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WILL JOAQUIN STRIKE?
HIT PARADE!
POSEIDON IS START OF SOMETHING BIG
Hurricane Prep Being Done On Rockaway Beaches

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Rain Or Shine This Weekend:

116th Fall Fest /
School Open Houses
INSIDE:
Fall Is The Time To Fix- Pages 10-12
Riis Park Restaurant Open All Year
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Preparing for Joaquin

A Cone of Uncertainty has the
east coast on its toes. The hurricane season has given the area
a break since the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, but that may soon
change with Hurricane Joaquin. As
of Wednesday afternoon, Joaquins
projected path was still unclear,
but some forecasts suggested it
might be heading our way.
On Wednesday morning, Tropical Storm Joaquin reached above
75 mph winds as it churned
around the Bahamas, making it a
Category 1 Hurricane and the third
Hurricane of the season. Experts
said the storm was expected to
strengthen. According to weather.
com, the American GFS model
showed Joaquin making a northwestward turn slamming it into
the Mideast or further north. The
European ECMWF model suggested that the storm would head out
to sea and wouldnt make landfall.
If the storm heads in our direction,
it could make landfall late in the

weekend or early next week.
Even if the storm doesnt make
direct landfall, coastal towns may
still experience some beach erosion, coastal flooding, inland
flooding from heavy rain and stiff
winds. With such a possible threat,
the Parks Department is taking
measures to prepare.
In Rockaway, we will install
flood logs, aluminum panels that
fit into the openings of the baffle
wall at each street end, from Beach
127th Street to Beach 149th Street.
We expect this installation to occur
on Friday or Saturday, depending
on conditions, a Parks spokesperson said. On Wednesday morning,
the Parks Department performed
a drill to practice the installation
of these flood logs. The flood logs
will essentially close access to the
beach in this area. More beaches
may close as the forecast is updated, Parks added.
On Thursday, the Parks De-
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photos with the theme Find Your
Park. Twenty people submitted 50
photos of parks. These photos did
not have to be of national parks,
and so also included state and city
parks. A panel selected the top ten
images; and crowd-sourced voting
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While he may have been exaggerating, delivering the mail is an
important job, and FedEx is one of
the countrys leading companies
in mail delivery. They will be holding a recruitment on Wednesday,
October 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at
348 Beach 71st Street in Arverne.
FedEx is looking for both seasonal
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By Kevin Boyle
A Wee Story
Ok, its not going in the history
books and its not clean enough for
Readers Digest but I gotta share a
little story. Wait, is Readers Digest
still published? Its hard to tell. If
youre in a doctors office (waiting
and waiting and slowly I turn) you
might come across an old Readers
Digest. Or it might just look old.
The little magazine couldve been
sitting there since the 1960s or arrived last week. It never changes.
Or if it has, I havent noticed.
Readers Digest was a good place
for little stories and quick humor.
Now, such things, of course, go online and in most cases, are never
to be found.
Its kinda like the tree falling in
the forest and whether it makes a
sound or not. The reason we all
know that question is because it
really can be debated. So dont tell
me you have the right answer. Of
course, the question is so familiar
its given birth to a lame joke or
two: If a man speaks in a forest and
there is no woman around, is he
still wrong?
Anyway, unless things are written down, in some place where
people can find them, good little
stories become the tree that didnt
make a sound. Im twisting that
old philosophical question into a

pretzel of a metaphor so maybe I
just better get to my slightly offcolor true story.
In polite western society men
stand side by side at public urinals.
Its the way it is. And because thats
the way it is, its ok to talk about
them in this column, right? Like
urinals, this is a public space.
More often than not youre
shoulder to shoulder with somebody youve never met and are unlikely to ever meet again. There are
no Roberts Rules; no handbook of
proper etiquette. Do you exchange
pleasantries? How bout them
Mets? Or do you stare straight
ahead and not say boo? The size
of the mens room has a lot to do
with the conversational flow, so to
speak.
If youre in a big room with a
bank of urinals, like at a stadium,
you dont say anything. You get in;
get out. But if youre in a tiny room
with, say, two urinals, it gets a little
tricky. Theres only one rule: dont
get too friendly.
Really, theres not much to say
but were pretty much trained to
acknowledge another human that
we could literally rub shoulders
with. If a guy next to you says, How
bout them Mets? Its no time to
tell the guy you like the Yankees or
start a discussion. You say one or
two words or three Ya Gotta Believe-- and then zip and leave.
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Three men I know, one older
than the other two, happened to be
in a mens room with three urinals.
Because they knew each other the
conversation had to be better than
How bout them Mets?
One guy ---ok, it was my brother ---- decided it was a perfect time
for a philosophical debate. What
size bill would it have to be for you
to fish it out of the urinal? I think
itd have to be at least a fifty, one
guy says. My brother says itd have
to be a full hundred-dollar bill.
The last guy says, I grew up in
the Great Depression, Id go in for
a quarter.
You wont find that in The Greatest Generation or in Readers Digest but now its written down,
maybe with the chance to live on
in history. And hey, if no one responds, Ill know it didnt make a
sound in the forest.
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Rain Or Shine:
Beach 116th Fall Festival Returns

By Katie McFadden
The beach is closed, the air is
brisk and fall is starting to set in,
but that doesnt mean the fun is
over. The second annual Beach
116th Street Fall Festival is set for
Sunday.
From noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday,
October 4, all are welcome to join
in for some family fun on Beach
116th Street. There will be plenty to do for all ages at the event,
which is sponsored by the Beach
116th Street Partnership.
This is really an opportunity
for people to come back to Beach
116th Street again for great shopping in our stores and well be
highlighting a lot of local artists as
well, Linda Humphrey, Executive
Director of the Beach 116th Street
Partnership, said. For those who
remember and miss the Rockaway Music and Art Councils Fall
Festival that used to be held in Riis
Park, Beach 116th Streets fall festival aims to bring some of those traditions back. Years ago, you could
go to Riis Park where they had this
fall event highlighting artists, photographers and other crafters and
thats no longer happening. Were
looking to bring in more local art-
ists to this festival. There are a lot of

good shops on Beach 116th Street
throughout the year and this also
serves as an opportunity to showcase some of the artists that may
not have storefronts, Humphrey
said.
The event will also showcase
some who share their art through
TENTS AT THE 2014 FALL FEST
music. We have local bands coming and a huge sound system and
a great stage, Humphrey said.
Among those bands are local favorite Solshyne, which often covers Grateful Dead and other rock
tunes. Newcomer Chelsea Soto
will sing reggae with her band Side
7. There will also be various jazz
musicians.
Kids will get to enjoy things like
a rock climbing wall and bouncy
castles. The FDNY will also be on
hand with their fire education
trailer to teach people about the
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importance of fire safety. For the
older kids, or those 21 and over,
there will be a beer garden in the
parking lot of Station Liquors. If
you get hungry, feel free to dine at
any of the restaurants on the block,
or try out some of the other food
vendors that will have set ups, including Goodys BBQ, Cuisine By
Claudette, Ciros Bakery and more.
In the spirit of fall, there will
be a pumpkin patch area that will
feature a mural painted by artist
Geoff Rawling, which families will
be able to put their face in and take
fun, festive photos.
People should come out on
Sunday because its a local Rockaway event and theres plenty of fun
to be had and great music to be
heard and everyone can see what
else is going on on Beach 116th
Street. We have these amazing local merchants here year round.
Come revisit the block and have
a fun day with the family, Humphrey said.
The festival will take place
between Newport Avenue and
Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Parking will be available on the beach
block of Beach 116th and surrounding blocks. As we go to press,
the weather forecast for Sunday
calls for rain, but Humphrey says
the event will go on rain or shine.
Hopefully the weather cooperates
and Rockaway can come out for
this seasonal fall festival, she said.
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the place taking over the indoor space
at Bay 9. An Oktoberfest is scheduled
for October 10-11th.
*****
Its that time of year to start thinking
about next year. High Schools are
holding open houses for parents and
eighth graders. Please see pages 34-38
for school info and open house dates.
As we went to press a cone of uncertainty surrounded the path of Hurricane Joaquin. Please check your
flashlights, generators, and water
supplies. And have a plan.
*****
Keep an eye out for a new documentary: Everything Is Different Now:
Rockaway After the Storm. The film,
by Jennifer Callahan who produced
the outstanding The Bungalows of
Rockaway documents the first summer and fall after the storm. In late
October, the documentary will debut
on THIRTEEN/WNET and WLIW/
Channel 21.
*****
The Graybeards are holding their annual blood drive on Sunday, October 4
at St. Francis de Sales on Beach 129th
Street. Stop by and donate between
7:30 am and 1:30 pm.
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And now we pause for a word for our
sponsors. We love the compliments
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*****
The holidays will be here before you
know it. So maybe its time for a fall
fix it. Pages 10-13 have helpful hints
articles and our advertisers offer what
youll need!
*****
Great Caesars Ghost! What kind of
newspaper would we be if we didnt
mention the passing of Jack Larson
last week. Larson played cub reporter,
Jimmy Olson, in the iconic Superman
TV series.
*****
Who says Rockaway is just a summer
place? After a successful summer season, the folks who brought you Riis
Park Beach Bazaar, will partner with
Wildfeast, one of their vendors, to
open an off-season seafood bar-restaurant. Riis Point will be the name of
*****
Rick Horan, aka Citizen Rick, writes
the column Ideas for Smarter Transportation. Its an important column
because transportation is such a
vexing challenge for Rockaway. This
week, he takes the Department of
Transportation (DOT) to task. He
submitted questions to DOT and got
back such nonsensical answers that
youre left knowing theres no hope!
*****
Speaking of columns in the Rockaway Times, one might be on its way
to oblivion or at least a name change.
Bruce Bernfeld started writing Diary
of a Fat Man a few months ago and
has since lost 50 pounds!
*****
One of our favorite reporters, Katie
Honan of DNAinfo, reports that the
refurbished hockey rink at Beach
108th street has a blue surface to fake
out the seagulls. Seagulls like to drop
shells on hard surfaces so they can
get at the food inside. The blue surface looks like the nearby ocean so the
birds look for other surfaces.
*****
The car shuffle is over. Parking restrictions have ended for the season.
*****
FROM THE MTA: The Brooklynbound (north) side of the Marine
Parkway-Gil
Hodges
Memorial
Bridge will be closed to traffic during overnight hours from Monday
night through Friday morning, Oct.
1-8 to allow for setting of the steel on
the new Rockaway Point Boulevard
overpass. All north-bound traffic will
be detoured to the Cross Island Veterans Memorial Bridge between 11 p.m.
and 5 a.m. nightly with the exception
of the Q35 bus, which will continue to
operate along its normal route.
*****
Facebook can be extremely annoying so for you people not on it, youre
not missing much. This week a hoax
made the rounds: Now its official!
It has been published in the media.
Facebook has just released the entry
price: $5.99 to keep the subscription
of your status to be set to private.
Many, many people posted it, presumably for the benefit of all their
friends. It wasnt true. Another mass
of people posted jokes or riffs on
the scam. It all got very tiresome. By
the way, Bill Gates will not pay you
$24,000 to forward an email.
*****
Last we heard: The 116th Street Fall
Fest is Sunday: rain or shine!
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Community House Comedy
Top Tier Talent To Bring Laughs To Rockaway

By Katie McFadden
In the mood to laugh? You dont
need to go to Manhattan for a night
of great comedy. Two top-notch comedians are coming to town for the
Community Houses first comedy
night.
Dont let the midweek slump get
you down. Head to the Community
House at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 for some quality humor by
up-and-coming comedians, Mark
Normand and Joe List.
Are you a fan of Amy Schumers
work? Mark Normand knows it well.
He has appeared on her Comedy
Central show Inside Amy Schumer and has opened up for her. You
may have also seen him on Conan,
TruTv, Best Week Ever, Last Comic
Standing or during his half-hour
Comedy Central special. Originally from New Orleans, Normand
moved to New York after college
and quickly made his mark on the
NYC and national comedy scene. In
2011, he was picked as one of Comedy Centrals Comics to Watch. In
2012, he appeared on John Olivers
New York Standup Show. In 2013,
he won Carolines March Madness
competition, beating out 63 other
Mark Normand
comedians and was voted Village
Voices Best Comedian of 2013.
Normand often performs at popular
Manhattan comedy clubs like Stand
Up NY and Comedy Cellar and does
festivals across the country.
Joe List, originally from Boston,
moved to New York in 2007. List has
Joe List
also appeared on Comedy Central
on Gotham Comedy Live and a
half-hour special. He made his network television debut on Late Night
with David Letterman in 2014. This
year, he made it to the top 10 on
NBCs Last Comic Standing. List
will also appear on a Comedy Cen-
tral Half Hour special on October 24.

Normand and List have teamed
up to create a weekly comedy podcast called Tuesdays with Stories,
which they produce at Stand Up NY
Labs. Later this month, the duo will
bring their talents to the backyard
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Building Back Rockaway Using Nature As A Guide

By Dylan Watton
As a young man, Walter Meyer found himself in the middle

of the ocean. Not by chance, of
coursealong with five adults and
ten cousins, Meyer traversed the
seas in a Jules Verne-esque journey from South Florida to Portugal, sailing in a boat hand built
by his father and his uncles. For
days, he was surrounded by a cerulean paradise, miles and miles of
open ocean. On the tenth day, they
reached what Meyer called the
doldrums of the Atlantic. Theres
no wind, and anything that floats
just ends up right in the center of
the ocean. In this case, what was
floating was a pile of garbage the
size of Rhode Island, by Meyers
estimation. All the mistakes of
man in one space, he described it
as. It was heartbreaking and stuck
with me.
Meyers deep connection to the
coast, his travel experiences, and
his family background have all
lead to his current place in life as
an urban designer at Local Office
Landscape Architecture (LOLA),
which he founded in 2006 with
Harvard classmate Jennifer Bolstad. Meyer comes from a multigenerational tree-farming family
and counts noted Boston architect
Maurice Childs as a family member as well. After working at various architecture firms, he sought
to fuse his interests in urban design with his love for the environment. We [he and Jennifer] work
together to deliver ecological urbanism, integrating nature with
neighborhoods, he said. Nature
has these rules that if you dont follow them you end up rebuilding.
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been threefold. In addition to his
work at his LOLA, Meyer teaches
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his classes to Rockaway for various projects. You cant teach students about coastal resiliency in
New York City unless youre talking
about Rockaway, he said.
His professional work in Rockaway
is directly centered on this idea of
coastal resiliency, highlighted by
LOLAs efforts in designing a pilot

project called the Double Dune
Forest and the proposed Rockaway
East Resiliency Preserve (RERP).
The former project utilized computer designs to create a system of
vegetated dunes, oriented to dissipate wave energy and protect the
beach blocks from storm damage,
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Quick, Inexpensive Ways to
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A seasonal home makeover
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be difficult to execute. Quick, easy
and innovative ideas can give your
home the fall flair needed to celebrate the season.
Seasonal dcor updates should
jive with your homes style, while
also adding something extra to the
mix, says Eric Cohler, who has
been listed as a top international
designer by House Beautiful and
Elle Dcor magazines. Keep it
easy though, so that when the season is over, you wont end up with
displayed in your home to highlight seasonal colors. Whether you

want to get spooky for Halloween
or focus on falls natural hues, this
task wont take long to do and will
greatly impact the look and feel of
each room.
Pops of Color
With relatively little effort, you
can add bright, bold colors to your
home by swapping out the knobs
and handles on your cabinets, credenzas and other furniture, says
Cohler.
Seasonal sets of cabinet hardware can keep the look fresh in
your home. All you need is a screwdriver and a few hours.
A free web-based application,
Splash by Amerock, offers a new
interactive design and shopping
experience by allowing you to truly customize hardware for cabinets
and furniture. The interactive site
a lack of motivation to refresh and

a space that feels pass.
To add autumn elements to
your home without completely
revamping your interior, consider
these ideas:
Rotating Gallery
A digital photo display is the
easiest way to showcase seasonally suitable photos of friends and
family. In fall, that means Halloween portraits, autumn picnics,
trips to the pumpkin patch, and
back-to-school photos.
Consider rotating the artwork
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and first of its kind product line allows you to test various colors and
shapes of cabinetry hardware and
view the different looks on different style and color cabinets.
From kitchens to bathrooms to
bedrooms and living areas, you
can make your rooms pop with
bold colors. Think orange, purple
and black for Halloween flair, or
greens, reds and browns for a natural effect.
Hardware is easy to swap out
and you can give your home a
fun, fresh fall makeover inexpensively and without much hassle. To
check out 20 unique color options,
visit www.Amerock.com.
Curtains
Another easy way to make a
quick look-and-feel change to a
room is by swapping out curtains.
Its a great way to customize a
space to better fit the mood of the
season. Whats more -- a quarterly
rotation of window treatments
presents a much-needed opportunity for a good cleaning. Be sure to
store your freshly laundered linens
in a sealed bag so they dont collect
dust. When they make their appearance the following year, they
will be vibrant and fresh.
Fall can be a particularly busy
time of year; however, a few easily
implemented ideas can go a long
way to add a festive vibe to your
home. (StatePoint)
How to Conduct a DIY

Home Energy Audit
This fall, why not consider making needed improvements in your
home to help increase energy efficiency and save big in the long
run?
Here is a short checklist for a
DIY home energy audit.
Seal Air Leaks
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, sealing air leaks
around the house can save
up to 30 percent of energy
costs annually.
To find leaks, conduct a thorough visual
inspection for gaps and
cracks by baseboards,
where the walls and
ceiling meet, around
door frames, and near
cable and phone line wall
plates.
Spot a gap? Caulk it. Use
painters tape for a cleaner
job. Hold the caulking gun at
an angle for best results, and
apply in a continuous stream.
Improve insulation around
windows and doors with weatherstripping. Measure the gap you
need to fill to identify the width
of weather-stripping needed and
determine whether you should apply it from the inside or outside.
Before starting, read the package

instructions to ensure youre using
the right materials. Cut to size and
install.
Lastly, check if your fireplace
flue is open. If so, close it when not
in use for additional savings.
Make Smart Upgrades
One quick way to check your
windows for inefficiencies is to
look for condensation, frost
and other moisture. The
Department of Energy
also recommends closing your windows on
a dollar bill. If you can
easily pull the bill out,
the window might be
losing substantial energy and may require repair
or replacement.
Additionally,
ENERGY
STAR reports that homeowners who choose windows that
have earned the ENERGY
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If its time for an upgrade, look
for ENERGY STAR qualified windows that offer innovative technologies and improve energy efficiency.
Exterior remodeling companies
like Window World, an ENERGY

STAR partner, offer more highperformance options featuring
technologies like a Warm-Edge
Spacer System, which blocks escaping heat between glass layers.
Additionally, the company sells
windows made with high-performance Low Emissivity Glass, featuring a microscopic silver coating
that actively blocks heat gain during the summer and heat loss during the winter. To further improve
efficiency, Window Worlds replacement windows also contain
argon gas between their glass layers. Because Argon is denser than
air, it acts as an ideal insulator.
Change Behavior
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Do an audit of not only your
homes features, but of the occupants as well. Are lights left on in
empty rooms? Is the television on
when no one is watching it? From
switching to cold water laundry
cycles to taking advantage of sunlight for warmth and light -- modifications of energy and cost-saving
resources dont need to be a sacrifice.
To save energy, improve the
comfort of your home and do your
part to be more environmentally
conscientious, conduct a do-ityourself energy audit. Youll likely
discover many areas in your home
that should be improved. (StatePoint)
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2- First impressions. Walking up
to your home, the main entrance
gives the first impression. A fresh
coat of paint on the front door and
updating the entrance lighting can
drastically improve on first impressions.
3- Kitchen cleanup. Adding some
pull out shelves to your kitchen
cabinets can drastically improve
on your storage and reduces cluttered counter space.
4- Closet organizers. Looking to
remove some of that clutter in the
bedrooms? Closet organizers will
give you more storage with easier
access to your things.
5- Re-grout. No matter if it is in the
kitchen or bathroom, re-grouting
gives tile a fresh look. Changing
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look as well.
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bigger. Buy inexpensive mirrors
and paint the frame to match your
wall (or to accent your wall) to give
it a personal touch.
8- Half paint. Give a room the appearance of being taller and bigger
by painting the walls at half height.
This would also give you the opportunity to add color to a room,
giving it a new look with half the
work of painting the entire room.
9- Chair molding. Adding a molding around the perimeter of a dining room at the height of the top of
the chairs will add character to a
room while giving it a very different look at minimal cost.
10- Wood accent wall. Ive noticed
a lot of people getting back into
the wood look these days. Simply
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with 1 by 4s and stain or paint to
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ment project, would stretch from

Beaches 32nd and 56th Street and
similarly create a dune system designed to protect the development
from another Sandy-type disaster.
From 32nd St. to 56th wed be
creating a park from the flatlands
and raising it and sinking it strategically, with the goal of creating positive drainage, Meyer explained. In Rockaway the ocean
side is on higher ground, the bay
side is medium, but around Rockaway Beach Boulevard is low. A
light sunshower creates ponding there. Our goal would be to
drain water away from the street
and into the preserve. Much of
Meyers research and design has
focused on the use of tree roots,
particularly pitch pines, and how
they help prevent rushing storm
water from destroying buildings.
Nature taught us a lot about resiliency after Sandy, Meyer said.
Its important those lessons dont
get lost. Meyer said that he is still
waiting on city approval for the Arvene East project, and said that in
order to maintain the affordability
of the homes it would require a 20
percent subsidy from the government. Even if the development
doesnt go through, he added,
the preserve should still be built
for the thousands of Rockaway

residents.
Meyers third tier of work in
Rockaway has been philanthropic.
He has worked closely with the
Coastal Marine Resource Center,
which has participated in cleanups of Rockaway Beach and Jamaica Bay. In April 2013, Meyer and
Bolstad received the White Houses
Champions of Change Award for
their work in providing solar power to devastated areas of Rockaway following Hurricane Sandy.
Through the CMRC, he helped create Power Rockaways Resilience,
which seeks to install solar panels
on critical businesses throughout
Rockaway.
Though he grew up in South
Florida and currently lives in
Brooklyn, Meyer said that Rockaway is his spiritual home now. He
frequently comes to the peninsula
to surf, and owns a bungalow on
Beach 43rd Street thats still being
fixed post-Sandy. He has found a
spot in New York City where nature
is integral to everyday life. We
have to find 21st century solutions
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Riis Park as the Riis Park Beach
Bazaar (RPBB) came in and transformed the area. Throughout the
season locals and visitors were
treated to gourmet food not typically found on the peninsula, boutiques ranging from sunglasses to
artists workshops, and a steady
dose of live music and DJs. Belvy
Klein, one of the owners of RPBBs
forbearer, the Brooklyn Night Bazaar, and the director of RPBB, said
that the successful summer took
everyone by surprise.
I think the summer exceeded
everyones expectations by a lot,
Klein said. The National Parks
Service told us repeatedly that
Riis hadnt seen numbers like this
in 25 years. In July and August the
weather was great but I really think
the programming and food really
attracted people to come here. At
first it was a curiosity thing but
then people came consistently
from the city and from [Rockaway]
as well.
RPBB was so successful, in fact,
that it was extended past its initial
Labor Day finish date until the last
weekend in September. During
this time I got to thinking, Klein
said. We have these yearlong
leases at this awesome, beautiful
spacewhy dont we give it a shot
in the fall and winter too? I ran it
by a lot of regulars from Breezy,
Neponsit, Belle Harbor, and they
were all very responsive to the
idea.
Working with one of the vendors that was a hit during the summer months, RPBB will be open
year round with Wildfeast at Riis
and Riis Point, a restaurant/bar
collaboration. Wildfeast sources
all of their fish and game locally,
with all of their vegetables coming from their own one-acre farm
on the Peconic Land Trust in North
Fork, Long Island. Among the
menu items that will be returning
from summer are short rib sliders,
North Fork lamb, and clam chowder. Riis Point will feature craft
cocktails and beers and will have
flat screen TVs lining the areas so
that patrons can watch football,
hockey, and morethat is, if they
get tired of looking at the beach.

For Wildfeast at Riis opening
weekend on October 10 and October 11, the area will turn into a
Bavarian bazaar as the new establishment celebrates Oktoberfest.
The menu will include German
classics such as bratwurst, schnitzel, and hendl (German-style roast
chicken), with house-baked jumbo pretzels and charcuterie being
served at the bar. Additionally, the
bar will have a special beer menu
consisting of Oktoberfest favorites
such as traditional pilsners and
Sam Adams Oktoberfest. It is being
billed as the first and only oceanfront Oktoberfest in New York
City.
Looking past the Munich
munchfest, Klein said that a number of one-off programming events
are being planned. Rockaway is
such a dog town, so were working
on a Halloween dog costume party
thing, he said. Among the other
activities being discussed are harvest fairs, farmers markets, pumpkin carving around Thanksgiving,
and a crab boil. Were looking for a
lot of different activities that families can come and enjoy, Klein
added.
While Riis Park does offer magnificent views of the ocean and its
famous architecture, it can also
be a challenging place for an offseason restaurant due to swirling
winds and biting cold. But Klein
and his partners are prepared for
that challenge. Its the Atlantic in
the winter, he said matter-of-factly. We dont have huge expectations for it right now. But word of
mouth has been extremely positive and we have a strong social
media presence. He also stressed
that the Bay 9 doors do go down
while still offering views of the
ocean and that the space inside
will be heated.
Wildfeast at Riiss initial hours
will be 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on Monday,
Thursday, and Friday with 10 a.m.
brunches on Saturday and Sunday
featuring a traditional Irish breakfast. In a change from the summer,
parking will be free. Looking back,
this summer has been rad, Klein
said. The next season should be
even better.
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Dear Editor:
Thanks again for your support
this year. We had a good Scrawl
with a lot of great feedback. Everyone had a good time and no
one got out of hand (its not designed to be a crazy bar crawl).
I met one woman from Manhattan, Kitty, who said she had been
here every weekend but stuck to
only a few places and was really
excited that the Scrawl made her
aware of so much more in Rockaway and to find out Rockaway
was still open throughout the
year! That alone made the Scrawl
worth it to me.
I think one thing I did not emphasize enough about the Scrawl
is that it truly is an event created
to promote and support local
businesses. The businesses offer
great deals to reward the locals
and regulars while also enticing
others to Scrawl around and discover new things. I will be working every year to refine and improve the Scrawl for Rockaway
so stay tuned for next years new
and improved Rockaway Scrawl!
Next year we will be simplifying it even more and possibly
adding bonus Sunday for the restaurants and bars as well. I am
open to any suggestions or critiques anyone has to offer.
Our Winners this year (the
WOMEN have it!): 1st PLACE: Janine DaSilva; 2nd PLACE: Marni
Sugar; 3rd PLACE: Michelle Henrichsen
Special shout outs to Tommy
Burke and Finbar Devine for a
valiant effort!
Max Power
Dear Editor:
I wanted to give a special thanks
to Ms. Portia Dyrenforth the Chief
Parks Dept. Administrator in the
Rockaways. I had a problem with
one of the parks in Rockaway and
went to Ms. Dyrenforth asking for
help. She not only handled the
problem but exceeded what I had
asked for. Her willingness to help
was so greatly appreciated. Its so
nice to know we have someone
of Ms. Dyrenforths caliber at the
helm of running our parks!
Mike Feldman
(Letters posted to our website
in response to Ideas For Smarter
Transportation)
SBS Slammed
Dear Editor:
The issue is not really Select Bus
(SBS). The Transit Authority has
implemented SBS on the major
midtown Manhattan crosstown
streets without any reserved bus
lanes. SBS is simply an excuse to
create reserved bus lanes. There
is no reason, no evidence, that
demonstrates that there is any net
benefit to SBS in an area such as
Woodhaven Boulevard.
The whole purpose of reserved
bus lanes is to prevent, or at least
decrease driving. Otherwise, what
rational person would propose a
roadway modification (I cant call
it an improvement) that might
possibly help fewer than 30,000
people per day and would significantly inconvenience, if not actually harm, upwards of 100,000 people per day?
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And, when we are trying to reduce pollution, what rational

person would take an action that
would increase pollution? Certainly having 64,000 rush hour vehicles
spend more time idling in traffic
will significantly increase air pollution on Woodhaven Boulevard.
In fact, since we know that pollution kills, why havent the police
arrested the Transportation Commissioner and charged her with
attempted murder, because that
is certainly the result of deliberate
air pollution.
And a good project evaluation,
as required by federal law, requires
evaluation of both the do nothing alternative as well as other
possibilities such as QueensRail. Even a cursory look would
show that the rail solution is far
superior to SBS. Cost estimates for
the rail solution range from about
$350 million to just under a billion
dollars while the chosen SBS solution will cost upwards of a quarter
of a billion dollars. A far superior
solution that will decrease air pollution, result in a MUCH quicker
trip, and only cost about $600,000
million more.
The real Queens question is,
why was it worth spending $2 billion to extend the #7 line to the far
west side for 32,000 commuters
but it isnt worth less than half of
that for upwards of 30,000 Queens
commuters?
Eugene Falik
Real Estate Is Real

Reason
Dear Editor:
The #7 line was not extended to
benefit commuters at all. It was extended to increase real estate values so the developers who are all
friends of Bloomberg would make
a killing and profit more. Nothing
is done to help commuters. There
is always a hidden agenda. De Blasios fixation on getting rid of the
Central Park horse carriages which

he is painting as an animal rights
issue, has nothing to do with animals. It is payback to his campaign
contributors so the real estate the
stables occupy can be converted to
condos.
Dont believe anything the city
tells you. All the proposed SBS
benefits are alleged. Nothing has
been proven. Thats why DOT and
the MTA have refused to answer
any questions or share results from
their models. Because they have
no proof SBS will work. They can
only make allegations. We must
educate the public. It is irresponsible to route cars and trucks down a
narrow residential street, Trotting
Course Lane, who residents have
no idea what the city is planning
or their street. DOT has already
created unsafe conditions with
their bus lane and the right turn
Ito Yellowstone Blvd and unclear
and misleading signage where
the words right turns are in too
small a print to be read by vehicles
traveling over 10 mph, and some
signs merely say buses only, not
even mentioning that right turns
are permitted from tHe bus lane..
If DOT cant properly implement a
simple bus lane, how can we trust
them with SBS on Woodhaven?
Allan Rosen
We Need Both
(Regarding the new medical facility
coming to Beach 105th street)
Dear Editor:
We need both this new Medical Facility which is on the way and St.
Johns Episcopal Hospital. There
are many residents to be served
when it comes to so many different medical problems and of
course emergencys that people
may have. Im sure and I hope
many would agree with me on this
especially since this growing Community lost Peninsula Hospital.
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OCTOBER
BOARDWALK UPDATE
With the beach season officially
over, the Parks Department has released its October 2015 boardwalk
update with information about the
next steps and a timeline for completion of the project.
The boardwalk is substantially
complete in both Phases 1 and
2, from Beach 86th to Beach 97th
Street and Beach 97th to Beach
107th Streets, respectively; all that
remains in those areas are the construction of more access ramps
and the remaining planting on the
land and beach side of the boardwalk. Both areas will remain open
to the public throughout this process.
In Phase 3, Beach 108th to
Beach 126th Street, water main
relocation will commence including some temporary shut downs
with the DEP, with pipe and h-pile
driving following that. The installation of the chain linked fencing
will continue in parallel with the
water main relocation. Installation
of sand retaining wall panels and
boardwalk pile caps will begin, as
well. During this process, beach
access in this phase will only be
at Beach 108th Street and Beach
116th Street.
In Phase 4A, removals are a complete and H-pile driving, sand retaining wall installation, pipe pile
driving, and pre-cast plank installation are almost all complete. Precast plank installation & grouting
will continue, with boardwalk railing installation will commence in
October. In Phase 4B, from Beach
73rd to Beach 86th Street and
Beach 60th to Beach 73rd Street,
boardwalk pipe pile, H-pile driving, and sand retaining wall and
boardwalk pile cap installation are
substantially complete, with installation of the pre-cast pile caps,
sand fill under the boardwalk,
electrical and plumbing utilities,
and pre-cast plank installation for
the new boardwalk continuing.
Beach 73rd Street and Beach 86th
Street entrances will remain open
to the public.
In Phase 5, Beach 39th to Beach
60th Street, removal of existing
boardwalk, chain link fence installation, and clearing & grubbing
will continue. H-pile and pipe pile
driving, as well as sand retaining
wall panel installation, will begin
in October. No beach access will
October 2014 Update
Construction Sequence
Phases 1 & 2
Phase 3
Phase 4A
Phase 4B
Phase 5A
Phase 5B
Phase 6
(B86-107)
(B108B126)
(B73B86)
(B60-B73)
(B60B39)
(B39B19)
(B126-B149)
Site Preparation and Removals
Driving of Boardwalk Pipe Piles and

H-Piles
Installation of Sand Retaining Wall
Installation of Boardwalk Pile Caps
Installation of Boardwalk Planks
Installation of Sand Fence and

Beach Grass Planting
Installation of Railings and Furnishings
Construction of Landside Access
Construction of Beachside Access
Site Work and Landscaping
substantially complete,
Installation of Utilities and Lighting
- ongoing
Work Hours are between 7AM4PM, MondayFriday. Extended work hours are between 4PM and 6PM.
Saturdays are reserved as makeup days in case of inclement weather.
Street Access Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times to all buildings and businesses at the beach,
at the B106th Island, the 97th St Island, the B86th Island, and the B73rd Island.
Construction Vehicles will be operated alongside the beach at Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Construction signage
will be installed to notify the public accordingly.
Signs will be posted informing residents of necessary pedestrian detours to the beach, and of any street closures (not currently expected), and/or limited access.
Parking may be temporarily restricted along Shore Front Parkway where necessary to allow construction to
proceed.
Special Needs Individuals who may be uniquely impacted by this project should contact the NYC Parks Rockaway Administrators Office at 718.318.4000 as soon as possible to make them aware of your situation. We will
work with you to attempt to minimize the inconvenience as much as possible.
The Skanska Storefront Office: For construction related inquiries, please contact Skanskas office at
347.965.2493 or via email at info@boardwalkrebuild.com. For all NYC non-emergency services, including inquiries regarding this construction project, dial 311. Be prepared to give the following information so your call can
be directed properly: your name and the borough, the NYCEDC contract number (56390002), and a return phone
number.
be provided in this area.

All work, expect in Phase 5, is
expected to be completed by Memorial Day Weekend 2016. Phase 5
is expected to finish in 2017. Work
hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Between the Bridges in Broad Channel

By Peter J. Mahon
Chill or Be Chilled
The summer of 2015 is now but a
fond memory as the crisp, cool air
of autumn envelops our community on the bay. Inevitably, as the
temperatures cool down, people
turn to food and drink to provide
a little warmth and comfort. Fortunately, for all of us here in Broad
Channel we dont have far to travel
to find that warmth and comfort
because on Saturday, October 10,
the Broad Channel VFW will be
hosting a Chili Cook-Off and music festival with 10 bands on behalf
of New York Families for Autistic
Children (NYFAC) between the
hours of noon and 10 p.m.
I have to admit that I am not a
chili head but several people I
have spoken with are adamant
in their belief that chili cook-offs
have become major events in our
area over the past several years
and in their own words, the hotter
the better! My limited experience
with hot chili came when our
neighbor, Gloria Tubridy (a selfadmitted chili head) from West
11th Road, once served me a bowl
of her chili that left me thinking I
had placed a hot coal in mouth,
pepper and pepper sprayed my
eyes while snorting Drano! These
days when I see a bowl of chili (hot
or otherwise) a little voice goes off
in my head saying Danger Will
Robinson, Danger!
Theres no obvious biological
reason why humans should tolerate painfully hot food, let alone
seek it out and enjoy it. After all,
healthy, sane humans do not stick
their tongues in a lit candle flame
and bathe their eyes in lemon juice
so I find it difficult to understand
why some people love to assault
one of the most sensitive organs in
the human body, the tongue, with
what amounts to chemical warfare.

In any event, whether you are
an avid chili head or simply
someone who enjoys an enjoyable
day out, mark your calendar for
October 10 and stop by the VFWs
Chili Cook-Off and Music festival.
You are guaranteed to have a great
time.
Something to think about
In 476 A.D. Romulus, the last of
the Roman emperors in the west,
was overthrown by the Germanic
leader Odoacer, who became the
first Barbarian to rule in Rome.
The order that the Roman Empire
had brought to Western Europe for
1000 years was no more. The fall of
Rome was a culmination of several
external and internal factors one
of which was unchecked immigration. Illegal immigrants poured
unchecked across the Roman
borders, Visigoths, Ostrogoths,
Franks, Anglos, Saxons, Alemanni,
Thuringians, Rugians, Jutes, Burgundians, Lombards, Alans, Vandals as well as African Berbers and
Arab raiders. Will and Ariel Durant
wrote in Volume 3 of their Story of
Civilization If Rome had not engulfed so many men of alien blood
in so brief a time, if she had passed
all these newcomers through her
schools instead of her slums, if
she had treated them as men with
a hundred potential excellences,
if she had occasionally closed her
gates to let assimilation catch up
with infiltration, she might have
gained new vitality from the infusion, and might have remained a
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Two From Four to the Bar Reunite for Rare Performance

On Sunday, October 4, the Kerry Hills Pub on Rockaway Beach
Boulevard at 115th Street will host
a reunion performance of two
members of Four to the Bar, an influential and wildly popular Irish
band from the 1990s. When David
Yeates and Patrick Clifford step up
to the microphones, it will be the
first public collaboration of any of
the four band members in almost
20 years. The duo will be accompanied on fiddle by Paul Morrissett of
the Grammy Award-winning Klezmatics.
From 1991 to 1995, Four to the
Bar rose from relative obscurity in
Woodside to become one of the
premier Irish bands in the five boroughs. The band has been cited as
an influence by many of todays
favorite Irish artists, including
Shilelagh Law and the Narrowbacks, each of which currently
boasts a huge following in Rockaway.
The reunion performance was
spurred by Yeates first visit to New
York since returning to Ireland in
1996. Among my favorite memories of being in Four to the Bar were
our performances at the Rockaway
Irish Festival, the lead vocalist
says. The Rockaway community
has a spirit and love for the mu-
sic thats just contagious. And we

would always follow our appearance at the festival with a gig at the
Kerry Hills, so I was thrilled to hear
that Carmel [OSullivan, owner of
the Kerry Hills] is still in business,
keeping the tradition alive.
The show is scheduled to start
at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but
seating is limited and first-come,
first-served.
About Four to the Bar: Active
from 1991 through 1995, Four to
the Bar released two albums, Craic

on the Road: Live at Sam Maguires, and Another Son; they also
opened for Sharon Shannon and
served as a backing band for Pete
Seeger; and toured from Key West
to Chicago, Boston to St. Louis.
New Yorks Irish Voice newspaper
calls Four to the Bar a well-loved
and well-respected quartet, and
calls Craic on the Road an all-time
favorite live recording of an Irish
band. For more information, visit
FourToTheBar.com
About the Kerry Hills Irish
Pub: Located at 115-10 Rockaway
Beach Boulevard, the Kerry Hills
has been operating in Rockaway
Park NY for over 25 years. Owner
Carmel OSullivan was born in
County Kerry, Ireland; emigrated
to the U.S. in the early 1960s; and
has been a Rockaway resident
since the early 1990s. For more information, call (718) 318-1964 or
visit KerryHills.com
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Page 21
Community House Comedy
Top Tier Talent To Bring

Laughs To Rockaway
of the Community House thanks to

event planner Bobby Joseph.
I wanted to do something during the offseason when theres not a
lot going on in Rockaway. Im a huge
fan of comedy and so are my friends
and I really wanted to have a show
in our backyard that is comparable
to what you see in the city. Its hard
for people to travel to the Village or
places like Carolines or Comedy
Cellar during the weekdays, Joseph
said.
Joseph has followed Normand
and List and thought hed take a
chance on them. Theyre my favorite comedians at the moment and
they arent completely unattainable
like Louis C.K., but theyre on their
way up there. I still thought it was a
shot in the dark to get them. I didnt
think Id get any response given their
current stature, Joseph said. He
took a chance anyway and contacted Normand and List through social media and was soon able to set
something up through their manager and lock the duo in for a night of
laughs at the new gastropub.
There will be $15 general admission to the Community House and

anyone who wants to sit and eat
or drink outside are encouraged to
make reservations. Most tables seat
four people or more. The staff is
hoping to start seating people at
7 p.m. so people can sit and order
food before the show, so there arent
too many distractions going on, Joseph advised. While it may be a little
chilly in late October, he says the
Community House is in the process
of installing space heaters. Well
make sure everyone is comfortable
out there, he said.
This is a rare opportunity to see
two really hot, up-and-coming comedians that I think are well on their
way up to being the biggest guys in
comedy, Joseph said. If all goes well,
this wont be the only chance to see
quality comedy locally. If this one
is successful, I have a plug into the
NYC comedy scene and Im hoping
to make this a monthly showcase.
To reserve a table at the Community
House for the evening, call (347) 6199417.
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Pub
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Sunday, October 4, 7 P.M.
David Yeates & Patrick Clifford
(Direct from Ireland!)
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of
TO THE
BAR
Performing Live!
ONE NIGHT ONLY

Limited seating get here early!
KerryHills.com
718-318-1964 ~ 115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park NY 11694
To be served at the Kerry Hills, you must be 21 or older. Please bring valid ID.
The Rockaway Theatre Company, Inc.

In partnership with
N.P.S. Gateway National Recreation Area
proudly presents :
ADULTS- $15.00
SENIORS/CHILDREN-$12.00
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Celebrating 38 Years Of Serving The Community
Directed by Peggy Page Press
6 Shows Only
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 8:00PM
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00PM
For best seats call RTC Hotline at
718-374-6400
Or visit our website: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org

*All performances are given at the historic Post Theater- Ft. Tilden, Breezy Pt, NY
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from N.Y.C. Department of Cultural Affairs
and The New York City Council

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central air, spacious eat in kitchen with sliders to a brand new kitcen with granite counters, 3 BR's, 3 with fireplace and beautiful 1 BR in law suite in the
baths and private parking. $870,000
private deck. Plenty of parking for all. $4,200
basement with private entrance. $799,000
NEPONSIT
Its a Double lot 120 x 100

DOUBLE DOWN on
this amazing home
and hands down,
you win the biggest
and most desirable
property on the market
today! $1,975,000
UPPER BELLE HARBOR
No More Steps! 60x 100

Immaculate Ranch
with 3BR, 2 baths,
HW floors, EIK with
cathedral ceilings
and skylights plus
large bsmt and HUGE
yard. $885,000
BELLE HARBOR
2nd Home from the Ocean

Entertain your family
and guests in this
fabulous open floor
plan with a large deck
with spectacular ocean
views. Call today!
$749,000
BELLE HARBOR
Legal 2 Family - 80 x 100

With over 5,000sq
ft. of living space
this gorgeous corner
property has 4 large
BRs, enormus sunken
LR, large DR, fireplace,1
BR rental. $1,475,000
BELLE HARBOR
Mother/Daughter - 60 x 100
Beautiful field stone
and brick home, LR,
DR, 3BRs, 3 brand
new baths and
finished bsmt. Front
porch plus detached
garage. $850,000
BROAD CHANNEL
Waterfront 55 x 246 Property

Move right into this
beautiful 2 BR, 1.5
bath on one of the
largest lots in Broad
Channel. Dont let
this waterfront get
away. $699,000
ROCKAWAY BEACH
Legal 2 Family
Hot Spot! Adorable
2BR over 2BR, centrally
located
between
the most popular
restaurants as well as up
and coming commercial
strip.
$465,000
BELLE HARBOR
ARVERNE
Solid Brick 40x100

Impressive all Brick
2,400 sq ft. legal two
family home with a
3BR apartment over a
3BR. Long private drive
and separate utilities.
$429,000
BELLE HARBOR
Beautiful Tree Lined Block

Rare 2 family home
on a 65x100 lot,
2BR rental over 3BR
owners apt with a
full bsmt, garage
and long private
driveway. $850,000
BELLE HARBOR
Fully Renovated
GORGEOUS 2BR home
in MINT condition!
Cathedral
ceilings,
skylights, fully tiled
baths, HW floors
and stunning cherry
kitchen. $625,000
BROAD CHANNEL
Open Floor Plan - Fully Renovated

10 ceilings, 3BRs,
master deck with
beautiful water views,
2 baths, EIK with
granite counters and
brand new garage.
$415,000
BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE

In The Heart of Surf Town
NEPONSIT
Sprawling Split Level

Spacious 4 BR, 3
bath split level.
Gorgeous 60x100
corner
property
with patio, private
parking and garage.
$1,125,000
BELLE HARBOR
New To Market
SPACIOUS LEGAL 2
Fam, 3 BR, 2 bath over
3 BR, 2 bath with 2 car
garage and private
drive. Gleaming HW
floors, EIK with granite
counters. $775,000
ROCKAWAY PARK
Unique 100 x 100

Zoned R4A, C of O reads,
Medical offices, Doctor
and Dentist suite, one
dwelling 4 BR unit and
6 off street parking
spaces. Parking for at
least 12. $899,000
NEPONSIT
One Block To Beach

Newly renovated 3
BR, 2 bath home with
HW floors, full finished
basement, front porch,
spacious yard, garage
and private driveway.
$749,000
ROCKAWAY PARK
ROCKAWAY PARK
BROAD CHANNEL
BROAD CHANNEL
Huge All Brick Two Family

Come and get it, this
brick beauty wont last
long. 4BR, 1.5 bath,
terrace over a 3BR, 1.5
bath, front patio and
large bsmt. Parking for
two cars. $579,000
Brand New To Market!
This turn key 2BR 1
bath bungalow on a
double lot will wow
you! Perfect for a
family just starting
out or looking to
downsize. $390,000
Move In Condition
WATERFRONT
3BR,
1.5 Bath home with
amazing views of the
Manhattan skyline from
your Kitchen, LR, DR
and Master BR. Private
Driveway $525,000
Brand New Exclusive

This 3BR, 1 bath home
is close to all and offers
private parking, fenced
in yard, pavers and
decking. Breathtaking
sunsets and wildlife rare
to city living. $339,000
BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE

Broad Channel - Waterfront
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Legal 3 Family - Money Maker!
NEPONSIT
Location...Location...Location
Spectacular 3 BR, 3
bath side Hall Colonial
has a stately two story
entrance. 10 ceilings
throughout, radiant
heat, central air and pvt
parking! $1,275,000
PRICE REDUCED! Great for Investors or an end user. STUNNING ocean views from 2 balconies. Completely renovated 2BR with amazing sunsets and
This 60'x100' has so much to offer, 7BR's, 3.5 baths, Contemporary 3BR, 2 bath condo with W/D included views of Manhattan. Brand new walkway, siding, roof,
HUGE basment and garage. $799,000
and gorgeous finishes throughout. $519,000
kitchen, BR, floors, electric and plumbing. $375,000
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Brand new dynamite 2BR condo middle floor with Fabulous 5BR, 3.3 baths Tudor Center Hall with HW Motivated sellers and an attractive new price make this
HW floors, sleek modern kitchen and laundry in unit. floors, fireplace, Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, exquisite Victorian home a fantastic buy! Beautifully
Private terrace and gated parking included. $299,000
fin bsmt and private parking. $889,000
renovated 4 BR, 3 bath with in-ground pool. $1,125,000
ROCKAWAY PARK
ROCKAWAY BEACH
ROCKAWAY BEACH
ROCKAWAY PARK
ROCKAWAY PARK
ROCKAWAY PARK
BELLE HARBOR
ROCKAWAY PARK
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ROCKAWAY PARK
Oceanfront Building
Premiere 2 BR, 2 baths,
oceanfront apartment
with spacious terrace
and glorious ocean
views! Give us a call
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$349,000
ROCKAWAY PARK
Oceanfront Apartment
Completely and stylishly
renovated with gorgeous
kitchen and tall cabinets,
granite
counters,
backsplash and gleaming
hardwood
floors.
$225,000
Oceanfront Condo
new modern 3 BR, 2
bath apartment with
HW floors, 2 balconies,
spectacular
ocean
views and private
parking.$569,000
Oceanfront Condo
Dont miss your
chance to own a
piece of Rockaway
Beach with this
swanky 2 BR , 2 bath
oceanfront. Parking
included! $599,000
Oceanfront Co-op
SPECTACULAR OCEAN
VIEWS!!! 2 BR end
unit with terrace,
HW floors, large
master BR in a well
maintained oceanfront
building. $299,000
Brand New Exclusive!

Beautiful Oceanfront
2 BR apartment with
10 windows and
direct
oceanfront
terrace,
updated
tiles and HW floors.
$289,000
Brand New Oceanfront Exclusive

STEAL OF A DEAL!
Fab 1BR Oceanfront!
Low maintenance
fees and excellent
building financials.
Parking available.
$199,000
Oceanfront Building
Gorgeous views of the
bay and city skyline can
be seen from the living
room. Pet friendly
1BR co-op in GREAT
condition. Call us today.
$199,000
R e n ta l s
BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE
Lindenwood - Howard Beach

Spacious sun filled
3BR, 2 bath condo has
everything you need,
vaulted ceilings,W/D in
unit. skylights, 2 terraces
and 4 car parking and
garage!
$374,900
Close To All!
2nd floor walk up
with plenty of closets.
Maintenance includes
taxes, water and heat.
Pet friendly building!
Comes with private
parking. $269,000
Oceanfront Building
newly
renovated
studio with beautiful
kitchen and bath,
pets
welcome
up to 50 lbs.
$157,750
ROCKAWAY PARK
Beachfront Apartment
Comfortable Jr 1BRwith
direct ocean views
and spacious terrace.
Newer kitchen with
granite countertop and
glass fronted cabinets.
$254,900
ROCKAWAY PARK
Own On The Beach!

Enjoy this cozy 1BR
apartment which
has a bike and
storage room, be in
just in time for the
Rockaway summer
fun. $119,000
R e n ta l s
137th: 3 BR, 2BA lovely house for rent! Open floor plan! (AD) . . . . . . . . . . .
67th: Spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA unit with CAC, private yard and garage! (NC) . . . .
100th: New Condo! 2 BR, 2.5 BA, open floor plan, private patio! (MC) . . . . . .
101st: Immaculate 2BR, 2BA rental block from the beach! Pets ok (MC) . . .
135th: Short Term Renters! Newly painted 3 BR brick home with yard! (CB) . .
95th: 2BR, 2BA newly renovated bungalow with W&D (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . .
131st: Beach Block! Spacious 1BR, 1BA. Completely renovated! (BF) . . . . . .
118th: Beach block renovated 4BR apartment with terrace and parking! (BF) .
121st: Beautiful oceanfront apartment, 2BR, 2BA with terrace (NC). . . . . . . .
. . . $2,800
. . . $2,800
. . . $2,500
. . . $2,500
. . . $2,500
. . . $2,200
. . . $2,100
. . . $2,000
. . . $1,900
Commercial
Arverne: Rare Find, 3 lots 125x115 2 Factories And 1 Warehouse . . . . . . .
129th: Bring Your Biz to 129 Street 100x100 lot with Modern Storefront . . .
92nd: Prime Commercial Real Estate opportunity! 800 Sq Ft.. . . . . . . . . . .
121st: Customize your 800 sq ft. space. Owner will allow a 60 day build out .
20th: No broker fee! Store available for lease, high trac area . . . . . . . . . .
112th: 900sq ft walk in great for retail or oce space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
119th: Doctors Oce that can be renovated to your needs . . . . . . . . . . .
91st: Endless possibilities for this commercial space in Rockaway Beach . . .
ROCKAWAY PARK
Modern Oceanfront Building

Large 2BR, 2 bath
with LR, dinette
area, modern eat in
kitchen,SS appliances,
private ocean view
terrace and private
parking. $415,000
134th: 2BR, 2BA apartment in Belle Harbor, with parking!(AD). . . . . . . . . . . .

96th: Spacious 3 BR triplex! Open floor plan w/yard garage and basement!(NC)
122nd: Renovated 2BR apartment, 1 block from the beach! (MC) . . . . . . . . . .
124th: Newly renovated 2BR apartment with private fenced in yard! (BR) . . . .
80th: Large top floor end unit! 2 BR, Terrace and gated parking! (NC) . . . . . . .
89th: Redone first floor 1BR with massive fenced in front yard (NC) . . . . . . . .
67th: Charming 1BR, 1B second floor apartment in ABTS (RP) . . . . . . . . . . . .
118th: Newly renovated 1 BR basement apartment with W&D! (MC) . . . . . . . .
124th: Oceanfront studio apartment with terrace! (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . $1,900
. . $1,850
. . $1,800
. . $1,800
. . $1,700
. . $1,525
. . $1,500
. . $1,475
. . $1,250
L a n d Fo r S a l e
. $2,200,000
. $1,800,000
. . . . $5,000
. . . . $2,500
. . . . $2,500
. . . . $2,700
. . . . $2,000
. . . . $1,500
Bayswater: 20 lots for sale in Far Rockaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Belle Harbor: Oceanfront land, build your own getaway! . . . . . . . . . . .
Belle Harbor: 100x100 storefront corner property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arverne: 5 Vacant lots being sold as a package! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arverne: Build your dream home on the water of beautiful Jamaica Bay .
Rockaway Beach: Build your dream home! 38x100 lot . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arverne: Investor Lot! 40x100 vacant land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arverne: 40x100 vacant land with adjoining property also for sale . . . . .
With Honesty, Intregrity And Trust...Our Team Of Agents Get The Job Done!
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Gorgeous 2BR, 2 bath
and huge 8x40 private
terrace with spectacular
ocean views. W/D in the
unit, plenty of custom
closets and private
parking. $695,000
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Ideas for
NYC Department of
Transportation
Stuck in Reverse
By Rick Horan
Full disclosure: I hate the Department of Transportation and
from what I can tell, I am not alone.
DOT is widely considered to be
one of the most dysfunctional of
all City agencies, but why?
What makes us loathe them so
much? I suppose its because we
have to deal with DOTs incompetence every time we hit the road.
Every time we get behind the
wheel we are tortured by lowered
speed limits, deplorable road surfaces, narrower thoroughfares and
unnecessary traffic lights, but what
is the reason behind this situation;
is it simply gross incompetence
or the result of some diabolical
socialized transportation policy
that seeks to make driving so slow
and miserable that we either shoot
ourselves in the head, sell our cars
or move out of town?
To try and get to the bottom of

this mystery we sent eight challenging questions to DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg back
in mid-August. After several broken promises, spokesperson Scott
Gastel finally sent DOTs official
answers:
1. Why are there still no school
signs more than a year after the
sewer plant speed camera was installed?
DOT No Response
2. Why doesnt DOT make traffic
studies public?
DOT No Response
3. Why doesnt DOT make their
photo enforcement records public?
DOT No Response
4. Why does DOT continue to remove lanes from Rockaway roads?
DOT No Response
5. Why not use more traffic signal
WERE YOU UNABLE TO APPLY FOR THE
2012 SUPER STORM SANDY DISASTER
actuators instead of timers at appropriate intersections?

DOT No Response
6. Is anyone at DOT responsible
for helping motorists get from
point A to point B faster?
DOT No Response
7. Why are the roads in such horrible shape?
DOT No Response
8. What is your agency currently
doing to improve transportation
to the Rockaways?
DOTs response
*Ongoing post-Sandy recovery
work such as replacement of the
traffic signals and street lighting,
road resurfacing, sewer work and
bulkhead repairs.
RH: Why not install more modern
traffic signals that will help move
traffic faster instead of the same
old timed lights?
*Select Bus Service for Woodhaven and Cross Bay Boulevards,
highlighting safety improvements
along the corridor and improving
bus speeds for riders by 25-35 percent.
RH: What about the negative effect on motorists drive time due
to the loss of lanes and reduced
speed limits?
*Expanding Jamaica Bay Greenway
The Rockaway Times

RH: Good to hear but no details or
time frames provided.
*Safety Improvements and a
Capital reconstruction on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, from Beach
73rd to Beach 88th Streets.
RH: This is DOT speak for removing yet more valuable lanes.
*Ongoing discussions about
safety and better street design
needs in commercial corridors,
transit and school areas, such as
Downtown Far Rockaway.
RH: Cmon we dont need more
meetings about how to improve
transportation in Rockaway, we
need more lanes and fewer traffic
lights. Its not rocket science. Unfortunately history has proven that
DOT is either unwilling or unable
to accomplish this simple goal.
Perhaps Im stating the obvious
here but I think its time for a new
Mayor and DOT Commissioner.
Note: Ironically letters to Polly
Trottenberg, Scott Gastel and other
DOT managers regarding the press
offices non-responsiveness remain
unanswered.
Next week: My top 10 reasons
for hating the DOT.
Got an idea for Smarter Transportation? Send your 500 word
article to: RickHoran@SmarterStreets.org
Scholars Girls Soccer Finding

Back Of the Net Early and Often
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY? NOW YOU CAN!
In 2012, NYC operated a one-time food assistance benefit program
for residents impacted by Super Storm Sandy called the Disaster
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). NYC is
re-running the program from October 3 through 25, 2015 for those
who qualified but could not apply in 2012 due to a disability.
Can I apply?
If you lived in one of the following zip codes on October 27, 2012:
10002, 10306, 11224, 11235, 11231, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11697,
11229 (Gerritsen Beach south of Allen Avenue in Brooklyn),
or 10305 (North Midland Beach south of Seaview Avenue
in Staten Island)
AND you lost income or had expenses (other than replacing food)
as a result of Super Storm Sandy
AND did not receive regular SNAP benefits between

October 27, 2012 and November 25, 2012
You may be eligible for Super Storm Sandy

D-SNAP benefits for Persons with Disabilities.
How can I apply?
You can apply in person Saturdays and Sundays, October 3-25,
2015. You can also request a home visit. Find out how and where
to apply at www.nyc.gov/HRA or call: 929-221-0047
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AND you did not apply for D-SNAP benefits in December 2012
because of a disability
Scholars Academys PSAL girls soccer team is off to a scintillating start to

their season! In their first season in the
B division, the Lady Seawolves are 5-0
so far, defeating their opponents by a
combined score of 29-2 with one forfeit. Among the team leaders are Erin
McDermott with nine goals, Jessica
Buckley with eight goals and five assists, Kelsey Flynn with four goals and
five assists, Aleksandra Neckahuptysiows with two goals and seven assists,
and goalkeeper Kalyn Marrero, who
has allowed just two goals on the season. The team has great chemistry
and tremendous talent, Coach Melissa Pascarella said. This team could
undoubtedly take it all the way. The
teams next game is this Thursday, October 1, against Queens High School
Complex in Flushing, with their next
home game at Fort Tilden taking place
on October 8 against the Academy of
American Studies. For the Lady Seawolves full schedule, visit www.psal.
org.
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Diary Of A Fat Man: Food Tunes

Those of you who know me, know
that I am obsessed with music. I
must go to more than 40 concerts
a year and my tastes run the gamut
from Bob Dylan to Neil Young, Bruce
Springsteen, Phish and The Dead.....
so lets have some fun this week and
check out some lyrics from songs
that have something to do with my
journey.
If you want to sing along I created
a YouTube playlist of these songs:
y o u t u b e . c o m /
p l a y l i s t ? l i s t = P L j X o P M 8 Id V _
K2PvI9qpIQplV0fYRlvHnD ...........
First up is a little ditty by They
Might Be Giants called...
Dinner Bell. I dont want a pizza, I
dont want a piece of peanut brittle. I
dont want a pear. I dont want a bagel. I dont want a bean. I wouldnt
like a bag of beef or a beer or a cup
of chowder, corn, cake, or creamed
cauliflower. Cuz Im waiting for the
dinner bell to do the bell thing. Dinner bell dinner bell ring.
Im sure you all know The Beatles
famous song about candy: Savoy
Truffle. Creme tangerine and montelimat. A ginger sling with a pineapple heart. A coffee dessert, yes, you
know its good news, But youll have
to have them all pulled out After the
Savoy truffle.
Cool cherry cream and a nice apple tart. I feel your taste all the time
were apart. Coconut fudge really
blows down those blues, But youll
have to have them all pulled out After
the Savoy truffle.
And of course... The Fat Boyz and
their big hit: All You Can Eat
$3.99 for all you can eat? Well, Im
a stuff my face to a funki beat!
Were gonna walk inside, and guess

whats up: Put some food in my plate,
and some Coke in my cup. Give me
some chicken, franks, and fries And
you can pass me a lettuce. Im a pass
it by. So keep shoveling, (Ha!) onto
my plate. Give me some sweets and
lots of cake. Give me some hot Macaroni and Cheese! Give me, some
more food PLEASE!!!! Give me some
bologna, salami, and ham. Toast with
butter and strawberry jam. I love it
whether the food is cold or hot. Put
a burger on the plate, and itll hit the
spot. Well eat everything. An incredible feat $3.99 for all you can eat!
I cant leave you folks with all this
gluttony on your minds, so...do not
fret. I found a song that really sings
the praises of healthy living by Ben
Sands of the famous Sands family
of folk singers from Newry, County
Down, Ireland:
BACK ON THE DIET ON MONDAY Im going back on the diet
on Monday, No more French Fries,
chocolate or gin; Right after midnight
on Sunday, Its back on the diet, Ive
just got to try it, Its back on the diet
again. Last week I went to the doctor
- in with a pain in my toe, He looked
at me over his glasses then spoke in
a voice grave and low; Just step up
on the scales there, dear me just as I
feared - If you dont lose some pounds
you wont still be around by the time
next Christmas is here. Going next
day to a party, thought Id try on some
new gear; selected the usual sizes but
the problem was soon very clear; In
spite of straining and stretching, buttons flew off left and right; I couldnt
fit in a thing as the zippers went ping
and even the tie was too tight. Sat-
Preparing for Joaquin

partment began filling gaps in

the dunes. We will fill four cuts
in the berm (at Beach 44th, 86th,
97th, and 106th Streets) beginning
Thursday. Sand was displaced
from these entrances during beach
season, with approval from the
USACE, to ensure access for beach
goers in these areas, Parks said.
On Wednesday afternoon, the
city released an alert, saying New
York City Emergency Management
is continuing to monitor Hurricane
Joaquin. The City is holding multiple daily calls with the National
Weather Service and the National
Hurricane Center. The City is actively engaged with partner agencies at all levels of government and
the private sector in preparation
should the storm arrive. The City
encourages the public and visitors to stay informed by signing up
for Notify NYC, the Citys official
source for emergency informa-
tion, and identify their hurricane

evacuation zone by visiting http://
gis.nyc.gov/oem/he/index.html or
calling 311. NYC Emergency Management continues to monitor the
hurricane and keep the public updated as it develops.
With the impact of Hurricane
Joaquin still undetermined, be sure
to pay close attention to weather
alerts and the forecast, and be prepared just in case. Make sure you
have supplies like batteries, flashlights, blankets, nonperishable
food and bottled water. Charge
your cell phones and electronic
devices. Have cash available. Fill
up your cars fuel tank. Bring in
any unsecured objects or furniture
from outside. Have a list of emergency phone numbers. Discuss
a safety and possible evacuation
plan with your family. In the event
of an evacuation, the nearest evacuation center is John Adams High
School in South Ozone Park.
urday night to the Tavern, just for a

whisky or three, came back home
around midnight, found Id forgotten
my key; Tried to get in through the
window - got myself stuck half-way
in: Hind-quarters out with hailstones
about, shoulders and head in the bin.
So farewell fry in the morning, so
long whiskey and beer, bye-bye battered cod and chips - your days are
numbered I fear;
Hello bran and cornflakes, cottage cheese and black tay, Fruit by
the bagful, nuts by the mouthful, tomatoes and lettuce pray.
BULLETIN: STOP THE PRESSES!!

SUNDAY, Sept. 27 2015
Weighed in this morning and reached
the milestone of 50 lbs. lost!!
Thanks for all your help!!
Scoreboard :
June 9 288lbs June 15 282

June 22 280
June 29 280
July 6. 275
July 14 272
July 21 266
July 28 265
Aug 5 259
Aug 12 257
Aug 19 254
Aug 26 252
Sept. 2. 249
Sept. 9 247
Sept. 16. 244
Sept. 23. 241
Sept. 30. 238. FIFTY LBS!!!
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What
Inspires
You?
Two Propose Beach 60s

Use For Next Season
(This proposal comes via Chris Tedesco, Waters Edge and Bill Zlata,
The Dunes ABTS)
To
By Helen Kilgallen
Waking up to life each day with

a positive attitude is not always so
easy. We all know life has its ups
and downs. It is rare you meet a
person who has not struggled with
loss, sadness, or unhappiness.
We are human and this is life. Of
course, we have choices and how
we respond to these difficult times
will make all the difference.
Recently, I went to a yoga teachers workshop with Jennifer Brilliant from Park Slope. If you ever
get a chance to meet this amazing
teacher you would no doubt fall in
love with her energy and knowledge. She speaks from the heart
and is a pure delight. Her discussion was based on what inspires
you to teach. How can you keep
your teaching fresh and yourself
motivated? Jennifer totally inspired me to continue teaching
from the heart, be authentic and
dont be afraid to try new things.
Every day is a brand new day
and there is always something
that inspires my teaching at Ocean
Bliss Yoga. This week Pope Francis
was my greatest inspiration. He
brought great joy and spirit to New
York. What a gift to have the presence of his grace in this lifetime.
His message is strong and clear.
Pope Francis is not a man who
fears others. He is totally a people
person and I am grateful to learn
from his teachings. All week I read
a poem from St. Francis of Assisi in
honor of Pope Franciss presence.
He inspires me to do good for others. Be humble and drop the ego.
What an amazing role model for
New Yorkers.
The Rockaway Times
One of my students announced

she was going to Madison Square
Garden and will bring back a
full report on her experience. It
doesnt get better than this for New
York. May he bring peace to all of
us. Take a deep breath in and let it
out. This could be the last time in
my lifetime that a Pope comes to
New York.
My inspiration to teach comes
from God and all that he has created on the earth. I love the water, it speaks to me and I find such
peace in my soul when I am near
it. Teaching at Ocean Bliss Yoga
overlooking Jamaica Bay is no
doubt a gift from God. Our space
is really special and I am thankful
to my dance studio owner, Elaine
Freeburg, she is a woman of integrity and generosity. Without Elaine
I never would have been able to
teach yoga in the Rockaways. So
grateful and blessed to have this
opportunity to teach from the
heart. I am inspired by all the students and their transformations.
This practice of yoga is life changing and we will always have this in
our life. Each and every one of my
teachers inspires me. I learn from
everyone. Thank you Denise Lee,
Diana Treglia, Ann Buckley Reen,
Valerie Nichols, Christine Cruz,
Carla Strangenberg, Ramit Kreitner, Anita Ruderman, Christine
Walker, Paulette Mancuso, Sarah
Arikian, Cecilia Rudden, Lisa Fernandez, Lori Dinneny, Bridget
Scala, Sally Kempton and Jennifer
Brilliant. It is truly an honor and
pleasure to teach in the Rockaways. Thank you to all who have
made it possible for me to live my
dream.
Community Board 14, Queens
Re
Recreational Beach Access A
joint proposal from the Dunes at
Arverne by the Sea (Beach 62nd
Beach 67th Streets) and Waters
Edge Condominiums at Arverne
(Beach 59th Beach 62nd Streets).
Goal
To provide recreational access
to the ocean within the western
portion of the Arverne Urban Renewal Area.
Background
A significant portion of the
shoreline between Beach 60th
Street and Beach 73rd Street is
currently undesignated, with the
exception of a designated surfing beach between Beach 67th
and Beach 69th Streets. There are
currently no lifeguarded beaches
open for recreational swimming
between Beach 60th Street and
Beach 73rd Street, which encompasses five bay areas.
The following proposal is an inclusive compromise to accommodate recreational swimming and
recreational surfing interests, and
reflects the majority opinion of
residents at Waters Edge and The
Dunes at ABTS. We are asking for
a letter of support for this proposal
from Community Board 14 to be
sent to the Parks Department.
Notes
Bay 1 (58th - 60th Street) and
Bay 7 (73rd - 77th Street) are currently lifeguarded/open beaches
and would remain unchanged.
Approximate
Beach Streets
NOW SERVING
58th street to
60th street
60th street to
63rd street
63rd street to
65th street
65th street to
68th street
68th street to
71st street
71st street to
73rd street
s
73rd street to
77th street
Hamburgers & Fries

or Onion Rings
(complete meal)
Bays
(numbered for clarity)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
They are included as reference

points. Expansion of recreational
beach use is prohibited between
Beach 58th Street and Beach 40th
Street due to Piping Plover protected nesting area.
Factors and Rationale
The following factors were all
considered in this proposal:
s DRAMATIC INCREASE IN POPULA
tion within the proposal zone
s ACCESS FOR !RVERNE RESIDENTS
who live on the bayside of the
neighborhood
s INCREASE OF BEACH VISITORS AR
riving by subway for recreational
swimming
s LOGICAL PEDESTRIAN mOW FROM
Beach 67 and Beach 60 subway
stops to swimming beaches,
to accommodate families arriving
by subway with small children and
beach toys/supplies
s OVERCROWDING AT TH TH
Street swimming beach
sINCREASEOFRECREATIONALSURFERS
looking to access the beach
sOVERCROWDINGOFCURRENTLYDES
ignated surfing beaches
sPROXIMITYOFLIFEGUARDSTATIONS
to proposed swimming beaches
sh4HE4IDESvAT!"43DWELL
ing units in 4 mid-rise buildings
with retail services on he ground
floor of each building, bordered
by Rockaway Beach Blvd, Beach
67th, Beach Front Rd, and Beach
69th. Construction on this phase
is scheduled to begin December
2015/January 2016 timeframe.
Additional Recommendations:
Beach designations should be
reviewed on a yearly basis.
Remove old bulkhead/wood pilings in the bay area between Beach
60th and Beach 63rd Street.
Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Assignment
Recreational
Swimming
Recreational
Swimming
Recreational
Surfing
Recreational
Swimming
Recreational
Swimming
Recreational
Surfing
Recreational
Swimming
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Tides/Breakers
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Landing/
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves of garlic
1 onion, diced
1 (24 oz) Marinara Sauce (use
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make your own)
2 cups of chicken broth
teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
10 ounces uncooked fettuccine or
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Kosher salt and freshly ground
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1 pound medium shrimp, peeled
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2 cups of baby spinach
cup freshly grated Parmesan
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By Katie McFadden
Todays Assignment: Play in the
Sand. On Tuesday, September 15,
10 Masters students from Walter
Meyer and Jennifer Bolstads Design Studio class at Parsons The
New School, were told to do just
that as part of a topology workshop.
This semester, Meyer and Bolstads architecture students are
working on simulated projects
related to the upcoming Arverne
East development project. The
studio process is intended as a
condensed simulation of professional collaboration on a largescale urban intervention, Meyer
said. The students have to analyze
the site, come up with a master
plan, and garner real input and critique from interested parties such
as local residents and leaders, as
well as city agencies and developers of the Arverne East project.
One of the first assignments of
the new semester included a trip to
the Arverne East site, followed by a
topology workshop on the beach,
in which students put their architectural models, featuring dunes
and other protective measures,
to the test against the seaside elements in a simulated experiment.
Each student will design an urban
block, including a minimum of 12
buildings, and a protective sand
topology for dissipating, scattering, and redirecting wave energy,
the assignment read. The students
gathered near the shore and had
an hour to build their designs in a
10x10 space, while recording the
process by video camera, to show
how their designs stood up to the
waves as the tide came in. After
the project, theyll present what
they learned, like which shapes
and dunes lasted longest. All of the
lessons learned show a mini version of what its like to live on the
coast, Meyer said. This project
is a primer for their plans for the
Arverne East site.
The project, called Beauty &
Brawn, judged the students on
just that. Those with the most

aesthetically pleasing project got
points for beauty, while those
whose projects lasted the longest against the tide, got credit for
brawn. The beauty portion was
critiqued by curious beachgoers
who happened to stumble upon
the project and some who were
invited to watch the process. Each
students design was vastly unique.
The winner of the brawn was
student Jack Dinning, as his model
was the last one standing. There
was a tie for the Beauty, the beach
going judges were torn between
the fractal elegance of Jillian Blakelys sculpture, and the multi-scalar
dunes and swales designed by Simon Shulz, Meyer said. A close
runner up to Jillian and Simon was
Eric Romeo whose design redirected wave energy in one direction,
and bent the backwash in another.
Interestingly, Jillian almost beat
Jack, nearly sweeping both Beauty
and Brawn. One of those on hand
to critique the work was Dan Falt
of the Army Corps of Engineers
who noted how Jacks movement
of the highest volume of sand was
a factor in his win.
The other students who participated in the project included
Abraham Chandler, Pedro Sandi
Dal Molin, Pam Anantrungroj,
Hayley Reiter, Dani Al-Edani and
Berna Yilmaz. Meyers students
come from all different backgrounds, both culturally and educationally. He has students from
Thailand, Brazil, Turkey and Iraq
and some come from architecture
backgrounds, others from social
sciences and another who previously studied biology.
The sand topology workshop
was a way for the students to
build something for the community and interact with them in an
informal way, Meyer said. As the
semester goes on and the students
develop their simulated master
plans for Arverne East, theyll meet
with community groups and various agencies formally.
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Raising Cancer Awareness Through a Positive Outlet

By Katie McFadden
September was Childhood Cancer Awareness month. October is

Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every day, millions across the globe are
affected by cancers, whether within
themselves or a loved one. This fall, a
Far Rockaway softball league is raising awareness and creating a supportive outlet for women who may
be impacted by the disease in some
way.
The All Women Rock Cancer
Awareness Softball League started last weekend and is empowering women and those who may be
dealing with cancers in their lives.
The cancer league is a new extension of the Stop the Violence Softball
League, which played over the spring
and summer in Far Rockaway. The
season may have ended, but some
from the womens league werent
quite ready for it to be over. Lakia
Echols, Taiesha Crump, and some of
the other ladies from the league decided to keep it going, but are putting
focus on another important cause.
I know a lot of ladies who have
gone through cancer. This league
helps with women empowerment. A
lot of these women were part of the
summer Stop the Violence Softball
League and they needed something
to keep them busy and out of the
house, Crump, a two-time cancer

survivor herself, said. Taiesha said
she wanted to start up a new league,
so I said, you want to do something?
Youre a cancer survivor, lets do cancer awareness, Echols said.
So, four teams were formed, each
representing a different cancer or
disease that hits close to home for
some of the players. The captains
of each team are people who are going through or dealing with someone
who has the disease they represent,
Echols said. The teams have ordered
jerseys the color of the awareness
ribbons that represent each illness.
The teams include Breast Cancer,
which will wear pink jerseys, Childrens Cancer, which will wear gold,
Lupus, which will wear purple and
Ovarian Cancer, which will wear teal.
Each team has about ten women of

all ages, but more are encouraged to
join.
Cancer hits close to home for
several members. We have a lot of
ladies who are taking care of family members who are sick. Miriam is
taking care of her mother. Charlene
has a father going through cancer.
We have three ladies that have had
scares and a couple who had cancer and have been in remission. We
have one lady who is taking care of
her son, Jacob, who has been fighting
Stage 4 cancer for over a year. She still
gets up and comes out and dedicates
herself every Sunday and plays in
these games, Crump said.
The league holds special meaning
to Crump. In 2009 she was diagnosed
with cancer of the pancreas. She went
into remission for the cancer in 2009,

but in 2013, she was diagnosed with
a second cancer, Hodgkins Lymphoma, which she also beat. Ive been
cancer free for nearly three years,
Crump said. She has had some motivation to help her through her illnesses. I keep fighting because after
the first diagnosis, I was blessed with
my son. I had him after my surgery
and hes been healthy since day one.
Hes my savior. I dont know where
Id be without him. He keeps me going and reminds me that theres another day that I have something to
live for, she said. In 2012, her sons
father passed away, leaving Crump
as a single mother. After dealing with
four months of radiation in her neck
for her second cancer, Crump found
another motivator to continue.
The Stop the Violence Softball
League formed in 2013 and Crump
started playing with the mens teams.
I was depressed and it helped me
get out of the house. Someone invited me to play and Ive been there
ever since, Crump said. When the
womens league formed in 2014,
Crump put together her own team
and dedicated it to her sons late father. The womens league grew from
five teams in 2014 to eight teams this
past season. Softball has been my
outlet since my second cancer. Its
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Raising Cancer Awareness Through a Positive Outlet

something to keep you motivated

and it gives you something to do. I
love softball, she said. She credits
her mentor Mose Far Rock for helping her start her own team and putting together the new league. Hes
a great coach, a great person and he
gave me the motivation to put this all
together, she said.
Crump hopes she can inspire others through the newly formed cancer
awareness league. I try to motivate
others and tell them that life isnt
over. A lot of people look at cancer
as a killer, but with early detection
and knowing your body and knowing when something is wrong, you
can catch it as soon as possible. I like
to send the message of never giving
up and knowing that if you believe
you have a purpose in life, you have
to go for it and keep fighting. I hadnt
played softball since my high school
years, but its what kept me motivated through my second cancer. The
first time, my motivation was my
son, she said. You wonder if this is
going to happen a third time and you
go into a state of shock and youre always thinking, am I going to live? You
always have to find something to live
for. Softball was the thing that I clung
onto and it gave me that drive. I want
people to know that theres more to
life than feeling sorry for yourself.
Cancer is something you can be
cured of, but the stress and depression will kill you if you let it. You have
to keep physically and mentally fit
and softball has done that for me.
We want this league to bring
awareness to the women in our community that suffer from these diseases and let people know that at the end
of the day, just because youre suffering from it, it doesnt mean that life is
over. Softball is a fun way to distract
the mind and we want these women
to know that we support one another
and you have this family that is willing to be there with you, Echols said.
Crump and Echols says the league

also serves as a way to empower
women in general and creates strong
friendships. A lot of us know each
other from the summer league, but
we wanted everyone to be comfortable playing with each other, so when
we formed teams, we just picked
names out of a bag. Everyone was
excited for whatever team they were
on. The friendships form and this is
how we grow, Echols said. Some of
these women dont have friends or
sisters, but we start talking and playing with each other and become the
best of friends, Crump said. You
start to run into these people around
the neighborhood and these friendships reflect positively on the community, which is on its way back up.
The Cancer Awareness League
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plays games at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on

Sundays at Beach 17th Street. The
league will run for about five weeks,
with a possibility for an extension.
Fees are $20. People can still join.
The more, the merrier, Echols said.
Theres no age limit or minimum.
Thats what makes it fun. We have
some people on the team in their 50s
and boy, they can hit that ball. Those
who may want to watch, but not play,
are also encouraged to come out and
support the teams.
If interested in joining, call Lakia at 646-373-9683, Taiesha at 917600-3144, check out the All Women
Rock Softball Cancer Awareness
League on Facebook, or head down
to the Beach 17th Street field on Sundays with your gear and join in.
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This Week In History

October 1
1908 Henry Ford introduced the
first mass-produced automobile on
the marketthe Model T car to the
market. Each car cost $825.
1961 Roger Maris of the New
York Yankees hit his 61st home
run of the season, breaking Babe
Ruths record of 60 set in 1927.
October 2
1950 The Peanuts comic strip,
by Charles M. Schultz, first appeared in newspapers.
1967 Thurgood Marshall was
sworn in as the first black associate
justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 3
Annette Lauritsch was born.
John E. Long was born.
1863 President Lincoln declared
the last Thursday in November as
Thanksgiving Day.
1990 East Germany and West
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from eating meat on Tuesdays and
poultry on Sundays to help starving
people in other countries.
2001 Barry Bonds broke Mark
McGwires record of 71 home runs
in one season when he hit his 71st
and 72nd homers.
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full-length talking picture, starring
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1979 President Jimmy Carter
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Priority # 1:
Storm Protection
By Hank Iori
As we approach the third anniversary of Hurricane Sandy many

positive things have happened in
the Rockaways. Rockaway is being rediscovered! Just consider the
numbers of people who visited
the beaches of Riis Park and the
20 completed blocks of the boardwalk. Many homes have been rebuilt or repaired from Breezy Point
to Far Rockaway. Many new eateries and stores have opened up
across the peninsula. The economic outlook for the Rockaways is
improving every day. The City has
promised ferry service to the Rockaways by 2017. The North/South
Queens Rail is still being fought for
by many Queens residents. There
is no doubt if the railway were approved it would greatly enhance
the north south transportation
in Queens and reduce commuting time into the city. As the citys
population grows, the greater the
need for mass transit is obvious.
Clearly we have many positive
things happening. That said, protection of our community from
devastating future storms still remains the #1 priority. Addressing
this priority has been a very slow
process. After Hurricane Sandy hit
the Rockaways everyone agreed
protection from future storms is
priority #1. So how far have we gotten to meet this goal?
Ocean Side
On the ocean side of the Peninsula, a Barrier/Boardwalk from

Beach 9th Street to 126th Street is
under construction. The project is
slow, with just 20 of the 117 blocks
complete. Questions have also
come up about the lower elevation
and lack of sand under the three
islands developed by the completed boardwalk. Everyone wishes
the project would move faster, that
said, when the total boardwalk
project is completed and certain
weak link issues are addressed, it
will stand as a formidable barrier.
The areas from Beach 127th to
149th Streets have received some
improvements. A baffle wall is up
that is rated to stop blowing sand
only, deteriorating sandbags run
along the baffle wall and a 16-foot
sand berm (which no longer is the
original height when constructed
due to blowing sand and compression) runs along the beach. The
combination of these elements
is not sufficient. The homes in
this area would sustain the same
amount of damage or more if a
storm like Sandy returned.
Riis Park/Fort Tilden is very
problematic. There does not seem
to be any plan to stop a storm
surge. It is wide open. Homes to
its east and west side would be
vulnerable to flooding. This isnt a
weak link, the chain is broken in
this case.
Breezy Point is a lesson in how
successful a community can be
when the community plans and
takes direct action. Breezy started
early, constructing a double dune
system on their beaches. When
they are completed it will serve as
an ample protection from ocean
surges.
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is very problematic. Stretches are
owned by various agencies and
private individuals. The storm
walls do not exist in certain loca-
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tions. Many sections of the storm
walls are in dire need of repair or
replacement. The height of the existing walls was breached by the
waters of Hurricane Sandy. Considering the simple logistics of repairing, straighten and elevating,
the storm walls would be a nightmare. Even with that, it would not
help our neighbors, Broad Channel, Howard Beach and JFK.
The Army Corps of Engineers are
working on a solution. A gate from
the tip of Breezy Point to Brooklyn is one potential solution. This
would protect Rockaway, Broad
Channel, Howard Beach and JFK,
The other and even more ambitious would be a gate from the tip
of Breezy Point to Sandy Hook, NJ.
This would protect all of the above
including Staten Island and Manhattan. Whichever project, the cost
is in the billions of dollars with a
timeframe of five to 10 years once
started.
Now New Orleans just marked
their 10th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina. They still have much
work to be done to build back their
community and make it safe from
disastrous storm events.
What this teaches us as a community is the need to be vigilant
in our insistence on the Federal,
State and City level to work harder

to find solutions to our #1 Priority
so our community is not forgotten.
Our elected officials need to continue the pressure on all Federal,
State and City participants in promoting safety. We cannot afford
to be complacent, we need to be
diligent and continue to press for
solutions.
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Belle Harbor Property Owners Association and a member of Community Board 14).
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Celebration of Culture at the Great Irish Fair

By Katie McFadden
We may be halfway to St. Patricks Day, but that doesnt mean
the celebration cant start early.
Thousands gathered in Coney Island last weekend to celebrate the
34th Annual Great Irish Fair.
The annual Brooklyn event
started in 1982 by the Brooklyn

Ancient Order of Hibernians who
ran it until the torch was passed
on to the Irish
American
Building Society in 2007.
The weekendlong festival,
always
held
in September,
showcases
some of the
best aspects
of Irish culture from Irish
bands,
bagpipers,
Irish
dancers, food,
gifts and more.
According
to one of the
festival organizers, Kevin
Conlon, this
years festival
was a success.
There were
at least 2,500
to 3,000 people on Saturday and
throughout the weekend, there
were about 5,000 people, he said.
The event, held in the parking lot of the Cyclones stadium,

MCU Park, featured bands like
Derek Warfield and the Young
Wolfetones, Broken Banjo Strings,
Unforgettable Fire, the McLean
Avenue Band, The Sporting Paddies, The Narrowbacks, and The
Canny Brothers. FDNY Bagpipes

and Drums entertained crowds
on Saturday while the NYPD Pipes
and Drums performed on Sunday. There were
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Besides attendees
from
the local area,
Rockaway
was
highly represented among those
who were honored. Margaret
Kingsley, one of
the
founders,
usually has a list
of honorees that
we choose from
and she usually
picks the Father Judge Memorial
Award, Conlon said. This year,
that award went to Monsignor
Martin Geraghty, the former pastor of St. Francis de Sales church

in Rockaway. Tara Stackpole, wife
of Captain Timothy Stackpole,
chooses the recipient of the Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial
Award, he said. This year, Patrick
Nash, chairman of the Stackpole
Foundation, received that award.
That was really special, Conlon
said. The Celtic Cross award went
to Martin McManus because of
his leadership and track record
with the diocese, Conlon said.
The Patrolman Edward Byrne Memorial Award went to Chief Kevin
carry of the tradition of the Great

Irish Fair as, Over the years, hundreds of thousands, both young
and old, have attended the Great
Irish Fair and this fair is one of the
best cultural events in New York
City. Its also important to pass on
and celebrate Irish culture. When
I was a kid and I would go down to
the Great Irish Fair, I didnt really
appreciate the music back then,
but once I got an appreciation for
the culture and the music, I saw
how important this event was to
people. When you see the smiling
faces of the people who attend over
Ward for his leadership with the

police department as Chief of Staff
for the NYPD.
Other winners, not from Rockaway, included Ken Daly, Grace Sullivan, James Halpin, Sister Caroline
Tweedy, Mary ODonoghue, Sean
Fitzpatrick and James McHugh.
The winners were announced on
Saturday by Jim ODey, who has
been the MC of the event since
2007.
Conlon attributed some of the
success of the fair to the event being back at the MCU Parking Lot
as opposed to West 21st Street,
with permission from the Brooklyn Cyclones. Also, the weather
was beautiful all weekend and we
had a solid group of honorees that
brought big groups of people into
the fair, he said.
Conlon says its important to
the weekend, you know that we

have to keep this going so people
can enjoy it year after year, Conlon said. This is kind of like a big
neighborhood reunion for people.
They come down to the fair and its
kind of like the first big party after
the summer.
Conlon credits many for making this years fair possible. Id like
to thank the community, the entertainment, our corporate sponsors, and most importantly, our
honorees, he said.
Planning has already started
for next years event. The organizers start planning for next year
the Tuesday after the fair, Conlon said. A date hasnt been set,
but next years Great Irish Fair will
likely be held in late September in
2016.
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AHOY ROCKAWAY!
Water Temperature: 73*F at B-102
St.
Ahoy anglers (and non-anglers)!
Welcome to Autumn 2015! Cooler
and drier air has moved into Rockaway and Broad Channel over the
past week to give us more seasonable temperatures. Plenty of sunshine with cool air made for a nice
weekend. Some clouds and veering
winds on Sunday were observed
while water samples were being
taken at Beach 102nd Street. The
moon tides over the past weekend made the surf rough and the
currents ran stronger, even in the
bay. That didnt stop the salty crew
from fishing the sea wall on Beach
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Channel Drive as it was a very

popular spot over the weekend.
The porgy action is non-stop there
and it seems like everyone knows
this (probably by reading the R.T.).
The surf dogs (surf casters) were
on the beach fighting the wind to
get their lines out there and giving
each other plenty of room. If you
surf cast on the beach its courteous to give the surf angler fishing
next to you plenty of room, like 75
yards of room. These guys DONT
like crowds. Remember to be respectful of the law, the land and
your fellow angler. Its that time
of year, a little cold snap and the
fishing instantly gets better, and
thats O.K. by us! This is the best
time of year for good fishing as

cooler temperatures and shorter
daylight hours are Mother Natures
signal that You better get on the
move now if you migrate. Birds
start to head south and fish start
to feed, colorful Monarch Butterflies suddenly appear to start their
long journey south flying just a
few feet above the ocean. The tops
of the trees start to turn to red and
orange as if an R.A.A. artist just
painted their brush across the tops
of them. Trees start to turn colors
as they sense that less sunlight is
available. Birds know when to migrate when there is less sunlight
entering their eyes (after fall equinox). Fish start to get more active
and feed just before migrating as
the water temperature drops. How
do you know when the water temperature drops? Well, we take that
mystery out of life, because we
post the water temperature every
week at the top of the fishing report. We checked in with our local
stations and heres what they had
to say.
Big Rons Fishing Station in
Howard Beach:
We spoke with Gary from Big
Rons and he had some good news.
Night blues are being taken on
bunker (menhaden), just off the
Rockaway wall on the inside
(bay). There have been reports
of striped bass being taken in the
area (bay) on bunker as well. The
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well. The porgies are all over the
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on them. Snappers are still around
and growing. All the porgy action
has been on bloodworms.
Toms Wave Service Station/ Bait
and Tackle on B.C.D. in Rockaway
Park:
We called Tom and he informs
us that the action on the beach is
starting to pick up. Two nice sized
striped bass were taken out of the
suds on the beach by a father and
son team. Both fish measured 33
inches in length and were taken by
using clam bellies for bait! Snappers are still around and are getting
bigger. Porgy action is off the hook
(its your job to get them ON the
hook). The porgy action is GREAT
and so far the bait of bloodworms
is holding up.
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week !
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