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Speed Bump Parkway By Katie McFadden

Miss the good ol’ days of riding the Atom Smasher at Playland? Take a ride along Shore Front Parkway (SFP) and it might bring back some memories. SFP might earn the name Speed Bump Parkway after some new additions. Many motorists were caught off guard last week as seemingly out of nowhere, 18 speed humps appeared along one of Rockaway’s main thoroughfares. Now they’re asking, why? Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed nine speed humps in each direction along SFP, between Beach 73rd Street to Beach 108th Street. While the 18 signs along the stretch of road indicate “Speed Bump 15 mph,” by the DOT’s own definition, the new raised portions of road are called speed humps, as smaller speed bumps have been deemed illegal on city streets since they caused damage to vehicles. Whatever you may call them, they’re already being noticed.

For many, their first introduction to the speed humps was when their car suddenly went airborne while going over them before they were painted on Tuesday, November 23. Others got earlier notice as the Speed Bump signs went up in October, indicating they were coming, but it’s hard to pinpoint who requested them in an area that just got a speed camera in June. Community Board 14 (CB14), which is supposed to get an advisory about the installation of any new speed humps, says they got nothing, nor did elected officials. “I found out from my podiatrist in October when he asked what’s going on with the speed humps. It was the first I heard about it,” Robby Schwach of Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office said. He called DOT the following day, which told him they had notified the community board and local civics. CB14 says that isn’t true. “I came home and saw the signs and said, ‘what is this?’” Dolores Orr, chair of CB14 who lives in a building along SFP said. “We reached out as soon as

we saw that,” CB14 District Manager Jon Gaska said. “They didn’t tell us they were gonna do it, nor did we ask for it.” As of 2019, the DOT no longer requires input from community boards about their plans to install them. “The hardest part of all this is that at some point, this administration made the decision that the community did not matter,” Orr said. “We always got notice and were able to make decisions. About two years ago, they stopped, and DOT said that if someone wanted a speed bump, they would do a study and give notification about them, which is scary because anyone can say they want a speed bump anywhere.” Gaska elaborated, saying through 311, even people who don’t live in the area can request that a speed hump be added to a block. According to the DOT, they did involve CB14 in discussions—in 2017. “In 2017, following multiple speeding complaints, we developed a multi-faceted plan to calm the roadway and add

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enhanced crosswalks,” a DOT spokesperson said. It was part of a plan that proposed adding metered parking to the south side of Shore Front Parkway, which became the hot-button issue of the meeting, so other aspects did not receive as much attention. One aspect called for adding enhanced crosswalks, especially in areas with no traffic calming measures in the Beach 70s and 80s. In order to install these enContinued on page 3

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SPEED BUMP Continued from Page 2 hanced crosswalks, DOT said speeding would have to be reduced. If it didn’t, DOT said it would have to investigate additional traffic calming measures to reduce speeding. A slideshow from the presentation does not specify speed humps and according to Orr, specific measures were not mentioned at the 2017 meeting. According to the DOT, speeding has not decreased. “We continued to get speeding complaints and have since worked to develop a plan for speed humps and enhanced crossings,” a spokesperson said. “We are installing speed humps at nine locations along the corridor.” (DOT considers there to be nine since the median separates the speed humps on each side.) Orr says she asked the DOT for the data on speeding since a speed camera was installed on SFP in June, to see if the speeding complaints are justified, but says her request has been repeatedly ignored. There is no doubt that SFP has had issues. Memorials along the stretch are a reminder, like the ghost bike in memory of a 14-year-old boy who was killed in 2005 on Beach 77th, and most recently, a memorial to a motorcyclist who died while speeding near Beach 81st Street. At this month’s 100th Precinct Community Council meeting, traffic Sergeant Charles Grimm said this year to date, there have been 18 accidents along SFP, seven with injuries and the one fatality over the summer. However, some are concerned that the new speed humps may cause more accidents. “I don’t think they’re going to help. I’ve seen people slow down, go over the hump and then speed up,” Orr said. Others have said they’ve witnessed people try to avoid them. On the north side of SFP, the humps extend to the curb, which some say now reduces parking. However, on the south side, the humps do not extend into the bike lanes. As a result, cars have been seen driving into the bike lanes to avoid going over the humps. In an informal poll conducted on the large Friends of Rockaway

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THURSDAY, November 25, 2021 Beach Facebook group, members were asked if they thought the speed humps were needed or not. Out of 482 responses, 453 or 93.98% said No, 22 or 4.56% said Yes and seven or 1.45% said they were Unsure. In another informal poll on the Rockaway Times Instagram account, 77% said the humps were not necessary but it is unclear how any people participated. Asked for reasons for their answers, many said the humps were overkill with the new speed camera in the area. Some suggested a traffic light be installed instead. Others expressed concerns about it being a main road in an evacuation area. Some expressed concern over the humps hindering emergency vehicles, on a road that emergency vehicles access for beach emergencies, including drownings. “I’ve driven and rode in the back of an ambulance for many years. Speed bumps will be a great hinderance for emergencies on the beach. If there is a spinal injury for example, going over those bumps can really pose a problem when getting to a hospital quickly is pertinent,” Susan O’Hare said. While there were votes in favor, no one in the thread provided their reasons for why. In an Instagram message, one local said they have witnessed people speeding at 50 mph and an officer told them they recently pulled someone over going 80 mph along SFP. Whether for or against the speed humps, the community can leave input. After similar attempts to install speed humps on SFP in 2012, the DOT removed them after heavy pushback. The DOT has a system through 311 where people can request that speed humps be added or removed. Several residents have started utilizing this system to request for their removal. Schwach of Ulrich’s office suggested contacting the local elected officials’ offices. “If someone is unhappy with the installation, contact us,” he said. Orr is hopeful that with the incoming administration, the DOT will go back to requiring community input before making changes. “All we can do is hope with the new administration, they return to community participation,” she said.

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St. Patrick’s Parade Honorees Announced We know it’s just Thanksgiving, but it’s time to start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day! Many recently got into the spirit with the Queens County Parade Committee’s Hearts and Shamrocks fundraiser, where Rockaway got to meet the 2022 parade honorees, including The Rockaway Times’ own managing editor, Katie McFadden! On Saturday, November 20, all gathered at St. Camillus’ Springman Hall for the event that featured live music by the Celtic Justice band, a special performance by the County Tyrone Pipe Band and a night of dancing, drinking and of course, corned beef. After last year’s festivities were cancelled due to Covid, it was a true celebration of the hopeful return of the 46th Annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2022. At the event, the honorees were introduced. Next year’s Grand Marshal is John Samuelsen, International President of

the Transport Workers Union. Samuelsen was not in attendance on Saturday. However, Honorary Grand Marshal, Senator Joe Addabbo was, as well as most of the deputy grand marshals. Among them are Donna Ehret, major of the NYS Courts, John Fahy of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 21, although John Moroney spoke on his behalf as he couldn’t be there, Russell Hauk, a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, Maureen Logar of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 25, John McGovern of the County Tyrone Pipe

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West Pond’s Living Shoreline Comes to Life

By Katie McFadden

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s West Pond Loop is back and better than ever thanks to the hard work and dedication of several partners and volunteers that wanted to ensure it remains for years to come. On Friday, November 19, Gateway National Recreation Area and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy celebrated the completion of the Living Shoreline Project and re-opening of the West Pond Loop Trail. When government agencies, organizations and individuals work together, they can accomplish great things. That was the main message at Friday’s ribbon cutting for the Living Shoreline Project around the West Pond Loop that took just six months to complete. After Hurricane Sandy flooding breached the freshwater West Pond, the trail was repaired in 2017. This latest project now gives the trail, the pond and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge even more protection against future storms. Planning the design for this project took 18 months and was completed in the fall of 2020. The $4 million in funding for the project was acquired quickly from the Nitrogen Settlement Fund. Once the design was set and funding was in place, no time was wasted in making it a reality. Construction began in May, and it was completed in November. What does this massive project entail? The living shoreline covers 2,400 linear feet of shoreline in Jamaica Bay outside West Pond that was restored with 50,000 cubic yards of sediment. Nine new acres of habitat were created and 14-acres total habitat was restored. Oyster shells collected through the Billion Oyster Project and bagged by volunteers at Governors Island into 5,000 biodegradable bundles were installed to create 38 breakwater systems along the shore. Volunteers planted 200,000 native plants around the Refuge that will hopefully grow and be monitored by To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com

the Science and Resilience institute at Jamaica Bay. Rockaway residents contributed to this project when they donated their old Christmas trees last year. One hundred trees were installed to stabilize the shoreline. Fifteen coconut fiber coir logs were also installed to stabilize the shoreline and limit erosion. Lastly, the historic outfall on the north end of the pond was repaired and upgraded, allowing water levels in the pond to be lowered with less maintenance required. The project was led by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy with community partners: the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and American Littoral Society, and funding partners: NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, NYC Department of Environmental Protection and NYS Attorney General’s Office (on behalf of the Nitrogen Settlement Fund) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The design, permitting and construction management was done by Dirtworks Landscape Architecture, Rippled Waters Engineers and Great Ecology. Galvin Bros. Inc. and Madhue Contracting Inc. were the contractors. State Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato were also thanked for their advocacy for this project to make sure it got done. Representatives from all partners gathered on a windy, chilly Friday morning to celebrate the momentous completion of the project. Jennifer Nersesian, the Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area, led the program. “It has been quite the journey to get here since HurriContinued on page 7

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WEST POND’S LIVING SHORELINE COMES TO LIFE Continued from Page 6 cane Sandy breached the pond just over nine years ago. With support, we were able to repair the breach. We did it knowing with climate change and sea level rise, it might not last forever, but for the millions of people that it would serve in the interim, it was worth the investment,” Nersesian said. “Today’s celebration symbolizes something even greater. It moves us beyond coming back to where we were before the hurricane. It propels us into the future. The Living Shoreline Project shows that rather than trying to fight nature, we’re learning to embrace it.” Alex Zablocki, Executive Director of JBRPC, said, “These projects don’t happen through chance, they happen through hard work. We’re a small but mighty team and we get big things done and today is a good day to celebrate. This is an in-

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novative living shoreline Project—green infrastructure, all nature-based features helping to protect this incredible trail. It’s been rediscovered during covid or discovered by so many new people here in New York City. We’re seeing this parking lot fill on weekends like we’ve never seen before. It’s a testament to how wonderful this place is that people keep wanting to come back here.” Zablocki spoke about the details of the project and pointed out that the elements have already been working, as the work has already sustained two hurricanes.

“When you put the pieces of the puzzle together, the city, the state, the federal agencies, all these groups, all the volunteers, what a great picture it creates, and that’s what we did and that’s the way government should work,” Senator Addabbo said. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato applauded the effort but added more still needs to be done to protect Jamaica Bay. “This has been a great opportunity it work together. The word resiliency is always my favorite word because that’s who we are. Knowing this breach has survived now two hurricanes,

we’re in great shape but what we need to do is recommit ourselves to always preserving Jamaica Bay and our next step is to make sure the governor signs our legislation to Jamaica Bay and not fill our borrow pits.” In a phone call to The Rockaway Times, Dan Mundy Jr. of the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers further explained the funding for the project. The Ecowatchers worked with JBRPC to come up with a plan for the Living Shoreline Project. When Tom Secunda, the Chairman of JBRPC expressed concerns over acquiring funding for the project, the Ecowatchers suggested they tap into the Nitrogen Settlement Fund, which was established after a 2009 federal lawsuit against the City, spearheaded by the Ecowatchers. With the help of the NYSDEC, which oversees the Fund, and Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato, Mundy says they were able to quickly secure the money for the project. “Overnight we got the four million and the project was fast-tracked, and it was amazing,” Mundy said.

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***** Happy Thanksgiving! ***** Happy Hannukah! – Already? Yes, the Festival of Lights, begins Sunday, November 28. November 28 is the earliest start to the eight day holiday. In 2035, the first day of Hannukah will be on Christmas, December 25. ***** The de Blasio administration has succeeded in making driving a frustrating and maddening experience. The latest ridiculousness is the installation of speed bumps on Shore Front Parkway (parkway, ha ha!). The speed limit is 25 on Shore Front but at the speed bumps it’s 15! And you better slow down to a crawl because they’re more a hill than bumps. Four of them are just one block from the next. Ridiculous! Going east, cars try to avoid them by swinging into the bike lane. Is that increased

THURSDAY, November 25, 2021 safety? Going west, where cars are parked along the curb, there’s no avoiding the bumps. We’d hate to be in an ambulance going that way. These did not get Community Board approval, by the way. ***** Rockaway historians, we have a question. Evander Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion (yes, who lost bit of an ear thanks to Mike Tyson) was in the Harbor Light for lunch last week, a guest of attorney Keith Sullivan. We’re wondering if another heavyweight champ ever set foot on the peninsula. Gil Clancy, born in Rockaway Beach, was a famed corner man and trainer who worked with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman and with middleweight champion, Emile Griffith. Clancy died in 2011. We’re wondering if he ever brought along one of his champs. And Mike Tyson? Maybe he came to the beach while growing up in Brownsville? And we almost had one of our own. Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson, who grew up in Far

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Rockaway, once fought Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight title, losing in the tenth round. ***** Comhghairdeas to Katie McFadden! That’s congratulations in Gaelic and it’s well-deserved as our managing editor has been named a Deputy Grand Marshal for the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade to held Saturday, March 5, 2022. The parade promises to be back in full swing and it’s a grand idea to have Ms. McFadden as an honoree. She’s been celebrating Irish culture since she was a wee child. There’ll be great craic in early March. ***** The Neponsit Home on Beach 149th and the ocean will be razed as NYC Parks takes possession of the long-abandoned facility. It is expected the building will come down after the 2022 summer season. ***** We believe the Rockaway peninsula should be in one congressional district. If it’s split, you can bet the representation will suffer (you’d have two Reps

The Rockaway Times looking at Rockaway as a sliver instead of one knowing it’s a large chunk). There are various redistricting plans being considered as a result of the 2020 census. We believe one option which basically covers Coney Island to Point Lookout (and includes Marine Park in Brooklyn and the Five Towns) is the best for areas dealing with coastal issues, including transportation challenges. Public opinion is sought, and you can weigh in at the New York State Redistricting Commission site (NYIRC.gov). ***** The Bugalou music series starts this Friday, November 26, 7 p.m. at the St. Camillus Springman Hall, featuring Grammy-nominated Steve Forbert. Series promoter, Keith Bugsy Goldberg says if you like The Band, you will like Steve Forbert. If you like Bruce Springsteen, you will like Steve Forbert; If you like Gerald Bair, who will open our show with his friends Walter Ensor and Mark Magliaro, you will like Steve Forbert. Get tickets at: www. bugaloumusic.com

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An Interfaith Service for Gratitude & Lew By Katie McFadden

Thanksgiving is a time to come together. On Monday, November 22, St. Francis de Sales Parish and West End Temple brought people of all faiths together to show gratitude, appreciation for the community and country, and even pay tribute to someone almost everyone knew—Lew Simon. It was standing room only at St. Francis de Sales Church on Monday night as congregants from near and far gathered for the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service led by Father Bill Sweeney, Father Jim Cunningham, Msgr. John Bracken, Rabbi Rebecca Epstein and Student Cantor Gabriel Lehrman. The service began with a Jewish Call to Worship and a Catholic Call to Worship, a Thanksgiving Day Prayer and a meditation to breathe in gratitude and exhale praise. The congregants were then tasked with meeting their neighbors

and sharing the things they are thankful for. This was followed by songs sung by Cantor Gabriel and the St. Francis Children’s Choir, which sang “Let There Be Peace.” A collection was taken on behalf of The Graybeards to support the work they do for the community. Then everyone took some time to remember the late Assembly District

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Leader Lew Simon. “May we take what we remember about him and bring it forth into the world as a blessing so we can carry on his values, though he is no longer here with us on this earth,” Rabbi Epstein said before inviting Richard Levy, the Honorable Jodi Orlow Mackoff, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and 100th Precinct Deputy Inspector Carlos Fabara to the front to give testimony about their friend, Lew. Though a somber event, each brought humor to their testimonies that reflected who Lew Simon was. “We all know that you’re not a true Rockaway resident until you’re coming out of Stop and Shop or Waldbaums and Lew stopped you and asked you to sign a petition,” Levy said. “And those petitions were always something good for Rockaway, something good for the community, for the people who lived here and that’s really what Lew cared about.” Mackoff, a longtime friend of Lew’s called him her biggest cheerleader through her career as a judge. “Lew lived his life to help others in the com-

munity and while he wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea, he got things done because he was tenacious, he was loud and he was visible,” she said. “I’m really going to miss my friend and I know as a community, there will be a void without him here.” “He was a pain in the tuckus, but he was my pain in the tuckus,” Pheffer Amato said. “He annoyed you until you did something good, and then you felt good about yourself. I cannot believe at 12 at night, he talked me to death and suddenly I’m putting up a Christmas tree. It was a lifetime commitment to his community that he’d go so far, all hours of the evening, to support people that would support him to support this community.” Fabara said Lew supported his family for many years and was a big supporter of the precinct. “He cared about people, and he cared about this community he was a special man and for me to know Lew, was a privilege. To Lew, I say congratulations on a well lived life, a life of honor, and a life of purpose. The precinct will never forget you.” Father Jim then let everyone know Lew left him something special—unintentionally. “He left me something that’s very valuable—his bullhorn. He didn’t give it to me, but we borrowed it and he died, soo…” he said, with the church erupting in laughter. The service ended with a prayer for the country, followed by the organist playing “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America,” which the entire congregation sang in unison. All were invited enjoy desserts in the school gym afterwards.

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November 100th Precinct Community Council Meeting Recap By Katie McFadden

The latest 100thPreinct Community Council meeting was an opportunity for residents to hear from the new domestic violence and community affairs officers, updated crime stats and more. About 50 people gathered for the meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, November 17. Council president Kathy Heavey began the meeting by taking a few moments to remember the late Lew. M. Simon, who was active at 100th Precinct meetings and events. “Rockaway is really going to miss you,” Heavey said. She asked that people join on Monday, November 29 at 4:30 p.m. on Beach 116th Street for the annual menorah lighting for Hanukkah, in honor of Lew Simon. Next, the newest member of the precinct’s domestic violence unit, Officer Michael Guerrini introduced himself and spoke about what the unit

does. “It’s important to note domestic violence truly does affect everyone. The number one thing we can do to intervene is with help from that victim. That’s the hardest thing to do because it happens at home,” he said, He added that the unit works with a number of resources to assist those involved in a domestic violence situation, whether between siblings, spouses, domestic partners or any situation. “Don’t ever fear to call, to seek help,” he said. In an emergency, people should call 911. Otherwise, for questions or resources, the unit can be reached at 718-318-4251. Officer Guerrini can be reached directly at 917861-0533. He was followed by elected officials and their representatives. Maria, a new community liaison for Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato spoke about the recently signed whippits bill that will make it illegal for anyone under than 21 to purchase whipped cream

chargers or whippits, which have been used by youth as an inhalant. The assemblywoman is also hosting a dress for success drive and is collecting professional women’s wear that is gently used. New councilwoman-elect Joann Ariola introduced herself and said she’ll maintain Councilman Eric Ulrich’s current Rockaway office location. She will be sworn in at City Hall on January 3 and will have a community swearing in at the American Legion in Broad Channel on January 9. “I look forward to working with this precinct council and all the precinct councils through the district,” she said. New community affairs officer Lauren Haber introduced herself, though she is no stranger to the precinct, having worked there for seven years. She previously covered crime prevention and was recently on maternity leave. Anyone with questions for the community affairs unit can call 718-3184233.

Fellow community affairs officer Victor Boamah provided some updates from previous meetings. At the last meeting, Principal Finn brought up an issue of people speeding on motorbikes around the school playground at Beach 66th and Almeda Avenue. Officer Boamah said he has spoken with Principal Finn and other staff, and sector officers have shown an increased presence there, resulting in the issue being decreased. “The most important thing to me is someone keeping their word, so I really appreciate that,” Principal Finn said. “The activity around the school has definitely decreased a lot so we’re very thankful.” Officer Boamah said they’re also continuing to monitor past complaints of issues of panhandling at Stop and Shop, quality of life issues on Beach 116th and a double parking issue on Beach 122nd, which were brought up at past meetings. Continued on page 13

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THURSDAY, November 25, 2021 my team’s undefeated season, 6-0-2. The girls also had a shutout championship game. We won 3-0 against Blessed Trinity. It would have been nice to see a more fair article. Some of my teammates who should be recognized are McKenzie Doyle and Nimah Mullen, for scoring the goals. Our main offense, Sadie Corvi, Reese Dennis, and Taryn Martin, and our awesome defenders Jane Bender, Hannah Laprice, and Maeve Murphy, helped our team get a shutout. The people I would like to recognize the most are our two coaches, John Martin and Ed Dennis, who led our team to victory. Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail. Teagan S. O’Rourke (Editor’s note: Thank you, Teagan! And congratulations to you, your teammates and coaches. We sometimes fail to give proper coverage because we rely on articles submitted to us. As a result, well-deserving teams sometimes get overlooked. We’re glad you wrote in, and we wish you continued success!)

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Next, recently promoted to Deputy Inspector, Carlos Fabara provided crime updates. “Overall, major crime for the 28-day period is down 38.5%. We had 24 major crimes versus 39 major crimes. We’re down in the 56 days period and down 300 vs 423 for the year to date, so we’re seeing those improvements in the crime rate consistent as the year progresses, which I think is a testament to the hard work that the men and women of the precinct are doing and I’m very proud of the results that we’re seeing,” he said. “We haven’t had crime this low in over a decade, so good news on the crime front.” The precinct has been stepping up firearm arrests, but stats are down in six out of seven major crime categories. He advised people to be vigilant of package thefts and scam calls around the holidays. Richard Berger brought up the new speed humps on

Shore Front Parkway, and while they’re more of a DOT issue, traffic Sergeant Charles Grimm provided some information. He said there will be 18 from Beach 108th to Beach 73rd Street. “We all know Shore Front is a big issue, especially in the summertime. The year to date, from 108th to 73rd, we had 18 total accidents, seven with injuries and we had the one fatality over the summertime,” he said. Trishia Bermudez brought up another traffic concern on Beach 60th Street, which had a directional change last year. She said that people are still going down the block the wrong way, which could cause an accident. Sgt. Grimm said he will send more patrols to the area during early rush hour to try to address this. The meeting ended with a Thanksgiving prayer from Rev. Joyce Duggar of the Frist Congregational Church. The next 100th Precinct Community Council meeting will be Wednesday, December 29 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

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The PTA’s annual PS/MS 114 turkey trot was a huge success! More than $20,000 was raised to support enrichment programs in the school. Organizers thank corporate and community sponsors, parents and most of all the students for their participation.

The 2nd Annual Franny Fun Run, held by the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy, was a huge success. Hundreds of students took to Rockaway Beach Blvd. on Saturday, November 21 to run and ended with a celebration in the schoolyard. This fundraising run to support the school surpassed its goal and the students raised more than $65,000. Organizers thank Keith Goldberg, the Edwards and Murphy families for helping to set up the event, and many sponsors and volunteers for helping to make it great.

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Beach Dunes Eats & Arts Brings A Meaningful Foodscape to Rockaway By Kami-Leigh Agard

Rockaway is no food desert when it comes to healthy dining options now, and with the opening of The Campaign Against Hunger’s (TCAH) Beach Dunes Eats and Arts (BDE&A), located on the ground floor of the recently-built Beach Dunes II, a mixed-use residential, passive house living building in Edgemere—the peninsula’s foodscape has just gotten broader. What makes BDE&A already head and shoulders above the competition is their three-prong approach to boosting universal healthy eating through its cafe, food market pantry and culinary arts training center. The breakfast and lunch café hosted a soft opening last Monday, November 15, and judging from the menu, Rockaway’s beach-centric lifestyle is the all-encompassing theme. For breakfast, you can indulge in vegetarian, vegan and meat “sand-wiches,” “surf-board” platters and “on-shores” omelettes; and for lunch, “wind surf” chicken or salmon with “surf shop” sides served with your favorite “beach break signature sauce” (jerk/escovitch/ honey garlic/honey BBQ/tamarind), “beach dune burgers,” or “hook-n-go wraps.” Plus at BDE&A’s pantry, patrons can conveniently stock up on staples such as legumes, fresh produce, rice, a variety of milk, whole wheat flour, pasta, coffee, sweeteners, infused oils and much more. A sizable amount of the produce comes directly from TCAH’s urban farms, including their Far Rock Farm located on Beach 45th Street, while other ingredients are sourced from their all-natural suppliers’ network. According to TCAH Founder and Executive Director Dr. Melony Samuels, the genesis of BDE&A was years in the making to expand TCAH’s food distribution services to include a direct “farm-to-table” café, bringing affordably priced fine dining to the east end. “Six years ago, I opened up the conversation with (then NYC councilman) Queens Borough President Do-

novan Richards about my idea. I explained to him the Far Rockaway community’s need to access healthy food, and that I was trying to find a space to offer healthy food and culinary arts, plus get the farmer’s market going. The conversation then got to L+M Development Partners, the developers behind Beach Dunes, so that’s where it really started,” Samuels said. Samuels’ determination to establish TCAH was led by her compassion to support a struggling single mother out of her own pocket. Recognizing that the fight against hunger goes far beyond individual acts of kindness, in 1998, she founded a small food pantry located in the basement of Full Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church in Brooklyn. Over the past 22 years, TCAH has grown. In addition to its food distribution centers, pantries, Brooklyn and Far Rockaway farms, the organization offers hundreds of nutrition education classes, workshops and cooking demonstrations. For TCAH, it’s not just about a food handout, but equipping residents with the education to make healthy choices by exposing them to organic food they wouldn’t ordinarily reach for, much less know how to prepare. Their urban farms have continued to infuse heart-healthy fruits and vegetables into urban food deserts and provide gainful employment to local youth. TCAH also offers social services, including SNAP registration, health insurance enrollment, tax filing preparation and more. According to Samuels, as for

BDE&A’s immersive culinary arts component, the goal is to train youths who are unsure about their vocational prospects. This model will increase community capacity for highly skilled workers trained in a number of food production, safety and business practices. “We aim to recruit youths between the ages of 18 and 24 to give them a basic six-month training on the running operations of a restaurant, from the back office to the front office. Then if they have further interest, we will try to place them in a culinary arts institute to finish their studies, or if they decide not to go to school, we’ll try to place them at another restaurant as staff or interns. The cafe would be the starting point, as we have done with many of our young farmers. For instance, a young lady started our program when she just graduated from high school. She went on to Hunter College and straight through her college years, she stayed with our farming program. Today, she is our farm manager, overseeing three acres of farmland, and does the hiring and building out of our farms. “Another example is the cafe’s executive chef, Tracey Johnson, who started with TCAH at age 14, went to college and got her degree in literature. She then attended International Culinary Center (ICC), graduated and decided that she wanted to give back to our program. So, we have invested a lot in our youth, and believe this is another part of our mission to empower the community,” Sam-

uels said. Currently, TCAH is seeking grants to fulfill BDE&A’s culinary arts program. For manager, Mharlin Germain, managing a food operation such as BBDE&A’s fulfills his passion for boosting healthy food choices. “When I started exercising, I became increasingly conscious of the food I was consuming. At BDE&A, we offer a variety of nutrient dense, delicious food choices,” he said. Samuels is ecstatic that what started as an idea many years ago has finally come to fruition. “We invite everyone to come in and dine, plus take advantage of our market pantry, featuring hand-picked ingredients to keep your home-cooked meals complete and nourishing. “We’re also trying to partner with local food businesses to sell their products at our pantry. If you know a local vendor, whose product is naturally grown and on consignment, please tell them about our Farmer’s Market and food pantry, where folks can walk in and get infused oils, bottled seasoning, baked goods and more. Our cafe is a welcoming and affordable place, where a family of four can easily feed everyone for $20. Any money BDE&A makes is just to replenish food stock, sustain the workers and other overhead costs,” Samuels said. Beach Dune Eatery and Arts Center, located at 45-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., officially opens its doors on Tuesday, November 30, and will operate five days a week dine-in and take-out, Tuesdays through Sundays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All major credit and debit cards, including SNAP are accepted. For more info, visit: www.beacheats.org or call 917-650-0951. To learn more about The Campaign Against Hunger, visit: tcahnyc.org.

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The Foodie Report: THE RESTAURANT By Scott Ruscillo

We all have food cravings at times and most of the time, we don’t fulfill those cravings as often as we would like. The Restaurant in Rockaway Beach is the master of fulfilling food cravings. More specifically, breakfast cravings that many of us wake up with each day. The Restaurant has some of the traditional favorites plus their own unique creations. The breakfast at The Restaurant is my favorite thing to dine in and enjoy. The service is excellent, and the atmosphere gives a comfortable small-town luncheonette vibe. When you sit down, you can hear the waitress addressing many customers by name. That small town feeling is always nice when visiting a local restaurant. The Restaurant offers an extensive menu from simple breakfast dishes to steaks and chops, sandwiches, pasta and anything in between. I will be touching on some of my favorite dishes from breakfast to dinner options throughout this article. Let’s begin with how the restaurant could not be any more of a Rockaway staple. It has been pumping out delicious comfort food for over 60 years. The Restaurant opened in 1962 and its current owner purchased it in 1991. It is well known within the community and as Rockaway has become more of a popular destination in recent years, they now have plenty of guests from out of town, especially during the summer season. Current owner Nick Plevritis takes pride in his eatery and the close relations with many of his guests

and the community. One of my favorite breakfast options to order will always be the pastrami with scrambled eggs and cheese. This is a super tasty dish and with a side of well-done home fries, it can keep you full up until dinner. I tend to enjoy adding the scrambled eggs and pastrami on buttered toast (preferably rye) and your palate will thank you. You can’t go wrong with any of the breakfast dishes here, the Restaurant has a considerable variety of dishes including my personal favorites— pancakes, French toast and waffles. The options can include toppings of ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. The sides available include some traditional favorites like sausages, bacon, eggs-any style and ham. One important part is how The Restaurant is always pleased to let customers customize their own dish so they can enjoy their personal favorites. The Restaurant is also known for having excellent omelets. The options for omelets are endless and can be customized however you would like as well. Now that we’ve touched on some of my favorite breakfast options, I will fast forward to some of my favorite lunch and dinner options. If you enjoy a nice hot soup during the winter months, you can’t miss the popular soups at The Restaurant. They offer different soups each week but you won’t go wrong with a traditional chicken noodle or chicken rice. A great combination is the Montauk sandwich with a soup of your choice. The Montauk sandwich is a sim-

ple tasty option when you have limited time for a lunch break like myself. This sandwich is grilled open faced with melted cheese of your choice, bacon and tomato. I prefer my bacon always well done and crunchy, especially on this sandwich. Another lunch favorite would be the avocado and chicken wrap which includes grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato. This is an awesome on the go wrap with plenty of protein and healthy fats. The Restaurant does have quite a few dinner options and the two options I tend to order are the brisket of beef hot open platter, which is delicious, adding some of their homemade gravy certainly brings this dish to a whole new level. I have been a fan of meatloaf right out of the womb. Something about a properly seasoned juicy piece of ground beef gets my attention on any menu. The Restaurant has an awesome homemade meatloaf with its own homemade brown gravy which I usually ask for on the side. Most entrees are served with a side of vegetables and potatoes. You can also choose between a salad or soup to come

with your entrée. As this article comes to a close, we can’t leave out the dessert. The Restaurant has 12 different types of dessert. My usual dessert choice is the homemade rice pudding. Some of my other favorites include the red velvet cake and apple pie a la mode. The large variety of desserts means that even the pickiest sweet tooth will find something they enjoy. The Restaurant continues to pump out traditional favorites and some of its own creative dishes even before owner Nick Plevritis took over in 1991. Nick and The Restaurant have always been pleased to give back to their community and that is an important trait for any business owner. I highly recommend everyone give The Restaurant a shot if you have yet to visit. The Restaurant is located at 8605 Rockaway Beach Blvd. They are available for dine in or takeout. As I mention in all my articles, feel free to follow me on social media for more food talk and reviews. I enjoy promoting local small businesses and occasionally report on some out of area restaurants as well. You can find me on Instagram or Facebook by searching my name “Scott Ruscillo.” Thank you for reading and get out there to enjoy what Rockaway has to offer!

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Belle Harbor Realty wishes all our friends and family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving

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ROCKAWAY BEACH Commercial building with 5 apartments in

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Belle Harbor - 5 month rental, 6 rooms, 2 baths, includes all..............................................................$3,500 Belle Harbor - six rooms, two baths, terrace, parking, inlcudes heat..........................................................$2,900 Neponsit 5 month rental........................................ $2500

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Office Space Available • Beach 97th 1800 sqft Available immediately $2500 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com

Belle Harbor - 4 rooms beach block....................... $1,650

Belle Harbor Upper - Two bedroom duplex w/d, fireplace, parking and heat included ..................... $2,500 Belle Harbor - Magnificent beach block, first floor 3 bedroom,1.5 bathrooms, use of yard and parking ....................................................................$2400 Belle Harbor Upper - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful porch, parking, W/D, heat inlcuded....... $2,200 Belle Harbor - Two room Studio.............................$1,550

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Oversized 80x100, third house from the beach! Gorgeous ocean views from this large home with 6 BR, 4-1/2 baths, formal entrance, oversized DR, FLR, custom eat-in kitchen plus den, landscaped gardens with terraced backyard built-in outdoor kitchen, & much more! $3,299M

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2 bed 2 1/2 bath with one car Pkg , HOA $305, taxes $2100. $715K

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B R O O K LY N M E M B E R

Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla Lic. RE Agents: Colleen Brady • Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner • Tracy Czik • Carol Feintisch

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5 BR, 4 BATH - $1,789,000

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Mary Beth Meade 347-426-8002

Sean Fitzgerald Direct 917-860-6701

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Coastalfitz@gmail.com Office: 718-318-5030

Licensed Broker/Principal

coastalrealestateny.com

Ellen May Esposito - Banks 646-209-2744 Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family To Yours. We Wish You A Healthy & Happy Holiday Beach 91st Street

Belle Harbor

Newly Renovated One Bedroom, One Bath. Hardwood Floors, Quiet Building. Private Terrace. Indoor and Outdoor Parking Available.

Quaint two story, three bedroom coastal cottage sits only a half-block walk to the infamous Beach 92nd Street sur ing beach, skate park and the Rockaway Beach Blvd. merchants and restaurants. OFFERED AT $399,000

New to Market Fully Renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath. walk-in entrance. Corner unit.

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Belle Harbor Fully Renovated Colonial. 3 BR, 3 Full Bath on tree lined street. 40x100 lot.

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$435,000 New To Market Beach 109th

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SOLD The Seavon

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Mint condition two bed, two bath Rockaway Park. oceanfront condominium. Bright Beach 125th Street. and airy. All rooms have stunning, direct Atlantic Ocean views. Renovated oceanfront 2 bedroom oversized private terrace. Deeded indoor parking space.

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B 91 St.

167 Beach 144th Street $2,199,000

159 Beach 95th Street $1,700,000

406 Beach 136th Street $1,300,000

266 Beach 140th Street $999,000

185 Beach 117th Street $899,999

233 Beach 100th Street $855,000

$799,000 117 Beach 114th Street $689,000

151 Beach 96th Street #5B $675,000

$649,000 319 Beach 91th Street $599,000

175 Beach 127th Street #3 $475,000

855 East Broadway #2H $239,000

91-16 Shore Front Parkway #4C $399,000

Land Beach 43rd Street $120,000

333 Beach 86th Street $529,000

221 Beach 80th Street #1G $325,000

Land Beach 43rd Street $120,000

317 East 25th Street $1,100,000

69-04 Beach Channel Drive $799,000

307 Beach 102nd Street $675,000

638 Beach 64th Street $499,000

129 Beach 118th St # 1G $240,000

AVAILABLE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL BH STUDIO $1550 -All Utilities incl RP 2 BEDROOM $2200 RP 1 BEDROOM $1560 AR 3 BEDROOM $2800 RB 1 BEDROOM $1700 BH 2 BEDROOM $3300 RP 2 BEDROOM $2100 ABTS 3 BEDROOM $3200 RP 3 BEDROOM $2300 ABTS 3 BEDROOM $3350 RP 3 BEDROOM $2300 ABTS 3 BEDROOM $3500 BH 2 BEDROOM $2400 ABTS 3 BEDROOM $3700 ABTS 2 BEDROOM $2400 RB 3 BEDROOM $3600 AR 2 BEDROOM $2400 RB STUDIO $1700 COMMERCIAL BH PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE $700 RB 5000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE$7600 RB 1000 SQ FT STUDIO SPACE $2750 RB 450 SQ FT OFFICE $1000 RB 720 SQ FT STORE FRONT $3300

Melissa Carrington Real Estate Broker/Owner NYS DOS 10401237276 Deborah Brennan, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Daniel Kent Collisson, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Ariana David, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Patrica McCabe, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Evelyn O'Dea Henglein, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Naruetai (Fon) Tongsomboon, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson, Patrick Tubridy, Lic. Real Estate Salesperson Michael Valentino, Lic. Real Estate Associate Broker

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(718) 945-9267

Laurice Keating

Heaven's a little closer in a house by the Sea

Owner Broker

A one of a kind commerical property in Belle Harbor. Includes three mechanic’s lifts, plus office. 130 (frontage) 160 (back) by 100 depth. Property can be subdivided. Offered at $3.695M. Call for more details.

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House For Sale – Legal Two Family on a corner property 40X100. Owners Apt. has three bedrooms, two full baths, Dining room, living room, EIK, plus finished basement with additional one bedroom apt. Large front porch, two car garage, private driveway and backyard. Tenants apt is a three bedroom with two full baths, dining room, EIK, terrace. Call for further details…….$1.325M

Wishing Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving! Anna Montella

Lorraine Tom

Sales Agent, Notary

Sales Agent, Title Closer

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BELLE HARBOR APT

Immediate Occupancy, Three bedroom apt, two full bathrooms, Dining room, living room, EIK, terrace, parking available. $2,900 per/mo.

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Wishing Our Family & Friends A Very Happy Thanksgiving! George L. Clark Realtors, Inc. 155 Avenue U, Brooklyn NY 11223 (718) 266-3900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 1-3 PM 148 Beach 142nd St. • Neponsit Beach Block MAGNIFICENT 1 FAMILY • STEPS TO OCEAN

Scan code for virtual house tour!

Asking $2,499,000.00

This beautiful beach living home, just steps away from the ocean, is on a 74' x 100’ lot on one of Neponsit's most desirable beach blocks. The first floor boasts a huge sunlit living room with a wood burning fireplace, a large formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, a rear family room and two half bathrooms. The second floor consists of four bedrooms including a master bedroom with a full bathroom and ocean facing sun deck, three additional bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom and a rear sun porch. Additional finished living space includes a 3rd floor room with a walk-in closet, built-in seating, a desk area and storage space as well as a full, finished basement with large recreation room, laundry room, storage room and shower cabana. The sunny rear yard has room for a pool and the long private driveway with detached 2 car garage provides parking for 6 cars. Additional amenities include a beautiful large covered front porch with ocean views, central air, alarm system, hardwood floors and a new gas heating system. Perfect for beach entertaining and close to all of Rockaway's great amenities.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 1-3 PM 417 BEACH 135th STREET BELLE HARBOR 60’x100’

This beach living home is a Legal 2 Family, set up and used as a 1 Family. The first floor consists of an enclosed porch, living room, dining room, kitchen and 1/2 bathroom. The second floor has four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a full basement with a shower cabana, a beautiful large backyard and a long private driveway with 2 car garage. Needs TLC but has great potential and can be customized to your liking. Walking distance to all of Rockaway’s great amenities! George L. Clark Inc. Realtors 155 Avenue U Brooklyn, NY 11223 718-266-3900

Joanie Clark 917-715-8106 Kristin Franchock 917-860-1833 Linda Humphrey 718-288-3403

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APTS FOR RENT Beach 112 St- All new! Duplex three bedrooms, one bath. Large terrace and shared laundry $2,400 Beach 120 St- Three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths with terrace. New kitchen and baths. $2,600 Beach 126 St- Large studio, pkg $1,550 Beach 131 St- Duplex two bedrooms with office, two baths. Use of yard, shared laundry. $2,600

Just Listed

Coming Soon

133 Beach 120th Street Unit #1F 1 BD | 1 BA | $275,000

521 Beach 129th Street 3 BD | 1 BA | $739,000

For Sale

10010 Shore Front Parkway Unit# 19A 3 BD | 2 1/2 BA | $549,000

227 Beach 146th Street | $1,599,000 Customizable Mansion | 60x100 w/plans In Contract

Accepted Offer

116-12 Ocean Promenade Unit #506 2 BD | 2 BA | $589,000

451 Beach 125th St 3 BD | 1.5 BA | $875,000

Real estate for the modern age. The Belisario Cruz Reyn Team is here to guide you home.

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Travels With Bob MAKE YOUR TRAVEL A JOY

By Bob Nesoff

The crowds are back. Airports are jammed. Theaters have few, if any, empty seats and the better restaurants are doing a booming business. But with Covid-19 numbers on the increase in some locales, take precautions. New York City and much of the state are looking forward to a major recovery as the tourist capital of the United States. Unless something unexpected comes along, the recovery should be spectacular. Manhattan’s restaurant and theater district have already seen a resurgence in reservations and ticket sales. In recent weeks we saw several shows (to the delight of grandkids and other family members) and were actually lucky to obtain tickets. “Come from Away” was filled to the hilt. “Aladdin” had

no visible empty seats. The only available seats for “Tina” were either in the upper deck or last two rows in the orchestra. Dinner hour at the better eateries were much the same. Hunt & Fish Club on West 44 Street (a major celebrity magnet) was able to accommodate diners, but advanced reservations were strongly suggested. People come here to see their favorite athletes and movie and TV celebs, but they enjoy great meals. On West 50th Street, The Palm was another place where reservations were also strongly recommended. While it is a destination for New Yorkers, there were more than a clutch of outof-towners. The food and staff here are amongst the best in The City and many concierges at hotels will recommend both restaurants. At The Palm tourists are made to feel like regulars

with host Brian greeting them like old friends. While Hunt & Fish Club is a celebrity draw, The Palm decorates its walls with hundreds of both celebrities and regular folk who have dined there. But the caveat is that you will have to spend a rather large sum over time to rate placement on the wall. The Thanksgiving crush is expected to be record setting and should go a long way to helping to make up for what was lost during the pandemic. But be aware, the problem has not gone away. Anyone entering a theater or restaurant will be required to show a card indicating you’re fully vaccinated. And beyond that, you must have a photo ID or admission will be declined. Nothing like expecting to enjoy a show or great meal only to be told, if you don’t have the required documentation, that you will not get past the door.

Police and Department of Public Works employees are gearing up for the next major influx…New Year’s Eve. That will follow the huge crowd lining the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue to see New York’s famed Macy’s parade. Last year it was mostly virtual. This year it will be spectacular. Bringing in the New Year will be much the same. Record crowds are expected to jam Times Square and adjacent streets, many coming in the early part of the day to claim a perfect viewing spot. If you leave to relieve, you will have lost your place at the curb. Over the years, many of the early arrivals actually wear adult diapers so as not to give up their place. That could become very uncomfortable as the day wears on and if it is cold. Continued on page 32

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Concierge services • Covered parking available • Express bus to Manhattan Short walk to the subway • Free 1-year membership* to the new 44,000 sq ft YMCA Easy commute to JFK • New retail plaza, Stop & Shop On-site retail including Cuisine by Claudette, Local’s Collective cafe & Vino by the Sea Contact for pricing. Join Building 2 VIP list.

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Again, for both events, Covid-19 protocols will be strictly enforced. Ingress to the events will be channeled so as to have total control over who is there, and both vaccination cards and photo ID will be required. Don’t argue because you will lose. Children under five-years-old need not be vaxxed. Those who can show an exemption for religious or medical reasons will

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Spotted: Hunter Mountain

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah! Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato 718-945-9550 amatos@nyassembly.gov

Ah, nothing like a fall day up in Hunter Mountain. You don’t need a winter coat yet, but you need a very stylish sweatshirt and John Carrington knows The Rockaway Times hoodie is only way to go. He’s easily the best dressed man in Greene County!

May the lights of

Chanukah

bring you health and happiness this holiday season. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.

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Thanksgiving to Go Dinner On Thursday, November 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Rock & Wrap It Up will have Thanksgiving to go meals. All are welcome. Head to St. John Baptist Church (7405 Rockaway Beach Blvd). Masks required. Far Rock Greek Council Operation Feast On Thursday, November 25 at 12 p.m., Far Rock Greek Council will be hosting a thanksgiving meal and giveaway at 1033 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway. Donations of prepared food, baked goods, canned/dry food, clothes and monetary donations are being collected. Volunteers welcome. For more info, follow Far Rock Greek Council on Facebook and Instagram.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, NYC Plover Project and National Parks Service for a marsh and shoreline cleanup at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. On the day after Thanksgiving, volunteers will help remove trash from this important habitat in New York City's unique urban wildlife refuge. Gloves, bags, tools will be provided. Questions? Email info@ jbrpc.org. Beach 116th Street Menorah Lighting On Monday, November 29 at 4:30 p.m., join on Beach 116th Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd. on the second night of Hanukkah for the annual menorah lighting in honor of Lew M. Simon. There will be music, treats and more.

of those who passed in 2021. All family and friends welcome. There will be a candle lighting. All families who will have representation are asked to call the rectory at 718-6346464 BHYC Holiday Boutique On Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club to shop from over 40 vendors, plus gifts raffles and entertainment. For inquires, email: suzysmart@verizon.net

Broad Channel Crafters Fair On Friday, December 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to the American Legion (209 Cross Bay Blvd) in Broad Channel to shop for homemade crafts, candy, cakes, etc. Raffles and 50-50. Kitchen SFDS Parish Memorial Black Friday Jamaica Bay will be Open. All proceeds benMass Cleanup efit American Legion Veterans On Monday, November 29 On Friday, November 26 Programs. at 7 p.m., SFDS will hold a from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. join the Parish Memorial Mass for all HOT & FRESH MAKES US BEST! CALL AHEAD FOR FAST TAKE OUT Happy ng! Thanksgivi ed Clos We Will Be ving gi On Thanks Day.

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LEGAL NOTICES MUNSHI TAXI LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/15/2021. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: MD Jashim Uddin Ahmed, 18546 Fonda Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11412. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of PENTHOUSE CLIQUE, LLC, Articles of Organization

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GRATITUDE During this time of year, we think about giving thanks. It is a great time to appreciate what we have in our lives: families, friends, pets, comforts, joys. Perhaps we make a toast at our Thanksgiving meal. It is a great reminder to put aside all that is not positive in our lives and to be grateful. Being grateful 365 days a year is a beneficial tool to cultivate contentment in our lives. There are actually scientific studies to back this up. If you are one to experiment and take your own study to see if something is real or not, then put it into practice, that is great. If you need evidence, here it is: “Feelings of gratitude activate the part of the brain that produces dopamine, a messenger molecule that stimulates your brain’s reward and pleasure center. . .” “One powerful effect of gratitude is that it can boost serotonin.” The Upward Spiral: Using Neuro-Science to Reverse the Course of Depression - Alex Korb (Serotonin: a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness) The fact that practicing gratitude gives an overall feeling of well-being and contentment is proof in the pudding. Scientists seek answers and do find them as noted above, answering the “why.” The key to it is to practice a sustained practice of gratitude. We sometimes do it for a couple of days here and there—that is good in itself, but sustained practice brings a sustained result—a change in how we feel. I do make it a practice every

day to be grateful for all of my comforts—clean water, hot shower, comfortable, warm bed, good food, the love in my heart, my health. I say it to myself when I’m taking a shower or eating or when I go to bed. I periodically contemplate my work, my yoga teachings and say to myself what I am grateful for in these parts of my life. I have an inner dialogue to say the words so that they become part of me. So one way to arrive at contentment is to practice gratitude daily accepting and appreciating what we have and who we are at the present moment. In our yoga practice, we mostly experience asana (poses), pranayama (breath practice) and meditation, and we contemplate and put into practice some of the “eight limbs of yoga.” The second of the “nimayas” is “santosha” —contentment. A sustained practice of gratitude leads to sustained contentment. A sustained practice of contentment leaves us better equipped to deal with something that causes displeasure or dissatisfaction or unhappiness or pain or anything really unpleasant. Make it a practice every day: in the morning, in the evening and throughout the day! I am grateful for this beautiful place we live and wonderful community! Happy Thanksgiving! 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.

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Last week I discussed the fast development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Unfortunately, it is now becoming more and more apparent that early predictions about the elimination of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus by way of vaccination to achieve herd immunity were highly inaccurate. After a period of falling COVID-19 illness rates, the reemergence and spread of the delta variant necessitated a reexamination of some previous assumptions. A more likely picture of our future with this virus comes into focus if we examine the wellknown infection patterns of another respiratory virus, influenza. Early results from studies of mRNA vaccines against SARSCoV-2 indicated that not only were they highly effective at preventing symptomatic infection, but that they were also effective in preventing asymptomatic

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Adjusting Vaccines

infection, and therefore transmission. The effect on asymptomatic infections was a welcome surprise, because it is known that most vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including influenza, are “leaky” – that is, they allow some degree of asymptomatic infection and are better at preventing symptomatic infection and severe disease. The initial data strengthened the hope that, at a certain level of population vaccination, transmission would cease completely. Eliminating COVID-19 seemed theoretically possible given that the original 2002 SARS virus ultimately disappeared. It turned out, however, that mostly due to the highly contagious delta variant plus waning immunity over time, asymptomatic infections and illness (albeit usually mild) in vaccinated people did occasionally occur. COVID-19 quickly became widespread due to the highly contagious nature of the virus and the emergence of variants.

Most experts now agree that it is not possible to eliminate COVID-19, therefore plans to deal with it over the long term should be developed. Pandemic and seasonal influenza provide the most appropriate models to aid in strategy going forward. In influenza, much like COVID-19, new strains and variants appear from time to time. This is called antigenic drift. Each year, the influenza vaccine is adjusted twice a year to account for the emergence, or anticipated emergence, of different strains or variants. With influenza, the goal of vaccination is to manage the inevitable outbreaks and reduce the rates of moderate-to-severe illness and death. Preventing mild disease, though important, is less critical. It is anticipated that the process of vaccine development for COVID-19 will follow a similar pattern as the makeup of the vaccine will be adjusted to account for waning immunity and antigenic drift. It is also anticipated

that the COVID-19 vaccine will become annualized, similar to flu vaccine. While there are similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, there are also meaningful differences. The most obvious difference is that, at present at least, the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine is much higher than the flu vaccine. For flu vaccine, effectiveness against laboratory-confirmed symptomatic infection is never higher that 50 to 60%, and some years is considerably below that. So, the goal of flu vaccine is not to prevent outbreaks, but to prevent serious disease and complications. Going forward, it is hoped that the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines can continue to be highly effective at preventing serious disease and death. How often they will need to be given and how effective they will continue to be remains to be seen. Please direct questions and comments to editor@rockawaytimes.com

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By Kami-Leigh Agard

Don’t forget to put your scale back 10 pounds this week, but shake off the Turkey Daze guilt, there’s plenty to do for you to burn those delicious Thanksgiving calories. From music, arts and holiday shopping—get the 411 on your Rockaway weekend crawl in The Rockaway Times’ entertainment guide below. LIVE MUSIC Friday, November 26 5 p.m. Your Turkey Day gobble has come and gone, so tonight get your dancing shoes on ‘cause 30-year rock veteran Paul Cuthbert takes over Harbor Light with his rockin’ lineup of top 40, rock, pop and country! 129-18 Newport Ave Friday, November 26 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a reprieve from the Thanksgiving rush with Kennedy’s fine food, heavenly views and music by Cat Knip. 406 Bayside, Breezy Point Friday, November 26 7 p.m. Head to RBQ and take a sip as the Rock-A-Wades sway you to swing your hips! 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, November 26 7 p.m. Dance off your Turkey Day stuffing at Rockaway Brewing Co.’s post-Thanksgiving Dance Party with DJ Lady Maestro spinning all your hip hop favorites. 415 Beach 72nd Street Friday, November 26 8 p.m. Iconic French chef, Alain Ducasse, once said, “Food is one part of the experience…But the rest counts as well: The mood, atmosphere, feeling, the design…,” and local French-Mediterranean seaside hot spot, Bar Marseille, boasts all the of the above including music from New Power Trio tonight. 190 Beach 69th Street Friday, November 26 9 p.m. Burn off your Turkey Day paunch at the BHYC’s post-Thanksgiving party with The Knobs’ WILR-era alternative rock jam.

Sunday, December 5 and DJ Blake the Snake will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. playing old-school house and club Friday, November 26 Of all the memorable aromas classics all night. $5 cover after 5 9 p.m. of the holiday season, nothing p.m. Head to The Sugar Bowl and evokes the holiday spirit quite like 16-17 Seagirt Blvd. rock out with Interboro, dubbed, the smell of fresh-cut evergreen, “The best damn Alternative/ClasSunday, November 28 and at The Rockaway Hotel’s Holsic Rock band in NYC & Long Isiday Wreath-Making Class, enjoy 5 p.m. land!” End your Sunday on a sweet note the aroma while creating your 15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point with pianist/vocalist Phil Kadet’s very own unique holiday wreath from fresh, locally-sourced evsparkling cabaret at Whit’s End. ergreens. $130 ticket grants atSaturday, November 27 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd tendees a two-hour Holiday DOUBLE HEADER AT RBQ! Wreath Class, clippers to keep, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. SPECIAL MENTIONS complimentary Prosecco, comFirst up, RBQ’s popular “thirst IT’S BUGALOU TIME! responder” series continues with Friday, November 26, 2021 plimentary self-parking, plus a 20% dining discount (available for guest bartender, Mike Charles. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 8 p.m. Time to Bugalou with super brunch prior or dinner after). For Get your Irish swag on with songwriter, Steve Forbert and the tickets and more info, visit: www. band, Fools Night Out at RBQ. New Renditions featuring open- therockawayhotel.com/happening act, Gerald Bair, at St. Camil- ings. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd lus Springman Hall. Tickets are 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive $40 per show, however full season Saturday, November 27 SHOP LOCAL passes or a three-show package 5 p.m. Thursday, December 2 Every now and then you gotta’ are available. For more info, vis6 p.m. to 10 p.m. raise a little hell with the Rock- it: www.bugaloumusic.com or visBelle Harbor Yacht Club’s HoliA-Wades and righteous pints at it Bugalou Productions on Facebook. day Boutique is back featuring two Jameson’s Pub. 185 Beach100th Street floors of 40 plus vendors selling 421 Beach 129th Street clothing, art, accessories, jewelry, BEACH 116TH MENORAH culinary delights, skin products, Saturday November 27 LIGHTING IN HONOR OF LEW designer eyewear and more! Plus, 6 p.m. make a fete out of the experience Paddy & Linda—The LL Duo— SIMON Monday, November 29 with live music, drinks, 50/50 and perform blues, rock, soul, standards, Motown and Broadway 4 p.m. gift raffles! tunes at Kennedy’s. This year’s Beach 116th Annu533 Beach 126th Street al Menorah-Lighting is dedicated 406 Bayside, Breezy Point to district leader and passionate Friday, December 3 Saturday, November 27 community advocate, Lew Simon. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7 p.m. Gathering begins at 4 p.m., and ofSaturday, December 4 Unlock your Thanksgiving food ficial lighting kicks off at 4:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beach 116th Street daze with a night of laughs and a BROAD CHANNEL 32ND HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR rockin’ good time with the GrayTrippers at Whit’s. ARTS AROUND TOWN Head to the Broad Channel 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, November 27 Crafters 32nd Holiday Craft Fair at 5 p.m. Broad Channel’s American Legion Saturday, November 27 Did you know the borough of Post 1404. Besides stocking up on 9 p.m. Queens has the oldest house in unique holiday gifts or decorations Lunatix is back at Rogers whip- all of NYC that is still a private for the home, indulge in tasty food ping out their hair-raising vocal dwelling, or before the automo- and a 50/50. FREE admission! All harmonies reminiscent of The Ea- bile, Rockaway was once consid- proceeds from the craft fair will be gles and other classic rock sensa- ered an elite destination similar donated to American Legion’s vettions from the 60s, 70s and 80s. to the Hamptons? Learn all about eran programs. 203 Beach 116th Street 209 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad ChanQueens’ historic legacy at Avoid The Day Bookstore and Cafe’s nel Sunday, November 28 Meet The Author series featuring Fridays & Saturdays 4 p.m. Rob MacKay, author of “Histor12 p.m. to 6 p.m. End your Thanksgiving week- ic Houses of Queens.” Grab the end on a sweet note, clinkin’ pints chance to pick up a signed copy. Head to Betsy’s Bungalow to and salutin’ to live music with Kyle Plus, it’s Shop Small Saturday and jump-start your holiday shopping Wade at Rogers. the bookstore has a lineup of fabu- featuring one-of-a-kind, won’tlous events happening all day. Plus find-them-anywhere-else hand203 Beach 116th Street $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win crafted items. 120-05 Newport Ave a book gift box or $0 gift card and Sunday, November 28 Avoid The Day buttons free with 4 p.m. Got info. on local live music, arts Head down to Dred Surfer on purchase all day! For more info, and more? Email: editor@rockathe boardwalk for Rockaway Club visit: atdbookbar on Instagram. waytimes.com 99-04 A Rockaway Beach Blvd Classic House Music. DJ Warren 533 Beach 126th Street

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Beyond the Menu FRANK AMATO OF ELEGANTE PIZZERIA By Dan Guarino Whether you trace it back to Lombardi’s in 1905 or a little grocery store in 1897, pizza runs deep through New York’s history. America’s first ever pizzerias started right here, so the standards are high. And here in Rockaway, those high standards are met and surpassed at Elegante Pizzeria Restaurant. On any given afternoon half the neighborhood stops by the busy shop at Beach 92nd Street to say ‘hi,’ grab a slice or dish or place a catering order. Elegante’s taste is one people are very loyal to and come back for again and again. As one mother sharing an outdoor lunch with her two small children said, “My kids won’t eat any other pizza but Elegante’s!” “It’s a different taste,” co-owner Frank Amato proudly notes. “Especially our Sicilian, with the crust, or our grandma pizza with the oil and garlic or our marinara pie, which is a little bit spicy.” The good tasting food was a family affair. “If we wouldn’t ourselves enjoy eating it, why would we put it on our counter?” Amato said. With fried calamari, calzone, eggplant, stromboli, chicken parm, pasta, seafood, salads, heroes, veal, manicotti and, of course, pizza by the slice or personal or full-sized pie, there’s a lot to choose from. It’s all made fresh and with care in Elegante’s ovens and kitchen. “Lasagna is one our specialties,” Amato says proudly. “We make it like my grandmother would, with peas in our sauce. When you’re from around Palermo, like she was, you put peas in your meat sauce!” Amato himself was born in Casteldaccia, “a very small town near Palermo.” Located in Sicily, southern Italy, it’s deeply steeped in good food and drink, and famously home to Corvo wines and Tomasello Pasta. “I was 10 and my brother

Brothers Frank (left) and Tony Amato.

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Tony was 14 when we came over,” Amato said. They first landed in Brooklyn. “I worked when I was 14 at Two Guys Pizza with my brother on Myrtle Avenue. They needed somebody to sweep the floors. I made a dollar an hour!” Amato said. “At 17 I dropped out of high school and went to work in a deli. From there I was in the food business!” Eventually the enterprising Amatos set their sights higher, on a place of their own. “December 12, 1982. That’s when me and Tony took over this place. And we haven’t left Rockaway since!” The location 91-02 Rocka-

way Beach was once a luncheonette, under several different owners, before eventually opening as a pizzeria. “We took over from the original owner,” Amato recalls. An older man who “had a couple of stores in Brooklyn. He was going to lose this place. It wasn’t doing well. So, we made him an offer.” As for the name, meaning “elegant” in Italian, the brothers considered rechristening it “Amato’s,” but decided to keep the neighborhood tradition. So “Elegante,” it remained. Together Frank and Tony, family and crew have kept it going strong. Up until recently, even their father, now in

his 80’s, would come down and help out. “He ran circles around us,” Amato notes. Still, it hasn’t always been easy. “It was amazing when we opened after Hurricane Sandy. The whole place… it was destroyed. We were trying to get loans. They wanted paperwork,” Amato said. “Re-opening Elegante, that was our priority. It’s our lifeline.” Together they went through all their assets and sold off others to get back on their feet. “I was in process to buy a house down the street. I had to break the contract to put the funds towards the restaurant,” he said. For Rockaway, it was worth it. More than one resident rejoiced to find this Rockaway institution re-opened after all was devastated. The pandemic has also been a trying time. Dining is strictly outdoor, and even with a staff of 14 they’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays and, Amato says, for the first time ever they will be closed for a week after the holidays. But tougher times, hard work and even competition does not deter the Amatos. About new Rockaway restaurants Amato says, “I welcome everybody. The more the better. It’s more a plus for the neighborhood.” Because for him, that neighborhood is someplace special. “Rockaway is my home. I like visiting everywhere, but I love coming back home.” As he greets customers, some of whom have grown up with Elegante and even worked for him, Amato notes, “We like to treat everybody like family. It’s a welcoming place.” And that’s the winning recipe. You mix a welcoming place with great food, and you get a Rockaway favorite. Elegante is located at 9201 Rockaway Beach Blvd. in Rockaway Beach. To order, call 718-634-3914. For a menu, see: www.elegantepizzeriarestaurant.com

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Coming off a missed season due to the pandemic, it was a very highly anticipated CHSAA Tier 1 Varsity Volleyball 2021 season for the Brooklyn Queens division. The Fontbonne Hall Bonnies took the reigns as Brooklyn Queens Champs, City Champs and finished as Finalists in the State AA championship. When the regular season came to an end, the Fontbonne Hall Bonnies and head coach Alex Moule finished in second place with a record of 8-3. They faced a challenging road to glory knowing a Brooklyn Queens Championship would require beating Saint Francis Prep on their home court for the semifinal matchup. After previously losing to the Terriers at their home court earlier in the regular season, Fontbonne dug deep and showed up big in the hostile playoff atmosphere. The Bonnies dropped the first set but with a strong serve receive and defensive performance from seniors, Sammie Ostrander and Caoimhe Gormley, the Bonnies stayed afloat to win three straight sets in dramatic fashion for a 3-1 victory. After a five-set battle between Archbishop Molloy and Xaverian High School in the other semifinal matchup, the Xaverian Clippers came out on top to earn their rights into the championship. Fontbonne vs Xaverian, the ultimate Shore Road Rivalry, was set to take place at Christ the King High school for the Championship Game. The Clippers, who swept Fontbonne in both reg-

ular season matches, entered the championship undefeated at 11-0. But the Bonnies didn’t let the regular season results phase them, starting and finishing the match with a strong serving and hitting performance from the likes of Cece Agoglia and Emma Morgan. The Bonnies upset over the Clippers was a true team effort and will go down in history as one of the best underdog stories in Brooklyn Queens volleyball history! Next came the Volleyball Intersectional Championship, where the Bonnies rose to the challenge and became CHSAA City Champs, with an easy three set win over Kennedy Catholic HS, at Maria Regina High School in Westchester. This fantastic win propelled the Bonnies to the NYS CHSAA Championship, where they faced off against 15-time State winners of St. Mary’s from the Buffalo Diocesan, four-time State winner Kellenberg Memorial High School and Kennedy Catholic HS. The Bonnies had to beat Kellenberg in four straight sets to reach the Final, which was surely the biggest upset of the Kellenberg volleyball season. The Bonnies dream season and dream finish ended with a tight three set loss to now 16-time champion Buffalo. In two weeks, the Bonnies had propelled from being second place in the Brooklyn/Queens division, to City Champs and competing in the NYS CHSAA Volleyball final. Coach Alex believes that full credit for this fantastic season must go to all 16 players who were part of the Championship team, as the non-starters pushed the starting six, at each and every practice. Finally the Bonnies’ parents and Administration were wonderful and surely deserve much credit for their support and energy throughout the season. To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030

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Wrestle Talk

MORE WWE RELEASES By Eric Jayden

This week we start off by answering an email sent to us by Danny O. in Rockaway Park and he said, "It appears that the almighty WWE isn't the end all of pro wrestling. What are your thoughts? Is the WWE still a viable option for Pro wrestlers? Well, this question leads directly to the news we were going to cover on this edition which is about more WWE releases. Now, the WWE roster continues to shrink as the WWE released an additional eight superstars this past week. This latest release of talent comes after the WWE had already released 18 wrestlers from their contracts. During this round of releases, the biggest name on the list was John Morrison, who was a former WWE Intercontinental Champion and Tag Team Champion numerous times. It’s worth not-

ing that John Morrison's wife, Taya Valkyrie, has also been released prior to Morrison. The rest of the list includes: Ashante Adonis, Drake Maverick, Isaiah Swerve Scott, Jaxson Ryker, Shane Thorne, Tegan Nox and Top Dolla. Now I have expressed my opinion before on why the WWE has released so many talent and office employees and I believe that the WWE is positioning itself for a potential sale. It's a practice many companies do when they want to set up their company for sale in the corporate world. They off load a lot of expenses. Now is the WWE a viable option for aspiring wrestlers? Qell, that going to come down to opinion, but I'll say this right now, anyone signing a contract with the WWE is pretty much looking at a very short career. I feel that the WWE has shown itself, as of late, to not be a stable company to work for.

I would say any wrestler looking to get signed to a contract has other options to explore. Now, in the world of professional wrestling, it’s very competitive and you do have to prove your worth but at the same time I strongly believe any company signing a talent to a contract should go above and beyond in helping that talent succeed whether as a Heel or a Face. The company should

invest on that signed talent and not let that talent just dwindle and go stale. I believe it takes two, both the company and the talent, to make a gimmick work properly. Working together to tell a story that the fans will pay to see—that should always be the ultimate goal. Thank you again for the great questions and keep sending them in to eavil183@yahoo. com. Have a great week!

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