Rockaway Times 12 24 14 by Rockaway Times

the

Rockaway !

The Weekly Local

" "

Times

since 2014

VOL. 1, NO. 27 - WED., DECEMBER 24, 2014

FREE

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE...

AY W KA

O R N

I E D

MA please take one

Page 2

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Habitat for Humanity Seeks Holiday Volunteers By Katie McFadden

Things still aren’t back to normal after Sandy and as we celebrate the holiday season, some are still not back in their homes, but Habitat for Humanity of Westchester is continuing to do what they can to change that. Volunteer groups are coming from near and far to help Breezy Point and Rockaway residents get back home, and now is the perfect time to consider lending a helping hand. “We are blessed this holiday time for college and high school students taking time out of their winter break to help the Rockaways rebuild,” Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Westchester, Jim Killoran said. With a donation from the New York Irish Center, Habitat for Humanity was able to give out 500 gifts to local children, impacted by Sandy. In the past few weeks, Habitat for Humanity has seen many volunteer groups. Students from West Michigan University traveled 14 hours to help out. There have also been volunteers from more local schools like Huntington High School and Fordham University. This weekend, a group from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and some Habitat for Humanity college volunteers, will

Photo courtesy of Jim Killoran

continue to help. “The students have been insulating homes, painting and helping families getting closer to moving back,” Killoran said. Many of the volunteers have been staying at Christ Community Church in Breezy Point, where Habitat for Humanity of Westchester has been stationed since Sandy. “It’s still vital that volunteers become part of the victory of families

moving back in. Not only do the volunteers bring hope and joy, but they come in as a S.W.A.T. team knowing their work is lifesaving,” Killoran said. “We continue to need volunteers and support. We have worked on more than 900 homes, helped families get heat, rehabbed congregations, and companies. Volunteers contribute millions of dollars worth of labor and we are

still there!” The work isn’t over. With college students being on winter break for a few weeks and high school students having the week off, now is a great time to donate some time to the community. To find out more information about volunteering, email relief@habitatwc.org. “By Next Christmas, we want everyone back in their homes,” Killoran said.

PAY $0 JOINER’S FEE YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK Rockaway YMCA

207 Beach 73rd Street

Arverne, NY 11692

00578RT

Rockaway YMCA Winter Membership Campaign

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Community Support For NYPD Some brought flowers. Others came for a candle light vigil. While the NYPD and The City were reeling from the news that two Police Officers were shot dead on Saturday, December 20th some locals

visited the 100th Precinct to show support for the men and women in blue. The police, including Captain Adelman, expressed gratitude for the heartfelt gestures.

Page 3

Page 4

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Behind the Beard: Rockaway’s Santa By Katie McFadden

Each December, he dons the red suit, puts on his black boots, grooms his white beard and brings joy to the children of Rockaway as our very own Santa Claus. Behind the beard is a man who plays Santa all year round, whether wearing the suit or not, by doing good deeds everywhere he goes without dropping his name. Douglas MacLeod is Rockaway’s year-round Santa, but he sure does wear the suit well as he makes his way around the peninsula during the holidays. When he’s not taking community photos or performing secret selfless acts around town, MacLeod steps into the Santa suit. You’ve seen him at Joe Mure’s Little North Pole, the Rockaway Beach Civic Christmas Tree Lighting, police community council holiday parties, or maybe even walking the street. MacLeod has been one of Santa’s little helpers for more than 30 years. He has been in awe of Santa ever since he was young. “I remember as a kid, I used to go down to Germaine’s shop. I would stand there all day long watching Santa. I used to be amazed with him. I never thought that I would be a Santa myself. I just thought it was a good thing he was doing, even though he was prob-

ably getting paid for it,” MacLeod said. He started filling Santa’s shoes at family parties; a tradition that had been carried down for many generations. He then took to the streets of Manhattan, wearing the suit and spreading cheer to whoever passed by. In the early 1990’s, MacLeod became a Rockaway resident, and brought Santa with him. MacLeod says he would simply put on the suit and walk around the neighborhood and people would help him by giving him toys to give out. “People walk up and hand me a bag of toys or a toy and I’d give it to someone else. That happened numerous times. Also, organizations would give toys to me to give out, like the 100th precinct,” MacLeod said. “There isn’t one place where I go where I don’t think there will be a smile.” A big motivation for wearing the suit each year is to bring happiness to those around him. “It’s just to see the kids’ eyes. Just to see the joy on their face. Just to see that someone else can be happy. There were numerous times where I saw pain in somebody’s face, and just for 10 seconds, seeing Santa made them smile,” MacLeod said. Of course, being Santa comes with its own lumps of coal some-

times. MacLeod has been spit on, had his beard pulled and has even been peed on, including one time in which the incontinent lap guest was a diaper-wearing spider monkey. Luckily, he had a spare pair of Santa pants on hand. Santa also has to deal with the nonbelievers. “When someone says I’m not the real Santa, I tell them I’m one of Santa’s helpers and that Santa is really watching and there are elves in back of me that they can’t see,” MacLeod says. “One time a

kid responded, ‘you’re full of s***,’ MacLeod recalled, laughing at the memory. There are also memories that are harder on Santa. “Four years ago, a kid said to me ‘There’s nothing I really need, Santa, but my mom could use a coat,” MacLeod said. “That was pretty difficult for Santa.” He also has similar recent memories. “This year, a child said, ‘my momma’s boyfriend threw her clothes out the window.’ I can still hear that (continued to page 23)

IL POSTO

Ristorante Italiano

Combination Southern and Northern Cuisine

Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day **Featuring Chef Nino**

formerly of Calabria, Italy and Nino’s Restaurant on Coney Island Avenue

7409 Ave U • Brooklyn, NY 11234 10 Minutes From the Gil Hodges Bridge One right turn on Avenue U to the restaurant Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: Noon - 10 pm Fri - Sat: Noon -11 pm Sun: 1 - 9 pm

00852RT

Ni Nin n on o’s o fo rm C IS oney Res erl NO Isla ta y o W nd A ur f HE ven an RE ue t

718.241.4317

The Rockaway Times

Boyleing Points

Page 5

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

By Kevin Boyle

‘Twas the night before Christmas, When all through The Rock People were still waiting at the ferry dock On the chimney they hung, hope and a prayer Hoping the mayor might actually care. But it was folly to think he might give a hoot His disdain for the rock you can hardly dispute Thoughts about the mayor I quickly dismissed And instead went to work on my Christmas list

We now offer catering I didn’t want much, not gloves nor a tie But something was missing, something awry The list stayed empty as I went to bed Visions of what should be danced in my head And then out on the street there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash. There was a little old fellow, in red he was dressed The look on his face said he was more than distressed

for Department of Education, Corporate, and Private Events

Free Delivery

718-945-Cafe(2233) 2010 Cross Bay Blvd Broad Channel, NY

www.RockNRollBagel.com Oh Santa, oh Santa! I called him by name You don’t look so jolly and that’s a shame!

His sack full of toys fell at his feet Then said in despair, I might need a whiskey neat. It’s been another year of a lot of talk For crying out loud, where’s the boardwalk?! Now I’ve gotta go back to the dreary North Pole And get a supply of stocking coal

Oh Santa, oh Santa, I know what you mean The effort we see is kind of obscene Bring your coal for Skanska and Parks and EDC too And grant us our wish for a real work crew His eyes gave a twinkle as he jumped on his sleigh Rockaway, Rockaway why do you stay? He aimed his sleigh towards the bright church steeple But of course you stay, because of the people As he flew overhead into the night I heard him exclaim, Rockaway, Rockaway, keep up the fight!

Monday & Tuesday Specials Buy 3 Bagels, Get 1 Free! We Now Sell Gyro Sandwiches and Platters 00577RT

Page 6

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Bullochs of Belle Harbor Proudly Supports The Men & Women of the NYPD

Bullochs of Belle Harbor Years

v ing r e

muni

WE OFFER RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL

For Over

u r Co O

Join Our Car Care Club

Phone 718-474-9500 Fax 718-945-7172

10% OFF Any Service with this ad

0058 RT

10%

445 Beach 129 Street Belle Harbor, NY 11694

The Rockaway Times

Merry Christmas. ***** A good idea was suggested by Charles Cheswick of Breezy Point: The MTA should make a public announcement (and make it policy) that the Gil Hodges / Marine Park bridge will not be raised for marine traffic within a 48 hour period, prior to an oncoming hurricane. In a letter to elected officials and others, he said ”Due to the many recent mechanical failures resulting in closures of this bridge, this restriction will ease the minds of Rockaway residents when preparing to evacuate the peninsula and prevent a possible massive traffic jam if the bridge is closed during that time.” ***** So how long do you usually take to cook a special holiday meal for your family? Del Monte, the food company, wanted to know and conducted a survey (there’s a survey for everything— we wonder if they used Sandy relief money). The company determined

Page 7

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

that Mississippi people spend more time preparing holiday meals than any other U.S. state. The survey did not mention that Mississippi leads the U.S. in obesity as well. Compared to other states in meal preparation time, New York came in 11th place. ***** Ray Haws and John Burke, a local firefighter and lead singer in the popular band, Wine With Sue, contacted The Rockaway Times about urging people to show their support for the NYPD. Burke said people put flowers at the firehouse every 9/11 and it means a lot and a similar gesture would be good for the local police. “They (the NYPD) need to realize how much this town needs and loves them.” We put the request on our Facebook page and it reached more than 17,000 people, getting more than 200 shares. For you nonFacebookers – that means it got a lot of attention. ***** An online petition calling for the res-

ignation of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sprung up the day the two police officers were killed. More than 50,000 people had signed it within the first 24 hours. The petition was made available on MoveOn.org a group organized to “ win campaigns for progressive change.” Atop the petition page there was a disclaimer: MoveOn volunteers reviewed this petition and determined that it either may not reflect MoveOn members’ progressive values, or that MoveOn members may disagree about whether to support this petition. MoveOn will not promote the petition beyond hosting it on our site. ***** Some indy filmmakers are at work trying to get a film made. The movie, about surfing, to be shot in Rockaway Beach, is called 6ft Above the Sea Level. If you want to donate to help KC Crespo make her film (also her thesis) check out Indigogo.com or the film’s Facebook page. ***** Look at the bright side. There’s more sunlight on the way. The winter solstice was Sunday, December 21st, the shortest day and longest night of the year. ***** One way to save calories. Order a Big Mac with a bite taken out of it. Seems a customer at the McDonalds on Beach 92nd Street got a surprise

when she opened her Big Mac container only to find the burger had human-sized bite taken from it. She wasn’t loving it. ***** Father James Dunne, longtime and much-loved pastor of St. Camillus, died last week. His funeral was Monday. ***** On Monday, it looked they were building a moat on the beach at 118th Street. Irv Gordon sent us pictures and a description: The old concrete structures used to support the old boardwalk were being removed leaving a large trench where the concrete structures were previously located. In the process, a water main was punctured and water started to fill the trench. (Hey, at least there was a work crew! Can’t say that for most of the boardwalk). ***** Think you got shortchanged by flood insurance? There’s a group collecting names of people who think they might have been victims of insurance fraud. It has already been reported that some engineers were handing in falsified reports so that insurers could deny claims. Some think it’s quite widespread and the group seeks to prove it. Send an email to FightNFIPfraud@ gmail.com for information on how to join this group.

Nancy J. Brady, R.N., Esq. Linda Faith Marshak, Esq. Alexander Sam Bader, Esq. Dierdre Maeve Baker, Esq.

Wishing Everyone A Happy Holiday Season

“Planning in Advance is the Key to Protecting the Value of Your Home and Savings”

Off

All items in the store with this ad (not including prescriptions) Stuart Rabinowitz Rph 194 Beach 116th Street Rockaway Park, New York 11694 Tel: 718.318.0300 | Fax: 718.318.3378 0058 RT

Store Hours Mon- Fri: 8:30am - 8:30pm Sat: 9am - 5pm | Sun: 9am - 4pm

156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414 718.738.8500 • www.bradyandmarshal.com The attorneys are currently members of: The New York State Bar Association’s Elderlaw, Trusts & Estates, & Real Estate Sections: NAELA (National Academy of Elderlaw Attorneys) Attorney Advertisment

0055 RT

Page 8

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Worlds Apart

Graybeards Praised Dear Editor: Thank you for an appropriate response to the guy named Joe Saunders who wrote to other newspapers and questioned The Graybeards. We always wear our Graybeards “Rockaway Shuttle H Train” tee shirts (available at the MTA website store). Donations go to the Greybeards who in turn give it to people who need help. A great organization which has helped hundreds. Matt Whalen (not a fake name)

Pipeline Truth

Dear Editor: Re John Cori’s column (12/18, Offshore Rigged) This is a somewhat misleading article and that is because the activists mentioned are not good sources for information. Mr. Cori was at the draft EIS hearing on the Rockaway Lateral Pipeline project where the likely connection between the Rockaway project and Port Ambrose was brought up and it was not brought up by the activists holding this “informational” meeting. For longer than a year and half, a variety of news outlets and Federal agencies were asked about whether Port Ambrose could be built without the Rockaway lateral Project. Even the company that wanted to build the prior LNG project proposed for offshore dubbed “insanity island” filed paperwork under the Rockaway docket. That also was brought up at the draft EIS hearing on the Rockaway project as well as multiple times in the docket and to MarAd as well. The “true plan” is that the Port Ambrose project is an LNG import/ delivery project as described in every piece of paperwork filed on it for the last two years. Karen Orlando

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

ei e e SUPERIOR CHEESE AT UNBELIEVEABLE PRICES Free Weekend Deliveries The Rockaways and Breezy Point

Vince - 917-620-3038

Sorry State Dear Editor: I feel very sorry for those of you who think that PBA president Patrick Lynch is wrong for speaking up for his membership, I feel sorry for those of you who believe that de Blasio is a good mayor and supports the NYPD and I feel sorry for those of you who believe that the “Reverend” Al Sharpton has the best intentions in mind for anyone other than himself. We have a very serious problem on our hands here and what I am not hearing are solutions. Sign up for any civil service exam for the job title of police officer and go spend a day in the life. Kevin Neafsey

PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kevin Boyle REPORTER Bianca Fortis

005 0RT

Order any size Cheese Platter and receive a FREE OJ & Grapefruit Juice.

eese

Dear Editor By and large, I see people with their minds and hearts clouded by anger who just want to tear down the half of the world they don’t like and burn it. And to those people, I want to say that none of you can see the other side of the argument, and cherry-picked news articles don’t prove a point, but they do prove how much self-satisfaction you get from validating your own opinion while vilifying any dissent. People who support cops are just worried for their friends and family who they know work tirelessly to do good. People who support the protestors just want fair, accountable policing. And members of both sides mercilessly discredit and attack the other side as a whole, sheerly out of bitterness. That hatred inside you is never going to get you any kind of solution. You’ll get that cheap high from feeling superior as you insult strangers on the internet with no repercussions, but that’s about it. People are going to keep getting killed, and rather than maturely accept that any death is upsetting and possibly avoidable, you’re going to pick martyrs for your side, call the other side cowards, call for the destruction of your opposition, and just perpetuate the same stupid human cycle of hatred that divides us, and makes it so easy for the misguided and cruel murderers who commit these violent crimes to continue visiting pain and bloodshed on society. We are Cain, and we are Able, and we don’t seem to care that this has played out a thousand times before. Mark Flynn

vincethecheeseman@yahoo.com

CONTRIBUTORS Jules Verdone Kat y ouis SALES PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fred Marino Kevin Boyle SALES Fred Marino Kat leen alsie ART ri DIRECTOR a Farrell CONTRIBUTORS Erika Farrell Katie McFadden DESIGN AND LAYOUT DESIGN AND LAYOUT Dragon y rap ics Printing Services, LLC Richner THE TIMES THE ROCKAWAY ROCKAWAY TIMES 114-04 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway 114- 4 Beac annel Drive oc a ayPark, ar NYY11694 11694 Phone: 718-634-3030 • Email: news@rockawaytimes.com one 718-634-3030 e-mail ne s roc a aytimes com

• Treated Exterior Decking • Lumber • Cedar Decking • Masonry Products • Plumbing • Moulding • Trex Decking • TimberTech Decking • Sand Rakes • Composite Decking • Fairway Railings • Sheetrock • Roofing Materials • Hand Tools • Dow Syrofoam Buoyancy Billets (10”x20”x96” and 7”x20”x96”)

WE STAND BEHIND WHAT WE SELL!

Accepting Major Credit Cards

00 05RT

Supplying SupplyingAll AllYour YourBuilding BuildingMaterial MaterialNeeds Needs

KAWAY M publishes publis esevery everyThursday. ursday Ad Ad space THE ROCKAWAY TIMES space reservations reservationsbyby Monday12 12noon, noon preceding preceding date publication ditorial submission must be made Monday, dateof of publication. Editorial submission must be by Monday M preceding date of publication made by Monday, 3 P.M., preceding date of publication. letters KAWAYTIMES M should s ouldbe bebrief brief and and are are subject AllAll letters totoTHE ROCKAWAY subjectto toediting editing. Writers s ouldinclude includeaafull fulladdress addressand and home ome // office of ce telephone telep one number Writers should number.AnonyAnonymous lettersare arenot notprinted. printed Name ame withheld it eld on uest mous letters onre request. o sucadad any partthereof t ereofmay maybe bereproduced reproduced without it out permission No such ororany part permissionofof THE KAWAY M The publisher e publis erwillillnot notbe beresponsible responsible for ROCKAWAY TIMES. for any any error errorininadvertisadvertisbeyondthe t ecost costofofthe t espace spaceoccupied occupied by by tthe e error rrors must inging beyond error. Errors mustbe bereported reported KAWAY M within it infivevedays daysofofpublication. publication Ad to to THE ROCKAWAY TIMES Ad position positioncannot cannotbe be guaranteed unlesspaid paidprior prior to to publication. publication guaranteed unless KAWAY M assumes assumesno noliability liabilityfor forthe t e content content or THE ROCKAWAY TIMES orreply replytotoany anyads ads. e advertiser assumes liability e content and repliesThe advertiser e adverThe advertiser assumes allall liability forfor thet content ofof and allall replies. tiser agrees old M itsand its employees armless from all agrees to holdto THE ROCKAWAYKAWAY TIMES and employees harmless from all costs, costs e penses liabilities and damages resulting from causedby by the t e publication expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting from or or caused publication placed t eadvertiser advertiseror or any any reply reply to placed bybythe to any any suc suchadvertisement advertisement.

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

The Broken Window At City Hall Mayor de Blasio risks losing more than the Police Department support. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was difficult to come across someone who hadn’t been a crime victim. Cars were stolen or broken into; purse and chain snatching was a regular occurrence. Worst of all, two thousand homicides were recorded annually. In many neighborhoods steel bars were installed on first and even second floor windows. New York was unsafe. For many reasons, crime began to abate. More police, stronger economic conditions, technology, and an aging population were among the factors that lead to a decrease in criminal activity. Often overlooked was the shift in the mindset of everyday citizens. People decided that they’d had enough. If they saw something, they said something. Citizens helped cops do their jobs which now included policing with an eye on “broken windows.” The “broken windows” theory

about crime is that small, ignored signs can lead to greater criminal activity: a broken window not fixed leads to more broken windows and more vandalism. The public began calling in “broken windows.” A vigilant and fed up citizenry and an engaged police department helped turn New York around. New York became the safest big city in the country. Yes, there were multiple reasons why crime declined but that shouldn’t diminish the partnership efforts of the police and regular New Yorkers. We now have a Mayor who sends mixed messages about the police. With the horrific murder of the two officers this week, the rift between the Mayor and the NYPD is deep. The citizenry is torn, too. No sane person wants cops to be targets. But peaceful protests should be allowed. A delicate balance is required. Unfortunately, we fear there might be a broken window at City Hall.

Marshal Stephen W. Biegel 109 W. 38th Street, Suite 200 New York, NY 10018 Office: (212) MARSHAL (627-7425) Fax: (212) 398-2000

SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE ROCKAWAY TIMES

NYC@marshalbiegel.com

Kerry Hills the

We’re Open...

Christmas Eve Christmas Day St. Stephen’s Day

Come by the Hills for a little holiday cheer!

Irish Pub

Upcoming

New Year’s Eve

Champagne toast at midnight! Free party favors! Complimentary buffet!

1/1/2015: Hair of the Dog Day! $4 Bloody Marys and $4 Mimosas All day till 6 p.m.

KerryHills.com ~ (718) 318-1964 To be served at the Kerry Hills, you must be 21 or older. Please bring valid ID.

00587RT

115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park NY 11694

www.NewYorkCityMarshal.com

Page 9

Page 10

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Between the Bridges in Broad Channel By Peter J. Mahon

The Real Magic of Santa Claus I chanced upon a talk radio show the other day where the guest was discussing Santa Claus

with the host. The guest, a psychologist, was strongly recommending that parents not “...lie to

HOT & FRESH MAKES US BEST!

CALL AHEAD FOR FAST TAKE OUT

Elegante PIZZERIA RESTAURANT

Family Dining At Its Finest

Closing Early Christmas Eve (7 pm)

This Week’s Special

005

718-634-3914 • 718-634-3225

92-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Beach NY 11693 www.elegantepizza.net

Spaghetti & Meatballs Or Spaghetti & Sausage Buy 1 Get 2nd Half Off

their children about the existence of Santa Claus...” as the children will inevitably come to know the truth as they grow up either from older siblings or friends. The psychologist warned that upon learning the truth, the child “...might feel betrayed and begin to wonder about other lies his or her parents may have told.” What a bunch of malarkey! Have any of you ever known of a child requiring therapy upon ultimately discovering the secret of Santa Claus? Of course not! Truth be told I have always been of the opinion that the field of psychology is overly populated by individuals who could not cut it in medical school! Growing up in the 1950’s we lived in an apartment in the quaint Irish Village of Woodside, Queens. Each December a real Christmas tree was set up and decorated in our small living room and every Christmas morning there were gifts under the tree from Santa. We didn’t have a fireplace so the question naturally arose as to how Santa got in the apartment each year. Mom deftly fielded the question by responding, “Jesus, are you really that daft? If he can get down a chimney, how hard do you think it is for him to come through a window or a door?” Made perfect sense to me at the time. Another benefit of growing up in the 50’s was that we didn’t have to deal with the question of “How is Santa Claus able to be in all those shopping malls at the same time?” Back then malls, as we know them today, simply did not exist. When it was time to talk to Santa, we all went to Manhattan where, for some odd reason, Santa appar-

y C b e l a n i u s d i ette u C

Home Cooked, Fresh Food, Baked Goods, Pastries Coming Soon.....Crepes

Find us on Cuisine by Claudette @cuisinebyclaudette Yelp

s "EACH TH StrEET s 2OCKAWAY PARK .9

First Juice Bar in Rockaway with Fresh Green Juices

5RT

Food Store & Cafe

Best Coffee in Rockaway

Specialty

WiFi

ently resided at Macy’s in Herald Square. It never dawned on me that we never visited Gimbels until well after New Years. I also knew that Santa was real because, even when I screwed up, my parents never squealed on me to Santa. One year my Mother was particularly livid with me. I forget what my offense was but it must have been a doozy! Nevertheless, on Christmas morning, there under the tree were my gifts from Santa. Later that day, Mom took me aside and said that although she had decided not to advise Santa of my misdeeds and have me placed on his “naughty” list she warned that she would “...beat the living daylights out of me and mail my lifeless body to Santa if I ever similarly offended again!” I really can’t quite remember when I finally lost the requisite childhood innocence that allows children to truly believe in Santa Claus. I once thought it might have been Christmas Eve, 1968, when I was at recruit training with the Marine Corps on Parris Island and our D.I. wouldn’t allow me to hang a stocking my family had sent me on the end of my bunk. But, lo and behold, on Christmas morning, the D.I. let us sleep late and didn’t scream, yell or throw things at us until well after breakfast. I concluded that even though he didn’t drop off any presents, Santa probably did stop by and speak to our D.I. to instill a little bit of the Christmas Spirit! Many years later, I was asked to “stand in” for Santa Claus and pay a visit to the school children of Broad Channel at P.S. 47. When I asked one young boy sitting on my lap if he had been good during the year, his eyes flew wide open and, after quickly glancing around the room, he looked down at the floor and nervously asked in a low voice, “Why, did my parents say something to you?” I responded by laughing long and hard and assured the lad that he had no reason to worry because he was on my good list. I guess what I am trying to say is that Santa Claus is truly the “final frontier” of childhood innocence and, as adults who all benefited from Santa’s magic as children, we should all strive to keep that magic alive during every Christmas season. If we can help Santa Claus make a child smile, help them forget the real world for even just a little while – then as far as I am concerned, that’s the real magic of Santa Claus. My sincere wishes to each and every one of you for a very Merry Christmas! Broad Channel - why would anyone want to live anywhere else? Contact info: email rtbetweenthebridges@gmail.com

The Rockaway Times

Page 11

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

2015 Almost Here – Ringing in the New Year Around Town By Katie McFadden

How will you be bringing in 2015? Some might risk the cold and the crowds in Times Square, while some might spend time with family or friends at a home gathering, but for those looking to go somewhere locally, Rockaway’s restaurant and bar scene will be in full swing on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Whether you want to participate in the countdown on New Year’s Eve or you’re saving your shenanigans for New Year’s Day, local businesses are offering it all. Some restaurants will be offering full-fledged parties on New Year’s Eve. Dalton’s will be holdings its annual New Year’s Eve Gala starting at 9 p.m. on December 31. For $75 per person, Dalton’s guests will enjoy a DJ, a special fivecourse gourmet meal, full open bar, a champagne toast, party favors and more. “I think we’re great for the community and we’re the happiest place on earth,” staff member, John Xanthos said. “Come have fun with us.” Reservations are recommended for those interested in Dalton’s Gala. “Last year, we were totally booked,” Xanthos said. After cleaning up from the late-night celebrations, Dalton’s will have a New Year’s Day brunch featuring live music and a $10 open bar with your meal. There will also be happy hour specials from 2 to 6 p.m. Thai Rock will be holding its own New Year’s Eve bash starting at 10 p.m. For $50 in advance, or $60 at the door, Thai Rock guests will be treated to live music by the Motown-style band, Killer Joe’s Lido Soul Quartet. Thai Rock will also be serving all you can eat Thai treats. “A plethora of food will be going around. There will be all kinds of food from our menu,” owner Robert Kaskel said. There will be a midnight champagne toast, party favors going around and a cash bar. “If you want to ring in the new year with great music, great food, good people and a nice, warm environment, this is the place to be,” Kaskel said. Thai Rock will be operating as normal un-

til 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will be open on New Year’s Day, when singer/songwriter James Tristan Redding will perform at 6:30 p.m. “If you want a low-key New Year’s Eve, we’re the place to be,” Katy Bree Grey, manager of the Bungalow Bar said. On New Year’s Eve, the Bungalow Bar will have a regular menu available and the fireplace will be on to create a “nice, cozy atmosphere,” Grey said. The real celebration will take place on New Year’s Day. For the first time ever, Bungalow Bar will be celebrating “Purple Day.” While many bars and restaurants stick with red or green, the Bungalow Bar will offer specials to those who wear purple in honor of Emily Hutton, an employee who passed away earlier this year. “Her favorite color was purple,” Grey said. “Emily’s spirit will be here on New Year’s Day and that will be our color for many years to come.” The day will feature brunch starting at 11:30 a.m. with a complimentary Bloody Mary or screwdriver and there will be drink specials and a regular menu available all day. On New Year’s Eve, Central Asian restaurant, Uma’s, will have a special New Year’s Eve menu in addition to its regular menu. According to Uma’s owner, Conrad Karl, “We’re going to have traditional craft Russian New Year’s Eve dishes,” starting at 6 p.m. Among the special menu items will be Chicken Kiev, Herring Salad, bellinis with caviar and roasted leg of lamb. There will also be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight with Prosecco. “Our customers will get to experience some traditional Russian New Year’s Eve dishes that they wouldn’t be able to have anywhere else in Rockaway,” Karl said. “It’s a special night.” The Kerry Hills Irish Pub will ring in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight, free party favors and a “ complimentary buffet of proprietor Carmel O’Sullivan’s famous hospitality,” Patrick Clifford said. “The celebrations continue on January 1, with ‘Hair of the Dog’ spe-

The family owned and operated insurance agency has been providing flood, auto, home, condo, rental, commercial business, motorcycle, boat and more not only to Rockaway Peninsula but NYC, Nassau and Suffolk since 1994 – and you can be our next satisfied customer.

Call for details

718-474-1915

email: mquig44441@aol.com

Competitive pricing for comprehensive coverage and quality service.

at midnight on television. There will be a cash bar that evening. “People don’t always want to hang out in the party scene on New Year’s. This way they can have a nice dinner and then they can go home when they want,” owner Gerard Casey said. The New Year is also marked by ocean plunges on January 1. Groups, up and down the beach, will leap into the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean for an invigorating start to 2015.

PHYSICAL THERAPY - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - AQUATIC THERAPY 103-22 ROCKAWAWY BEACH BLVD ROCKAWAY PARK N.Y., 11694 718.318.8550

CALL TODAY TO START LIVING PAIN FREE.

• Post-op rehab • THR & TKR • Sciatica • Gait Training • Fibromyalgia • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Spinal Radiculopathy • Sports Therapy • Limited weight bearing status • General conditioning • Balance Training

0RT

Top Companies Protection Your Valuable Assests Are Chubb, The Hartford, GMAC and Travelers. If you are in need of insurance, you can count on Quigley Insurance.

cials: $4 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas until 6 p.m.” The Wharf will be hosting “Red Day” on New Year’s Day, a tradition that was started by The Wharf 30 years ago, according to a staff member. Those who wear red on New Year’s Day will receive half-priced drinks. The Wharf will be open starting at 9 a.m. On Beach 129th Street, Pico will have a full menu until 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, with additional specials for the evening. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and a late-night happy hour special from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. which includes $4 beers, $5 frozen margaritas and peanut buttercup martinis, $6 glasses of wine, and $6 Pico margaritas. For those recovering the next day, Pico will have a “hangover brunch” from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. which includes any brunch menu item plus $5 Bloody Mary’s or mimosas or $8 pitchers of Bloody Mary’s or mimosas. For those heading up to Breezy Point, the recently reopened Kennedy’s will have a few late-night New Year’s Eve seatings starting at 9 p.m. For $85 a person, plus tax, customers will receive a four-course dinner and will ring in the New Year with hats and noisemakers and a champagne toast as the Times Square ball drops

EXPERIENCE WHAT SETS US APART FROM ALL THE REST MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED. 00515RT

Page 12

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

BACK IN THE DAY Merry Christmas!

cater your holiday parties!

Let us

Hot and cold catering Party bagels & heros Appetizers Office parties Full catering menu available Visit us online to download our catering menu

95-11 ROCKAWAY BEACH BLVD.

We’re not sure what year this is but we know that’s the Beach Club and we’re pretty sure Santa is Harold Rochelle and the lovely Elf would be Bernadette.

ROCKAWAY BEACH, N.Y. 718.634.3196 • SURFSIDEBAGELS.COM

00586RT

GRAND OPENING

718-241-5462 • 6620 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234 • www.LimaMillBasin.com

ORDER ONLINE AT

www.LimaMillBasin.com

Lunch Special! $11 + tax Includes: 1/4 Chicken, Any Side Dish, Salad, Can of Soda

FREE Parking!

FREE PITCHER

Keyfood Plaza Lot

Mon-Fri: noon-3pm

718-241-LIMA Find us on

(5462)

6620 Avenue U • Brooklyn, NY 11234 (Located inside Keyfood Plaza)

www.LimaMillBasin.com

with 3 entrees with this ad!

10% OFF with this ad!

The Rockaway Times

Page 13

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

CLASSIC TILE

Designer Showroom - Large Inventory

Boardwalk Boo-Boo

THE

www.ClassicTileNewYork.com

5RT

30 South Bridge Street Staten Island, NY 10309 718-967-5700 Fax: 718-967-5707

WHARF

Rockaway’s Restaurant On The Bay “ There’s No Other Place Quite Like It”

COME SEE WHY!!

005 5RT

1635 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11214 718-331-2615 • 718-331-1242 Fax: 718-236-4740

CERAMIC TILE CRACKLE TILE GLASS TILE GLASS MOSAIC TILE GRANITE TILE MARBLE TILE MEDALLIONS METAL TILE MOSAIC TILE OUTDOOR TILE PORCELAIN TILE QUARRY TILE SLATE TILE SUBWAY TILE WOOD LOOK TILE

“... A beautiful place to eat, watch the lovely sunset, have a couple of drinks... The staff is wonderful, the food is good. It’s like a little mini-vacation...” Multimedia Edition, Aug. 22, 2008

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS MONDAY Steak, Chicken Shrimp Sizzlers - $9.75 TUESDAY Loin of Pork - $9.75 WEDNESDAY - Turkey - $9.75 THURSDAY - Pot Roast - $9.75 FRIDAY- Chicken, Flounder, Shrimp Francaise or Shrimp Scampi $14.75 SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Brunch 9am - 3pm Photo by Irv Gordon

A lazy river? A moat? No, just water flowing from a punctured water main which occurred as workers were removing the old boardwalk pilings at Beach 118th

Street. The overflow soon made its way onto the street, Many residents in oceanfront buildings were without water until repairs were made.

Or, Check out our full dinner menu! Rentable For All Occasions 416 BEACH 116th St.

On Jamaica Bay (Behind the Getty Gas Station) 718.474.8807

Open Year Round • 7 Days a Week Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 9am-8pm • Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 10pm • Fri., Sat., Sun.

Page 14

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Laurice Keating Real Estate

Contact info: 718-945-9267 | Visit us on the web @ www.LauriceKeatingRealty.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Mary O'Leary Glen DiResto Alice OConnor

Laurice Keating

Andrea Romeo

Anna Montella

Regina White

Lorraine Tom

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

$1,900 Rockaway Park Beach Block Three bedroom two baths eat in kitchen large living and dining room plus terrace

$2,300

$1,700

Ocean Ave South Beautiful Dunes section of Arverne by the Sea. Easthampton model 2 Bed 1.5 bath duplex. Ocean views! Yard space, parking permits, washer/dryer, central heat and air all walking distance to transportation to Manhattan, new YMCA and beautiful Rockaway Beach.

$1,300

$1,600

Beach 74th Street Two Bed One Bath apartment in the oceanfront community of Arverne by the Sea. Ocean view with full size washer/dryer, central heat and air, built in microwave, refrigerator with ice/water. Steps to beautiful Rockaway Beach, transportation to Manhattan, stores and new YMCA.

Seagrass Lane Brand new construction in the Dunes section of Arverne by the Sea. Two bed one bath apartment with balcony. End unit with lots of natural sunlight. Washer/dryer, central heat and air, parking permits. Walk to all transportation to Manhattan, brand new YMCA and beautiful Rockaway Beach.

Ocean Avenue North Brand new construction in the Dunes section of Arverne by the Sea. Washer/ dryer, central heat and air, parking permit. Steps to transportation to Manhattan, brand new YMCA and beautiful Rockaway beach.

HOMES FOR SALE $1,600

Schooner Street Beautiful Breakers section of Arverne by the Sea. 2 Bed Duplex includes private rooftop terrace and bonus room. End unit with tons of sunlight. Permit parking, central air, washer/ dryer; all steps to stores, transportation to Manhattan, brand new YMCA and Rockaway Beach.

Seasgrass Lane Beautiful Dunes section of the oceanfront community of Arverne by the Sea. Brand new construction. Two bed with balcony. Parking permits, washer/dryer, central heat and air. Hardwood floors throughout. All within walking distance to transportation to Manhattan, brand new YMCA and beautiful Rockaway Beach.

214a beach 117 st Second block from the beach;around the corner from retail shopping and mass transit.This home has all new electric and heating system.Three bedrooms,LR,DR,EIK,one full bath and a large front porch.Priced to sell!

$305,000

$1,299,000

$379,000

134-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Heart of Belle Harbor contemporary. This home has it all,five bedrooms,three full baths,state of the art EIK; FDR & LR w/WBFP, glass enclosed sun room,home office, large family room w/additional WBFP, craft and game room,laundry room, private driveway and beautiful park like grounds.

$729,000

$450,000

$605,000

323 BEACH 147 ST

BUILD YOUR DREAM BEACH HOUSE LOCATION: ONE OF NEPONSIT’S MOST DESIRABLE BLOCKS BUILDING SIZE: 25x37 PROPERTY SIZE: 42x100 THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$549,000

LOT FOR SALE 117-12 Ocean Promenade ROCKAWAY PARK OCEAN FRONT COOP VERY SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF MANHATTAN SKY LINE AND JAMAICA BAY. LOW COMMON CHARGES AND MOVE IN CONDITION!

$189,000

Post sandy Build your own dream house This home needs a family ready! Willing! And able! To comlpete it’s renovation.Heating and electric have been replaced.

69-17 Catamaran Way Beach Front Community Beautiful Two Family Home Located In The Most Desirable “Breakers” Section Of Averne By The Sea. The Owners Three Bedroom Unit Has Many Upgrades Throughout,A Huge Backyard,Ocean Views Galore, 15 Years Remaining On The Tax Abatement And A One Bedroom Income Producing Unit For Rent.

CO-OP / CONDOS 136 Beach 117th TWO BEDROOM CONDO WITH BALCONY AND ONE CAR PARKING TWO FULL BATH ROOMS MASTER BATH WITH JACUZZI. SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM AND DINNING ROOM, BAMBOO FLOORING,WASHER AND DRYER. THE OCEAN GRANDE HAS 24-HOUR SECURITY STATION,STATE OF THE ART GYM,BEAUTIFUL PARTY ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE AND BAR.

560 BEACH 132 ST

430 BEACH 130 STREET BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE HEART OF BELLE HARBOR. BEACH 130TH STREET 40X100 PROPERTY LOT PRICED TO SELL! $350,000

00422RT

$1,750

337 Beach 86 St Semi attached five bedroom colonial w/ 2.5 baths. Main level has an open floor plan. Wood flooring throughout the main level and second story. Third floor has new carpeting enclosed carport, secluded back yard, large front porch, new heating and electrical system move in condition.

The Rockaway Times

Page 15

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

NEPONSIT REALTY inc P 718.945.2411

Licensed Real Estate Broker Geri Lipsman

www.neponsitrealty.com

since 1986

SELLER’S MARKET! BUYERS WAITING! LISTINGS NEEDED! HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE

COOPS FOR SALE

VIEW THE SUNSET

Adorable Bright and Sunny 2 Room / Studio Coop, with Hardwood Floors, High Ceillings, Pleanty of Closets, New Kitchen Appliances and Low Maintaince $474.00 Asking $129K Call Susan 347 260 3891

This home is Post Sandy and ready for the perfect couple to complete the process of a new home. Create your dream house. Heating and electric have been replaced.

$649K

ntr

o nC

IVE

HEART OF BELLE HARBOR

Adorable L shaped Studio unit, move in, Murphy Bed, hardwood floors, plently of closets, great outdoor space/terrace, low maintenance

BRICK TWO FAMILY GREAT VALUE! 2 bedroom over 2 bedroom, eat-in-kitchen, living room, hardwood flooring, large unfinished basement with access door to back, carport & extra parking space, side yard.

Call Susan Lavin 347-260-3891 $144K

$599K

NEW TO MAKET

Move right in this one bedroom coop unit. Large living room and dining area, galley kitchen, six closets, great views of Manhattan. Can make a deal with furnishings.

$189K

OCEAN GRANDE CONDO

3 bedroom, 2 full bath, terrace, parking

$525K

tr on

OCEAN FRONT COOP

Move right in to this one bedroom unit,totally renovated to perfection, granite, stainless appliances, five closets. Exceptional value! Let’s Make A Deal!

$179K

SIV

C EX

OCEAN GRANDE CONDO Extra Lg 2 BR & 1.5 bth, Bright & Airy, with Open Floor Plan with Large Terr, with Ocean & Bay Views. New Appls., W/D, Indoor Deeded Parking Spot, Fitness Ctr, Concierge, Rooftop Deck. Pet Friendly Bldg. Must see. Call Susan Lavin 347-260-3891

Asking $430K

OCEANFRONT TERRACE COOP

Renovated one bedroom, new kitchen & bath. Owner ready.

$235K

A BEACH HAVEN COOP

BEACH BLOCK BELLE HARBOR

2 bedroom, 2 full bath, over 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, terraces, four car parking, great yard, Priced for immediate sale. Call Susan Lavin 347-260-3891

TURN KEY, one BR, new appliances, spacious, 5 closets, VERY LOW MAINT. IMMACULATE, AFFORDABLE AND COMFORTABLE. Great views, skyline and Sunsets.

$179K

$725K

BELLE HARBOR SPECTACULAR

LEGAL 2 FAMILY

50x100, Immaculate, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, newly renovated, eat-in kitchen, den, laundry room. Rental apartment, 2 bedroom, all new.

$785K

Licensed Sales Agents Susan Lavin Kate Patterson

Gorgeous kitchen & bathrooms, 2 large BRs, 1.5 bth, hdwd flrs, HUGE terr. Indoor Pkg. Common charges cover water, heat, garbage & snow removal, general upkeep /landscaping.

PRESENT ALL OFFERS!! MOTIVATED SELLER! A must see. Call Susan Lavin 347-260-3891

$299K

Tradition

ur Clients are always satisfied with our performance and the ability to get the job done!

Call Us!

Integrity

Wishing All The Merriest Christmas! Good Cheer, Peace and Joy Geri, Susan And Kate After the holidays pass and the New Year begins, if you are thinking about selling, call us. Buyers are anxiously waiting, since inventory is at a low. We have many families, they are qualified to purchase and ready to make a deal happen. Call us now! We can appraise your property & walk you effortlessly through the process, getting the job done with ease… Hope to hear from you soon! Geri, Susan & Kate

APARTMENTS

ONE BEDROOM B. 124 - LR/DR combo, terrace, pay elec $1400 B. 123 - Great boardwalk building, excellent condition, parking extra, pay G&E $1350-1500 B. 140 - 2nd level, furnished, includes all util. $1500 B. 109 - Studio, Adorable Bunglow, pay all utilities. Must have Good Credit. Call Susan 347 260 3891 $1150 B124 1 bed apt new kitchen and bath pay gas and electric Must have Good credit $1050 Call Susan 347 260 3891 TWO BEDROOMS B. 111 - pay all utilities. Good credit Call Susan 347 260 3891 $1450 B. 118 - Totally renovated, high end, L shaped L/R + D/R, w/d, dishwasher, ground level, pay all util $1700 Arverne By The Sea - UNITS AVAILABLE, mint, pay all utilities $1600 B. 108 - brand new with new appliances. Bunglow like having your own little house. Pay all Utilies, Call Susan 347 260 3891 $1800 B. 124 - Oceanfront Coop w/ terrace . Need good credit. Pay G&E. No parking $1800. B. 120 – move right in, spacious, + sun room, huge walk in closet, parking, pay gas & elec $1500. Call Kate Patterson 917 -680-8051 THREE BEDROOMS Ocean Grande - Large rooms, 2 bath, w/d, terrace, parking, pay elec $2200 B. 122 - Totally renovated, 2 bath, formal dining room, storage, pets welcome, w/d hook up, pvt.driveway, use of yard, pay all util. $2100 - Rented B. 130 - Totally renovated, Extra Large rooms 2 baths w/d, terrance and summer parking. Pay G&E $2100 B. 124 - Spacious apartment 2 full baths & 2 1/2 Baths, Basement, Yard, Long Driveway. Pay all utilities $2400 00581RT

Page 16

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

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 • Gail Opromalla Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington • Ariana David • Colleen Brady

The Rockaprop Team

417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE

LEGAL 3 FAMILY  80'X100' LOT

Calling all investors or savvy home buyers! Fully detached newly renovated 3 BR front home with two 1BR rentals out back. Hardwood floors, SS appliances and central air. $599,000 NEPONSIT

2nd Home From the Beach Live luxuriously in this immaculate Neponsit home with ocean views from almost EVERY room. 4+BR’S and 3.5 baths. 71’ x 100’ lot. $2,799,000

BELLE HARBOR

Completely Renovated GORGEOUS 5BR, 4 bath home with 4 covered porches! New kitchen, new roof, new siding, new windows and new fin bsmt! 100’ x 60’ lot. $1,195,000

Warm Regards, Lisa, Barbara, Nia, Gail, Melissa Colleen, Ariana and Nancy

BELLE HARBOR

Oceanfront Land 89’ x 100’ Start designing your cutting-edge 4,400 sq ft oceanfront home. Owner financing available. A once in a lifetime opportunity! $2,699,000

NEPONSIT

Built to the Highest Standards! Travertine floors, fireplace, in-ground heated pool. Sub Zero appliances, radiant heat and central air. Motivated seller. $1,159,000

UPPER BELLE HARBOR

Option to Own or Rent Fabulous 4 BR, 5 bath home brings the term “turn-key” to a whole new level! Selling or renting, fully and luxuriously furnished. $2,200,000

RENTE

NEPONSIT

Sprawling Split Level Spacious 4 BR, 3 bath split level. Gorgeous 60’x100’ corner property with patio, private parking and garage. $999,000

BELLE HARBOR

ROCKAWAY PARK

BELLE HARBOR

ARVERNE BY THE SEA

Victorian Charmer Legal 3 family home has been renovated from top to bottom. Truly a turn key home. Price reduced for immediate sale! $649,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

On The Water - Amazing Sunsets! Fabulous Buy! This semi-attached home features 3 BR’s, 2 baths, HW floors, HUGE decked yard on an over-sized 26’x143’ property. $449,000

BROAD CHANNEL

Long Private Driveway! Rare find, newly renovated 3 BR home with an open floor plan and PRIVATE DRIVEWAY! Beautiful kitchen, new deck and fenced in yard. $339,000

Legal 2 Family MOTHER DAUGHTER Immaculate legal 2 family on a 50’x100’ lot in Belle Harbor. 5BR, 3 bath home, large back deck. Plenty of parking! $785,000

Move right in! Large 4 BR home with HW floors, large EIK with Sub Zero fridge, home office, LR and DR. Decked yard, garage and paved parking pad. $615,000

TRACT N O C IN BROAD CHANNEL

On the Canal Rare 2 family on a canal with pvt back deck! This home is on the west side, close to shops and public transportation to NYC. $425,000

ARVERNE

BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE

HUGE 2 FAMILY IN SURF TOWN

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year.

UPPER BELLE HARBOR

Present All Offers! Solid brick tudor home with 4 large BRs, 3 baths, enclosed terrace, study room/ office, HW floors, large bsmt with high ceilings. $799,000

3 Year Member

Detached - 30’ x 100’ This home has an updated kitchen, den/office, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, full bsmt, HW floors, decked yard and long pvt drive. $289,000

Move in Ready Beautiful brick 3 BR home has brand new kitchen, large LR, FDR with French doors, HW floors and a long private driveway. $749,000

Legal Two Family Move right in to this mint 3 BR, 2.5 bath semi attached home. Private parking with garage and a cozy 1 bedroom rental. Call us today! $550,000

BROAD CHANNEL

Turn Key Home Fully renovated, 4 BR, 2.5 bath home. Open layout, granite counter top, private deck with Jamaica views and a decked yard with pool. $399,000

ROCKAWAY BEACH

Old World Charm Attached 2 family is in need of restoring. Currently being used as a 1 family. Full basement and high ceilings! $245,000

In the heart of Rockaway Beach. This large 2 family semi attached home is a great investment for any buyer. Fully detached 2 car garage on a 70'x71' property. Will not last! $249,000

UPPER BELLE HARBOR

Fully Renovated No expense was spared on this fabulous all brick 2 family. Heated paved driveway and stairs; no shoveling required! 5BR, 5.5 bath $1,600,000

BELLE HARBOR

Oceanfront Two Family! The only oceanfront legal 2 family home for under a million! Buy your own slice of beachfront with the Atlantic ocean in your front yard. $919,000

BELLE HARBOR

Spectacular Sunset Views Beautiful 4BR, 3 bath home with custom mill work, stained glass windows, FLR, fireplace, 2 car garage with private parking. $699,000

ARVERNE BY THE SEA Legal 2 Family

Mint move in condition 3BR, 2.5 baths with a 2 BR rental unit for a guaranteed income. Private parking! $549,000

OLD

JUST S

ROCKAWAY PARK

Needs Tender Loving Care What a STEAL! PS114 District is ready for its forever family. 3 BR 1.5 baths, great block. Personalize this lovely home. $399,000

OLD

JUST S

BROAD CHANNEL

Attention Water Lovers Do you dream of living on the water with your boat? Just the right touch will make this ranch a magnificent home! $219,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Income Producer 10 unit apt. building 2nd property from the beach, all new mechanicals, roof and 10 parking spaces. Gross $140k+. $1,300,000

TRACT N O C IN BAYSWATER

A Beautiful Tree Lined St Beautiful 5 BR, 3 bath home on a spacious 100’ x 170’ property. Move in condition with private parking and 2 car garage. $850,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Legal 2 Family Home Brick home on large corner lot! This 3BR 2 bath has EIK with granite counters, FDR, LR, 1 car garage, PS114 school district. $699,000

ROCKAWAY BEACH

Investment Opportunity! Tremendous 2 family home, upper unit has 6 BR’s, 2.5 baths and rooftop patio. Lower unit has 2 BR, 1 bath/ Rent roll of $46,500 per year. $515,000

BROAD CHANNEL

Beautiful Turn Key Home! Fully updated and renovated throughout. Large 3 BR’s, 2 full baths, LR wih wood burning fireplace, gleaming HW floors. $385,000

OLD

JUST S

BROAD CHANNEL

Handyman Special This 3 BR, 1.5 bath home already has new electric, window’s doors and sheet rock. Make an offer and make it your own. $215,000

With Honesty, Intregrity And Trust...Our Team Of Agents Gets The Job Done!

The Rockaway Times

Page 17

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

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 • Gail Opromalla Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington • Ariana David • Colleen Brady

The Rockaprop Team

3 Year Member

417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

It’s a Sellers Market! Winter can be the BEST time to sell your home and this winter is no exception. Inventory is low and we have serious qualified buyers, ready to purchase homes in all price ranges. Don’t wait until Spring – get ahead of the crowd and let us bring our buyers to you today! Interested in knowing the value of your home or looking for ways to increase it’s worth? Call us today for a private consultation, there’s no obligation and it’s completely FREE of charge. ondos and ROCKAWAY BEACH

Oceanfront Condo Move right into this brand new modern 3 BR, 2 bath apartment with HW floors, 2 balconies, spectacular ocean views and private parking.$525,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

ROCKAWAY BEACH

ACT R T N O IN C

UPPER BELLE HARBOR

BELLE HARBOR

Oceanfront Apartment Get in while you can, this 2BR, 2 bath oceanfront apartment has a private terrace with stunning ocean views and private parking. $449,000

TRACT N O C IN ROCKAWAY PARK

Beach Block Condo Priced to sell, 3 BR, 2 baths, balcony with ocean views. Spacious living room, dining room area with private parking! $329,000

Bay Views Galore! Beautiful 2BR apartment with huge 32’ water view deck, perfect for summer cookouts and parties with your family and friends. Parking available $269,000

Why Bother Renting? This apt features old world charm, arched doorways, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Gorgeous sunsets. $199,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Oceanfront Penthouse This 3 BR, 2 full bath is oozing with charm. HW floors, granite counters, Juliette balcony, roof top deck and private parking. $519,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Belle Shores Condominium Sunlight filled 2 BR end unit which has a ton of upgrades, white oak floors, custom kitchen, California closets, a deep jacuzzi W/D and parking. $399,000

o o s

Oceanfront Co-Op Dazzling ocean views from every window. Fabulous sun drenched rooms, 2 BR, 2 bath. Fully upgraded. Motivated Seller! $325,000

114 School District Desirable 1 BR with large private terrace (5’x25’), beautiful counter-tops and common laundry area. Shared roof top deck with ocean views. $269,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

TRACT N O C IN

ROCKAWAY PARK

ROCKAWAY BEACH

ROCKAWAY PARK

The Coral House Brand new 2 BR, 1 bath ground floor condo unit is super convenient for all and newly renovated. Close to all. $195,000

129th: 2BR, 1BA Updated, HW floors, SS Appliances(N.C). . . 125th: 4BR, 2BA Spacious & Bright All Utilities Incl. (C.B) . . . . 125th: 3BR, 2BA Great Duplex Apt. w/Large Terrace (N.C) . . 124th: 3BR, 2BA Newly Renovated w/Yard & Parking(C.B) . . 123rd: 2BR, 1BA Oceanfront Corner New Kitchen/Bath(C.B). 123rd: 3BR, 2BA Traditional Home for Rent w/Garage(M.C) . 122nd: 2BR, 1BA Beach Block Spacious Unit w/Parking(C.B). 121st: 1BR, 1BA Huge Apt. Nicest Oceanfront Building(B.F) . 120th: 3BR, 2BA Beach Block, HW Floors, Driveway(M.C) . . . 119th: 1BR, 1BA Newly Renovated With Great Views(C.B) . . 119th: 1BR, 1BA Large Apt. HW floors, SS Appliances (C.B) . . 119th: 1BR, 1BA Spacious, Many Closets, Great View(C.B). . .

ee a

ROCKAWAY PARK

Oceanfront Co-op SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS!!! 2 BR end unit with terrace, HW floors, large master BR in a well maintained oceanfront building. $275,000

ACT R T N O IN C ROCKAWAY BEACH

Comes with Parking! Come enjoy your 2 BR ocean view condo in the heart of it all. Pet friendly building has a common laundry and rec room. $249,000 Oceanfront Co-op Gorgeous studio converted to a 1BR, private oceanfront terrace, HW floors and modern kitchen. Priced to sell! $149,000

TRACT N O C IN

en ta s • • • • • • • • • • • •

ROCKAWAY PARK

Belle Shores Condominium Beautiful condo by the sea, spacious 2BR, 2 full bath middle unit, private storage and private parking. Call today for private showing! $425,000

New Construction Condo’s Buy a new condo for as little as 5% down. 2 and 3 BR’s available with SS appliances, HW floors, laundryinunitandprivate terrace. Gated parking available. $299,990

ARVERNE

Huge Price Reduction! Surfers Delight. Beach block 2BR condo in immaculate condition with new cherry hardwood floors and custom blinds just installed. $249,000

Why Are You Still Renting? Large 1BR Come enjoy the beach in this low maintenance condo with spacious rec room and beautiful grounds with BBQ area. $199,000

ROCKAWAY PARK

Modern Oceanfront Building Large 2BR, 2 bath with LR, dinette area, modern eat in kitchen,SS appliances, private ocean view terrace and private parking. $439,000

Large 1 Bedroom Co-op This apt has everything you need, from the beach to your very own private terrace. Completely upgraded with Jacuzzi. Call today! $235,000

BELLE HARBOR

Location, Location, Location! This adorable L-Shaped Studio is located in a great spot! Close to the beach and all stores! H/W Floors, Low maintenance! $129,000

enta s . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . .

o f o ur

. . . . . . . . . . . .

.$1,450 .$2,500 .$2,500 .$2,500 .$1,800 .$2,300 .$1,750 .$1,300 .$2,200 .$1,425 .$1,425 .$1,395

• • • • • • • • • • • •

118th: 2BR, 1BA Newly Renovated,SS Appliances,W/D(M.C) . 117th: 2BR, 1.5BA Completely New, Great Apartment(B.F). . . 113th: 2BR, 1BA Beach Block Apt. Spacious & Clean(M.C.) . . . 109th: 1BA Adorable Studio Apt. In A Brick Bungalow(M.C) . 100th: 3BR, 2BA Hardwood Floors and Private Balcony(M.C) . 96th: 4BR, 1BA Wood floors & A Large Open Kitchen (A.D) . . . 96th: 2BR, 1BA Upper Floor Apt./Immaculate Building(M.C). . 95th: 1BR, 1BA 3rd Floor, Ocean Views, Close To All (M.C) . . . . 84th: 2BR, 1BA Brand New Walk In, Great Location(B.F) . . . . . 80th:2BR, 1BA Ocean View,SS Appliances,New Floors(N.C) . . 69th: 3BR,2.5BA Spacious Layout Perfect For A Family(M.C) . . 65th: 2BR, 2BA Brand New End Unit With Private Deck(B.F) . .

is ting s at WWW. O

O .

. . . . . . . . . . . .

.$1,700 .$1,600 .$1,550 . . $950 .$1,800 .$1,800 .$1,500 .$1,300 .$1,200 .$1,700 .$2,400 .$2,500

Page 18

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

PIZZE

The Rockaway Times

MORE BACK IN THE DAY

alk

Katie McFadden’s homework assignment to rewrite a Christmas song in Miss Kuffner’s 4th grade class at PS 114 in 1998 (Tune of Jingle Bell Rock).

RIA • RESTAURANT

Rockaway, Rockaway, Rockaway rock Rockaway fun and Rockaway sun Surfing and swimming the whole day through...In the summer air! What a fun time, in the summer time, to waste your days away Go to the Beach Club and have a mini sub...Or ride your bike all day.

AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA - 68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd -

347-619-8002 WE DO HOLIDAY CATERING OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL 7PM

Rockaway, Rockaway, Rockaway rock Rockaway fun and Rockaway sun Mix and mingle with the people who are single And have a Rockaway, have a Rockaway, have a Rockaway day!

FREE DELIVERY

Celebrating 38 Years Of Serving The Community

From Beach 149th to Mott Avenue

Any Pie With This Ad

Any Catering Order

*Not to be combined with any other offer *Excludes Pizzettes

With This Ad

(pick-up only)

Pick Up or Free Delivery

• Complete Surgical Suite with full monitoring of your pet on site. • Digital Radiographs taken on premises. • The most modern dental equipment used in our dental suite. • Expert grooming by a fully licensed professional. • Specialized Treatments:Chemotherapy, Stem Cell Therapy, Acupuncture. • Fun and clean separate boarding facilities for dogs and cats. The cats get to watch “Cat TV” and play on their gym. Dogs are walked several times a day and given lots of love and hugs Monday through Friday 10-1 and 2-4 • Saturday 10-3 Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5-7

2 OFF 10 OFF

Dr. Jay Rogoff • Dr. Allan Simon • Dr. Susan Whittred • Dr. Clifford Mardinger • Dr. Andrew Baker

Mon-Thurs 10-10 • Fri-Sat 10-11 • Sun 11-10

005

OPEN 7 DAYS

114-10 Beach Channel Drive • Rockaway Park, NY • 718-474-0500 FREE PARKING IN REAR OF OUR HOSPITAL

www.animalhospitaloftherockaways.com

BAYVIEW URGENT CARE CENTER

Wal k- Ins Ar e W el com e - N o A p p o i n t m e n t s N e c e s s a ry ! • EKG • Lab Work • Pulmonary Function Testing • Asthma Attacks • Ear Infections • Fractures • Minor Lacerations• Stitches • Vaccinations • Physicals • DOT Exams • X-Ray • Ultra-Sounds and Dopplers Available And More by Appointment

Doctors

Sadhana Gupta, MD Zoya Koroleva, DO Stanislav Kaminyar, DO Alla Buzinover, DO

Proudly Serving the Rockaway Community for Over 2 Years OPEN 7 Days: Monday – Friday 9 am – 8 pm Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 3 pm

Most Insurance Plans Accepted – Parking Available

WE SPEAK ENGLISH, RUSSIAN

115-06 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 101, Rockaway Park, NY - 718-474-7744

The Rockaway Times

Page 19

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Rockaway Gliders Presents THE WINTER

“DROP FOR DOUGH” BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST

500 firsT PriZe

As the Rockaway Gliders Fitness Studio expands its capabilities in helping people get healthier, we are excited to bring some added incentive to those folks looking to look and feel better about themselves.

Our “Drop for Dough” contest will begin on Monday,

January 5, 2015

with contestant weigh-ins and will run for 6 weeks, ending with weigh-outs on Monday, February, 16, 2015. The contestant who loses the highest percentage of body weight will win the grand prize of 500. To help people in their quest, Rockaway Gliders will offer contestants the $200 “Drop for Dough Package with Perks”. The package includes a 6 week membership with unlimited classes on the existing studio schedule. A 20% off personal training discount and a 20% off deal on the best weight loss diet in Rockaway, “Mary’s Meals”. You can come by the studio or sign up online. Be sure to register quickly as this event will sell out early.

The Rockaway

Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Walk/Run

A Great Holiday Family Event! Saturday, December 20th at 11am

Start & finish at Beach 95th St. & Shore Front Parkway Each participant will receive their own Santa suit to run in and entry to the post race party at Bungalow Bar. Race day registration and suit pick up up is at Bungalow Bar on 12/20 from 9:30 to 10:45 am. Post race party at Bungalow Bar immediately after the run. This event will be raising funds for the Rockaway Youth CYO Cross Country Track Teams so come on out and support our kids while having some great fun. The cost is $35 for all.

Seniors Fitness Classes: Tues and Fri at 10:30.

What A Special Gift Idea! TransformaTion Packages Package 1 $699: 30 day Transformation Package:

- or - 3 Personal Training Session - 12 Personal Training Sessions - 21 classes - 24 Mary’s Meals to go - 24 Mary’s Meals to go

Package 2 $399: 15 day Transformation Package: - or - 3 Personal Training Session - 6 Personal Training Sessions - 9 classes - 12 Mary’s Meals to go - 12 Mary’s Meals to go

Package 3 $199: 7 Day Transformation Package: - or - 2 Personal Training Session - 3 Personal Training Sessions - 2 classes - 3 Mary’s Meals to go - 4 Mary’s Meals to go

www.rockawaygliders.com • Email: mary.rockawaygliders@gmail.com

00569RT

114-04 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 • 718-945-2063

By Katie McFadden

The students of P.S. 253Q had a very special Christmas week at school. Through New York Cares and Bank of America, 534 students received presents that they wished for. The students of P.S. 253Q in Far Rockaway were able to take part in a holiday wish list letter writing campaign through New York Cares. In a partnership with Bank of America, all of the wishes were granted and the students received their gifts throughout the week. The staff of P.S. 253Q received the shipment of gifts on Tuesday, December 16, and just had a few days to sort them out between the many classes and students. The fourth and fifth grade classes received their gifts on Friday, while second and third grade got theirs on Monday and the Pre-K through first grade students received

theirs on Tuesday, December 23, following a Christmas recital. Each of the Pre-K through first grade students wore their holiday best and performed songs like “Jingle Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Feliz Navidad,” “All I Want for Christmas is You” and a few numbers from the popular animated movie, “Frozen.” After they performed, Santa Claus arrived and the students were called by name to the stage, to meet Santa and to collect their wrapped gift. “These are gifts that were given in a generous manner,” Principal Phoebe Grant-Robinson announced to the parents that came to watch. “Let’s emphasize gratitude and continue to have our children practice this. That’s what we’re here for; generosity and gratitude.” New York Cares and P.S. 253Q have had an ongoing relationship since Sandy. The non-profit has sponsored many events with the school including back to school events, family nights, dinners, civic engagement seminars and more.

Beach Bonds There is always so much to thankful for at Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. For many this is a favorite time of year, celebrating with family and friends, a year coming to an end, a new year and a fresh start about to unfold. Gift giving, merriment and holiday cheer! But, lets all be honest. We can’t wait to get back on the beach ! Let’s face it, we are all here for the same reason! That amazing place just a block or two or three from each and everyone of us. Whether you love the beach or the bay, how can anyone not love living on our great peninsula? A few weeks back a fellow Rockaway peninsula resident, Edwin Williams, called me to talk about some ideas to make our peninsula a better place to live. We spoke about the opportunities to bring kids together and ideas which would make out little slice of heaven here on The Rock, even better. After our phone call I thought about what the best part of living on this great peninsulas was for me. My

conclusion was simple, the fact that Edwin would reach out to talk about ideas to make our very special place that much better. A simple phone call where he spoke of making our home a better place. We are fortunate to have amazingly wonderful people on The Peninsula and we are extremely fortunate to have an amazing device to help us stay united. That device is our beloved beach and soon to be reborn boardwalk! There are not many places on this earth that have an artery, as beautiful as ours, running through each and every neighborhood forming a natural bond of human activity, especially on those hot summer days! Our beaches and boardwalk have always been and will always be the great unifier which will bind our little slice of heaven through the sands of time! As for me, all I want for Christmas is my summer back, of course our boardwalk back. And, let’s not forget a little bit of that great Rockaway sunshine smiling down on all of us! Just can’t wait!

Caring for Children in Our Community for over 20 years Open 7 Days a week • Doctor Available 24/7

Douglas F. Friedfeld, M.D., F.A.A.P. Monique S. Hanono, M.D., F.A.A.P. Board Certified Pediatricians 114-12 Beach Channel Dr. Rockaway Park, NY 11694

718.474.3375

120 W. Park Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 516.889.1366

Island Pediatric Associates, PLLC

00308RT

Christmas Comes to P.S. 253Q

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

00558RT

Page 20

The Rockaway Times

Amstel

Page 21

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

WHEN ACC DEN

HAPPEN...

O BODY OW N NC.

WE RE

HERE

ERV N HE ROCKAWAY PEN N LA OR ORE HAN 25 YEAR

WA CH

RAND OPEN N

...

O R 2ND HOP CO N OON

! W NE NO

OO B

ALL

Accudraft Downdraft Bake Spray Booth

Enterprise & Hertz Rental Cars Available

344 B

74 A N LOCA

LEASE RETURN SPECIALISTS

71-10 B

718.634.0651

D 0057 RT

Page 22

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

The Rockaway Times

Register for Child Care Training Registration has begun for the program and will continue through Friday, January 9, 2015. The 13-week child care training program will begin on Monday, January 12, 2015, and will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. The training classes will be held at Blanche Daycare located at 4402 Beach Channel Drive. For further information, please contact Annette Cohen at 646-229-0322.

The Business Outreach Center (BOC) is launching its free child care training course for homebased child care providers called, “Child Care Means Business.” Now in its twelfth year, this child care training program is being offered to the Far Rockaway community, thanks to funding made available by Councilman Donovan Richards. Participants will receive certificates in business management, nutrition, and early childhood development upon completion of the child care training program.

Recently, I needed help with many daily activities and for the first time, I felt gracious and grateful accepting all of the help that came my way. And it has been so abundant. I finally learned the lesson my father tried to get my mother to learn. I remember him telling me how he would urge my mother to accept the neighbor’s offer to pick up something at the store, even if she didn’t need anything, because it is important to receive as well as to give. Coming from a giving, giving family, I always felt that I didn’t want anyone to do anything for me, although I was always happy to give and to anticipate what someone might need. It felt uncomfortable to accept people going out of their way for me. Through cultivating an open heart by practicing yoga: focused breathing, doing postures and mindful concentration, this has fallen by the wayside. I do feel peaceful about accepting the kindnesses, food, shopping, gifts, etc. probably because I feel worthy, centered and closer to my own heart than ever before. And I am truly grateful. Could the heart be the center of our being? In the documentary “I AM”, Tom Shadyac, endeavors to prove, among other things, that the heart, not the brain, may be our primary organ of intelligence,

Advertise In The Rockaway Times 718-634-3030

Off All ds Surfboar

%ff

20o

L/S Tees

Summer Tees

irts

Sweatsh

SURF SHOP 192 Beach 92nd St.

718-318-7997

00564RT

ories - e! s s e c c a , f mor uits f sur ll line o products, wax & All Wetss and u F s ateboard air k p s Glove ies e r f , o s e n ! leash lectio Boot Large se kate accessories s and eryday Open ev tmas! s ‘til Chri 5pm t 10am o

Receive with Grace & Gratitude i.e., it tells our brain what to do. Whether we believe this or not, it’s worth thinking about. Give some thought to when you are on the receiving end, whether it be a gift, fulfillment of a need or some random act of kindness. How do you feel? Do you experience that internal smile, that feeling of warmth? That is what it feels like to have an open heart and to accept the bountiful gifts around us. If you do not feel that, step on the heart-opening path – visualize actually stepping onto a path. Raise your shoulders up back and down allowing the chest to expand. Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the center of your heart space. You may want to place your hand on your heart and imagine the opening and warmth from within. Practice this frequently with a phrase that resonates within you. You are on your way to opening your heart, fulfilling your innermost part and receiving all of the gifts that abound. Receive the act of kindness without thinking about how you’re going to reciprocate for that moment, enjoy the gift of that person and you will feel more connected, you will know what it feels like to be at the other end of all that you give and you will gain a sense of humanity. Question/comment? Email us at BeWellBeHappy2@gmail.com.

Let US know what YOU think! Love us? Like us? Hate us? We want to KNOW!

The Rockaway Times

Page 23

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Facts You Probably Don’t Need way to cocaine, which is why we always crave more. ☛ You’re more likely to get stung by a bee on a windy day than in any other weather. (Guess we’re easing pickings here in Rockawindy). ☛ Only 55 percent of all Americans know that the sun is a star. (The other 45 percent think Kim Kardashian is). ☛ And the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The Jim Carrey version. Who knew? ☛ Christmas is a great time to exercise. You will walk an average of five miles between the parking lot and stores, however, don’t let this give you a false sense of security, most people still gain those pesky Christmas pounds despite this.

Behind the Beard: Rockaway’s Santa (Continued from page 4) kid’s voice. I wish I knew who that boy was so I could help him. I really wish I knew. He disappeared into the crowd,” MacLeod said, holding back tears as he shared the memory. Like the case for most in Rockaway, Sandy didn’t spare Santa when she hit. Santa lost his suit in the trunk of his car when the peninsula was flooded. However, by chance, MacLeod bumped into a woman from a charity group based in Manhattan, who happened to mention that her group just bought a brand new Santa suit and they were looking for someone to fill it. “Santa was able to fulfill her group’s needs and when Santa came to help the kids after Sandy, in the parking lot of Waldbaums, he was wearing a new suit that year. It’s the same suit he has today,” MacLeod said. “This particular suit has been all over Rockaway. I can’t even recall all of the places I’ve been.” While volunteering his time for free, being Santa comes with its own rewards. “When I lay down in bed, especially in December, I just know that some little boy or girl got

something special. I always put that on the top of my list,” he said. MacLeod plans to continue his Santa duty for as long as he can. “I’ll continue to be Santa until I die. I think no matter where I am, no matter what I do, the month of December will be time for Santa,” he said. “If I was lying in a hospital bed at my worst, I would still think that Santa is there. I stopped believing in Santa at an early age, but to this day, I know Santa will be there.”

Fried Cabbage with Sausage By Sharon Feldman

This recipe is courtesy of Judy Hall, with a little twist from me. Here’s a low carb recipe for all of you! Makes about 8 servings. 1 stick butter 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (I like Savoy) 1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced into round pieces 1 (15 ounce) can diced rotel tomatoes ( I use the rotel as it kicks it

up a notch) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Melt butter in a large skillet. Add cabbage, onion, and cook on medium high for about 5 minutes, stirring to keep from sticking to the pan. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer 20-25 minutes. You can substitute any smoked sausage. You might also like to use a little hot chili sauce.

A Blessed And Joyous Christmas To All! From Lana’s Loft

165 Beach 116th St, 3rd Floor • Rockaway, NY Open 7 Days A Week • 718 945 5885

00580RT

We don’t verify these facts – in fact, they might not be facts. But the internet says they are. ☛ The world’s smallest international bridge is between the US and Canada and it’s 32 feet long. ☛ In Denmark it is not illegal to escape prison. ☛ From the time that Pluto became a planet to the time its planetship was revoked, it never completed a full revolution around the sun. ☛ Eating chocolate while studying increases your chances of understanding the material and performing well (though it does not help people understand Boyleing Points which is often incomprehensible). ☛ Bacon overloads the pleasure centers of the brain in a similar

FRENCHY’S MAJOR LEAGUE

BARBERSHOP Senior Citizen $10 every day. Special Needs Children: FREE

Open 7 Days A Week Mon-Sat 9am-9pm • Sunday 10am-6pm

171 Beach 116th Street Rockaway Park, NY 11694

634-6800 • 634-6955

00 0 RT

9904 ROCKAWAY BEACH BLVD. 347-926-4982

Page 24

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

The Best for Last 2014 was a great year or a rough one, depending upon not only one’s out look on life, but other indices, such as finances, deaths in the family and definitely some of the horrific crimes that took place across the country and the fallout it brought. One thing I hope to leave behind in 2014 for the Rockaways is something that stings my heart sharply: neglect. It’s a silent killer and something that can level us all when we see it right before us and we don’t know why we’re treated in such a painful way. My grandmother was supremely astute at indifference, she could make anyone invisible and they knew it immediately, the next moment they would be clambering for their coat to leave. Problem for the Rockaways is we live here and don’t want to leave,

which makes the battle against the City so much harder when we see so many of our issues simply neglected or services we need, pulled away from us. But on Friday December 5th, something very cool happened. Melinda Katz, the Queens Borough President hosted a meeting between the NYC Parks Commissioners and the Rockaway Civics about all the open issues that are ongoing in the Park’s Department jurisdiction. This was to begin an open dialog and to see how these many issues could be dealt with in a timely fashion before the opening of the beach on Memorial Day. One of the great things that happened that day for Rockaway surfers is that the Rockaway Beach Surfer’s Association got an invite to the table

by Noreen Ellis of the Rockaway Civic Association. We were asked to speak on how to amend Park’s Rules and Regulations along with the new “definitions” of surf craft, so we don’t come across another boogie board ban type of thing. Other suggestions we presented and seemed to be received in high regard, were putting posted signs on where the surf beaches are, posting of the surf craft definitions, rules and regulations and posting of surfing laws, such as not dropping in and paddling through a lineup. But one thing we recommended and I’m exceptionally pleased to announce is the request for two more legal surfing beaches for Rockaway. One area noted was the 60th Street jetty as this has amenities and also a near-by subway station. Another surf beach proposal is to have one “rotating” surf beach east of the 84th Street jetty to the 72nd Street jetty. This would be weekdays only and we suggested that it would be best for the lifeguards to determine which beach is too dangerous for swimmers so surfers can continue surfing past the 10 a.m. limit. Noreen Ellis made another great suggestion to have a boogie board only surf beach up around 108th Street and somewhere towards 116th Street. What Melinda Katz did is fantastic, opening a dialogue so even people like us can be heard and hope to exact a change that benefits a lot of us. While this column is skewed to surfing interests, it’s not to say we want these changes before other more important

The Rockaway Times

MELINDA GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTING a selfie request issues, like the boardwalk and fortifying the peninsula. At the meeting those more important topics were addressed in their fullest and I’m happy to report that everyone seemed genuinely positive those needed changes will come. While we are scheduled to reconvene in January to further discuss those recommendations, I sincerely hope that you all will see these great suggestions pan out and that our voices were heard…and not neglected. We also want to cheer on Jill Weber who will be leaving the Park’s Dept. Jill has been instrumental in her tenure here at Rockaway, helping facilitate many things but also recognizing surfing and helping it grow, best of luck to you Jill!!!! Onwards and upward and have a great 2015! Oh…and when ever presented with a gaping open barrel… always PULL IN!!!!!!!!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Rockaway’s Only Office With Three Board Certified MD’s Practicing Complete Medical And Surgical Eye Care

ZWERLING OPHTHALMOLOGY 117-18 Rockaway Beach Blvd. 718.634.5808 www.rockawayeye.com

Rockaway’s Most Trusted Eyecare

FREE PRIVATE PARKING

Lot In Back Of Building, Enter On Beach 118th Street

00295RT

Rockaway’s oldest established ophthalmology practice with the expertise, integrity and care you know and trust, now with: Expanded hours - the office is open 7 days a week, Saturday and Sunday appointments are now available, as well as early morning and later evening hours. Expanded services - thorough medical eye exams performed by highly trained MD’s, cataracts, glaucoma, newly expanded retina, macular degeneration and diabetic in-office laser treatment, comprehensive children’s exams, accurate glasses prescriptions - and much more! In-office emergency care is available at all times. We give you compassionate state-of-the-art eyecare at the highest quality available anywhere. We have nothing to sell except our expertise. There is quick scheduling for routine office appointments and much shorter waiting times in the office. We look forward to serving your complete eye care needs for many years to come!

• JEFFREY F. ZWERLING, MD • • BRIAN H. ZWERLING, MD •

• JONATHAN S. ZWERLING, MD • Se Habla Español Call For Same Day Appointments We Now Accept Fidelis and VNS Insurance Plans!

The Rockaway Times

If Words Could Heal This week is the most wonderful time of the year. But this past weekend was a tough one. Not only on two Police officers families, but the entire City of New York. We all bear the burden of such an event and I personally have a knot in my stomach. There is nothing anyone can say that may change the way these families feel at this time. But if Rafael Ramos or Wenjian Liu were given the opportunity to have a last word, what would they say? On December 9th, 13 year old Jaden Ramos paid tribute to his father for his 40th birthday. Rafael responded to his son, “you are the best.” A touching father and son exchange. Two weeks later, Jaden’s tribute to his now deceased father is only met by silence. We want to break that silence with all due respect. Our intention is not to put words in Officer Ramos’s mouth, we rather want to give some semblance of peace and comfort to a grieving family, one that this City is forever in its debt to. My Dearest Son Jaden, I am writing this letter you to you as I ascend to the Gates of Heaven. God has called me home. Our time together was cut short, I am sorry this was not my plan.

Page 25

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

But I saw your post on Facebook. I know you are hurting right now, but bear with me as I have a few things I want to tell you before I go. You said to your friends, that you love me. I want to tell you son, that there is no measurement in this world for how much I have loved you. You are my endless pride and joy. I am so proud of you. After you say goodbye to me, at 13 years of age you are now a Man. And with becoming a Man, comes great responsibility. I thought that I would be around to guide you, although I am not here in person, my spirit will have to fill those shoes. Please know that I will always be with you and if you call, I will answer. I want you to remember this. Jaden, when I graduated from the Police Academy, I took an oath. I solemnly swore that I would protect New York City and the Constitution of the United States of America to the best of my ability. I received my badge and went to work with Honor. It wasn’t always easy, spending hours on my feet in Operation Impact in the blistering heat Summers to the bitter cold Winters. My schedule was not always the best and I may have missed some important days of yours, I was there all along son.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE ROCKAWAY TIMES ROCKAWAYTIMES.COM

I did this for us Jaden, so that I could provide a better future for us. I knew the risks of this job, and I proudly went to work every day. But you said in your post, “everyone says they hate cops.” I have to tell you Jaden, this is not true. For any one person to say that, there were countless others saying Thank You. People are entitled to their opinion Jaden, it does not mean we have to agree with it, but we respect it. I want you to remember this. You may ask why now, how could this happen, what happened? You may think I lost this fight for my life, that the bigger man won. Jaden, Officer Liu and I didn’t have a chance. We were experts with the best training in the world, but no matter how tough your dad was, I couldn’t stop the bullet from a coward in the manner from which it came. An ambush, he really didn’t give us a fair chance to fight. Just know, that I would give anything to change the circumstances if it meant I could come home to you again. You will encounter confrontation in life Jaden. The tough guy is the one that walks away. If absolutely necessary, fight the good fight Son, and Be Not Afraid. I am with you, I want you to remember this. Jaden, please honor your mother. If there is anyone that loves you more than I do, it is her. Do

what she says and always respect her. There will be hard times in the future, but she is your best friend and has only good intentions for you. You are the man of the house now and I want you to act accordingly. I want you to remember this. Jaden, please keep your focus on your education. You are a smart person and you will excel in life. Grades are important but it does not end there. Being a Man for others is more important. By taking this oath, I hope that I have proved that to you. Be kind to your fellow man, it’s nice to be important but more important to be nice. I want you to remember this. Jaden, though you lose a father today you gain thousands of fathers from my Brothers in Blue, they all know your name. The citizens of New York City are in your corner and they will know your name. You will make your mark in this world, and everyone will know your name. You will mourn my loss for the coming weeks, months, and years. Take solace in the fact that I am at peace. I’ve done my duty and move to an afterlife with honor, dignity and pride knowing you are my Son. I love you always. I want you to remember this. Your Loving Father, Rafael Ramos, NYPD (ret. 12/20/14)

a n M us c M Mechanical Maintenance Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Fire Suppression Contractor 718-945-3966 BMCMA5@aol.com

Licenses: LMP1483 FSPC528B Serving Rockaway For More Than 32 Years

Page 26

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Travel Ideas: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

ATTORNEY

Y A

o convenient meeting locations in oc a ay

By Marilyn Harvey

B 74

• CAR ACCIDENTS • SLIP AND FALLS • NO FAULT • ON THE JOB INJURIES

Free

onsultation

LAW OFFICES OF

Jonathan D. Mandell www.lawjdm.net

CALL 718-36 -13

PEST CONTROL

ATTORNEY

Victor Re Attorney At Law Accidents • Criminal • DWI’s Also Other Matters

718-474-1111

Ken Swan DEC REG# 15713 nycpestcontrol@aol.com

Rockaway, NY

140 2nd St. Brooklyn, NY 11231 Tel/Fax: 888-900-8421

www.nycgopest.com

CONSTRUCTION

PLUMBER

KIMBALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.

STRAIGHT FORWARD PRICING

Licensed General Contrators

Buiding Alteration & Repairs 183 Beach 131 St., Belle Harbor, NY

FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing & Heating, Inc. LICENSED & INSURED

(917) 589-3363 • (718) 634-1433

718.634.1793

www.soloplumbing.com

“Service The Way It Should Be”

CONTRACTOR

PODIATRY SERVICES

C.J.M CONTRACTING, INC. - CHRIS MULLIN-

PODIATRY HOME VISITS

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Dr. Gary B. Gugliada

FREE

Bathrooms • Kitchens • Carpentry Estimates Basements • Attics •Dormers and Extensions Masonry • Stoops • Brickwork Waterproofing • Pointing • Windows

EXPERTS IN REPAIRING LEAKS! Lic. H18C6020000 • LIAB. DISAB + W/C INS.

Call 718-276-8558

Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Member of The Graybeards

Handyman

BELLE HARBOR

Free Estimates

No job too big or too small! Now Available: Power Washing Also Available for: Sub-Contracting & Real Estate Work

718-419-7790

Fully Insured

YOUR AD HERE

small ad

BIG RESULTS Only $20

Diane

Bella

148 Beach 129th St. Belle Harbor, NY 917-757-3587

SIDING

COASTAL SIDING, INC.

From Our Family to Yours

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Roofing and Siding

- Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Leaders, Soffits, Windows - Emergency Storm Damage - Master Roofing & Sidng Mechanics Ow*Proudly Fam ily ned & Operate - Snow Removal d

Licensed and Fully Insured

718-945-0825

Kristina

Roz

Gerri

Extending Holiday Hours Professional Hair Dryers & Flat Irons Shop Our Boutiques for Gifts/Stocking Stuffers

Kerry

Established 1986

Serving Rockaway Over 25 Years Specializing in roofing siding, windows and doors. Owner Operated - Jimmy Seiferheld

Sal

104-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd 718-318-1080

Dr.Gugliada@gmail.com 718-980-0126 718-354-0057 Emergency Page

SERVICE

Reasonable Rates

STRANDS

General foot care and management of the diabetic foot.

Handyman

25+ Years Experience in all Areas of Home Improvement & Repairs

Winter is here, but it feels like summer in the Caribbean. Traveling with friends or family is something that creates memories that last a lifetime. The Caribbean has a variety of opportunities that allow you to enjoy each other’s company, relax or get on the go. Take your pick. Want to run away and join the Circus? Well now you can with Club Med! Starting in June of 2015 Club Med CREATIVE by Cirque du Soleil will be rolled out at Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Guests will be able to learn many of the exciting acrobatic disciplines showcased in the famed Cirque du Soleil productions under the supervision of the trained Cirque du Soleil staff. Fun for both children and adults, artistic activities including aerial silk, tightrope and trampoline, high bungee, flying trapeze, juggling, percussion and dance, mask painting and more. Be fully immersed in a colorful environment filled with imaginative activities. BEACHES: Turks & Caicos and Jamaica. A kids’ paradise and always the season for fun and sun, Beaches has won the highest honors in the travel industry for their excellence In providing more quality inclusions than any other resorts. That means the best of everything from world class service, uniquely designed suites, the Caribbean’s best

beaches and dining at a variety of specialty restaurants. They have outstanding water parks, lazy rivers and lots of land and water sports activities to keep you busy. Beaches also has an accredited kids camp perfect for kids, teens and in-betweens. PARADISUS RESORTS for families. Want your family to have fun but you don’t want to suffer? Pardius is considered a leader in the luxury all-inclusive resort areas. The Family Concierge area includes spacious and well-appointed family suites, private pools and beach areas, private check in/out designed with your kids in mind with breakfast and afternoon snacks, life enriching activities, kids amenities from minibathrobes and slippers, tear-free amenities kit in the bathrooms children’s towels, children pillows and kids minibar including children’s drinks and turn down service that includes milk and cookies. Some resorts include kids zones that have dedicated play spaces that offer creative, high and low tech games and activities in a modern and safe environment. Look for a new Paradisus to debut in Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica in 2015. Merry Christmas! Did you know over 3 billion Christmas cards are sent out in the US alone each year! Happy Hanukkah! There are approx. 17.5 million oily doughnuts (sufganiyot) eaten in Israel during Hanukkah, commemorating the miracle of oil.

Tiffany

We Also Have Gift Baskets & Gift Cards Open Christmas Eve & New Years Eve Open Sundays Julia

Marie

Cristen

Jill

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Flea by the Sea to Come in January By Katie McFadden

Rockaway is getting a flea market. Arverne Flea By the Sea will kick off at 62-02 Beach Channel Drive on January 3, offering good bargains for shoppers and a new location for local vendors to sell their items. The new flea market is being brought to the area by a man named Joe S. “What I see in Arverne is that it’s up and coming, with all of the new stores and the YMCA and other businesses opening and with other flea markets closing recently, we needed a new location,” Joe said. “We’re bringing the vendors what they want and they’re getting a nice location by the beach.” The Valley Stream Flea Market closed at the of end October, after operating for 45 years, and vendors in the area are in need of a new location to sell their goods. Many local flea markets saw their final days in the past few decades, including the Aqueduct Racetrack flea market, which closed in 2011 to make room for Resorts World Casino. “Our flea market is the present and hopefully the future,” Joe S said. Joe promises the best deals on all sorts of goods. “We’ll have everything you can think of from A to Z, from used to new items. We’ll have clothes, perfume, food, electronics, just name it and we got it,” he

said. Some of the vendors on board so far include Rockaway locals and Joe says he’s received positive comments to far. “The feedback has been phenomenal, from vendors and shoppers.” Joe is expecting many of the shoppers to come from the Valley Stream area, since that local flea market has closed. “I think this will be a great thing for the Rockaways. Rockaway has needed this for years. After Sandy, a lot of stores didn’t reopen. This will bring the economy up and will be a good thing for the vendors that live here and the vendors from Long Island,” he said. Arverne Flea by the Sea will be located in a three acre area and vendors can occupy 10x20’ spots. Vendors can have tents, tables or little storefronts. The space is outdoors and opening hours may be subject to the weather. “Winter probably won’t be easy, but I think we’ll be okay,” Joe said. The flea market is expected to be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays and will run all year. Vendors who are interested in renting a spot can rent one for $40 a day or $700 for the month, through March. “It’s like a gift. Nobody charges that price alone. They usually charge around $60 or $80. The winter is rough, so I’m giving them a break, Joe said. To rent a spot, call Joe at (917) 500-0380.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE ROCKAWAY TIMES

Page 27

BARS & GRILLS As The Rockaway Times expands its menu, so to speak, we thought it’d be a good idea to help you find the places that offer food and drinks. Or those that offer one but not the other. Look for commentary, reviews, and articles by those in the biz. Bon appetit. Cheers. And here’s looking at you. Kennedy’s – Breezy Point ........................................ 718-945-0202 Sugar Bowl ...................................................... (Closed for Season) Blarney – Breezy Point ............................................. 718-634-4503 Pebbles - Roxbury .................................................... 718-634-3234 Bay House .........................................................(closed for season) Jamesons Beach 129 ............................................... 718 -474-9364 Pico – Beach 129th .................................................. 718-945-3474 Harbor Light ................................................... (under construction) The Wharf - Beach 116 and the Bay ....................... 718-474-8807 Rogers - Beach 116th .............................................. 718-634-5308 Kerry Hills – Beach 115 and RBB ........................... 718-318-1964 Brendans Beach 112 and RBB ................................ 718- 634 2337 King of Tacos - Beach 112 and RBB ...................... 718-474-1344 Daltons - Beach 108 and RBB ................................ 718-634-4384 Healey’s – Beach 108 off RBB ................................ 718-474-9600 Playland – Beach 97th and RBB .............................. 347-954-9063 Connolly’s -155 Beach 95th ..................................... 718-474-2374 Uma’s - Beach 92 and RBB .................................. 718- 318-9100 The Rock Wine Bar Beach 92 and RBB .................. 718-838-8916 Sayra’s Wine Bar – Beach 91st and RBB ................. 347-619-8009 Bungalow Bar – Beach 92 and Bay .......................... 718-945-2100 Thai Rock Beach 92 and Bay ................................. 646- 455-3991 RBI – Beach 90 and RBB ....................................... 718-474-9616 Surf Club – 302 Beach 87th Street ............rbsurfclub@gmail.com Thai Kitchen by the Sea, Beach 67 and RBB ......... 718-318-8424 Caracas ................................................................Closed for Season Low Tide ............................................................. Closed for Season Rippers ............................................................... Closed for Season Grassy’s – Broad Channel ....................................... 718- 474-1688 Ruffle Bar – Broad Channel...................................... 718-318-2300 Good Eats, too Cuisine by Claudettes, Beach 116 (718) 945-5511 O’Sake, Beach 116 (718) 945-8888 Lima, East 66th, Avenue U, Brooklyn (718) 241 – 5462 Il Posto, 7409 Avenue U (718) 241-4317

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

The Rockaway Times

Attention Local Residents!

YOU MAY NOT HAVE TO MAKE YOUR NEXT TWO CAR PAYMENTS,

come let Plaza Auto Mall make them for you!

BRING IN THIS VOUCHER TODAY!

Voucher has no cash value and cannot be combined with any other offer. Current vehicle must be in equity position. All current incentives assigned to dealer. See store for details. Offer expires 1/2/15

2740 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11210 005 7RT

Page 28

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Page 29

Santa Shuffle Paints Rockaway Red Rockaway was looking jolly last Saturday as The Rockaway Gliders annual Santa Shuffle took over Rockaway Beach. The fun run was held in memory of longtime Glider, Jose Rodriguez. Fun was had during the race and then more fun was had at the Bungalow Bar.

(photos by Katie McFadden and Steve Gifford)

99¢/lb. ¢ Bananas .................. 59 /lb. $ 99 Black Grapes ........... 1 /lb Variety of Apples ....

We Would Like To Wish Everyone A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 00560RT

Page 30

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

CHANNEL DRIVE SERVICE STATION

SINCE 1949

FREE CAR WASH WITH INSPECTION

INSPECTION STATION

SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE (MOBIL SUPER) FREE CAR WASH WITH OIL CHANGE

MOST CARS CARTRIDGE FILTERS EXTRA.

WE’LL GIVE YOU A

10% DISCOUNT & A FULL SERVICE WASH ON ALL SHOP SERVICES. WHEN YOU PRESENT THIS AD.

NYS INSPECTION STATION

OIL CHANGE FREE CAR WASH WITH OIL CHANGE

(MOST CARS UP TO 5 QUARTS) CANNOT BE COMBINED, TRUCKS SUV EXTRA

Check us out at www.channeldriveservice.com • Located at 59-14 Beach Channel Dr. • 718-474-9300

00479RT

The Rockaway Times

Page 31

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

ROCKAWAY WORD SEARCH – PLACE WITH A VIEW E D I K K K T S R Z R K S S R G N

Book a Children’s Birthday Party

by 12/01/14 and receive a

“FAMILY FUN PACK” (for future use)

*One game of bowling for 4 people *Shoe rental *One Pitcher of soda

Specialzing In Birthday Parties Call 516-374-9870 Ext #1 TODAY

X-TREME BOWLING Unlimited Bowling

Music is Poppin. Pins Are Hoppin. Includes Shoes. Fridays

2 HOURS $ 15.99 PP

3 HOURS $ 21.99 PP

*Restrictions apply

MENTION THIS AD

Family & Friends Special! 2 Hours Bowling “ Pitcher of Soda” Shoe Rental Good for up to 5 People

$54.99 Per Lane Friday & Sunday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

*Restrictions apply

Leagues-Groups Ask us about our ! ES U BOWLING LEAG Call Nick • 516-581-7352

00 88RT

MENTION THIS AD

Check out our website for more information www.woodmerelanes.com

T R G A O U L C F T A S U D O P E

G E A U G E V U W H W R Y E C R R

R R N C M L R E S J F S P T K J B

A F J G T J Q R A S Y L T M A H C

S Z M V A N A M I N H L U T W Q M

S H A I U M E D O D P I J S A I Y

Y R R D Y S E G D V U H U C Y J E

S Z Y D O B I H R O D Y L Y G R B

U K A N A T X B T U C R J D R I Q

F R S G X Y R C M Q W R V N E U O

B B E X Z E N U N P X E B B E S J

V L L I L H J J O H T K I X N R W

S N I O V C V F V U Y G Y V S H O

Y T L A E R T I S N O P E N Y E X

A M S T E L A U T O B O D Y S A C

N R O H S M A R S C Q Y H W G W B

AMSTELAUTOBODY BAYVIEWURGENTCARE BRADYMARSHAK GRASSYS JAMESONS KERRYHILLS NEPONSITREALTY ROCKAWAYGREENS SURFSIDEBAGELS THEMAGNET **Can you find the place that is NOT LISTED and no NO LONGER in business?

0RT

Page 32

The Rockaway Times

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

FIERO Collision Inc. Established 1973

Before

after

20,000 SQ FOOT FACILITY

NOW!

Environmentally Friendly Shop With USI Italia Downdraft Spray Booth BASF Waterborne Paint and Smart Color Computerized Matching System

Authorized Direct Repair Facility

FieroCollision.com

Hours of Operation Mon-Fri • 8am - 5pm Saturday • 8am - Noon

005

807 REMSEN AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11236 718-385-8400

FULL Lifetime Warranty On Repairs • Fast Turnaround