Rockaway Times 727

VOL. 4, NO.
5 - THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017
Officially Out:
Whit Sliced Out of Riis
Possibly In:
Borough Prez Approves
Firehouse Move
Rockaway Times
Sandcastle Contest
This Sunday!
Page 2 THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 The Rockaway Times
Healys Pub Stays All in the Family for 50 Years

in the way in which customers around loosely, but it real- ing and Christmas, we always
are treated like relatives. And ly does become a part of you serve food so our customers
its been that way for nearly 50 and Im proud and thrilled to that dont have anywhere to go,
years. still feel this way after all these can be with us, Kevin said.
On April 23, 1968, Healys years, Tom said. That family feeling not only
Pub opened its doors, replac- In its 50 years, Healys has comes from the men that run it,
ing the previous watering hole, also become a big part of the but the bartenders who make
Morrisseys. George Healy had community. To many, Healys customers feel at home, like
spent many years working in is a place of special meaning. Virginia Connell, Johnny Mack,
the hotel business, from bell- Weve met a lot of people over Mike McGee, Sue OShea, Dan-
hop to general manager. He the years and a lot of them have ny Powers and more. Our bar-
was bellman for 26 years and come in here and told me they tenders arent just employees.
the Tishman Brothers hired met their significant other peo- They have a genuine interest
him to staff their new hotels. ple or they got engaged here, in the bar and its customers,
He would staff about seven ho- Tom said. Some may also re- Kevin said.
tels and he became manager of member that Healys was the In April 2018, Healys will
them. Then they wanted him place that brought the origi- celebrate its 50th anniversa-
to act as chief of security along nal Irish Festival to Rockaway. ry, which is a big accomplish-
By Katie McFadden with being manager, but they We started the Rockaway Irish ment for any business. Weve
didnt want to pay him extra. Festival and ran it for about 25 been very fortunate to have a
Sometimes you wanna go He didnt want to do it with- years before the Ancient Or- community that supports us
where everybody knows your out being compensated, Tom
name and theyre always glad Healy Sr. said of his father. Co-
you came! incidentally, at that time, the
There arent too many bars bar near Beach 108th was up
on the peninsula that give you for sale and George decided to
that feeling of stepping onto take a risk in another aspect of
the set of Cheers like Healys hospitalitythe bar business.
Pub does. Besides the weekday With the help of his mother,
happy hours, frozen mugs to Sarah and sister, Helen, George
keep beers chilled, live bands pinched pennies and was able
or DJs that have people dancing to strike a deal with Paddy
into the night on weekends and Morrisey for the bar.
extra large frozen drinks like Ever since then, Healys has
creamiscles all summer, theres been passed down, genera-
something else that has kept the tion-to-generation, Healy-to-
pub located on Rockaway Beach Healy. In 1985, Tom Healy Sr.,
Drive between Beach 108th and along with his brother Jimmy,
109th, running successfully for took over the taps from their fa-
nearly 50 years. ther and became owners. Over
Everybody knows each oth- the past decade, another gen-
er here. Its like Cheers, every- eration of Healys has claimed George Healy shakes hands with President Kennedy more than 50 years ago.
body knows your name and if ownership, with Tom Sr.s sons,
you come in and people dont Tommy and Kevin running the der of Hibernians picked it up like we support them for the
know you, they make you feel show. I passed it on to them again, Tom said. But most im- past 50 years, Tom said. I
comfortable, former own- because theyre a lot like me in portantly, Healys is a place that dont think anyone else on the
er Tom Healy Sr. said. It has a certain ways and I knew theyd has been there for the com- peninsula, and not even that
welcoming atmosphere. Its like keep the traditions of the bar munity. Weve always helped many bars in the city, can say
Cheers, where you walk into a going, Tom said. His sons support the community in theyve had a bar in the same
place and you run into some- credit their father with making times of need. You have to help family for 50 years. Its a great
body you know thats proba- Healys what it is. Through- people, you cant just take, accomplishment for our fam-
bly gonna make you laugh, out the last 30 years, our father Tom said. If there was some- ily and our customers, Tom-
Tommy Healy said. Everyone has been the most instrumen- thing someone needed, my fa- my said. Being in business
feels like theyre welcome and tal figure at the bar. Hes done ther has always been the first to for this long says a lot about
if someone ever needs some- the most work there and hes offer. Hes the first guy to send the family that runs it. Its not
thing, they know they can come one of the most important rea- flowers to someones mothers always easy running a busi-
to us. People can come and feel sons the bar was as successful wake, the first to hold a fund- ness with family, but the fact
like theyre friends with the oth- as it was and continues to be, raiser, Kevin said. The owners that we can do it and get along
er customers and the people Tommy said. In the years that and staff also treat customers shows how solid of a business
working behind the bar and the the Healys have been running like family. Some of the fac- it is, Kevin said.
owners, Kevin Healy added. the bar, theyve found that the es, you see here day in and day Were blessed to have gone
As Rockaways longest-run- business is in their blood, in out, and to some of them, we this far. I dont know what we
ning business to be owned by more ways than one. After do- are their family. Some people did to make it this good but
one family, Healys Pub has al- ing it for so long, it becomes a come from outside of New York now that it is good, we wanna
ways kept it in the family, not part of you. Its in your blood. I and dont have anyone else. keep it this way, Tom said.
only through ownership but know people throw that phrase For holidays, like Thanksgiv- Cheers to 50 years, Healys!

To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 ads@RockawayTimes.com
The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 Page 3

Contact The Elected
Boardwalk
Congressman Gregory Meeks
67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, NY 11692
Phone: (347) 230-4032
Assemblywomen Stacey Pheffer Amato Kevin Boyle
PIZZE
RIA RESTAURANT 9516 Rockaway Beach Blvd PUBLISHER
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 Pat McVeigh
718-945-9550 MANAGING DIRECTOR
AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA City Councilman Eric Ulrich Katie McFadden
MANAGING EDITOR
- 68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd - 114-12 Beach Channel Drive, suite #1
Kami-Leigh Agard
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
347-619-8002 718-318-6411
REPORTER
Fred Marino, Frank Chimera
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. SALES
FREE DELIVERY
__________________________
88-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd Room 311 The Rockaway Times
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 114-04 Beach Channel Drive
718-318-0702 Rockaway Park, NY 11694
NOW Delivering To Breezy Point & Broad Channel State Senator James Sanders Jr.
Phone: 718-634-3030

1931 Mott Avenue - Suite 305 www.rockawaytimes.com
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
OPEN 7 DAYS
Email: news@rockawaytimes.com,
718-327-7017 mail@rockawaytimes.com
__________________________
City Councilman Donovan Richards
Mon-Thurs 10-10 Fri-Sat 10-11 Sun 11-10 00830RT 1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 THE ROCKAWAY TIMES is published every Thursday by Double Nick-
el LLC, 114-04 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Send
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 address changes to The Rockaway Times, 114-04 Beach Channel Drive,
Rockaway Park, NY 11694.
718-471-7014 Ad space reservations by Monday, 12 noon, preceding date of publi-
2 OFF 10 OFF
cation. Editorial submission must be made by Monday, 3 P.M., preceding
$ %
date of publication.
Assemblywoman Michele Titus All letters to THE ROCKAWAY TIMES should be brief and are sub-
ject to editing. Writers should include a full address and home / office
1931 Mott Avenue, telephone number. Anonymous letters are not printed. Name withheld
on request.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without per-
mission of THE ROCKAWAY TIMES. The publisher will not be responsi-
718- 327-1845 ble for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied
Any Catering Order

by the error. Errors must be reported to THE ROCKAWAY TIMES within
Any Pie With This Ad Community Board 14
five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid
prior to publication.
(pick-up only) Pick Up or Free Delivery 1931 Mott Ave
THE ROCKAWAY TIMES assumes no liability for the content or reply
to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all
*Not to be combined with any other offer replies. The advertiser agrees to hold THE ROCKAWAY TIMES and its em-
*Excludes Pizzettes With This Ad Far Rockaway, NY 11691 ployees harmless from all costs, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting
from or caused by the publication placed by the advertiser or any reply to
718-471-7300 any such advertisement. 2015 Double Nickel LLC.
Hunter Douglas offers a wide variety of window

fashions in an array of fabrics, textures and colors.
Contact us today. Were the Hunter Douglas experts,
guiding you in the selections thatll make your home
even more beautifulwhatever your style.
L.W.P. Home Products

5401 3rd Ave Brooklyn N.Y 11220
M-F: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Palm Beach Polysatin shutters Sun: Closed
718-492-7774
www.lwphomepro.com
Pirouette window shadings
Window fashions that

have every style covered. 2017 HunterDouglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the
property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.5667529

to get to the curb. Some of the mal stuff. Until the Pooper
mountains had shoe prints, Scooper law. Which really
clear evidence that some leaps did transform the landscape
came up short. of well, the landscape. It be-
It was not pretty. came normal to expect peo-
Minefields were not limited ple to pick up after their
to street corners. Youd get to dogs. And for the most part,
a park and maybe play tack- the law (and expectations)
le with all the leaves on the hold up.
ground or just pick up a stack Eating on the subway is not
and chuck them in the air. But the plague that dog crap was
sure enough, youd soon be and maybe a law is not need-
sniffing, wondering who got ed to outlaw it, but people
the dog crap on em. need to know its foul, gross
Dine Out Not Under It wasnt against the law so

people didnt care much. One
girl used to walk her Mastiff in
and nasty and not necessari-
ly in that order. And it sure as
hell shouldnt be normal.
I see subway officials are gross. the middle of the street and You want to have a bagel or
weighing whether or not to ban Those of us who grew up with think nothing of allowing her a granola bar or a stale pretzel
eating underground. Eeew. seven TV channels remember huge dog to leave a huge pile you bought from the guy at the
I commute by bike so maybe Gilligans Island and how much right near the yellow line. In- top of the subway stairs, go right
my views are a bit parochial. dog crap was everywhere. evitably, cars would roll over ahead. But you want to eat chick-
But I dont care. You are com- Curb Your Dog meant dont it and smear the crapola up en wings and then lick your
mitting a high crime against let the mutt go on the sidewalk, and down the street. So much fingers you are foul, gross and
human decency if you eat on have him crap in the street, in for stickball games! nasty. You break out the knives
the subway. Its a crime even if the vicinity of the curb. The end There arent too many peo- and forks to eat and youre like
its legal. of blocks or at the corners is ple from those days who cant the girl walking her Mastiff in the
First off, I fall on the we where a lot of dog owners took remember trying to get crap middle of the street. You need
need less laws side of things. their pooping pooches. Which off the bottom of their sneak- a law.
So Im torn about making it il- created a hazard, of sorts. ers, usually with a popsicle Ive disgusted myself so
legal to eat on the subway. But Youd be getting off a city bus stick. Ah, the memories, I can much with this column, Im
its pretty obvious we need laws and youd have to leap past a still smell em. taking off for a few weeks. See
just so people arent friggin mountain range of dog crap Of course, this was all nor- you in September!
Spa Rockaway
d f little Spa by the Sea!
Holistically wonderful
Join Our Skin Fitness Program
Book your free consultation 718-318-8840
Now Featuring Available Treatments

Facial Treatments Body Treatments
Max & Minas Ice Cream Massage Therapy
Airbrush Tanning
Reiki Energy Healing
Infrared Sauna
Skin Care Products Face Yoga
Skin Rejuvenation & Tightening Reflexology
Advanced Hair Removal Body Shaping & Cellulite Reduction
Try our Infrared Sauna Increase Metabolism, Burn Calories & Lose Weight
Relieves Muscle Pain
Improves the Immune System
Remove Toxins
Improves Appearance of Cellulite
Reduces Stress and Fatigue

Improves Skin
Check out our website and join our email for

108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive
718-474-0700 www.sparockaway.com
Sunday-Thursday noon-9pm 112-20 Beach Channel Drive,

00696RT
Friday-Saturday noon-10pm Rockaway Park, NY 11694 718-318-8840

119-15 RRockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

tel-718-634-3211 fax-718-634-0926
rbnyphysicaltherapy@gmail.com
email: rb
website: www.rbnyphysicaltherapy.com
ww
Oce hours: Mon, Wed 7:30am-6:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday 8am-3:30pm, Friday 8am-6pm Sat 9am-2pm
In the FDNY system;

ask for RBNY
at Metrotech!
Call today for your appointment!
Sll in network with GHI

Newded
p a n
ex ours!
h
Ka e Cusmiani Ten Eyck, PT DPT
Parking provided on premises and

free, plenful street parking

to get her health back after a ***** from again.

recent episode. Jack was re- Dig in. The Rockaway *****
ally touched by the generos- Times Sandcastle contest Katie Honan of DNAInfo.
ity and asked that we give a is Sunday, July 30 at Beach com always does great report-
shout out to those who con- 117th. Bring your own tools. ing on Rockaway. This week
tributed. Registration begins at 11 she writes that the City closed
***** ***** a.m. on the boardwalk. The down an illegal hostel on Beach
The firehouse on Beach Ah, too bad, the more the contest starts at noon, sharp, 69th Street. The two-family
116th Street looks more and merrier. Community Board so dont be late! You have house was putting up 22 peo-
more like its destined to member Danny Ruscillo until 2 p.m. to complete your ple some nights. The place had
move to the spot on Beach says people have been ask- creation. There are trophies been run by Laura Jones, who
Channel Drive between ing him to start a newspa- and prizes for the top three gained some infamy a couple
Beach 116th and 117th (the per or blog but has decid- in the 8 and under category, years back when she attempted
old HSBC bank, the old ed against doing either for 9 to 15 and 16 and up! to open a place on Beach 88th
Rams Horn and Sunset Din- now. Danny regularly sends ***** Street called Hostile Hostel
er spot). The Borough Pres community news by email. So theres no more Slice O with rooms such as the Wife
recommended the FDNY ***** Whit at Riis Park. Whitney Beater Bungalow and the "Do-
consider Beach 112th and The 14th Annual Gray- Aycock, aka The Pizza Nazi, mestic Violence Bungalow."
BCD as the Community beards Family Run is to- has been given the heave-ho Jones later claimed it was a
Board suggested but that morrow evening Friday, by The Feds who say they got joke gone bad.
recommendation is hardly July 28 at St. Francis de numerous complaints and *****
binding. The Beach 112th Sales on Beach 129th. Despite our efforts to work National Night Out Against
Street location seems a bet- This year's event is spe- with Whit, he continued to Crime (its a daylight thing!)
ter place than the entrance cial, honoring the memo- act in such a way that is not is Tuesday, Aug 1. The 100th
to the areas main commer- r y of Eileen M. Lavin and in keeping with the Nation- Precinct's fun will be held in
cial strip. Of course, the re- the theme will be "Always al Park Service values. One the parking lot at Beach 94th
sponse time of the FDNY to Run with your Heart." Its complaint was a lewd picture off Rockaway Beach Boule-
area emergencies must be always a great event and on a door allegedly in view of vard. The 101st will be at
considered paramount. probably draws as many the public. (Were guessing ODonohue Park at Beach
***** runners/walkers as any NPS sees Bay 1 as nude not 17th and Seagirt. Festivi-
Plenty of friends of Mary in Rockaway. You can still lewd). One things for sure, ties run from 4-8 p.m. in the
and Jack Meade pitched in sign up and join the fun. See Whits got a large, loyal fol- 100th and from 3-9 p.m. in
to help out while Mary fights Page 44 for info. lowing and hell be heard the 101st.
Your Lock Your Key OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
ROCKAWAYS PREMIER STORAGE FACILITY

60,000 Square Foot Facility
Rockaway Owned & Operated For More Than 20 Years
Most Competitive Rates In The Borough
Documents & Record Storage Services
Lighting And Security Cameras Throughout 24/7
Climate Controlled Rooms Available
Drive Up Accessible Rooms
Mail Boxes Available
Perfect For Contractors
Shipping & Packing Supplies Available
226 Beach 88th Street, Rockaway Beach, NY
88StreetSelfStorage.com 718-474-2300

version 2 ROCKAWAY TIMES 1/2pg H (8.75 x 5.6875)
BORO PREZ
GREENLIGHTS
FIREHOUSE MOVE
AGAINST CB 14 WISHES
interested in taking possession Based on the above I here-
of the property. (The Rockaway by recommend approval of this
Times had emailed Suttons of- application with the following
fice more than a year ago for conditions:
comment about the FDNYs Community Board 14 has
interest. The email got no re- expressed concerns about the
sponse). proposed site and has recom-
The City has eminent domain mended another for consid-
rights (it can seize property for eration. The Fire Department
the public good) so it is not un- should evaluate the feasibility of
usual for the City to start a UL- the alternative recommended
URP (Uniform Land Use Review by the community board.
Procedure) before alerting the
owner. A ULURP is a standard-
ized City procedure in which
Landmark shrouded by scaffolds and netting.
applications affecting the land
use of city property would be
By Kevin Boyle estimates climbed, the FDNY publicly reviewed. Some of the
and the City started eyeing a process includes public hear-
Community Board 14 rejected property a few hundred feet ings, Community Board and
the proposed move. The Queens north on Beach Channel Drive, Borough President recommen-
Borough President approved it. between Beach 116th and Beach dations, and environmental im-
A little background. In June 117th Street as a new firehouse pact studies. The empty lot the Community Board
prefers for a new firehouse.
2016, The Rockaway Times relocation. In the case of Suttons prop-
ported that the FDNY was look- The site, most recently home erty (116-11 Beach Channel The landmarked Beach
ing to move from its landmarked of an HSBC bank branch and Drive), the ULURP process is 116th Street Firehouse has been
firehouse on Beach 116th Street formerly the Sunset Diner, had well underway. In June 2017, an iconic part of the communi-
because a much-needed reno- been vacant since Hurricane Community Board 14 rejected ty for over 100 years. The Rock-
vation was far more costly than Sandy in 2012. The building and the proposed move and instead away Peninsula is in need of a
a relocation. lot is owned by Jeff Sutton, who recommended the firehouse be cultural and arts center. Beach
The firehouse, more than 100 according to Forbes magazine is moved four blocks east to ap- 116th Street is centrally located
years old and home to Engine worth $3.4 billion and is among proximately Beach 112th Street and has long been an economic
268 and Ladder 137, received the top 200 richest Americans. and Beach Channel Drive, and cultural hub of Rockaway.
landmark status in 2013. Such The City began doing soil tests which is an unused lot (west of Adapting the landmarked fire-
a designation preserves history and exploring the overall fea- the ferry parking lot) owned by house for re-use as a cultural
but is often at odds with modern- sibility of the site, apparently National Grid. and arts center would be a log-
ization efforts which is needed without the knowledge of Sut- The Community Board sent ical repurposing of the building
at the Beach 116th facility. ton, whose attorney just recent- its recommendation to Melinda that would serve the entire pen-
When updating the firehouse ly contacted the Community Katz, the Queens Borough Pres- insula.
was explored, and renovation Board to inquire if the City was ident. Katzs condition that the
After reviewing CB 14s rec- FDNY should evaluate the
ommendation, the BP issued alternative site is not binding
her own recommendation. The and probably not a particularly
location of firehouses is critical attractive option for the FDNY.
in determining response times Such an evaluation would mean
and the overall strategy of the starting the ULURP process
Fire Department to provide fire over, thereby prolonging the ef-
and emergency protection for fort to find and establish a mod-
our neighborhoods and com- ern firehouse. In effect, her rec-
munities. It is also critical when ommendation is a green light
replacing firehouses to ensure for the FDNY to relocate to the
continuity and timeliness of 116th site.
service. On the Rockaway Pen- In 2016, Jim Long, a spokes-
insula there is the added chal- man for the FDNY said it could
lenge of proximity to the waters be five years before trucks and
of Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic engines rolled out of a new fa-
Ocean especially during ex- cility. Now, perhaps its just four
The FDNY looking to move to abandoned bank. traordinary weather events. years.

Rockaway Times Sandcastle Contest is Sunday!

By Katie McFadden available to runner-ups. Howev- composition and wow factor!
er, most participants will receive The winners will be announced
Bring your bucket, shovel and something just for joining in (as at around 2:30 p.m.
creative spark to the beach this long as supplies last). Partici- Registration begins at 11 a.m.
weekend. The 2nd Annual Rock- pants will receive event medals, at the registration tent on the
away Times Sandcastle Contest plus other fun giveaways like boardwalk at Beach 117th Street.
is this Sunday on Beach 117th sunglasses. There will also be Registration will be closed at 1
Street! some buckets and shovels avail- p.m. There is also an option to
On Sunday, July 30, all are able to those who dont have register in advance. Email your
welcome to join in on another Last year, Bruce Johanns took first in their own, courtesy of Council- name and age category to Ka-
great Rockaway Times-spon- the adult category for his gargoyle. man Ulrichs office, and water to tie@rockawaytimes.com. Even
sored event for the whole fami- keep everyone hydrated, cour- if you pre-register, please stop at
ly. Last year The Rockaway Times phy. Plus, this year were giving tesy of the Parks Department. the registration tent to check in
resurrected the Rockaway Sand- winners even more incentive to The task is simple. Create an- and pick up your entry number.
castle Contest along with the do their best work! The Rocka- ything you want, whether its The Rockaway Sandcastle
help of the Department of Parks way Times reached out to local a castle, creature or any oth- Contest was a tradition started
and Recreation and Councilman businesses to help make the er family-friendly piece, using by West End Realty many years
Eric Ulrichs office. Last year par- contest even better by donating sand, water and sand tools. ago. They ran it for about 18 years
ticipants impressed with castles, prizes for the winners. Business- Participants can work alone, in until the organizers moved out
elephants, flip flops, aloha greet- es like Lanas Loft, Uncle Louie pairs, or groups, but please keep of town. The Rockaway Times
ings and even a gargoyle. It was Gs of Rockaway Beach, The groups to no more than six peo- picked up the shovel and start-
so much fun that were doing it Fat Cardinal Bakery and Carvel ple. The contest starts prompt- ed it up again last summer. The
again. have donated gift certificates. Liz ly at noon and participants will weather looks perfect for Sun-
All ages are welcome to Beach Speer of Life Eclectic Apparel has only have until 2 p.m. to finish day, so whether participating or
117th on Sunday to participate in donated a prize pack including their work, so it is important to just browsing, come out and en-
the fun. There will be three dif- a t-shirt, tote and blanket. Some show up on time. No one will be joy a beautiful Rockaway day.
ferent age categories: 8 and Un- lucky winners will also receive allowed to enter after 1 p.m. As If any other local businesses
der, 9 to 15, and 16 and up (that passes for a whale-watching ad- the contest nears the end, three would like to donate prizes be-
means you, adults!) The top three venture cruise with American judges will be coming around to fore Sunday, please contact Ka-
winners in each category will get Princess Cruises. There may also judge each piece on different cri- tie@rockawaytimes.com.
a first, second or third place tro- be a few Rockaway Times t-shirts teria like creativity, cleanliness,
West End Temple

Early Childhood Center
Is excited to announce
Two New Programs:

Full-Day Pre-School for 3 Year Olds
(for children born in 2014)
8:30-3:30
(flexible early drop-off and late pick-up if needed)
Maximum 10 children in class
Includes breakfast, lunch and snack
And
Tots Drop-In Center
Beginning mid-October 9-12
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Up to age 2.5
Please call Sherry Bernstein for further information

718-318-0030

122-18 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Belle Harbor, NY 11694
Mark J. Gelwan M.D, FACS, FICS

Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified, American College of Surgeons
Certified, International College of Surgeons
Listed, Americas Top Ophthalmologists

for Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Consumer
Directory,Washington, D.C. 2002,2010
CATARACT SURGERY TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Expanding OF SAFE VISION CORRECTION SURGERY
to Highest Level
SYMFONY EXTENDED RANGE VISION CORRECTION IMPLANT ACHIEVING ALL
RANGES OF VISION AFTER CATARACT SURGERY. WITH IMPROVED CONTRAST AND
NIGHT VISION
of Eye Surgical Care DR. GELWAN IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW SURGEONS IN NEW YORK USING THIS
TECHNOLOGY
Rockaway FULL CORRECTION OF VISION DURING CATARACT SURGERY. (ASTIGMATISM) WITH

INTRAOPERATIVE ANALYSIS TO PERFECT UNCORRECTED VISION
Medical Arts Complex BLADELESS, LASER ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY

USE OF PRE_OP VISION CORRECTION TECHNOLOGY AND RETINAL TOMOGRAPHY,
Ambulatory Center PREPARATION IN ACHIEVING FINAL RESULTS. (PATIENTS CALL MIRACULOUS.)
VISION CORRECTION SURGERY

Thousands of successful LASIK surgeries
105-38 Rockaway Beach NEW NIDEK EYE TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
IN-OFFICE Allow Safer Surgery in half the time of previous technology
Blvd. Rockaway Park,
CORNEAL TRANSPLANTS
NY 11694 DSAEK Sutureless Endothelial Transplants
Conventional Full Thickness
Eye Surgery Center of Transplants
ADVANCED RETINAL TREATMENT CENTER
Excellence Comparable and Macular Degeneration injections for Wet Form Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy Painless In-Office Laser Treatments
exceeding most Academic Non-lnvasive Full Diagnostic Testing
OCT Ultrasound Fluorescein Angiography
Medical Centers GLAUCOMA
Completion expected 11/2017. SLT (Cold Laser Technology)
Eliminates the need for costly irritating drops in most cases Last 2-5 years and
Start the process now by being can be repeated without risk of scarring
Full range of Laser and Glaucoma Surgery.
one of Dr. Gelwans patients. NO ONE SHOULD LOSE VISION FROM GLAUCOMA, METICULOUS CARE AND ALL LASER AND
SURGICAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN DR. GELWANS PRACTICE. IF YOU ARE HAVING CATARACT
SURGERY AND HAVE GLAUCOMA, YOU NEED TO CONSULT DR. GELWAN BEFORE YOUR SURGERY.
SEE THE BENEFITS of this Extensive Eye Care Practice

for Appointment
or

Great Music, Food, Fun and Bonding

Set for Night Out Against Crime
lice station on Beach 94th Street, popular zumba lady, Lisa G., lenges ahead all with the goal
the 100th Precinct will host DJ music by one of our officers of build a lasting and strong re-
quite an extravaganza with a in blue, free food catered by lationship. Its a two-way street
By Kami Leigh-Agard bouncy house, obstacle course, Applebees Neighborhood Grill for both the police and locals,
rock wall, photo booth, live mu- and Bar restaurant chain, and a Boamah said.
What better way to kick off sic and free delicious food. community resource fair organ- Come out and celebrate next
the first day in August than with Joe Young, 100th Precincts ized by local officials and health Tuesday for National Night Out
the National Night Out Against Community Council president, agencies, plus information on Against Crime. Both Young
Crime 2017 celebration with encourages everyone to come crime prevention programs and Boamah attest that though
our local officers in blue and the out and celebrate this robust from the local precinct. there will be loads of fun, music
community? gathering between local of- Victor Boamah, 101st Pre- and food for children and adults
Both 100th and 101st Pre- ficers and the community. We cinct's Community Council alike, this event is more about
cincts Community Councils, want everyone to come out, president, says that this event fostering positive communi-
serving the Rockaway penin- get to your know your local of- is a great platform to improve ty partnership, understanding
sula and Broad Channel, have ficers and have fun. Our officers interaction between the local and safety.
quite a bevy of fun and yummy, too, have families, and serve police and community they Boamah said, Everyone
jam-packed activities planned us everyday to make our com- serve. We are thankful for our come out! Take this opportuni-
for local adults and children munity safe. This will be a great officers, who go out there every- ty to get valuable information
with New York Citys finest next night, when we can all come day to protect and serve us. We on ways to work with the local
Tuesday, August, 1. and get to know each other as need to continue to work hand- NYPD and ultimately keep our
This annual event, celebrat- one community supporting in-hand. Without the commu- neighborhoods safe.
ed across the U.S. and Canada each other. nity, there would be no need for For more information, con-
since 1984, aims to build aware- The 101st Precinct is hosting the police, and without the po- tact 100th Precinct Community
ness about crime prevention, their celebration at ODonohue lice, our community could not Council President Joe Young at
and strengthen police and com- Park on Beach 17th Street and survive. Celebrating National 718-318-4233 and 101st Pre-
munity relations. Seagirt Boulevard from 3 p.m. Night Out Against Crime is a cincts Community Council
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the to 9 p.m. There will be a talent great way to highlight the suc- President Victor Boamah at
parking lot across from the po- show, zumba with Rockaways cesses weve had and the chal- 718-868-3441.
Protect your world A Time of Hope

In The Midst Of Evil
Auto Home Life Retirement
Call me today to discuss your options.

Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is,
Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your
boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And
the more of your world you put in Good Hands, the more
you can save.
John Lepore Insurance Agency

718-945-1900
112-30 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park
Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.
Insurance subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate
www.thegroundzerocross.com
123231
Indemnity Co., Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. Life insurance and annuities issued by Lincoln Benefit Life Company, Lincoln, NE, Allstate
Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. Northbrook, IL. 2010 Allstate
Insurance Co.

Priest Shares
the Tale of the
Ground Zero Cross
By Kami-Leigh Agard diately knelt down and thanked
Almighty God. As we all silently
On September 23, 2001, 13 looked from each other to the
days after the catastrophic 9/11 cross, we did not say a word, but
attack that left downtown NYC from the reverent silence and
in shambles both physically and penetrating wide-eyed stares,
emotionally, Franciscan priest, it was obvious that we all knew
Father Brian Jordan, first laid and accepted that this was a
his eyes on a 17-foot steel col- sign of God.
umn, weighing at least two tons, So what took just 13 days to
showed to him by a construction discover, culminated in a 13-
worker after a Sunday Mass he year uphill battle for this fire-
held with Ground Zero workers. brand priest to steadfastly fight
This gigantic T-shaped cross, for the preservation and me-
formed by two interlocked gird- morialization of what became
ers, both stupefied and amazed known as the Ground Zero
Father Brian, and everyone in Cross.
attendance, who all stared si- In his new book, The Ground
lently at what appeared to be a Zero Cross, Fr. Jordan intimate-
sign from above. ly shares his odyssey with the
I was so overcome with emo- cross, and why he decided to
tion, shock, surprise and grati-
tude, Fr. Jordan said. I imme- Continued on page 13
ALL AMERICAN BAGEL & BARISTA II

12
DIFFERENT HOMEMADE
CREAM SALADS
CHEESES
NEW BARISTA BAR

Espresso Hot & Cold Lattes
Cappuccino add flavor Caramel, Mocha or Vanilla
FREE DELIVERY
to Broad Channel
and the Rockaways!
NOW OPEN
TIL 7PM!
20-10 Crossbay Blvd. OPEN 7 DAYS
Broad Channel Mon-Fri 5:30am-7pm
tel: (718) 945-2233 CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Sat, Sun 6am-7pm

ZERO CROSS not intentionally discriminate
Continued from Page 12 against a group of atheists One On One
let go and let God after the
who sued to have it removed,
they ruled.

Physical Therapy
cross was installed at the Na-
tional September 11 Memori-
Fr. Jordan said that after 13
years of fighting for this cross,
and
al and Museum in 2014.
I first battled to keep the
he is finally at peace. I fin-
ished this book three years
Sports Rehabilitation
NOW OPEN
rusted cross at the Ground ago, but decided to revisit it
Zero site because it was a after finally coming to peace
powerful reminder for the and accepting the reality that
countless construction work- the Ground Zero Cross has a
ers, firemen, police officers permanent home, though the
and volunteers that God is 9/11 Memorial Museum was
here with us, and with faith not my preference. Howev-
in Him, we will resurrect, not er, now that the book is pub-
just as a community, but as a lished, I want folks of all faiths
country. to see why the cross was and
Then I fought for it to be will always be a significant
placed at the nearby St. Pe- symbol of hope, faith and res-
ters Roman Catholic Church, urrection for us all after 9/11.
which was severely impacted In my estimation, at least
by 9/11, not just physically, one third of those who died
but emotionally. Though suf- that fateful day were from
fering structural damage, St. Irish Catholic families from all
Peters kept its doors open five boroughs, especially from
to Americas heroes, and the Rockaway, Breezy Point and
church transformed into a Broad Channel. The firemen,
relief supply station. Most of police officers, union workers
the Ground Zero workers were and civil employees who lost
Irish Catholics who needed their lives that day and during
that physical and spiritual relief efforts were Irish Catho-
reminder of the cross at the lics, Fr. Jordan said.
church, Fr. Jordan said. Fr. Jordan himself comes
The cross was kept at the from a working-class Irish
church from October 2006 to family that goes back three
July 2011. Then in a short cer- generations visiting and liv-
emony that same month, it ing in Breezy Point. My fa-
Call now
was blessed by Fr. Jordan be- ther used to come here with
fore being loaded on a flatbed my grandparents as early as
truck and lowered into the Na- during the Great Depression.
tional September 11 Memori-
al & Museum (due to being a
Then when he married and
he had his own children, we
for your appointment
large-scale artifact), before
the rest of the museum's dis-
used to spend all of our sum-
mers living in a bungalow in
Walk ins Welcomed
plays were filled in. Breezy.
During that time period, Fr. Rockaway will always be
Jordan still fought to reinstall my home. I know this com-
the cross back at St. Peters. munity well. I was here for
However, now both the cross the 9/11 Memorial Mass ser-
and Fr. Jordan had a new nem- vices on the peninsula, after
esis. In July 2011, the nonprof- the Flight 787 crash and of
it group, American Atheists, course, Sandy. So I know how
sued to remove it, calling it an strong and resilient Rockaway
unlawful and repugnant at- folks are! We keep pressing on
tempt to promote religion on and keep hope alive even in
public land. One group mem- the most dire of tragedies, Fr.
ber even told ABC News that it Jordan said.
was an ugly piece of wreck- The Ground Zero Cross can
age that connoted only hor- be bought on barnesandno-
ror and death. ble.com, amazon.com and
718-474-2224
American Atheists lost their xlibris.com. Nonprofits and
case in July 2014. A three- groups of all faiths can make
judge panel of the 2nd U.S. group orders for their mem-
Circuit Court found that the
cross, located at Ground Zero,
bers at a discounted rate. For
further information, email:
www.OneOnOne-PT.com
was "a symbol of hope" and groundzerocross@gmail.
historical in nature. It did com 231 Beach 116th Street | Rockaway Park, NY 11694

A Day for the

Animals
By Katie McFadden The event will aim to do that
through a series of events and
Sunday is for the dogs (and services for pets and humans
cats!). Animal Rock 2017 will alike.
be an all-day celebration of The event will include an an-
furry friends. imal memorial service start-
On Sunday, July 30, from ing at 11 a.m., to honor the
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Beach animals that have passed over.
94th Street Performance From 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.,
Space, Jill Lauri, MBA, MSW, there will be speakers talking
of Healing With Animals, is about different animal-relat-
hosting an event dedicated to ed topics. Cathy Browne will
animals and those who love be discussing feral cats Trap,
them. According to Lauri, Neuter and Release programs.
the purpose of Animal Rock Lauri herself will cover the
2017 is to Celebrate Our Re- topic of deepening our rela-
lationship With Animals - to tionship with animals and
acknowledge the important healing. Nicole Valenti of the
role that they play in our lives. Riverhead Foundation will
My intention is for people to teach people about proper
experience the love that an- protocol for helping stranded
imals feel for us, the joy that or injured sea animals. Lastly,
they want for us, the road to Dr. Nancy Gahles will discuss
peace that they offer us, and healing animals through ho-
the respect for all living be-
Jill Lauri along with her furry friend, Jessie. ings that are here to teach us. Continued on page 15

A DAY FOR THE them, things tend to go very ity for healing in both the ani- people.
ANIMALS smoothly, Lauri said. Lau- mal and the person." On Sunday, Lauri will be
Continued from Page 14 ri wasnt just inspired by her Lauri says she often uses spreading the healing pow-
love for animals. She says it this gift for counseling and er of animals throughout the
meopathy. Besides discus- was their idea, and as an ani- healing purposes, includ- peninsula. The event is open
sions, there will be plenty of mal communicator, she would ing with those who may have to anyone who loves animals
activities including animal know. lost an animal. Shes also or those who are simply open
blessings, animal Reiki or For many years, Lauri says used more traditional ways to learning more about ani-
healing massage, and plenty she has had a gift of being able of helping people. She moved mals. From this, I want peo-
of raffles to help raise money to communicate with ani- to Rockaway in 2008. Once ple to connect to a greater joy
for Animal Care and Control mals. Im an animal commu- I came here, I never looked in their lives, to build a great-
(ACC). Local businesses like nicator and Ive been working back. I knew I was supposed er respect, and honor our re-
Boarders Surf Shop, Burn Fit- with animals for a long time, to be here, she said. Howev- lationship with animals, and
ness, Cuisine By Claudette, she said. In communicat- er, it wasnt until after Hurri- for people to walk away with
Thai Rock, Uncle Louie G, and ing with a person's animal, I cane Sandy that she knew that things that may be able to in-
Zingara Vintage have donated serve as a translator, facilitat- she should truly use her gift. tegrate into their own lives.
prizes towards the raffle. ACC ing a conversation between After Sandy, I decided it was Were all in this together. If
will also be on hand in the them. I start by saying hello time to really claim my voice we dont honor ourselves and
hopes of giving animals a new to the animal telepathically. and speak for the animals and other living beings, then we
home. They will be bringing In response, he or she tells me do what I came here to do. all lose. Through this event,
a mobile van full of cats and about their personality and Everything had prepared me we can honor all living be-
dogs that will be available for how they see themselves. This to do it, but it was just time to ings and spread the message
adoption between noon and often includes their appear- let go of any fears I had about of how to continue to do that
4 p.m. Current pet owners are ance. The animal may also doing something that was less and take it to an even greater
also encouraged to bring their share about their relation- traditional. After Sandy, there level, Lauri said.
pets for all the activities. ship with their person, what was a lot of fear and it was For more information about
Lauri said she was inspired they think about their food, really an opportunity for the Animal Rock or Healing With
by the idea of Animal Rock how they are feeling physical- animals to help heal us, she Animals, head to www.Heal-
from, well, the animals of ly or emotionally...I relay this said. This realization led Lau- ingWithAnimals.com, or to
course. It was their idea and information to their person ri to starting her own prac- contact Jill for her services or
they inspired me and I ran and we begin a three-way di- tice, Healing With Animals, to help with the event, email
with it. What I find is when alogue. Communication with in which she uses her gift to Jill@healingwithanimals.com
I take my inspiration from the animal offers the possibil- comfort both animals and or call 212-289-3540.
It's not too early to plan your

summer party!
Try Ludwigs No-Grill Summer BBQ Special!
Choose 2 Barbecued Meats:
Kansas City Ribs Pulled Pork Pulled Chicken BBQ Brisket
Includes Corn-On-The Cob, Potato Salad,
Pasta Salad, Slider Rolls, Disposable Plates, Napkins, Forks, and Knives.
$295 plus NYS Sales Tax
Serves 20 - 25 people (Pick-up Only) Having a few friends to the beach?
Don't cook!
See our catering menus

1/2 tray Chicken Francaise
1/2 tray Sausage & Peppers
1/2 tray Rigatoni, Spinach & Bacon
at www.Ludwigs.com 1/2 tray Eggplant Parmesan
salad, paper goods, bread
Pick up only $150
Ludwigs
533 Beach 126th Street
Belle Harbor, NY 718-634-4939 Invite us to your BLOCK PARTY!

usa.org/journal/ajhm-jour- Poison Control Center find- As President Emerita of the

nal/ajhm-issues-2017/presi- ings, which report no serious National Center for Home-
dent-s-letter.html adverse effects from acciden- opathy and a member of the
1. Most of the cases had lit- tal ingestions or overdoses of Board of Directors of the In-
tle or no information about homeopathic teething tablets. tegrative Health Policy Con-
the childs existing health 5. The data about the eight sortium, I have been involved
conditions, medications and (not 10) infant deaths show in the Federal policy issues
no analysis of the data that many other possible co-exist- regarding homeopathy, its
shows causality of adverse ef- ing causes. products and practice for
fects from the homeopathic There is much research in many years.
products. homeopathy available on- I was an active contribu-
2. The FDA did not make line, including a 214-page tor to the FDA hearings on
More on any attempt to evaluate the compilation of research on regulation of homeopathic
relative risk from using ho- the AIH website https://ho- products. A factual response
Homeopathy meopathic teething products meopathyusa.org/uploads/ to the homeopathic teething
Dear Editor: compared to healthy children. Homeopathy_Research_Evi- tablet issue is here: http://
Dr. Galvins column on ho- The relative risk of seizures dence_Base_7-12-2017.pdf or h o m e o p at hy u s a. o rg / j ou r-
meopathy teething tablets from homeopathic teething use the searchable database nal/ajihm-journal/ajihm-is-
does not fully explore the tablets is estimated at 1% or at https://www.hri-research. sues-2017/president-s-letter.
topics of safety, composition less, far below the 4-10% risk org/ html
of homeopathy products, or of healthy children. Homeopathic teething tab- Homeopathy is the second
research in homeopathy. Par- 3. The amounts of Belladon- lets have a long history of safe largest system of medicine in
ents deserve more balanced na in the teething tablets were use and a far better safety re- the world.
information to help them within the area of ultra-di- cord than over-the-counter Homeopathic products
evaluate the products for lutions, which are far below pain-relievers that are rou- are regulated by the Feder-
themselves. any pharmacologically active tinely given to babies and al Food, Drug and Cosmetic
Dr. Ronald Whitmont, Presi- dose. To experience even mild children. Act (1938). CPG Sec. 400.400
dent of the American Institute side effects, a child would Tina Quirk, RN, MS, CCH FDA outlines the standards
of Homeopathy, a national need to ingest a dozen bottles for strength, quality and pu-
medical association, makes of teething tablets over a short Dear Editor: rity set forth in the Homeo-
the following points in his period of time. In response to the article pathic Pharmacopeia of the
analysis of the FDA reported 4. The FDA claims do not On Homeopathic Products, I
cases. http://homeopathy- correlate with the National would like to offer some facts. Continued on page 17
FIA
FILLMORE INSURANCE AGENCY
3128 AVENUE U BROOKLYN NY 11229
Flood Insurance
For Your Home, Business, Condo, Coop
Insurance Coverage
For New Building
Construction,
Renovation And
Vacant Buildings
We Are Residents Of The Rockaways & Breezy Point,
And Have Been Servicing The Peninsula For Over 46 Years.
Email -DKTHVAC@GMAIL.COM Homeowner Insurance Written Through An A Rated Carrier
Licensed and Insured

We Are Licensed In NY, NJ, CT, FLA,
NC, SC, WY, MO, TX And ID
Locally owned and Operated Speak To One Of Our Agents Today
718-646-7300 or
Like us on Facebook DKT HVAC
00658RT
Email:jjsluyk@fillmoreinsurance.com
www.fillmoreinsurance.com

WE GET EMAIL try. One should never tamper house the day after Sandy.
On Bike Lanes
Continued from Page 16 with the product by diluting it When these 'programs' were Dear Editor:
nor would any product bear- being formed I still had no The cyclists have no choice
United States (HPUS). Labe- ing the HPUS # contain such electricity and used my gas but to swerve on the boards,
ling of products is under the directions. oven for heat. Now I see NYC because the bike lanes are
aegis of the FDA. A home- Dr. Nancy Gahles, DC, CCH, got 20 billion and only a few filled with people hanging
opathic product must meet RSHom(NA), OIM homes knew that they could outand as you said "people
these standards and bear the get elevated? What kind of gravitate towards the railings.
HPUS# on its label. Products Whats Not Up? crap is that? Perhaps we should look into
like Zicam and Pleo, are out- GE Reardon bike lanes like they have in
liers and do not meet these Dear Editor: Long Beach in the center!
standards. Anyone can call I asked BIB how it is that Just an ideabecause the con-
their product homeopathic, neighbors' houses less dam- A Few More Rules stant blaming of the bicyclists
natural, even safe. This does aged than mine are getting Dear Editor: is unfair. We are continually
not make it so. 'elevated' by the BIB pro- I agree with most of Susan told to dismount the bikes, yet
Homeopathic medicine can gram. This is an excerpt of Brady's beach rules, although I no one is telling the people to
be prescribed by both licensed my email: "I was affected by might characterize a couple as get out of the bike lanes so the
and nationally certified prac- Sandy in Rockaway Beach. I judgey, but I think she missed cyclists would not have to be
titioners (Certified Classi- am now seeing a few neigh- one of the top two Carry in, all over the boards.
cal Homeopath, CCH) and it bors homes being elevated carry out. In other words, take Nancy Re
can be purchased as an OTC that were 'less' damaged than your garbage out with you. At
by consumers. The caveat is mine. Why were we 'not' told the very least carry it to the
this: homeopathic medicines the City would pay to elevate garbage can and place it there,
are medicines. If you have a our homes??? Apparently, and if the can is full, find an-
question about self-care or only several hundred found other can, or take it home. Editor@RockawayTimes.com
if you are attempting to treat out!!! I see 20 billion has And if you're feeling very
a self-limiting condition on been appropriated to NYC for "green," perhaps pick up
your own, it is best to consult Sandy relief. I want my home some garbage from the beach
with a certified homeopath- raised too! (or the waves) and add it to
ic practitioner. Homeopath- Why are not ALL of us in yours and carry that out too!
ic products bearing a HPUS# Rockaway being offered to It beautifies the beach and
are prepared according to have our houses raised? I protects the wildlife. Thanks!
the standards of the indus- know I was busy repairing my Valerie W. Christopher
Whit Gets Sliced BAYHOUSE

from Riis BREEZY POINT
Open Lunch and Dinner
By Katie McFadden of the man who has been nick-
named the Pizza Nazi. Many OPEN 7 DAYS HAPPY
National Park Service has were saddened and outraged
N HOUR 4-7
sliced Whit. Chef Whitney Ay- to hear that one of their favorite
FROZEKS, weekdays
DRIN OME
cock served up his last pies at concessionaires would no
Slice O Whit at Riis Park last longer be at Riis Park.
weekend. After a series of com- The Rockaway Times reached AWES SET
plaints, the federal park ser-
vice decided their differences
out to Gateway National Recrea-
tion Areas Public Affairs Officer,
SUN
couldnt be put aside, no matter Daphne Yun, for comment. LIVE MUSIC!
how good the food is. There have been numerous Friday, July 28th - 9 pm
On Monday, July 24, Aycock complaints about Whit's be- Hell or high Water
posted a photo on social media havior and actions since he has Sunday, July 30th - 6 pm Monday Night is Family Night
of the location where hes been
serving up pizza and other deli-
been at Riis Beach. The park has
met with him to address these
Locals Rule
Saturday, Aug. 5th - 9 pm $10 Dinner Specials
cacies at Riis Park Beach Bazaar issues, to which he indicated he Fools Night Out plus reg. menu is avail
over the past two summers. Yet would comply, Yun said. De- Sunday, Aug. 13th - 6 pm
his post marked the end of good spite our efforts to work with Girls on Top Tuesday Night is Pasta Night
vibes at Suite 1 on Bay 9. As of Whit, he continued to act in Pasta (your choice) plus salad
today, this awesome place is such a way that is not in keeping
closed! The small, simple-mind- with the National Park Service $14.95 plus reg. menu is avail.
ed fools that oversee this beauti- values.
ful National Park have deemed
us federally offensive. So be it.
After much questioning over
how Slice o Whit could be fed- Let Us Cater Your Next Event
Happily so. F***em, the post erally offensive, Aycock took to
said.
500 Bayside Drive Breezy Point
Aycocks news shocked fans Continued on page 18 New Phone #: 347-926-4926

RIIS
Another bullet point mentioned damage was done. His
Continued from Page 17
the playing of loud music during disruptive inconsiderate
Instagram to post the exact letter last weeks Rockaway Artists Alli- behavior and continued
he received from NPS, citing the ance film festival. The letter says intentional noncompli-
complaints that led to him be- Aycock was asked beforehand ance is unacceptable.
ing shut down. The letter, from to lower the music as to not dis- Another bullet point re-
Gateway Superintendent Jen- rupt the event and he allegedly ferred to a lewd painting
nifer Nersesian, mentioned in- refused. In spite of the prior that Aycock had on the
stances of inappropriate music notice, Mr. Aycock refused to door of his premises. It
being played and a confronta- comply, interrupting the event said Aycock had removed
tion that ensued between Ay- organized for the community. the painting, but his poor
cock and a beachgoer after the The letter says Aycock eventually judgment and imprudent
beachgoer addressed the music. turned the music down, but the behavior is unbecoming of a while we don't applaud this de-
park operator. Lastly, the letter cision, we understand that Riis
said Aycock didnt get approval is a federal park and that we -
to install a business sign in front and all of our sub tenants - have
of the historic property. to comply with National Park
Belvy Klein, owner of Riis Park guidelines and regulations. It's
Beach Bazaar, said they fought really unfortunate that it came
to keep Aycock as one of their to this and I wish that compro-
concessionaires. We have at- mises could have been reached,
tempted to moderate and work but at this point it's out of our
out the differences between the hands."
two, but ultimately and unfortu- By Tuesday, Aycock had re-
nately, we were not successful. moved the majority of his be-
Throughout his tenure with us longings from the Riis Park
Whit has consistently received premises. Aycock will not be re-
raves from press and public alike turning to Riis Park in the winter.
for producing some of the very Whats next for Whits pizza is up
best pizza in all of NYC - both the in the air, but fans of the chef will
local community and beach go- know where to find his f***in
ers will definitely miss his food, good burger and other treats at
Klein said. "At the end of the day, his chill spot in Arverne.
BOARD CERTIFIED THE FAMILY OF

Daniel S OPTOMETRIST
Mirkin OD Battalion Chief John M. Moran
Great selection of quality frames
appreciates the generosity and hard work of
Mirkin and lenses at reasonable prices
Contact Lens evaluation
their friends and neighbors,
Vision and specialty fitting available
Most Health and Vision Plans accepted RIBS, Sean Clarke,
1. Quality Service We don't Engine 268 and Ladder 137,
believe that one size fits all.
2. We are Local - We are not
some big national company who
local construction crews,
treats you as a number.
3. We Stand Behind Our Ed Gormley/Edshots,
the Office of Assemblywoman
Products Our Frames come
with a One Year Warranty. Our
Stacey Pheffer Amato, and, most especially,

primary concern is to make you
happy.
The Rockaway Civic Association

4. Prescription Guarantee -
Our Doctor is available to review
your prescription and recheck
in restoring the community garden

your vision at no charge if you
have adaptation difficulties. We
want you to love your glasses!
on Beach 118th Street.
PROTECT 5. Uncompromising
Thank you!
YOUR EYES! Standards - each pair of our
lenses are custom manufactured
COME IN FOR YOUR for you.
!"#$%&'$()&*$+,-+$%&'$.-)$'/0$%&'1$2304"530$
SUNGLASSES /60)#")7$-..&')+/$-)#$,0-3+,$/-8")7/$-..&')+/$
610+-4$#&33-1/$+&$6-%$2&1$04-9/:$73-//0/$-)#$.&)+-.+$30)/0/;$
253 Beach 116th Street Rockaway Park, NY 11694

718-634-0005
www.mirkinvision.com

ROGERS IRISH PUB, ROCKAWAY'S OLDEST

RUNNING BUSINESS - 1919
lounger), cabaret dancing and

souvenirs for the ladies.
In May of 1919, the Pierce Ho-
tel was sold to brothers James
and Cornelius Rogers, formerly
from Kentucky, and renamed
The Rogers Hotel.
The building has changed its
face a few times, but locals have
no problem identifying the
building and the location.
By Katie Lucev, for the 1913 season in the gone. The color post card is For the last 98 years and
Mentored by Rockaway Beach Rockaways. self-explanatory. STILL in business, many
Historian, Emil R. Lucev, Sr. The black and white post- The multi-story beautiful Rockaway Beach residents and
card is postmarked on June brick building contained 30 visitors have enjoyed making
It was gracefully noticed that 2, 1913 and many unwanted rooms, eight baths and private memories and drinking spirits
in the last few issues of The items such as the spider web suites with baths, six bowling at Rogers Irish Pub.
Rockaway Times, a local busi- of power lines, the overhead alley lanes, a large dining room In two years time (2019),
ness must be Honored in trolley power lines, as well as and heat during the winter Rogers Irish Pub, located on
Rockaway Beach, NY History. utility and trolley poles were months. 116th Street, will be celebrating
The Hotel Pierce on Fifth washed out for photo clarity. In 1918, with O. Greissefier as its long waiting and extremely
Avenue (now Beach 116th The trolley tracks to Washing- proprietor, the Pierce Hotel sport- anticipated
Street), in Rockaway Park was ton/Memorial Circle on the ed an orange grove and futurist ** 100TH ANNIVERSARY **
built in late 1912 and opened boulevard (lower left) are also room (also known as a character Make it a Big One!!!
We help thousands of
customers save on their
electric bills every year.
What to do with the savings
is up to you.
Start saving today with our many

Energy Efficiency programs.
PSEGLINY.com/SaveMoney

Dear Enchantress
LOOKING TO JOIN IN
By Enchantress Shane hiding most of the time. I un- and worked with. How far back intention to connect to people
derstand you. It can be daunt- can you remember the feeling and make friends. 4. Get to the
Dear EnchantressI moved ing to make new friends, you of "needing friends?" Taking gathering early and settle in. 5.
to my new neighborhood are not alone. It sounds like on these questions will help Introduce yourself to the per-
three months ago. I want to you are missing a need, which you realize logically why you son running the gathering, let
be involved in the communi- does create neediness. Youre are in this predicament. Jour- them know the truth that you
ty, I have many interests and normal, and human. See if you nals are always a great way to are new and your intention is
I see there is a lot going on. can find yourself adorable in dig deep into life patterns: to connect with people, decide
Everyone seems to know each your neediness. Next let's talk Some actions you can take: if you want to be introduced
other already. I don't know if about how to meet your own 1. Find a gathering on meet- that way. 6. Let go of expecta-
its a problem of low self-es- need, so it doesn't get pro- up.com or Facebook groups. tions, it may take a couple of
teem, which seems funny, I'm jected on to others. Having a Make sure it's a gathering times of going to this gathering
a grown woman. But my idea strong feeling like "neediness" that leaves space for self-ex- to connect. Knowing exactly
of going out has been grocery is a sure block and wedge to at- pression. Town hall or civic what you want, and speaking
shopping and smiling at peo- tempt something new, for fear meetings are usually informa- your desire is a surefire way to
ple, I feel friendly, but also of rejection. tion-based and there may be set yourself up for success in
needy. I've attended some There is vulnerability in be- issues that take the attendees anything! With a clear inten-
town type meetings. I've seen ing seen as the "new" person, away from joy. Pick gatherings tion you will have clear attain-
other new people move in and in a sea of people that already of topics that you are genuine- ment. HAVE FUN!
overheard them introducing know each other. I will share ly interested in. To ask Enchantress your
themselves, and boom they some ideas on actions to take, After you've chosen where question about enchanted
are involved and appreciated but first I recommend asking you will go, these are steps to living, email her at Love@en-
and have friends and commu- yourself: has this pattern or take to set yourself up for enchantedembodiment.com. For
nity. I feel left in the dust. storyline happened before? chanted success: 2. Wear your more information go to www.
Dear Left in the Dust, Do you harbor any feelings of favorite clothes. 3. Set your enchantedembodiment.com
As an extroverted introvert being "left out" in the past? Or intention before you leave the
myself, it seems like Im a really "not seen? Patterns will re- house. Declare out loud some-
comfortable, outgoing person, peat themselves if they are not thing like: I am going to this
but really I'm awkward and brought in to your awareness gathering/meet-up with the
Name it, we have it! Just call or visit us $25.00 OFF

at our warehouse or Go to our website any purchase of $300 or more
(excluding equipment)
to find exactly what you are looking for! IN STORE ONLY 6452 5488 2532 6542

Top 5 Sites
for the DIYer
By Artie Wallace pair, this is the site for you. will find that they link to oth-
They provide detailed dia- er sites, but they are pretty in-
Many DIYers rely on the in- grams of most appliances to formative. Keep in mind that
ternet for their source of in- help you find the right part the sites they link to may not
formation. YouTube videos and most of the parts have always be professionals.
are great for general reference, installation instructions. 5- HomeDepot.com & Low-
but you never know if they are Though most of the instruc- es.com, I grouped these two
posted by amateurs or people tions are posted by customers, together because they are very
who know what they are talk- they are pretty accurate. Some similar to one another. They
ing about. have videos, others have writ- both have a section for Ide-
I put together a list of sites ten instructions. as & How To. Their videos are
that I think are a great re- 3- DoItYourself.com, this pretty good and informative,
source for DIYers. site has a lot of ads to deal but at the same time they are
1- SupplyHouse.com, for with, but they also have a lot geared towards DIYers with a
heating or plumbing parts/ to offer. Even with a lot to of- little knowledge. So do a lit-
supplies they have a great fer, they are limited to the ba- tle additional research after accurate that I found.
stock. Once you find the part sic DIY projects. I would not watching their videos. Although I recommend
youre looking for, you can recommend them for more Notes: these sites, I can not person-
find helpful videos near the detailed projects. Most of For this article, I went ally guarantee their informa-
bottom of the page. their topics are covered as text through more than 100 sites tion. So I always recommend
Their videos are done by with photos. with How To videos and/or that you do additional re-
professionals and are easy to 4- DIYnetwork.com/how-to, instructions. A a contractor search for your projects.
understand. this is a good site for general for over 30 years, these were If you have an idea for future
2- PartsSelect.com, if youre DIY projects but with less ads the top five sites that were projects, email me at rock-
doing your own appliance re- than DoItYourself.com. You both user-friendly and most timesdiy@gmail.com
SINCERE CARE AGENCY
Hiring HHAs and PCAs immediately

Offering great pay, medical / dental insurance and other benefits
Helping clients get services they need
Getting help around the home and finding the best aide for them
Assistance with insurance planning
We can answer all of your questions
Call us right away to get started! about home care.
r~N7hS718-577-2477

Facts You Probably

Dont Need
If you are 24 years old, you've field by his physics professor
been around for 10 percent of because "in this field, almost
American history. everything is already discov-
ered." He did so anyway and
Someone who got an aver- originated Quantum Theory,
age score on an IQ test in 1949 which revolutionized the field.
Meatloaf with panko crumbs and cup of
Mango Peach Salsa. would be considered "border-
line impaired" on today's IQ
Mango Peach Form a log on parchment
paper or aluminum foil. Pour
tests.
The United States Constitution
is the only constitution from the
Salsa rest of the salsa over top. Adolf Hitler survived over 20
18th century that is still in use.
Bake for 45 minutes. Let it documented assassination at-
By Sharon Feldman rest for five minutes. Slice and Pilots and co-pilots eat different
tempts, mostly from people meals to avoid food poisoning.
enjoy! who served him.
Got tired of hamburgers, so
Although "The Dark Side of the
I put this together and it was If you carry and drink alcohol-
Moon" was the #1 album for
really good! ic beverages in Saudi Arabia,
only one week, it remained on
you'll get a number of whip
lashes. the Billboard top 200 for 741
Serves: 4 weeks straight from 1973 to
Ingredients: 1988.
1 pound ground turkey After the publication of 1984,
cup flavored panko George Orwell sent a copy to
his high school French teacher, The word 'testify' comes from
crumbs pre-biblical times. It derives
Aldous Huxley, who responded
14 ounce Sabra Mango from the act of swearing on
with a letter commending the
Peach Salsa book and contrasting it with his one's testicles in Roman legal
own Brave New World. practices.
Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Theoretical physicist Max Plank Facts from Sean McVeigh, Fac-
Mix together ground turkey, was told not to get into the tologist.
Time To Wake Up About Wakes

By Bob Leckie, Owner of Bay and most recently, raft or float, or an an-
The Wharf Seastreak to help meet chored or moored ves-
their demand on this sel. A moving vessel has
After spending the popular route and what an obligation to pass a
last 39 years having Ja- has become a destina- moored vessel careful-
maica Bay as my back- tion place, Rockaway ly and avoid producing
yard, I consider myself Beach. unusual wakes.
as someone who has Unlike Reynolds The moving vessel
had a lot of experience Channel to the east of has a duty to consider
with boat wakes. There us, Jamaica Bay is not a the anticipated effects
are large fishing ves- no wake zone chan- of its speed and motion
sels, tugboats, barges, nel. This channel has through the water on
high-speed ferry servic- a Bay Constable and vessels moored nearby.
es, jet skiers and maybe Coast Guard that en- It must proceed care-
the worst of the lot, the forces Maritime Law. fully to avoid creating to be a gentle soul, who My point of the matter
recreational weekend Per state and federal law, swells that might cause never seemed to lose iswhat are we going to
boaters. an operator is responsi- damage. It must take his composure despite do? Wait for someone to
My focus these days ble for their vessel and reasonable precautions my ranting and raving suffer serious personal
is the present NYC Fer- any damage or person- to minimize the effects at times. He stood on injury, damaged prop-
ry, which has contract- al injury it may cause. of its wake including a the dock, took photos erty or incur damage
ed Horblower Interna- Sometimes the vessel reduction in speed. and more important- to their boats? Lawsuits
tional Corp Vessels to fails to regulate speed, Finally, after months ly, experienced what it will be inevitable if Mar-
transport passengers operating at a speed that of numerous phone was that I was trying to itime Law isnt abided
from Lower Manhattan causes damage from the calls, photos, videos, make him understand. by in good conscience.
and Sunset Park to and wake of the vessel. talks and arguments, I believe he has done Captains, lets be con-
from the Rockaways. An Improper distance Mr. Cameron Clark ap- what he can to commu- scious of what you have
obvious boom to the lo- is operating a vessel at peared on the deck one nicate to his captains left behind and Im not
cal economy, so much greater than five miles Saturday morning. He what they need to do to talking about your der-
so, that they had to per hour when operat- is the executive senior operate the vessels in a riere.
add several fishing ves- ing within 100 feet of a vice president of Horn- safe manner, although Happy Trials,
sels from Sheepshead store, a dock or pier, a blower and appeared not always. Bob Leckie

NEPONSIT
REALTY inc Licensed
P 718.945.2411 Real Estate Broker
Geri Lipsman
www.neponsitrealty.com Licensed Sales Agents
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SELLING, HAVE MANY
QUALIFIED BUYERS EAGERLY WAITING TO PURCHASE
OPEN HOUSE BEST BEACH BLOCK 80 X 100 APARTMENTS
ONE BEDROOM
535 B. 128TH ST. EXCLUSIVE 120s Stunning, extra large with hardwood
THURSDAY EVE JULY 27TH floors, plenty of closets, no pets, pay electric.
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ....... $1600
7:00 8:00 PM 120s Great sunny exposure, EIK, Hardwood
EXCLUSIVE floors, one car parking, pay all utilities.
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ....... $1500
BELLE HARBOR Adorable, Renovated Bungalow, 120s Newly renovated, small bedroom,
ACT
IN CONTR
2 bedroom, Stone tiled bath with jacuzzi tub, central hardwood floors, no pets, pay elec.
air, extra living space in basement can be renovated Call Susan 347 260-3891....... $1450
to your liking. New washer and dryer, brick carport, TWO BEDROOMS
beautiful deck, back yard with Hot Tub, water views, 122 Split level, good size living room,
t Showing
washer & dryer, parking space year round,
garage and two car parking spots .................. $620K pay R NTED Firs
allEutilities....................................$1550
120S Walk in, new kitchen and bath, summer
INVESTMENT PROPERTY Rockaway Beach parking, no pets, payREN TED ..............$2100
all utilities
100 x 100 Close to Beach and near Transportation and Neponsit Premium Beach Block 140S Newly renovated house rental, 2
Shopping 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, Master suite can be bath, yard, terrace, pay all utilities.
Call Susan 347 260 389 .........$2800
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, perfect for medical or dental
expanded. 4000 Sq ft.
THREE BEDROOMS
suite. Offers a four bedroom duplex apartment and full Asking 1,680,000 Call Susan 347-260-3891 90s 2 bath, all updated, no parking, no
basement. Large yard, plenty of parking, close to all. pets, no smoking, pay utilities .......... $2300
BELLE HARBOR
SOLD
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ............................... $899K One family, one block to beach, 3 bedrooms, EXCEPTIONAL APARTMENT
BELLE HARBOR 3 full baths, all newly renovated ........ $700K AVAILABLE
This magnificent 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths,
Hi Ranch 40 x 100 two car garage, needs TLC, design BELLE HARBOR newly renovated is in the heart of Belle
and create a perfect home with apartment that can be a
IN CO
perfect Mother/Daughter orNjust
ACT living space for your
TRgreat SOLD
Brick Legal two family 40 x 100, garage, 4
bedroom, large nished basement .... $650K
Harbor. A spacious open concept,
kitchen, living room offers dishwasher,
family. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room ROCKAWAY PARK central air, Washer & Dryer, terrace
SOLD
and eat in kitchen space. Spacious back yard. Call for and own parking space for one car.
Legal three family, great property investment,
appointment viewing ................$769K double driveway ................................ $650K
$2800 + utilities. Call Peggy 347 525-7176
COOPS FOR SALE COMMERCIAL SPACE SUMMER RENTAL FOR AUGUST

B. 101st St. Newly renovated 2 bedroom
BELLE HARBOR OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE bungalow, FULLY FURNISHED, cable,
IN C
2 Bedroom, 1 bath apt with TRACTAsking
ONterrace. Prime location 2 room with full bath, pay
internet, WI-Fi, microwave, air condition,
washer & dryer.
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ................................ $560K electric ............................................$2400 $1000 a week or $3900 for month.
OCEAN GRANDE CONDO Call for more info
ROCKAWAY PARK CALL US WITH YOUR
3 BR 2 Bath w/Terrace
Ocean Views - Indoor Parking, Doorman, Gym, Locker 2500 sq. ft. Professional Walk-in ofce APARTMENT
LISTINGS,HAVE CLIENTS
rooms, and much more ! .............................................$529K space. Pay all utilities. WAITING
CALL SUSAN 347260 3891 ........... $2600
BELLE HARBOR
Newly renovated Extra Large 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths SANDS POINT
w/ Extra Large Terrace & Parking. Gorgeous Kitchen &
1250 sq. ft. Professional Walk-in Ofce
Baths, Plenty of Closets
Asking...................................................... $350K Space. Perfect location. Parking available.
ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED.
GREAT OCEAN FRONT BUILDING,
CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891 ........... $3400
NEW LISTING
1800 sq. open oor plan with 2 separate
spacious one bedroom, galley kitchen, hardwood
oors, over looks Manhattan skyline, very low ofces, handicap accessible,
maintenance $489.00 .................................... $205K utilities included ............................. $4400

B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
5 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington Ariana David Colleen Brady Jenny Dantone
417 Beach 129th St (718) 634-3134 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Properties For Sale

NEPONSIT 155'X100' OCEANFRONT
Your Opportunity Has Arrived....
Attention Savvy Buyers,
Renovate this 4,200 sq. ft. home and enjoy over a 1/3
acre of uniterrupted panoramic ocean views
Build your custom 7,750 sq ft home, create a beautiful
garden and still plenty of room for an Olympic size pool
Subdivide this property and reinvest in creating two
spec homes for a hefty profit
Present all offers!
BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE
Rockaway Beach - Beach Block! Broad Channel 25x100
This 2BR bungalow is simply adorable Renovated in 2013, this 2BR bungalow
and was completely renovated from is a great starter home. Enjoy the bay
top to bottom. Super low taxes, a cellar breezes from your front and back deck.
for storage, large front and rear yard. Large bath with Jacuzzi, spacious attic.
$499,000 Close to all. $355,000
BELLE HARBOR UPPER BELLE HAROR

Beach Block 60x100 Beach Block All Brick
A Classic Victorian Rockaway Gem! This Beach Enjoy the fresh sea air from this lovely all brick
Block 7 BR home exudes charm and character 3BR, 2 bath home only steps from the beach.
with high ceilings, stained glass windows, Fin bsmt, front porch and long private drive
deep moldings, beautiful entry and HW floors. with detached garage are some of the great
$1,650,000 features of this beautiful home. $1,195,000
BELLE HARBOR NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE BY THE SEA BELLE HARBOR
Last Oceanfront Land Left Sprawling 80 x 100 Legal 3 Family - 60x100 Oceanfront Home 35x100 lot Center Hall Colonial 50x100
Take advantage of Fabulous 4BR, 4 bath Solid brick 5BR, 3 bath Fabulous single Built in 1991, this
this 72x100 vacant split level home. home brings together family 5BR, 4 bath home has 4BRs, 3.5
oceanfront lot and Gourmet kitchen, the perfect mix of oceanfront home baths, decked yard
build your 3,600 gleaming HW floors charm with a modern with amazing ocean with pool, full finsihed
mini mansion in the throughout, fin bsmt renovation. Private views. Present all bsmt and private drive
heart of Belle Harbor. with 2 BRs and 2 car parking & in-gound Oers! $1,350,000 and detached garage.
$2,500,000 garage. $1,875,000 pool. $1,350,000 $1,199,000
BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY PARK ARVERNE BY THE SEA BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY PARK
Beach Block 71x100 100x100 Mixed Use Legal Two Family Looking For a Fixer Upper? Beach Block - Legal 2
Center Hall Enormous Attention Medical Owners Unit 3BR ALL BRICK legal 2 Investor seeking income
4BR, 5 baths solid Professionals! C of O with master suite family home sits on a producing property.
brick home, HW floors, reads Medical oces, and ocean views lovely 50x100 corner First floor 3BRs, 2 baths.
2 fireplaces HUGE Doctor and Dentist and rooftop terrace. property on a beautiful LR and kitchen. 2nd
basement, terrace suite, one dwelling 3BR rental unit for a quiet block with HUGE floor 2-3BR and 1 bath.
and private parking. 4BR unit. Private guaranteed income. back and side yard. Third floor has 5 rooms.
$1,150,000 Parking. $899,000 $899,000 $799,000 $799,000
BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY BEACH BRAND NEW TO MARKET FAR ROCK BEACH BLOCK! ROCKAWAY PARK
Great Starter Home Calling all Surfers! Rockaway Beach 52x100 Three Minutes to Lawrence Beach Block - Legal 2 Family
Sip lemonade on the Standing tall and Classic Rockaway 3 One Family 4BR Ranch 5 houses from the
front porch while proud this 1910 large BR, 2 bath. Huge front with 2.5 baths, HW newly renovated
watching the sun sets Multi-Family home yard, private parking, floors, updated EIK, boardwalk. 2 new on
over the NYC skyline. has amazing Bay low taxes and close granite counterts and demand boilers and
Renovated home with Views, 4 bedrooms to all. Come and get SS appliances. Full electrical panels. Call
decked yard and pool. and 3 baths and low this amazing buy. bsmt, garage and long today to find out more!
$750,000 taxes. $695,000 $639,000 pvt drive. $599,000 $599,999
NEW TO MARKET BRAND NEW TO MARKET BAYSWATER ROCKAWAY BEACH BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE
Legal 2 Family Broad Channel Rare Find 1/3 Acre Two Story Bungalow Broad Channel
D
Lovely 2 family home Updated Mother/ Comfy T E3BR, 2 Located in the All new 2BR/1BA
with bonus guest daughter with E
bath,P sits back hottest spot in town. home on a Jamaica
C street in a
suite for family quests.
Updated kitchens,
custom kitchen,
bath, spacious 3BR, 2 ACfrom
beautiful residential
Great summer beach
pad or starter home.
Bay canal. NEW Roof,
plumbing, electric,
R
appliances, tile floor, bath, SS appliances, FE neighborhood. All season front HW floors, deck,
windows, electric and laundry and granite OF Extremely low taxes. porch and large front bulkhead, bathroom
furnace. $499,000 counters. $499,000 $499,000 yard. $399,000 & kitchen. $369,000
With Honesty Integrity and Trust our team of agents get the job done!

B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
5 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington Ariana David Colleen Brady Jenny Dantone
417 Beach 129th St (718) 634-3134 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Properties For Sale

BELLE HARBOR BEACH BLOCK 60'X100'
Huge Center Hall Colonial!
Heres a wonderful, spacious home you can
make a lifetime of family memories in!
Priced To Sell! Huge LR with cozy fireplace, HW floors and
a dining area with enough room to invite the entire family.
Eat in kitchen, comfy den and large first floor office or
guest room with adjacent full bath. Impressive master
suite with private deck and cathedral ceilings. Tremendous
finished basement. $1,585,000
BELLE HARBOR 100x75 BELLE HARBOR
Immaculate - Move Right In! Priced To Sell!
A splendid 8BR Belle Harbor residence Charming two family used as a one family
positioned on an expansive corner property featuring high ceilings, HW floors, updated
favored by glorious light from a southern baths, new roof, back deck and a above
exposure. Separate quarters aord a nanny/ ground pool. Come and take a look at this
In Law Suite. Move in condition! $1,550,000 great home. $699,000
ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK
The Ocean Grande T Penthouse Condo Only 1 Left New To Market Only 1 Left
R AC 3BR,
Mint condition Oceanfront 3BR, Last Three Bedroom Here is a great Last Two Bedroom Left!
N T condo
2 bath has 2 bath, HW floors, Left! Third floor 3BR, 2BR ocean facing 2nd floor 2BR, 2 Bath
CO
splendid panoramic
views of the Atlantic
private roof top deck 2 Bath condo. Private
outdoor space and
apartment waiting for
your fresh decorating
,HW floors, fully tiled
baths, sleek modern
E R Ocean and of the
with spectacular ocean
D views! Additional parking included! TAX ideas. Private terrace, kitchens, laundry in
UN brand new Boardwalk.
$599,000
storage and pvt.
parking. $519,000
ABATED FOR 15 YEARS!
$439,000
HW floors and laundry
in building. $399,000
unit. Parking included!
$389,000
NEW TO MARKET ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH
Rockaway Beack Condo New To Market New To Market Boardwalk Building Brand New to Market
Mint 1BR, 1 bath, Top floor 1BR Large 2BR, 2 bath low L- Shaped 4th floor Enjoy breathtaking,
oceanfront elevator apartment with maintenance Condo Studio co-op with unobstructed
building, HW floors, fabulous panoramic with spacious rec room huge ocean facing panoramic views of
high ceilings, W/D in views of the ocean, and beautiful grounds window, HW floors the Atlantic Ocean
unit, Quartz counters beach, boardwalk, with BBQ Area in a and breathtaking from this spectacular
and plenty of natural Jamaica Bay and the Doorman pet friendly views. $150,000 6th floor, 2BR, 2 bath
light. $319,000 city skyline! $299,000 Building. $269,000 oceanfront. $599,000
Rentals
142nd: Summer rental, 4BR, 3BA home with open floor plan and out door space (AD) . .$28,000 ABTS: Beach front 2BR, 2BA apt with W&D, CAC porch, deck and parking (BF) . . . . . .$2,400
135th: Summer rental, 2BR large 2nd flr apt with large deck and weekend parking (NC) .$11,000 86th: Spacious 3BD, 2BA third floor walk up apt with HW floors (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000
135th: Summer rental 3BR, 2BA with outdoor space and parking (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 113th: Large 2BD, 1BA apt with HW floors, SS appliances and terrace (MC). . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900
140th: Beach block 2BR, 2.5 BA house rental with finished basement and garage (LJ) . . . .$4,300 73rd: 1BD, 1BA modern and updated bungalow rental with skylights (NC). . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800
Condos and Co-Ops

96th: 2BR, 2BA condo sold furnished with panoramic ocean views (NC). . . . . . . . . . . .$599,000
91st: Spacious 1BR, 1BA condo in oceanfront elevator building (MC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .$319,000
101st: Penthouse 3BD, 2BA condo with storage and parking spot (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . .$519,000
121st: Top floor 1BD, 1BD co-op with panoramic ocean views (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000
99th: Brand new 3BR, 2BA condo with HW floors, outdoor space, gated parking (NC) . .$439,000
80th: Large 2BR, 1BA condo with low maintenance, great layout (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$269,000
121st: 2BR, 1BA ocean facing co-op with terrace and HW floors (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000
118th : Studio co-op in oceanfront building, HW floors and ocean views (MC) . . . . . . .$150,000
99th: Brand new 2BR, 2BA condo with outdoor space, gated parking and HW floors (NC) $389,000
Commercial
72nd: Three lots featuring two factories and one warehouse (AD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200,000 120th: Newly renovated 2,500 sq ft w/ receptionist counter and 3 offices (MC) . . . . . . . . .$3,000
98th: Unique store front with 3 attached renovated bungalows (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200,000 92nd: 850 square feet of prime space available for business (AD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000
72nd: Income producing 80x100 property, investor alert! (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,000 116th: Prime location, 1,100 sq ft, reception area plus 4 rooms (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800
92nd: Extra large space with high ceilings and out door space (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,800 72nd: Two offices and conference room available fully furnished (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200
Land For Sale

134th: Build your 3500 sq ft masterpiece! 72x100 lot (LJ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500,000
72nd: 40x100 parcel zoned R4A , combine with adjacent lot (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000
87th: Build your Rockaway Beach dream home on38x110 lot (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000
72nd: 40x100 parcel zoned R4A, developers opportunity (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000
Edgemere: 5946 square foot lot with waterfront access, zoned C3 (MC) . . . . . . . . . . .$329,000
Arverne: Vacant bay front lot zoned R4-1, survey available (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179,000
Arverne: 6,000 Square feet of commercial land (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,000
Arverne: 2,000 Square feet zoned C3, Marina/Yacht (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,000
Arverne: Vacant bay front lot, 75x100 zoned R4-1 (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$265,000
Highest sales volume in Rockaway...Visit our office and see what we do that's different!
917-742-7779
Marie Villanueva
Dominick Maiorano
Glenn DiResto Lorraine Tom Kiyan Hagan
Heart of BELLE HARBOR

NEW TO MARKET USE 0pm
ALL BRICK THREE FAMILY COLONIAL STYLE HOME
N HO 0-1:3 h St.
E
LOCATED ON THE SECOND BLOCK 60x100 PROPERTY NEW EXCLUSIVE OP y 12:3 139t
LOT HAS IT ALL!! Neponsit d ach
a
OWNERS main level APT HAS THREE BEDROOMS Side hall colonial Four Sun 40 Be
LR,DR, open Kitchen one full bath UPSTAIRS APT HAS 4
TWO BEDROOMS, LR/large eat In kitchen one full bath and bedrooms 2.5 baths; large
a large terrace dining room and living room;
Basement is a studio apt . Beautifully landscaped eat in kitchen; Den full Upper Belle Harbor. High ranch styled home. Could be
Park like grounds w/heated in ground pool, paver's outdoor
kitchen /barbecue and cabana basement and a large front porch; private driveway on a mother/ daughter. Three bedrooms three full bath eat
in kitchen living room dining room with additional large
Long pvt driveway 50x100 property lot. Beautifully landscaped and secluded living space on main level 40x100 property lot Pvt
Garage w/lift back yard asking $1.175ml
Call for Price and Details drive/ spacious backyard
$959,000
Home Is Where The SE
H OU -2PM .
Heart Is". Sunsets On EN 2 St
OP day 1 29th
The Bay. Sun 5 B. 1 NEW EXCLUSIVE
Neponsit Contemporary 16 BELLE HARBOR
BEACH BLOCK
Built In 2007. THIS LEGAL TWO FAMILY IS USED AS
A ONE FAMILY
Exclusive Cathedral Ceilings; BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED WITH AN
OPEN FLOOR PLAN, GREAT FOR
Custom Eik W/Aga Oven; ENTERTAINING. NEWLY RENOVATED
Beach 45th street Living Room W/Gas Fire Place Dining Room; Den/Guest THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!!!
Legal two family
Four bedrooms 3.5 baths large custom eat in kitchen with all high end
Two bedrooms over two bedrooms plus addition Bedroom; Upper Level Sitting Room; Large Master Suite Plus appliances, two fireplaces one gas the other wood burning, large living
living space in the basement three kitchens,three Additional Bedroom W/ Bathroom; room and dining room; huge finished basement, hard wood floors
full baths corner property w/pvt driveway and
throughout. Upper deck w/ocean views, front porch, new back deck and
large backyard Change to read: pool. CAC, long pvt drive & many more amenities.
$539,000 neg Call for price and further details $1,375,000
Beautiful large one bedroom New Exclusive NEW EXCLUSIVE,

CT
Arverne By The Sea ROCKAWAY BEACH

RA
with spectacular views of BEACH 90th ST BEACH BLOCK

NT
2 family
city skyline very low ACT TRAC T
CO
LEGAL TWO FAMILY

CONTR IN CON
Spacious bedrooms, inc.
IN
IN
Master suite, EIK, 3 BEDROOMS OVER

maintenance. Move in condition plenty of closets. 3 BEDROOMS.
RENT ROLL IS
$719,000 neg.
must see! Glenn Diresto $3000.00 per month
Asking $565,000 neg.
917-587-9609
ASKING $185,000
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
NEW EXCLUSIVE: NEPONSIT
67x100, built 1920's House For Rent, Fully Beach 95th Street Newly
8 Bedrooms! 5 bathrooms,13 ft ceilings, furnished, Neponsit, cozy Renovated Three
grand center hall with two wood
ranch style, bedrooms,large living room
TRACT burning fire place's
IN CON (formal living room/ master suite)
Old World Victorian
Totally renovated, 40x100 and dining room w/ ocean
Beach house with a huge side porch, $3000 views and 1.5 baths
park like grounds long
pvt driveway. Awesome! Call for further details $2100
SE
H OU -2PM pt 1D NEW EXCLUSIVE
EN 2 . a
OP day 1 21 St Ocean front L-Shaped studio Completely
Sun ach 1 renovated with a sea side flare of color and style Dark
0 Be
1 3 wood floors white subway tiles
Very nicely done!
Average maintenance $711.00 asking $235,000

Office 718-318-5030 COASTAL

crerockaway@gmail.com
R E AL E S T A T E CoastalRENY.com
SELLING
YOUR IS YOUR
HOME? HOUSE LOST
IN THE
CROWD?
LET US PUT OUR EXPERTISE
TO WORK FOR YOU
Remembering
Chris Lawler
On July 23, friends and fam- ham of St. Francis de Sales. It

ily gathered at Beach 133rd was attended by many of his
Street for a prayer service family and friends who loved
commemorating the 40th him dearly and knew him
birthday for the late Chris- well as a truly fine and car-
topher Lawler. Chris and his ing young man with a prom-
mother Kathy (daughter of ising future. It was especially
Bill and Anne Blum) were vic- poignant as The Blum Family
tims of the crash of Flight 587, Reunion was held the day be-
which occurred on November fore and thus many of his lov-
12, 2001. ing family were in attendance
The service, which was held and could attest to their love
by the beach wall, was cele- for the person he was and
brated by Father Jim Cunning- would have become.

Arverne Storage Center

##FBDI$IBOOFM%SJWFt"SWFSOF /:t

This Week in History
JULY 27
Sal John Cori was born.
5X7 Storage Room - $99.00 a month, plus tax 1956 - The phrase "In God We Trust"
was adopted as the U.S. national mot-
A whole room too much? 1974 - The House Judiciary Commit- to.
Try our box storage tee voted to impeach Richard Nixon
Starting at
2002 - Lisa Leslie became the first
for obstructing justice in the Water-
$3.50 per month, plus tax woman to dunk in a professional bas-
gate case.
ketball game.
All customers insured up to $2,000.00, additional insurance coverage available 1996 - A pipe bomb exploded in an At-
lanta park during the Olympic Games.
Mail Receiving Services JULY 31
Send your personal or business mail & packages using our address, no PO Box #s JULY 28 1954 - Mount Godwin-Austen (K2),
**10% discount for 12 month payment** Eileen McCarthy was born. the world's second-highest peak, was
Robert Ostrander was born. climbed for the first time, by an Italian
Hours: 8:30AM to 6PM Mon-Sat Michael OBrien was born. team led by Ardito Desio.
Website: www.arvernestorage.com eMail: info@arvernestorage.com
Bonded, Licensed and Insured NYC License # 2045023-DCA 1794 - Robespierre, one of the leading AUGUST 1
figures of the French Revolution, was John Baxter was born.
sent to the guillotine.
QUIGLEY INSURANCE
Sarah Romulo was born.
2002 - Nine Pennsylvania coal miners
were rescued after 77 hours of being
trapped in a mine shaft. 1946 - President Truman signed the
congressional acts that established
The family owned and operated insurance agency has been providing flood, auto, home, condo, JULY 29 the Atomic Energy Commission and
rental, commercial business, motorcycle, boat and more not only to Rockaway Peninsula but Kathy Pastina was born. the Fulbright Scholarship program.
NYC, Nassau and Suffolk since 1994 and you can be our next satisfied customer. Lisa Marie Hanna was born. 1981 - MTV made its debut at 12:01
AM. The first video shown was Video
Top Companies Protection Your Valuable Assests Are Chubb, 1958 - President Eisenhower signed Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles.
The Hartford, GMAC and Travelers. the congressional act that created the
If you are in need of insurance, you can count on Quigley Insurance. National Aeronautics and Space Ad- AUGUST 2
next satisfied customer.
ministration (NASA) , and was author-
Competitive pricing for comprehensive Zachary Dunn was born.
ized by Congress.
coverage and quality service. Fred Marino was born.
1981 - Prince Charles, heir to the Brit-
RT
Call for details ish throne, married Lady Diana Spen- Jerry Rea was born.
Kevin and Kathy Boyle were married.
00
cer.
718
718-474-1915
email: mquig44441@aol.com JULY 30 1909 - The first Lincoln penny was is-
Sharon Gabriel was born. sued.
Community
vide support to their community will be sup- tive collaborations. We
members. I say, "mem- portive, because they probably all remember
bers," but in most cases understand what its like as kids competing with
there is no formal mem- to be out in the deep end neighboring parishes or
bership for these com- of the pool. I see it with teams. Sometimes those
munities, people are the yoga community, as rivalries could be heat-
simply bound to each that group looks to deep- ed. But as we grew up,
other by some common en their practice, know- we crossed lines into
cause or activity. But ing that not everyone is those neighborhoods,
they share a sense of be- double-jointed, and pro- and realized the other
By Lou Pastina from the most eastern longing, a sense of ca- viding helpful guidance guys werent so bad af-
tip of the peninsula all maraderie, and a sense to reach the calmness ter all, and in some cas-
The definition of a the way to the most west- of togetherness that that yoga brings. es formed teams across
community is typi- ern tip and is bound comes with being in a When my kids were neighborhoods.
cally a group of people by sea and bay. Some group. The members are younger I saw it within It would be great if we
who live in the same of the more prominent caring and supportive, the various sports teams could be as open all the
area and interact with communities are the and give positive re-en- here on the peninsula. time and not keep to only
each other. The modern business communities forcement for forward Not everyone has the the communities that
world has extended that that make up the local progress both individu- talent to be a success- we formed; and close to
definition to include merchants that serve ally and collectively. ful athlete, but that sel- new members and other
electronic communities us all. Other communi- I certainly see that dom mattered, because groups. That would truly
such as the social media ties include the various within the circles that I the focus was teaching be a world to aspire to, to
worlds of Facebook, In- yoga groups, the music move in. I see it on Tues- sportsmanship and fos- be open and collabora-
stagram and Snapchat community, and the day nights at Connollys tering teamwork, rather tive. And its the type of
among others. Within sports communities; of when musicians try new than winning at all costs. hope that we sometimes
communities there are course each school and material knowing that In mature commu- get from great leaders,
sub-communities. Here church has its own com- other musicians are lis- nities, the sub-groups who remind us that we
in Rockaway there are munities, too. I think tening. There is a sense of cross lines all the time. In all belong to the same
many sub-communities. that these communities courage for stepping out- open communities this community: the human
The Rockaway com- share many common side the comfort zone, cross-pollination can race. Lets celebrate our
munity-at-large extends traits; such as they pro- but also a sense that the lead to wonderful crea- communities!
BAYVIEW URGENT CARE CENTER

Walk-Ins Are Welcome - No Appointments Necessary!
EKG Lab Work Pulmonary Function Testing
Asthma Attacks Ear Infections
Fractures Minor Lacerations Stitches
Vaccinations Physicals DOT Exams X-Ray
Ultra-Sounds Available And More
Sonograms
Doctors
Sadhana Gupta, MD
are now
Zoya Koroleva, DO
available on Stanislav Kaminyar, DO
Fridays Alla Buzinover, DO
Proudly Serving the Rockaway Community for Over 2 Years

Monday Friday 9 am 8 pm
OPEN 7 Days: Saturday Sunday 9 am 5 pm
Most Insurance Plans Accepted Parking Available
WE SPEAK ENGLISH, RUSSIAN
115-06 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 101, Rockaway Park, NY - 718-474-7744

late. These rapid impulses get CHADS-VAS stands for Con-
Ask the through to the AV node, but be-

cause they dont all get through,
the ventricle beats at an irregular
gestive heart failure, Hyperten-
sion, Age (75 and older), Di-
abetes, Stroke or TIA history,
DOC
and often rapid rate. Because in Vascular disease, Age (65 to 75),
AF the atria quiver and do not and Sex (female). Age over 75
contract, blood can pool in its and history of stroke are given
corners (remember the atrium two points each, all the others
By Peter Galvin, MD is shaped like a pyramid). This are one point each. Someone
pooled blood can clot and when with a score of zero to one will
the clot is dislodged it is sent out usually be placed on aspirin
FYI on AF
The human heart has four into the aorta and pulmonary
into circulation. The most com-
mon effect of this clot getting out
of the heart is a stroke.
alone whereas a score of two or
over will usually mean full an-
ticoagulation. Smoking and a
chambers. The upper chambers, artery as well as the rest of the Risk factors for AF include history of kidney disease are also
known as atria, are shaped like a body. This electrical activity can hypertension, obesity, diabe- significant factors that figure in
pyramid. The lower chambers be mapped on an EKG. There are tes, sleep apnea, alcohol abuse, the decision-making process.
are called ventricles. Each heart- many heart disorders that can and congestive heart failure. Be- There is a separate acronym for
beat is initiated by the sinoatrial disrupt this electrical circuit. By cause the formation of a clot in bleeding risk called HAS-BLED
node (SA node), which is the far the most common arrhyth- the heart can have deleterious but I wont get into that today. A
hearts intrinsic pacemaker and mia, or abnormal heart rhythm, effects including a stroke, blood high HAS-BLED score (three or
is located in the atrium. The is atrial fibrillation (AF). thinners are often prescribed to higher) will be a factor to consid-
electrical impulse generated by AF is caused by an abnormal those with AF. The blood thin- er against blood thinners.
the SA node causes the atria to pacemaker often located just ners, aka anticoagulants, make If you have AF you should dis-
beat first, which pushes blood outside of the heart (usually in clot formation less likely al- cuss your treatment as it per-
into the ventricles. The electrical the pulmonary vein). This ab- beit with significant potential tains to your risk factors with
impulse is carried by fibers to the normal pacemaker sends out side effects like gastrointestinal your doctor to be sure that your
atrioventricular node (AV node) electrical pulses, often as fast as bleeding. But not everyone with treatment is appropriate. Next
located in the wall separating 300 beats per minute, which dis- AF is given blood thinners. The week I will discuss treatment op-
the upper and lower chambers. rupts the functioning of the SA decision to give blood thinners tions for AF.
The AV node sends the impulse node. Because of this disruption is made by assessing a persons Please direct questions and
into the ventricles causing them the atria do not beat, or contract, risk of a stroke. The risk-assess- comments to editor@rockaway-
to beat, which then sends blood but rather just quiver or fibril- ment acronym is CHADS-VAS. times.com
BREEZY POINT DERMATOLOGY

Skin Cancer And Mole Exams Skin Cancer Removal
Sun Damage Removal Mole Removal MOHS Surgery
Acne And Acne Scarring Eczema
THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING US Psoriasis Hair Loss
Botox, Chemical Peels, Facial Fillers For Rejuvenation
INTO YOUR COMMUNITY! Leg Vein Treatments
Most Insurances Accepted
We are expanding our Rockaway
hours starting this May. 204-08 Rockaway Point Blvd
Breezy Point, NY 11697
Phone: 646-421-6064
Please call the office for more information. Fax: 646-843-4701
We would love to meet you! Website: breezypointdermatology.com
Dr. Dacko Dr. Vine Dr. Ciocon Email: info@flatirondermatology.com
MOHS Surgeon Dermatologist MOHS Surgeon
Premier Rockaway Park

121-05 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Joe Sulik
Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Criminal Defense Attorney
premierpedsny.com
30 yrs +
Join our neighborhood today!
Call (646) 553-4815 to schedule an appointment -DWI-
718-544-5404
"Friends Don't Let Friends
Plead Guilty"

WOMEN'S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Summer Markdowns Have Begun!
And there's still 6 weeks left!
Select dresses (fancy and casual),
linen, rompers, tops, shorts etc.
Stop by to see if some of your
favorites are now on sale.
THE POWER OF 4-0 Beach Channel Rockaway, NY 718 945 5885

114-04
114
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
THE MIND
Elegante
HOT & FRESH MAKES US BEST! CALL AHEAD FOR FAST TAKE OUT
Yesterday morning while that is uncomfortable. Before

guiding a yoga class in a room it gets out of hand, i.e., before it
PIZZERIA RESTAURANT
not quite humidity-free, I found gets the better of us. That is, in
some in front of me struggling a way, what we do in the yoga Family Dining At Its Finest
while moving through the room: we focus. We focus on SPECIAL OF THE WEEK!
heat. It wasnt a heated yoga positive affirmations, centering
class, and we never have a cold breath and physical movement, Meat Lasagna or Eggplant
room, just comfortable. Yester- which allows the bodys energy Lasagna dinners
day morning it was not. It was to circulate and revitalize. We buy one get 50% OFF on the second!
taking a long time to come to dont get derailed by outside
a comfortable temperature. I conditions. Our minds guide 718-634-3914 718-634-3225
reminded them to come to the us to be free in the capacity of 92-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Beach NY 11693
breath to get through the dif- being present. www.elegantepizza.net
ficulty physically, mentally, When I think about what
emotionally. some people have had to en-
Awareness of the act of breath- dure, I can only imagine that
ing, to me, the art of breathing,
making it deeper, fuller, longer
during both the inhales and the
it has to be the power of their
minds that got them through.
Strength, ability, energy. Ris-
exhales mentally diverts the at-
tention from the struggle to a
ing up to strength rather than
sinking down to instability and SLFQLFSDUDGLVH
centering place. Emotionally, it weakness. Having an I can VDODGVVDQGZLFKHVIUHVKKRPHPDGHVQDFNV /RFDO 2UJDQLF
is calming. attitude rather than I am not HDWIUHVKHYHU\GD\
Then, I thought of my Dad. able. I can is such a strong
We would say to him in the affirmation. That takes some RSHQSP
dead of winter, Put a hat and
gloves on. He would say, I tell
power. Were thinking all of the
time. What is the difference?
WKVWUHHWFRQFHVVLRQVRQWKHERDUGZDON
myself that Im warm and Im The difference is the affirma- %ULQJWKLVFRXSRQ
warm. Same for being cool. tion: I am not going to let this
The remembrance of course to get the better of me in this mo- RII\RXUILUVWSXUFKDVH
me was special because he con- ment in time. Some reactions
tinues to be present in my life are habitual, so it is essential
sporadically and in different to give space to stop and think
ways, and when it occurs, it is rather than revert to the habit-
now a feeling of joy having had ual reaction. The power of the
those experiences with him. He mind. Thoughtful contempla-
is no longer here, but continues tion.
to live on in this way. What made me think of all
The profound lesson from his of this? A humid room during
being warm and cool in freez- a yoga class. That in itself is
ing weather and humid condi- magical. Every experience is a
tions is that we have the mind springboard for thought, con-
strength to derail a potentially templation, feeling, sharing.
hazardous condition by think- May you be happy. May you
ing it away. Divert the atten- be free. May you be grateful.
tion from the uncomfortable May you let go of things that do
condition. Divert it to any oth- not serve you. May you have in-
er condition, just not the one ner peace.

Friday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. To reserve, call (718) 474-0896: Monthly meeting to discuss
to 8 p.m. e-mail: donriepe@gmail.com. Rockaway Beach issues.
FAMILY FUN RUN
Thursday, July 27, St. Francis de Sales Sunday, July 30, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 8 a.m.
6:30 p.m. Graybeards Kids run, 1 mile, 5k. to 11 a.m.
STEVE BELSON MEMORIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY Day of registration from 4 p.m. to SURF SESSION WITH NY
6 p.m. WOMENS SURF FILM FESTIVAL SWIM
MEETING
West End Temple Beach 90th Street Beach 92nd Street. Mile swim at 8
147-02 Newport Avenue July 27, 28, 29, August 4, Join Lava Girl Surf and notable a.m., half mile at 10 a.m. An-
Meet with Neponsit and Belle 5, 8 p.m. female surfers for a morning surf nouncement of lifeguard scholar-
Harbor NYPD Neighborhood July 30, 2 p.m. session. Refreshments available. ship winner. Lifeguards can apply
officers to discuss concerns. RTCs THE PRODUCERS at belsonmemorial.blogspot.com
Post Theatre Fort Tilden Sunday, July 30, 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 27, See the Rockaway Theatre com- to 6 p.m.
Saturdays, 8 a.m.
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. panys latest musical production. ANIMAL ROCK 2017
BIKE & ELECTRONICS Beach 94th and 95th Street FREE BEACH YOGA
REGISTRATION July 28 and 29, 7 p.m. A Celebration of Animals. Pet Beach 108th Street
Beach 97th Boardwalk NY WOMENS SURF FILM memorial service, adoptions, Bring a towel or mat and join
Have the NYPD register your FESTIVAL speakers, animal blessings and Helen Kilgallen in this free hatha
bikes or electronics so theyre Rockaway Beach Surf Club reiki, raffles and more. Dona- yoga class.
easier to recover in the event of 302 Beach 97th Street tions go to Animal Care Centers.
theft. A series of films about female Contact Jill at jill@Healing-
surfers. WithAnimals.com to donate or
Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 27, volunteer. to 3:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, RIIS WALK UP AND PADDLE
OUTDOOR MOVIE: SPIDERMAN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 11 a.m. Riis Landing on the Bay
ODonohue Park Beach 17th RAIN BARREL GIVEAWAY to 3 p.m. Free kayaking for ages 6 and up.
Bring a chair or towel and enjoy St. Camillus ROCKAWAY TIMES No reservations required.
this family film. 185 Beach 99th Street SANDCASTLE CONTEST
Free rain barrels courtesy of Beach 117th Street
Friday, July 28, 6 p.m. Senator Addabbo. Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Registration begin at 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m. 3 age categories from kids to to 10 p.m.
SEABEING PHOTO EXHIBIT Saturday, July 29, 11 a.m. adults. Trophies and prizes. KARAOKE AT RIIS
OPENING to 2 p.m. Contest begins at noon and goes Riis Park Beach Bazaar
Rockaway Beach Surf Club SHOREBIRDS OF JAMAICA BAY until 2 p.m. with judging to fol- Happy hour and karaoke with DJ
302 Beach 97th Street Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge low. To pre-register, email Nicky B.
See Sarah Lees surf photography Join naturalist Don Riepe for a Katie@rockawaytimes.com
slide program and hike around
the ponds to look for shorebirds. Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, ZUMBA WITH MAXIE
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
#WONDERBOOK OPENING Beach 17th Street Boardwalk
Beach
ach 8
80th
hSStreet
treet EXHIBIT Free dance workout with Maxie.
sTudio 7 Gallery Fort Tilden
Photos from Gateways Wonder- Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
book. Exhibit open weekends to 12 a.m.
through August 27. OPEN MIC
OPEN 4
Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun
DAYS/WEEK
Tuesday, August 1,
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ST. JOHNS HOSPITAL CAREER
FAIR
Connollys Beach 95th Street
Come out and perform or have a
listen.
327 Beach 19th Street Thursdays & Fridays,

ECCA 8am-6pm Recruiting for RN/ RN Care Man- 8 a.m.
CAR SHOWth agers/ PCAs and Social Workers. YOGA/HUMAN MOVEMENT
6
Sun Augpm 200+
0+ Vendor
200+
0 Vendoo Spaces!
p WITH KEVIN
9am -3 Tuesday, August 1,
Both indoor and outdoor 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beach 105th Street
101 PCT NIGHT OUT AGAINST Bring a mat or towel and join
FREE CRIME
ODonohue Park Beach 17th
Kevin Campbell for beach yoga.
HOT Street
Zumba, food, community
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
DOG
SUNSET PADDLES
resources and more. Riis Landing.
s
Bicycle Rbalcek
With coupon Free kayaking at sunset. Call Rick
VENDORS
Free parking W
Expiration date: 8/1/17 Tuesday, August 1,
ELCOME Availa 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 917-345-3700 to reserve.
100 PCT NIGHT OUT AGAINST
Unlimited: Fresh Fruits & Veggies CRIME Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Housewares Groceries Clothing Watches Beach 94th Street Parking Lot ZUMBA UNDER THE STARS
Sunglasses Toys Food Italian Ices Antiques Bouncy house, obstacle course, Beach 108th Hockey Rink
collectibles gifts sneakers Closeout Items rock climbing, Join Lisa G for outdoor zumba!
food and more.
Cell phone Accessories Jewelry Furniture
and So much more. Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 3, 7 p.m.
ROCKAWAY BEACH CIVIC SUMMER CAMPFIRES
917-528-5554 Riis Park Beach Bazaar
350 Beach 80th Street FarRockawayFlea@gmail.com
ASSOCIATION
Beach 94th Street Performance Share songs and enjoy smores
Far Rockaway, NY 11693 www.FarRockawayFlea.com Space near the fire.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ATTORNEY PAINTING
PAINTING
Victor Re (718) 634-2158
Free Estimates
Attorney At Law WILLIAM J. LACHNER
Professional Painter
/LFHQVHG ,QVXUHG
Accidents Criminal DWIs QUALITY SERVICE ON: (OHFWULFDO&RQWUDFWRU
IRUDOO\RXUHOHFWULFDO
Interior/Exterior Painting Faux Finishes
Also Other Matters Wallpapering/Removal Sheetrock
Taping Staining/Poly
Decks-Power Wash & Stain QHHGV
718-474-1111 Gutter Cleaning Window Cleaning
REFERENCES AVAILABLE RFH
Rockaway, NY Over 30 Years of Reliable Service
Lifetime Rockaway Resident /LFHQVH /NCK5FREFMS
PET GROOMER
BOOKKEEPER WANTED
Vast knowledge of QuickBooks SPRINKLERS/WELLS
Good Starting Pay - Full or Part Time
For a Local Fast Growing Rockaway Business
Where Grooming Your Pet
LAWN SPRINKLERS
Is An Art
Award winning top pet groomer is
WELLS/PUMPS
now making House calls!
All your pets needs will be taken care of in the
Gary Caparelli Inc
comfort of their home.
Remember grooming your pet is an art and now
516-239-0694
Rockaways top grooming artist will come to you.
Call 917-273-2876
text: 917-642-4308
Or email resume or letter of interest to: Phone for an appointment 646-283-6547
MSMMark@aol.com
Garycap243@aol.com
HOME Handyman
IMPROVEMENTS Real Estate BICYCLES
Rockaways
Handyman
25+ Years Experience in all Areas
RUBBISH REMOVAL For All Your Real Estate needs
Bicycle Shop
of Home Improvement & Repairs Call The Rockaprop Team
Sales Repairs Rentals
Reasonable Free
Estimates Sales, Rentals, Commericial Fast & Friendly Service
Rates
No job too big or too small!
Land, Condo and Co-ops Parts & Accessories
Now Available: Power Washing
For All Types Of Bicycles
Also Available for:
718.634-3134
163 Beach 116th Street
Sub-Contracting & Real Estate Work 417 Beach 129th St. Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-419-7790 Fully Insured www.rockaprop.com (718) 318-2000
Home Improvement Plumbing & Heating BBQ TANKS
NEW HEIGHTS
CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Storm Damage Specialist THE PROPANE KING
Siding Windows Roofing Kitchens OF ROCKAWAY PARK
Baths Basements Concrete Fences We Deliver Bbq Tanks Right To Your Door.
All Tanks $40!

Decks Doors Awnings Patio Enclosures
Brick Painting Stucco Painting
800-525-5102 718-767-0044 You Ring We Bring. Prompt Service.

www.newheightsconstructionllc.com Call Early To Guarantee Weekend Delivery
NYC Lic# 1191201
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 917-648-5532
J&B HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC EXTERMINATOR TRAVEL

Celebrating Our 35th Anniversary Specializing In: SBK Licensed
Exterminator
Breezy Tour & Travel
Pest 718 945 3989
Vinyl Siding Custom Windows and
Breezytourandtravel.com
Roofing Doors Control Licensed
Wildlife
Call Seamless Gutters Awnings Control Bus Tours: 1 day and multi day
For Free Operator Cruises~ escorted tours~
Estimates Garage Doors
or Visit
Our
vacation packages
Showroom Authorized James Hardie Disney~Beaches~Sandals~
Fiber Cement Installers aniel Baldwin Clubmed~Caribbean
91 6 6 364 Europe~Viking River Cruises
1-800-599-1150 NYC Lic. #: 2011058
SB an aol co
www.jbhomeimprovementsinc.com L.I. Lic#: H18D2240000 CIE/Ireland and more.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEGAL NOTICES
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED!! Notice of formation of 6528 ELLWELL TriGold Scholastic Services, LLC
AWNINGS Immediate Openinigs CRESCENT LLC. Articles of Organiza-
tion filed with the Secretary of State of
Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of
State (SSNY) on 06/28/2017. Office in
6/*0/4)01t$0.1&5*5*7&4"-"3:
SURFSIDE AWNING 1"*%)0-*%":4t1"*%7"$"5*0/ New York SSNY on 05/25/2017. Office Queens Co. SSNY designated agent
$0.1"/:1"*%3&5*3&.&/51-"/ located in Queens County. SSNY has of LLC upon whom process may be
1"*%4*$,%":4t#0/64&4 been designated for service of process. served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro-
CLEANING * INSTALLATION .&%*$"-$07&3"(& SSNY shall mail copy of any process cess to 2358 35th Street Astoria, NY
GUM REMOVAL * BIRD PROOFING 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
$500.00 served against the LLC to 6224 Ellwell
1-800-764-7327 )*3*/(#0/64 Crescent, Rego Park, NY 11347. Pur-
MUST HAVE CDL CLASS A B OR C w/PS ENDORSEMENTS pose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of MJA GLOB-
FOR MORE INFORMATION: AL TRADE CO., LLC. Articles of Or-
surfsideawning@gmail.com RIVLAB TRANS CORP Notice of formation of RSVP Auto ganization filed with the Secretary of
62-02 Almeda Avenue, Arverne, NY 11692 State of New York (SSNY) on March
Surfsideawning.com
t
3*7-"# Leasing LLC. Articles of Organiza-
tion filed with the Secretary of State 9, 2017. Office location: QUEENS,
of New York (SSNY) on 6/19/17. Of- NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC
fice located in Queens County. SSNY upon whom process against it may be
WOOD FLOORING & WOOD WORK is designated for service of process. served. SSNY shall mail process to
SSNY shall mail copy of any process MJA GLOBAL TRADE CO., LLC at 42-
Experienced Wood served against the LLC to: 1-50 50th 55 Colden Street Apt 3H Flushing, NY
Floor Installer Family owned and operated Ave, Suite 1602 LIC, NY 11101. Pur- 11355, USA. Any lawful purpose.
Polishing Guaranteed honesty, integrity, dedication, pose: any lawful purpose.
Refinishing and reliability. We ensure our customers are Cafe at 6714 LLC, Arts of Org.
provided with the highest quality of work possible. filed with Sec. of State of NY
Sanding Notice of formation of NADOLAND
Fully licensed, bonded and insured. (SSNY)6/22/2017. Cty: Queens.
Repairing L.L.C. Arts of Org. filed with Secy.
Daniel Guaman of State of New York (SSNY) on SSNY desig. as agent upon whom
Tel.: (917) 557 7909 | Fax: (347) 726 3114 03/13/2017. Office location: Queens process against may be served &
CONTACT DAVID VERBA Emilianoconstruction@gmail.com shall mail process to 67-14 Forest
verbadavid1123@gmail.com or 516-724-3671 County. The LLC designated the
www.emilianoconstruction.com Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385. Gener-
following as its registered agent
upon whom process against it may al Purpose.
Classifieds be served in the State of New York:
LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVIC- Notice of formation of MAY MAY
ES LLC at 1967 Wehrle DR. STE 1 LI LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the
SUMMER RENTAL/SHORT #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: Secretary of State of New York
TERM RENTAL CLASSES any lawful purpose. SSNY on 05/17/2017. Office loca-
tion: Queens. SSNY design. agent
Furnished house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Free DIYer classes. of LLC upon whom process may
living room, dining room, kitchen, Notice of Formation of Especially
Visit The DIYerbyArtieWallace.com Sensory LLC, Articles of Organ- be served and shall mail copy to
parking. Call 718-474-6686 ization filed with the Secretary 129-16 Liberty Ave. South Rich-
of State of New York (SSNY) mond Hill, NY 11419. Purpose:
FOR SALE any lawful activity.
DRIVERS WANTED on 02/09/17. Office location:
2009 Ford Fusion, 87K miles. Queens, NY. SSNY designated
Belle Rock as agent of LLC upon whom pro- Notice of Formation RH & FL LLC,
New brakes, tires & recent tune Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY
Call: 718-945-5555 or up. $3500
cess against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail process to Es- (SSNY) on 5/31/2017. Office location:
718-634-8282 917-435-9732 pecially Sensory LLC at 118-12 Queens County. SSNY Designated
196 St., Saint Albans, NY 11412. as agent of LLC upon whom process
DRIVERS WANTED Purpose: For any lawful purpose. against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail copy of process to: The LLC, 35-
Local Moving & Storage. Notice of Formation of FLOUR 09 Leavitt St, Flushing, NY 11354.
Company looking for CDL & BAKING LLC. Articles of Organ- Purpose: any lawful activity.
ization filed with the Secretary
Non CDL Drivers. Call 718- of State of New York (SSNY)
474-4707 to inquire. on 06/27/2017. Office location: Notice of Formation of 1047 Hoe
Queens County. SSNY desig- LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secy of
nated as agent of LLC upon State (SSNY) on 2/21/17. Office lo-
whom process against it may be
cation: Queens County. SSNY des-
Joseph F. Keenan
served. SSNY shall mail a copy
of process to Flour Baking LLC, ignated as agent of LLC upon whom
Attention Ira Lampert, 18-25 process against it may be served.
127th Street, College Point, New SSNY shall mail copy of process to
York 11754. Purpose: any lawful 53-78 63rd St., Maspeth, NY 11378.
Attorney At Law purpose. Purpose: any lawful activities.
K & H 166th STREET LLC. Arts. of HARISH PROPERTIES LLC Ar-

Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/06/17. ticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of
114-04 Beach Channel Drive Suite 9 Office: Queens County. SSNY des- State (SSNY) 5/17/17. Office in
Rockaway Park, New York 11694 ignated as agent of the LLC upon Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent
of LLC upon whom process may
whom process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro- be served. SSNY shall mail copy
Phone: (718) 747 8850 cess to the LLC, 144-29 166th Street, of process to The LLC 71-38 165th
RT
jfkeenan@joekeenanlaw.com Jamaica, NY 11434. Purpose: Any

lawful purpose.
ST Fresh Meadows, NY 11365.
Purpose: Any lawful activity.
00

overall environment. As And I will end with this

each minute ticked by, I Helen Keller quote, a
prayed that she would not trail-blazing American au-
Life With Our get up and start bolting for

the door. I am a so-called
neurotypical adult, and
thor and activist, who was
both blind and deaf The
best and most beautiful
Artistic Child I was losing my marbles.

Then I announced to Soa,
Daddy should be here
soon, five more minutes.
things in the world cannot
be seen or even touched
they must be felt with the
heart.
Then the receptionist re- I founded the Rockaway
marked, Sorry guys, the Beach Artistic Families
By Kami-Leigh Agard tour is actually two hours. Support (RBAFS G) to pro-
Totally peeved, but laugh- vide a safe meeting space
The R-Word
ing, I said, Okay Soa, were for families and the gen-
leaving. Lets take the iron eral public to share their
horse home. My pooh was experiences with autism,
an awesome trooper. and learn from each oth-
Now folks, how many er and experts in the field
Question. How many of I also dont like the word, normal children could on how to elevate our en-
you have used the word, special. My daughter, have sur vived this long chantingly artistic chil-
retarded to describe Soanirina, is not special day? Instead of saying, dren. Yes, I consider our
someone? Now, dont get because she has autism, retarded, or special, children, artistic, re-
out of sorts, Im sure many she is special, because please refer to individuals modeling the bewilder-
of us are guilty of this. I am she is my beautiful, giggly, with autism as super hu- ing, misunderstood label,
not necessarily the most amazon-like daughter. man! autistic. For information
politically correct (PC) My daughter s dad and This antiquated saying about RBAFS G meetings
individual, in fact I just I recently went to visit a still carries weight with and future events, visit our
learned that it is not PC to private school in the city all of us, touched by spe- Facebook page: Rockaway
say, My autistic child, the that caters to children cial-needs or not. Sticks Beach "Artistic" Families
PC verbiage is, My child with autism and other and stones may break my Support Group or email:
with autism. Or instead neurodevelopment de- bones but names will never o u ra r t i s t i c c h i l d @ o u t l o o k .
of saying That midget ac- lays. Her nutty professor hurt me. Folks, they do. com
tor, the PC description is dad insisted that we take
The actor with dwarfism. her along, though I kept
Personally, I think that it objecting, because most sio who was supposed to vis-
is all a spot extra, but such school tours usually bar it and tour the recent street
is the world we live in. children. Sure enough, we raising/new bulkhead Cap-
However, I do cringe, were told that she was not ital Project, as well as the
when people say the word, allowed. So for the next 30+ Build it Back home ele-
retarded, especially hour, Soanirina and I sat vations and rebuilds under-
when talking about people in the lobby waiting for way on West 11th and 12th
with autism or any other her dad, who went on the Roads.
disability. I have been in tour. I obser ved the chil- Quite unsurprisingly, the
many social settings where dren flitting in out of the Mayor failed to show and in
in conversation, someone area, and folks, I saw for his place a Deputy Mayor ap-
would remark, It must myself the spectrum of au- peared and walked the west
be hard for you, to have tism. One child communi- side streets of Broad Chan-
a retarded child, or bet- cated by pressing phrases nel. News of the Mayor's
ter yet, Shes so beautiful on his iPad, another child, visit had been kept on the
and athletic, too bad she is very verbal, clinically drew down low, which was prob-
retarded. I would just give his map home on the white ably a good thing since he
a brave face and smile say- board, insisting his was ultimately canceled but al-
ing, She is not retarded, the most efficient route. though the west side streets
she has autism. Then the One little girl, my daugh- were conspicuously void
individual with a red face ter s age, with some verbal of residents, a rather large
would awkwardly blurt capability, commenced to crowd of officious looking
out, Sorry, I didnt mean, describe every species of individuals replete with hard
she IS retarded, shes just
not wellnormal.
HmmmI think she is
fish in the aquarium in the
lobby. I wondered to my-
self, why would people de-
No Show, hats, clipboards and cell
phone cameras held high in
the air moved up and down
pretty damn normal, es-
pecially when I would ob-
serve their children glued
scribe these amazing be-
ings as retarded?
And you know who I was
No Surprise the streets with the Depu-
ty Mayor, not unlike a large
school of fish.
to their smartphones, ob- most impressed with? My Not unlike Waiting for De Blasio's absence should
sessing over Kardashian daughter! For an entire Godot, this past Friday many surprise nobody as this is
celebrity, Kylie Jenner s hour, she sat patiently ob- of us found ourselves wait-
latest Snapchat post. serving the fish and the ing around for Mayor de Bla-
Continued on page 36

BETWEEN THE after the Flight 587 memo- Bay Boulevard. As it turned you can typically find brand
BRIDGES rial, rather than apologiz- out, Friday was "Dawn's Fun name items at markedly be-
Continued from Page 35 ing and attempting to place Run," a 3-mile run/walk/ low brand name prices.
this embarrassing matter shamrock shuffle in memory This change in Defense
the same thoughtless Mayor behind him, Mayor Bill took of Dawn McIntyre. The event Department policy will open
who, as the citizens of New the course of a true politi- was well advertised with fly- up online exchange shop-
York were reeling from the cian never retreat...never ers throughout the town as ping privileges to almost 20
execution-style killing of retract...never admit a mis- well as all over social media million more people. Keep
police officer and mother of take and simply dismissed and "No Parking" signs were in mind that it wont apply to
three, Miosotis Familia, qui- the issue of his constant tar- prominently posted along shopping at brick-and-mor-
etly skipped town flying to diness as "inside baseball." the route of the race. On the tar, on base, exchange stores
Hamburg, Germany to join Really? The Mayor would day of the event, the Vollies and that opening commis-
with other progressive activ- be well-served to heed the cruised along the boulevard sary shopping privileges to
ists in protesting against the sage advice of the publisher with a public address sys- honorably discharged vet-
recent G-20 summit in that of The Rockaway Times, Mr. tem asking residents to move erans isn't included in this
city with a side trip to visit Kevin Boyle, who cautioned their cars as well. Unfortu- new benefit. The commis-
with his son who is spend- at that time that "You gotta nately, there were still a few sary can best be described as
ing the summer at an intern- be careful using inside base- individuals who went una- the grocery store on the post.
ship in Berlin. When asked ball stuff because if you go ware of this event and their Unlike Post Exchanges, the
about the timing of his trip, too inside, you'll be the only vehicles were ultimately re- Defense Commissary Agency
De Blasio and his minions one there." located to a parking area, relies on a $1.4 billion annu-
channeled Shakespeare's Fast forward two years which did not interfere with al taxpayer subsidy to oper-
Much Ado About Nothing and Bill de Blasio's contin- the race. ate. Because goods there are
as they lamented that this ued lack of common sense, On a happier note, effective sold at cost plus a 5 percent
was a great deal of fuss over skewed progressive ambi- November 11, 2017 (Veter- surcharge, increasing the
nothing of great importance tions and ensuing insensitiv- ans Day), all honorably dis- customer base to all veterans
reminding everyone that, af- ity to those he (supposedly) charged veterans, no matter would result in higher tax-
ter all, the Mayor was back in serves can only lend cre- their branch of service, will payer costs under the current
time to attend Officer Famil- dence to the opinion among be eligible to shop tax-free operating system. For more
ia's funeral. the folks that our career civil online at the various mili- information on this pending
Also, as I remember it, this servant Mayor is quite com- tary exchange websites with new benefit for veterans or
is the same imperious May- fortable believing that his the same discounts they en- to register yourself or a fam-
or who arrived embarrass- time, agendas and priorities joyed on base while on active ily member as an honorably
ingly late for the November are more valuable than ours. military duty. The Army and discharged veteran in order
2014 Flight 587 Memorial Friday remained a busy day Air Force Exchange Service to utilize this service, you
on Beach 116th Street and as later that afternoon I start- (AAFES) is the retailer on can visit the AAFES web site
then left the event without ed receiving several frantic U.S. Army and Air Force in- at www.shopmyexchange.
so much as a simple apolo- phone calls from neighbors stallations worldwide. A Post com.
gy to the assembled crowd. wanting to know why there Exchange or "PX" is a depart- Broad Channel, why would
When asked by the media were multiple trucks tow- ment style store somewhat anyone want to live any-
about his lateness a few days ing cars from along Cross similar to a Wal-Mart where where else?
Blums In Full Bloom

The Blum Fam-
ily came from far
and wide for a
family reunion on
Saturday, July 22.
Some 160 family
members got to-
gether at the Belle
Harbor Yacht Club
after attending a
Mass offiiated by
longtime friend,
Monsignor John
Bracken. Some
family members
had the privilege
of meeting for the
first time. Family
members traveled
from as far as Cal-
ifornia and Flor-
ida to attend this
joyous event!

HAPPY 80 BIRTHDAY th
John Baxter
A Man For All Seasons
From your family and friends
John poses for a recent family photo at the recent wedding of grandson, Kieren. Pictured (l to r) are: Granddaughters Erin
and Allison; daughters Carolyn Callaghan, Mary, Brenda; and mother-in-law of the groom, Doreen Mulvarney
Wishing You 25 More Happy and Healthy and Active Years!
r t h d a y Party All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing
80th Bi July 29 8pm

ing,
When has it ever been anything but treason to the heart of man
Sa t e v e n
a c h 1 1 4-RBB to go along with the drift of things? Robert Frost
e n d a n s Be o hn!
Br si c b y J We admire you because over a lifetime you devoted yourself to
Live Mu lcome speaking out against what you believed was wrong and cam-
All We
paigned vigorously and shouted ceaselessly for what you
believed was right for Rockaway and for your country.

SPOTTED:
Dublin and Budapest!
Easily the best dressed guy in this group (hell, best look- And meanwhile, Barbara, Dawn and Mari Kelly were light-
ing, too!) is Eamon Charles wearing that striking blue Rocka- ing up Budapest, Hungary on the first stop of a 54-day jour-
way Times t-shirt. The boys were on a trip to Dublin to catch ney through Europe! We cant wait for more from these fab-
the band U2. ulous ladies!
Female Power to Flow at the Surf Film Festival

By Lori Franco womenssurffilmfestival.com
website provides a nice synopsis.
The surfers are taking a break Each film tells a different story
from the waves to head to the but they all share deep-rooted
big screen. Head to the Rocka- purposes for their production,
way Beach Surf Club (302 Beach whether it's passion, love, ambi-
87th Street) this weekend for a tion or loss. Women surfers are
two-day film festival dedicated to able to speak through the camera
women surfers. The 5th annual and share their experiences as a
NY Womens Surf Film Festival surfer or what being a surfer has
2017 presented by Luna Bar & led their path of life to.
Lava Girl Surf is July 28 and 29. If you didnt get enough female
The NY Womens Surf Film surf action on Friday and Satur-
Festival takes place each year day, on Sunday, July 30, there will
to raise awareness of the sub- 28, the film festival will kick off 29, doors open at 7 p.m. and there be an opportunity to actually surf
culture and the local businesses with the opening reception of a will be another meet and greet with the ladies behind the films.
that support them. They hope photography series called sea- with the filmmakers and surfers From 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., there
to show viewers the special con- Being. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., of the films. The opening recep- will be a surf session on Beach
nection that women surfers have visitors can check out the work tion starts at 8 p.m. and the films 90th Street with some of the film-
through their mutual love for the by Sarah Lee who is a surf pho- begin playing from 8:30 p.m.to makers and notable surfers like
ocean and the expressive energy tographer from Hawaii. During 9:30 p.m. Guests will be able to Sarah Lee, Apolla Echino, Geor-
that shines when they celebrate those hours there will also be a see seven films that night. There gia Matts, Skye Burgess and Sa-
their thrill stories. meet & greet with the filmmakers will also be a raffle drawn dur- rah Baum. Refreshments will be
This annual event is sponsored and surfers of the films that night. ing intermission from 9:30 p.m. served.
by sponsored by Don Julio Te- That will give guests time to talk to 10 p.m., giving the chance to Dont miss this awesome event
quila, Bullet Bourbon, Rockaway and ask questions about the films win a prize like a surfboard. At this weekend. There will be raf-
Beach Surf Club, The Montauk before watching them! The films 10 p.m. there will be one last film fles and giveaways, and the event
Beach House, Natures Shapes & will start playing at 9 p.m. and shown before wrapping up the is free! Seating is first come, first
Tora Surfboards, which will have end around 10:15 p.m. Only four night. served so be sure to be on time!
giveaways and raffles through- films will be shown on Friday. For those interested in learning Check out womenssurffilmfesti-
out the weekend. On Friday, July The next day, on Saturday, July more about each film, the http:// val.com for more info.

e Swim
8 a.m. Competitive 1 Mil
10 a.m. Half Mile Swim
A n n o u n c e m e n t o f th is year's
And
Boards
Lifeguard winners On the
at Beach 92nd Street!
7:00pm - SQUID
B ill K ir ch en w it h S p ec ia l Guests
8:30pm -

From The RBA: Got Beacons?

By Theo Boguszewski action points, which communi- Beacon technology provides a physical space to promote digital
The Rockaway Business Alli- cate with smartphones. They use gentle push to passersby, help- content. If you have the Chrome
ance was recently awarded the public physical objects to connect ing them connect to resources in App on your phone (all Androids
Neighborhood Challenge Grant, people to the resources they need. a non-intrusive way. The notifi- and about 50 percent of iPhones
a competitive city grant that tasks Although many New Yorkers cations arent push notifications; have it), all you need to do is turn
business organizations to use tech- view our great city as one of the you will only see their messages on bluetooth and you can receive
nology to solve a community issue. capitals of the world, we fall short when looking at your notifica- notifications from the beacons.
Because of its unique geog- of many other major cities tech- tions. Beacon technology only How beacon technology helps
raphy, Rockaway juggles an ar- nologically speaking. Beacons captures user counts and doesnt us achieve our goals for the Rock-
ray of disparate elements: east, have become a norm in 60 major take in any specific information, aways:
west, visitors, residents, business cities, including Paris, Barcelona, so all users' privacy is maintained. The Rockaway Business Alli-
corridors and the beach. With Strasbourg and Madrid. We are Any application can become ance, its businesses, and future
this grant, the Rockaway Busi- excited that the Rockaway com- beacon-enabled, thus allowing collaborators can announce dis-
ness Alliance will tackle Rocka- munity will pilot beacon technol- the app to send notifications to trict news and events, advertise
ways issues with connectivity, ogy in New York City! app users as they pass by. For ex- local points of interest (shops,
connecting some of the dots What are beacons? ample, if The Weather Channel unique cultural institutions),
between people and places. We The beacons themselves are app was beacon-enabled, it could and promote useful local apps,
want to help businesses connect dumb objects. They are plastic, send you a notification about an among other things. We can tai-
to their largest market: the influx shaped like hockey pucks, and upcoming storm when you were lor this content to the location of
of seasonal visitors coming to the incredibly durable. They can be in range of a beacon. the beacon. It is the RBAs goal to
beach. We also hope to help con- programmed to relay important This app-integration platform make this shared information as
nect Rockaway residents to busi- information. allows for the potential to incor- relevant as possible to residents
nesses, events and resources. So where will the beacons go? porate many other tech partners and visitors alike.
Well, how are we planning to The beacons will be strategical- in the future. To learn more about Connecth-
do this? ly placed around the peninsula How can I connect with the ings and beacon technology, go to
Enter: Connecthings. Con- to target areas of high foot traf- beacons? https://www.connecthings.com/
necthings is an international com- fic. Some of the beacons will be The beacons also work without This article was submitted by
pany which deploys networks of placed on public property, and the integration of an app, through The Rockaway Business Alliance.
contactless technology in public some will be placed inside RBA something called the physical For more information, email:
spaces, turning passive, urban as- businesses. web. The "physical web" works info@rockawaybusinessalliance.
sets into smart, connected inter- How do the beacons work? through the Chrome App, using org
ENJOY HIGH QUALITY DEALER LEVEL SERVICE

RIGHT HERE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
Fully Equipped Shop, Modernizing As We Go,
Have All High Tech Diagnostic Equipment,
And Top Notch Certified Technicians Who Are
Capable To Repair Or Service Any Make Any Model!
DROP OFF AND PICKUP,

NO SERVICE CHARGE!
We Stock All Approved Factory Lubricants
and Filters to Keep Your Warranty In Effect
180-04 State Road, Rockaway Point, N.Y. 11697

ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

rock and blues with a lineup that an incalculable added pleasure to
By Kami-Leigh Agard will keep you tapping your feet all- Saturday, July 29 anyones sum of happiness if he
night long! 9 p.m. or she grows to know, even slightly
Here comes the Rockaway Caracas, Beach 106th St. Take a walk down memory lane or imperfectly, how to read and
Groan, (succinctly coined by Concession with a nostalgic Springsteen Bash enjoy the wonderbook of nature.
Rockaway Times Publisher, Kevin featuring fiery band, Lou Thunder Rockaway Artist Alliance presents
Boyle)! With an eclectic lineup Friday, July 28 Road Gerrero, coming out blazing a photo exhibit of pages from
of live music, theater, arts all 7 p.m. with classic Bruce Springsteen Gateways wonderbook. These
against a backdrop of our beautiful What better place to enjoy covers. Share the experience at images have been selected from
boardwalk, ocean and bay, why live music than at Rockaways Thai Rock Restaurant. hashtag postings #gatewaynps and
leave Rockaway in the summertime! hidden jewel, The Wharf Bar & 375 Beach 92nd St. #wonderbook. Enter Gateways
This is the place to be! Restaurant? With breathtaking Hashtag Photo Contest by
views of Jamaica Bay and Sunday, July 30 posting your fabulous fun pix to
LIVE MUSIC: NYC skyline, not only will 3 p.m. #gatewaynps and #wonderbook.
Thursday, July 27 you be tickled by the summer The BreezyGrass band is Free admission.
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. breeze, the BreezyGrass band definitely in demand as they studio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden,
Set sail aboard the American will tickle your senses with serve up another dose of their Breezy Point
Princess on a scenic cruise around their high-energy musical handmade, raw Americana music. For further info., call 718-474-
Jamaica Bay. While on board, get mix of bluegrass, country and Come jam with them at Breezy 0861 or email: info@raanyc.org
blown away by live Beetles music by Americana. If you like Jackson Point Surf Clubs (BPSC) pub and
Penny Lane, tantalizing appetizers Brown, the Grateful Dead and Bob restaurant, Captains Gig. While RAA offers a wide variety of art
(while they last!) from local Dylan, this band is your ticket to BPSCs amenities are open to classes, including Oils & Acrylics
restaurant, Thai Rock and libations nirvana! only members, Captains Gig, is Painting and Screen Printing,
from the cash only bar. Once the 416 Beach 116th St. open to ALL every Friday and on taught by accomplished artists
boat docks, the party continues weekends. Pay $10 at the gate to get and educators. To receive weekly
at Thai Rock with more great live Friday, July 28 a voucher for access, but note that updates on series of classes and
music from the Surf 'n' Twang 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. the voucher can be used towards one-time workshops, please email
instrumental trio, the Bakersfield One of Rockaways longest- food or beverages at Captains Gig. j.dalid@raanyc.org and request
Bakers, dishing up an incredible lasting and recognized bands, 1 Beach 227th St., Breezy Point RAA's e-newsletter.
vintage vibe of 1950s/60s surf rock! Wine with Sue, will rock Bungalow
Its not too late! Book tickets online Bar with your favorite party rock Tuesdays Theater in Rockaway (Yes,
at fareharbor.com covers. Come on down and see for 8 p.m. to Midnight Rockaway has its own theater
yourself. ConnollysStock ever-popular company!)
Thursday, July 27 377 Beach 92nd St. Open Mic Night! Rockaways long- Rockaway Theatre Companys
8 p.m. standing seasonal Irish dive pub, (RTC) The Producers is so popular
Rockaways ultimate rock and Friday, July 28 Connollys, is fertile ground for an that tickets have been selling out! Call
roll beach band, Indacultures 9:15 p.m. eclectic assortment of seasoned and 718-374-6400 to take your chance on
Bobby Butler and friends, will have Simon Chardiet and Vig Ruggiero green local musicians, and vocalists a waitlist for tickets for performances
you on your feet dancing feverishly team up for a rock n roll revue at looking to test out new material to a over the next two weekends!
to their bodacious blend of rock, Umas. Tune in to Blues-Rockabilly cheering crowd. Just one warning. If
reggae, roots, funk, soul and blues Doo Wop and more while enjoying you plan on stepping up to the mic, Vaudeville By the Sea (VBS)
at Bungalow Bar. Definitely not one Uzbek cuisine. get there early so you can sign up for kicks off in August! Inspired by
to miss! 377 Beach 92nd St. the lineup because it gets packed! the amazing talent exhibited at
Saturday, July 29 But fear not, sip on Connollys Rockaway Brewery Companys
Friday, July 28 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. world-famous pia coladas as you open mic night, Echantress
4 p.m. L Breithe Shona dhuit Mr. vibe to great live music! Shane Kulman was inspired to
Grab a creamsicle during happy Baxter! Come out and celebrate 155 Beach 95th St. resurrect this style of variety
hour and check out local band, The Rockaways original Irish Town show, and now folks far and
Wades at Healys Pub. musician and crooner, John Thursdays near are clamoring to join in!
10807 Rockaway Beach Drive Baxter at his epic 80th birthday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. VBS is auditioning for actors and
bash, fittingly hosted by local Rockaway Brewing Companys the house band. To schedule
Friday, July 28 Irish bar, Brendans Bar, local Open Mic Night features an eclectic your audition, email: love@
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. musician Jammin Jon and array of musicians and vocalists enchantedembodiment.com
Local, widely popular pirate punk friends from all over, serving up who take the stage to share their Spectators, stay tuned for the
rock band, Rattrap Bumpkin comes an electric open mic, drinks and live music. Of course, guitarist date and Rockaway location. The
out full force to storm the seas of of course, a gigantic birthday extraordinaire, Jammin Jon, and show will be at the end of August!
the Rock with their electric wave cake! This is a party you dont Irish crooner, John Baxter are local
of hardcore punk rock, surf punk want to miss! favorites, but dont be afraid to take Got info on live music and art
blues, and some rock and roll. 112-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd. the mike and share your musical exhibitions coming up in Rockaway
Low Tide, Beach 97th St. talents! 415 Beach 72nd St. and Broad Channel? Send it tokami@
Concession Saturday, July 29 rockawaytimes.com with the subject
9 p.m. OTHER ART NEWS line: Rockaway Music and Art!!!
Friday, July 28 Hell or High Water takes on the July 22 to August 27 Please include band/musician
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. scenic BayHouse in Breezy Point. Saturdays & Sundays name, performance or exhibition
Local band, Bad Sign will quench Stop by for some tunes with a view! Noon to 4 p.m. title, location, date and time. Looking
your thirst for refreshing classic 500 Bayside, Breezy Point Theodore Roosevelt wrote, It is forward to hearing from you!

JOIN US!
COMMUNITY & BACK-TO-SCHOOL
WELLNESS FAIR
327 Beach 19th Street FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th, 2017
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(Doctors Parking Lot) Rain or Shine!
GOOD HEALTH IS THE BEST
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY
Free Screenings
Kids Dental Screening
Health Information
Blood Pressure
Blood Cholesterol
Podiatry & Foot
Depression Screening
Women s Body ass Inde *CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE BACK-PACK!
Pharmacy Brown Bag
Free Backpack Give-a-way
Entertainment
Live DJ
Fitness Demonstrations
Healthy Food Demonstration
Fire Safety Demonstration
NYPD Rock Wall
Healthfirst Affinity Health Plan Bed Bath & Beyond Pepsi
101 Precinct Stop & Shop Walmart
FDNY Colgate Staples
Hunter Ambulance Radio 103.9 FM
Black Nurses Rock, NYC Chapter Queens Library
Arverne YMCA Queens Chamber of Commerce
For more information, contact: Ms. Keisha Gilles, External Affairs Coordinator
Office (516) 349-4618, Cell (516) 306-0351, Email Kgilles@ehs.org
By Joe Obrien By Ellen Urban

Family Fun
Run is Friday
The 14th Annual Gray- runner with the best com-
beards Family Run is tomor- bined time for the three
row evening Friday, July 28 races. Last year's recipi-
at St. Francis de Sales. This ents were Tom Patchett and
year's event is special, hon- Caroline Gifford. Final race
oring the memory of Eileen registration is tonight from
M. Lavin and the theme will 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Francis de
be "Always Run with your Sales, and tomorrow (day of
Heart." The event will begin race) from 4 to 6 p.m.. Don't
with Kids' Races at 6:30 p.m. miss out on this great event!
on Rockaway Beach Boule- There is a small fee to enter,
vard. The Rockaway Special
Athletes will follow at 6:45
but t-shirts are included.
European Auto Doctor
p.m. The 1 Mile Run kicks off
at 7 p.m. and finally the high-
lighted 5K, which will com-
plete the Rockaway Running ADVERTISE IN THE
Triple Crown Series. Post-
race activities include food
and beverages, children's
rides, raffles, awards, and
ROCKAWAY - Factory Trained Technician
- All Dealer Level Diagnostic Equipment
music from Gearth, Wind &
Fireman, all in the Fr. Gro- TIMES - Full General OEM Service
- Check Engine Lights, Programming, Flashing
gan Memorial Schoolyard at - Air cooled / Water cooled Porsche Service
St. Francis de Sales. 718-634-3030 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Ray- (917)387-6904
The Triple Crown is award- Shop- (718)318-3655
ed to the male and female 180-04 State Road, Breezy Point, NY 11697 Jack- (917)854-5146
ROCKAWAY AUTO
REPAIR & QUICK LUBE
115-20 Beach Channel Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Servicing Foreign & Domestic Vehicles

Madison or Billy 718-945-5000 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm
SYNTHETIC REGULAR OIL CHANGE BRAKES & ROTORS FRONT OR REAR

OIL CHANGE INSTALLED
New Engine OIl & Filter
BRAKE PADS NYS
5999 19 99 19999 8995 INSPECTIONS
16 Point Vehicle Check Up
$ Up to 5 Qts of Oil
Most American Cars
$ STARTING
AT
$ STARTING
AT
$
+Tax SUV's & Foreign Cars Extra +Tax +Tax +Tax
Up To 5 Qts. Some Filters Extra Cartridge Filters Extra No Gimmicks Installed
Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer.
AVOID
COOLANT SPECIAL FRONT DRIVE AXLES CHECK ENGINE
LIGHT ON?
$
1000 OFF
14999 a $65.00
Drain & Full (Up To 3 Gals.) Inspect Front End
Inspect Suspension
$
39 FREE SCAN
Free Hose Check,
ANY SERVICE OVER
Grease All Points
Belts & $ 99 (if Necessary)
Heating System.
DexCool Extra +Tax
Most American Cars +Tax
SUV's & Foreign Cars Extra Per Axle
Full Sized Vans Extra $100.00 TICKET
Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer.
FREE
PRE-PURCHASE AIR CONDITIONING HAVE YOUR
INSPECTION RECHARGE SPECIAL
REGULAR VEHICLE'S
OIL
$
39 99
+Tax
LET US INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE YOU BUY IT
$
79 99
+Tax
Up To 1 Pound Freon 134a Onl WITH ANY REPAIRS TOTALING $250 OR MORE EXCLUDES TIRES
CHANGE
INSPECTION
PERFORMED
Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer.
HERE.
WE WILL PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCALLY. HOME, WORK OR TRAIN. FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS
Summer
Classic
Rolls On
The Summer Classic con-
tinues to roll on with very
few cancellations due to rain.
Those basketball games have
been rescheduled. Please
check with your coach.
One of the most impor-
tant functions of the Summer
Classic is its role as a center
of parish life at St. Francis
de Sales with multiple gen-
erations coming out to enjoy on the generation situation along with his brother Ron- are Flynn and Flynn, and The
the action. That generation- by starting the Graybeards di- ald, and Jimmy Quinn. Get- Great American NYC both 4-1
al aspect is a major reason vision, which then grew into ting back to the action, the in Boys High School play. Ad-
for its success over 33 years. the Graybeards organization. Graybeard championships vanced Security Analysts are
Summer Classic founder, Flip This expanded the age range will be tonight, July 27, at St. close behind at 3-1. ServPro of
Mullen, and his family, enjoy of participants originally to Camillus where a full house is Northwest Brooklyn heads up
the distinction (along with the over 40 set and now over expected to witness. Boys Grammar Senior at 4-1.
the Ostranders) of having 60 as we await our first Sum- The Men's Open division Storage Place and Kennedy's
three generations of players mer Classic Septuagenarian. begins playoffs next Thursday are 3-1. Three weeks remain
come through for the Summer Kenny Whelan has now su- with undefeated Buckley's before the season comes to
Classic and now gets to enjoy pervised multiple generations leading the pack. Playoffs for an end so come to the center
watching his grandchildren of referees, including now his the other divisions are later in of St. Francis and Belle Har-
play. Former Director Steve nephew John, as he has as- August but among the lead- bor to the St. Francis Summer
Stathis took a different tack signed officials for many years ers in the various divisions Classic.
Graybeards Family Run

Always Run with Your Heart
In Loving Memory of Eileen M. Lavin 10 years of HEARTBEATS
Friday Evening, July 28th Come One, Come All!
organization providing services and support to the Rockaway Community and beyond.
6:30 P.M. Kids Run 2 blocks-Age 7 and Under In-person registration & pickup of numbers and shirts at St. Francis de Sales:
3 blocks-Ages 8-10 Saturday July 22 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
6:45 P.M. Special Olympians Run Sunday July 23 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. 1 Mile Open to all ages Thursday July 27 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
7:15 P.M. 5 Kilometer Open to all ages Day of Race Registration at St. Francis de Sales, 215 Beach 129 St.
Walkers begin at 7:00 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Entry Fees: before July 25th $ 20, children under 12 $10 Awards:
after July 25th $ 25, children under 12 $15
1 Mile- Top 5 Overall Male and Female
Mail to: Graybeards Family Run, 5K- 1st Place overall and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in these categories:
129-04 Newport Avenue, Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Male & Female- 12 and under, 13-15, 16-20, 21-29,
Make checks payable to Graybeards, Ltd. 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Refreshments, Awards, Raffles, and Entertainment at St. Francis following the race
Youth Tee S M L
Last Name_____________________ First Name________________________________
Age on 7/28/17_____D.O.B.__________ Sex____Phone #________________________
email address__________________________________________________________
limited to, falls, contact with other people, effects of the weather (including heat & humidity), traffic and conditions of the course, and state of my own health. All such risks being known and appreciated by me,
and having read this waiver, and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act in my behalf, do waive and release all race sponsors, all
race officials, employees, and representatives of the City of New York, St. Francis de Sales, Graybeards, Ltd., from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event, even if that
liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness by those named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event
for any legitimate purpose.
Signature of Participant, Parent, or Guardian________________________Date________
LINCOLN
0
FINANCING
%
APR
Lease Lincoln Direct For
We Accept
All Makes
& Models
For Service
Much, Much Less. EXCEPT
UP TO 60 MOS.
0% APR financing available up to
60 mos at $16.67 per month per LEASING
$1,000 financed; with approved
credit on select models not to be COMPANY
Plus Get Priority Treatment In Our Service Department VEHICLES
combined with other offers.
279
YOUR CHOICE
$
LEASE PER MONTH

24 MOS. 36 MOS.
BRAND NEW 2017 LINCOLN BRAND NEW 2017 LINCOLN
MKZ RESERVE MKC SELECT
$279 per month 24 month lease. Automatic, Moon Roof, P/S, ABS, A/C, and Much $279 per month 36 month lease. 200A Group, 2.0L 4 Cyl Engine, Moonroof, Select Plus
More! MSRP $41,795 VIN#3LHR658938, $4,919 Due at Inception Includes 1st Month Package, Remote Start, P/S, A/C and More! MSRP $40,060, VIN#5LHUL54874, $4,919 Due
Payment, $3,995 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0 Security Deposit. For those at Inception Includes 1st Month Payment $3,995 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0 Security
who qualify $2500 Lincoln RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees. addl. Expires 7/31/17. Deposit. For those who qualify $1250 RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees addl. Expires 7/31/17.
DON'T MISS THESE SUMMER SAVINGS!
THE NEW 2017 LINCOLN Meticulous 200-Point inspection by

factory trained technicians
CONTINENTAL The confidence of a 6-year/100,000-mile
comprehensive warranty coverage
15 in stock...
2013 LINCOLN MKX
Leasing
For Much CERTIFIED
$
BUY
FOR 24,995
Auto, A/C, White, 10K Mi,
*
Stk#2301F
Much Less! 2017 LINCOLN MKC
BRAND NEW 2017 LINCOLN Select 101A, 3.7L V6 Engine, 6-Speed

$
BUY
FOR 27,495 *
MKX
Auto, A/C, Grey, 17K Mi,
Automatic, P/S, ABS, A/C & Much More! CERTIFIED Stk#2165F
SELECT MSRP $44,970. VIN#2LHBL32613. $5,471
329
Due at Inception Inc. 1st Month Payment, 2016 LINCOLN MKT
$ PER MO.
32,995
$4,497 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $ *
24 MOS $0 Security Deposit. For those who BUY
FOR
LEASE qualify, $1,500 Lincoln RCL Cash. Tax, Auto, P/Moonroof, Navigation,
CERTIFIED
Title & MV Fees addtl. Expires 7/31/17. Black, 9K Mi, Stk#2291F
2017 LINCOLN MKZ

BRAND NEW 2017 LINCOLN 4 Door, 6 Speed Automatic, 3.5L GTDI V6 RESERVE AWD
MKT 3.5L AWD

Engine, 19 Wheels, Keyless, Rearview
Camera, ABS Brakes, P/S, A/C and More!
$
BUY
33,495 *
45 495
FOR
MSRP $49,950. VIN#2LHBL01228. Tax, Auto, A/C, Silver 7K Mi,
$ * CERTIFIED Stk#2179F
,
Tags & DMV Fees addtl. Expires 7/31/17.
L CREDIT
PA
CI U
NI
NI
MU
ON
LINCOLN
Auto Net
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

WE SERVICE ALL
R
PA
LINCOLN VEHICLES
LE
R
I C WHERE YOU PURCHASED

NO MATTER IT!
T
I PA E
TIN G D
718-859-5200
5102 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York 1-718-258-9400 1-800-448-1429
SHOWROOM HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9-9 Friday 9-7:30 Saturday. 9-6 OPEN Sunday 11-5 CI
PA
L CREDIT
U
WELCOME MCU CI
PA
L CREDIT
U
PA
L CREDIT
NI
NI
CI
NI
NI
MU
UN
ON
NI
Auto Net
MEMBERS
MU
ION
Auto Net
2ND SHOWROOM Now Open For Your Convenience 1515 Utica Ave.
MU
ON
R
PA
R
PA
LE
Auto Net
R
IC
LE
I PA E
TIN G D
R
IC
T
E
A
I PA
TIN G D
AUTHORIZED

PA
/* Prices/Payments include all costs to consumer except tax, title and MV fees which are additional & may be payable upon AUTONET DEALER
LE
R
IC
T
E
A
I PA
TIN G D
consummation in lieu of Lincoln rebates. Closed end lease subject to credit approval thru Lincoln AFS. Total Payments/
purchase option: $6,696/$26,830 (Lincoln MKZ), $7,896/$28,882 (Lincoln MKX), $10,044/$26,702 (Lincoln MKC). Leases are
25 per mile over 10,500 miles per year. Lessee responsible fore excess wear/tear/maint/repair. Dealer not responsible for
typographical errors photos used for illustrative purposes only. DCA#0806391, DMV#6240988. www.PremierLincoln.com CI
PA
L CREDIT
U
NI
NI
MU
ON
Auto Net

PA
R
LE
R
IC A
T
I PA E
TIN G D
Rockaway Word Search

HOOPSTERS
K V H D Z U B M B X H K G R V
Z E L C T N E I P Z A X R Y X
W G V A S L Y T Z R C D A A R
D E S I U E C H L X F Y C N E
X Z O T N G O B G F C E E M W
C K L Y T F U R D Z H T K C O
K E U E H T I K D C L E E C L
Y V U X I H E T Z E W C L O F
B S S G Q K A A Z Q R C L R A
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS C O I X T Y Y A T G C A Y M R
MONDAY Steak (13.75), Chicken (10.75) N A Y R K C A J G D E S L A U
Shrimp (13.75) Sizzlers N S R E T N I W N A I R B C A
TUESDAY Loin of Pork $9.75 D I C K M C G U I R E O A K L
WEDNESDAY Turkey $9.75 X D Z F A C L C T W P M A L X
THURSDAY Pot Roast $9.75
FRIDAY Chicken Francaise - $10.75
A R M Q S I T O C Y T C B S D
Flounder or Shrimp Francaise
BRIAN WINTERS
or Shrimp Scampi- $14.75
CLARE DROESCH
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Brunch 9am-3pm
DICK MCGUIRE
Includes 1 Bloody Mary, Mimosa
GRACE KELLY
or Screw Driver
JACK RYAN
Check out our full dinner menu!
KARL BUTIGIAN
KEVIN FITZGERALD
LAURA FLOWER
MEL UTLEY
RYAN MCCORMACK
Jamaica Bay Softball League

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT
By The Commissioner for the top three spots. With only but need some help. PREDIC- last inning. PREDICTION: Split.
Mother nature played nice and two weeks left, this is what we have TION: Mudsharks Sweep. STANDINGS
held off the rain as we had some on the schedule for this Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Field 1, Misfits vs East
great games played this past July 30. Moneyballs 1. Morning Wood 11-3
weekend. At 9:30 a.m. on Field 1 9:30 a.m. Field 1, Orioles vs - The Misfits were in 1st last 2. KOC 9-5
the Mudsharks locked up a playoff Chuggernauts week and now find themselves 3. The Army 7-4-1
spot as they swept the shorthand- - 1-13 vs 2-12, the battle of last in 4th and out of the playoffs. 4. Misfits 6-6
ed Misfits, 4-0 and 11-4. With the place. This matchup is for brag- They need to win to keep alive in 5. Old Head 3-9
two losses, the Misfits dropped ging rights on who isn't the worst the East. Moneyballs can lock up 6. Orioles 1-13
from 2nd down to 4th. Field 2 had team in the league. PREDICTION: first with a sweep. PREDICTION: West
Morning Wood beat up on the Split. Moneyballs Sweep. 1. Moneyballs 13-1
Orioles, 13-1 and 11-3. A big bet 9:30 a.m. Field 2, Morning 11:30 a.m. Field 2, Old Head 2. Kings 9-3
was on the line on Field 3 and Pete Wood vs Kings vs No-Shows 3. Mudsharks 10-4
Torres cannot play the rest of the - The Kings clinched a spot - For the first time in the last 4. Member Berries 5-8-1
year as Old Head lost both to The in the postseason and Morn- three years both of these teams 5. No-Shows 3-11
Army, 6-5 and 15-5. ing Wood is trying to clinch 1st wont be in the postseason. We 6. Chuggernauts 2-12
Our Game of the Week was place. Kings still have a shot at 1st should see these teams finish The league is running a 50/50
a battle and a half as both games place as well. The trash talking strong and be back in the hunt raffle for $5 a chance. Proceeds
went to extra innings. The Kings might be at an all-time high with next season. PREDICTION: Split. will be donated to the Broad
won 9-8 and then the Moneyballs this matchup as we should see 11:30 a.m. Field 3, The Channel Athletic Club Mardi Gras
won 3-2. The Knights of Colum- two good games. PREDICTION: Army vs Knights of Columbus Fund. See any team or e-mail JB-
bus kept their hot streak going Morning Wood Sweep. ***Game of the Week*** SLCommish@gmail.com. Winner
as they swept the Chuggernauts. 9:30 a.m. Field 3, Member - This is a big East Division will be drawn at our All-Star Game
Then the Member Berries swept Berries vs Mudsharks matchup as both teams are fight- on August 5.
the No-Shows, 11-6 and 8-2. The - Mudsharks are hot as they won ing to clinch a spot in the playoffs. For up to date News, Schedules
three teams in the West are set for their last six games. Member Ber- The Knights are in 2nd and The and Standings, visit www.league-
the playoffs as the Moneyballs, ries are out of the playoffs but are Army in 3rd with the Misfits right lineup.com/JBSL and check us
Kings and Mudsharks clinched. As fighting to finish over .500 in their behind them. Both teams are rid- out on Instagram @jamaicabay-
for the East, Morning Wood, KOC, first season in the league. The ing win streaks and both games softballleague or on Soundcloud
The Army and Misfits are battling Sharks still have a shot at 1st place will probably come down to the by searching J.B.S.L. Radio.

CASINO AUTO BODY

Since 1974
Go With The Pros That Are Well-Known
Claims Handled by
Licensed Appraisers
All Major
Insurance Companies Accepted
Owned and Operated

By Denis Koufos
FREE State of the Art Eco-Friendly

24 Hour Towing ACCUDRAFT Spray Booth
to our Shop
S
FREE ESTIMATE Rental On Premises
(718) 318-2018
www.casinoautobody.com
71-02 Beach Channel Drive, New York, NY 11692
Corner of Beach Channel Drive & Beach 71st St
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DCA833060 Saturday - By Appointment Sunday - Closed AARP Friendly
NY Repair Shop #7044293

NEW LOCATION -
SAME GREAT SERVICE!!!
WHEN ACCIDENTS SERVING ROCKAWAY FOR 25 YEARS
HAPPEN...
AUTO BODY
WERE THERE! & TOWING INC.
CRAFTSMANSHIP WHERE THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
AT ITS BEST
...OR NOTHING AT ALL YOUR ONE STOP SHOP
NO JOB TOO BIG
OR TOO SMALL
WE TAKE CARE
OF THEM ALL!
ENTERPRISE & HERTZ

Rental Cars Available


Rockaway Times 727

Transféré par

Informations du document

Copyright

Formats disponibles

Partager ce document

Partager ou intégrer le document

Options de partage

Avez-vous trouvé ce document utile ?

Ce contenu est-il inapproprié ?

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

Rockaway Times 727

Transféré par

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

VOL. 4, NO.

5 - THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017

Healys Pub Stays All in the Family for 50 Years

Contact The Elected

Any Catering Order

Hunter Douglas offers a wide variety of window

L.W.P. Home Products

Pirouette window shadings

Window fashions that

Dine Out Not Under It wasnt against the law so

Now Featuring Available Treatments

Reduces Stress and Fatigue

Check out our website and join our email for

Sunday-Thursday noon-9pm 112-20 Beach Channel Drive,

Friday-Saturday noon-10pm Rockaway Park, NY 11694 718-318-8840

119-15 RRockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

In the FDNY system;

Sll in network with GHI

Ka e Cusmiani Ten Eyck, PT DPT

Parking provided on premises and

to get her health back after a ***** from again.

Your Lock Your Key OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

ROCKAWAYS PREMIER STORAGE FACILITY

Rockaway Times Sandcastle Contest is Sunday!

West End Temple

Two New Programs:

Please call Sherry Bernstein for further information

122-18 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Belle Harbor, NY 11694

Mark J. Gelwan M.D, FACS, FICS

Listed, Americas Top Ophthalmologists

Rockaway FULL CORRECTION OF VISION DURING CATARACT SURGERY. (ASTIGMATISM) WITH

Medical Arts Complex BLADELESS, LASER ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY

Ambulatory Center PREPARATION IN ACHIEVING FINAL RESULTS. (PATIENTS CALL MIRACULOUS.)

VISION CORRECTION SURGERY

SEE THE BENEFITS of this Extensive Eye Care Practice

Great Music, Food, Fun and Bonding

Protect your world A Time of Hope

Call me today to discuss your options.

John Lepore Insurance Agency

Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.

ALL AMERICAN BAGEL & BARISTA II

NEW BARISTA BAR

A Day for the

It's not too early to plan your

See our catering menus

usa.org/journal/ajhm-jour- Poison Control Center find- As President Emerita of the

Email -DKTHVAC@GMAIL.COM Homeowner Insurance Written Through An A Rated Carrier

Licensed and Insured

Whit Gets Sliced BAYHOUSE

BOARD CERTIFIED THE FAMILY OF

Stacey Pheffer Amato, and, most especially,

The Rockaway Civic Association

in restoring the community garden

253 Beach 116th Street Rockaway Park, NY 11694

ROGERS IRISH PUB, ROCKAWAY'S OLDEST

lounger), cabaret dancing and

Start saving today with our many

Name it, we have it! Just call or visit us $25.00 OFF

SINCERE CARE AGENCY

Hiring HHAs and PCAs immediately

Facts You Probably

Time To Wake Up About Wakes

COOPS FOR SALE COMMERCIAL SPACE SUMMER RENTAL FOR AUGUST

Properties For Sale