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State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. 88-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd Room 311 Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 Email: addabbo@nysenate.gov 718-318-0702
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Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson 19-31 Mott Avenue, Suite 301 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Email: Andersonk@nyassembly.gov 718-327-1845
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Election Results 2022
The results are in, and while some races are clear, one big Rockaway race is too close to call. Millions of voters across the state took to the polls in early voting and on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, and as the polls closed at 9 p.m., results started to pour in.
The race to watch in Rockaway was the race for state Assembly in District 23. And it’s the race that remains too close to call. As votes were counted, like a ping pong match, current Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D) and republican challenger Thomas Sullivan kept taking tight leads over one another but by the end of the night, Sullivan was ahead. With nearly 95% of scanners reported according to the NYC Board of Elections, Sullivan is in the lead by 246 votes (15,246 or 50.37%) to Amato’s 15,000 votes or 49.56%. But it isn’t over. All absentee ballots still have to be counted and nothing is official until all ballots are counted and certified by the
Board of Elections, so stay tuned on this one.
The other Rockaway race to watch was that for Congressional District 5. This year, Paul King, president of the Belle Harbor Property Owners Association, put up a challenge for longtime Congressman Gregory Meeks (D). King hit the streets, working his way all across the district to meet with and try to sway constituents to try something different, but in the end, Meeks swept the race, winning 72.34% of the vote (97,981) over King’s 23.92%
REMEMBERING
LEW SIMON
On Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m., in front of the 100th Precinct on Beach 94th Street, Deputy Inspector Fabara will be hosting a candlelight vigil in honor of the late District Leader Lew Simon, to mark a year since he passed away on November 6.
VETERANS DAY
On Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m., in front of the Doughboy Monument on Beach 94th and Rockaway Beach Blvd., The Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272 of the Americans Legion will muster to conduct Veterans Day services. All are welcome to attend.
FLIGHT 587
On Saturday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m., all are welcome to join at the Flight 587 memorial on Beach 116th Street to remember those who died in the crash of Flight 587 in Rockaway, 21 years earlier on November 12, 2001.
(29,577).
The big race of the night, that all New Yorkers were watching, was the race for governor.
Republican Lee Zeldin stepped up to the plate to give current Governor Kathy Hochul a challenge in what turned out to be a close race. However, for Zeldin, it wasn’t close enough, leading him to concede on Wednesday. As we go to press, Hochul took 52.16% of the vote (2,957,602) while Zeldin had 47.02% (2,666,065).
Some races resulted in larger democrat wins. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli won with 55% of the vote over Republican Paul Rodriguez’ 41.91%. Attorney General Leticia James held her seat, winning 52.65% of the vote over Michael Henry’s 44.78%. Longtime U.S. Senator for
NY Chuck Schumer was declared winner right away with 55.05% of the vote over Republican Joe Pinion’s 42.54%.
In some other interesting election night results, Senator James Sanders, who ran unopposed in Rockaway’s Senate District 10, only won 71.07% of the vote (40,786). There were 16,010 ballots that were left blank in this race (27.9%) and 580 write in votes. In Assembly District 31, Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson also ran unopposed and received 83.7% of the vote (14,831). There were 2,793 ballots left blank in this race and 93 write ins.
All four of the ballot proposals in this year’s race were approved. Proposal 1 had 68% Yes, Proposal 2 had 72% Yes, Proposal 3 had 70% Yes and Proposal 4 had 81% Yes.
Please note, these results are only what was reported by the NYC and NYS Board of Elections by Wednesday afternoon, and the numbers may change.
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Miriam Y. Vega, PhD, Chief Exec utive Officer at the Joseph P. Add abbo Family Health Center (JPA) has been designated as one of Queens’s Most Influential People by Schneps Media. She received this recognition because of her continued commitment, impact and influence in Queens County. Under Dr. Vega’s leadership and guidance, JPA’s five (5) sites are successfully emerging from the pandemic challenges and are con tinuing to serve the community with increased services and care.
“It has not been an easy path for any of us in healthcare,” Vega said. “We have a very dedicated staff many of whom exemplify what it means to be dedicated to the pa tients they serve, and it makes a huge difference.” Dr. Vega goes on to say that more focus on commu nity health care in general is need ed as increased numbers of people are depending on health centers such as JPA for their healthcare.”
The awards ceremony was held at Terrace on the Park on October 27, 2022.
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Happy Veteran’s Day, which is celebrated tomorrow, Friday, November 11. For those who’ve served, thank you for your ser vice and sacrifices. (It cannot be overstated how important veterans are to this country and our way of life).
Saturday, November 12 is the 21st anniversary of the crash of Flight 587 in Belle Harbor. It was a terrible and terrifying event that occurred as the com munity was dealing with the af termath of 9/11. Two hundred and sixty people aboard the flight were killed and five Rock away residents were killed in their homes. We hope the best for families and friends who still mourn those who died that day.
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Whoa. Things are still a little fuzzy because, you know, con ceding elections is such a 1990’s thing. As we go to press, some rac es remain contested and the final number of seats in the House and Senate is still unknown. What is known is that in New York, things look like they did on Monday, with one huge exception. Kathy Hochul keeps the Governor seat; and Gregory Meeks stays as Con gressman. But holy smokes, it looks like Tom Sullivan will edge incumbent Stacey Pheffer Am ato for the NY State Assembly. It would appear local Lee Zeldin voters, especially in Far Rocka way, stayed on the R side of the ballot and swung the race for Sul livan. If things hold, we offer con gratulations to the veteran from Breezy Point. *****
The district didn’t give Paul King much of a chance to un seat Greg Meeks. The Democrats outnumber Republicans by such a large margin that competitive races are more likely in the pri
maries than the general election. Despite the long, long odds, King gave it a go and worked tirelessly on the campaign trail. We saw up close his effort and we have to tip our hat to him and his team. We’re glad he’ll still be a member of the Community Board. *****
Many of our advertisers are of fering holiday specials – from sales to parties – please see The Rocka way Times for some great deals. Rockaway has more than ever to offer. And while you’re at it, please mention you saw their ad in The RT. We’d greatly appreciate it! *****
Tonight: Deputy Inspector Car los Fabara of the 100th Precinct is hosting a 1-year candlelight vigil for Lew Simon on Thursday, No vember 10 at 6 p.m. in front of the Precinct at 92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd. *****
The Broad Channel American Legion Auxiliary is holding a brunch from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. There will be a 50/50 and all proceeds will
benefit the annual Children’s Christmas Party. *****
Eric Ulrich, the former city councilman, resigned as Com missioner of the Department of Buildings as a result of an ongo ing gambling investigation. Legal issues aside, it’s unfortunate that a person so familiar with Rocka way is no longer in such an im portant position in a City agency that has long been a challenge for locals. *****
Arverne By The Sea has filed plans for a new beachfront build ing at Beach 67th Street with 267 units, likely to be rentals. There are plans for two more buildings and a middle school. *****
Advertiser (and reader) alert. We’ll be publishing early Thanksgiving week. The email and the paper delivery will be on Wednesday, November 22. Ad vertisers, please have your ad to us by Tuesday morning – espe cially if you want to reach Black Friday shoppers.
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Th is Week in History
NOVEMBER 10
Mick Schramm was born.
Mark Mina was born.
Ryan Woerner was born.
1871 - Journalist and explorer Henry Stanley found the missing David Livingstone in Central Africa and made his famous comment, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
1969 - Sesame Street premiered on PBS TV.
NOVEMBER 11
1620 - The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. 1992 - The Church of England voted to ordain women as priests.
NOVEMBER 12
Janet Fash was born.
1942 - The World War II battle of Guadalcanal begins.
1954 - Ellis Island stopped serving as the chief immigration station for the United States. Twenty million immigrants went through Ellis Island in its 62 years of operation.
NOVEMBER 13
Amy McDade was born.
1927 -The world's first long, mechanically ventilated underwater tunnel, the Holland Tunnel, opened between New York and New Jersey.
1956 - The Supreme Court struck down laws calling for racial segregation on buses.
NOVEMBER 14
Cathy Mulholland was born.
Ryan Quigley was born. Michael Gliner was born. Linda Carter-Murray was born.
1851 - Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick was published. It mentions Rockaway in the first chapter.
NOVEMBER 15
Roger Clark was born. Elisabetta Di Stefano was born.
1806 - Explorer Zebulon Pike spotted the mountaintop now known as Pikes Peak.
1969 - About 250,000 protesters against the Vietnam War, the largest war protest ever, converged peacefully on Washington, DC.
NOVEMBER 16
1973 - President Nixon signed the bill authorizing the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
2004 - President George W. Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice to replace Colin Powell as Secretary of State.
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Pizza on the Point Comes to Breezy
By Katie McFadden
Breezy Point finally has a pizza place and it’s on point. On October 29, Pizza on the Point opened with lines out the door, and that excite ment has continued as locals line up to grab a slice of their own.
With Tom McGoorty and Mike Strong of Breezy Point and Rocka way’s Pat Hayden and Meat Up Grill chef Michael Fiore, at the helm, they know just what was missing in the neighborhood, and the right ingre dients to make a great slice. With New York style pizza featuring a thin, crisp crust, fresh sauce, cheese, a hint of garlic in almost everything and popular toppings from pep peroni to more unique choices like broccoli rabe and sausage, Breezy Point can’t get enough of the newest spot in town.
When a space opened up in the prime location of the Breezy Point stores, Breezy resident Tom Mc Goorty literally jumped at the op portunity. “This was originally Country Heart Cooking and she had put it up for sale and Tom basically jumped out of his chair on the beach and ran here to make a handshake deal because he knew it was going to be something that would be in high demand and he didn’t want it to go to waste,” Fiore said. Once the deal was signed, McGoorty enlisted the help of Hayden, Strong and a man he knows makes great food—Fiore, with his mind set on bringing pizza to the Point.
Why pizza? “It’s the number one food in America. There was no pizza here and there’s some 3,000 homes and the closest pizza places are on 129th and 116th,” Fiore said. “We have a place for kids to go now and everybody that lives up here can pass by on their way home from work.”
The gentlemen acquired the space located at 202-20 Rockaway Point Boulevard in January and were hoping for a pre-summer opening but were hit with some delays. “We were coming off of pandemic supply chain issues and also, this was a full renovation. We wound up putting a lot more time and money into the build out from all new electric and plumbing to a new septic tank. It
was damaged from Sandy and nev er repaired, and we didn’t want to build on this and run into an issue later, so we started fresh,” Fiore said.
But two weeks ago, Pizza on the Point started whipping up pizzas for a soft opening that led to high demand as word spread. “We decid ed to just test some pizza and all of a sudden the line was out the door on the first day and it’s been like that each day,” Fiore said. “It’s been re ally positive. If the product is good, they’re gonna want it.”
In its soft opening, Pizza on the Point has released a limited pizza menu. Some of the big sellers so far are their grandma slices, the garlic broccoli rabe and sausage pie, the white pizza with roasted garlic, the wild mushroom pie and their hot
pepperoni pie with Mike’s Hot hon ey—all things that may be on the permanent menu. “We’re letting the customers dictate the menu and seeing what sells and what doesn’t,” Fiore said. There will also always be something different as they’ll have weekly specials featuring whatever fresh ingredients are on the market.
In addition to pizzas, they’re slow ly rolling out some other specialties like rice balls, which are also big sellers, and now pastas and chicken parmigiana. They’ll also be rolling out salads, more pasta dishes, more Italian meat entrees, heroes and desserts.
But so far, with what locals have been able to try, the response has been great. “The feedback is awe some. Everyone is so happy that
comes in here. Everyone is excited to have a late-night option to come to and some place to go coming off the beach,” McGoorty said. “It’s great so far. I think we picked the right group of partners and we’re staffing it with the right people and getting good feedback from the neighborhood,” Hayden said.
And it’s only going to get better. There are plans in the works to ap ply for a beer and wine license. Plus, Pizza on the Point is continuing the hiring process to expand its staff so it can eventually expand its offerings and hours. They’re currently closed on Tuesdays, open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. the other days, but
they’re aiming to open seven days a week.
The restaurant offers delivery, but only to Breezy Point and Roxbury for the time being. They will eventu ally expand delivery to up to Beach 116th Street in Rockaway. They will also offer online ordering, but for now, phone orders are welcome by calling 718-634-0100. More infor mation and a full menu will even tually be found on the website: Piz zaonthepoint.nyc and photos of the delicious pies and specials can be found on Instagram: pizzaonthe point_nyc
The owners of Pizza on the Point plan to have a grand opening cer emony with a ribbon cutting, but details will be announced at a later time.
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Anna Palmer Brings Breast Cancer Awareness
By Theresa Racine
Anna Palmer is a community member and a strong activist for Breast Cancer Awareness. She tirelessly goes to events to encourage people in the community to get their mammogram. Most recently, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, she held an event at the Community Serenity Garden (30-15 Seagirt Blvd) on October 16 to raise awareness for breast cancer and domestic violence.
Palmer’s family has a history of breast cancer. She took care of her aunt who had to have a double mastectomy an ultimately passed away. Unfortunately, Anna herself now suffers with a blood disease / leukemia.
However, Palmer is a force to be reckoned with. Despite her own ailments, she never stops caring for others. Her passion for helping people and her faith is evident. She continues to do charity
walks and has her own organization called Baby Luv Inc. Through Baby Luv she holds events and sends the donations she receives to the American Cancer Foundation. The Baby Luv logo even has a great message. It consists of angel wings around the pink breast cancer awareness ribbons, to remem-
ber those lost to the disease and the celebrate the progress we are making together to defeat breast cancer. The angel wings are also in honor of her daughter, who at ten years old, died in her sleep. At the event on October 16, she sold t-shirts with the logo, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The event also included inspirational speakers and community resources.
Palmer has also partnered with the American Italian Cancer foundation to help sign up women for mammograms, and to make sure they follow up after their appointment. She also wants to remind people that St John’s Episcopal Hospital also has a mammogram machine at their new women's center. “It’s just important to receive early
detection for survival,” Palmer said. “It doesn't matter where we go just as long as we get tested.” Her ultimate motto is “We must protect the breast because Mom's milk is the best.”
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AOH Delivers Irish Fest Proceeds
On the evening of Friday, Oc tober 28, the lads of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 21 of Rockaway Beach and Breezy Point once again stayed true to their motto of “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity” as they person ally delivered proceeds from their successful 9th Annual Irish Festi val.
The leadership of the division’s special Irish Festival Committee started out by presenting the host of the yearly fair, Monsignor Rich ard Ahlemeyer of St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius Parish with a check of $15,000. From there, the lads traveled down to St. Rose of Lima Parish to present Pastor Father James Rodriguez with a check of $3,000 and then over to the Rock away Knights of Columbus Hall, that hosts their monthly meetings, to present them with a check for $1,500. The donation tour ended in Breezy Point with a presenta tion of $1,500 to the Rockaway Point/Breezy Point Catholic Club. An additional donation to the Broad Channel Athletic Club in the amount of $1,500 is set to be delivered in the coming weeks.
Christian Charity is nothing new for the group of Irish lads from all over the Rockaways including Breezy Point, as they have used their annual Rockaway Irish Festi val each year to raise much need ed monies for local parishes and
Christian causes. Since the incep tion of the Irish Fest after Super storm Sandy in 2013, the Division has donated close to $300,000 to local parishes and organizations.
AOH Division 21 President Mark Edwards said, “I would like to thank my brothers of Division 21, the Festival Committee, Mon signor Ahlemeyer and to all who came out for our ninth annual Irish Festival. Division 21 prides itself on giving back to our com munity and without the commu nity’s participation the donations don’t happen. It’s been a pleasure throwing this event every year and we look forward to continuing our tradition. Thank you all! That’s how we roll!”
Planning is currently under way for a special 10th Anniversary Rockaway Irish Festival to be held this coming year on June 3 and 4, 2023 in St. Camillus parking lot. Mark those calendars because this will be a festival that should not be missed!
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A 102-Year-Old Veteran Who’s Full of Life
By Katie McFadden
Opportunities to sit and speak with those from the Greatest Gener ation, especially those who served our country, are becoming more rare as we start to lose them. But at nearly 102 years old, the self-pro claimed “Jimmy the Kid,” having lived a full life, is still full of life.
On December 18, 1920, James Cavanagh came into the world. About a month later, due to com plications from childbirth, his mother died. “How many people can say my mother died 100 years ago?” he said with a laugh at his home in Baldwin, Long Island. It’s that good sense of humor that has helped carry him through in his 101 years so far. Plus, his everlast ing faith and perhaps, a guardian angel watching over moments in his life, that could have made living more than a century impossible, including surviving World War II.
“My claim is that when I was born in December 1920 and my mother died a month later, and I would go on over 100 years without a moth er, the Lord said, ‘Sonny boy, you lost your mother, but we’re going to take care of you,'" he said.
As the youngest of seven chil dren in their home in Brooklyn, having to take care of a new baby as a single parent was daunting for Cavanagh’s father, an Irish immi grant who became a firefighter in 1906. So, little Jimmy went to live
with an aunt, in an arrangement that would be short lived. “They sent me with an aunt, and I stayed with her on Utica Avenue. Her hus band must’ve died, and she had a boyfriend and at 5 years old I must’ve hid his whiskey. We were in a 4th floor tenement and these guys hung me out the window by my ankles,” he recalled. Cavanagh eventually moved back in with his siblings.
But in many ways, Cavanagh had to figure out things on his own. He went to St. Catherine’s for el ementary school and had to pay his way through high school at St. Michael’s, a school that no longer exists, but he still gets the alumni letters for it. Up until a few years ago, there were a handful of men
on the alumni list for the class of 1938. Today, Cavanagh is the last. “I’m number one,” he said. He still makes sure to send donations to the alumni association to take care of the retired Xaverian brothers. Af ter all, he owes the school. “I made them an I.O.U. I still owe them for my books!” he said.
Cavanagh tried his best to pay for school, but times were tough. “It was the depression in the ‘30s. I trained for two weeks to become a soda jerker. I lived in Brooklyn and had my first job at like a CVS drugstore on Madison, operating the soda fountain. I can’t remem ber what day today is, but I remem ber, it was 54 hours a week, six days a week for $17 a week, but it cost 5 cents to get to Madison and if I wanted the newspaper, it was 2 cents,” Cavanagh said. “Things were different then.”
Cavanagh worked lots of odd jobs. In the early 1940s he found himself working at a shipyard. “I worked on the SS Normandy. I was working on it when the fire start ed. The fire boats must’ve put too much water on one side, because when I got to work the next morn ing, the ship was laying on its side,” he said.
At the time, WWII was underway, and Cavanagh knew it was only a matter of time until he was drafted. So he chose the best path for him self, and followed the boats. “When you’re drafted, you go right into the Army, so I made arrangements. I joined the Navy because they told me I would be drafted. I liked trav eling and I think the Navy was a safer place to be,” he said. In 1942, Cavanagh went into the service.
“I’m no war hero,” Cavanagh said. But perhaps it was his mother watching over, or his faith, that kept him off the frontlines of the battle. “I was heading to California, and I got to Panama and I was on the ship that was heading right into the bat tles. The ship was an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) and I would’ve been right up on the battlefield, but they had to take me off the ship in Pana ma,” Cavanagh said. “He borrowed some guy’s razor blade and got an
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Ideas Welcome for Local Family Enrichment Center
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Rockaway and Broad Channel residents—if you had the oppor tunity to design a family center— what would it physically look like? What programs would it offer? Where would it be located? With Ocean Bay Community Develop ment Corporation (OBCDC) be ing recently selected to run the ACS-sponsored Family Enrich ment Center (FEC) for residents across the peninsula and Broad Channel, not only are you invit ed to join the design and adviso ry process, but even to give the center its own unique name.
In March of this year, OBCDC was amongst nine city-wide awar dees selected to run NYC Admin istration for Children’s Services (ACS) Family Enrichment Center (FEC) expansion sites. Launched in 2017, FECs are warm, homelike walk-in centers that are co-designed with local families and community members. These centers are purposed so families
and children can connect with neighbors, volunteer their time, and access support and resources they feel are needed for their com munities to thrive. By providing families and children the resourc es they need, ACS aims to ulti mately reduce the risks of involve ment with the child protection system. Last year, ACS announced that it would be expanding the FECs from three sites to 30 sites over the next three years. The new centers are located in the hardhit neighborhoods identified by
the city’s Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) based on their equity burdens and the impact of COV ID-19. Since then, ACS has been seeking local community-based pro viders with deep ties to their communities, to run the new sites. With a complete ly blank canvas for the community to fill, newly appointed Ocean Bay-FEC Director Curtis Turney-Rentas is excited to bring locals across the peninsula and Broad Channel on board to join the design and ad visory process, and even to brain storm the center’s name.
“Because the center is commu nity led, the community’s input is needed. They will choose the name of the center, where they want it to be located, how it looks both inside and outside, what of ferings and programs they feel the community needs, as well as
other resources and events. We want the FEC to meet the com munity's needs, so including the community in the planning and design process is a huge step in making a truly cohesive center,” Turney-Rentas said.
Turney-Rentas is no stranger to community organizing as through the nonprofit communi ty organization he founded, Far Rock Greek Council, he and his members have organized several philanthropic community cleanup events, cancer and domestic violence awareness walks, backto-school drives, Operation Feast Thanksgiving and more. Before joining OBCDC-FEC as director, Turney-Rentas was program as sociate at the Rockaway Develop ment Revitalization Corporation.
“I‘m excited about the FEC coming to Rockaway because the community really needs some where that they can call, ‘home,’ a safe space. And what's great
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about the FEC is that it’s for all ages—toddlers, youth, adults and seniors—everyone. Anyone can come through the center’s doors to attend different program offer ings, receive resources, or even to just sit down, relax, have a cup of coffee or watch TV. It's developed to be like a home-like center for the community to share,” he said.
According to OBCDC Executive Director Ebony Beaty, the FEC is an opportunity for residents to pinpoint what they need and the center in turn, will better tailor service offerings to meet those needs.
“Basically, with the FEC, this is basically an overflow of services that OBCDC was already imple menting, but just didn’t have a contract for it. So, now we're able to create a whole additional arm specifically geared to what resi dents' request. For example, res idents can come in and say they
need housing, and now through the FEC we can provide financial workshops to educate about cred it, banking, etc. The FEC tailors all its offerings to what the commu nity states it needs.
Founded by local leaders in 1999, Ocean Bay Community De velopment Corporation (OBCDC) functioned as an information and referral organization for NYCHA residents. In 2004, through part nerships with social service agen cies, the organization broadened as a direct service provider or ganization, developing resourc es to revitalize and transform the community—including work with seniors and youth.
For ACS, the FEC serves as a preventive arm in that the FEC lowers the risk of families get ting into situations that some times lead to the involvement of ACS. A recent evaluation of the FECs showed that the centers are having a positive impact on families. Members reported en hanced social supports (from family, friends and neighbors), family functioning, emotional
connection with their children, and outlook on life. Additional ly, they reported significant in creases in access to advice and resources in addressing several life challenges, including par enting, financial issues, relation ships, food and nutrition issues, and stress management. ACS ensures that the centers provide offerings within eight key are as to improve child and family well-being: health and well-be ing, economic stability and em ployment, child development and education, parenting skills, positive relationships, commu nity engagement and supportive advocacy.
Examples of programs offered at other FECs include: movie nights (for families to meet in a safe space and allow children to make new friends); a thera pist-led Healing Through the Arts offering for families recov ering from community violence; cultural activities; and Café con Amiga (Coffee with Friends) fa cilitated by Spanish speaking parent leaders to provide sup
port to parents and caregivers.
Beaty shared that her hope is that all of Rockaway and the Broad Channel community take advantage of the opportunity to create the peninsula’s first all-inclusive FEC.
“I'm glad to have Curtis as the director because he knows the community very well, all spec trums from the east to the west end of Rockaway. And that's definitely something that we need in Rockaway, unification. A program like this certainly will meet that goal,” she said.
So, locals get on board! Wheth er for special-needs, youth, sen iors, health and wellness, fi nancial literacy—whatever you would like to see at the FEC, grab this opportunity. For more information or to share your ide as, contact FEC Director Curtis Turney-Rentas: cturneyrentas@ oceanbaycdc.com, OBCDC Ex ecutive Director Ebony Beaty: ebeaty@oceanbaycdc.com or OB CDC Deputy Director Genevieve Appolon: genevieve@oceanbay cdc.com
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infection and was in the hospital. He wasn’t on the ship when it went down,” his son, Jimmy Cavanagh chimed in.
“My neck swelled up and I was in the hospital for three months. I was supposed to go to Okinawa, and I was going to be a head signal man. Years ago, there were no ra dios, I had to go to school for three months to learn morse code. All I remember now is IMI—repeat. We would take up soldiers right on the beach and I was atop the tower and as a signalman, you’re dead meat in battle. If I went out, I wouldn’t be here today. It was a great ad venture and the Lord saved me,” he said. “The guy who took my place on the ship probably got killed.”
After his fateful hospital stint, Ca vanagh was sent back on duty, this time to the South Atlantic. “I was on a subchaser. It was a small ship, only about 24 guys. I was on the canal zone, and we tracked sub marines. We used to take convoys and the ships had a convoy com modore, so I was the signalman for him. One of the last trips, we took evacuees from Hong Kong to Cuba. That was another blessing that I went on convoy duty. I was gon na go to Okinawa but Harry Tru man, —I loved Harry—he dropped the bomb and that was the end of everything. The war was over.”
After serving with the Navy for three years, Cavanagh sought out his next steps. While his oldest brother, Jack, had become a cop, it wasn’t something Cavanagh was interested in. College, though the military would pay for it, wasn’t an option. “I had to help my family out. My father retired in 1928 and his pension, in 1945, was only $100 a month,” he recalled. So he got to work. “I heard about this job after I got out of the Navy, working for the Post Office and you’d work six days and get eight days off working on the trains. We did the mail on the train, these three 60-foot cars,” he said. “I was working for the Post Office before they had zip codes. I had to study and know all of the 2,700 towns in Pennsylvania to keep the job.” It’s a job he would do
until 1981, when Cavanagh finally retired.
And in that time, he created a family of his own. “I didn’t get married until 29. I met her in a friendly tavern. She was there with her sister and we got to talking and I got her phone number and called her. Dorothy Donnelly,” he said. “Friends called her Dolly, and we called her Lolly,” Cavanagh’s neph ew, Donald said. In 1950, James and Dolly ran off to elope. “I said to her, 'Do you want to run away and get married?’ My father, he was old at the time and I said, ‘Father, I’m gonna get married.’ He said, ‘Ok, but don’t stay out too late,’” Cavan agh recalled.
The couple went off to Elkton, Mar yland by train and honeymooned in Washington, D.C. on a $200 gift from his uncle. They were married for 64 years. His wife, Dorothy, passed away in 2014, living to 90. “I’ve been so lucky,” Cavanagh said.
In that time, James and Dorothy had three children—Jimmy, Thom as and Dorothy, some of whom are now seniors themselves. “You know how you can tell you’re old?” Cavanagh says. “When your kids are on Medicare.”
Most of his kids went on to work in civil service. Jimmy, now a re tired bus driver and Thomas works for Sanitation, while Dorothy, who lives up in Albany, went the house wife route, making James a grand father to Sean, Ryan and Jim.
Jimmy the Kid had spent much of his life as a Brooklyn kid. “The beauty of being born in Brook
lyn is where else can you have Coney Island, one of the greatest amusement places in the world, a train ride to Times Square and the Brooklyn Dodgers as your team? It was a great place,” he said.
After getting married, Cavan agh and his bride rented an apart ment on Flatbush Avenue. “It was a three-bedroom apartment for $39 a month,” he recalled. And being so close, sometimes they switched up their Coney Island beach trips for a ride across the bridge. “We used to go to Rockaway. Irish town,” the man who came from Irish immi grant parents said. “We’d go to Riis Park, it was just a bus ride away.” They lived on Flatbush until they bought their first home near the Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook lyn. “My first house was $15,000 on Courtelyou Road and East 45th Street,” Cavanagh recalled. Less than the cost of a Toyota Camry he leased a few years back. “The car guy wanted 16 grand for a Toyota. He told the guy ‘that costs more than my house,’” his son, Jimmy said. But he still bought the car. Up until age 100, Cavanagh was hitting the road in his Camry. But he only racked up 6,000 miles before his kids insisted it was time to take the license away.
Today, without the help of a walk er, Cavanagh mostly gets around on foot, sometimes crossing Sunrise Highway to visit a local thrift shop where prices align more with the ones he remembered, as he proudly showed off a pair of $70 Northface shoes that he got for a whopping $9.
But in addition to good sales, why, at nearly 102, does Jimmy the Kid cross the highway? “For the exer cise,” he said.
After living in Brooklyn for 50 years, in 1972, Cavanagh followed a fellow Brooklynite to Baldwin, buy ing a two-family home for his fam ily to grow up in and to make some rental income. It’s the home he still lives in and runs today. When he’s not crossing highways, Cavanagh is at home, cleaning, cooking, oc casionally carrying laundry up the stairs, putting his life story down in a book, taking time to watch the Yankees while he eats chocolate ice cream, or throwing on the Off Track Betting channel to bet on the ponies in nearby Belmont—a hob by he did so often, that some OTB staff on the other end of the phone wanted to meet him in person. “He has an OTB account, and he knows these people from calling in to make bets and they wanted to take him out to lunch because he’s such a character,” his son, Jimmy said.
It’s unclear if that lunch ever happened, but Cavanagh has been treated to steak dinners by strangers on occasion when he goes out wearing his WWII veteran hat. And on December 18, Cavan agh’s family will treat him to dinner as he celebrates his 102nd birthday.
All things considered, for over a century old, Jimmy the Kid is do ing pretty well for someone who has outlived all their siblings, class mates and even doctors. Aside from aging skin and losing some of his short-term memory, Cavanagh is relatively healthy. He even says af ter years of smoking cigarettes in the Navy and a pipe later on, he was able to get over COPD. “You don’t live to 102 with that,” he said. But he turned to prayer. “I prayed to the Blessed Mother about three years ago and sure enough, I haven’t had to take the medicine in three years. I’m cured,” he said.
His faith, Cavanagh says, is the se cret to getting him through to 102. As he looks at a series of photos fea turing Jesus Christ and Mary on a mirror in his living room, he says, “The secret to life is you got to keep in touch with the Blessed Mother and Jesus. I don’t think anything else can compare. I’ve had a bless ed life.”
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An Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Roy Richter was recently selected to be honored in the Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission #28. The program honors veterans of our armed forces who have defended our Country in war times. They transport these veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the war memorials. On Sat urday, November 5, Roy, a WWII and Korean War veteran, joined oth er veterans, including two other WWII veterans, in a chartered flight to Washington, D.C. where they toured the WWII, Lincoln, Korean War
FOOD DRIVE FOOD DRIVE
On Saturday, November 12th ‘The Graybeards’ in partnership with ‘The RIBS’ will be sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE to help stock the various food pantries throughout the Rockaways. Blue collection bags have been distributed throughout the neighborhood. If you did not receive a blue bag in your mailbox you can put your donations in any plastic bag. Collection of the food will be this Saturday, November 12th. Just leave your donation outside your front door before 9AM this Saturday and someone will be by to pick it up.
If for some reason your donation does not get picked up on Saturday you can drop it off at St. Francis de Sales Rectory 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
*Please do not drop off donations at the Graybeards office
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and Vietnam Memorials. They also visited Arlington National Ceme tery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Roy with his son Roy Thomas, daughter-in-law Mar yanne and granddaughters Sarah and Rebecca at the WWII Memorial.
SPOTTED: WITH AN AX
SUMMER EFFECTS
VETERANS DAY AND CLOSING UP THINGS
Veterans Day is a federal holiday which is celebrated this Friday, November 11. It honors all veterans who’ve served in the United States military. All non-essential federal government offices are closed. Most banks will be closed; courts and schools will be closed; and most probably garbage collection will not take place.
By Robin Shapiro
The summer season has mixed effects on the Rockaway real estate market. On the one hand, we are a beachfront community and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here for: beaches, swimming, cycling, running, surfing, organized teams for kids and adults (although the pandemic may crimp some of these this year; thankfully the “end” is in sight). On the other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the summer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities and don’t want to give them up so fast!
Now that summer is over, it is time to think about closing some of your home’s water usage facilities. Sprinkler/irrigation systems, outdoor showers, and water hoses need to be shut down for the winter. A burst pipe from frozen water lines can be very expensive to fix. Swimming pools which are above ground or inground should be win-
terized. Some people are handy and do these chores themselves. However, many people hire plumbers, sprinkler companies, and pool experts to “batten down the hatches.” If you are in this hiring “mode,” then it’s a good idea not to wait until the last minute. Tradesmen can get busy and may not be available when you need them most.
It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to vacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also occupy people instead of allowing them to focus on the home sale process.
The spring season has been generally good for our real estate market. There has been action across the board in all price categories with an emphasis on the range below $1 million (approx). Prices have firmed up within the framework of recent comparable sales and in some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low.
Call me, Love, Robin. 718-490-9463
I use the following tradesmen: Adam Magniccari at Solo Plumbing (917-589-3363); my pool guy is Andy at American Pools (917-7743929). For new roofs, leaks, siding, and windows call Eric Jahrnes (646996-4609). For Sprinklers call Ken Miller at Country Green Irrigation (516-382-1871). Call me. Love, Robin.
Maybe this why some people call the guitar an ax. Andy looks dandy in his Rockaway Times tee and was rocking in it on the boardwalk this past weekend. We forget his last name (but people from Beach 126th will know it) but we can’t forget how well dressed he was!
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What’s In a Name? Plumb Beach
By John C. Harris Plumb Beach
Is it Plumb Beach or Plum Beach? Both names appear used for centuries. But contemporary New York City and Gateway National Recreation Area records use “Plumb.” So, the name “Plum Beach," emblazoned in white paint on the violet exterior of the beach’s concession stand, only adds to the confusion.
e south Brooklyn beach in question, like many along the Bay, was originally a barrier island. As early as 1779, the name appears on maps as "Plumb Island." However, an 1873 map relays the name "Plum Island." Today, it is "Plumb Beach." And because plumb refers to the verticality of an object it can be deduced that, despite the erroneous spelling, the name likely refers to the beach plum. A plant that thrives on sand dunes and produce a smaller—yet equally edible—fruit than the plums typ-
ically found in the market.
In the 1890s, the federal government purchased Plum Island to create a mortar battery, however the island was never forti ed due to the instability of its sand. In the absence of any development, squatters made homes on the island. Under the leadership of "Mayor" Frank Dotzler, the squatting community grew to include 95 families. But the property was contested. In 1907, Secretary of War William H. Taft leased the property to Win eld S. Overton, who failed to evict the island residents with a private security force before going on to operate
an illicit recreational facility on the island. Overton, who secured the lease under the pretense of opening a ri e range instead hosted prize ghts (boxing was illegal in New York at this point) and sold alcohol (prohibited on army property) at his outlaw sports club. On May 17, 1909, fed up with the transgressions, the Army deployed 30 fully armed soldiers from nearby Fort Hamilton to evict Overton and reinstall "Mayor" Dotzler. However, the island would not remain Dotzler’s forever.
Within two decades, the City of New York bought the island to convert it into parkland. en, in 1938, the Belt Parkway was announced with plans to convert Plumb Island into one of its many “ribbon parks.” Shortly after, despite opposition from the community, Hog Creek—the waterway that separated Plum Island from mainland Brooklyn—was lled in
to accommodate the construction of the parkway. us, Plumb Island became Plumb Beach. ree years later, a Department of Parks press release announced the completion of the development of “Plum [sic] Island” built by WPA labor. e facility boasted 50 picnic tables, 40 replaces, a concession building, a comfort station, and approximately 1,000 feet of boardwalk.
Today, the New York City Parks Department and Gateway coordinate the stewardship of Plumb Beach. at bright purple building is City Parks property, while the land and waters provide Gateway a critical stretch of coastal ecosystem, including tidal mudats, low saltmarsh areas, a tidal lagoon, a dune system, and woodland thickets. Recreational opportunities at Plumb Beach include a kayak launch and wind-related activities such as windsur ng and kiteboarding for visitors with the equipment.
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Chicken Cutlets with Mushrooms and Peas
By Sharon Feldman
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 pound skinless, thin sliced chicken cutlets
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1- 8 ounce package Portobello mushrooms, sliced thin 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
Directions:
Salt and pepper the cutlets. In a large dish, add flour and coat the chicken.
In a 12 inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil and add the cutlets. Cook on medium high heat, 3-5 minutes per side, until browned. Remove to a plate.
Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle remaining flour from the dish. Cook about 30 seconds.
Stir in the broth and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Add the peas. Add the chicken back and reduce heat to medium. Cover the skillet and cook 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and peas are done.
Facts You Probably D on’t Need
During the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Greece always enters the stadium first due to its status as the birthplace of the Olympics.
etables.
A whip makes its cracking noise because the whip’s tip breaks the sound barrier. What you hear is actually a small sonic boom.
Adam Sandler's 2011 movie "Jack and Jill" was nominated for all 10 Razzie Awards and won every single one. Adam Sandler actually won the Razzie for both worst actor and worst actress for that movie.
The original voice of Tony the Tiger, Thur Ravenscroft, also sang 'You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.'
With the invention of the pendulum clock in 1656, Christiaan Huygens increased the accuracy of clocks from about 15 minutes a day to around 15 seconds.
Benjamin Franklin left the cities of Philadelphia and Boston $2,000 each in his will, but the full balance couldn't be drawn for 200 years. In 1990, the cities received a total of $6.5 million.
In the world of botany, there is no such thing as vegetables, it is a culinary term. There are no plants actually classified as veg-
Minnie Mouse's full name is Minerva Mouse.
Facts by Sean McVeigh, factologist.
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Candlelight Vigil for Lew Simon
On Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m., in the 100th Precinct (92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd) is hosting a vigil in memory of District Lead er Lew Simon who died a year ago.
Veterans Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m., head to the Doughboy Mon ument on Beach 94th and Rocka way Beach Blvd. to join the Amer ican Legion for a brief ceremony in honor of Veterans Day.
Flight 587 Ceremony
On Saturday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m., head to the Beach 116th Flight 587 Memorial for the ceremony commemorating the 21st anniversary ceremony of the
crash of Flight 587 in Rockaway.
Nature Walk
On Saturday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to explore the West Pond with a park ranger and discover what the Bay is showing off today. All weather walk.
Jamaica Bay Research Day
On Sunday, November 13 at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., head to the Ja maica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join the community for an afternoon of presentations and conversa tions that examine Jamaica Bay through the lenses of history, sci ence, and architecture!
WISH Turns 16
On Saturday, November 19 from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., join women’s group Rockaway WISH at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Beach 126th for a general membership meeting and cocktail celebration for the group’s 16th anniversary. RSVP to: EDuffy@rockawaywish. org
Fitness Class at RISE
On Mondays at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rocka way Beach Blvd) to join Ann Fos teris’ Fitness to You class. Maska required inside RISE.
Chair Yoga at Rise
On Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd). for a free chair yoga class with Certified yoga instructor Ruth Graves. All are welcome!
From beginners to seasoned practitioners. Masks required inside RISE.
Larry Racioppo’s “Sandy Diary” Reception
On Mondays through Fri days, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rocka way Beach Blvd) to view Lar ry’s photo exhibit on Hurricane Sandy. Masks required inside RISE.
Thanksgiving Half Marathon/ 5K
On Saturday, November 19, the Rockaway Track Club is hosting a half marathon and 5K. Check in at Beach 115th street at 8 a.m. Pickup Bib tag, chip, and T-Shirt. Both 5K and ½ Marathon start at 9 a.m. on the boardwalk at 115th Street. To pre-register, see Rock awaytc.org
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EMBRACING CHANGE
It’s time for a change. A shift from what I have been sharing here to other forums. Following the natural course of my life. When this kind of a shift is happening, the process is nothing short of a heavenly roller coaster ride. Continuing my studies and teaching of yoga and all related - the whole of yoga - and developing some new
paths to journey on - focusing in a determined way, coming from a place of power and ease.
In this parting column, I would like to share this lesson I recently learned in relation to two people I really care about and who will always be in my heart life. For these two, for some reason, it was easy. Contemplating applying the same
to others out there who are or who have been in my life, another story, but I know if it is in my intention cocoon, sooner or later it will happen. Here it is: meet someone where he or she is.
Think about how many times we say to ourselves, “why can’t he do this?” Or “what is she talking about?” Just like we are here in our bodies, minds and hearts at this moment in time, so others are too - in their here and now. Intending to have harmony rather than discord is the starting point. Then, starting from love is key. If we start from the negative emotions we are feeling, we will never be able to communicate and more importantly feel better ourselves. If we start from the place of love inside us, we may soften, maybe take time to pause and let time pass (time is an amazing healing component in so many ways) and then meet that person where he/ she is. When two musical notes or voices come together at exactly the same time in a pleasing way, that is harmony.
When negative emotions - and I don’t name them so as not to give them any power - abide in us as results of reactions we have, how do we find the love? I think the first thing is to be aware of the not so good feeling, acknowledge it in a way, and then overtake it. It does not have to get the better of us. We can substitute whatever that is, with a feeling of love and ease by sitting in silence, dropping into the heart and asking, “where is my love for myself?” It is a practice that can become a habit. Whatever others are going through, has nothing to do with us. It is their journey. And we can choose how we act and react - knowing that however we do can be nourishing to us in the long run of our lives.
Love will find the way.
May you be happy. May you be free. May you be grateful. May you be compassionate. May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.
Namaste (the light in me bows to the light in you),
Paulette
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By Peter Galvin, MD
Medical Developments
The practice of medicine has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. Consider that from the dawn of medicine, or about 400 B.C., the time of Hippocrates, until the American Civil War, the prac tice of medicine did not change very much. During the Civil War, the basics of infectious disease and dietary insufficiencies were as yet undiscovered. That is why only one third of Civil War deaths were attrib utable to battlefield injuries. Two thirds of Civil War deaths were from illness and disease, running the gamut from gangrene, dysentery, and cholera to scurvy and beri
beri. Today, a scant 170 years later, medical knowledge and diagnostic testing has exploded. Almost dai ly, new discoveries are being made that make the diagnosis and treat ment of human disease better. Yet it must be understood that medicine remains an art, not a science. And that is because of human nature, or the fact that, excepting twins, no two humans are alike and will therefore react differently to treatment regi mens.
There are five trends that may shape the future of medical diagno sis. They are:
• Movement from symptom-prom
pted testing to continuous moni toring and assessment, and from within health settings to everyday living.
• Shift in reliance on individual test results to interpretation of data streams and data patterns.
• Change in the meaning of an “ab normal” test result from a devi ation against a population norm to an aberrancy in an individual’s pattern of results over time.
• Increasingly refined and specific diagnostic categories in step with the advent of increasingly differ entiated treatment.
• Augmentation of the goals of diag nostic excellence from the detec tion of disease to the preservation of wellness, and from indicative of present disease to predictive of the future state of health.
Medical records have evolved as well. Once, a medical record consist ed of a manila file folder containing doctor’s (usually indecipherable) office notes, test results, and con sultant’s notes. Today’s electronic medical records contain much more than that. There is a trend away from periodic blood testing to continuous
monitoring. We see it in diabetics with continuous blood sugar mon itoring and wearable EKG devices, both usually linked to smartphones. There are also wearable detectors for toxins, air particulates, and ra diation. New, miniaturized meas urement and monitoring tools, such as those worn, implanted, or swallowed are coming into use. Smart fibers that monitor patterns of breathing, heart rate, chemical com position of sweat, and other uses are under development. The results of all this testing and monitoring go into the patient’s electronic record, as does all genetic testing and infor mation.
All of this means each patient will have a huge electronic file contain ing highly sensitive and personal information. Healthcare systems must make maintaining the security of these files a top priority. Allowing these files to be obtained by hackers or other unscrupulous parties could be devastating to the patient as well as the provider and healthcare sys tem.
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In this third installation of my column addressing often-asked questions about navigating the special education universe, I continue my interview with veteran special education advocate, Aurelia Mack, CEO/founder of Wings of Success for Children with Special & Exceptional Needs Inc. Mack’s advocacy has proven—just because the government isn’t doing something now, doesn't mean it can’t be done. You may have to be the one to change the law.
KLA: IEP meetings are paramount in making sure parent and DOE officials set academic goals, and services such as speech, OT, PT, counseling for special-needs students. How should a parent prepare?
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO THE BEGUILING SPECIAL-ED UNIVERSE—PART 3
AM: Every time you get a report card, the DOE has to give you a progress report. That’s how you measure goals and progress. Goals have to be measurable, and progress cannot be minimal or trivial; it must be substantial. If they say, he or she got a grade 65 and passed, that’s against the law. They’re not supposed to lower the standards and say it’s acceptable. Also, be careful with the words you use at the meeting. You can’t say, “I want the ‘best’ for my child.” The word “best” is not measurable. You want measurable goals with substantial gains. Sometimes, they'll say the student only has to achieve 40% of the goal. That’s too low. You always want to up the percentile. For example, 80% shows that they’re learning, and now it’s time to change the goal. Also, the same goals shouldn’t be repeated year after year.
KLA: What if the student’s report states: “Goal anticipated, not yet met.”
AM: If they're not gaining the goal, what is the reason they're not making measurable or substantial progress? What is this child's learning style? This is when the multi-sensory approach to learning comes in as some students are more tactile-, visual-, auditory- or kinesthetic-learners. The appropriate learning style must be identified to accommodate the child.
KLA: What if a parent is interested in an alternative to the DOE’s District 75 program, such as a private school, but can’t afford an attorney, what should they do?
AM: That happened to me. I had to do three of my sons’ cases at the same time because they were all failing. I called every attorney and asked them for pro bono services. Six of them turned me down, but I kept calling, until one finally said yes. He handled one of my
son’s cases, and I personally did the other two. A good resource is the Lawyers Alliance of NYC. One note of caution, don’t believe anyone who says you can’t fight for everything because you get can’t get everything. Not true. Your child is entitled to everything they need and deserve.
In my next column, I address more questions regarding the special-needs universe, specifically focusing on adults. As many caregivers and adult special-needs individuals attest, once phased out of the school system, you’re faced with a brick wall in terms of services and opportunities. Folks, that story line can be re-written. Learn how it can be achieved.
Join Rockaway Beach Autism Families' next support group meeting on Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus. (333 Beach 90th Street). For info, visit: Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram.
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Different Types of Victory For SFDS Soccer
By Christian DiGennaro
Winning a game is an obvious way to define a victory. This week, the St. Francis de Sales 4th Grade Girls did just that. Not only winning, but using a late game comeback, against St. Luke’s, to move onto the Diocesan Finals.
All season long, the grit and enthusiasm of these girls has slowly built into a special bond that crescendoed with their semifinal victory. This was a true team effort as the girls rallied from a 2-1 deficit, with under five minutes to play, to tie the game and pull away with a 4-2 win in overtime.
As has been the case all season long, Savannah Conigliaro, Kayla Egan, Erin Henry and Brenna Farrell kept up the pressure on the opposing goalie, with Savannah breaking through for the game tying goal. Maeve O’Donnell continued her tireless play,
controlling midfield. A strong defensive effort was turned in by: Lottie Courtney, Kate Dennis, Madeline Gallagher, Lily Donohue, June Lawler and Vienna Calemine. The decisive goal was scored in overtime by Mae LaFroscia, with Savannah add-
ing an insurance goal at the end. This Saturday, Novemer 12, the girls will play in a rematch of last year’s championship game, against St. Camillus/Virgilius. Hoping to avenge last season’s tough loss, the girls will take to the pitch with a blend of team-
work, sportsmanship and enthusiasm with the hope of coming away with the championship this time. Good luck girls!
Losing a game is not an obvious way to define a victory. This week, the 7th Grade Boys did just that: lost, but left the field victorious. Losing to local rival Blessed Trinity (3-0), in the semifinals, in what was a very hardfought game, the boys chose not to sulk, or feel sorry for themselves. Rather, the boys stayed on the field, celebrated with the BT players and wished them well in the championship game (pictured). Coaches: Doyle, Parchment and Fabrisweski, for SFDS and Coaches: Devlin and Pye, for BT should all be commended for reminding us, through their boys, what youth sports is all about. Good luck to the Blessed Trinity boys in the championship game!
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ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Want to know what’s happening in Rockaway this weekend? Use our Rockaway Good Times weekly guide below to plan your rockin’ November crawl.
500 Bayside Drive
Saturday, November 12 8 p.m. to midnight
It may be November, but it’ll feel like sweet summer with Solshyne at RBQ!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Social Saturdays 7 p.m. to close
LIVE MUSIC
Thursday, November 10 6:30 p.m.
If rock-n-roll feels like a shot of Jack Daniels, enjoy a few with Bobby Butthead at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Avenue
Thursday, November 10 7 p.m.
Tonight at Tap That! Metal Juice— this band won’t just challenge your assumption about heavy music— you’ll see the future of metal.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Friday, November 11
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rock on with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
Friday, November 11 9 p.m.
Chris Long gets his sweet acoustic jam on at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.
533 Beach 126th Street
Friday, November 11 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Back in Irish Town is Folk 'n' Irish band—The Gobshites—jammin’ at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
Friday, November 11
Kick off the weekend on a Breezy note with rock/soul/pop/folk/country acoustic mix master—Frank Persico at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 9450202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Saturday, November 12 7 p.m.
Get ready to pour galore with the Rock-A-Wades at Tap That.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, November 12 7 p.m.
If you’re looking for a fun night filled with views, food, and tunes with a side of laughs, head to The BayHouse for an always Breezy time with Mixed Bag.
Saturday, November 12 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Don’t miss round two of Rogers’ ‘Irished' folk jam featuring The Gobshites.
203 Beach 116th Street
Saturday, November 12
Flap your wings and fly to Kennedy’s as the Songbirds’ music takes you to great heights. Call (718) 9450202 for showtime and reservations.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
Sunday, November 13 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
End your Sunday! Funday! on a high note with several rounds of the Rock-A-Wades at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
Sunday, November 13 6:30 p.m.
Chris Tedesco gets the work-week vibes right with your favorite rock, soul and folks classic, plus original music at Thai Rock.
375 Beach 92nd Street
ONGOING
Thirsty Thursdays 7 p.m.
Head to Bungie for Trivia Thursdays. For weekly themes, follow: @ bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Get ready to FamJam with Rockaway’s favorite surf cowboy/musician, Patsy, at Rockaway Brewing Co.
415 Beach 72nd Street
Winsome Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Break up the weekday monotony at Rockaway Tiki’s Karaoke Wednesdays hosted by Naked NY’s DJ Tony. With a different theme every week (did anyone say, pajamas?), get ready to both sing and laugh your heart out! For info, visit @rockawaytikibar on Instagram.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born
What’s poppin’ at The Rockaway Hotel tonight? Live DJ, crafty cocktails and snacks to keep your energy up on the dance floor—get it all on the rooftop (sixth floor). 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Sweet Sundays 12 p.m. to close
Don’t miss DJ Repoman spinnin’ all vinyl vintage tropical 45s all day at Rockaway Tiki, while yummin’ down Tiki drinks and bites. 67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 11 8 p.m.
Movie Night at Tap That has been such a hit, looks like it’s more than a Friday night fling. For tonight’s feature, visit: @tapthatrbny on Instagram. 111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd
THEATER
RTC PRESENTS “A FEW GOOD MEN”
Starting this Friday! The Rockaway Theatre Company in collaboration with Gateway National Recreational Area presents its final show for 2022—“A Few Good Men.” Sink your teeth in this Broadway drama about one woman fighting for her place in a world of men, two teenage Marines accused of murder, and a world in which the Marine code of honor, lives and nations hang on the precision of orders followed. Show dates: November 4, 5, 6, 11*, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Friday, November 11, veteran and active-duty members of the armed forces admitted free of charge. For tickets, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
THEATER AUDITIONS
RTC PRODUCTION: “CABARET”
Sunday, December 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, December 12,
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Calling all musical theater actors, singers and dancers! The Rockaway Theatre Company is holding auditions for their electrifying new musical production, “Cabaret.” Bring headshot and resume if available. Sides will be provided. Callbacks will be Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Show performance dates are March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, and April 1 and 2. Cast members must be available for every performance. For further info., including character descriptions, visit: https://www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/cabaret Post Theater, Building T4, Fort Tilden
SPECIAL MENTIONS!
CHEFS
ON THE BEACH AT THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
Thursday, November 10
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join the inaugural evening of The Rockaway Hotel’s Chefs On The Beach series, bringing NY’s most celebrated chefs to Rockaway for an unequaled culinary experience. Tonight, taste award-winning chef, cookbook author, former Iron Chef competitor and sought-after food sustainability expert, Chef Jehangir Mehta’s zero-waste dinner menu featuring sesame avocado jicama sashimi, miso ginger Japanese eggplant and a vegan chocolate tasting. Tickets for the four-course dinner and beverage package are $150. For tickets and more info, visit: https:// www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
SHOP LOCAL
ROCKAWAY
MAKERS MARKET
Sunday, November 13
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s Fall y’all and with that time of the year almost here, time to get your gift-buyin’ on at Rockaway Makers Market! So, forget the big-box stores! Support local by shopping from this mile-long list of vendors outside at Arverne Cinema. Plus, vibe to live jazz with the RatCats, food by Breaker RBNY and bevies by Rockaway Brewing Co.!
72-02 Gouverneur Ave
Got info. on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com
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We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.
John Santana
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James Mercer Is An Ironman
Congratulations to locals who completed the NYC Marathon last Sunday. And congratulations to James Mercer for competing and completing the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
in St. George, Utah on Saturday, October 29. James and his father, Jeff, drove out a week early, to allow James to train at altitude. They experienced an amazing adventure together, while hiking
Arches National Park in Moab, Utah and Zion, outside of St. George. The competition was amazing, with over 5,500 competitors from around the world and an additional 20,000 spec-
tators. James swam, biked and ran a great race and both father and son had the experience of a lifetime. They were joined by James’s fiancé, Katie Deitz, pictured here.
Positive Review
Dear Editor:
I was recently hit with a recurring ailment. Sorry to say I didn’t follow my doctors’ advice on previous bouts. In severe pain, I went to St. John’s Hospital. I know as a 60-year resident of the beach St. John’s hasn’t had a good reputation in Rockaway overall. However, I was really surprised at the level of care I received. Everyone from the ad-
mitting staff to the ER and then to the doctors, nurses, and support staff upstairs to where I was taken were great. I saw vast improvements throughout the hospital. I finally opted to have surgery by Dr. Jason Grotus.
I’m home and on the mend now. I am finally listening to my doctor’s advice on how to stop future bouts by changing my eating and drinking habits. Plus, I lost 30 pounds.
James Murray
Erratum
Dear Editor:
There was a misunderstanding regarding two stories published in Rock Away Pens Sandy Stories Part II: “We stood a moment so in a strange world …” and Miguel. The submission was not approved by the author, however Rockaway Times is not responsible for the changes. To clarify:
“That’s not funny Michael.
Your morbid sense of humor is like your father’s fascination with death.”
My husband is not fascinated with death and my son’s name is not Michael. For the record, both their senses of humor would be much better described as playful.
“Doorbells stopped ringing when the news carried horror stories of razor blades in apples.”
Trick or treaters did not stop coming because of the threat of razor blades. The demographics of my Brooklyn neighborhood changed with a new wave of immigrants. They did not allow their children to engage in the tradition as they believed it to be rude to ring people’s doorbells asking for candy.
“ Miguel worked hard to overcome our academic storm delays.”
For Miguel, academic challenges were present before the storm. The effects of the storm did create challenges for students and even teachers who were affected,
but I would not term them as delays. Perhaps setbacks?
I have been a Rockaway resident for five years so am still new to the community. I’m looking forward to being an old timer in about fifteen years. In the meantime, I look forward to many years in this wonderful community which has brought back the beauty of Halloween for me. I can’t wait until my doorbell chimes again next year!
Jean Maiorino
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For those who wanted to see me perform live last weekend. I send my apologies; due to unforeseen circumstances the event was canceled by the venue. I'll hopefully see you all at the next show.
We have news from the WWE, specifically their annual live premium event "Crown Jewel" that happened this past weekend. According to an internal WWE memo, the event set a record for the number of viewers, and it is now the most viewed live premium event on the international level. It was noted that “Crown Jewel” even surpassed the UK premium live event "Clash At The Castle." The event also made WWE history, as Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky defeated the team of Asuka and Alexa Bliss for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, on a show
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held in Saudi Arabia. Now, I personally do not watch this event, but after receiving numerous emails asking questions about this event, I decided to report on it. You can find the full results of the “Crown Jewel” show on the WWE website.
So, by now it is pretty much public knowledge that Elon Musk has purchased the social media platform Twitter, and while many of you may or may not have opinions about the ongoings of Twitter. former All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Heavyweight Champion Adam Page, has decided to delete his Twitter account. Although he didn't specify a reason, I can bet it has to do with the possible upcoming policy changes that will possibly open up Twitter to more aggressive, and at times hateful rhetoric. Adam Page did leave links to his other social media accounts he is currently using.
Former WWE Superstar Chelsea
Green has recently addressed the possibility of a return back to the WWE. It was recently reported by wrestling news outlets that the WWE is interested in bringing back Chelsea Green. As per wrestling news outlet WrestleZone, Chelsea Green has noted that she was open to the idea of returning back to the WWE, as she feels that she has unfinished business with the promotion. Chelsea Green was released by the WWE back in April of 2021.
The Question of the Week comes from Phil D. in Far Rockaway and he said, "I heard that Nick Aldis has left the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Do you know why or what happened?" Phil, I did hear that Nick Aldis, had posted a now deleted video, stating that he gave notice to the
NWA, that he was leaving this past weekend. Although the news of Nick Aldis is still fairly new, he did make it clear that he was unhappy with the current direction of the company. Unfortunately, I don't have any more news beyond that, at this time.
Thank you to all the fans that sent in your questions this week! Please keep sending any questions or comments to eavil183@ yahoo.com and have a great weekend!
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