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Off Duty Officer Shot on Beach 62nd Street By Katie McFadden

Just hours after a vigil for NYPD Detectives Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, in front of the 100th Precinct on Tuesday, February 1, officers of the 100th Precinct responded to a call of another officer shot on Beach 62nd Street and Beach Channel Drive. After being shot in the shoulder, the off-duty officer is expected to survive, and the suspects have been apprehended. According to the NYPD, at around 10:18 p.m., a 22-yearold rookie officer was on his way to work at the 63rd Precinct in Brooklyn when he was stopped at a red light at Beach 62nd Street and Beach Channel Drive. Two suspects, 19-year-old Chad Collie and an 18-year-old Jayare Robinson, allegedly approached the officer’s personal vehicle while it was stopped, and one tapped on the vehicle with a firearm. The officer got out of his vehicle and was shot in

the shoulder by one of the suspects. The officer returned fire but did not strike the suspects. The suspects fled. Officers from the 100th Precinct heard the gunfire and responded to the scene while a description of the suspects was shared over police radio. Police saw two suspects fitting the description at Beach 59th Street and attempted to stop them. The suspects fired the gun toward the police, striking the bumper of their unmarked car. The officers did not return fire but were able to apprehend the suspects on foot. A .38 caliber handgun that was stolen from Los Angeles was recovered at the scene, police sources said (Pictured). Charges are pending. According to the NYPD, the officer was transported by police vehicle to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He was in stable condition and undergoing surgery. The officer is expected to survive. Hours after hosting the vig-

il for Detectives Rivera and Mora across from the 100th Precinct on Tuesday, Councilwoman Joann Ariola responded to Jamaica Hospital, where she was part of a latenight press conference alongside Mayor Eric Adams. In a social media post, the councilwoman wrote, “Tonight another officer was shot. I am at Jamaica Hospital standing with our law enforcement saying enough is enough. Please continue to pray for the NYPD.” Senator Joe Addabbo released a statement the morning after the shooting, saying, “As New York was preparing to lay to rest Police Officer Wilbert Mora — who was shot and killed last month — another cop was shot in Rockaway. Luckily, the off-duty

officer survived this horrific ordeal, and the suspects were apprehended by the brave cops of the 100th Precinct. We need to do a better job as a city, state, and nation on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals because we cannot continue to hear stories of our police officers and citizens being shot. I will work with my colleagues in government on all levels to help stop this gun violence.” The officer shot on Tuesday night was the sixth NYPD officer shot so far this year.

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This Week in History FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 6 Anthony George was born. Matt Long was born. 1870 - The 15th Amendment (black Maureen Marotta was born. suffrage) passed. Kerri Bringslid was born. Robert Chi was born. 1959 - Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper died 1935 - The board game Monopoly went in a plane crash. on sale for the first time. 1952 - Princess Elizabeth became FEBRUARY 4 Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Kathleen Kuhn was born. Thomas O’Callaghan was born. FEBRUARY 7 Frankie Cullen was born. Barbara Morris was born. Mike Lee was born. Robbie Salmon was born. Robert Kaskel was born. 1964 - The Beatles arrived in the U.S. for Marie Murphy was born. the first time. 1971 - Women in Switzerland were fi1789 - George Washington and nally granted suffrage. John Adams are elected the president and vice president of the UnitFEBRUARY 8 ed States. Bob Gandley was born. 2004 - The Massachusetts Supreme Jack Gordon was born. Court declared that gays had the right to marry. 1870 - The National Weather Service was established. FEBRUARY 5 1910 – The Boy Scouts of America were John Cori was born. incorporated. Terence O’Rourke was born. Cody Ritter was born. FEBRUARY 9 1917 - Congress passed the Immigra- William " The Boss" Edwards was born. tion Act, which restricted Asian immi- 1861- Jefferson Davis was chosen as the president of the Confederate States of gration, over President Wilson's veto. 1952- New York adopts three-colored America. 1964 - The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan traffic lights. Show.

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Contact The Elected Congressman Gregory Meeks 67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Arverne, NY 11692 Phone: (347) 230-4032 Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato 9516 Rockaway Beach Blvd Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 Email: amatos@nyassembly.gov 718-945-9550 City Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers 1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 718-471-7014 City Councilwoman Joann Ariola 114-12 Beach Channel Drive, suite #1 Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Email: joannariola32@gmail.com 718-318-6411 State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. 88-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd Room 311 Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 Email: addabbo@nysenate.gov 718-318-0702 State Senator James Sanders Jr. 1931 Mott Avenue – Suite 305 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Email: sanders@nysenate.gov 718-327-7017 Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson 19-31 Mott Avenue, Suite 301 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Email: Andersonk@nyassembly.gov 718-327-1845

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Descent Because alleged travel columnists Lazer Lou and Bob, (Travels with Bob) Nesoff, haven’t sent so much as a postcard from the road, I had to fill the void. Last column, I spent the whole time complaining about the cold I couldn’t escape. Well, when the cold turned to snow between Oklahoma City and Amarillo, I turned into a southerner who can’t drive with an inch of the white stuff on the ground. Nobody could! Trucks, 18-wheelers, went skidding and sliding before toppling over. Traffic stopped. There wasn’t much choice since five trucks laid on their side across the two-lane high-

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way. And for the first twenty minutes it felt like a relief to be stuck and not driving like it was the luge. It’s not like you can get off these two-lane ice tracks—the next exit is 40 miles. This is Texas after all. Most states have a Welcome or Visitor’s Center within a couple of miles of entering the state. When I crossed into Texas the sign said, Visitor’s Center: 100 miles. Everything is big in Texas including the nothingness. What the sign was really saying is there ain’t much to see or visit for the next 100 miles. I’d driven 2,000 miles to get away from the Rockaway arctic,

but it chased me like a bill collector until New Mexico. And now you’re dying to know about Carlsbad Caverns. They give you an option of walking into the Natural Entrance or taking the elevator. The only workout I’d gotten for the past few days was the keister krush, so I opted for the winding steps into the cavern. Ever walk down 80 flights of stairs? And not being able to see where you’re stepping? Yeah, you descend 800 feet as you work your way through stalactites and stalagmites (one grows up, one grows down). The walkway is smooth enough so you know you won’t twist an ankle, but it’s too dark to see your feet, so you walk every step of the way in blind trust. My phone flashlight app didn’t work if you’re about to ask. The mineral formations, and nooks and crannies, were illuminated but it was like walking three miles to the bathroom with just a night light on. Fans of the March of the Wooden Soldiers will recall Barnaby’s cave hideout. There were definitely some times I thought I’d see Tom Tom and Little Bo

Peep. You walk and you walk and you start asking yourself two things: how many stalactites and stalagmites is a man supposed to see before he gets bored? And two, have you walked too far to turn around? The answers are: Not Many and Yes. Three miles into this dark trek you come to a fork in the road with a sign: Shortcut To Elevator 0.5 miles. The Big Room 1 mile. Sweating enough to start my own stalagmite, I headed for the elevator. I’d just walked three miles through a cave, but my first hint of claustrophobia struck when I got on the elevator. We had 80 stories to go up. And you know it’s not like most elevators, where they can fetch you from another floor if there’s a problem. It didn’t help when some young guys started joking about the ascent. I wanted to scream Shut The F Up. But I’m suave and debonair and manned up and suffered in silence. All in all, it was better than Amarillo. Next stop, Columbus, New Mexico, three miles from the Mexican border.

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Far Rockaway Teen Library Reopens The Far Rockaway Teen Library is finally back open. After being closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the teen library located at 2002 Cornaga Avenue reopened to the public on Monday, January 31. The center, originally established in 2008, is designed exclusively for teens, many of whom have been experiencing unprecedented isolation since the beginning of the pandemic. The reopened space will offer expanded teen-friendly programming, including a series of podcast production workshops and DJing classes, which will initially be offered virtually, until the Library resumes in-person programming. In the upcoming weeks, the Teen Library is also planning to launch an app development pro-

gram. The center has a dedicated homework space and computer area with free printing (up to 20 pages a day). It aims to stimulate creative thinking, encourage civic engagement and – with the guidance of youth counselors and teen librarians – helps teens explore their school and career options. “Now more than ever, teens need an inclusive space where they can access a wealth of resources, feel comfortable and connect with other young people,” Teen Center Site Coordinator, Eyitami Oyarijivbie said. “We are very excited to welcome young people back to the Far Rockaway Teen Library and offer them a safe and inspiring environment.” The Teen Library will continue to provide its

robust virtual programming, including Youth Justice Court, workshops on subjects ranging from technology, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to creative arts and health and wellness, college readiness and job search resources, as well as a book club. It will also offer grab-and-go kits, containing items like craft supplies, bookmarks,

and writing journals to engage teens in projects outside the Library. Prior to the start of the pandemic, the Far Rockaway Teen Library served approximately 33,000 young adults a year. The Far Rockaway Teen Library will be open Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6 PM. As the center welcomes teens back to the building, QPL continues

to follow COVID-19 protocols to protect its staff and customers. Teens will need a library card to enter the space and they will need to reserve a time slot to use gaming systems and computers. To make a reservation, go to: https://reservation.queenslibrary.org Reservations can be made a week in advance for up to 45 minutes per activity. Walk-in reservations can be made at the main desk if slots are available. The Far Rockaway Teen Library is adjacent to the Far Rockaway Swing Space, located at 1003 Beach 20th Street. The main Far Rockaway Library at 1637 Central Ave. is closed during the construction of a new building, tentatively expected to open to the public by the end of the year.

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***** Tired of the cold? It’s February 3 – the unofficial start to spring is 30 days away, the Rockaway St. Patrick’s parade. ***** Call-A-Head, the porto potty company in Broad Channel, had been using property that belonged to the National Park Service for years without paying rent and without anybody objecting. When NPS told them to vacate, Call-A-Head sued in June 2021. That was after Call-A-Head tried to lease the property but was rebuffed. The feds said in court “Plaintiffs admitted that they do not own the land in question.” And said use of the space by CallA-Head was “not compatible with the Park’s mission and values.” Now Call-A-Head will have to keep to its own stall, af-

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Beach 116th Residents & Business Owners Ask Army Corps to Relocate By Katie McFadden

This week, a petition started being circulated around businesses and residential areas around Beach 116th Street, requesting that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) relocate their staging area from Beach 116th Street. After last summer, USACE set up shop from Beach 117th to Beach 115th, placing the large boulders for groin construction along the beach. Some are now expressing concerns that this staging area could impact local businesses if it continues to be used during the summers, and are now asking USACE to consider relocating. The petition, started by residents of the beachfront Ocean Grande, claims this area will be used through 2024, which could make their beach inaccessible until 2025. The petition goes on to list reasons

why the staging area should be moved such as impacts on local businesses on Beach 116th Street with beachgoers opting to go to other areas, and disturbances to residents of the Ocean Grande and Hampton Houses, including with vibrations and dust particles from the construction area. The original groin construction schedule was expected to end mid-summer 2024, but the USACE contractor has been ahead of schedule. Contract 2, which includes sand replenishment and new dune

construction along the length of the beach is expected to begin sometime this year. Asked if Beach 116th would be used through 2024, Project Manager Dan Falt said, “I can say right now that we will probably need the staging/delivery area at B116th and/or B142nd at least for work this summer. As always, we’ll work to keep any beach closures as small as possible. We still don’t know the schedule for Contract 2 work, and when the dredge will come, so there are many variables that can impact the overall schedule. We still need access to build groins at B130, B125, B120, B115, and B110.” Asked if there were any alternatives to Beach 116th, Falt explained why that area is being used, saying, “We generally don’t want the trucks to cross areas where the boardwalk is elevated, and cross the new, specially cast, boardwalk sections.

This limits us to areas with atgrade crossings on poured in place slabs or no boardwalk at all. This limits us to B19, B116th, and any street end from B127149th.” In a post on Friends of Rockaway Beach, the response left some continuing to ask why the staging area couldn’t be moved over another block or two once the machinery has crossed the boardwalk. To this, Falt says, "The street trucks can’t drive on sand, so a gravel road would need to be built." Others suggested beachgoers taking public transportation to Beach 116th could simply move another block or two. The residents of the Ocean Grande are continuing discussions with USACE on this matter. For more information about the petition asking to relocate the staging area, reach out to Elda Vale at rockymountains117@ hotmail.com

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Rockaway Honors NYPD Officers Rivera & Mora By Katie McFadden

On Tuesday, February 1, on the eve of late Detective Wilbert Mora’s funeral, Councilwoman Joann Ariola organized a candlelight vigil across from the 100th Precinct to honor Detectives Mora and Jason Rivera, and to show support for the local precinct. A crowd of police officers, firefighters, local leaders and residents, gathered in front of Peninsula Library, where candles and small blue lines flags were distributed to attendees. Councilwoman Ariola opened the vigil saying, “To see the outpouring of love here tonight for this precinct from officers and community members and elected officials and representatives and our fire department and volunteer fire department, it is something that warms the human soul because the human soul is a light from God and may it be your will, God, that the souls of Detective Jason Rivera and Police Officer Wilbert Mora enjoy eternal life in your peace. And we do this here because each and every day, I know you put on your uniforms and you don’t know what’s going to happen that day. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, and we want to thank you for putting those uniforms on and we want you to know we have your back, and we just came from a meeting at City Hall,

and believe me, City Hall has your back too and you’re going to start to see that.” Reverend Father Jeremy Canna of Blessed Trinity Parish and Rabbi Tsvi Selengut of the Belle Harbor Jewish Center were then asked to lead prayers as candles were lit. “There’s an old saying where, if you have a room that’s very dark, if you light even the smallest candle in that room, you can bring light to a very dark place and although the times now feel dark and tragic, there is so much light here and not just from the candles,” Rabbi Selengut said. Deputy Inspector Carlos Fabara, commanding officer of the 100th Precinct, then said a few words. “Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were both in their 20s when their lives were snatched away from them. When I think about that, my blood boils. They were babies—their best years still ahead of them. To think of all the good times, all the success and achievement, all the love and experiences that were taken away from them, it makes me angry. Whatever you do when you go home, take a minute to appreciate it because these two young officers gave that up for you. Whether it's calling someone you love or just relaxing on the couch, they gave that up for you. They will never see another sunset. They

will never listen to another song. And they will never feel another warm embrace. They sacrificed those things for each and every one of you,” he said. ”That two people so young could be cut down so senselessly is a terrible reflection of what humanity is capable of but luckily we don’t have to experience the worst of humanity because we live under a blanket of protection. We live under the protection

of brave young men like Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Two young men that dedicated their lives to protecting the citizens of this city.” For those who missed the vigil, Broad Channel is holding an event called Back the Blue Saturday on Saturday, February 5 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to line Cross Bay Boulevard and wave American and police flags in support of all members of law enforcement.

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Super Specials for Game Day 2022 By Katie McFadden

Next Sunday’s the day! Super Bowl LVI is on Sunday, February 13, and whether you’re watching the big game or opting for the Puppy Bowl, with more than a week away, there’s plenty of time to get those orders in for your party or to start making those plans for where to watch. The big game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on NBC. This year, the

matchup is between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. Besides the game, there will be commercials galore, a halftime performance by R&B singer Mary J. Blige along with rappers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, and plenty of snack breaks to enjoy those big game goodies. Our advertisers are offering plenty of big deals for the big game made for parties of all sizes. At new deli Bagel & Barista

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all your catering favorites like meats, wings and pastas, and things you didn’t even think about like baby back ribs and a variety of unique egg rolls such as Irish, Philly cheesesteak and buffalo. Check out the ad on Page 17 for more options. Order online by February 10 at www. BishopsBarnCatering.com. Caterer A & S at the Harbor has everything you can dream of with a variety of appetizer, pasta or meat trays. They also have three package choices starting with the big $365 package featuring a two-foot chicken cutlet, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella hero, a two-foot roast beef hero with caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and Peter Luger sauce, a half tray of wings, mac and cheese, spareribs, rice balls and potato coquettes, plus a choice of two: potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw and a two-liter soda. Their $255 special includes a three-foot Peter Luger sandwich, a full sampler Continued on page 13

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SUPER SPECIALS FOR GAME DAY 2022 Continued from Page 12 tray, a half tray of buffalo chicken and a choice of two: potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw and a two-liter soda. Their smaller $195 package includes a three-foot chicken cutlet hero, and a half tray of buffalo wings, rice balls and croquettes, plus a choice of two side salads. For the full menu, check out their ad on page 12. Pickup only at 533 Beach 126th Street. To order, call 718-634-4939 by February 10. New Italian eatery Rocco’s of Roc Beach (115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd) is offering catering specials for 10-12 people of half trays of everything from wings to loaded waffle fries to risotto balls from about $50 - $80. For more details, see the ad on the back of the paper. To order, call 718-799-5050. Bungalow Bar on Beach 92nd Street has a package that can feed up to 25 people, including spinach and artichoke dip, 50 wings, a three-foot French dip or chicken hero, and a choice of two from shepherd’s pie, chicken pot pie, sausage and peppers, plus two bottles of huckleberry lemonade for $450. Plus they have plenty of a la carte options ranging from $40 to $160. Order at least two days ahead of the game by emailing: kgrey@ ighospitality.com Boardwalk Pizzeria (68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is currently offering 10% off all catering orders, no matter what it is you want for game day. Call 347-619-8002 to place your orders. Elegante on Beach 92nd Street has weekly specials, and this week is offering spaghetti and meatball or spaghetti and sausage dinners for buy one, get one 50% off. Call 718-634-3914 to order. If you’re looking for big heroes, 101 Deli has several sandwich packages for 12 people. Opt for a three-foot Italian or American hero, a half tray of buffalo wings and side salads for $119.99 plus tax; or a threefoot chicken cutlet, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella hero, or a three-foot roast beef, mozzarella and gravy on garlic bread, half tray of wings and

side salads for $139.99 plus tax. Call 718-634-1121 to order. All American Bagel & Barista (20-10 Cross Bay Blvd.) in Broad Channel is offering plenty of options like 10% off Bagel Wheels and all hot food options, plus a special that includes a threefoot chicken cutlet hero and a half tray of wings for $109.99 or make it a four-foot Italian or American hero and half tray of wings for $109.99. Call 718-9452233 to place your order. Callie’s on Beach 129th Street has small packages like 10 sandwiches—roast beef, burgers or chicken for $100, half trays of fries for $30, chicken tenders for $70, mac and cheese for $60, onion rings for $50 and cauliflower for $50. All trays can be doubled. Call 929-343-5648 to order. If you’re in the mood for Mexican, PICO on Beach 129th has packages featuring guac, pico de gallo and queso with homemade chips, wings, tacos and more fit for parties of six to eight, to 18 to 20 people. Email: picorbny@gmail.com for info and to order by February 10. The MeatUp Grill on Beach 116th Street has 12-pack slider specials, burger boxes, appetizer trays, salads, side dishes and sweets. Call 518-712-1361 to order. As it’s still early, not everyone has advertised their game day specials yet, but other eateries will also likely be offering specials like Sorrentino’s Market (9920 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), RBQ (92-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.), Happy Jack’s (108-13 Rockaway Beach Drive), Jamesons (421 Beach 129th Street), Batesy’s in Arverne, Whit’s End on Beach 97th, Harbor Light on Beach 130th and your favorite pizza places may also make for some great game time snack and dinner choices.

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Happy 50th Work Anniversary!

What a milestone to celebrate! Your loyalty and W hard work to Madelaine Chocolate Company has not gone unnoticed. Every company should be so lucky to have someone who works as hard as you. You have been a blessing in so many ways. You have been an incredible combination of a Mother, a Sister and a Friend! You have ears that listen, arms that hug and hold a love that is never-ending, and a heart that's made of gold. You will always have a place in our hearts and our home! Today we celebrate you and your accomplishment!

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VOTING MAPS MOVE CLOSE TO APPROVAL The more things change… The failure of an independent commission to reach consensus on new voting districts across the State, opened the door for Albany Democrats to configure maps that will heavily favor their party. State Senator Michael Gianaris, who chairs the legislative redistricting task force, told the New York Times, “This is a very Democratic state, let’s start there. It’s not surprising that a fairly drawn map might lead to more Democrats getting elected.” Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to support the new district lines. Redistricting fights and charges of gerrymandering are happening across the country as new lines are drawn as a result of the 2020 census. If the current proposal passes in the New York Legislature, the changes for Rockaway will be relatively minor. The congressional district will contin-

ue to have one representative in Congress, the seat currently held Congressman Gregory Meeks. On the New York Senate side, the peninsula essentially gets cut in two. From the ocean, the line runs down Beach 94th Street, makes a left turn for one block to Beach 95th Street and then cuts over the Cross Bay Bridge, capturing Broad Channel and Howard Beach. This new district is not drastically different than the current one, repped by Joe Addabbo. Similarly, the east side of the peninsula, now repped by James Sanders Jr., essentially remains intact. The Assembly Districts 23 and 31, now represented by Stacey Pheffer Amato and Khaleel Anderson, offers a zigzag, byzantine map with parts of the peninsula on the east end carved up in a way that defies easy explanation. Go to newyork.redistrictingandyou. org/ for an illustration.

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Rockaway Farmers Market at Beach 60th Street By Jeanne DuPont, RISE Executive consecutive Saturdays, from cards, SNAP, and WIC vouch- destrian use and host commuten o’clock in the morning to ers, and no resellers, cooper- nity events, including a driveDirector

Far Rockaway historically has been a food desert, lacking easy access to a variety of affordable, fresh, organic vegetables and produce. But that is all coming to a halt this spring, summer, and fall! Saturday, May 28, 2022, will be the kickoff date of the Rockaway Farmers Market @ Beach 60th Street. For twenty-two

three o’clock in the afternoon, regional farmers and food producers will have the opportunity to sell their organic and nonorganic produce, eggs, cheese, pickles, herbs, mushrooms, honey, jams, juices, seafood, meat, flowers and plants, compost and soil, and baked goods to residents and visitors of our beloved peninsula. The farmers market will accept credit

atives, or vendors outside the local region will be permitted. Rockaway Farmers Market @ Beach 60th Street is part of a year’s long collaboration between RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability & Equity) and the New York City Department of Transportation to pilot an area adjacent to the Beach 60th Street subway platform to activate the roadway for pe-

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FAITH, HOPE & LOVE We are deep in the winter, holidays come and gone, all is quiet. Perhaps you have time. A welcome gift. Things tend to slow down in winter, become still, stop for a bit. What better time than for quiet introspection. With the new moon this week, we can take some time to focus within, bring awareness to the innermost parts of ourselves and awaken. Awaken to the heart and awaken to the mind. Observe what you find. What emotions are showing up? What thoughts are showing up? If some not so good emotions and thoughts are showing up, what can we do to change them? For some of these, it’s as easy as creating the opposite as an intention— kind of flipping the coin over. Of course, longterm we have to deal with and let go of them, but it’s a process and takes time. Accepting and knowing that, we can see that we will get there, not instantaneously, and in the meantime turn our minds and hearts to positives. The new moon period is of initiation, new beginnings, planting seeds. Yes, even in the dead of winter. Conscious effort to turn to all that is good as the emotions and thoughts arise. Science shows that good thoughts make good chemicals in our bodies that make us feel good. Same for good emotions. An act of generosity, for example, creates oxytocin which boosts up the mood and counteracts cortisol (stress hormone). And an act of kindness is a powerful suggestion to others. I recently saw a video in which a man gives a shirt to a homeless person, another man observing this gives a sand-

wich from his backpack, another woman gives him something else. Lots of oxytocin in that little area! Daily gratitude, kindness, generosity are amazingly beneficial to ourselves. The energy embodied because of these is limitless. It’s like a boomerang. . . you give but really you are feeding yourself and then creating an energy that shines forth. It is in this way of self-exploration, of turning to elevated emotions and positive thoughts, that we discover our place, our meaning in this life. It is in this way—connection to oneself— that we then discover the connection to other individuals, connection to humanity, connection to the universe. With that comes faith, hope and love. Faith, a deep trust, in the divine within each of us and the interconnectedness to all beings. Hope, a deep wish, for peace of mind and heart, and unification. Love, all we need. “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” - Saint Augustine “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.” - Desmond Tutu (I honor this spiritual teacher who passed last month.) “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” - Paul Coehlo May you be happy. May you be free. May you be grateful. May you be compassionate. May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.

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Dear Editor: Dr. Galvin’s article on antibody testing was informative about the complex science involved in defining immunity to viruses but equivocated on delving into the significant scientific debate about why the DC medical establishment has ignored natural immunity to Covid-19. As far as the biology goes, let’s put it simply: natural immunity has always been understood to be the most effective countermeasure to viral infection. Since the 1700s, when Edward Jenner first worked with smallpox vaccination, natural immunity has been a foundational aspect of vaccination strategy. Still, for some reason, the Fauci/DC contingent of the medical establishment decided to deemphasize the idea that natural immunity was a potent ally to the evolving treatment protocols for Covid-19. The Israeli study from 2021 involving over 30,000 patients confirmed that natu-

ral immunity in patients; “…affords longer lasting and stronger protection against infection (as compared to vaccination alone). https://www.medrxiv.org/conten t/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1 Furthermore, despite clear scientific evidence of a well-defined risk stratification among the population, vaccination-for-all was the dominant strategy. A revealing fact was admitted to recently by the current CDC director Rochelle Walensky who stated that “…the overwhelming number of deaths, over 75%, occurred in people who had at least four co-morbidities…”. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cdc-directorsays-75-of-covid-19-deaths-hadfour-or-more-comorbidities That’s a big qualifier there, especially given the corollary that in the age group 0-20 the survival rate stands at 99.9987%. https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/ Provisional-COVID-19-Deathsby-Sex-and-Age/9bhg-hcku/data So why has vaccination strategy not been changed accordingly, to treat those at actual risk? Moving forward two years and CDC epidemiologist Benjamin Silk states

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the following on January 19, 2022 as reported by numerous press outlets: “…when Delta became predominant in this country, however, surviving a previous infection now provided greater protection.” Here’s a link to the Wall Street JournalarticlereportingonDr.Seller’s statements: https://www.wsj. com/articles/prior-covid-19-infection-offered-better-protection-than-vaccination-during-delta-wave-11642619009 And here’s a link to that CDC study: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ volumes/71/wr/mm7104e1.htm?s_cid=mm7104e1_w But wait...Dr. Fauci, and every medical bureaucrat on the government payroll told us that natural immunity was not to be discussed for this virus! This, despite the massive wave of the relatively mild Omicron variant of Covid-19 sweeping across the population and imparting natural immunity. From the biological perspective, it makes complete sense why natural immunity should be taken into account. The body’s exposure to the full virus allows our

The Rockaway Times immune cells to wrap themselves around the entire viral particle and all of its surface proteins, not just a single mutating spike protein as the current mRNA vaccination does. Dr. Harold Paez Curb Appeal Dear Editor: I feel Pico’s should remove their outdoor dining area to help relieve some of the parking and driving issues on Beach 129th. This dining area is obviously not being used now and even during the warmer temperatures was rarely used. So, I say to Pico’s, let’s remove this eye-sore and add some badly needed parking spots, on the block, for the community’s sake. Tom Last Blush Causing Dear Editor: Got to congratulate Kevin Boyle on his Boyleing Points column. He has a column that is witty, funny and practical. Kevin sees the world as it is with a lot of humor included. John Patrylo

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Beach 120s 1 bedroom with new kitch and bath, terrace w/ocean views Street parking............$1900 Call Susan 347-260-3891 Coming soon RP - Ocean views in each room 2 Bed 2 baths. Washer dryer Year round parking spot pay electric .........................................$2450 Call Susan 347-260-389 RP Small 2 bed 1 bath, utilitiesincluded. Street parking..........$1800 Call Susan 347-260-389 Arverne By the Sea OCEANFRONT - Walk in, 2 bed, 1 bath, excellent condition, ready to move in, pay gas & electric, no pets, no smoking.........................$2400 Call 718 945 2411 Arverne by the Sea 2 bed plus bonus room with large terrace, Washer dryer Parking pass Rent...................................$2200 Call Susan 347-260-3891 BH 2nd level, 2 bedroom, 1bath, large living room, lovely terrace, w/d, ready to move right in….................................. $2400 Call Jackie 347 533 2635 RP 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, large frontdeck, one space for parking, canpurchase W/D that is there. Cable and heat included......$2200 Call Jackie 347 533 2635 BH Furnished Short term/year round rental. 3 bed 1 bath. Nice yard. Summer wknd parking.........$2800 Call Susan 347-260-3891 BH 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, 2 full baths, terrace, summer parking, pay G&E...............$2900

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BELLE HARBOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 114-10 Beach Channel Drive CALLING ALL VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL CARE PROVIDERS

Rockaway's Famous Animal Hospital Founded in 1977, generations of people and families have entrusted their pets’ care to the animal hospital located in the Rockaways for forty-four years. Now it can be your privilege and honor as a veterinarian to lease this office at the same familiar, convenient location nestled between Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Give building owner, Walter T. Gorman, a call today at 917-710-6298 to schedule a walk through appointment today. Immediate Occupancy Ideal location in the middle of the Rockaway Peninsula, in Queens, NY at the top of Beach 116th Street. Surrounding communities include Far Rockaway, Bayswater, Edgemere, Arverne, Rockaway Beach to the east; Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor, Neponsit, Roxbury, and Breezy Point to the west; Broad Channel and Howard Beach to the north over the Cross Bay Bridge.

Get the space you deserve! At top of bustling Beach 116th Street * Rear parking lot * Short walk from Q22, Q35, Q53 bus stops, A, S subway station, Municipal Parking Lot, NYC Ferry * 20 minutes to JFK * Waterfront views of Jamaica Bay and NYC skyline * Near ocean, beach, boardwalk shopping, dining. To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030

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718-945-1801

We Are Proud To Announce That We Are Members Of

432 Beach 129th Street www.BelleHarborRealty.com m COMING SOON | OPEN HOUSE

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NAUTILUS COOP Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath, with laundry and deeded parking l Mint condition. Photos to follow. Low Maintenance $345. $329K

All brick featuring four beautiful bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, full ﬁnished basement, beautiful hardwood ﬂooring, gorgeous new kitchen that leads to a deck. Garage, parking for 6 cars. Must see. $1.450M

New Mother Daughter Large living room, dining room and kitchen. Three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms. Apt for Mom is two bedrooms, one bath. Parking for six cars. $1.229M

RENTAL PROPERTY

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Two Apts in the Same House Main ﬂoor | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms w/ porch, yard, year round parking $2,500

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One family home. Needs TLC, Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two porches, plus basement, garage, share driveway. $849K

Two Family - Three bedrooms over three bedrooms with ﬁnished basement. Firm. $1.4 M

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All Brick 6 over 6. Two car garage, Bay block $1.2M IN

Renovated 2 bedroom over 2 bedroom plus a studio apt. Parking for 6 cars. Great Investment. $1.2M

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2nd ﬂoor | 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful front terrace, heat included, washer dryer and parking $2,250

ROCKAWAY BELLE HARBOR BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

THREE FAMILY BEACH BLOCK

BELLE HARBOR

BH Upper - 4 bedroom apartment with 2 baths and two porches and heated garage..........................................$5000 Rockawy Park - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, mint condition, parking for TWO cars............................................ $2,000 BH Beach Block - 5 rooms 1 bath, use of backyard.................................$2,000 BH Studio Beach Block w/parking....$1200 Belle Harbor - four large rooms with porch, w/d................................... $2300 Belle Harbor - six rooms, two baths, terrace, parking, inlcudes heat....$2,900 Belle Harbor - 4 rooms beach block...........................................$1,650 Belle Harbor Upper - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful porch, parking, W/D, heat inlcuded..............................$2,200 BH Upper - beautiful Studio apt in private home w A/C, includes all.................$1200

Beach 129th Street - 1800sqft, brand new.......................................... $6,000

COMMERCIAL SPACE: Beach 116th Street - brand new ofﬁce/store. Perfect for dr. ofﬁce...... $5,500 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com

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GORGEOUS NEPONSIT BEACH BLOCK

Mint 80x100. Totally renovated with ﬂr, fdr, eik and den, wood burning fp, 5 bedrooms 5 baths, fnshd basement, long Pvt Dw and landscaped grounds. $3.2M

THREE FAMILY BEACH BLOCK

NEPONSIT BEACH BLOCK

Move right in! Great room w/wbfp, EIK, plus den, 4 BRs, 4-1/2 baths, ﬁnished basement, inground & heated pool & spa, long pvt. driveway,1 car garage. $2.6M

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Renovated 3 bed 2 Bath, w custom kitchen, ﬁnished Bsmt, Pvt by and Pkg. $989,000

60x100 with wrap around front porch, 6 beds, 4 baths, eik, fdr, lr w/wb fp,, den, long Pvt d/w, backyard, unfnshd Bsmt. Huge potential! Needs work. $1.3M

MINT DUPLEX CONDO Move right in to this mint duplex condo located on a quiet beach block! Open layout with living room, dining area and custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Two bedrooms T and 2 baths on the main ﬂoor including the master suite with walk in closet, private bath with large RAC ONT IN C shower. The basement has high ceilings and a powder room, laundry, large den and additional area suitable for a gym or ofﬁce. Private parking, large shed, central air and much more! Low taxes, HOA fee. $715K

B 129 - Mint 2 Bedroom............................................................................................. $2200 B 128 - beach block - Mint 3 bed 1 1/2 bath duplex, Pkg and heat, 2 Pkg Spots.........$2800 B137th ST – 2 bed, 1 bath, large rooms, EIK, deck, 2 parking sp................................$2200

In this sellers market with limited inventory let me help you buy or sell!

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It may be cold outside, but baby the real estate market is hot! hot! hot! Call us - Our buyers are ready to strike a deal today! AVAILABLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND RENT

NEW EXCLUSIVE

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PRIME REAL ESTATE - BEACH 129th Huge parcel is zoned commercial with residential overlay. Bring youS ideas to fruition on this bustling street where every business on the block is thriving. $3,695,000

COMPLETELY RENOVATED Exciting chance to own a building that has been completely renovated from top to bottom and offers 4 separate rentals. Owner is willing to hold financing. $3,600,000

HOUSE RENTALS

ROCKAWAY PARK First floor currently houses RBQ and Chinese take out establishment. 2nd floor is a unique boutique Inn with 9 attractive short term rentals. $3,200,000

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BEACH BLOCK 2 BR, 2.5 bath, enclosed sun room and full fin bsmt apt. $4,300

SUMMER RENTAL High end 3 BR, 4 bath plus loft and water views. Avail June and July. $40,000

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7 BR, 4 BATH - $1,500,000

4 BR, 2 BATH - $919,000

3 BR, 2 BATH - $625,000

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5 BR, 5 BATH - $1,500,000

6 BR, 3 BATH - $1,495,000

5 BR, 5 BATH - $1,285,000

3 BR, 3 BATH - $749,000

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

10 Year Member

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

417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm VISIT OUR TWO OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE NEW TO MARKET 165 BEACH 139 · SUN · 2/6, 12-1:30PM Artfully remodeled with contemporary flair! Exposed ceiling beams and joists, wood plank floors and brick fireplace. 4 BR, 4.5 baths home with luxury kitchen. $1,875,000

515 BEACH 139 · SUN · 2/6, 12-1:30PM Beautifully renovated, custom chefs kitchen with Granite counters, center Island, Sub Zero and Wolf appliances. 5 BR's, 3 bath, attached garage, parking and heated pool. $1,300,000

MOVE RIGHT IN Fabulous home offers 5 BRs. Each bedroom has their own bathroom. Custom chefs eat in kitchen, sliders to a huge backyard. Large partially finished basement. $1,500,000

WE HAVE YOUR MOUNTAIN GETAWAY!

Gorgeous brand new Poconos home nestled in the woods of Lake Wallenpaupack. This 4,200 sq ft energy efficient home features 12’ ceilings, stunning high end finishes in the open floor plan living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a huge walk out lower level. Oversized 2 car garage with plenty of room for all your toys. The deer are literally on your doorstep! Indian Rocks owners have access to an outdoor pool, tennis courts, clubhouse and beach access to the lake. Explore the nearby attractions of the charming and historic town of Hawley including a brewery, shopping and terrific restaurants. BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! This fabulous home will be completed in less than 60 days! $595,000 NEPONSIT

ARVERNE BY THE SEA

BELLE HARBOR

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LEGAL 6 FAMILY

FULL FIN. BSMT. - 80' x 100'

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14 YEARS TAX ABATEMENT LEFT

CALLING ALL INVESTORS

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

5 BR, 4 BATH - $1,495,000

6 BR, 5 BATH - $1,400,000

4 BR, 3 BATH - $1,229,000

BROOKLYN - $1,089,000

MARINE PARK

BROAD CHANNEL

ROCKAWAY BEACH

ROCKAWAY PARK

IMMACULATE CAPE

WATERFRONT - PRICE REDUCED

NEWLY BUILT - 2019

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THE OCEAN GRANDE

3 BR, 3 BATH - $899,000

3 BR, 2 BATH - $799,000

3 BR, 1.5 BATH - $689,000

3 BR, 2 BATH - $625,000

2 BR, 2 BATH - $615,000

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NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BR

2 BR, 1 BATH - $469,000 STARTING AT - $440,000 RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1 BR, 1 BATH - $339,000

ONE BEDROOM CO-OP - $329,000

HUGE OUTDOOR TERRACE - $289,000

B. 128: Belle Harbor top floor 3BR, 2BA apt with terrace (LJ). . . . . . . . B. 128: Fully renovated 3BR, 2BA apt with brand new appliances . . . . B. 62: 3BR, 1BA fully renovated apt with SS appliances & W/D (JM) . . . ABTS: Walk up 2BR, 1BA apt with den and rooftop terrace (NC) . . . . . B. 79: Totally renovated 2BR, 1BA condo unit with new appliances (NC)

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$2,900 $2,800 $2,500 $2,400 $2,300

B. 79: 2BR, 1BA apt with CAC, laundry, dishwasher and parking (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200

B. 129: Third floor 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors and updated kitchen (BF) . B. 109: Beach block 1BR, 1BA apt with HW floors & terrace (NC) . . . . . . . B. 109: Beach block 2BR, 1BA renovated apt with SS appliances (NC) . . . . B. 125: 3rd floor 1BR, 1BA apt with HW floors and shared W/D (CB) . . . . .

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$2,100 $1,800 $1,700 $1,650

B. 133: 1BR, 1BA apt with EIK, 1 car parking and utilities included (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 B. 117: Newly renovated studio in multi family home with utilities included (TC) . . . $1,500

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(718) 945-9267

Laurice Keating Owner Broker

Heaven's a little closer in a house by the Sea OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 6th 1pm - 3pm 327 Beach 149th Street, Neponsit Neponsit Beautifully renovated all brick ranch style home on 45x100 property lot. This home is truly Turn Key!! With 17 foot vaulted ceilings huge ledge stone gas fireplace large livingroom formal dining room EIK/w all stainless steel appliances one large white carrera marble bathroom. Trek decking around entire house one car garage/studio apt pvt driveway secluded backyard Great Home Must see!!!! $1.075M

A one of a kind commerical property in Belle Harbor. Includes three mechanic’s lifts, plus office. 160 x 100. Property can be subdivided. Offered at $3.695M. Call for more details. BELLE HARBOR APT BELLE HARBOR PHOTO SHY

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

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

Anna Montella

Lorraine Tom

Sales Agent, Notary

Sales Agent, Title Closer

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Mary Beth Meade 347-426-8002

Sean Fitzgerald Direct 917-860-6701 Coastalfitz@gmail.com

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Ellen May Esposito - Banks 646-209-2744

Office: 718-318-5030

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Belle Harbor

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

$285,000

Beach 109th

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Street, Winterized Bungalow. Two BR, 1 Bath

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

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Yard with room for a pool. Pvt Drive Call for a private walk through.

$360,000

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

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Rockaway Park Multiple Dwelling

12 units on 80x100 lot, PS 114 S/D Beach block with two driveways $1,500,000

SOLD

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

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 For Sale

Accepted Offer

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

521 Beach 129th Street 4 BD | 1 1/2 BA | $739,000

In Contract

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

For Sale

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

In Contract

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

In Contract

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

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

Open House

APTS FOR RENT Beach 119 St-Small two bedroom $1800

Saturday U Feb. 5 U 12-1:30 PM 180 Beach 124th Street This beach block two family cape style home has tons of space! The main floor apartments has an open floor plan of a kitchen, dining room and living room with three bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. The second floor is a large two bedroom with a terrace. Lovely front porch, finished basement with bath, built in garage, pvt drive, backyard and beautiful hardwood floors. $1.15M

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Beach 121 St- Renovated three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, terrace $2600 Beach 125 St-Two bedrooms w seasonal parking and w&d hook ups $2,100 Beach 125 St-One bedroom in co-op building. Board approval required. $1500 Beach 126 St-Studio in quiet house, pkg $1550 includes all. Beach 128 St- Three bedrooms, 2 bath $2900 SUMMER RENTALS It's not too soon. Book your summer rental now for a month, two months or the entire summer! Call for details.

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Some local brokers imply that they have special access to a magic formula. A friend was recently promised a quick sale at Top Dollar, and a guaranteed Fast co-op approval of the buyer. I warned the friend about hocus pocus. Of course, the sale didn’t happen. The co-op was rented instead. Don’t be fooled – there is no magic solution for success. Some tools brokers use: Most brokers use advertisements in The Rockaway Times, open houses, signs, websites. Some brokers give out keychains. I give out pens. Most brokers utilize expensive internet websites. Most brokers have access to MLS. Some brokers know our

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he emphasized that prices are still appreciating because buyers are still active in the face of reduced inventory. The median (middle most, not the average) sales price rose 15% in December from a year ago to 358k. Cash sales represented 23% of all transactions, investment properties were at 17% of sales, and first-time home buyers took 30% of December sales. Thirty-year fixed rate mortgages are approximately 3.6% as of this writing. This costs $454/100k/month.

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HOUSING UPDATE – THE BIG PICTURE The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released data on January 20 which showed that nationwide sales of existing homes declined 4.6% in December from the previous month. Very low inventory and an increase in mortgage rates were the culprits according to the NAR chief economist. Further,

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Beyond the Menu: Callie’s By Dan Guarino

With all of Rockaway’s variety, there’s always room for something more. That’s where Callie’s story starts. “The idea was to build a family-friendly, local takeout sandwich shop. It’s something the place was missing,” co-owner Brian Leary said. Together, partners Terence Mullin, Leary and Tom Callahan built just that at the corner of Beach 129th Street and Newport Avenue. Callahan, also the general manager, notes, “I’ve been in the business since I was a little kid. I was a busboy at age 13, at Aegean Isles in Brooklyn. At 16, I worked at Kennedy’s, doing the hand cut fries, and running the hot dog stand they used to have.” Leary added, “I’ve been an investor in businesses for 20 years, but not an operator.” “That’s true,” Mullin said. “Me and Brian were both in real estate. But this is my first go around with something like this.” “Terence is a foodie,” Leary chimed in, “He’s the mind behind the food.” Collectively, the trio know and frequent their share of local Rockaway spots. When asked, Rocco’s, Jamesons, Happy Jack’s, Bungalow Bar and many others fill out their list. “We’re very supportive of the local community,” Callahan says. It was while standing outside of one such establishment that Callie’s began to take shape. Leary said, “Tommy was on a mission to build a place, he was wanting to do this for a long time.” Exiting a pub one night, Mullin and Callahan noticed a property available down the block, across the street. Why not, they thought? There had previously been a stand-type restaurant, a nail salon, a panini place, and originally a multi-family house, there. “So, we worked with the landlord,” Leary notes. The plan was to build something new from the ground up. “This was Brian’s concept,” Callahan says. “We decided to make it just the kitchen (and or-

Callie’s Crew- (l-r) Tom Callahan, Brian Leary, chef John Napoli, and Terence Mullin.

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der area) building and outdoor space.” With spaciously spread benches, tables and outdoor seating options, “we have a lot of unique spots to sit” and “we planted a couple of hundred trees and shrubs,” Leary explains. “Our kitchen is where the original garage used to be.” Says Callahan, “It’s a very laid back, casual place. We’re very family-friendly, and dog friendly.” It’s probably one of the few places you can dine with your pet. Mullin points out they even have parking, a rarity on the often-congested commercial block.

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As for the name, the partners tossed around a number of combinations with words like, “Roast,” “Beach” and “Carving Board.” Callahan credits friend JoAnn Engel with finding just the right fit. Thinking of Terence Mullin’s daughter, she said ‘Why not Callie’s?’ “Wow. That’s great!’ we thought. As Mullin is married to Callahan’s sister Christine, and Callie is derived from maiden-name ‘Callahan,’ it was a double fit. The shop’s chef, John Napoli, said, “And she works here. So, yes, you can order a Callie’s Sandwich from Callie at Cal-

lie’s.” The partners are quick to point to Napoli and their crew of 20-25, mostly local, for their success. Napoli explains, “Everything you’re eating here is fresh.” Having worked elsewhere, he says this is not always the case in other places. All their meats, for instance, are always fresh, never frozen. As for favorites, Napoli notes, there’s “definitely the roast beef, and the crispy chicken sandwich. Our salads are incredible. The variety we have is great. And you can get what we offer, or you can get it however you want. Everything on our menu is something we’ve made very carefully.” At Callie’s you can take-out, dine-in or have it delivered by Callie’s own delivery team. They do breakfast Friday to Sunday, 7-11 a.m., catering and even book events/private parties. Under bar manager Darren Corsey, Callie’s offers a full line of beverages including wine, beer, twisted tea, spiked sodas, and frozen cocktails. Among his many specialties, Corsey’s own Pumpkin Sangria is incredibly popular. Opening a new business is always hard enough though, especially during Covid. “It was very challenging for our staff, who were here every day, working,” recalls Callahan. Callie’s original open-dining space certainly helped with social distancing. All agreed, neighbors and other business owners were very supportive and welcoming. As Mullins says, “This is a very close-knit neighborhood.” They in turn have done their best to return the favor by hosting fundraisers, and events like murder mysteries and movies nights, complete with ice cream for the kids. They’re already looking to warmer weather and live music nights. Rich in savory tastes right down to their signature burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries and beverages, Callie’s has added their own special flavor to their corner of Rockaway. Photos by Dan Guarino.

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By Peter Galvin, MD

The history of medicine is a fascinating story. Take, for example, using sutures to close wounds. Suturing has been found in ancient cave paintings dating as far back as 30,000 B.C. with the use of “eyed needles.” In 1600 B.C., Galen of Pergamon, a renowned Greek surgeon, used catgut for the first time to suture gladiators’ torn or severed tendons. Catgut was made from twisted sheep or horse intestines. More recently, our Civil War produced many horrific injuries. Soldiers who received wounds to an arm or leg had the limb amputated. Many soldiers, if they survived their injuries and blood loss on the battlefield, died after amputation from infections, especially from gangrene. A Confederate surgeon, Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire, who after

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Brief History Of Wound Closures the war became the president of the American Medical Association, amputated the left arm of General Stonewall Jackson. The primary suture material of that time was catgut, however, supplies of it were very low because of the huge numbers of casualties on both sides. One of Dr. McGuire’s assistants came up with the idea of using the skirt of a horse (the long coarse hair of a horse’s tail) as suture material. The problem was that the horse skirt hair is very thick and hard to manipulate, so the simple solution was to boil the hair, so it became softer and more manageable. They noticed a side effect of using boiled horsehair was a lower rate of wound infections, but it wasn’t until a decade later that a British surgeon named Sir Joseph Lister realized the benefits of antiseptic surgery. He published his findings in medical journals, in-

cluding the Lancet (a well-respected medical journal even today), only to be mocked and derided for his findings and ideas, including by Lancet. Lancet even warned readers about his ideas. But Dr. Lister applied Louis Pasteur’s advances in microbiology. He instituted the practices of wearing clean gloves, washing his hands before and after surgery, and washing the surgical instruments in a mild carbolic acid solution. An oral rinse named Listerine was named in honor of Dr. Lister and his discoveries. Another ancient wound closure technique involved the use of the giant African ant, Eciton burchelli. The ants were held parallel to the wound so they can bite down on the wound edges with giant claws and draw the wound closed. The holder then decapitated the ant, leaving the claws holding the wound together. Ugh, no thanks. Wires were

also used for wound closure, and the first to use staples for wound closure was a Hungarian surgeon in 1908, Dr. Humer Hultl. Krazy Glue was discovered in 1942 when scientists were trying to make clear plastic gun sights. The problem was that it stuck to everything, but it was used by battlefield medics in Vietnam, and was credited for saving many lives. Today, we have much more effective biologic glues for skin closure. Today, lasers can be used to weld wounds together and to quickly coagulate the wound and stop the bleeding. In the OR, electrocautery uses radiofrequency energy to “suture”, or coagulate small blood vessels, rather than tediously tying them off. Wound closure now does indeed have many options (but hold the ants, please). Please direct questions and comments to editor@rockawaytimes.com

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By Beth Hanning

Testing For The Man I have been a high school and sometimes middle school English teacher for almost 25 years. During those 25 years, the New York State English Regents and the SAT have changed multiple times. I have sat through numerous professional developments and meetings discussing the changes and how to align your instruction for the exam. Each time we worked on this I would ask: We teach reading and writing, what are we changing? I am just a lowly teacher, not someone who sits at the Board of Regents in Albany and crafts the exam. After the film School of Rock came

out, I started to refer to the test makers as “The Man.” One of the things I have realized many years ago is that at the crux of education, the real issue is making money. The Man makes a lot of money when they change the exam because then you need to change the test prep books that assist with the instruction. The Man has cronies who also make a lot of money by giving professional development at an exorbitant cost to the city. In the early 2000s, the College Board announced that they were adding grammar to the exam and changing the score

from 1600 points to 2400. So, we got all new grammar books and made sure each day we did a “Do Now” practicing grammar. About a year later, I went to a college fair and the admissions counselors told me, “Oh we’re only looking at math and reading. We aren’t looking at the extra 800 points.” Okay, great, thanks. So, I stopped having the students complete the grammar and editing do now activity. The next year, the College Board went from 2400 back to 1600 and did not get rid of the grammar, they added it to the 800 points of the reading section. So they had two sections for the reading score: reading comprehension and writing and language. So, for math they divided it into two sections: math with no calculator and math with calculator. At first, I was so happy. These kids need to learn to do some math without a calculator (even though we have not made them do math without a calculator their entire high school career). However, when

I saw the math I was like….. what math is this and how can one do it without a calculator? I assumed the questions would be about maybe earning money in the stock market, or about commissions on sales? (Common core math stated more real life scenarios.) So here we are in January 2022 and the College Board has announced once again that they are changing the exam. Guess what? They are eliminating the math with no calculator section! So, I guess I will be attending more meetings and working on learning this new exam. Please do not be the person who emails me and says: This is why we need to get rid of standardized testing. It may not be perfect, but we need something that tests whether the students can read, write and complete math tasks. As parents, we cannot say that our children are not good test takers. They will have to take tests for almost every job I can think of so they need to start getting better at taking exams.

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Wrestle Talk THE NON-COMPETE CLAUSE By Eric Jayden

So, this is a question when I first saw it in my emails, it immediately reminded me of how much I hate the "Non-Compete Clause" which is generally written in all WWE Talent Contracts, that once a talent is either released or in many cases, terminated from their contract, that talent cannot compete or work for any other promotions and/ or including MMA, Boxing or any type of fighting promotion for 90 days. I say this is B.S. and let's dive into it! In my humble opinion, I believe a Non-Compete Clause(s) should be illegal and here's why. First, no company in the world should have the ability to stop you from working in the profession you have chosen to be in, for any amount of time. I mean, who the blue hell gives them the right to stop you from

making money. What right does a company have to say you will not work anywhere for 90 days or we can sue you. Excuse me, but what if you have a family to support? What, if you have kids to feed or you have a mortgage payment, a car payment or your health insurance to pay and you can't make any or all of those payments because the WWE said so in the form of a

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