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VOL. 6, NO. 20 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Thank You, Veterans

VFW Post 260 to Celebrate Centennial

Congrats, Katz!

Locals Take On The Marathon

Boro Prez To Become DA

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Williams, Katz and Yes Votes Dominate Election

By Katie McFadden

The election results are in.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will continue his role.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will be the next Queens District Attorney. And every ballot measure was approved.

According to the early numbers, voter turnout was once again low in this year’s election.

With about 90% of precincts reporting, only about 723K voters came out in New York City, meaning roughly 17% of voters participated. This year, for the first time ever, New Yorkers were also able to vote more than a full week ahead of the election through the process of Early Voting. For that process?

Only 1.14% percent of voters participated.

In the Public Advocate race, Democrat Jumaane Williams held on to his title in a landslide, receiving 78% of the vote, while Republican Joseph Borelli, who ran on an anti-de Blasio

campaign, claimed 20% of the vote. In the borough of Queens, Williams had 133K votes, while Borelli had 49K. The race for Queens District Attorney had big local interest.

Democrat Melinda Katz came on top in a landslide, winning about 75% of the vote and Joe Murray, a Democrat running on the Republican ticket against progressive ideals, took just 25% of the vote. Interestingly enough, out of the 184K votes, nearly 2,000 were write-ins, many of which were for Tiffany Cabán, who lost the primary election to Katz after a recount and appeal process that ended in the summer.

In Assembly District 23, which accounts for much of the Rockaway peninsula and Broad Channel, the race was close.

Katz had 7,242 votes, while Murray had 6,859. In the breakdown, Murray dominated the vote on much of the west end of the peninsula, while Katz was the favorite on the east end.

She also won the overwhelming

majority in Assembly District 31, which accounts for parts of Far Rockaway and other southeast Queens neighborhoods.

In the race for Justice of the Supreme Court 11th District, Broad Channel resident John C. Spataro was left out in the cold. In this category, voters had a choice of six of the nine candidates. The six with the highest votes were Donna-Marie E. Goglia, with the majority, followed by Stephen A. Knopf, Wyatt N. Gibbons, Lourdes M. Ventura, Phillipm Hom and Maurice Muir. All six ran on the Democratic party. Out of the choices, Spataro, a Republican, came in dead last, with just 4.54% of the vote.

This year’s election also included five major ballot measures for New Yorkers to vote on. Question One concerned ranked choice voting, a system that allows voters to choose multiple candidates for an office without making extra trips to the polls during primary and special elections. Question Two

concerned the expansion of police oversight, giving more power to the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Question Three was about revolving door reforms to limit conflicts of interest within city government. Question Four concerned a city budget issue, allowing the City to use a revenue stabilization fund, or “rainy day fund,” to save money for use in future years, such as to address unexpected financial hardships. Lastly, Question Five was about expanding the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) by giving Community Boards more time to review applications and more.

All five measures were passed with an overwhelming Yes vote for each. Each measure had anywhere from 72-78% Yes votes.

What’s next? With Katz leaving her position as borough president, a special election will be held for the position early next year. Several candidates have already begun their campaigns in anticipation of this election.

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BOYLEING POINTS

Stuck On Words I’m no Whit’s End but I’ve dropped an F-bomb once or twice in my life. Sometimes in the same effin’ sentence. Note to all my lady friends in the Golden Age club: I know my mother is rolling her eyes in heaven and tsk, tsking. She’d say it’s not a sin to curse but I am “contributing to the coarsening of the language.” Coarsening. There’s a word you don’t get to use too effin’ often. Point is, ladies, you don’t have to tell me I should know better. I know, I know.

Of course, some of my granny

friends love the salty talk and make me blush when they drop the words on me.

I’m still trying to get over the little old lady who yelled from the sidewalk as I biked past: Good f**kin column this week, Kevin!

I think she was on her way to church.

Coarsening or not, an F-bomb can be a very valuable form of communication. It’s about the best way to emphasize a point.

But if you use it more than once, it starts to lose its strength, its

shock value. If you use it more than three times, then people no longer care what you’re talking about; they just wait for the next bomb.

You could be talking about somebody being kidnapped and if you add too many Fs in there, the listeners will forget there’s been a kidnapping and they’ll be saying to themselves: this guy curses a lot. When he is gonna stop? Does he realize how he sounds?

I was reminded of the overuse of a word or phrase while getting a real estate tour down South last weekend.

The agent had the habit of answering questions by saying, “To be honest with you” or “To tell you the truth.” Now, since I met this guy five minutes earlier, I was wondering why I had gained his trust. He was gonna be honest with me. Just me. Not the other guy. He was gonna tell me the truth.

When I asked how many bedrooms the place had, he started by saying, “To tell ya the truth.”

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I looked at my significant wife and a friend who had joined us for the tour. I gave them the look, like, you’re hearing what I’m hearing right? My friend is a bit of a wiseass so when she asked a question she began by saying, “John, tell me the truth.” Or “John, be honest with me. What’s the square footage?”

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Cheers to 100 Years for VFW Post 260

By Katie McFadden

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Prince-Wynn Post 260 has been serving veterans for 100 years and on Saturday, November 9, they’ll be celebrating the centennial with an all-day party.

The Veterans of Foreign Affairs, the nation’s oldest major war veterans’ association, got its start around 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. The VFW Prince-Wynn Post 260 was established in 1919. Originally based in Brooklyn as the Joseph A. Wynn Post No. 260, the Post has called Broad Channel home since it came to the island neighborhood on June 15, 1976. It was brought to town by the late George Riekers, who served as its commander several times. The Post is located at 705 Shad Creek Road, the former Democratic Club, and on Saturday, veterans, friends, family and community members will all gather there to celebrate 100 years of Post 260’s service to those who served abroad.

In those 100 years, the VFW Prince-Wynn Post 260 has gone above and beyond, not just for local veterans, but for the Broad Channel community. For veterans, Post 260 serves as a hub for veterans of foreign wars to gather, and its auxiliary members do what they can to help them at the hall or bring their services to those who can’t make the trip.

“Our Post is there as a gathering place for war veterans. A place for them to get together and make themselves aware of the benefits and services that our government and organizations provide for them. It’s also a place for them to socialize and bring their friends and family together,” Rob Prokopowicz, VFW Post 260’s Auxiliary treasurer said.

Prokopowicz expanded on some of their efforts, explaining the Post’s close connection with the veterans of St. Albans Veterans Hospital. “We sometimes go there and host things like bingos, barbecues and little parties for them or we bring the disabled veterans from the hospital to the Post for a day of relaxation, to

take them away from the mundane, institutionalized life in the hospital and give them a sense of being home and among community and friends. We work with other local organizations like the North Channel Yacht Club, the Iroquois Yacht Club, the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department and others to offer them more events. For instance, this summer we brought them to the North Channel Yacht Club for a day of fishing on the water. What a great day that was. Another big event that we have coming up is the Sunday before Thanksgiving, in which we bring about 40 to 50 veterans from the hospital to our Post, and about 30 to 40 members and people from the community show up to volunteer and give them a wonderful dinner. It’s a tremendous effort.”

Each year, the VFW Post 260 also hosts Broad Channel’s Memorial Day parade to thank all veterans and honor them. “On the Sunday before Memorial Day, we spearhead the parade along with the American Legion and we invite all local organizations to come out to honor them.

It’s a wonderful parade that ends

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with a nice barbecue lunch at the Post. It gives the entire community a chance to come out and show their respect to our veterans,” Prokopowicz said.

The community is also welcome to VFW Post 260. “We open our doors on weekends to our members, but we do accept their guests. We’re more inclusive than exclusive,” he said. However, the hall is always available for community use, especially when it comes to events to support others. From hosting the NYFAC Foundation’s holiday toy run for autistic children and their families, to opening their doors for local school graduations and dances, to hosting community fundraiser barbecues and charity concerts for Friends in Need, those from the community going through a tough time, VFW Post 260 is always there.

On Saturday, the community is welcome to celebrate all that VFW Post 260 does as they mark their 100th anniversary. The day will be a fun-filled celebration for all. It kicks off with a prayer service, starting at 9 a.m., followed by a light breakfast. From noon until 3 p.m., there will be plen-

ty to do for the kids, from games to goodies like cotton candy and more. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all are welcome to enjoy a buffet dinner for just $10 per person.

Then you’re going to want to stick around for a night of music by some of the best local voices out there as part of a concert from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission for the concert is $10 per person for those just coming to the show.

The night will also include 50/50s and raffles to help raise money for VFW Post 260, so they can keep doing the great work they do for our war veterans.

Organizing the music for the evening is Walker Hornung, a regular at VFW Post 260 music events, who wanted to pay it forward. “Anytime we hold an event for a Friend in Need, the VFW opens their doors to us. They do a lot of good stuff for the neighborhood and it’s always good to give back,” he said. So in return, Hornung will be performing, along with a slew of local talent, including Bobby Butler, John Simonelli, Kyle Wade, Mason Porretto, Joe Caravella, Heidi and Eddy Joe, Desmond Ivor, Chris Vought and more. Each musician will perform about four songs, including original music and covers for all to enjoy, plus DJ music in between sets. “There are so many great songwriters in the area. It’s going to be incredible,” Hornung said.

Prokopowicz hopes that Saturday’s celebration will be a fun opportunity for some of the VFW’s older members to take a trip down memory lane and leave with new memories to cherish.

“I’m hoping that it will bring back fond memories of all of the events that we’ve had in the past. There’s a deep history with this place and I hope some historians can come out and bring back some photos and reminisce about the laughs they’ve had here with this community,” he said. “It will be a fun reunion and a great day for our veterans and for the neighborhood. Hopefully many will relive those old memories and leave with some new ones.”

For more information about VFW Post 260, follow the “VFW Post 260 Prince Wynn Auxiliary” Facebook page or call 718-6345106.

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***** Never forget. And we never will. This Tuesday, November 12 marks the 18th Anniversary of the crash of Flight 587 in Belle Harbor in 2001.

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We hope the best for families and friends who still mourn those who died that day. ***** Rockaway represented at the New York City Marathon. and with some impressive results. Conor Gallagher ran an amazing 2:39 in the recent New York City Marathon, and it was his first try. Tara Mullen, another first-timer, did

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A Floral Twist on a Classic Thanksgiving Tabletop

By Kami-Leigh Agard

Locals—on Friday, November 22 at Bungalow Bar, there will be plenty to be thankful for and sip to as local floral expert, Julie McCann Mulligan, will be sharing tips, tricks, and inspiration, on how you too can become the hostess with the mostest, by creating a festive

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as A Taste of Chicago, A Tribute to Style in Beverly Hills, The New York Flower Show and the Macy's Flower Show; designing a special bouquet to support breast cancer research and presenting it to then President Bill Clinton at the White House—Mulligan's striking designs have been featured on numerous television shows

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 17th at 11:00am highlight for your Thanksgiving dinner table. If you are tired of using the same old pieces and store-bought tabletop decorations, Mulligan will make your table a conversation starter that will keep your company gushing through the New Year.

Mulligan, a self-professed Rockaway girl, started her career in the floral industry over 30 years ago in a small, family-owned flower shop. Maybe you have heard of 1-800-FLOWERS? Well, Mulligan’s brother, Jim McCann, is the founder and executive chairman, and since he opened his first retail florist shop and began a journey that would forever change the narrative about how flowers, gourmet foods and other gifts are bought for celebratory occasions, Mulligan has been at his side as the creative force behind the brand. Besides being married for 47 years with a brood of children and grandchildren, Mulligan’s short list of accomplishments include being the company’s spokesperson on a host of events such

such as NBC's Today Show, Fox 5's Good Day New York, On The Road with Al Roker, and in national magazines such as Family Circle, Women's Day and Beautiful Bride; and she even authored the book, “A Year Full of Flowers: Fresh Ideas to Bring Flowers into Your Life Everyday,” written in collaboration with her brother, Jim, and home design writer and editor, Bo Niles.

However, despite her international prestige as the “Martha Stewart” of the floral industry, what’s even more impressive and endearing about Mulligan is her pride in being a true seablue Rockaway girl, eager to share her passion for everything flowers with the community.

Mulligan, with her infectious humor said, “I was born and grew up in Ozone Park, but arguably since I didn’t grow up until I was 40 years old, from the time I attended Stella Maris High School, Rockaway has been my home. I met my husband through the people who Continued on page 12

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Honoring Our Veterans This Monday

On Monday, November 11, we honor those military members who served our country. There are a few events taking place to honor our veterans locally in honor of the day.

There are no local parades, but you can head to Manhattan for the city parade, which kicks off at noon from 26th to 46th Street along 5th Avenue.

There is an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. at Madison Square Park and a wreath-laying at the Eternal Light Flagstaff

Monument just before noon.

Locally, the American Legion Daniel M. O’Connell Post #272 will hold a small ceremony at the Doughboy and GI Jane statues on Beach 95th and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, which includes a prayer service and a wreath-laying at the monuments. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.

Also on Saturday, November 9, the VFW Post 260 in Broad Channel is hosting an all-day celebration for the 100th anniversary of the Post serving our nation’s veterans. There will be events taking place all day, from a prayer service at 9 a.m., to fun for the kids starting at noon, to a buffet dinner at 4 p.m., followed by a concert of local musicians starting at 8 p.m. at 713 Shad Creek Road.

For more information, see the story on Page 6.

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Clare Droesch Memorial

THE DROESCH FAMILY Would like to thank everyone who participated, supported, and made this year’s CLARE DROESCH MEMORIAL 3 ON 3 BY THE SEA A Great Success with our largest turnout yet!

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own Bungalow Bar. We got married when I was 19, so, if people say I’m really not from Rockaway, well I would say that I moved here when I got married, so yeah, I’ve lived here for over 47 years, so, yes I’m a Rockaway girl. Stella Maris brought me to Rockaway, but the people like my best friend, Pat Donohue, kept me here.”

Katy Grey, general manager of Bungalow Bar, said she grew up looking up to women like Mulligan as mentors. “My family were the original tenants of Dayton Towers at Seaside.

Julie’s children were my best friends. Plus Pat Donohue, Julie’s right-hand BFF, was also one of the original tenants at Dayton, so we have a close connection. So for Julie to host this event at Bungalow is a dream come true. This partnership is a marriage made in heaven because at Bungalow Bar, we love bringing new experiences to the community. Tickets are al-

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The Rockaway Times and Bungalow Bar work hand-in-hand because again, it’s all about presenting what’s great about Rockaway. Locals supporting locals,” Grey said.

Mulligan is beyond stoked because she gets to bring her expertise to the community she calls home. “This workshop is going to be fun because it’s not just about the end result, but the experience. The Friday before Thanksgiving, I’ll show folks how to make to make a beautiful tabletop floral spread, and tips on how to keep it beau-

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tiful and fresh, not just for Thanksgiving, but throughout the holidays. When everything is done, everyone is going to be so thrilled with themselves.

It’s all about being prepared. I’m already cutting, steaming and preparing items in advance for the event. Like Katy as general manager of Bungalow Bar, it’s all in the details in how to make an experience as memorable and fulfilling as possible, so your guest has the time of their life and they get to take home something creative to share with their families."

Grey and Mulligan plan to make this a monthly event.

“There are a plethora of things you can do with flowers and plants, and I want to share my knowledge and experience with my community. In order to be creative, it’s important to keep

The Rockaway Times up-to-date, even for me as a consultant and creative rep in this field. I am going to provide the key to sparking your creative juices. It’s not about perfection, it’s about enjoying the process. A table is an empty pallet.

Personal touches elevate any event. However, more importantly, my mantra through my career has been just have fun with it. And with cocktails, food and creative juices flowing, fun will definitely be had by all!”

Mulligan said.

Bungalow Bar’s Harvest Celebration Centerpiece and Tablescape Inspiration, hosted by Julie McCann Mulligan, will be on Friday, November 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 377 Beach 92nd Street.

Admission is just $60, which includes all materials (wooden planter, fresh flowers and foliage, succulents, pods, seasonal fruit, etc.). Attendees will receive a 10% discount on any food and beverage purchased before or after the workshop. To sign up, visit Eventbrite link: http://bit.ly/CreativeWorkshopBB or call Bungalow Bar at 718-945-2100.

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Concessions Could Be Under New Management the coming years, mainly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to install coastal protection measures along the beach and boardwalk. These measures, expected to begin in 2020, include a taller, fortified sand dune, which will require the construction of new ramps and stairs to access the beach, widening of the beach and the construction of new groins. The project could take three to four years, so concessionaires are warned of potential impacts this could have on beach crowds and business.

The RFP provides financial information about the current concessionaire for others to consider as the proposer must provide a guaranteed annual flat fee that they will pay to the Parks Department for use of their facilities, with at least a 5% increase each year of operation. For the current operator, in 2016, their gross receipt totaled $3,285,881.40 and their fee to Parks was $91,012. In 2017, their gross receipt was $3,738,502.64 and their fee was $98,293. In

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There could be a new guy operator for the popular boardwalk concessions come summer 2021. On November 1, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation put out a Request for Proposals for a company to manage the Beach 86th, Beach 97th and Beach 106th concessions under a 15-year term. The RFP is open to all interested parties, but those behind the Rockaway Beach Club, the group that has run the concessions for the past nine summers, is hoping to be the one to keep the party going.

The Rockaway Beach Club has been running the three major boardwalk concessions since they took over in 2011. They transformed each concession into colorful beachside oases, complete with a variety of diverse food choices, bars serving up delicious beer and wine options, retail space and music every weekend, drawing record crowds to the Rockaway Beach area each summer. From Rip-

pers to Low Tide to Caracas, the concessions keep people coming back for more. However, summer 2020 could be their last.

With Parks’ new RFP, the concessions are now fair game. Anyone can throw their hat into the ring and have the opportunity to become the next concession operator to begin in summer 2021.

The RFP calls for the someone to take over the renovation, operation, and maintenance of the three outdoor concessions, one beach shop, and the operation of up to 20 satellite units along the beach and boardwalk.

The RFP gives a heads up to operators about factors that could impact business within

2018, their gross receipt totaled $3,542,298.33 and their fee was $106,156.

In addition to providing food, beverages and fun, the operator would have many responsibilities when it comes to the buildings. “Parks anticipates a substantial investment from the concessionaire,” the RFP says regarding capital improvements.

Additionally, “The concessionaire will be required, at its sole cost and expense (or through arrangements with third parties), to develop, operate, and maintain the Licensed Premises in good and safe condition and in accordance with industry standards. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance and repair of the entire Licensed Premises, all interior and exterior structures, building systems, utility systems and connections, sewer systems and connections, equipment, lighting, sidewalks, paved areas, vaults, gutters, curbs, and fixtures.”

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Continued from Page 14 The concessionaire will also need to have their bases covered. Meaning—insurance. The concessionaire will be expected to cover everything from Commercial General Liability insurance, to Worker’s Compensation, Employer’s Liability and Disability Benefits Insurance and even Flood Insurance for the buildings.

When it comes to the satellite units or mobile vendors, the concessionaire will be able to have up to 20 mobile food units, temporary popup kiosks, and beach hawkers, between Beach 49th and Beach 149th, on the boardwalk, or on the beach for beach hawkers, which will be limited to selling food and non-alcoholic beverages. However, the satellite locations will need to be approved. Some pre-approved locations include Beach 59th, 68th and 73rd, near playground areas.

The 49-page RFP outlines plenty of other requirements for potential concessionaires,

which can make the proposal process daunting for anyone who hasn’t been through it before. However, Maribel Araujo, the head of Rockaway Beach Club, and her team of concessionaires are ready to take on the challenge of reapplying to keep the concessions going.

“We have already been working on it. We’ve been getting ourselves together as a group and trying to bring together our ideas and drafting a proposal,” Araujo said. “We’re definitely committed to staying. By now, most of us live in Rockaway and we’d love to keep up the work and keep improving and offering more of a variety of food and developing more mobile vending so people can have different foods in different areas of the boardwalk.”

In anticipation of the RFP being released, the Rockaway Beach Club got a head start during the summer by putting out petitions for visitors to sign to keep them as the concessions operator, to show how much support they have. According to Araujo, that support was over-

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whelming. “We basically started passing the petition around to show proof that the community wants us working for them. A majority of people have shown their support and shown that they’re happy with the work that we’ve done, so we started collecting signatures to add to our proposal to show that we already have the community support behind us,” Araujo said, adding that local civic associations also plan on providing letters of support.

However, Araujo acknowledges that anything can happen.

“It’s fair game. People might think that big corporations can’t apply. But they can. It’s open to anyone and anything. That could mean something like Starbucks can come in,” she said. “But we’re not thinking about who can come and who we might be up against. It’s more about putting together a really strong proposal. With the experience we have and already being there for 10 years, we’re hoping for the best.”

As the operator will likely be chosen before summer 2020,

Araujo is hoping next summer will be a reason to celebrate instead a season of mourning.

“We’re just hoping that for summer 2020, we’re going to be super excited to be there, knowing that we’re going to go from one term to the other. We’re hoping it’s not going to be a sad summer for us,” she said.

All proposals must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, December 13. All interested proposers have an opportunity to tour the concessions properties on Wednesday, November 20 at noon, starting at the Beach 86th concession.

Interviews with proposers will be conducted the week of January 6, 2020. All of the proposals will be reviewed by a selections committee of at least three Parks or other City employees. They will make their decision based on the best overall submission based on the criteria in the RFP. The RFP can be accessed at www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/concessions/rfps-rfbsrfeis. For any questions, reach out to Sophia Filippone at (212)360-3490 or sophia.filippone@ parks.nyc.gov

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P 718.945.2411 Susan Lavin â&#x20AC;˘ Kate Patterson â&#x20AC;˘ Peggy Moore â&#x20AC;˘ Ciji Stewart â&#x20AC;˘ Bronagh Rayder

NEW EXCLUSIVE BELLE HARBOR ONE FAMILY Charming Beach Block, 3 bed 2 bath, front and back porches, eat in kitchen, new appliances, living room,

166 BEACH 142 St. STEPS TO THE OCEAN

dining room, lovely yard, private drive

60 X 100 3226 SQ FT

$995K CALL SUSAN TO SET UP VIEWING 347 260 3891

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Basement perfect for mother/daughter situation.

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Private outdoor space and lovely grounds, private parking and garage. California cedar siding.

CALL GERI 917 751 8476 ...................................... $1.200,000

COMMERCIAL SPACE COMMERICAL SPACE BROOKLYN BAY RIDGE 86TH STREET PRIME LOCATION 1800 sq. Ft. and use of Basement, 1200 sq. Ft. 5 year term, Pay all utilities.

SHORT TERM FURNISHED RENTALS

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$2,300.00 CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891

BELLE HARBOR BEACH BLOCK ONE FAMILY

Be on vacation every day in this lovely home by the Sea. Spacious and welcoming, this home offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms. Large living room, dining room, EIK, new washer and dryer. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and ocean views from the second level balcony.

CALL KATE TO SCHEDULE APPT. 917 680ď&#x161;ş8051 REDUCED PRICE $895,000

PRICE REDUCED EXCLUSIVE BEST BEACH BLOCK 80 X 100

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APARTMENTS ONE BEDROOM 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Block, out door space, small deck.

Furnished, No pets, $100 for parking, all utilities inclued.

Call Susan 347 260 3891.................................$1550 120 No pets, pay $100 for parking, all utilities included. Available December 15th......................$1500 101 Furnished available from nov to april.

CALL Kate 917 680-8051..................................$1100 TWO BEDROOM 117TH Newly renovated, open floor plan, living room, kitchen, eat in area. King sized bedroom, use of backyard, front porch and bike storage.

No pets, no smoking. Two spots for parking, pay all utilities.

Call Bronagh 718 877 6324 ........................... $1850 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk in unit, one block to beach. EIK, w/d hook up, 1 car summer parking, weekend only. Pay all utilities. Available Dec. 15th.

Call Kate 917 680 8051 .................................. $2200 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small two bed w/ terrace and summer Wknd parking. Heat included.

No smoking. No pets. Available December 15th.

Call Susan 347 260 3891.................................$1500 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Living room & dining room combo, bath, terrace, W/D, parking, pay all utilities. Available December 1st.

Call Susan 347 260 3891................................$2200 B120s Beach block 2 bath w/ terrace, washer/dryer, parking 1 car. No pets. Pay all utilities Call Susan 347 260 3891 ....................... $2200 130â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LARGE rooms, carpet in bedrooms, hardwood floor in living room lots of closets , terrace. storage for bike, use of yard to BBQ No pets. pay gas & electric, Heat is included.

Call Susan 347 260 3891................................$2200 Arverne By The Sea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stunning, bright and sunny.

Ocean views, 2 bath. Large master bed suite, outdoor patio steps to beach, 2 parking permits, pay all utilities.

Call Susan 347 260 3891 ........................$2500 THREE BEDROOM 140â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand and newly renovated to perfection. 2 bath, large rooms, huge living room, EIK, terrace, W/D hook up, share yard, parking................................$3900

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WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM - $469,000 PRESENT ALL OFFERS  $749,000 Rare 3 BR, 2 bath condo with terrace, garage and private fenced in backyard! Live in Sweet 3 BR home located on one of the prettiest blocks in beautiful Neponsit. This one of the most desirable beach neighborhoods in all of New York City. LOW, LOW home has a quaint front porch, a long private driveway, detached garage and a TAXES & COMMON CHARGES! End users only per bylaws and conventional mortgage. large basement. New windows, new roof, new electric and new plumbing.

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COMMERCIAL RENTAL Spacious, open and airy floor plan with 2 baths and over 2,200 sq ft., the possibilities are endless. Tenant pays gas and electric. $5,500

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Upper Belle Harbor fully furnished 3 bedroom , 3 baths house with fire place, large terrace, garage and lots of parking. $4,000

125th: 1BR, 1BA third floor apt with HW floors and W/D (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79th: 2BR, 1BA condo unit with ocean views from private terrace (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ABTS: Spacious and freshly updated 2BR, 1BA walk-up apartment (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109th: Large renovated 2BR, 1BA legal basement apt w/ pvt. back entrance & shared yard (NC). .

116th: Renovated 3rd floor 3BR, 1BA apt with updated kitchen and terrace (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110th: Beach block 2nd floor 2BR, 1BA apt with Eat in Kitchen (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80th: Renovated 2BR, 1BA condo unit with ocean views from terrace (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oceanfront 3BR, 2 bath apt with hugh covered deck and views of the beach, boardwalk and ocean. Parking year round. $2,800 $1,550 $1,800 $1,800 $1,850 $1,900 $1,900 $2,100

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Broad Channel 2 BR, 3 baths on Jamaica Bay w/ spectacular views.

Radiant heat, split A/C units thru out and large private water view deck. $2,800

97th: Newly renovated 3BR, 1BA apartment in Rockaway Beach (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 ABTS: Updated 2BR, 1BA apartment with private terrace, stackable washer and dryer (CB) . . . . . $2,200 137th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors, SS appliances and balcony (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 118th: Beach block 4BR, 1BA with SS appliances, HW floors and 1 car parking (ZP). . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 124th: 1,600sq ft of medical or office space for rent, with waiting room/reception area (CB) . . . . . $2,500 140th: Renovated 3BR, 2BA in 2 family home with shared yard and parking (AD). . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900

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Bright and airy 2BR, 1BA apt plus den and rooftop terrace.

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BELLE HARBOR

Located One Block from the Beach!

Over1 92,800 sq. ft., 0 unit has 3 BR's, 2Owners D 3 full baths, high L ceilings and bsmt. 2BR SO ground floor rental.

Long private driveway. $949,000

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Priced to Sell - 60’x100’ Open1 9floor plan with 0 2.5 baths, stone 24BR, D fireplace, spacious dining L area and kitchen. HW SO floors, granite counters and master en suite.

Private drive. $999,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Penthouse with Ocean Views!

9 2BR’s plus Gorgeous 0 1incredible master 2an with it’s own L D suite private terrace. Living SO space offers skylights, HW floors and private parking. $720,000

BELLE HARBOR Priced to Sell!

Completely 9 renovated, 0 1 and cozy 2 2cute BR bungalow with L D private backyard SO and parking may be the perfect solution. $549,000

BROAD CHANNEL Brand New to Market Beautiful 9 3BR, 1.5 0 1 home on the 2bath Entertain L D canal. family and friends SO on your beautiful back deck, updated kitchen. $475,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Oceanfront Apartment Exceptional 9 bright and sunny 0 1 2 BR with tons 2 of windows, Huge L D LR with HW floors O S and sliders to your own private balcony. $429,000

BELLE HARBOR

Beach Block Legal 910 family. all 0 1 with massive 2brick parking, 2 car garage, L D laundry on site.

O S Fabulous deal! Call today. $2,000,000

ARVERNE BY THE SEA

Legal Two Family H/W1 9floors and a 0 master 2tremendous D suite, walk in closet.

L Tenant has a 2 BR, SO 1 bath apartment.

Paved back yard. $965,000

FANTASTIC BUY! Legal Two Family - 46’x100’ Bright96BR, 3.5 bath 0 1 in the PS 114 2located School District. HW L D flooring, full fin bsmt, SO garage and plenty of private parking! Low Taxes $849,000

BELLE HARBOR High End Finishes Elegant 9 2BR, 2 bath, 01 ceilings, 2cathedral skylights, Mahogany D L wood floors, Granite SO counters. Full fin bsmt w/ BR. Private garage. $649,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Ocean Colony Condominium Mint 9condition 3BR, 0 1 with open 2condo floor plan, HW floors D L and 3 terraces! W/D, SO garage and storage. $539,000

BROAD CHANNEL Spectacular Water Views This 3BR 9 home has beautifully 01 2everything, D renovated kitchen, L expansive bi-level Trex S O back deck. Launch your boat or kayak from your home. $439,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Oceanfront Penthouse Unit Beautiful Mint 9 Condition Apt In 01 2 Heart Of Rockaway L D Park! Just Steps Away O S To Atlantic Ocean. $395,000

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Gorgeous Block - 60’ x 100’ Lot Large9 country outdoor 01 2backyard, and huge L D shower two tier deck. Quaint SO 3 BR’s, 3.5 bath, front porch and full fin. bsmt. $1,290,000

Huge Multi-Family Home ATTENTION 9 INVESTORS! 0 1 Beach block 2This multi-family is a L D money maker. Give O S us a call for rent roll and more details. $1,900,000 OW st IN G

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Legal 2 Family - 60' x 100' Bright9 and airy 6BR 0 1 retains its 2home original charm with D L deep crown moldings, SO gorgeous french doors, large stained glass window. $1,300,000

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Selling Fully Furnished This 9 Mediterranean 1 home exudes 0BR 25classic beauty! Parking L D for 7, ocean views, O S inground pool, Jacuzzi and so much more. $2,900,000

BELLE HARBOR

Brand New to Market All brick 9 bright and 3BR, 2.5 01 2beautiful D bath, gorgeous kitchen L with massive storage, SO high ceilings and oak flooring throughout. $989,000

BELLE HARBOR

Head Towards the Beach!

Mother/ 9 Daughter 0 1 4BR, 3 bath, 2features high L D HW floors, spacious living S O ceilings, room/dining room, terrace and detached garage. $899,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Oceanfront Penthouse!

Filled with 9 sunlight and 0 13BR’s, 2.5 baths, 2 2has pairs of sliders leading L D out to a spectaular and S O spacious oceanfront balcony and private parking. $845,000

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40' x 100' Bungalow Quaint 93 BR, 2 bath 0 1 which needs 2home tender love and L D your care. Call us today O S for your private showing! $699,000

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Duplex Apartment with Parking Beautiful 9 2/3 BR’s , 2.5 0 1 granite kitchen, 2baths, SS appliances, HW L D floors and private S O parking. Half a block to the beach. $499,000

BRAND NEW TO MARKET Oceanfront Co-op Immacualte 9 oceanfront located 01 2apartment D on the 6th floor with L phenomenal ocean S O views, private terrace & gorgeous HW floors. $460,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Oceanfront Co-op Spacious9 2 BR, 2 bath with0 1ocean views from 2 room, private every D L terrace, H/W and tiled S O floors and beautifully updated baths 7 huge closets. $349,000

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Supreme Legal 3 Large 9legal 3 family 0 1 used as 2currently a 1 family. 6 BR’s, L D 4.5 baths, fireplace O S and all massive rooms. Priced to sell! $1,299,000

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Spectacular Tudor - 50’ x 100’ TURN 9 KEY FOR 0 1 A MIL. 2UNDER Beautiful 2/3 BR, 2.5 D L bath Belle Harbor home.

S O Finished basement, finished attic, private parking $995,000

Center Hall Colonial Spectacular colonial, 9 paved 01 2gorgeous backyard with InD L ground heated pool, SO two private driveways and a detached garage. $1,400,000

ARVERNE BY THE SEA

Brand New Home - Ocean Views!

Custom9 built, never 0 1in, 5 BR’s, 3 Baths, 2lived luxurious ocean view D L master suite with a SO spacious rooftop ocean view deck. Tax abated until 2034. $929,000

BELLE HARBOR Beach Block - Legal 2 3 BR, 92 baths, H/W 0 1 & terrace with 2floors ocean views over a D L 2BR rental. Newly S O paved yard & full private radiant heated driveway. $899,000

OCEANFRONT Arverne By The Sea - Legal 2 Enjoy 9a front row seat 0 1 unobstructed 2with ocean views plus a D L private rooftop terrace.

SO Each unit has 3 BR’s, 2 baths and private parking. $995,000

NEPONSIT 45’ x 100’ Corner Lot Unique9 5BR home 0 1 with sunlight, 2filled open layout HW L D floors, catherdral S O ceilings. Detached 2 car garage. Steal of a deal! $799,000

FAR ROCKAWAY Legal 3 Family LEGAL 9 3 FAMILY 0 1THE CORNER OF 2ON This victorian L D SEAGIRT! offers a spacious lot O S size, private parking & each apt. has 2BR's 1 bath. $550,000

FAR ROCKAWAY Semi Attached Legal 2 Family Both 9 apartments 0 13BRs and 2BA. 2have Unfinished basement D L with half bath and dual S O entry. Full back yard and private driveway for 3 cars. $499,000

ROCKAWAY PARK New To Market Here 9is a great 1 2BR facing 2 0 oceanwaiting apartment for D L your fresh decorating S O ideas. Private terrace, HW floors and laundry in building. $425,000

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Mint Condition - Beach Block Newly 9 renovated 1 kitchen 2 0 with stainless appliances, quartz D L counters and glass O S tile backsplash. Open floor plan LR/DR area. $320,000

BELLE HARBOR Solid Brick - 1 Block to Beach!

Main level 9 has an open 0 1 room, EIK, office, 2LR/DR full bath and high L D ceilings. 2nd level has SO 3 nicely sized BR’s and a full bath. Detached garage. $875,000

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Investment Opportunity!

9 large MultiThis11910 0 home has 2 2Family apartments.

L D duplex Amazing Bay Views, SO 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and low taxes. $499,000

ROCKAWAY PARK 3 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo Breathtaking 9 views of 0 1glistening Ocean, 2the boardwalk and beach, L D to the NY city skyline.

SO Contemporary and stylish, floor to ceiling windows. $699,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Luxury Oceanfront Building Spacious bedroom, 1 9 2unit with 0bath 22granite counters, D L stainless steel S O appliances and wood floors. $415,000

ROCKAWAY PARK Enchanting Ocean & Beach Views Newly 9 refinished 1 H/W floors, blond 2 0 rooms large and a D L great open floor plan.

O S Super on site, laundry room and bike storage available. $325,000

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NOV. 10 and NOV. 17 3-4pm Legal two family, Brick, 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, Building size 2550, lot 40x100

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The husband had to fight while standing in a hole with a hand tied behind his back, while the wife was free to move, armed with a bag of rocks.

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Brief Briefs Next Vote: With Election Day in the rearview mirror, another one is expected to occur in February as current Queens Borough President Melinda Katz leaves office to move to the Queens District Attorney post. The Good Government Regular Democratic Club is sponsoring a Meet The Candidates night on Thursday, November 14 at 7:45 p.m. at the Beacon Rehab building, 140 Beach 113th Street.

Among those invited: City Councilman Donovan Richards, former Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Councilman Costa Constantinides, Councilman Paul Vallone, and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman.

A $2 donation at the door will be appreciated.

Gateway Stuff: Guardian of the Gateway, Fort Tilden,

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Building 1, Sunday, November 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Join a park ranger for this walking tour, and discover Fort Tilden's role in the defense of New York City and its harbor. Historic Aircraft Restoration Program, Floyd Bennett Field, Hangar B, Sunday, November 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Join a park ranger on a trip back through time to learn Floyd Bennett Bennet Field's rich aviation history, as told through the historic aircraft in the hangar.

Good Luck, Deputy: Deputy Inspector Vincent Tavalaro, head of the 101st Precinct since 2017, is moving on. He will be the next Commanding Officer of the 103rd Precinct.

He was a strong leader for the Far Rockaway precinct and will be missed. Captain Eric A. Robinson is stepping in for Tavalaro at the 101st. We wish good luck to both.

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By Peter Galvin, MD

Type I Diabetes Type I diabetes is caused by the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, which are located in the pancreas.

This leads to a need to inject insulin in order to survive. Approximately one million to 1.5 million Americans have type I diabetes, making it the second-most-common disease of childhood behind asthma.

Despite improvements in care, for example, implanted insulin pumps, most people with it do not achieve the desired glycemic (blood sugar) targets, which leads to an increased risk of complications and early death. In two Scottish studies,

type I diabetes led to a loss of 14.2 life-years in men, and 17.7 life-years in women when it was diagnosed before the age of 10. If diagnosed before the age of 20, the life-years lost were 11 and 13, respectively.

Type I diabetes progresses through several stages before becoming overt disease. In stage 1, autoantibodies are detected in the blood. In stage 2, dysglycemia appears. This means mildly elevated blood sugar levels during a glucose tolerance test. In stage 2, while metabolic responses to elevated glucose levels are impaired, metabolic indexes for diabetes, for example hemoglobin A1c, are normal

and treatment is not necessary.

In stage 3, overt disease is present requiring treatment. There have been several studies that used an antibody-containing medication to disable or kill certain white blood cells (CD8+ T lymphocytes) that were found to be the cells that attack and destroy the pancreatic insulin-producing cells. These studies tested a drug named teplizumab and found that it reduced the loss of pancreatic beta cells and delayed the onset of diabetes for up to seven years.

Recently, another study using teplizumab was published.

It looked at non-diabetic relatives of patients with type I diabetes who were at least eight years of age. They had two or more diabetes-related antibodies detected in their blood and had evidence of dysglycemia on a glucose tolerance test. In other words, they were at high risk to develop type I diabetes. Although this study was a small one, at the conclusion of it they found that the median delay of onset of overt disease was two years. In addi-

The Rockaway Times tion, in the teplizumab group, 57 percent remained diabetes-free while only 28 percent remained disease free in the control group. The findings of this study and others support the notion that type I diabetes is a chronic T-cell-mediated disease and that immunomodulation, or impairing the ability of certain white blood cells (T cells) to attack the pancreas, before the development of clinical disease, can be useful.

Unfortunately, the reason why a person’s own immune system attacks the pancreas remains unclear at present.

By focusing on a person’s own immune system, medical science continues to not only find ways to delay the onset of type I diabetes, but also to treat, if not one day cure, the disease using stem cells. Meanwhile, if you have a child who has close relatives with type I diabetes, get him or her to the pediatrician to be evaluated for his/her risk of getting the disease.

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Rockaway’s Craftiest: Meet New Old Design Gal — Alice Ostrowsky raise funds for cancer research).

So people started showing up at my desk with mounds of plastic bags. I guess people loved the dual concept of recycling and fundraising. I thought my husband was going to kill me because our guest room became almost filled to the ceiling with plastic bags.

By Kami-Leigh Agard

In this Rockaway Times series, we spotlight the eclectic band of crafty artists living on the peninsula. These individuals stand out not just because of their creativity and undisputable talent, but the oxygen fueling the passion behind their work—living and breathing in Rockaway. We hope this series gives readers the incentive to support these local artists, who invest their soul, time and energy in producing works of art that reflect what makes our peninsula an unparalleled place to call home.

For Rockaway Park resident Alice Ostrowsky, retiring was not an end to her lifelong professional vocation of helping others, but an opportunity to rekindle childhood dreams of being creative, while continuing to pay it forward by bringing joy to others through handcrafting precious tote bags and wallets that are not only utilitarian in their use, but also altruistic in that they are all made with a bottomless pit of plastic bags. And the best part?

The proceeds of each purchase go to a charity close to the buyer’s heart. In the following Q&A, the curly-haired, spunky baby boomer, self-dubbed, “the new old design gal,” shares how retirement gave her a new lease on life that gives British rocker Rod Stewart’s song, “Forever Young,” a whole new meaning.

RT: You said that you are a born-and-bred Bronx girl. What brought you to Rockaway?

AO: Like many things in my life, it really wasn’t planned. I didn’t know much about Rockaway. On a whim I bought my house. Not that I had money to throw around, but I said, “I’m a grown-up, maybe I should invest in something.” Then after a few life changes, my husband and I decided to make Rockaway our new home.

RT: What was your vocation before you became the sustainable “New Old Design Gal?”

AO: For many years, I was a vocational rehabilitation counselor in mental health and substance abuse treatment, and for the last 15 years, I was a patient advocate.

RT: So, how did you get into making the bags?

AO: If someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up, I would have said an artist because I loved drawing. However, in my family, it was you get a civil service job, where you stay until it’s time to retire because how else do you pay your bills? However, my job was stressful, and I wanted to start doing something with my hands. The first bag I made was from pantyhose. My inspiration was Neeta, the mother of a childhood friend who came from a family that my mom would call, “hungry poor.” Neeta crocheted blankets from old nylon stockings. I had a drawer full of pantyhose, so I decided to figure out something that I could create and I made my very first bag. Then I turned to plastic. I was working in a hospital, where we had this employee intranet, so I posted a message: “I know you all have a pile of plastic bags in your closet or under your sink.

If you bring them to me, I’ll turn them into something useful, and sell them as a fundraiser for Cycle for Survival, (a nonprofit that hosts indoor cycling events to

RT: Retirement could have been a period for you to just relish being free from the nine to five, but you’re pretty busy. Why? AO: A work colleague said since retirement, he has nothing to do. I disagree. I still hear my mother’s voice: “You have the freedom to do the things you want as long as the things you want don’t interfere with other people’s ability to do what they RT: What are some charities want.” that you have donated the bags RT: Without giving your techproceeds to?

AO: Cycle for Survival, Black nique away, how do you make Surfing Association, Refugee and the bags?

AO: I use plastic mesh grids to Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, NY Littoral weave the plastic bags into a deSociety, and more. Also, custom- sign. It’s like doing needle-point ers can suggest what charity they but using plastic. The creativity is in how I put the patterns and want the proceeds donated to. colors together.

RT: What is the price point of RT: What do you love most your items?

AO: I only charge $45 per bag about the process in your creaand $15 for the wallets. My niece tions? joked that at the rate that I am AO: Each piece gives me a begoing, I’m probably making two ginning, a middle and an end. cents per hour. However, my This project is so fulfilling because working conditions are great. I love that I created the whole idea I’m retired and home, and I love and seeing each one finished is it! thrilling. Life in general does not give you completion in that asRT: Besides being the master- pect. mind behind “New Old Design Gal,” you’ve been pretty busy RT: How would you brand New since you retired in 2017. Where Old Design Gal? else do you volunteer?

AO: Handmade and 100% reAO: Through Shape Up NYC, cyclable and sustainable with the a fitness program that offers free added bonus of paying it towards fitness classes across the five a charity close to your heart. boroughs, I have taught exercise classes at Peninsula Library and For more info about Ostrowsky sub for an instructor at Seaside and how you too can purchase Library. For the Queens Mem- one of her creations, visit neory Project, I collect oral stories wolddesigngal on Instagram. On of life in the borough of Queens. this account, she also showcases Also, I do deliveries for God’s her passion for everything NYC, Love We Deliver.

Rockaway, gardening and good old-fashioned home cooking.

RT: What is the principal rule you abide by in your creations?

AO: For the items to have value, where the proceeds go toward a charity that both the buyer and I are comfortable with supporting, which is a triple win because the charity benefits, I feel good about supporting something worthy and the buyer feels good about it also.

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CHANGE Some people go with the flow all their lives; when something changes, whatever it may be, they seem to go with it. Others face a grueling inner war every time there is a change. Partly, I think, it has to do with individual nature.

Each of us has a certain makeup that is the sum total of what we came into the world with, what formed during the early years and the experiences we had as young adults. Can we change the way we deal with change? And can we be more accepting of change? Particu-

larly when someone close has a change of heart?

The awareness that everything is changing at every moment is at the source of understanding and accepting what change is all about.

We can paint that picket fence white, but it does not stay white. It begins to get nicks here and there and grays over time. It is happening right before our eyes, but it is a gradual change, so we often don’t notice. There is a natural order of things in the inanimate world and also in the living world of

flowers, trees, insects, fish, animals and humans.

If you take a time-lapse video beginning with the planting of a flower seed, you will see the first sprout through the soil to the growth of the stem to the bursting of the bud to the flowering. Then you will see the beginning of brown edges on the petals to the falling off of the leaves to the withering of the flower back to the earth. This is the natural order of things. From the moment the seed sprouts, a chain is triggered to grow and reach a flower at its peak beauty—the perfection of nature.

We can bring this imagery to our own lives. On a physical level, accepting the natural order of things could be challenging for some because of outside influences. We want to “look” young. It is much better to feel young! To be healthy from the inside out. “We are what we eat” is no joke. Trying to eat healthy foods for the most part—food with no additives—then once in a while,

Page 29 eat whatever is tempting. For the mind, also feeding it what is good and whole. Keeping an active mind and taking in no violence or hate or anything like that. Then embracing that our bodies change, our appearances change in the natural order of things.

Unexpected things happen.

A job layoff. An accident.

Someone all of a sudden wanting to move on. Whatever it is.

How we internalize and deal with what happens, makes a big difference in the health of our inner landscape, that is, who we are and hope to be. So the next time something unexpected happens, try to understand it, deal with it with an open heart and imagine what good can come out of it.

Situations change. People change. Life is changing all of the time. Embrace it as the natural order of things and you will be calmer and happier.

May you be happy. May you be free. May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you be grateful. May you have inner peace.

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Thanksgiving Comings & Goings

By Lou Pastina

Are you getting ready for the big day? Buying your turkey, sending invites, hoping certain relatives can’t make it?! Well, if you want a different take on it all, try the NYC National Museum of the American Indian at Bowling Green. You know the place; it was in the Ghostbusters movie. If you are running out of things to do when you take the ferry in to the city and have simply forgotten about this elephant in the room, you should really check it out.

I remember when it first opened, the exhibits left a little to be desired. But on a recent trip through the museum, I was totally impressed with the breadth and scope of the archives on display. First off, the history of the building and the site go back to our original Dutch ancestors. Be-

cause that site was the very site of the original Dutch fort. Didn’t stop the British from sailing in and telling Governor Stuyvesant that they would take over from there. They were nice to the Governor though and let him and his peg leg hobble about his orchards further uptown.

Across the way in Bowling Green Park, the patriots decided to take down the statue of King George and melt it down to make ammunition to fight those very same British. A little further up the street behind Trinity Church, a young man studying to become a lawyer, who fought in the revolution and eventually became the first Secretary of the Treasury, had the building that houses the museum named after him: Alexander Hamilton. The former Customs House is a massive columned building where the customs duties were collected and accounted for, and until the introduction of the Income Tax in 1916, was the largest revenue contributor to the U.S. treasury.

But back to its current purpose:

preserving the history, culture and heritage of the Native American Indian. And not just the United States, but Indian culture from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. Much of the exhibits are courtesy of the George Gustav Heye Center. And the exhibits are fascinating and well curated.

In addition, the inside of the Museum/Custom House is stupendous. The ceilings, the paintings, the architecture, it is so worth visiting. And here’s the thing: it’s free!! And not to be outdone,

they have one of the best gift shops around. Not cheesy stuff, but real objects, made by real Indians who depend upon the income for support. So, if you are looking for some interesting Christmas gifts, this is the place to look.

Now if you get through the museum and still have time, when you descend the stairs, to your immediate left is the entrance to the National Archives at New York City. This curiosity houses archives and records for New Yorkers and offers genealogy and family history records such as census; immigration, and court records. They also have some very interestingly titled records like the Chinese Exclusion Act, Freedmen's Bureau, Titanic and Lusitania records, and criminal and bankruptcy records.

I haven’t wandered through this place but intend to, and pledge to report back.

In the meantime, don’t forget the American Indian on Thanksgiving. Visit the museum that honors and preserves their heritage, we owe it all to them!

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Your Fair Credit Reporting Rights

By Gille Ann Rabbin, Esq., CIPP/US

Financial institutions deciding whether to issue you a loan, credit card or mortgage will check your credit file to make sure you can manage debt. A landlord considering whether to rent an apartment to you will screen your credit report to make sure they’re renting to a tenant who will pay rent on time. Some states allow employers to conduct a credit check as part of the hiring process.

The results of these checks can significantly impact important aspects of our lives. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates the credit reporting agencies (CRAs), which maintain our credit files, including specialty agencies that sell particular information (rental and check writing histories, medical records), to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and their information is

accurate and kept private. Furnishers of information to CRAs are also regulated by FCRA. You have important rights under FCRA including: • A right to disclosure, for free, depending on the circumstance, of the information a CRA has in your file. You will need to provide identification.

• A right to request your credit score. You will generally be required to pay for it.

• A right to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information in your file.

• A right to accurate reporting.

If you find incomplete or inaccurate information in your file, or unverifiable information, the CRA must delete or correct it. A CRA may continue to report information it has verified.

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A right to have your report provided to an employer ONLY if you have consented, generally in writing.

A right to know if your credit report has been used against you to deny employment, credit, or insurance or otherwise take “adverse action.”

The entity using the credit report must provide the contact information of the CRA that provided the disclosure leading to the adverse action.

A right to a credit report that does not contain outdated negative information. A CRA may not report bankruptcies older than 10 years or negative information older than seven years.

A right to opt out of receiving unsolicited pre-screened credit offers based on information in your credit report.

A right to place a “security freeze” or “fraud alert” in your credit report file at the

three major CRAs (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion). The freeze denies access to your file, thereby preventing new credit from being opened in your name unless you temporarily “thaw” the freeze by using a special PIN. Thawing may cause a delay when you are applying for credit (for example, a mortgage). Alternatively, when you place a fraud alert in your file, a prospective creditor needs to verify your identity before issuing credit.

The alert is generally good for a year but can be extended.

Identity theft victims and military personnel have additional rights. Furthermore, FCRA allows for a private right of action in federal or state court and recovery of damages for violations of the law.

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25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Post Theatre, Fort Tilden The Rockaway Theatre Company presents this fun musical comedy. For tickets, head to www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org or call 1-800-8383006.

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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the VFW. Family Fun Day starts at Noon to 3 p.m. Games for the kids, snacks and treats. Kids are free. 4 p.m.7 p.m. Buffet Dinner $10 p/p, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Benefit concert $10 p/p, starring WALKER and Friends. 50/50 and raffles. All proceeds go to support our VFW Post.

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COMMUNITY BOARD 14 MEETING Knights of Columbus 333 Beach 90th Street Discuss community updates and concerns.

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SSNY shall mail process to CCNJ HOLDINGS LLC, 73-05 168TH STREET; FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Samson Great Lakes LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/12/19. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Samson Management, 97-77 Queens Blvd, 7th Fl, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of PRESITINE TIMES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 06/04/2019. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 15330 89 TH AVENUE, APT. 321, JAMAICA, NY 11432. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Our Galaxy Publishing LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 8/3/2019. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 16355 88th Street, Howard Beach, New York 11414. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

FARMLAND FRESH DAIRIES, LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/2/2019. LLC was organized in NJ on 1/27/2014. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY to mail process to 90-04 161 st St., Ste. 609, Jamaica, NY 11432. Required office : 802-814 Bergen St., Newark, NJ 07108. Cert of Org filed with : SSNJ, State Treasurer, Business/Commercial Recording Division, 33 West State St., 5 th Fl., Trenton, NJ 08608. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Aya’s Cleaning Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/15/2019. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Aya’s Cleaning Services, LLC, 4717 199th Street, Flushing, NY 11358. Any lawful purpose.

153-03 14th AVENUE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on08/30/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 153-03 14th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357.

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Notice of Formation of W.R. Organization, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/30/19. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to W.R. ORGANIZATION, LLC, 97-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Apt. 12K, Corona, NY 11368. Any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Data Driven Coverage, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/28/19. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 43-01 22nd St, Ste 503, Long Island City, NY 11101-4928. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

18-18 25TH ROAD, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/16/2019. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 27-18 Hoyt Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11102. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Summer Fox LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 01/25/2019. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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EC Training and Consulting, LLC Articles of Organization filed with NYS Secretary of State (SSNY) on 02/28/2018. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 46-06 Bowne Street, D5, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NORTHEAST RENTS LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/16/2019.

Cty: QUEENS. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 60-31 56TH ST., MASPETH, NY 11378. General Purpose.

Kulture Club LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 07/17/2019. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 65-23 Parsons Blvd 3K, Flushing NY 11365. Any lawful purpose Notice of qualification of Grand Asset Management, LLC. Authority filed w/ Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/2019. Organized in Alaska on 07/11/2019. NY Off. loc.: Queen Cnty.

SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 200 W. 34th Ave. #977, Anchorage, AK 99503, which is also the address to be maintained in Alaska. Arts. of Org. filed w/ Alaska Sec. of State, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of OPTIFY LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/17/2019.

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Notice of Formation of LUV THY LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/18/2019. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LUV THY LLC, 5776 79TH STREET, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation: Kyle 13219 LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/09/2019. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to 292 Bay 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activity KNKA LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/22/2019. Office loc: Queens County.

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Notice of Formation of NETBLUE2020 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/05/2019. Office located: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 21-78 29THStreet, Astoria, NY 11105.

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KJ’S INT’L GROUP LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 10/03/2019. Office Location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 38-08 Union St, Ste 13B, Flushing, NY 11354.

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In accordance with Section 1-13 of the Rules of the Franchise and Concession Review Committee (“FCRC”), the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the renovation, operation and maintenance of three (3) outdoor cafes, one (1) beach shop and the operation of up to twenty (20) satellite units along Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Queens.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Friday, December 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm. There will be a recommended proposer meeting and site tour on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm. We will be meeting in front of the Beach 86th concession building and proceed to tour the outdoor cafes/beach shop located at 97th and 106th Streets. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this recommended meeting and site tour.

Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on Friday, November 1, 2019, through Friday, December 13, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.

The RFP is also available for download, commencing on Friday, November 1, 2019 through Friday, December 13, 2019 on Parks’ website.

To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities and click on the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” link. Once you have logged in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may contact the Revenue Division’s Senior Project Manager, Sophia Filippone, at (212) 360-3490 or at Sophia.Filippone@parks.nyc.gov.

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ADMINISTRATION CITATION FILE NO.: 2019-4031 SURROGATE’S COURT - Queens COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Tagewattie Pawaroo deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributes, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. Queens County Public Administrator Doodnarine Ramdharry. A petition having been duly filed by Sherri W. McManus, Vice President Loan Documentation of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, who is domiciled at 3476 Stateview Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29715. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica , NY 11435, New York on December 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Tagewattie Pawaroo lately domiciled at 175-45 88th Avenue, Unit 4M Jamaica, NY 11432 in the County of Queens, New York, granting Letters of Administration upon the estate of the decedent to Doodnarine Ramdharry or upon his failure to qualify to The Queens County Public Administrator and if they are permitted to renounce then to Scott Gordon, Esq. upon duly qualifying That the authority of the representative under the foregoing letters be limited as follows: To accept service of the Notice of Sale To represent the estate of the decedent in a non-Judicial foreclosure action on a first security agreement dated 11/12/2003 and the UCC1 was recorded on 11/10/2003 in CRFN 2003000450293 and UCC3 recorded on 05/18/2007 in CRFN 2007000261861 in the office of the City Register of the City of New York in the amount of $66,600.00 on the decedent’s interest in 205 shares of stock in the Compton Owners Corporation located at 175-45 88th Avenue, Unit 4M Jamaica, NY 11432.

HON. PETER J. KELLY SURROGATE Dated, Attested and Sealed October 23, 2019 James Lim Becker (Seal) Chief Clerk Linda P. Manfredi, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Tele. No. 631-969-3100 53 Gibson Street, Bayshore, NY 11706 01-049212-F00 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

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Local Nonprofits to Receive Funding for Far Rock Commercial District

Some of Far Rockawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial districts are set to get a pick me up due to funding for local nonprofits from NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

On Thursday, October 31, SBS Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced $1.5 million in investments will be awarded to local nonprofits to revitalize the Downtown Far Rockaway commercial district over the course of three years.

The Rockaway Development Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) and the Rockaway East Merchants Association (REMA4US) will be receiving these Neighborhood 360° grants between 2019 and 2022.

Neighborhood 360° grants are used to help build the capacity of local organizations, revitalize key commercial corridors and address locally identified needs. The needs of Downtown Far Rockaway were identified last year through a series of surveys, observations and stakeholder interviews.

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ic and community revitalization of the Rockaways by improving the quality of life for its residents. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be using the grant money to improve their service offerings, clean and beautify the Downtown Far Rockaway neighborhood and create programming to facilitate social interaction among its residents and shoppers.

REMA4US aims to engage in economic development and revitalization in the Rockaways by informing the public about opportunities for growth and creating a safe environment for

economic expansion. The organization plans to use the grant to provide support services to small businesses, coordinate resources among community partners and market the brand identity of the neighborhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating strong neighborhoods strengthens the City and this investment will help establish economic prosperity for Downtown Far Rockaway,â&#x20AC;? said Gregg Bishop, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These community partners are the lifeblood of their neighborhoods and supporting them means their district can help get its needs met.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Downtown Far Rockaway Neighborhood 360 Project as we embark on the $300M Downtown Far Rockaway Redevelopment Project over the next several years,â&#x20AC;? said Kevin Alexander, President & CEO of Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neighborhood 360 is another example of the City's commitment to creating vibrant

communities across the five boroughs of New York City. We are grateful to Commissioner Gregg Bishop and the entire Neighborhood Development Division Team for having the confidence in selecting RDRC to manage several critical components of the Neighborhood 360 grant.â&#x20AC;?

"For 15 years, the Rockaway East Merchant Association has been on the ground working directly with the Downtown Far Rockaway business community, serving as both advocate and mouthpiece for merchant concerns and as activist to resolve those issues, said Nancy Martinez, Chair of Rockaway East Merchants Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are grateful to NYC Department of Small Business Services for investing in our community and helping us expand our support to businesses and commercial districts. We look forward to working together with agencies, partners and local stakeholders to build a stronger Downtown Far Rockaway as part of the Neighborhood 360° program."

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Rockaway Fisheads Go For Crown

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After crushing the Queens RFC 57-0, the Rockaway Fisheads play the Rochester Aardvarks at Fort Tilden this Saturday, November 9 for the League Championship.

There will be a BBQ at the field following the game. The Club hopes the community turns out to support this championship run.

Good thing these three pumpkins were wearing Rockaway Times t-shirts, otherwise they would have fit right in with the jack-o-lanterns.

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By Kami-Leigh Agard

Brrr! The weather is getting chilly, but Rockaway still feels plenty hot as there’s so much to enjoy as local spots are forever sizzling with fabulous live music, theater and arts.

So don’t stray—the Rock is the place to be!

LIVE MUSIC: Friday, November 8 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Man it’s Friday, so why not burn off some work week steam at The Knights of Columbus! The tap room is going to feel like your kingdom as Rockaway’s hometown band the Rock-A-Wades will knight you with their always royal roll call of classic rock n’ roll hits.

333 Beach 90th Street Friday, November 8 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tonight, Bungalow Bar is going to be lit as local powerhouse band, Wine With Sue, fires up the bayside pub with all your favorite rock classics. So grab your buds, and get ready for a Sue-rrific night—straight up, no chaser!

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tennial anniversary with a Family Fun Day in Broad Channel!

With everything for the entire family, this day will all be about fun featuring: noon to 3 p.m. — games for the kids, chockfull with snacks and treats. Admission for kids is free. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

— Buffet dinner $10 p/p. Then from 8 p.m. to midnight, at $10 p/p, get ready for a special treat with a benefit concert starring Broad Channel’s legendary music man, Walker Hornung and Friends. Also everyone will be in it to win it with 50/50 and raffles. All proceeds go towards the VFW Post 260.

705 Shad Creek Road Saturday, November 23 7 p.m. to Midnight St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy School Fundraiser It’s all about the music tonight for St. Francis as the school hosts an epic fundraising concert featuring: longest-running U2 tribute band in the U.S., Unforgettable Fire.

Tickets are $40. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cash bar serving wine, beer, soda, and water.

Unforgettable Fire kicks off the concert at 8 p.m. Plus DJ Mouse will spin party beats throughout the night. To order tickets, visit Facebook event page: Unforgettable Fire Concert. Deadline to order tickets is today, Thursday, November 7. All proceeds go toward St. Frances de Sales Catholic Academy.

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paintings feature photographs taken with his personal mobile device. Subjects are rendered in oil stick rather than oil paint, and use common techniques and mark-making methods native to the disciplines of drawing and traditional printmaking. On view through November 30. sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Rockaway Artists Alliance hosts Oils & Acrylics Painting classes with instructor, Joseph Perez (www.seapainter.net). Students bring their own supplies and are allowed to pay as they go. $20 RAA member/ $30 non-member. sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden THEATER Starting this Friday, November 8!

Rockaway Theatre Company presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This family-friendly play is a musical comedy featuring a diverse group of young characters competing for the chance of a lifetime to be the champion of the Spelling Bee. As the youth make their way through a series of potentially madeup words, each character segues into their own hilarious and touching story from their home lives, while trying desperately to avoid the sound of the eliminating buzzer. The show is constantly flipping between present reality and an imagined fantasy world of the contestants. The audience is able to see into the desires of these kids and their unique reasons for wanting to win the bee. Show dates are November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket prices: Adults $20.00 / Seniors $15.00. For more info and tickets, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.

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Sunday, November 10 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Be mesmerized as piano man/singer-songwriter and inductee of NY’s legendary Songwriters Circle, Mike Tedesco, takes the stage at Thai Rock.

Tedesco’s vast artistic range of both original music and magARTS ical renditions from Billy Joel, The Beatles, Elton John, Paul SiLast weekend! mon, John Legend, Stevie Won12 p.m. to 4 p.m. der and many more will transfix Saturday, November 9 The RAA’s ArtSplash 2019 is your senses.

8 p.m. to Midnight still on! Grab the opportunity 375 Beach 92nd Street Set your Saturday night bacto celebrate local artists’ work chanalia festivities at RBQ with in all media including phoSundays some serious booty bumpin’ tography, paint, sculpture, etc.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. fun with Indaculture. Locals Open through November 10.

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Rockaway Spirit Runs Strong in NYC Marathon

By Katie McFadden

There were 53,627 runners in this year’s New York City Marathon, making it the largest race in the world, with participants from all 50 states and 141 countries, but among them were a few superstars that stood out who call Rockaway home. One runner, 25-year-old Conor Gallagher of Belle Harbor, placed 204th out of those fifty-three thousand, and even more impressive—it was his first marathon—ever.

As Gallagher passed that finished line, his clock stopped at two hours, 39 minutes and 33 seconds. That equates to a six-minute and six-second pace throughout the 26.219-mile trek across the five boroughs. But throughout, he represented his hometown of Rockaway and the team that kept his hobby of competitive running alive after Rockaway support was strong throughout. graduating college—Rockaway even more locals. Online mara- and after I graduated, I still Gliders. thon results show that about 50 wanted to run. He’s coached people from Rockaway, Broad me through most of my running Channel and Breezy Point, came life, so I was happy to stay with out to compete in the world-re- him and keep running under his guidance,” he said. nowned race.

When Gallagher ran the NYC For Gallagher, it was a fellow Rockaway runner that inspired marathon, he proudly wore his him to consider taking on the Rockaway Gliders tank top.

When training for the maraworld’s largest running event. “I went to watch a fellow Rockaway thon, Gallagher knew most of guy, Pat Goldberg run it two years his experience with running ago and just being there and see- would carry him through, but ing how exciting it was made me when it came to the full diswant to jump right into the race tance, even the regular runner with him, so after that, I said, I’m had some challenges. “When I was training and I started doing gonna do one,” Gallagher said.

22-mile runs and 24-miles runs, Th e decision wasn’t made on a John and Mary Edwards, postand seeing how hard that was, whim.

Gallagher has many years Marathon, with their medals. of experience with competitive I was like, ‘what did I get myThe Rockaway Gliders team running. “I started in the fifth self into?’ I was at a point where had an impressive showing in grade with CYO and then I ran I thought that if I could break the Marathon overall. Another cross country for Cathedral Prep three hours, I’d be happy, or first-time marathoner, Tara Mul- High School, and when I went even finishing would be great,” len, 29, had an impressive time to college at Molloy, I did cross he said. So it came as a surprise of three-hours, 29 minutes and country and ran indoor and when he learned his finish time 20 seconds. Mary Edwards, own- outdoor all four years,” he said. of 2:39:33. “I was hoping for 2:40, er of the Rockaway Gliders gym Running then became a part of but I really wasn’t expecting it,” and a marathon regular, came his current career. “For the past he said.

What got him through? “A lot in at four hours, 18 minutes and four years, I’ve been the assistant 14 seconds. Not far behind her coach for the men's and women’s of Hail Mary’s,” Gallagher joked. was Kathleen Baumann at four track and field teams at Molloy, “And the thought that I can’t behours, 39 minutes and 46 sec- while I’m getting my nursing de- lieve I made it this far, it’s just onds. And at age 65, Edwards’ gree there,” Gallagher explained. one more mile, and one more father, John, another regular However, after undergrad, he after that, and finally I got near marathoner and owner of Clas- kept that competitive streak go- the end and it was like, alright, I sics to Go, came in at five hours, ing by joining Rockaway Gliders. can actually do this.”

The overwhelming support “John Edwards started the 39 minutes and 42 seconds. They were all in good company with Rockaway Gliders running club was also a factor. “The whole

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experience made me ecstatic. Just having so many people, strangers, friends and family, cheering their heads off was so much fun and it helped so much, because as fun as it is, those last couple miles really started to hurt. But all of New York was in high spirits that day. It was so much fun.” he said.

Among Gallagher’s personal cheerleaders were his mom and dad, his girlfriend, his brother, his sister and a whole bunch of friends scattered around different parts of the city, and even the one he cheered on two years before—Pat Goldberg. “He was right in the middle of the road in Williamsburg, ready to give me a nice high five and keep me going,” Gallagher said.

Gallagher credits that support system of his family, his girlfriend, John Edwards, Pat

Conor Gallagher finished at an impressive 2 hours, 39 minutes and 33 seconds.

Goldberg and Kevin D’Emic for motivating him to take on the marathon and supporting him throughout. At the end of the race, those who came out to support him met up with him at the Public House in Manhattan for a much-deserved celebratory beer.

Would be do it again? “The soreness is getting better each day, and I’m thinking that once I forget about the soreness and suffer from memory loss, I will want to do it again next year.

There’s a good chance I’ll keep doing this,” Gallagher said.

Congratulations to all of the Marathon runners on their personal accomplishments!

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