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CB 14 Meeting - Not a Valentine's Treat for All

By Kami-Leigh Agard

From the number of people that showed up on Valentine’s Day, this past Tuesday, February 14, Community Board 14 (CB14) meeting was indeed a hot ticket, though for some, love was not in the air.

Queens Public Transit Committee (QPTC) representatives were quite vocal about their disappointment with CB14’s vote endorsing SBS in last month’s board meeting. “The vote by CB14 endorsing SBS should have been put off,” said one QPTC representative. “The fact that it is the Department of Transportation (DOT) arguing for Select Bus Service (SBS), rather than the MTA, says an awful lot. I believe that the purpose of SBS has nothing to do with bus service. It’s part of a deliberate plan on the part of the City to disadvantage motorists and the people in Far Rockaway.”

Phillip McManus, chair of QPTC also shared his angst

with CB14’s vote. “The process is unfair. We are all volunteers and spend the time to care about the community. When the process stops you from speaking, when you have a community board that allows DOT to speak 30 minutes, and then bars input from the public whatsoever, is unfair.

It makes us know that DOT has the power, and we don’t.

It should be the other way around. Our constitution allows us to speak, and we

should be able to speak when appropriate. We need to stand united. We are the ones that are fighting for the ferry in Far Rockaway. Though, we are trying to fight for unity, we are ultimately being manipulated by this process. I would also like CB14 to consider that when you are making a vote, and don’t have input from the public, you should hold off on the vote,” McManus said. When his speaking time was up, he left the podium, and received

a rounding applause from supporters in the room.

Next up was Kevin Alexander, president of the Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC). He shared that RDRC is submitting two applications to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal program potentially amounting to a pot of $91M to revitalize downtown Far Rockaway.

Alexander explained the components of the plan. “We are seeking capital funds to improving storefronts in downtown Far Rockaway. Also to renovate second and third apartments as well. Those apartments will remain affordable for the life span of the 10-year project. This will fall in line with the current storefront program that already has improved 18 storefronts in downtown Far Rockaway.

We are seeking CB14’s approval for both the technical assistance (TA) and stabiliza-

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Continued from Page 2 tion for support of the anchor program that is part of NYS’ Main streets program. For the TA component, we want to attract consultants who would help with the interior and exterior redesign and architectural feasibility. The funding level will be up to $20K. For the downtown anchor, matching grants may be awarded to a building owner for renovation of stand-alone, single-site project.

These funds are intended to help establish or expand cultural, residential or business anchors that are local revitalization efforts. These projects should be “shovel ready” at the time of application. Funding level for this could be up to $500K,” Alexander said.

A CB14 member questioned RDRC’s proposal to use NYS’ state funds to renovate the 18 Far Rockaway businesses, that have already received existing NYC-funded exterior renovations. Alexander explained, “With City storefront

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 cludes provisos to encourage more commercial and residential development for urban renewal. For example, one their focuses is the shopping center on Beach 20th Street.

EDC proposes to add a few thousand housing units, with some in buildings that would be 15 stories high, offering some parking and commercial spaces.

However, the representative said that the Far Rockaway Ad Hoc committee is concerned.

“With adding more people to the area, why did the EDC proposal not also include additional options for schools, playgrounds, public transportation, and homeownership in the area? We are all in favor of revitalization of downtown Far Rockaway, but this plan is too broad of a scope. It does not take into consideration the already dense population in the area, what we would need to alleviate traffic congestions, the lack of recreational spaces for children and troublesome transit commuting,” said the representative.

improvements, we were only able to focus on the exterior facades. However, with the anchor project, buildings with more square footage will receive both exterior and interior enhancements. However, the caveat, is that these bigger spaces, such as RDRC’s Renaissance Center, will have to front load the money before receiving the grant.”

The CB14 member posed the question, “So you are saying that RDRC, who owns the Renaissance Center, will be negotiating with itself to get funding for renovations?” When Alexander replied, “Yes,” the room erupted in laughter. With a few abstentions from CB14 members in attendance, the board voted to pass RDRC’s plan.

Next up was the Ad Hoc Downtown Far Rockaway Committee report. According to the representative, the Ad Hoc committee was formed to focus on downtown Far Rockaway’s revitalization. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has submitted a proposal that in-

Page 3 The Far Rockaway Ad Hoc will be meeting Thursday, February 16 to further discuss and make motions on how they will address EDC’s plan. CB14 will have 60 days to make a vote on the plan.

Other announcements at CB14’s meeting: - At the March CB14 meeting, the QPTC will be able to present their concerns with DOT’s SBS plan.

- Also voting will take place on whether to add another charter school to the old Beach Channel High School location.

- From August 14 -17, St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway will be hosting a Good Health and Well Being event, where they will offer counseling to locals who are seeking healthcare, but are uninsured. They will also be handing out goodie bags to attendees.

- The performance space and flagpole on Beach 94th will be going up soon.

- The design of the Far Rockaway Skate Park is finished.

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As Frank Sinatra sang, Regrets, I’ve had a few thousand. But then again, too many to mention. One, however, bears mentioning as a certain date approaches.

First let me say: Happy anniversary to my brother, Chris and sister-in-law, Grace, on 26 years of marital bliss and harmony. I just wish they slept more.

Their momentous day is an absolute cringer for me. I am making sure I will be in Florida or parts unknown when they celebrate with family and friends.

And why do I wish they slept

more? Well, according to a couple of recent studies, humans sleep to forget. There’s a lot of clutter the brain absorbs during the day and when we sleep, the brain dumps some stuff. It seems my brother and his bride had gotten so much sleep they forgot to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and after prodding by some insomniacs they decided to make a big deal out of Number 26.

Which is unfortunate for me.

I am hoping everyone at their party slips into Rip Van Winkle mode and forgets I wasn’t there.

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And they forget why I would want to be in Florida.

Of course I can’t remember where I put my car keys or what I had for lunch, but what I really want to forget is locked inside in my head forever. Embarrassing moments and things I really regret. Gotta ask those people who did the study how much sleep I need for that.

Anyway, on their happy wedding day or shortly before (that part I forget!), they had the fun idea of creating a time capsule. People were invited to put in stuff from that era. I didn't know what that might be. Doogie Howser posters or stonewashed jeans? Maybe photos of women with huge hair and men with mullets. I thought I’d be clever. And I thought only my brother would be opening this thing.

You know that expression, “And they said it wouldn’t last…?” Well, I thought it was a good idea to play Nostradamus and make five predictions. I wrote them down and slipped them inside an envelope and tossed it in the time capsule.

I’m pretty sure I predicted (god forbid) that Andrew Cuomo

would be Vice President. I can’t remember the others. Except for one. I predicted that this union would not last; that groom and bride would be splitsville. Now you know why I have made travel plans for when the time capsule will be unearthed.

In my defense, their courtship was nothing if not eventful. The young bride was waaaaay late for the wedding. I thought I was making a safe bet. When Year Ten of their marriage rolled around I started losing sleep and apparently my ability to forget what was on the horizon.

When Year Twenty was celebrated, I had to start dropping hints that maybe opening the time capsule on their 50th Anniversary was a better idea. They immediately became suspicious.

I fessed up at some point and told them about my regretful entry. They kinda, sorta laughed it off, but there have been a few times Grace, annoyed with her blockhead of a husband, has told me my prediction still had a chance.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and Dept. of Small Business Commissioner Gregg Bishop recently announced the launch of ‘NYC Love Your Local.’ This is a new initiative to celebrate and promote diverse, independent, small businesses across the five boroughs. The program encourages New Yorkers to share their favorite independent, non-franchise businesses, by adding them to an interactive map available online at nyc.gov/loveyourlocal. In addition, shared businesses may also apply for a share of $1.8 million in grant funding and expert advice to help them better meet competitive pressure. You can also share why you love your favorite local business on social media by using the hashtag #LoveYourLocalNYC. The mayor’s initiative comes just as the new Rockaway Business Alliance has formed. The group incorporates and supports all businesses across the peninsula.

The Rockaway Business Alliance will be holding a meeting and small business mixer on Tuesday, February 28,

from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard). At the meeting, there will be an opportunity to eat, drink and network with other Rockaway business owners. There will also be nominations and confirmation of the new Board of Directors and goals for 2017 will be discussed. You can get more info. on how to get involved by emailing info@ rockawaybusinessalliance. org.

According to the Mayor’s Committee on Consumer Affairs, studies have shown that for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the community.

Local resident, real estate broker and member of the newly-formed Rockaway Business Alliance (RBA), Jamie Schultz, agrees. “Yearround businesses in Rockaway will not survive without local support,” Shultz said. “Think about the income that is being lost in the community, when you choose to cross the bridges to shop. In my opinion, the number one thing that is being lost is food and beverage. This is a market that absolutely can grow. There are opportunities for more restaurants, specialty food shops and cafes to set up businesses here. There is defi-

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***** We’ll be hosting The Rockaway Times Photo Contest again this year! It was a big hit last year, so we decided to do it again. John Cori is in charge of the contest, with the help of the Parks Department, which is helping us go bigger and better this year. The finalist’s photos will be blown up to poster size and will be displayed on the boardwalk. The winner gets a $500 grand prize! Stay tuned for more details. ***** Speaking of great photos, Betty Marrero took this week’s front page shot. Brian Tunick is the subject. The snowstorm last Thursday may have stopped delayed delivery of The Rockaway Times, but it didn’t stop Tunick from hopping on his bike and hitting the waves as if it were a summer day. By the way, we’re only 125 days away from the the first official day of summer!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 ***** Construction has officially started on the new medical center coming to the old Keyfood spot on Beach 105th Street. The old supermarket was demolished at the end of 2016 and according to Dr. Gelwan, who is heading the project, construction started on Wednesday, February 15.

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Asking price: $2,500. The sign was made in 2013 and was allegedly $10,000. The ad says cash only, but the price is negotiable. Buyer must remove the sign themselves. $2,500 is chump change compared to how much the building is going for. Got $2.6 million to spare?

***** What will happen to bridge employees when cashless tolling rolls in? According to Joyce Mulvaney of MTA Bridges & Tunnels, “There are no plans to lay off any permanent Bridges and Tunnels employees as a result of converting facilities to Cashless/ORT(Open Road Tolling).

Bridge and Tunnel Officers, who are Peace Officers under New York State Law, will no longer collect tolls once a bridge or tunnel becomes a Cashless facility.

Officers will continue to be assigned to duties within their job specifications, such as traffic management, patrol and enforcement.”

***** Attention drivers! The southbound lane of the Marine Parkway Bridge will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Tuesday, February 21 through Saturday, February 25 and Monday, February 27 through Wednesday, March 1. The Q35 will operate as normal. One-lane will remain open for Brooklyn-bound traffic.

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by Dan Hendrick and narrated by Susan Sarandon, tells the untold story of our local bay and its recovery and transformation, especially

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nitely room for growth. Hands down, people spend most of their money on food.

“However, the only way the mayor and SBA’s initiative is going to benefit Rockaway is if we as a community organize and take part in these programs. At the RBA, we are taking advantage of these grants and facilitating them to neighborhood businesses. The more organized we become, the more we can help each other. I feel more optimistic about the direction Rockaway is heading now, than I did five years ago. There’s new blood, there’s old blood, but there is a willingness to work together. Representatives from the Queens County Economic Development Corporation recently came to one of our RBA meetings. They encouraged us to share any event, sale, festival, or business initiative in Rockaway. They said that they would put it on their homepage because they want Rockaway businesses to succeed

and flourish. They are actively reaching out to Rockaway business owners to support Rockaway,” Sultz said.

Rachel Krieger, founder of Ladies of Rockaway Beach Business and also a member of RBA, who is also working on an interactive map of woman, locally-owned businesses throughout the peninsula said, “I think it is incredible that our Mayor is getting more involved in our local businesses. Local businesses add to the community. Shopping local is a great way for us to support each other and funnel money back into the community. I am just curious to see how the Mayor and SBA’s interactive map will drive tourists and outsiders to come to Rockaway and see all the great things we have to offer!” Krieger said.

Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) also stressed the importance of shopping local. “As a small-business owner, I know that locally-owned businesses are the heart and soul of our communities. Any initiative that promotes our

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However, she cautioned, “Still, let's keep this investment in context. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, we received some rebuilding aid, but this is one of a vanishingly small number of programs aiming to promote or help small businesses, at a time when there is high demand for

The Rockaway Times what our neighborhoods have to offer. $1.8 million, spread out over all five boroughs, is certainly welcome, but it amounts to just the icing on the cake. I hope this program is the start of a serious effort to invest in local business promotion and assistance, especially in areas still recovering from Sandy and other severe regional hardships,” Pheffer Amato said.

As of press time, 23 businesses have already been nominated and entered in the ‘NYC Love Your Local’ interactive map.

The timeline for the initiative is as follows: Winter 2017: New Yorkers share the local businesses they love; Spring 2017: businesses apply for grants; Summer 2017: winning businesses receive expert advice; Fall 2017-Winter 2018: businesses receive grants to make improvements.

For more information on the Mayor and SBA’s ‘NYC Love Your Local’ initiative, visit loveyourlocal.cityofnewyork.us.

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Four people were arrested as part of a probe into the city's Rapid Repairs and Build It Back programs, after investigators uncovered their deceit in receiving work and reimbursements on homes damaged by the storm, despite living elsewhere.

Donata Rea, 58, of Rockaway Park, filed a false application through Build It Back to get benefits from an elderly woman who died in 2011. She faces up to 25 years in prison. John Holl, 73, claimed his home on Doris Lane in Breezy Point was his primary residence, scamming the city of more than $85K in construction funds

for the property through Build It Back. He actually lives in East Meadow, Long Island. George Bonitsis, 67, lives in Brooklyn, but had his summer home on Bedford Ave. in Breezy Point, rebuilt through Build It Back.

Construction, at a cost of $125,000 had already begun when the DOI started the investigation. Construction has stopped. John Phelan, 54, also filed an application for his second home on Reid Ave. in Breezy Point, to be repaired through BiB. The City spend $477,000 on the home he shared with his mother before discovering they didn’t live there full time, but they actually live in Syosset, LI and Maspeth, Queens.

The four were arrested on February 15 and charged with felonies that include grand larceny for falsifying records pertaining to the program, according to the Queens DA. All of the suspects are awaiting arraignment at Queens Criminal Court.

RockaRage Some things just grind your gears, ruffle your feathers or simply, piss you off. Everyone has their gripes. Sometimes we get phone calls or letters about them.

In this column, RockaRage, we’ll feature a particular complaint from a reader. If you’ve got a gripe, give us a call or email Katie@rockawaytimes.com.

Lately, we’ve gotten a few calls regarding something that really stinks—dog poop. The issue seems to come up every year, especially around the winter time, when people feel less inclined to pick up after their pooches in the snow or chilly temps. One concerned reader left a message, saying:

“I'm calling in reference to the amount of dog poop that people are leaving on the beach, on the boardwalk and on the streets. I've become a walker around Rockaway since I've gotten my puppy and I cannot believe how many people are not picking up after their dogs and I’m wondering if you're seeing it too. And if a message can go out to my friends and neighbors saying this is not okay."

She’s right. It’s not okay. We hate to have to say it every year, but every year we get the calls.

Respect the neighborhood, respect your neighbors and pick up after your pets!

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Helen Boyle

Facts You Probably Don’t Need There is a mushroom that is only found in two specific locations: Texas and Japan, 6800 miles/11000km apart.

Pickles are served with most meals because they serve as a palate cleanser.

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1931 – 2017 Helen (Driscoll) Boyle died on February 14, 2017 in Mount Sinai Hospital in Brooklyn due to complications from a pulmonary disease. She was 85.

Helen was born September 26, 1931 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. She graduated from Bishop McDonnell High School where she was Class President. She married James Boyle (deceased 1970) in 1953. Helen was a secretary at Brooklyn College and a medical secretary at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

Helen was a parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas in Brooklyn before moving to Rockaway in 1994 where she became a Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis de Sales.

Helen led a remarkable life.

She was raised in a single parent household after her father died when she was five years old. She became a single parent, herself, to six children in 1970 after her husband died.

All her children graduated col-

lege and four received advanced degrees. She was well-read and was rarely stumped on any word you’d throw at her. She exhibited a gentleness and kindness (and quiet strength) that was undeniable to anyone who ever met her. She was the loving focal point of her entire family.

Helen is survived by children, James (Brian), Mark, Kevin, Chris, Mary, and Terry; her sister, Rita Guthrie of Napa, Ca; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband James and twin children, Sharon and Neil (1970).

The wake in on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at O'Connor Funeral Home in Rockaway Beach. A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, February 17 at St. Francis de Sales at 9:45 a.m. She will be buried in Pinelawn National Cemetery, joining her husband, James, and children Sharon and Neil.

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Yo-Yo Kid Dreams of World Championship

By Katie McFadden

Charlie Braun, 13, is a master at handling ups and downs.

He has high hopes of becoming a yo-yo champion.

When Braun isn’t busy attending Scholars’ Academy or doing homework, you’ll find him with a yo-yo in hand.

“Some parents hear the sound of video games. I always hear the string,” Braun’s mother, Tara Ris said. “I never have to tell him ‘go practice yo-yoing.’

It’s ‘put the yo-yo down!”

Braun hasn’t put the yo-yo down since after Hurricane Sandy. After being displaced from his home, at a time when electricity was still out, Braun returned to something simple. He found an old yo-yo in a box and started to play with it. “I just found it stupidly fascinating,” Braun said.

When he was able to charge his phone, he began to watch YouTube videos and learned some new tricks. It wasn’t long before he was hooked.

His father took him to Toys R Us to get him some new yoyos and soon after his mom bought his first metal one online at a price tag of about $50. “I almost had a heart attack,” Ris said. “When he tried it out, it wouldn’t come back up. We thought it was broken.”

It wasn’t your everyday yoyo that comes back up on its

own. “We learned that it was a non-responsive yo-yo,” Braun said, and it wasn’t long before he learned how to control the device and had it wrapped around his fingers, on purpose of course.

It’s easy to be mesmerized as you hear the buzz of the string and watch Braun swiftly maneuver his fingers around it as he sends his yo-yo flying in all different directions. It’s hypnotic. And for Braun, it’s a relaxing form of expression. “It’s a good stress reliever. I have problems sitting still, but I’m able to focus with it. Everyone has a way to express their creativity. Some people draw or play sports. I was never that good at that stuff, but yo-yoing is my way,” he said.

Ris soon discovered that despite its uniqueness, Braun wasn’t alone in his hobby. They found out about the New York Yo-Yo Club, which meets every Sunday afternoon in Washington Square Park. “It was the most welcoming little community. There are guys and girls of all ages, all backgrounds that come out to the park to yo-yo.”

Through this group, he discovered the world of competitive yo-yoing, and he also made several supportive friends. “My main motivation to keep pushing forward is having the friends I do. If I had done this alone, I’d probably be long out of it by now because it would get boring. Without them, I wouldn’t know about competitions and I would have no reason to practice. Friends motivate you,” Braun said.

His new friends told him about the first state contest in New Jersey. “We took a road trip out there in the summer.

It was his first contest. It was a great experience having everyone there and he got to meet all of these other advanced people. He was so nervous to compete for the first time but he killed it,” Ris said.

From there, Braun had the competitive bug. And his talent has granted him further opportunities. “We went to a competition in Massachusetts and he did well in that.

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etz, took a shine to Charlie. He also works for Hasbro Toys,” Ris said. “Dietz was looking for young yo-yoers to join the Blazing Team and be a part of a marketing campaign for new Hasbro yo-yos. “Charlie sent in a 60-second video and was chosen for the team. We drove up to Rhode Island where he did some video shoots,” Ris said. “It was cool going there.

That’s where they shoot all the Hasbro commercials, so there were toys everywhere. I got a free yo-yo,” Braun said. He was then given the opportunity to do demos of the new Hasbro products at Toys R Us stores.

Braun was paid for the Hasbro gigs and decided to put that money towards entrepreneurial pursuits. Wanting to design his own yo-yo, Braun used the money and located a producer in China to create it. “The boy found a manufacturer in China to produce a yo-yo, but I can’t get him to make his bed,” his mom joked. Braun’s first product, “The Bobcat,” was a big hit.

He sold a few through online forums and a retailer eventually picked it up. “They sold out of it,” Ris said. The new design interest led Braun to starting his own company, Riverbay YoYos. He just released his latest product, “the ginger,” paying homage to his red hair. He even uses Instagram to market his products, which Ris says has helped her son to develop another hobby: photography. Influenced by a fellow member of the Yo Yo Club, Brian Melford, Braun learned many tips about photography. “When he got his yo-yo, he started taking pictures and now he loves photography. He takes pictures of yo-yos at all different angles and uses filters, and it sparked this whole new hobby for him, which is great, because there’s no yo-yo college,” Ris said. “I needed to find something that pays,” Braun joked.

But yo-yoing has also paid off.

He’s made some decent money doing occasional street performances. He’s also performed for fellow students at

Scholars’ Academy. “Everyone knows him at Scholars’ as the yo-yo kid,” Ris said. “At an assembly, he got up on stage and did a five minute standup routine and then he did his yo-yo routine and the kids went crazy because you’re not used to seeing a kid yo-yo like that. Everyone that sees him loves it.”

In between his business venture and performances, Braun spends plenty of time practicing for contests. Last year, Braun and his mother made the trip out to Cleveland for the 2016 World YoYo Contest. Braun didn’t enter, but he got a sense of what goes into becoming a world champion. And he was inspired.

Braun is ready to take his shot at the 2017 World YoYo Contest, as a wildcard entry, at the event being held in Iceland this August. When they learned of it, Ris told Braun not to get his hopes up. “I thought, if I can’t drive to Iceland, I can’t take him there.”

However, family friend, Theresa McCann, found a way to possibly send Braun to the big time. She started a GoFundMe campaign to cover the travel expenses on Braun’s behalf.

As we go to press, the campaign has reached more than $1,100, but there’s still a long way to go. Any bit helps and the campaign can be found at www.gofundme.com/sendcharlie-yo-yo-world-champs Ris says she’ll support Braun’s hobby no matter what. “I don’t know where he got it from, but I’m not going to take it away from him. He’s great at it and he loves it. How can you not support something that your child loves this much? I’m going to encourage him and help him do what he loves to do, as long as he remembers to make his bed,” she said. Braun says he doesn’t know how far he’ll get in the competitive world championship this year, but he hopes to win one day. “I want to win some competitions, especially Worlds. That’s where I’d like to see myself. I’m not stopping anytime soon,” he said.

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Thanks, Doc Dear Editor: Bravo to Dr. Peter Galvin for his comprehensive and well-researched column on the alleged benefit of supplements. As a PhD Biochemist and Professor of human anatomy and physiology, I have discussed with many individuals over the years how there is absolutely no physiological reasons why most supplements have any benefit. Furthermore, I have been advocating that individuals using absurdly high levels of supplements might actually be doing

themselves harm. The supplement industry is the modern day equivalent of snake oil sales. These are conclusions based on actual rigorous scientific studies, so perhaps take that money you spend on supplements and buy a pair of sneakers and a brimmed hat.

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Dear Editor: The article on bullying by Katie McFadden was great. My daughter went through hell at St. Francis with bullying.

Two punks (girls) were constantly bullying her. My greatest regret: I DID NOTHING. I thought they would make it worse for her. Every time I see them around, I look at them with great anger. It is a big problem. Thank you for addressing the issue.

P.S. I should have done something. At least the parents at PS 114 are doing something.

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Bullying Blow Up Dear Editor: Please excuse my ignorance on bullying and taking it so outrageously public, schoolyard fights happen all the time!

I am confused by the broad definition of bullying. In the midst of the cloud looming over PS 114, and its protocol I would like to share our story.

My daughter was taunted, and yes I said taunted, not bullied.

A student who herself admitted she was bullied (her words), threatened my child would be next. It went on for two weeks of unacceptable aggressive behavior before my daughter told us. When I noticed her timid, and afraid to go to school, she finally bravely shared what she was experiencing. We discussed the issue at home first.

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Continued from Page 14 that she had no tolerance for bad behavior. It was swiftly addressed and taken care of, and guess what? They’re amicable friends.

I reluctantly add, and I say this with great caution because we do not take this comment seriously, nor did it cause any permanent damage. Personally we like the sticks and stones approach for this one. The child in question repeatedly called our child white trash. Not horrible I know, plus I don’t think he knows what he is saying, we do live in a pretty comfortable neighborhood. Not too much white trash here, or maybe we’re all white trash to him, haha. Not sure what his interpretation of the comment was, but nevertheless no great harm, we never addressed it. It did start a conversation in our home on tolerance and how much is too much. We discussed boundaries and when it’s worth reacting.

This year our daughter was taunted again, but worse. She

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 was punched by another girl, who by the way, surprisingly enough, is very introverted. I did speak with the teacher, and did not get the same attention as last year. In her defense she is also an amazing teacher and extremely overwhelmed. They have shoved four third grade classes, into three fourth grade classes. In my opinion this has remained the route of the problem. The children have suffered behaviorally and academically.

It has been a great strain on our teachers, and our underfunded school.

Going back to the girl taunting our child this year. I decided to call the parent teacher coordinator and ask what school protocol was. She directed me to the school social worker. The school social worker was quite familiar with this student. She was on her radar and took quick action. It stopped immediately and while they are not friends, they are cordial and respectful to each other.

Let's look at the big picture here: this is about a strong community of very protective parenting.

What happens at school is the

principal’s problem, and what happens at home is the parents’, this is my opinion of course, use your own discretion. I do not purposely wish to insert myself into the issue. I just felt compelled to share two well-handled incidents at PS114.

Parents acting aggressively and taking issues public are hard for a principal to accommodate.

I’m not defending him, I’ve had my differences with him, but respect this is his school, and we have worked our personal differences out, without a lot of words, I might add. He is not the easiest to talk to, I agree, but we are a neighborhood of productive and efficient parents, so the job get’s done.

I am not sharing this for commentary, I do believe there are many sides to this story, and it will blow over, but not without a scar. Kids fight, they’re learning that we are here to teach them to resolve their issues respectfully. No need for a public outcry. We don’t have it that bad. Let’s remember social media is a great platform for expression, but this is not

Page 15 a reality show, it’s our school and our children’s lives. Be prepared to put a target on all of us. Remember what you put out there cannot be erased.

And what is the objective? To have him removed? He is retiring. Is it to end bullying globally - good luck, or just to protect your child? Whatever it is, point taken. Now please work it out privately. The school doesn’t need such negative attention.

This doesn’t speak for all parents at PS 114. Watch what you wish for. Sometimes it’s not always the better outcome. I shared a story of another side of another incident with a completely different outcome.

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JUST MOVE Winter days in Rockaway.

So many cloudy days and rainy days and some snow.

And cold. Just makes you want to take a comfy seat and wait – wait until the sun and the warmth comes back. Lesson learned from my Mom who just turned 90 on the 11th of February: you have to move. That means one thing to one person who is say, 25, and another thing to someone who is 90. Despite my Mom’s setbacks – after all, her body has been in its infinite

working beauty for 90 years – she still says, “I have to move around.” And that she does.

All around the house, several times a day.

I sometimes go to my desk for an early scheduled conference call and get caught up for most of the day – not taking my yoga practice break or brief walk or whatever. Those are the days that I feel bothered by this or that, sad, or unsettled, or down, or impatient.

Negative emotions may surface – and only when I do not

move. And if it is two days in a row – I find myself rehashing something from three years ago in my head and going through the motions of living in the moment. I do not want to go through the motions. I want to live each moment in its precious way.

So, more and more, I am choosing to move on a daily basis – mostly through yoga practice, which I know is a unity of body, mind and spirit (so added benefit!). And I have confirmation from my Mom. Our elders, they have a lot of wisdom; sometimes, we don’t take the time to wait until they can get it out. We’re hurried and everything is fast. . . but just as we come in to the world at a snail’s pace, so it goes at the end stage.

We, in the middle stages have to have patience to listen.

Just like thinking about eating to be healthy, and not slim and beautiful like what the media feeds us, incorporating “moving” as a way of feeling good brings us to equilibrium.

No competition, no measure

Page 17 by day by week. If competition and measuring and all of that is in your DNA, fine, but as a constant, move to live; just like eat to live. Bringing it into a lifestyle as the constant common way. Then do or not do what fits your nature to be in balance.

Do we really need an app to tell us how many steps we’re taking in one day and how many we should take? I say, “Go on how you feel.” Get into your body, which includes the mind; you’ll know when you feel good when you move and when you don’t.

Some days we cannot move as much as other days – doesn’t matter how old we are. So tuning within – without all of the gadgets – in my opinion, is the best monitor. First do that, then if you need to compete with yourself every day to take that many more steps, do it. Just move.

May you be happy. May you be free. May you be grateful.

May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.

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By Peter Galvin, MD

Tanning

Between 1975 and 2012 the incidence of solid tumors in the US declined, however the incidence of melanoma rose at a rate of three percent a year.

Melanoma represents a small fraction of skin cancers (less than five percent,) but it accounts for 75 percent of deaths from skin cancer. All skin cancers are caused by exposure to sunlight, specifically to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Many studies suggest that sunburns during childhood are a causative factor of melanoma, but recent studies have linked melanoma to a different source of UVR – indoor tanning or tanning beds.

The World Health Organization has added tanning beds to its list of class I carcinogens and has indicated that the risk of melanoma is much greater in those under the age of 35 who have been exposed to indoor tanning devices. A recent study found that 97 percent of women diagnosed with melanoma before age 30 and 94 percent of women with melanoma aged 30 to 39 had engaged in indoor tanning, and the median number of tanning sessions was greater than 100.

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linked to indoor tanning.

In 2013 a national health survey estimated that 7.8 million adult females and 1.9 million adult males used indoor tanning devices. This practice is particularly prevalent among teenagers and those under 25.

The survey found that 20 percent of female high school students and five percent of male students used indoor tanning devices and more than half were “frequent tanners” (more than 10 sessions a year). This alarming trend has caused some states to restrict indoor tanning to those 18 and over. In 2014 the FDA reclassified tanning beds from low-risk class I devices to moderate-risk class II devices. In 2015 the FDA proposed a rule to restrict indoor tanning to those over 18 and to require users to acknowledge that they have been informed of the health risks of using the device. This informed consent will be required every six months.

UVR causes skin cancers by causing genetic mutations in skin cells. Unfortunately soci-

The Rockaway Times etal norms still value a suntan despite the dangers of melanoma associated with sun tanning. What is becoming abundantly clear is that, especially in teenagers and young people, the use of indoor tanning devices is putting them at unacceptably high risk of developing melanoma, a potentially lethal disease. This is especially sad given the fact that skin cancers in general, and specifically melanoma, are very preventable diseases.

It would therefore not be surprising to see the use of indoor tanning devices further restricted, if not banned entirely. If you or your children use indoor tanning devices, please consider stopping. If you use these devices, you are playing Russian roulette with your life and health. And finally, if you use or have used these devices, be sure to see a dermatologist at least annually, if not every six months, to get a full skin cancer screening exam.

Questions and comments may be sent to editor@rockawaytimes.com.

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CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891... $1,775,000 Call Susan 347-260-3891 ...$1400 139th walk in apartment, great condition, new kitchen and Exclusive ED no pets, renovated bath, RENTW/D, One block to the beach. Totally utilities included + cable, summer parking ....................................$1450 renovated, move right in. Newly TWO BEDROOMS SDLQWHG FDUSHWV KDUGZRRG Ă RRUV Arverne the Sea Spacious, T C RA good sized beautiful, by CONTand bedroom, 3 tiled bi-level unit with terrace IN baths, and extra room for office/den.

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Beautiful 3 BR, home used as a one family with a bonus in law suite! Spacious open floor plan, granite kitchen & SS appliances. Long private drive up to 6 cars $689,000

The owners unit features bay views, 3BR’s and 2.5 baths with access to a full fin. bsmt. which has three more rooms and another full bath. The second apartment is a 1 BR 1 bath. $629,000

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Turn key 3BR, 2 bath, central AC, 3 terraces.

Deeded spot PLUS a garage large enough for a 2nd car plus loads of extra room for storage. $595,000

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An extraordinary opportunity to own a timeless treasure of a home, nestled on over 1/3 acre of uninterrupted oceanfront. Renovate the 4200 sq.ft home or subdivide and create your own masterpiece or two! $3,825,000

Live luxuriously in this Immaculate home which is only one away from the beach!

Bathed in sunlight all year long, come enjoy the fabulous ocean views and the beautifully landscaped garden. $2,500,000

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Rockaway Park - Legal 2

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Far Rockaway - Legal 2

Spectacular Ocean Views!

Enormous 155’ x 100’ Property

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Sprawling 80’ x 100’

Legal 2 Family - 80’ x 100’

Entertain your family and friends in style with this fabulous 4BR split level home. Beautiful property with flagstone patio, stone retaining walls and high end finishes. Two car garage and plenty of parking. $1,815,000 BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE Neponist 80’x100’ T C QualityR Acraftmanship isNtheT hallmark of this COimpressive Center Hall R Colonial. Step inside to E a sweeping open floor D plan, no expense was UN spared. $1,999,999

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Huge Property! - Over 8,200 sq. ft.

C T3 baths, Gorgeous 5BR, A T R with a large complete Nfeaturing EIK quartzite O C R counters, custom E cabinets, professional D appliances and private UN parking. $780,000

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In The Heart Of Surftown E Dhome in Renovated P T Beach!

Rockaway E C counters and ACMarble beautifully updated R baths! Sun drenched FE OF with lots of natural light. $375,000

BELLE HARBOR

Beach Block - Priced to Sell!T Solid RBrick AC Mother/ T Daughter 5-6 N home with COBR LR, E R 3DR, fullEIK baths, and 2 car D garage. 50’x100’ UN lot.$1,250,000

BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE

Rockaway Beach - Beach Block!

T Legal 2RFamily AC in MINT T CONDITION! Total NBR’s and 4 baths.

CO5Ocean view terraces R plus private parking DE N and garage. Won’t last!

U $775,000

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Rare Find- Oceanfront T C ous Trem R Ae ntod buy T opportunity N 2BR , 2 batha COpremier apt. with E R oceanfront private terrace and D glorious ocean views.

UN $349,000

With over 5,000sq ft. of living space this gorgeous corner property has 4 large BR’s, enormus sunken LR, large DR, fireplace,1 BR rental. $1,380,000

ARVERNE BY THE SEA Oceanfront Legal 2 Fam T C New R Aconstruction T two family with N views of COexceptional Atlantic ocean.

E R the Fully upgraded with D all the bells & whistles.

UN $995,000

BELLE HARBOR

35’ x 100’ - Private DrivewayT C FANTASTIC R A 4BR,BUY!2 T Charming N CObath home on a beautiful block in R DE Belle Harbor. High N ceilings and granite U kitchen. $699,000

PRICE REDUCED Waters Edge Arverne Condo C T Block Fantastic ABeach R 2NBRTcondo with open plan! Steps to COfloor R the new surfer beach E in Arverne by the Sea. D W/D in unit and private UN backyard. $225,000

BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE Upper Belle Harbor E Din 5BR, Move right P Thome with 3 bath E C floors, Granite ACHw Kitchen, SS appliances, R 2 car garage, Bay views FE F O and so much more. $1,200,000

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COhottest R Spacious 2 BRs over a E 2 BRs, private parking, D garage and nice UN backyard. $469,000

BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE Fabulous Buy C T with a Large 1BR Acondo R Tlayout and loads great Nupgrades.

Fabulous COofocean views, low R E monthly mintenance, D pet friendly elevator UN building. $199,000

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Just 1 Block to Beach! - 47’ xT100’ LovelyR4BR AC 4, 2 bath T home.

FDR, large LR, N plus your very COWBF, R own Rockaway front E porch. Private parking D and garage. $905,000 UN $850,000

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Turn Key! D Fully renovated open TE P layout E with 3BR’s one C ACbeing the master suite, R 2.5 baths, HW floors, E F all new mechanicals OF and a long private drive. $429,000

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Low Monthly Fees T C L-Shaped This updated RisAlocated T Studio in a N spot! Laundry COgreat on premises.

E R Room LOCATION LOCATION D LOCATION! $150,000 UN

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Take advantage of this 72’x100’ vacant oceanfront lot and build your 3,600 mini mansion in the heart of Belle Harbor. Call for more details. $2,500,000

Zoned R4A, C of O reads, Medical offices, Doctor and Dentist suite, one dwelling 4 BR unit and 6 off street parking spaces. Parking for at least 12. $899,000

Oceanfront Land For Sale

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Classic Rockaway Gem!

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This bright 4BR, 1.5 bath home sits on a double lot located in the hottest spot in town. Featuring high ceilings, HW floors and a beautiful slate roof. R5B zoning, 68’x100’ lot. $789,000

Newly renovated 3 BR, 2 bath home with HW floors, full finished basement, front porch, spacious yard, garage and private driveway.

PRICE REDUCED! $765,000

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241 B 118 - Please use this descritpion - 3rd floor 2BR rents for $1200, 2nd floor 4BR, 2.5 bath rents for $2200, 1st floor newly renovated 3BR, 2 bath is rented for $2100 per month. $699,000

Mint condition 3BR, 2 bath condo has splendid panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and of the brand new Boardwalk. $599,000

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This beautiful home features 3BR’s, 2 Bath with a stunning open floor plan and has 10’ ceilings, EIK with Granite counters, spacious LR and beautiful bay views. Call today! $449,000

MINT 2BR, 2 bath with HW floors, SS apliances, granite counters, parking, storage and balcony with ocean views. Lets make a deal! $439,000

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An Ocean Lovers Dream!

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PRICE REDUCED! 5BR, 2.5 bath semi detached with a private drive and a large side and back yard. The home can be delivered 100% or 50% vacant. $449,000

This charming house features 2BR’s and 1 bath with a front and back deck over 2BR, 1 bath apartment rental. Great Investment $439,000

Two Family - Turn Key!

2BR, 2.5 bath duplex, HW floors, designer tiles, Granite kitchen with peninsula, stainless steel appliances and W/D hook up. $495,000

Legal 2 Family

     Rentals      145th: 3BR, 1.5BA home w/ CAC, attic, W&D, deck, 3 car parking plus garage (LJ) . . . $4,000

128th: 2BR, 1BA newly renovated apt with fresh paint and private parking spot (BF) . $2,000

140th: Build It Back rental, 3BR,2BA, HW floors, deck, all utilities (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100

88th: 3BR, 1BA apt with wood floors in private home (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000

ABTS: 3BR, 2.5 BA modern unit with spacious yard, private driveway, CAC, W&D (NC) $2,800

89th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA in private home with CAC, big yard (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,950

66th: Furnished 2BR, 1.5 BA duplex with private yard, W&D and CAC (MC). . . . . . . . $2,600

138th: Renovated 2BR, 2BA apt with private summer parking (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,950

73rd: 3BR, 2.5BA unit with patio, CAC, W&D, 1 car garage and 1 car driveway (MC) . . $2,500

62nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA fully furnished apt with dishwasher and W&D (JD) . . . . $1,950

130th: Brand new 2BR apt, SS appliances, HW floors, W&D, terrace and parking (LJ) . $2,500

ABTS: 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors, W&D and 2 parking passes (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800

91st: 2BR, 2BA condo with SS appliances, W&D, terrace and garage parking (MC) . . . $2,500

23rd: Renovated 2BR, 1BA with wood flooring and shared yard (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600

ABTS: 3BR, 2BA owners end unit with yard, W&D, CAC and dishwasher (MC) . . . . . . $2,400

ABTS: 1BR, 1BA apt with CAC, dishwasher and parking for one car included (MC) . . . $1,500

ABTS: 3BR, 2.5 BA renovated unit with W&D, HW floors and garage parking (JD) . . . . $2,350

117th: 1BR, 1BA beach block apt in building with full time super (JD) . . . . . . . . . . $1,500

ABTS: 2BR, 1BA with bonus room. CAC, W&D and parking included (MC) . . . . . . . . $2,100

124th: Spacious 1BR, 1BA unit in co-op building. Board approval required (MC) . . . . $1,400

122nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA walk in apt with summer parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100

118th: Studio co-op rental, board approval required (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,100

69th: Second floor 2BR, 1BA with large terrace, CAC, W&D, parking (JD) . . . . . . . . . $2,050

88th: Studio apt in private home with separate entrance (JD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975

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2 family in desirable Breakers neighborhood of ABTS. 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3000 sq ft.

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oceanviews. Hardwood floors throughout, washer/dryer. Private parking. close to all transportation. Call agent

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

By Sharon Feldman

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved 16 ounces baby carrots 16 ounces green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Written by Emil R. Lucev, Sr. & his daughter Katie Lucev

There have been MANY ships that ran aground on the shores of Rockaway Beach since the early 1940’s. Some reasons were weather related and oth-

ers were non-urgent incidents.

This week’s photo shows the Passaic Sun on the beach shores of Rockaway Beach, NY, between Beach 124th and 125th Streets. The year is 1966/67. The spectators appear to be in their church attire.

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For the Sauce: ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (or tamari) ½ cup honey ¼ cup ketchup 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce (or tamari), honey, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper.

Place chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and soy sauce mixture into a six-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, basting every hour. Add green beans the last 30 minutes of cooking time.

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Floating Desk

By Artie Wallace

With living space being at a premium, you want to make as much use of your space as possible. Here is one way to save space.

No matter if you have a floating desk built to suit your needs, or you order one online or build your own, it makes a perfect space saving place for the kids to do their homework or to sort your bills, or any other everyday work that requires a desk.

Floating desks come in a large variety of sizes, shapes, colors and styles. The average one you find online requires assembly and needs to be mounted to the wall. If you have one custom-built, it will usually be installed for you.

Things to consider: 1- Do you want a desk with a fold up front (desk area) or open front?

2- Do you need adjustable shelves?

3- How large of a work area do you need?

4- How much weight will be on the desk?

5- Will you be using a wall-mounted monitor that you will need your desk to fit around?

A few notes on building your own floating desk for The DIYer’s out there.

1- Don’t skimp: Use a good quality shelving wood. Using cheaper wood can cause warping and sagging in the desk over time.

2- Take your time: Whether you're putting on the finishing coat or putting in the first screw, taking your time will help ensure a good final product.

3- Plan for more: When building your desk, allow for a little more space, storage, etc. than you think

you’ll need. That little extra will prove useful down the line.

4- Research: Everyone's needs are different. Research your desk to make sure you’re building a desk that will suit your needs both now and in the future.

I have put together a set of three basic plans for building your own floating desk. If you’re

planning on building your own, email me at rocktimesdiy@ gmail.com, (please put in the subject line: “Floating Desk”) to request a copy. Though the plans are very basic, they will give you a good starting point.

If there is a project you would like to see in The DIYer, email me at rocktimesdiy@gmail.com.

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Becoming a Lawmaker: Part 3

By Mike Scala

"Do you like boxing?" I asked Senator Sanders.

"Love boxing," he replied.

"But this is more dangerous.

You can strike with elbows and knees and do more damage."

The bill to legalize professional mixed martial arts in New York State was again being considered. As a member of the Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee, the senator would cast a vote to help determine whether the legislation could proceed to the floor.

My recommendation was to support it. New York was the only place in North America where these wildly popular competitions were not allowed, and we were losing too much revenue. When the Ultimate Fighting Championship hosted an event, more than 500 hotel rooms were reportedly booked by crew members, fighters and entourages alone. This did not take into account all the money spent by fans. Why should we have continued losing out to New Jersey when promoters wanted to run Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center? As for the safety concerns, contests were highly regulated and would be overseen by the state athletic commission.

The senator was not completely sold, and later expressed his reservations in the chamber, but decided to vote Aye Without Recommendation in committee. That counted as a yes, if not an enthusiastic one, and the bill eventually became law.

Meanwhile, our Long Island Rail Road Fare Act to include Far Rockaway Station in the weekend reduced fare program was also moving. Persistence and creative thinking took the bill to the Transportation Committee agenda, which surprised even our conference.

Literally seconds before the vote, however, a left hook was thrown: the bill was flagged for the Finance Committee. This meant if it passed Transportation, it would then have to make it through Finance before

it could be seen by the entire Senate. All the calls, emails and persuasion would have to be repeated.

It was said Finance was where bills were sent to die. Ostensibly, legislation approved by one committee that had a fiscal impact on the state was to be considered there. As a tactical matter, it seemed the majority used this committee to punch out bills it did not favor. We did not believe our bill should have been in Finance because there was no direct cost to the state.

Their justification was reducing the train fare for Rockaway would cost the MTA, whose finances were intrinsically tied to the state's funds.

In any event, after the bill passed Transportation overwhelmingly, we were told those in charge of Finance felt intimidated by our frequent requests to put it up for a vote. My personal sense was some in Albany feared what they perceived to be New York City aggression from our side. Perhaps they could not relate to the experience of living in a transit desert.

Amid this frustration, an opportunity arose. Another of our bills, requiring police reports of missing adults, had passed both houses the previous year but was vetoed over technical issues. When I arrived in the Senate, I reviewed the veto memo, considered how it could be rewritten and worked with stakeholders on a new version.

This, too, was now sitting in the Finance Committee.

The tenacious Dr. Arnita Fowler, whose son's disappearance and death inspired the idea, visited Albany to make her emotional plea. I joined her at this meeting, and additionally had the pleasure of witnessing Senator Sanders' leadership among his colleagues. If they were determined to keep one bill blocked, we would use it as leverage to advance another.

Our approach worked. The missing adults bill made it through Finance, at which time the chairwoman shot the senator a thumbs up accompanied by a nod and a smile. Standing in the back of the room, I sup-

pressed a laugh. I envisioned her saying in her head, "Okay, you got one. Will you downstate lunatics stop harassing us now?"

In light of what happened in Howard Beach last summer, I was especially proud when Governor Cuomo signed the missing adults bill into law.

Previously, reports were only mandated for missing children and vulnerable adults. Now every person is covered, including all adults when there is a reasonable concern for their safety.

I returned to Queens grateful for the experience, knowing my role in the state's legislative activities was not insignificant.

The process of making laws is not a pretty one, but it requires a certain skill and finesse and willingness to keep fighting. I can confidently say the bruises I suffered were worthwhile as I learned my way around the ring.

Or the octagon, as it were.

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GROAN CENTRAL What has six eyes but cannot see?

Three men in a house with dirty dishes in the sink, laundry that needs folding and kids that need a bath.

What kind of exercise do lazy people do?

Diddly-squats.

What do you get if you divide the circumference of your jack-o-lantern by its diameter? Pumpkin pi.

Why can't you hear a psychologist go to the bathroom?

Because the P is silent.

What do you call a cow with a twitch?

Beef Jerky.

What do you call a cow with no legs?

Ground beef.

In Rockaway, seagulls fly over the ocean and bagels fly over the bay.

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Doctor: Tell him I can’t see him now.

What did the duck say to the bartender?

Put it on my bill.

How did the hipster burn his tongue?

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Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m.

ROCKAWAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING Martin de Porres HS Beach 111th Street and RBB Elections, update on RB hotel, beach block garden update, more.

Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m.

DOWNTOWN FAR ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT MEETING Bayswater Jewish Center 2355 Healy Ave. Saturday, February 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MORNING MEDITATION WITH BHANTE SUDDHASO Rockaway Summer House 504 Beach 68th Street Meditation with Buddhist monk. For beginners who want a taste of retreat or advanced meditators who want to boost their practice.

Saturday, February 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CONGRESSMAN MEEKS TOWN HALL Gateway Christian Center 502 Central Ave, Valley Stream Info on immigration, citizenship, passports, affordable health care, social security. Refreshments. RSVP 718-7256000 Saturday, February 18, 6 p.m.

FRIEND IN NEED BENEFIT American Legion Post 1404

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Help a friend in need. $20 at the door.

Live music, hot dogs, raffles, 50/50, beer for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 18, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

BEACH CHANNEL FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER Bungalow Bar 377 Beach 92nd Street Help support the Beach Channel football team. $75 includes open bar, buffet, DJ, 50/50 raffles and more.

Monday, February 20, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

SELMA MOVIE SCREENING & PERFORMANCE 25-17A Seagirt Ave. Nonprofit Hope and a Prayer is screening film Selma, along with a theatrical performance. Auditions open for roles such as MLK, his wife, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Michael Jackson & more.

Call Catherine Molyneux 718-327-8888 for info.

Wednesday, February 22, 1 p.m.

OWL PROWL Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Attention Junior Rangers! Learn about owls and their habitat through a hike and an owl pellet investigation. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

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Dinner with LGBT group Out Rockaway Friday, February 24, 1 p.m.

HOUSING CONNECT INFORMATIONAL JASA Center 711C Seagirt Ave. Learn how to apply for affordable housing across NYC. RSVP by calling 212-788-1453.

Sunday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, February 27, 7 p.m.

RTC RUMORS AUDITIONS Post Theater Fort Tilden Audition for the RTC’s May production of Neil Simon’s Rumors. Bring headshot and resume. See rockawaytheatrecompany.org for info.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FREE TAX PREP CAMBA Arverne View 57-11 Shore Front Parkway Free tax prep for households whose 2016 income was less than $54k. Call 718-6753347 ext 4 to make appointment.

Mondays, 6 p.m.

WCNY BASKETBALL NIGHTS Martin de Porres HS 140 Beach 112th Street Join for friendly basketball with local police. All ages welcome. Those under 18 need parent or guardian.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

MEDITATION & DHAMMA TALKS WITH BHANTE SUDDHASO Rockaway Summer House 504 Beach 68th Street Join for a free 30 minute meditation with a Buddhist monk.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

KARAOKE AT RIIS Riis Park Beach Bazaar Happy hour and karaoke with DJ Nicky B. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS YOGA All Seasons Retreat 181 Beach 116th Street Free yoga class to firefighters and their family. Open to all by donation.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

FREE ZUMBA CLASS WITH LISA G Far Rockaway Educational Campus 8-21 Bay 25th Street Zumba fitness with Lisa G. Head over early to register.

Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.

ZUMBA WITH MAXIE PS 104Q 26-01 Mott Ave. Free zumba fitness class.

Friday, February 17, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 18 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 19, 2 p.m.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR MUSICAL Post Theatre Fort Tilden See RTC's show featuring their junior cast. Call 718-374-6400 for tickets.

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LEGAL NOTICES Craft House Consulting LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 11/23/16.

Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: The LLC, 110-17 70th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

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Wearuat, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/16. County: Queens.

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Notice of Formation: Koology LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to 23919 66th Avenue #3, Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activity.

HK FIRM 2, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/19/16.

Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Cornicello,Tendler &amp; Baumel-Cornicello, LLP, 2 Wall St., 20 th Fl, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

INNOVATION TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/10/16.

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KISSENA GROUP LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/23/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 14118 Cherry Ave Unit 1A Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

SUNRAD REPAIRS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/30/2017.

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SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of MALA DESIGN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 08/08/2016. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 4708 Overbrook Street, Douglaston, NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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This Week in History FEBURARY 16 Dina Hanning was born.

Metta Kaskel was born.

FEBRUARY 19 Heather Leonard was born.

Jeannemarie Morris was born.

1959 - Fidel Castro becomes the 16th Prime Minister of Cuba after overthrowing Fulgencio Batista 1968-The country's first 911 phone system went into service in Haleyville, Ala.

1878 - Thomas Edison patented the gramophone (phonograph).

1968 - The first nationwide broadcast of “Mr. Roger's Neighborhood” aired on PBS.

FEBRUARY 17 Genny Gallagher Wickman was born.

Steve Stathis was born.

1801- The electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr was broken by the House of Representatives who elected Jefferson president.

1962-Beach Boys introduced a new musical style with their hit "Surfin."

FEBRUARY 18 Eddy Pastore was born.

1885 - “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain was published.

1953 - First 3D film “Bwana Devil” premieres in NYC.

FEBRUARY 20 Dan Mundy Sr. was born.

1895 - Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, author, and orator, died.

1962 - John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth.

FEBRUARY 21 Maryjo Carnacchio was born.

Laura Deckelman was born.

1878 - The first telephone book was issued (New Haven, Conn.).

1965 - Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated.

FEBRUARY 22 1879 - Frank Winfield Woolworth opened his first "Five Cent Store" in Utica, New York.

1935 - Airplanes were no longer permitted to fly over the White House.

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Rockaway Locals…You Tell Us! Get Your Voice Heard!

By Kami-Leigh Agard In our feature, reporter, Kami-Leigh Agard scours the streets to get your opinion on current issues facing the peninsula. Your Voice…Your Community…Your Platform.

This week’s topic: With the resurgence of businesses that have thrived and struggled to stay open on the Peninsula since Super Storm Sandy, considering prices, convenience and options — why shop local?

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Rockaway Youth Rugby Coaches Honored Rugby is the fastest growing sport in college and Olympic competitions. Young men are being introduced to a sport that requires years of development to get to a competitive stage. Starting with the basics, these young men learn how to compete, test physical endurance, the value of sportsmanship and are rewarded with everlasting friendships. "The Rugby bond is like no other, it's the sport we love to play and live," exclaimed Rockaway Rugby President, Bob Johnson.

Rockaway Rugby is proud to celebrate our youth rugby coaches who have dedicated their time and energy to coaching the young men of the Rockaway Youth Program and beyond. This Saturday, the Queens County Parade Committee has bestowed the honor of Deputy Grand Marshal to two coaches, Andrew Israel and Robert Palmer.

Andrew Israel, a devoted Irish Catholic and Brooklyn native, spent his childhood summers in Breezy Point. After graduating from Marist College, he made Rockaway his home. A lifelong athlete, he represented Xavier High School on their

Andrew Israel

Robert Palmer

1985 National Championship Rugby Team. During his time at Marist College, he was captain of both the football team and the Marist Rugby club, which he helped to establish. His love for rugby continued throughout his life, playing for both OMEX RFC and his beloved Rockaway Fishhead's RFC. Developing a rugby program for the community's youth was his passion. It gave him tremendous strength and hope as he bravely battled cancer.

Israel was a dedicated math teacher at IS 77 in Ridgewood, Queens, where he was an inspiration to

many of his students. Israel lost his battle to cancer on August 8, 2016.

His passion for rugby lives on in the Rockaway Rugby Youth Program that continues to introduce young men to the sport. Accepting this posthumous honor are his wife, Teresa and his three children Mary, Julia and Andrew, of Rockaway Park. His parents, Bob and Jeanette, both reside in Breezy Point.

Rob Palmer attended Burke Catholic High School in Goshen, NY, where he played ice hockey. He began his college studies at Long Island University where he played

hockey for his freshman year before transferring to SUNY Cortland, where he found his love for rugby.

He graduated from Cortland State University with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Kinesiology, and received his Masters in Physical Education at Manhattanville College. Palmer moved to Rockaway when he accepted a staff position with the NYC - DOE teaching physical education at Canarsie HS in Brooklyn.

Palmer played rugby for the Fisheads and continued to play hockey for a men's club at Aviator. He founded a rugby program at Canarsie HS and led the team to two PSAL championships. He now also coaches JV Football at Canarsie.

Since his start with the Fisheads he gravitated towards teaching youth rugby and coaching young men while developing them physically and mentally with the sport of rugby.

"It's not what sports you have played throughout your life, it's the sport you live for ... and if you're lucky enough to play on a rugby pitch, you're a better man or woman for it," proclaimed Rockaway Rugby Captain TJ Mahoney.

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YOUR ONLY GM DEALER IN BROOKLYN!

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(From left to right) Athan Smyrlis, MD — Interventional Cardiologist; Jason Freeman, MD, FACC, FSCAI — Director, Interventional Cardiology and Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories; Asif Rehman, MD, FACC, FSCAI — Associate Director, Interventional Cardiology; Lawrence Kanner, MD, FACC, FHRS — Chief, Division of Cardiology and Director, Electrophysiology/Arrhythmia Services

When every second counts, experience matters At South Nassau’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, we understand the best team matters when it comes to treating your heart. That’s why we are home to some of the area’s most respected cardiovascular experts, including our newest member, Dr. Athan Smyrlis.

If you or a loved one is having a heart attack, it’s important to know that South Nassau is close to home and able to provide lifesaving care within minutes. In our state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, our average door-to-treatment

time for heart attacks is 27.5 minutes faster than the national benchmark.

Our cardiac program is consistently recognized for excellence and has earned The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Certification in Heart Failure, and we also hold the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® — Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award.

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Call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU or visit southnassau.org.

The American Heart Association recognizes this hospital for achieving 85% or higher compliance with all Get With The Guidelines® — Heart Failure Achievement Measures and 75% or higher compliance with four or more Get With The Guidelines® — Heart Failure Quality Measures for two or more consecutive years and for documentation of all three Target:Heart FailureSM care components for 50% or more of eligible patients with heart failure discharged from the hospital to improve quality of patient care and outcomes.

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