Don’s winning photo ing is now set for Thursday, nypdonline.org to apply. Oh, family.
is of swans on Jamaica Bay. September 27. Sad to say, this and you get to keep kids safe! *****
The Jamaica Bay connection will be just about a month shy ***** The early morning weather
doesn’t end there. Don’s not of the SIXTH anniversary of The 2nd Annual Caribbean looked like it would wipe out
only a great photographer, Hurricane Sandy. Belle Har- Carnival in the Rockaways, is the Volleyball Playoffs last
but a guardian of Jamaica Bay bor won’t be fully back un- Saturday, August 18 from 11 Saturday, but the rain held
and has led environmental ef- til the Harbor Light is up and a.m. to 8 p.m., with entertain- off and actually created ide-
forts to protect that vital body running. ers Lord Nelson, Poser, MC al conditions. The sand was
of water for years. ***** Wassy, Natasha Wilson, Lady cool (we’ve had years where
***** Some television outlets gave Sparkles and Chucky & Live- players suffered burns on
Plans for next year’s con- nice coverage to local firefight- Wire. It starts at Beach 20th their feet and needed medi-
test are underway. The Posei- er, Louis Dym, for rescuing a Street and Seagirt Boulevard cal attention) and the rest of
don Parade will be a catego- pregnant woman at a Brooklyn and ends at Bayswater Park Riis Park was empty so the
ry and photos or portraits of fire last Thursday. We’d like to on Beach 32nd Street. league had the place to itself.
our treasured seniors will be add our salute: Great job, Lou- ***** Congrats to all the champs.
another. Got a great photo of is! NYC Ferry has added a Now, the burning question
grandma or grandpa? Save it ***** Bronx stop as part of the ferry is, where will the league call
(or take one now!) and then New York’s famed Summer- system. We’re all for expand- home next year? Volleyball
send it in next year. Photos stage Concert Series is mak- ing ferry service but they’ve leaders have had issues with
should be taken in Rockaway ing its way to Rockaway Beach got to get enough boats first. Riis.
(or Broad Channel or from the for the first time. The Chicago The current fleet is not ade-

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This Week in History Give Kayaking A Try


AUGUST 16
Gerri-Lynn Morizzo was born. 1934 - Germans voted to make Adolf
At Community Boathouse
James Johnson was born. Hitler Führer. The new Community Boathouse,
Louisa Louis was born. 1960 - American U-2 pilot Francis Gary
Ryan Moroney was born. featuring kayaks available to use
Powers was convicted of espionage in
Moscow.
for free, is in full swing. All summer
1829 - The original Siamese twins, Eng long, through the Community Boat-
and Chang, arrived in Boston. AUGUST 20 house, everyone has been welcome
1977 - Elvis Presley died at Graceland to join in on morning paddles or
Jamie Agoglia was born.
from heart failure at age 42.
even paddles during the sunset. quired.
AUGUST 17 1980 - Italian Reinhold Messner made Don’t miss your chance to give kay- Community Boathouse Rockaway
Beth Hanning was born. the first successful solo ascent of Mount aking a try before the summer is Beach
Vincent Hoban was born. Everest without oxygen. over. The newly-opened boathouse Wednesday 9:30am – 12:00 p.m.
Tara Benn was born. 2000 - Tiger Woods won the PGA
Championship becoming the first play-
is located near Beach 88th Street Open Paddle. No reservations re-
Rick Horan was born.
er since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three and the bay. They also have pro- quired.
1896 - Prospectors found gold in Alas- majors in one year. grams operating from the Gateway Community Boathouse Rockaway
ka, a discovery that set off the Klondike Boathouse's located near Riis Land- Beach
gold rush. AUGUST 21 ing. Organizer, Rick Horan, recently Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30 p.m.
2008 - U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps Mike Kehoe was born. sent us the Boathouse's schedule: Sunset Paddle. Reservations re-
won his eighth gold medal, breaking Eileen Marie Steakin was born.
the record set by Mark Spitz in the 1972 Janice Weinert was born.
Regularly Scheduled Paddles…. quired.
Games Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m . Gateway Boathouse Riis Landing
1911 - The Mona Lisa was stolen from
Marsh Tour. Reservations re- Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
AUGUST 18 the Louvre museum in France by an quired. Open Paddle. No reservations re-
Jammin’ Jon Kiebon was born. Community Boathouse Rockaway quired.
Italian waiter, Vincenzo Peruggia.
Deirdre Taylor-Lang was born.
Beach Community Boathouse Rockaway
1227 - Mongol conqueror, Genghis AUGUST 22 Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Beach
Khan, died in China. 1902 - Theodore Roosevelt became the Open Paddle. No reservations re- For reservations, check out com-
first United States president to ride in quired. munityboathouse.com or call 718-
AUGUST 19 an automobile.
Community Boathouse Rockaway 530-0040. For other schedule in-
Whitney Aycock was born. 2004 - A version of Edvard Munch's
painting The Scream was stolen in Nor- Beach formation, make sure to follow the
Courtney Carroll was born.
Nancy Kalisak was born. way. Another version had been stolen Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Community Boathouse Rockaway
Jimmy Mullen was born. in 1994. Sunset Paddle. Reservations re- Beach Facebook page for updates.

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Daniel M O'Connell Unit # 272 Fraternal Order of Police New York Lodge #38 RIBS (Rockaway Irish Boys)
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 21 Gerry King - Ed Lane - John Cori Sr Richard Block
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Baron DeKalb Council # GraceNotes - John Gillespie Richard Knott
Beer House Inc. - Phil Healy's Pub Rockaway Beach Civic Association
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BNSF Railway Jamesons Pub Rockaway Jet Ski - Glenn Di Resto
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Bryan's Auto Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 25 St Rose of Lima
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County Tyrone Pipe Band New York State (Senior Court Officers Association) The Wharf - Bobby Leckie
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Suspect Arrested in Bayswater Hit-and-Run


An 11-year-old Far Rocka- in the accident a few blocks
way boy was riding his bike away on Bay 28 and Sunnyside
on Monday evening, when he Streets. The vehicle matched
was hit by a speeding sedan, the description and also had
and the driver fled the scene. a shattered windshield that
Fortunately, due to the work was covered with garbage
of the Rockaway Nassau Safe- bags. NYPD was alerted and
ty Patrol and the NYPD, by soon after, 41-year-old Agost-
the next day, the suspect hit- inho Sinclair, of Far Rocka-
and-run driver was behind way, was arrested on charg-
bars. es that included leaving the
Richard Glanville was rid- scene of an accident, reckless
ing through an intersection endangerment and aggravat-
at Healy Avenue and Dickens ed unlicensed operator of a
Street in Bayswater at around motor vehicle.
7:40 p.m. on August 13, when According to various re-
he was hit by a black sedan, ports, Glanville, the young
sending his body into the boy, was taken to Long Is-
windshield and flipping over land Jewish Medical Center
the car, before landing in the by EMS to be treated for lac-
middle of the street. Instead erations and internal inju- mom and grandmother giv-
of stopping to see if the child ries. He was listed in stable ing the suspect grief as he
was okay, the driver of the se- condition and is expected to was removed from the 101st
dan kept going and was no- manhunt for the suspected make a full recovery. Despite Precinct and put into a police
where to be found after the driver of the vehicle and by the pain, Glanville appeared vehicle while cuffed. “It was
incident. However, the whole the afternoon, the search was to be in good spirits after his 11th birthday, you should
thing was caught on video over. According to volunteer the incident as he gave CBS2 have stopped,” Glanville’s
surveillance cameras, allow- organization, Rockaway Nas- news a thumbs up on cam- grandmother was shown say-
ing police to identify the car sau Safety Patrol, members of era. Glanville’s family is not ing to Sinclair.
involved. their patrol were able to lo- taking the incident so light. Photos by Rockaway Nassau
On Tuesday, there was a cate the alleged vehicle used CBS2 also showed Glanville’s Safety Patrol.

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Project Prithvi Exhibit Opens at the Wildlife Refuge


An exhibit showing the Project Prithvi is Sadhana’s
transformation of religious of- grassroots green initiative in
ferings collected from month- which members practice ahim-
ly cleanups at Jamaica Bay will sa (non-violence) by taking care
be on display at the Jamaica of the environment.
Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Sadhana was awarded the Re-
Center starting Aug. 19. The use and Repair Grant through
exhibit will be up for about two Citizens Committee for New
months. York City and utilized it to hold
Sadhana, a non-profit organ- art workshops at the Wildlife
ization, has been organizing Refuge in the spring of 2018.
monthly cleanups near the Jo- Participants of these workshops
seph Addabbo Memorial Bridge refurbished items collected
(formerly the North Channel from the monthly cleanups.
Bridge). The cleanups, held be- This exhibit includes “before”
tween April and November, be- photographs of the items as
gan in 2013. Sadhana has been they looked after being picked
building a progressive Hindu up. Their transformation is dis-
coalition in New York City since played in the items themselves.
2011. Through this exhibit, Sadha- to document other activities guidance, support and sup-
na hopes to move that are performed by Sadhana. plies.
devotees to worship All items on display were once An opening reception will be
in more eco-friend- part of Hindu religious ceremo- held Sunday, August 19, 2 to 4
ly ways, and to raise nies, or “pujas,” and were there- p.m. There will also be a meet
awareness among fore religious offerings. They are and greet with the exhibit cre-
the broader public presented in this exhibit solely ators and with members of
that the items are of- for artistic purposes. Sadhana. Refreshments will be
ferings being made Gateway National Recreation served. The Jamaica Bay Wild-
by devotees and not Area, National Park Service, life Refuge is located at 175-10
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New Art Space Shows What It Means to Be ‘Resilient’


Rockaway is a place that in- using sculpture and photogra-
spires art, and there can nev- phy. Vicente is from Ecuador,
er be too much of it. A new, but he lives and works in New
unique art space has opened York City.
this summer, which is cur- Esteban Chacón, who lives
rently hosting an exhibit that in Costa Rica, demonstrates
reflects something Rockaway the physical ability to endure
knows well—Resilience. the elements of seawater and
Earlier this summer, Hea- sun for long hours as an avid
dHi (544 Beach 72nd Street), surfer. His understanding of
a new art space, opened up to the ocean and experiences
the community, presenting an spending time between the
exhibit called “De Noche/ At tropical coastline of Costa Rica
Night” in July. The organizers and the urban jungle of New
don’t call the space, which is York City form a story relating
located in the back of a 19th daily objects and the body that
century house in Arverne, only he can tell. Using wood
an “art gallery,” but rather “a burning and embroidery tech-
space for reunion, to discov- niques, his artworks require
er, to share ideas and have a precision and time.
dialogue about humans and This is the last weekend to
the environment.” In addi- check out “Resilient.” There
tion to displaying various art, will be an open viewing from
HeadHi provides information 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday,
about the oceans, pollution ppi, a nomadic artist who structural elements of the August 18 and Sunday, Au-
and recycling as well as a list of paints plein aire landscapes, boardwalk remained a visual gust 19. HeadHi is located at
local groups working on a va- bends and reconfigures the reminder of architecture’s vul- 544 Beach 72nd Street and
horizon in response to inner nerability to climate change as Burchell Ave. in Arverne. For
dialogue or distraction. Rou- well as a symbol of community more information on HeadHi,
tinely drawing straight lines resilience. Muñoz’s work ad- check out Headhi.net or Hea-
led him to make his horizon- dresses form, light and space dhi_ny on Instagram.
tal brushstrokes diverge and
intersect as if in conversation
or competition with his own 13th ANNUAL JAMAICA BAY SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL
mind. Embracing chaos, hard-
ship and nature in transition Saturday, August 25th (7:30am-5pm)
as part of life, we are left with
the notion that even the worst
moments will eventually pass.
Kauppi is an American artist
riety of projects to protect and living in Chile.
conserve the environment. In Collecting washed up and
following this theme, HeadHi weathered marine debris, Ba-
debuted its most recent art ex- sia Goszczynska’s tall, cylin-
hibit called “Resilient” on Au- drical sculptures reference ge-
gust 11. ological samples, totem poles,
“Resilient” features the work and shish kabobs. Cores 1 - 4
of multi-national artists in- are pillarlike sculptures built
cluding Brian Kauppi, Basia from locally gathered beach
Goszczynska, Vicente Muñoz waste that serves to illustrate
and Esteban Chacón, and their the material legacy of capi-
take on what it is to be resil- talism and consumerism. The
ient. sculptures invite the viewers Join us for this special day of wildlife viewing at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife
In his artworks, Brian Kau- to reflect back on their per- Refuge. Learn about behavior, biology and how to identify shorebirds in
sonal consumption habits and the field. Activities include field trips to the East and West Ponds, indoor
what we can do to make this a slide programs, kids programs, bird photography, and expert advice on
better place for all. Goszczyn- equipment and field guides. See a full schedule of the day’s activities at
ska is an artist based in New www.nycaudubon.org/shorebird-festival. This is a partnership program
York City originally from Po- between NYC Audubon, Gateway National Recreation Area and the
land. American Littoral Society. Free and open to the public (donation
Vicente Muñoz has created appreciated). For reservation and itinerary call (718) 474-0896;
small scale replicas of the old email: donriepe@gmail.com.
boardwalk left after Super-
storm Hurricane Sandy land-
ed in Rockaway in 2012. Like
a skeleton or backbone, these
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Fine Photos
to pass through the vessel. checks and then fraud? Obvi-
How can Hornblower al- ously it all goes back to bad Dear Editor:
low a dysfunctional vessel to mail service. Thank you to The Rockaway
be run in revenue service? If Mailing items from inside Times for running the annual
the AC is broken, what else the Post Office building on photo contest. The pictures
is broken? I suggest that The Beach Channel Drive doesn’t this year were extraordi-
Rockaway Times or Joe "The help. In fact, that’s where the nary and really give a unique
Ferry Guy" Hartigan find problems seem to start! touch to the boardwalk. Each
out why Hornblower has not Please tell your other fed- group seems to just sudden-
fixed the broken machinery up readers to call and ask for ly appear, offering delight-
and why this vessel is in ser- the supervisor at 718-634- ful, unexpected art. I did not
vice. 6057 or call the Far Rocka- submit an entry but I am ea-
Does the other new vessel, way post office at 347-487- ger to do so as I understand
Ferry Poor the Breezy Point, have the 2020 (that’s the peninsula’s there will be another contest
same woes? Those who ride main office), and tell them in 2019. With closed beach-
Dear Editor: the ferries should not have to what’s going on in Rock- es being a major headache,
On Friday, my family took put up with shoddy service away Park and Rockaway the photo contest is at least a
the ferry to Manhattan. When and broken boats. Beach. Maybe they can make bright light. Congratulations
they arrived back at Pier 11 Peter Galvin a difference. to all the people who had
for the ride home, there was I’m not sure if calling Con- their fine work displayed.
at least 300 people ahead of Mail Fail gressman Gregory Meeks will Erin Taylor
them, so they missed two fer- help but there’s no harm in
ries and had to wait about 45 Dear Editor: going on the record about
minutes before they finally Thank you for highlighting how bad things are.
got on board. the utter incompetence of the Thank you.
Unfortunately, the boat Post Office. My neighbors and R. Accardo
Editor@RockawayTimes.com
they boarded was the "new" everyone I talk to are expe-
one, the Jamaica Bay. The riencing problems like nev- Dear Editor:
boat had no working air con- er before. I recently mailed Good thing you take email
ditioning and no bar. It was checks to pay bills and they for letters. I wouldn’t trust
unbearably hot even though were never received. And the Post Office to get a letter
the crew opened the front then bad checks were drawn to you.
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Life With Our


“Artistic” Child
By Kami-Leigh Agard

Printing:
Letterheads, Envelopes, Bumper Stickers, FLASHBACK — Be a Maverick
Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards — A Noisemaker —
Silk Screen
For Our Special-Needs Children
Editor’s Note: The following is with disabilities are entitled to a
Printing a column that first ran in March free and appropriate public ed-
2017. ucation, under federal law, the
Plaques DOE must pay for an appropriate
Trophies “Six thousand dollars,” said the
special education lawyer, I came
private special education school,
if it is proven that public schools
Graphics to see regarding starting the pro-
cess to make the NYC Depart-
are not serving your child equita-
bly. Most private schools cost up-
Tee Shirts ment of Education (DOE) pay wards of $35K per year. To com-
Hoodies for my daughter to attend private plicate matters further, parents

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school. “Six thousand dollars!”
I exclaimed. “Yes, $6K is what it
have to attend a hearing, armed
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prove that the DOE District 75 they have to pay the tuition up-
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she desperately needs more. I
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and “What Do You Do After private school,” Skyer said.
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I thanked Skyer, and left her
office in a daze. Blimey! Where
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LIFE WITH OUR any opposition, shake them
“ARTISTIC” CHILD
Island
down,” advised Griffith. She
Continued from Page 16 rallied on. “You don’t have the
money now, but in the inter-
luptuous Kim Kardashian. Think im take all the steps needed to
Ariana Grande.
I drove home depressed
and bewildered. Suppose we
make your voice heard and de-
mands met. Demand that your
daughter gets speech therapy Pediatric
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drummed up the money for the five times a week, instead of
evaluations, and still got rejected three. You have to be tough and
for private school by the DOE? strong. I had to do the same for
However, “Oh ye of little my son,” said Dr. Ali.
faith!” The Almighty does work Folks, it’s time for us as a com-
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maverick, a noisemaker. You share your thoughts and stories,
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FROM THE NPS


PADDLING OUT TO A NEW PERSPECTIVE
By Erin Schoppmeyer, dled under your belt, there’s a trip runways of JFK. Watching giant bay shore of the Rockaway Penin-
NPS Park Ranger for you. airlines take off overhead was sula along the cove toward Rock-
Making sure I could put my spellbinding. I knew I was not away Point.
Rockaway is known for its money where my mouth was, I alone in this as I glanced around
beaches, but how much do you got out on the water recently as and watched my fellow kayakers Big Fishkill Channel Excursion
know about the bay side of the an incognito ranger for the park's observing in awe along with me. Floyd Bennett Field, Seaplane
peninsula? Jamaica Bay is a wet- JoCo Marsh Excursion. The de- I left feeling refreshed and with a Ramp
land estuary teeming with life. scription in our program guide renewed appreciation of the bay. Thursday August 23, 8 a.m. to
Diamondback terrapins, horse- promised participants would 12 p.m.
shoe crabs, and peregrine falcons “see the thriving salt marsh with Upcoming Kayaking Programs Paddle across island channel,
are just a few of the species of an- the backdrop of one of the world's Please note, unless stated, all loop around Canarsie Pol and
imals that call Jamaica Bay home. busiest airports, on this ener- programs require a reservation return along North Channel with
The flora of the bay is equally as getic excursion from Bayswater that can be made by calling 718- the outgoing tide.
fascinating. Spartina alterniflo- Park through JoCo Creek.” I met 338-3799. All programs are FREE.
ra, or smooth cordgrass, is one up with Ranger John Daskalakis Big Egg Marsh Excursion
of my heroes within the bay. This and his crew and approximate- Riis Landing Walk-up and Paddle Beach 88th Street kayak launch,
salt marsh plant helps prevent ly 30 excited visitors to get out Riis Landing, Queens Rockaway Beach
erosion and provides invaluable and paddle. Ranger John and his Sundays through August 26, 1 Wednesday, August 29, 10 a.m.
protection against storm surg- team have a positive energy, and p.m. to 4 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
es. There are many ways to get it is easy to see it is contagious. Kayaking for beginners. Open Kayak from this exciting new
to know the bay up close and The staff made sure everyone to the public, ages 6 and up with launch site with a National Park
personal, but my favorite is to go was equipped with a life vest, an adult. No reservation required. ranger to Big Egg Marsh, and
kayaking. No kayak? No prob- paddle, and the confidence to hit learn about the salt marsh and
lem. Gateway National Recre- the water. The trip afforded many Rockaway Cove Paddle view wildlife that call Jamaica Bay
ation Area offers free kayaking wildlife sightings including her- Riis Landing, Queens home. Total distance: 3 miles.
programs that fit all skill levels. ons, turtles, and acrobatic tree Wednesday, August 22, 10 a.m.
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The Soul Thief


By Lou Pastina are very lucky in Rockaway that
most residents know each oth-
Addiction is a horrible thing. er and look out for each other.
It robs you of your most valua- Gentle directional help push-
ble asset: your soul. Rockaway es kids along their way, even
goes through spurts of having when they seem to be straying
to deal with this problem, and off the path. We are equally
the problem takes many forms. blessed to have people in our
Sometimes people don’t like to midst who have gone through
talk about it because of shame hell and want to give back to
or fear, but if not dealt with, help others through the pro-
it can destroy lives. I am a big cess. There are so many fine or-
believer that it’s ok, no actually ganizations that provide places
necessary, to talk about. for kids to be creative, athletic

Architectural There are many programs


around to help deal with the
issue, some work, some no
or just spend time doing some-
thing fun. All the basketball
leagues, Little League baseball

style made easy. matter how good the inten-


tion, never take hold. I am no
expert on this topic, but I know
games, and programs that keep
kids focused. Places like the
Rockaway Artist Alliance (RAA)
enough to be thankful. I have provide wonderfully creative
seen members of my family and outlets for kids to have fun and
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difference. In addition, the ear- the theft is complete, robbing
lier identified and dealt with the the very life from an individ-
better. Some kids are just differ- ual, depriving the family and
ent, and that’s ok. But they need the world from knowing that
love and direction. Not every- beautiful glittering thing that
one fits into a nice mold, some is a person.
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137th: 3BR, 2BA house rental with open dining/living room, HW floors and den (AD) . . . . . . . . $3,000 100th: Oceanfront penthouse 3BR, 2.5BA condo with balcony and parking (LJ) . . . . . . . . . . $845,000
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118th: 2BR, 2BA penthouse condo with terrace and parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $569,000
134th: Seasonal 2BR, 1BA rental, one block to the beach with huge terrace (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 101st: Walk in duplex condo, 2BR, 2.5BA with HW floors, laundry and parking (LJ) . . . . . . . . $499,000
98th: Renovated 3BR, 2BA beach block apt with master suite, heat & water included (NC) . . . . $2,500 99th: Brand new 3BR, 2BA condo with HW floors, outdoor space, gated parking (NC). . . . . . $439,000
121st: 2BR, 2BA oceanfront co-op with private terrace (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,900
97th: Beach block 3BR, 2BA 2nd floor apt, large kitchen, freshly painted (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200
99th: Brand new 2BR, 2BA condo with outdoor space, gated parking and HW floors (NC). . . $389,000
ABTS: Spacious 2BR, 1BA layout with rooftop terrace, laundry and parking passes (NC) . . . . . . $2,100 121st: 2BR, 1BA ocean facing co-op with terrace and HW floors (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375,000
97th: Beach block 3BR, 1BA 3rd floor apt with open floor plan, parking spot included (BF) . . . . $2,100 121st: 2BR, 1BA co-op with private terrace and HW floors (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $330,000
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123rd: Spacious renovated 2BR, 1BA apt, new kitchen, private terrace & summer parking (BF) . $2,100
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79th: 2BR, 1BA condo with terrace in double elevator building with laundry (NC). . . . . . . . . . . $1,950 80th: Large 2BR, 2.5BA condo with low maintenance and terrace (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000
94th: Oceanfront 2BR, 2BA spacious apt with private terrace and SS appliances (NC) . . . . . . . . $1,800 121st: 2BR, 1BA co-op with HW floors, ocean views and parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,000
121st: 1BR, 1BA co-op with HW floors, updated kitchen and bath (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $234,900
102nd: 2BR, 1BA open floor plan apt with ocean view terrace and HW floors(BF) . . . . . . . . . . . $1,675
81st: Spacious 1BR, 1BA condo with terrace in ABTS (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000
139th: 1BR, 1BA co-op with huge terrace and parking. Must apply for board approval. (JD). . . . $1,650 123rd: Top floor studio co-op with gorgeous views of bay and city skyline (NC/JD). . . . . . . . $189,000
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Ask the
misdiagnosis of prostate can- from biopsies, and harms
cer. As anyone who has ever from treatment. Therefore,
had one can tell you, prostate the USPSTF concludes that
biopsies are very unpleasant the harms from screening

DOC
procedures. In addition, the men over 70 outweigh the
treatment of prostate cancer benefits of screening.
can lead to unpleasant side The USPSTF has somewhat
effects including sexual, uri- softened their recommen-
By Peter Galvin, MD
nary, and bowel dysfunction. dations for screening men
Men who are diagnosed with age 55 to 69. Previously their

Update On Screening
prostate cancer after age 70 recommendation was to not
are likely to have a very be- screen these men at all. The
nign disease course and it is new recommendation is that
The United States Pre- death from prostate cancer is very unlikely that the can- these men should only be
ventive Services Task Force 80. Many men with prostate cer will cause their demise. screened if they express a de-
(USPSTF) is a quasi-govern- cancer never have any symp- Yet many of these men, once sire for the screening. If men
mental group that makes toms so, without screening, diagnosed, are subjected in this age group do not re-
recommendations to clini- they would never know they to surgery and/or radiation quest PSA screening, then it
cians regarding screening had it. African American men treatments that may cause all should not be routinely per-
for certain diseases. I have and men with a family histo- sorts of problems. One in five formed. The USPSTF main-
previously written about ry of prostate cancer have an men who undergo radical tains their previous recom-
their recommendations for increased risk of developing prostatectomy will develop mendation that men aged
screening men for prostate it. long-term urinary inconti- 70 and over should not be
cancer. Recently their recom- In 2012, the USPSTF made nence and two in three men screened with PSA testing.
mendations changed some- a blanket recommendation will develop erectile dys- For more information go to:
what so I thought it would be to stop screening all men function after surgery. Ad- w w w. u s p r e v e n t i v e s e r -
a good idea to update you. for prostate cancer with PSA equate evidence shows that v icestaskf orce.org/Pag e/
In the U.S., the lifetime risk blood tests. This recommen- the harms of screening in Document/Recommenda-
of a man being diagnosed dation to stop screening was men older than 70 are at least tionStatementDraft/pros-
with prostate cancer is about based on their observation moderate and greater than tate-cancer-screening1
13 percent and the lifetime that there was a great deal of in younger men because of Questions and comments
risk of dying from it is 2.5 both overdiagnosis and over- increased risk of false-posi- may be sent to editor@rocka-
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thing about that person that experience. We each gener-


we didn’t know (reason for the ate our own feelings with our
negative feeling), understand own thoughts, whether we ever
where it is coming from, and consciously realize this or not.”
then let it go - not letting it get It is also freeing to think
in the way of the relationship. about these two ideas. Taking
If someone is projecting anger blame out of any situation,
or fear or jealousy or envy or frees the way to think, analyze
greed, what is the reason for it? and be more at ease. Under-
Can you have the conversation standing that our thought and
or conversations to get to that, verbal action is a result of our
have a mutual understanding own experiences can make way
and let it go? With time. And for more positive results in dis-
EMPATHY maybe sometimes yes, some-
times no; and sometimes with
some people, and sometimes
tressful situations. The passing
of time definitely helps to see
these ideas more clearly. Know
In our yoga practice, we bring young woman who just lost not. But it is worth thinking that with time and energetic,
to mind the connection to the her husband, or the baby who about and trying because the creative thought, we can feel
heart chakra “anahata” and is crying in desperation. This front we put up thinking about empathy to even those from
its attributes to be loving and opens us to be sensitive and to a negative feeling from some- whom we may feel affront-
compassionate. Loving and have an experience that is vul- one or a negative response ed, leading to understanding
compassionate to ourselves, nerable and soft. Feeling deep- becomes hurtful to ourselves. and then hopefully a common
our families, friends, com- ly through some other sorrow And the energy we use to “en- ground.
munity, outer world, animals, is very humbling, emotional gage” in the conflict can best Taking the time to think rath-
plants - all living things. This and therapeutic. It allows us to be used for something else. er than being indifferent or just
is a feeling “toward” ourselves, examine our own similar expe- A friend recently sent me letting things fester leads to
others and other things. riences and feelings and con- some interesting excerpts, a happier inner life. Balance.
Empathy is a feeling of con- nect to the other in a profound which are enlightening: Calmness. Serenity.
nection and feeling “with” the way. “Blame contributes more neg- May you be happy. May you
other. It is very different. When In relationships, by being ative energy to any situation, be free. May you be grateful.
I am really open, I “feel with” empathetic towards some- makes everything worse, and May you let go of things that
the mama orca that is push- one else’s negative feeling, we never helps anything.” do not serve you. May you have
ing her deceased baby, or the may be able to learn some- “We each create our own inner peace.

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Birthday Love
my side each and every day. I there’s someone out there for May 31), Hurricane Beryl (July
spent days upon days thinking me that I hadn’t met. It was 5 through July 16), Hurricane
about what in the world I could only on the day you blew into Chris (July 6 through July 12),
possibly do for you that would my life like a storm, that my life and, Tropical Storm Debby
make this birthday amazing. I actually began. And here we (August 7 through August 9).
spent hours upon hours trying are now, a quarter century later Only Subtropical Storm Albert
to figure out what in the world and your winds of change are actually made landfall in the
to get a woman who gives me blowing just as strongly now as U.S. when it came ashore on
everything. Nothing could back then. Happy birthday gor- the Gulf Coast and swept across
compare. Nothing was as sin- geous, and looking forward to a Laguna Beach, Florida back on
cere as me wishing you a hap- bright future with more birth- May 28. Hurricanes Beryl and
py day, not just on your birth- days to come, and yes, you will Chris, as well as Tropical Storm
day, but every day. (I guess that always be: "My beloved, she Debby, stayed well offshore
would make it a whole bunch who must be obeyed!" our coast.
of Happy Un-birthdays!) Speaking of storms, with over Present conditions in the
It's simple, your happiness two months of the season gone ocean and the atmosphere
is my happiness. Sometimes I by, we have slowly drifted into are such that they are indicat-
imagine what life would have the peak of our 2018 Hurricane ing a less active Atlantic hur-
Happy birthday to my belov- been like if we hadn’t met that season in the Atlantic basin. ricane season than initially
ed Grace. The big 39. Another fateful day back in Kate Cassi- This time of year, the clusters of predicted back in May. Sea-
candle on your cake, but it's so dy's on Woodhaven Boulevard. t-storms that are nearly almost sonal forecasters with Nation-
much more than that. Anoth- Would I be the same man I am always present around the al Oceanic and Atmospheric
er year of amazing memories, now? Probably not. I’d prob- equator have the highest likeli- Administration's Climate Pre-
inside jokes, uncontrollable ably be a lesser, more misera- hood of developing into an or- diction Center have increased
laughter, crazed children, de- ble version of myself. I would ganized storm...a tropical de- the likelihood of a below-nor-
mented dogs, unhinged cats, probably still be wandering the pression, a tropical storm or a mal Atlantic hurricane sea-
humpbacked lizards, rude world, not unlike Diogenes, hurricane. Thus far, our Atlan- son to 60 percent (up from
turtles, and whistling guinea searching for that missing part tic basin has experienced four 25 percent in May) in their
pigs, but more importantly, of me that only you can fill. I named storms - Subtropical
another year of having you by would know deep down that Storm Alberto (May 25 through Continued on page 29

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should construe this new cli-
mate forecast data to mean Facts You Probably
the threat of a significant
updated outlook, issued just
last week. The likelihood of
storm is no longer a serious
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A grasshopper mouse found in President Herbert Hoover and his
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of an above-normal season gust through October, as such moon. Its nickname is the were- and would often speak it to each
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to 10 percent. An average six- activity will pick up as we vent eavesdropping.
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED whom process against may be served as agent of LLC upon whom process
& shall mail process to 58-35 47th against it may be served. SSNY shall
The Wharf Restaurant is looking Part Time Dental Asst. Needed
for Rockaway Park St., Maspeth, NY 11378. General mail process to: c/o Olshan Frome Wolo-
P/T and F/T Line Cooks and * Entry Level* Purpose. sky LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas,
Hostesses. No exp. necessary, will train. Fax 15th Fl., NY, NY 10019, Attn: Stephen L.
Call 718-474-8807 Resume to: 718-634-8945 Ferszt, Esq. Purpose: any lawful activity.
K & E EASTERN REALTY LLC Ar-
ticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State Notice of formation of Marabeti Unlim-
APARTMENT FOR RENT STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE (SSNY) 4/24/18. Office in Queens ited LLC. Articles of Organization filed
B118/Newport Great space available with Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC with the Secretary of State of New York
upon whom process may be served.
Spacious 2 BR Furnished Apt- hourly rates. Ideal for Dance, (SSNY) on 4/3/2018. Office location:
SSNY shall mail copy of process to
long or short term rental Martial Arts, Yoga, Personal Queens County. SSNY is designated
The LLC 138-35 39th Ave Unit 7B
available. Trainers, Chiropractors, for service of process. SSNY shall mail
Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any
Physical Therapists, Meetings, copy of any process served against the
No Fee. Must have good Seminars, Business Start Ups
lawful activity. LLC, 14640 24th Ave, Whitestone, NY
credit and references. and Gatherings. Call for rates 11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
Call 917-405-0489 and availability. STONE QUARTZ INNOVATION LLC
for viewing. 917 287 7280 Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State Root Level Films LLC Articles of Org.
(SSNY) 4/25/18. Office in Queens Co. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on
SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom 07/2/2018. Office in Queens Co. SSNY

Social Services
process may be served. SSNY shall designated agent of LLC upon whom
mail copy of process to Yeung Sau Kong process may be served. SSNY shall mail
17411 Gladwin Ave Fresh Meadows, NY copy of process to 97-45 Queens Blvd
Catholic Charites Neighborhood Services, Inc. 11365. Purpose: Any lawful activity. PH8, Rego Park NY, 11374. Purpose:
Any lawful purpose.
Homebase Homeless Prevention program seeks: Notice of Formation of 4MB 160-10
45TH AVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Notice of Formation of Trinity Fe LLC,
with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Articles of Organization Filed with the
MSW OR RELATED DEGREE POSITIONS Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on
on 4/12/18. Office location: Queens
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR County. SSNY designated as agent 07/23/2018. Office location: Queens, NY.
SUPERVISOR of LLC upon whom process against SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon
SOCIAL WORKER it may be served. SSNY shall mail whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail process to Trinity Fe LLC,
CASE MANAGER III process to: The LLC, 77-25 164th St.,
Ste. 1, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. 7868 84th Street #2, Glendale, NY 11385-
Purpose: any lawful activity. 7611. Any lawful purpose.
BA DEGREE POSITION
CASE WORKERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
AA/HIGH SCHOOL GRAD POSITIONS Pursuant to the lien granted by N.Y. Lien Law § 182, Metro Storage, LLC, as managing agent for Lessor, will sell by public
CASE AIDE auction (or otherwise dispose) personal property (in its entirety) belonging to the tenants listed below to the highest bidder
to satisfy the lien of the Lessor for rental and other charges due. The said property has been stored and is located at the
SECRETARY respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.Storagestuff.bid beginning
five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial
RESOURCE COORDINATOR 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
household items” unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or
sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.
Homebase provides services to families to prevent them from Metro Self Storage Occupant Name Unit # Property Description
having to enter shelters. Positions are available in East New York 2727 Knapp Street 1. Mohamed Hussein 1068 Freezer, Refrigerator, Cold Cuts Slicer

and East Flatbush, Brooklyn and Jamaica and Far Rockaway in Brooklyn, NY 11235 2. Melanie O’Brien 2100 Boxes, Cabinets, Tables,Bags
(718) 769-9000 3. Yelena Kaybeleva 2216 Guitar, Bags, Books, TV’s
Queens. Bidding will close 4. Ozer David 3023 Furniture, Boxes, TV’s

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YES, IT'S IMPORTANT! Don't want him to be or project or


question it. Now to the deep- imagine he will be in the fu-
er stuff. What does it mean ture. I am not saying end it
to you if your boyfriend says with him, I am saying is to
I love you? Beyond want- notice:
ing and getting to hear those 1. Does he listen to you when
words, there are more layers you share a story?
By Shane Kulman to what "I love you" repre- 2. Does he support you with
sents to you. To many women day to day events?
and men, it means, commit- 3. Do you feel loved when
Dear Enchantress, cially in moments that are SO ment, it means I accept you you are not physically to-
If I could whine this whole romantic, or at least I think it as you are without chang- gether?
message to you, I would. I is. How can I get him to say ing, it means maturity. You Keep it basic, so you don't
have been with my boyfriend these precious words to me? have been together for eight end up settling and shrive-
forever, almost eight years, Does it really matter anyway? years and this is important to ling up in situations that
and he has not said, "I love How can I get what I want, you, and you're not hearing don't fit you.
you," to me. I am boiling over and be clear about it, and it. My first question to you
in emotions over the thought not make him angry at me? is: are you genuinely feeling Enchantress Shane coach-
of if this is important or not. I think it's normal to experi- loved by this man? The part I es Awkward Enchanted folk
I know he loves me, he does ence this, right? don't love about what you've wanting more magic, pas-
amazing things for me, and shared is that he changes sion and confidence in their
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kind of old fashioned even Oh dear. Right off the bat, ous when you lightheadedly enchantedembodiment.com/
though we are young. I want if you are taking the time to play and ask him "do ya love fyf8
him to say it first, before I write to me about hearing me?" It sounds like this sub-
say it, and I've only asked these three precious words, ject is "heavy and loaded"
him in silly ways, "do ya love
me?" And he always gets se-
then they matter to you. It's
normal for you to want to
already. What I can suggest
is to be aware of absolutes.
Want To Get
rious and quiet or changes
the subject. It's really hard
hear these words, even if no
one else does. If you discuss
It's important for you to take
a version of your rose-color-
In Touch?
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it comes so naturally for me, taking surveys if this is im- see this man, see him for his Send Email to
and it's so frustrating, espe- portant to you, it shows you truth right now, not how you Mail@RockawayTimes.com

YOU ARE INVITED


To a Public Information Meeting about
Proposed Infrastructure Upgrade in Far Rockaway Beach Boulevard
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has
GET
submitted an application to the New York State Department of Environ-
mental Conservation (NYSDEC) for a State Pollution Discharge Elimina-
tion System (SPDES) permit for the reconstruction of the Rockaway
Beach Boulevard (DDC Project ID: SANDHW13) in Hammels section of
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Far Rockaway Beach, Queens. A Public Participation Plan has been
developed in accordance with NYSDEC Commissioner Policy 29,
Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29). The purpose of this meet-
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during the SPDES permit application review process. available online
Date: August 30, 2018
Time:
Location:
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Queens Library at Peninsula www.rockawaytimes.com
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
Agenda:
• Project Overview • Community Impacts
• Background
• Scope of work
• Proposed Mitigation Measures
• Questions
BELLE ROCK
• Project schedules CAR SERVICE
Your Attendance is Important!
Project personnel will be available to answer any questions from the community.
For additional information on the proposed project:
24 HOURS
• Contact Community Construction Liaison, Erich DeSuza:
Phone at (347) 771-5846, email sandh13ccl@gmail.com 7 DAYS A WEEK
• Visit the repository at: Queens Library at Arverne located at 312 Beach 54th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11692 or the Peninsula Branch of Queens Library located at 718-634-8282
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
718-945-5555
• Visit the project website:
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/contracts/SANDHW13-public-participation-plan.page

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS (ADVERTISEMENT) Riis Swims Strong in


OWNER: Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of:
National Lifeguard
PROJECT: Construction of the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department

Will be received by the: Becker Engineering, P.C.


Championship
777 Sunrise Highway, Suite 300 By Katie McFadden overall in the B Division,
Lynbrook, NY 11563 Last weekend in Virgin- which accounts for lifeguard
ia Beach, lifeguards from chapters with 100 lifeguards
Until: 10:00 AM (Prevailing Time) August 30, 2018. across the country gath- or less. On the first day of
Bidders must carefully examine and become familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ered to prove who are the competition, Riis was on top
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain information on bidder qualifications and top ocean guardians at the of the leaderboard for the B
responsibility requirements that are outlined in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. United States Livesaving As- Division, but by the end, Fort
BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID sociation’s National Life- Lauderdale and Smith Point
Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications guard Championships, and beat them out, leaving them
including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that once again, this year Riis in third place for the LACO-
there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the Park’s lifeguards proved to LA Trophy.
WORK to be done.
be among some of the best in Riis also proved that it
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the the country. has some strong individu-
PROJECT. Information obtained (such as phone conversations, etc.) from an officer, agent,
or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations
A team that consisted of Pat als among its ranks. In the
assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve the contractor from fulfilling any of the conditions Kilgallen, Drew Modrov, Tom Ironguard competition, in
of the contract.
This project will be completed through six (6) separate work contracts: General
Construction Contract 1, General Construction Contract 2, Electrical Contract, HVAC
Contract, HVAC Contract 2 and Plumbing Contract. Continuous coordination will be
required amoung the contractors of each contract during construction as there will be
overlap during several phases of construction.
General Construction Contract 1 and HVAC Contract 2 has the following Goals:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Goals:
• Minority Utilization: Varies (see Goals for Minority Participation in the Construction
Industry on page 35 of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS)
• Female Utilization: 6.9%
DBE Goals:
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Utilization Goal: 5.0%
General Construction Contract 2, Electrical Contract, HVAC Contract, and Plumbing
Contract has the following Goals:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Goals:
• Minority Utilization: Varies (see Goals for Minority Participation in the Construction
Industry in Appendix D of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS)
• Female Utilization: 6.9%
M/WBE Goals:
• Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Goal: 15.0%
• Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Utilization Goal: 15.0% O’Neill, John Cullen, Peter which participants complete
The contractor must obtain above goals or show good faith effort. Ebert, Brendan Woods, Mi- an approximately 800-me-
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location(s):
chael McAlpine, Daniel Col- ter course that includes two
lins, Brian O’Neill and Aidan beach sprints and a swim
Becker Engineering, PC
777 Sunrise Highway, Suite 300
Donohue made the trip down and board leg, Pat Kilgallen
Lynbrook, NY 11563 to Virginia Beach for the came in second place, fol-
(516) 561-5922 x220 USLA Lifeguard Champion- lowed by Brian O’Neill who
A compact disc containing the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of: ships, held from August 8-11. took third, and Tom O’Neill
Becker Engineering, PC
They were among roughly in fourth, out of 16 competi-
777 Sunrise Highway, Suite 300 900 lifeguards from across tors. In the Ironman compe-
Lynbrook, NY 11563 the country that attend- tition, in which participants
(516) 561-5922 x220 ed the event. Due to poor cover a 1,400-meter course
Upon a non-refundable payment of $25.00 for each CD (made payable to “Broad weather, some of the events, that includes a swim leg,
Channel Volunteer Fire Department”). including the Board Rescue, a board leg, a ski leg and a
If mailing is requested, a separate non-refundable check of $25.00 (made payable to Landline Rescue, Open Run- beach sprint finish, O’Neill
“Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department”) is required to cover postage and handling. Swim-Run and the Taplin took third place out of 16
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all BIDS. Relay were not contested, competitors, and Pat Kilgal-
This is a federally-aided contract being financed with funds from and subject to the which was unfortunate for len came in fourth.
approval of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Federal Highway Riis, as in past years, they Congratulations to all of
Administration (FHWA), US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have dominated in many of the participants, and to Riis
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Federal Emergency these events. However, Riis beachgoers, knowing that
Management Agency (FEMA), Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), and the still had a strong showing they are in good hands when
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
and wound up taking third they go swimming.
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh tar-


WHO’S WHO? ragon or one teaspoon dried
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
(you could always use panko or
Italian)
Directions:

By Katie Lucev Tarragon Preheat oven to 450 degrees.


Combine shallots, olive oil,
Scallop white wine or vermouth and
tarragon in a medium bowl.
Gratins Season with salt and pepper.
Mix to blend. Divide mixture
between two gratin dishes (I
By Sharon Feldman suppose you can use ramekins
instead). Sprinkle breadcrumbs
My husband makes this dish over, dividing equally.
and has decided to share with Bake until scallops are just
you. He got it from Epicurious cooked through and opaque
with a few twists and turns on and crumbs on top are gold-
his end. It’s really delicious. We en, approximately 20 minutes.
serve it with cherry tomatoes as Serve and enjoy!
a side.

Serves: 2
Ingredients:
8 ounces bay scallops, cut into
small pieces
Salt
St. Camillus Band, 1955. Monsignor William Burke (far left). Pepper
Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach 91st Street. 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine or
Katie Lucev is the daughter of the late Rockaway Beach Historian, vermouth
Emil R. Lucev, Sr. (1933-2018). 1 large shallot, chopped

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Volleyball Champs Crowned


Saturday may have been summers, RBVL may be look-
a bit rainy and overcast, but ing to relocate next summer.
that didn’t keep the hundreds Stay tuned, and once again,
that participate in the Rocka- congratulations to all of the
way Beach Volleyball League winners and to the organizers
(RBVL) from coming out for that work hard to keep RBVL,
the final showdown. In fact, a popular Rockaway tradition,
the conditions made for a per- going each summer.
fect day or play that kept the
regular beach crowds away
and the sand cool, preventing
any foot burns from high heat
like in past years. By the end of
Saturday, August 11, 10 cham-
pions were crowned.
All put up a good fight, but
the winners of this year's vol-
leyball championship include
Bungalow Bar, Pico, Kiss My
Ace, Rock Fam, Kerry Hills,
DJs@Work, Danger Zone, Sim-
ba’s Pride, Last Call and Har-
bor Light.
Some will claim their cham-
pionship sweatshirts, half of
Rockaway will now have their
Wednesday nights back, and
volleyball could have a new
home next year. After sever-
al issues with the National
Park Service over the past few

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ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES


By Kami-Leigh Agard the guitar acoustic great is cele- Beach Blvd. grab the chance to jam out with
brating with his rockin’ reggae Saturday, August 18 Rockaway’s best!
Here comes the Rockaway dub-style event, RCK 97 Dred- 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 155 Beach 95th Street
Groan, (succinctly coined by Surfer Sarabita Jammin Jon World Attention Deadheads! You
Rockaway Times Publisher, Kevin Musical Unity Jam at DredSurfer might have missed the real thing, Fridays
Boyle)! With an eclectic lineup Grill concession. And as usual, but you can get pretty close with 5 p.m.
of live music, theater, arts — all there will also be an open mic. Solshyne playing all your favorite Nothing pairs better with lob-
against a backdrop of our beau- Dred Surfer Grill, Beach 17th Grateful Dead hits, and more! ster than the sweet sounds of
tiful boardwalk, ocean and bay Street Concession Grab a brew and enjoy the tunes Lorena Leigh. Head to Red Hook
front, why leave Rockaway in the at the Rockaway Brewing Compa- Lobster Pound’s Lobster Boil at
summertime! This is the place to Friday, August 17 ny. Riis Park Beach Bazaar on Friday
be! 8 p.m. 415 Beach 72nd Street nights through August 24, as Lore-
Get ready to sing, clap and na serenades you with her catchy
LIVE MUSIC: dance your heart out with The Saturday, August 18 ukulele tunes and smooth voice.
Thursday, August 16 Fabulous Wades at Rogers! Their 8 p.m. 167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. infectious delivery of 50s, 60s and At Breezy Point Surf Club’s Cap-
Rockaway musicMeister, Simon 70s rock n’ roll hits truly repre- tain’s Gig — get ready for a fun, SPECIAL MENTION
Chardiet, serves up a feast of rock sents why The Wades are one of all-request rock n’ roll party with 2ND ANNUAL CARIBBEAN
surprises at his one-man show at Rockaway’s most talented, com- Dueling Pianos — where YOU CARNIVAL
La Barracuda. Plus with delicioso munity centric local family bands. pick the playlists! From Billy Joel Saturday, August 18
Colombian beach fare food on the 203 Beach 116th Street to Bon Jovi to Britney Spears, no 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
menu — this La Barracuda/Char- tune is off-limits. Pay $10 at the BP Time to play plenty mas at the
diet fusion experience is not one Friday, August 17 gate to get a voucher for access, 2nd Annual Caribbean Carnival!
to miss! 9 p.m. which can also be used towards This year’s fantastic entertainment
Beach 97th Street & Rockaway Breezy Point Mardi Gras may food or beverages at Captain’s Gig. lineup includes: Trinidad and To-
Beach Blvd. still be a few weeks away, but that 1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy bago calypso legends, Lord Nel-
doesn’t mean you can’t start the Point son popularly known for the song,
Thursday, August 16 party early. Start your weekend “Meh Lover;” and soca parang ca-
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. right with the Mardi Gras Band at Saturday, August 18 lypsonian, Poser, known for hilari-
Set sail with seafaring acoustic the Breezy Point BayHouse. 8 p.m. ous favorite, “Ah Tell She.” Also MC
gypsy soul duo, Stell & Snuggs. 500 Bayside, Breezy Point They may be gray, but they’re Wassy, Natasha Wilson, Lady Spar-
From instrumental Brazilian not old! The Grayriders will have kles and Chucky & LiveWire are also
street music (choro), Colombi- Friday, August 17 you on your feet, playing your fa- headliners included among several
an cumbia, cajun, retro-pop, and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. vorites from the Dead, the Stones, other entertainment acts. The Car-
original music, Stell & Snuggs Grab a drink and go 3 Sheets Los Lobos, Wilco and more, at the nival kicks off at Beach 20th Street
beckons you to a musical sailing to the Wind with this Rockaway Breezy Point BayHouse. and Seagirt Blvd. The event will
adventure, where you definitely favorite. Enjoy classic rock and 500 Bayside, Breezy Point feature a parade of floats, steel pan
won’t want to jump ship. blues to the backdrop of the Man- bands, moko jumbies and mas-
Caracas, Beach 106th Conces- hattan skyline at the Belle Harbor Sunday, August 19 queraders, and culminate with live
sion Yacht Club. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. performances at Bayswater Park,
533 Beach 126th Street Forget the Monday blues, head located at 701 Beach 32nd Street.
Thursday, August 16 to Breezy to enjoy the last drops of It’s not too late to get your Carni-
7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18 your weekend with the Backstreet val costume, volunteer or vendor
Bungalow heats up with its 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Band at Breezy Point Surf Club’s at the event. For more info, contact
summertime series, Thursdays Summer is flying, and with Captain’s Gig Restaurant. And the Senator's office at 718-523-
with Bobby Butler and Friends. Wine with Sue playing their final with great bay views, food and 3069.
The Butler will be rockin’ out with Low Tide Bar show for summer drinks, you’ll be at ease and ready
Walker Hornung, and with these 2018, folks —don’t miss your last to face the work week. OTHER ART NEWS
two on stage — get ready to sweat chance to rock out to the band’s Thursday, August 16
in a dancin’ feast of rock, reggae, notoriously dead-on rock party Sunday, August 19 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
roots, funk, soul, blues and soca! covers and wild live shows under 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rockaway Love Yoga Studio
377 Beach 92nd Street the stars on the boardwalk! This evening at La Barracuda, presents, "Delicate Obsessions,"
Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th Con- Rockaway Beach meets Brazil with an art exhibition featuring works
Friday, August 17 cession renowned guitarist, Ben Sher, and by local artists, Bex, Erica Rose
8 p.m. the New England Quartet in a beau- Levine and Caro Arevalo, show-
Tonight at Uma’s —high energy Saturday, August 18 tiful summer evening of samba, casing an eclectic collection of
acoustic 4-piece band, SquidRow, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. bossa nova and of course jazz. works including exotic portraits,
joins forces with critically-ac- Salsondria, brings their hot Beach 97th Street & Rockaway vibrant oils and astrologically-in-
claimed clarinet musician, Jerry floating Cubano dance party to Beach Blvd. spired works in pen and ink.
Weimer, playing Tom Wait and La Barracuda. With their sizzling 90-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
other delights. mix of traditional and contem- Tuesdays Got info on live music and art
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. porary Cuban music topped off 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. exhibitions coming up in Rocka-
with a twist of r&b and soul, you’ll Looking for an eclectic open way and Broad Channel? Send
Friday, August 17 be spinning on the dance floor all mic night in The Rock? Well, Con- it to kami@rockawaytimes.com
6 p.m to 10 p.m. night long! nolly’s is one of locals’ favorite with the subject line: “Rockaway
It’s Jammin’ Jon’s birthday, and Beach 97th Street & Rockaway and with Professa Squid as host, Good Times.”
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A/C and More! MSRP $36,830, VIN#5LKUL01624, $4,417 Due at
Inception Includes 1st Month Payment $3,497 Down Payment,
For Service $0 Security Deposit. For those who qualify $2750 Lincoln RCL
Cash. Tax, Title MV fees. add’l. Expires 8/31/18.
$645 Bank Fee, $0 Security Deposit. For those who qualify
$1000 RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees add’l. Expires 8/31/18.

BRAND NEW 2018 LINCOLN


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$
339
PER MO./36 MOS LEASE

CONTINENTAL
INCREDIBLE LIVERY PRICING ON SELECT MODELS!
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4 AVAILABLE... LEASING FOR MUCH, MUCH LESS!
Select 101A, 3.7L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic, P/S, ABS, A/C & Much
More! MSRP $43,705, VIN#2LJBL38129. $5,354 Due at Inception Inc.
1st Month Payment, $4,370 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0 Security
Deposit. Tax, Title & MV Fees addt’l. Expires8/31/18.

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• Meticulous 200-Point inspection by
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• The confidence of a 6-year/100,000
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$
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FOR 26,998
Auto, A/C, Black, Only
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FOR 28,995
Auto, A/C, Red, Navigation, M/
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FOR 31,995 38,995
Loaded, Red, V6, Auto.
* $
BUY
FOR
Only 300 Miles! Auto, A/C,
*

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consummation in lieu of Lincoln rebates. Closed end lease subject to credit approval thru Lincoln AFS. Total Payments/purchase
option: $10,260/$24,423 (Lincoln MKZ), $12,204/$24,647 (Lincoln MKX), $10,260/$22,398 (Lincoln MKC). Leases are 25¢ per
mile over Lincoln MKZ 7,500, Lincoln MKC/Lincoln MKX 7,500 miles per year. Lessee responsible fore excess wear/tear/maint/
repair. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors photos used for illustrative purposes only. DCA#0806391, DMV#6240988.
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