Rockaway Times April 14 2022

VOl. 8, NO. 43

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A Farm Grows In Far Rock

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Happy Easter & Happy Passover

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Dear Neighbor, My name is Garry Patrylo and I'm the Lead Pastor at House on the Rock Church. As a father of 5, I know how exciting Easter can be. With all the fun and festivities, it's important to remember why Christians celebrate this special day.

On Sunday, April 17th at 11AM we will be hosting our annual Easter Service on the Boardwalk and Beach 97th Street. I warmly invite you, your family, friends, and neighbors to join us in remembering what Jesus did over 2,000 years ago.

What if it's true that "it's always darkest just before the dawn?" If the ressurection of Jesus shows us anything, it's that life can have a comeback, and it can happen faster than we ever realized. Please join us this Easter Sunday to hear how His life comeback can be a comeback for your own life.

Our church is lled with stories of testimonies of real lives that have been changed as a result of knowing Jesus' words, "BECAUSE I LIVE, YOU WILL LIVE ALSO".

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A Makeover for Memorial Circle

Memorial Circle is finally getting a spruce up. After a community effort to raise funds for a facelift for the park dedicated to our WWII veterans ahead of its 75th anniversary this May, work began at Memorial Circle on Monday, April 11.

Earlier this year, the Friends of Memorial Circle put out a call for donations for a slight redesign and fresh floral plantings at the circular veterans’ park on Rockaway Beach Boulevard from Beach 120th to Beach 121st Street. The park’s 33 trees with plaques dedicated to fallen service members will remain.

On Monday, Lisena Garden Center finally began the work on the new additions with the hopes of finishing ahead of the Memorial Day ceremonies at the park in late May. Much of the $15,000 project was funded, but not completely, and the park can always use funding for upkeep. To help in the effort of support Memorial Circle, donations can be made in a few ways. All checks can be made out to Friends of Memorial Circle, and can be mailed to Friends of Memorial Circle, PO Box # 940174, Rockaway Park Post Office, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Digital donations can be made through Venmo at @Mowo119, under the Businesses tab. Anyone who would like to drop off cash can connect with Maureen Walsh by calling her at 718-945-5512

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Addabbo: Budget Good For Public Safety Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. said the FY 2023 Enacted State Budget includes a number of public safety reforms to improve the protection of New Yorkers and make the criminal justice system more accountable. These changes allow judges to set bail for gun charges that previously only allowed for release, add circumstances judges must consider when setting bail for any bail-eligible offense, address Discovery and “Raise the Age” loopholes, improve the effectiveness of Kendra's Law, and provides $90 million in new funding to support the implementation of discovery reform and pretrial services.

"I believe the safety reforms included in the adopted budget are the result of a coordinated response to strong concerns from residents, law enforcement, judges, and mental health experts,”

Addabbo said. “When it comes to the safety of New Yorkers, modifying components of bail reform was necessary in order to improve the safety and well-being of our communities."

The enacted reforms will expand the list of factors that judges must consider when setting bail to include: Any previous violation of an order of protection, which currently only applies in domestic violence cases; History of gun use or possession, which currently only applies in domestic violence cases; Whether the charge is alleged to have caused serious harm to an individual or individuals.

Police would now be able to make arrests for all repeat offenses currently covered by the bail law and Judges can set bail for all felony gun offenses that are not currently bail-eligible.

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Local Dance Studio Company Among Several Burglarized Businesses

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From being a winner to becoming the victim of a loser, Rockaway Beach Dance Company (RBDC) saw it all this week. After a successful weekend at a regional dance competition and coming home with the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) Studio of Excellence Award, studio owner Tiffany Turchi came back to Rockaway to find her dance studio at 112-20 Beach Channel Drive had been burglarized…and then the thief came back to clean up the rest.

Over the weekend, RBDC had a big weekend at the True Talent Dance Competition, a regional event in New Jersey. After dealing with shutdowns and interruptions from Covid, it was the studio’s first normal competition in three years, and RBDC did well.

“We had several overall awards. We brought out the full team, and we were given the ADCC Studio of Ex-

cellence Award, which is an amazing honor, representing studio integrity and excellence in the dance world and beyond, for our sportsmanship.

We were so excited to come in and have our full team back on Monday,” she said. But things weren’t as they seemed.

“We had this amazing weekend of competition, and we got this amazing award for studio integrity, and

we come back to find the exact opposite. The studio was broken into in the middle of the night,” Turchi said.

“And we’re still going through footage—from the first time around.”

Rockaway Beach Dance Company is among several businesses along Beach Channel Drive between Beach 112th and Beach 115th Street, that were burglarized this week.

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Monday, all seemed well, until she got upstairs and found the place had been ransacked. “Almost anything with any real value was taken—laptops, stereo systems, headsets, TVs, an older security system, and more cash than usual because we were collecting funds for our next competition. Anything not tied down or of any value to anyone outside of Continued on page 6

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LOCAL DANCE STUDIO COMPANY Continued from Page 5 the studio was gone,” she said. She called the police.

Turchi says everyone from detectives to sergeants showed up. They took a full report, including conducting an evidence collection and sweeping for fingerprints, plus going through video footage as Turchi has cameras all around the studio. “We were here until 10 at night on Monday,” she said.

She came back to the studio on Tuesday morning to open up. The thief had come back for round two.

“I come back at 8 a.m., only to find things a complete mess again. Anything not taken the first time around, was gone. They had gone deeper into storage, and took extra speakers, stereo parts, space heaters, our Roomba vacuum and change jars that were in the back,” she said. Police were once again called and collected further evidence.

The ordeal left Turchi feeling awful. “We were disgusted. We went from such a high from this amazing

THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 weekend to just pure disgust. What is someone doing taking things out of a dance studio? This business is for kids and it’s a great thing for our neighborhood. To come up and see it ransacked for things that are worthless outside of what the kids need them for, it just disgusts me,” she said.

And RBDC wasn’t a sole target.

While police were collecting evidence, they informed Turchi that the dance studio wasn’t the only victim. “I was told Rockaway Bagels was also broken into, the laundromat on Beach Channel Drive, the RBNY Physical Therapy place on Beach 120th, and there were mentions of other activity at the gas stations and something with the ATM,” she said, adding that she’s not sure if all burglaries occurred within the same time frame. “I’m sorry for our neighborhood. I think we live in a great place, and I’m disgusted that this is what we have to worry about,” Turchi said. “I want this to be a warning that while we live in this lovely neighborhood, you really never know what will happen. We were fully locked, we were

secure, we have a video system, and now we have new locks and a new security system, but still, it didn’t seem to matter to this thief. We were fully locked, and we can see him getting in on video.” Turchi says when she arrived to the studio on Monday, she didn’t know anything out of the ordinary had happened until she got inside, as the door was still locked. Police told her that they believe the thief in question used a tool that is able to be slid down a door frame and open a lock.

While police conduct their investigation and try to track down a suspect, Turchi says she hopes this incident serves as a warning to other business owners. “Unfortunately, there are people that do bad things, and you have to be aware of this. It’s a good wakeup call that even with locks, cameras and a security system, that we were not as prepared as we thought we were,” she said.

Turchi says they have since installed a new security and lock system, particularly one that cannot be broken into with the tool that police believe was used in the breakins, to ensure the thief doesn’t have

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Meanwhile, Turchi is trying to replace the items that were stolen.

She says the equipment that was taken, not including the cash, was valued at $4,000. While she says the studio has insurance, she’s not sure if filing a claim is worth it. However, parents of kids at the studio have started efforts to help RBDC recoup some of the money, particularly the funds they were going to use for their upcoming regional competition on May 15 and Nationals in July. Parents have started an online fundraising campaign, the “Rockaway Beach Dance Company Fund” on Givebutter.com. For the direct page, see: https://givebutter.com/ RBDC# Though frustrated and exhausted after the ordeal, Turchi says she is confident that the studio remains a safe place, as the thief acted while nobody was around. The studio is open and she’s ready for Rockaway Beach Dance Company to get back to the goals that make them a “Studio of Excellence” and do what they do best—dance. “This is not going to keep us down,” she said.

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***** Happy Easter. Happy Passover. ***** In our We Get Email section last week, a letter from Allen Rosen had a wrong link to the online petition he’s promoting regarding transit. The petition Oppose the MTA's Plan to Eliminate Bus Stops, can be found at www. change.org/p/mta-oppose-themta-s-plan-to-eliminate-busstops. And while we’re cleaning up, credit for last week’s front-page photo of the city bus should have been given to Jean O’Connell. ***** If you own a business or run a non-profit, you want in. You want to reach people from one end of the peninsula to the other; you want people coming off

the ferry to know about you. You want in The Rockaway Times Summer & Community Guide, the easy to handle, magazine that’s free and distributed from Memorial Day through the 4th of July. It will be available online as well. If you want in give us a call 718-634-3030, or contact us through Facebook, Instagram or email. ***** Nice job by Adam (Mugsy) Funtleyder who hosted the Pickleball for Pop event at Alley Pond Tennis Center. It raised more than $5k for the Alzheimer's Association. The event was in honor of Adam's dad, Elliot, a longtime resident of the Rockaways who passed away from Alzheimer's in February. ***** The Heart Of Rockaway (THOR) civic is hosting a Zoom meeting with The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday April 28 starting at 7 p.m. The subject: mid Rockaway and Jamaica Bay resiliency. For dial in and meeting info, send an email to heartofrockawaycivic@

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***** It’s tick, tick, tick for the click, click, click. The deadline for The Rockaway Times Photo Contest is tomorrow, Friday April 15 at noon. We receive too many photos to consider those who don’t follow the rules (4 photos limit) and miss the deadline. Or send to the wrong email. If you haven’t sent your great photo to us and want in, please send to Contest@ rockawaytimes.com. This great event is sponsored by NYC Parks, NYC Ferry, and JBRPC (Jamaica Bay – Rockaway Parks Conservancy). ***** Pizza, pizza and more pizza.

Ciro’s on Beach 116th is now open with a brand-new interior and still serving great food. And further west a bit, Breezy Point will be getting a new pizzeria in the shopping center. And here’s a tasty tidbit: Mike Fiore of the awesome Meatup Grill on Beach 116th Street is involved. ***** Commercial real estate: Ac-

cording to Loopnet.com, Connolly’s is still for sale, still asking $6mil. One of the large buildings owned by Madelaine Chocolate is listed at $7.5 mil and a corner retail spot at 18-17 Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel has a price tag of $2.588 mil. Baxter’s Hotel on Beach 116 is listed for $2.9 mil and the 101 Deli for $2.2 mil. ***** Multiple businesses along Beach Channel Drive from Beach 112 to Beach 115 have been broken into late at night recently.

Police encourage businesses and residents to install cameras and upgrade lighting. ***** It’s week three of the Big Dan Tubridy tale. Katie McFadden had a lot to cover when tackling this bigger than life story.

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Blunt News: Cannabis Conference In response to the legalization of adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana) in New York State, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will hold a “Cannabis Conference” on Wednesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. in the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall.

Conference attendees will learn the details about the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), the State law intended to correct the harms caused by the prohibition of cannabis. It does so by ending unfair enforcement policies and directing the revenue generated by legal cannabis sales toward communities that have felt the racially disparate impact of cannabis criminalization.

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nomic, legal and societal changes here in Queens and across the State,” Richards said, “I urge anyone with questions about cannabis legalization to attend what will surely be an informative and thought-provoking conference Attendees will also gain insight about the emerging legal cannabis industry and get the latest updates on licensing procedures and the development of the State’s regulatory framework for the cannabis market. There will be a panel discussion featuring a diverse group of stakeholders including health care and legal professionals, and advocates.

Following the panel discussion will be a question-and-answer segment with attendees.

Members of the public who wish to attend the event can RSVP at www.queensbp.org/ rsvp.

This Week in History APRIL 14 Peter Galvin was born.

APRIL 18 Lisa Redmond was born.

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By Katie McFadden

A farm grows in Far Rockaway.

Making it even more unique, it’s growing inside a classroom. On Thursday, April 7, elected officials and others who helped make it possible, were invited to see the fruits of the labor of the students of the Academy of Medical Technology at the Far Rockaway Educational Complex (821 Beach 25th Street). All joined for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their accomplishments.

From a variety of lettuces to basil, kale, and other herbs and produce, a classroom within the Far Rockaway Educational Complex is flush with nutritional greenery, thanks to a lot of support, and students who are willing to put in the work using water, soil, seeds and proper lighting.

The classroom hydroponic farm is a program presented by Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ). The Far Rockaway Educational Complex’s farm is the first of several to come to the peninsula. New York City Council Member and Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards attended the

ribbon-cutting event and were joined by Academy of Medical Technology Principal William T. Johnson; Principal Frederick Douglas VI Tenesha Worley; Executive Superintendent, Queens South at NYC Department of Education Dr. Mauri De Govia; NYC Department of Education Director of Operations Narine Bharat; USDA NRCS Tammy Willis; Principal Queens HS for Information, Research and Technology Mahendrah Singh; and AMT Educator Christine Mastorides. All of them had a role in making the program possible.

TFFJ’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Mosquera explained that TFFJ launched in 2013, talks of bringing a farm to the Far Rockaway campus began in 2016, and after some delays due to Covid, the space started being built out in the fall of last year, in time for students to start learning all about hydroponic farming and putting their lessons into action in January. Mosquera credited then-Councilman, now Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for obtaining capital support for the program.

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FAR ROCK STUDENTS TURNED FARMERS Continued from Page 10 Mosquera explained that the current farm on the campus can produce “up to 6,000 pounds of produce a year that can go into a cafeteria that will feed the 1,800 students at the four schools that are here, as well as to the families and members that reside around this area.” But it also does much more. “It is a learning lab for STEM classes that integrate during the curricular school day and with the cooking program that will be here soon, and it’s the setting for our after school food justice, food advocacy program where we give kids the basic understanding of hydroponics and then use that as a springboard to talk about why the farm is in the school and give them opportunities to advocate for change within their communities and that is included with past opportunities to testify in front of City Council and submit testimony on different bills in the

city. We’re so proud of the work that we do and happy that this has been such a well-received initiative here and we can’t wait to expand on the peninsula.”

After the successful launch of the program for the AMT students, it’s only going to grow from here. By the fall, students from all four schools within the Far Rockaway Educational Complex will be using the farm. They’re also going to expand the classroom to add a culinary component so students can learn how to use the ingredients they grow within recipes. The program is also going to expand on the peninsula. Due to additional grants, within the next three years, TFFJ hydroponic farm programs will also be starting on the Scholars’ Academy, MS 53 Brian Piccolo, and PS 183 Richard R. Green campuses. The four farms combined will be able to provide food for more than 4,000 students and grow up to 20,000 pounds of produce a year.

Richards thanked all in attendance and advised the students in the program to take away what

they can from it and put it to use.

“To have food justice front and center here, not only in this space, but what we’re doing across the peninsula, in addition to soon opening a new urban farm and urban food market, it’s about giving our young people this opportunity to cultivate their sense of knowledge of what this industry is about, but more importantly, to send this food home to them,” Richards said. “I want to thank each and every one of you that made this happen. It really takes a team effort to get this done. To the students, this is a labor of love for you all. Learn as much as you can. There are a lot of emerging industries in the city from Long Island City to the Rockaways, so take this knowledge in, learn, and take it into your communities.”

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After thanking everyone that made this project possible, several of those folks, along with some of the AMT students cut a ribbon wrapped around the hydroponic farm. Then the students got to work, demonstrating how they harvest the flush produce they’ve grown and weigh it, and letting Richards and Brooks-Powers have a try. On Thursday, the students harvested large boxes full of butter lettuce, red romaine and basil, which they bagged and provided to all attendees to take home and try it for themselves.

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On Saturday, April 9, Alley Pond Tennis Center hosted the inaugural Pickleball for Pop charity event, held during National Pickleball Month.

More than 100 people attended, raising over $5,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Pickleball for Pop was created by Adam Funtleyder in honor of his dad, Elliot Funtleyder, who passed away from Alzheimer’s in February.

During the event, Adam Funtleyder told the crowd, “I know my father is looking down and he’s very proud.” Elliot Funtleyder was a longtime music instructor at P.S. 215. He raised his family in the Rockaways, where Adam still lives, and passed on his love of music to his son, who is now a popular DJ. Adam picked up pickleball during the pandemic, while helping to care for his dad. He says it’s a fun sport that is accessible to everyone.

Adam organized Pickleball for Pop so everyone could have fun, with options for beginners to experienced players.

Adam says, “I knew I wanted to do something for the Alzheimer’s Association. They were the only support we had when my dad got diagnosed.” He explains, “I thought of pickleball because it’s not just

asking for money. It’s a fun night out that also benefits an organization that helped my family.”

In addition to a round-robin tournament, the event featured open play, a beginner clinic, and a raffle with prizes including wine baskets, beach gear, and a yoga gift card.

Attendees included family, friends and former students and colleagues from P.S. 215.

Mitch Hymowitz, event manager at the Alzheimer’s Association, says, “Adam turned an activity he enjoys into a way to support families affected by Alzheimer’s, all while grieving his own loss. We are grateful to Adam and the Funtleyder family for organizing this fundraiser.”

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Big Dan: The Fighter Part II

By Katie McFadden

There’s no doubt Big Dan Tubridy paid the toll in one of his biggest fights. The Cross Bay Bridge toll, the only intra-borough fare in the city, has been the bane of his existence. But in a fight that took 25 years, Tubridy, among many others, helped make it possible for that toll to be free for residents.

For a long time after it opened, drivers could traverse the Cross Bay Bridge for a dime. Tubridy knew that well. After all, he was a part-time toll collector for about six years starting in 1966. But that 10-cents wouldn’t last forever. In 1972, it went up to 25 cents. The increase started to take its toll on residents of Broad Channel and Rockaway for a crossing not only in the same borough, but the same zip code. And so began Tubridy’s fight against the toll in 1973, as the MTA continued to raise the price, doubling it to 50 cents by 1975. It was at that point, Tubridy realized the MTA was never going to stop raising prices.

“It was wrong,” Tubridy said. “It still is. It’s government authority abusing their authority to this day.

Now it’s pay by plate over $5 for this rinky dink bridge in the same zip code. All because the governor and the MTA board and the MTA institutional authority cannot see past what this has done to our community.”

To fight back, Tubridy helped come up with creative ways to send a message. “We staged physical protests to generate press to make public to our elected officials what was happening,” he said. One of those big protests, in the mid‘70s, entailed paying that 50 cent toll, with $20 bills. “Our purpose was to shut the bridge down. We got together about 60 cars and went through the toll booth and gave them $20 bills and waited for change,” Tubridy explained. All of the cars repeated this, back and forth, for about half an hour. “They eventually ran out of change, and we refused to leave the lanes. What did that do? We shut the bridge down. They had to rush over to the

Marine Park bridge to get change.

Traffic backed up. Everyone was going crazy.”

The shutdown was temporary, but a message was sent. “They realized for the first time there was a community here and it was predominantly Broad Channel but also Rockaway saying, how can you charge us 50 cents to cross this bridge that five years before was a dime? That impedes me and my family. We lived in Broad Channel, but came to Rockaway for everything,” Tubridy said.

Local elected officials started to get involved. “From our first meeting, our Assemblyman Herb Posner and state Senator John Santucci brought this situation to the MTA, saying ‘why can’t we help these people that live here? To go to our Post Office, it costs us a toll.’

That was a major argument. So we had a meeting or two and they realized we were very serious.”

The MTA had argued they couldn’t remove the toll as it was in their bond convenance. And the protests continued. “I have this general philosophy that things take time, and I can be very patient,” Tubridy said. Tubridy and his family took the protest from the bridge to the boardroom. “When the MTA needed to have public meetings to comment on toll increases, myself, my family and others that were interested, went by the busload. We organized protests at the board

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meetings for 25 years. When they came to Queens, we were 80% of the people at the meeting. We would present our case and bring our local leaders for support. But this was a gubernatorial agency, and they went with the governor, who would take the recommendation of the MTA institute, and that became the obstacle—the institution of not wanting any change,” he said.

So their methods became more creative. “Don’t be afraid to do something dramatic. You want to be remembered,” Tubridy said.

And the Tubridy family’s actions often made headlines. At one of those board meetings in 1989, when the MTA was discussing raising the toll from $1 to $1.25, Tubridy and his family wanted to demonstrate how the bridge toll made them feel.

“I was the speaker, and when I got up, four other people got up with a red ribbon and corralled the TBTA board members. It made them very uncomfortable. Security came up to my sister and I said, ‘you stay away from my sister.’ I began speaking and said ‘we are symbolically showing what you do to us. You enclose us. You cage us with your toll. I want you to notice how uncomfortable you are because we live with this every day.’ That protest made all the papers because of their reaction. I want that to be one of my legacies.

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When you’re looking to change something, you need to be creative. You need to think out of the box,” he said.

Meanwhile, protests on the bridge continued. “One of our customers here realized that Irish two pence coins were the same size as the MTA token. If you put an Irish 2P into the slot, the gate opened,” Tubridy said. Two pence were the equivalent of 0.02 Irish Pounds.

“I’m not gonna say this lightly… somehow, hundreds of thousands of Irish 2Ps started circulating in the community, so much so that they started showing up in the rolls you would buy when you needed to buy another roll of tokens,” he said. The TBTA eventually caught on. “The TBTA loved to do things with enforcement. These lieutenants would hide in the toll booths and try to catch people putting in the 2Ps to give them a summons and they, in particular, wanted to catch me. They never did,” Tubridy said.

But Tubridy didn’t get away scot free forever. “This fight included me being arrested,” he said. Another method families used to try to avoid paying the toll was picking up family members before the toll booth. “The restaurant was on one side of the bridge and my house was on the other side of that bridge on 20th Road, by the first light. If you had to take your kids to a ball game or go to the doctor, my wife or kids, nieces and nephews would walk to the other side of the toll both, we would make a U-turn before the tolls, pick them up and avoid paying the $2 or $3. In 1991, they started getting pissed off that we were doing this. One day, my wife, Pat and one of the kids had to go to the doctor in Rockaway.

They walked past the toll booth, and I start coming over the bridge, make the U-Turn, pick up the kids, and as I’m coming over, I see this toll collector in the center waving at me. I ignored him. We go back over the bridge, and we’re stopped at a red light and a TBTA tow truck pulls up and they yell into our Continued on page 18

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car, saying we didn’t pay the toll.

My wife gives them a piece of her mind. That was a Wednesday. That Friday, I get a phone call from the 100th Precinct Detective and she tells me I have to come in to talk about the incident on the bridge. I said, ‘what incident, I have a lot of incidents on the bridge,’” Tubridy said. The toll collector that was waving Tubridy down when he made the U-turn a few days prior, had accused Tubridy of pointing his car in his direction and touching him with the car.

“I call my attorney, the great Jim Mulvaney. He tells me that I could be arrested and said if I don’t go talk to the detective, they will show up at my house and put me in cuffs, but if I do go, I’ll spend a night in jail, and he’ll have me out in the morning. This is 5 o’clock and I was supposed to go to Audrey Pheffer’s 50th birthday party at Pier 92 on Sunday and I wanted to be here. I decided, well, I’m the president of the Chamber of Commerce, they’re not going to arrest me,” he said.

Tubridy met the detective.

“She said, ‘I’m placing you under arrest for felony this and felony that.’ Next thing, I’m going through the system,” Tubridy said. “Let me tell you, it is very traumatic being put in cuffs.”

Tubridy spent 25 hours in jail before being released. “I remember coming back to Pier 92 and in the center of the deck, I said ‘I am going to fight this toll forever.’”

An infuriated Tubridy was ready to take his case to court. “I was innocent. He said the car hit him. But we got internal memos that said they wanted to get me, and they had this whole thing set up for two weeks. He lied,” he said. As the trial was being set up, the district attorney dropped the charges without prejudice, clearing Tubridy.

After his false imprisonment, the toll fight became personal.

Tubridy had a multi-million-dollar lawsuit pending against the MTA. And his persistence in the fight continued. Tubridy just had

to find the right players. As part of his 1993 campaign promises, Mayor Rudy Giuliani promised to get rid of the toll. And in 1996, as the next mayoral election was approaching, Tubridy was given a chance to remind Giuliani’s administration about that promise when he was invited to a Queens Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s luncheon and seated at a table with Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington.

“He was an old friend, a good republican. He was also a member of the MTA Board,” Tubridy said. Having the ear of someone on the MTA board within Giuliani’s administration, Tubridy brought up the toll issue and told Washington some of their plans, including the potential lawsuit.

“He told me, ‘Don’t do anything.

Give me some time. I have something in mind,’” Tubridy recalled.

Washington got back to him about three months later. In negotiations for other MTA issues including Sen. Al D’Amato’s proposal for a one-fare bus-subway trip from Nassau County, Rudy Washington used this as leverage and brought up eliminating the toll. The MTA agreed to rebate the toll for residential E-ZPass users.

Mayor Giuliani announced the good news in October 1997. On January 1, 1998, the residential rebate went into effect. “I left Pier 92 that night with my chef Howie and one minute after midnight is the first time I went over the bridge and didn’t pay a toll,” he said. “I can probably find that record on my E-ZPass bill.”

Some of Tubridy’s other notable battles took place within view of the Cross Bay Bridge. But it wasn’t just his community he fought for.

He also fought for causes abroad.

As a frequent traveler to Ireland, Tubridy was well-versed on the

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issues taking place there.

“Anytime I traveled to the north, my car was stopped, and a rifle was pointed at my head every time from 1973 to 1999,” Tubridy said.

During Ireland’s period known as “The Troubles,” Northern Ireland was scarred by violence between the majority Protestant and minority Catholic communities under British rule, until the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

In between trips to Ireland, Tubridy would watch what was unfolding from afar, but he could not sit by idly, especially when political prisoners were dying.

“Whatever we could do over here, we would try and do,” he said.

During the conflicts, Tubridy often participated in demonstrations at the British consulate in Manhattan, sometimes hiring a bus to take a big group.

But one incident during The Troubles led him to making a bigger statement. “I’m sitting in Pier 92 when the news comes that Bobby Sands has died, and there’s another ready to die behind him,” Tubridy said. In May 1981, Bobby Sands, a 27-year-old member of the IRA died in prison after conducting a hunger strike to protest the prisoners’ poor treatment.

Tubridy was moved. “I heard the news and said, what am I going to do? I’m very upset, feeling powerless as I’m looking at the back of my bar and seeing all of these British products I’m serving and I say, ‘I can stop selling those products,’” he said.

Tubridy called other bar owners, and friend and former president of the New York City Council, Paul O’Dwyer, to create a larger movement. He had immediate support, with Tubridy recalling one bar owner saying, “Dan, that’s a fine idea, I don’t like that feckin’ gin anyway.”

“A bunch of bar and restaurant owners met me at Pier 92, and we organized a movement to pour all of our British gins and scotches into Jamaica Bay with a pledge not to serve them until Northern Ireland was free,” he said. Announcements were made to the media

The Rockaway Times and on the day of their own Boston Tea Party-esque movement in May 1981, the cameras were ready. “We made a statement with 20 bar owners, set up a table and took our bottles of British scotch and gin, and we poured it all right into the bay,” Tubridy said. “The smell of alcohol permeated the air.” Tubridy’s Rockaway Gin Party garnered national attention. “For the next two years, I would have customers come from Australia, Japan, Poland, and say they saw it on TV,” he said. “I continued it until the Good Friday agreement in 1998. I did not serve Beefeaters Gin, Tanqueray or any other British product that entire time.”

Tubridy says he doesn’t know if the protest effected any change, but the movement was symbolic.

“It was very important to show there was solidarity with what was going on with the oppression taking place in Ireland. It was about government oppressing a segment of society, and fighting back against it,” he said. “That’s what we do.”

After the gin had been poured, Broad Channel’s land had been bought, the Cross Bay Bridge toll had been rebated and Pier 92 was in good hands, Big Dan’s days of activism have mostly been put behind him. “There are things I do now for anybody that wants to listen or ask. But when I was young, I realized I was a leader, and most people don’t want to have to face that reality. But I found that in order to be a good leader, you have to be able to say no,” he said. “Being involved in our community and helping whoever it is that you can, it’s what we do. But after being involved in not having to pay a toll here and the purchasing of the land in Broad Channel, shortly after, I was done with taking a leadership role. Now other people can go and do it, and they are…unless something else pisses me off.”

That sense of leadership, activism and helping one’s community is among the many lessons that Big Dan passed on to what he says is his biggest accomplishment in his 73 years—his family. We’ll dive deeper into that legacy next week.

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UNMASKED AT LAST:

THE STUDENTS OF PS/MS 114 SHARE THEIR FEELINGS (PART 1) When students at PS/MS 114 learned that they would no longer be required to wear masks beginning March 7, 2022, thunderous applause and cheers echoed in the classrooms and hallways.

Masks were thrown in the air like mortar boards. It was a graduation of sorts—an end and a beginning. The mask mandate ended, and they could begin school again unmasked. And the smiles!

Suddenly, there were so many of them. Smiles that had been hidden behind masks for too long.

Finally, their beautiful faces were complete. Nobody had ever asked these kids how they felt about wearing masks, and then I did.

Following are excerpts from their essays entitled, “Unmasked, At Last.” – Joan Diehl, Creative Writing Teacher KATHERINE EASTBY - I sat in my classroom with my pencil, my math test and, of course…

my mask! My face was sweating, scorching hot. I was sweltering with stress, and nervousness.

I was itching to rip off the disgusting rag from my mouth. I couldn’t finish the test. I could barely concentrate…I had been in my classroom, with my math book open, scratching my neck, wiping my nose, licking my lips.

I tapped my pencil as fast as a fly fleeing from a swatter, but I could not handle it anymore. “Mrs. Psihogios, may I use the bathroom?”

She gave me a nod, and I ran as fast as lightning to the restroom, and ripped off my mask, like a finger from a hot pan…Every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every month, I waited and waited for freedom to rush in like a giant waterfall. Suffocated and tired, I dreamed of the momentous day….

Then, Mayor Adams announced that students could

shed their masks beginning Monday, March 7th, 2022. I sat at my desk that Monday, watching the smart board as my teacher explained and demonstrated math strategies. I took a big, giant breath, so big that my exhale was like a hurricane. I felt as free as a dove, soaring through the sky, as free as a criminal, just let out from jail. The day had come. The joyous day. A day to concentrate, a day to breathe, a day to focus, a day to interact, a day to socialize. Also, I was so happy to see my friends’ faces again. They looked more beautiful than ever. They used to look like robbers, hiding their faces when they were wearing masks. But now, freedom was delivered, and I was overflowing with joy.I try to forget those torturous days of my face being enslaved. I thank God every day for each breath because a normal breath to me is like a chunk

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GIORGIO MAZZAFERRO - Did you know that when you wear a mask you are breathing in your own breath? You can’t even breathe clean, filtered air. Masks are cages locking your smiles in darkness. When I was wearing a mask, it felt like my voice was trapped inside a box. I could barely speak, and people couldn’t hear a word I had to say. IT felt like my face fell into oblivion. If I was smiling and enthusiastic, no one could see my expression.

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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 • Samantha Benanti

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B. 142: SUMMER RENTAL: 3BR, 4.5BA home available July & August (LJ) . . . . . $40,000

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B. 118: Beach block 1BR, 1BA apt with Stainless Steel appliances (ZP) . . . . . . . $1,700

B. 112: COMMERCIAL: Huge possibilities, 2 baths. Ready for build out (LJ) . . . . $4,500

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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!!!! $999,999K

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SUMMER EFFECTS SPRING HOLIDAYS – SPRUCE IT UP!

By Robin Shapiro

Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is mode as to the accuracy of any desorption or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Good Friday falls this year on pearance of your house by giving April 15 and Sunday on effthe garden a little The Easter summer season has is mixed ects on the Rockaway real extra TLC. market.begins On the one hand, we are a beachfront community April 17. estate Passover on FriProspective buyers sometimes and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here day nightfor:April 15 swimming, and ends on running, won’t surfi even a house if they beaches, cycling, ng, enter organized kids and (althoughdon’t the pandemic mayview crimpfrom outside.

Saturday teams nightforApril 23.adults No work like the some for of these year; thankfully sight). a On gardener, the is permitted thethis observant on the If “end” youis in have then other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the sumApril 16,17, 22, and 23. HAPPY sometimes conversamer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities aandsimple don’t wantTO to give them up so fast!

HOLIDAYS ALL! tion with him will help: Large It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to The holidays are a reminder and small planters suitably posivacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also that spring cleaning time ofhas ar- them tioned along the porch or steps occupy people instead allowing to focus on the home salecan process. rived. This be a good project can offer a pleasant first impresThe spring season has been generally good for our real estate marfor people who are gearing up to sion to the prospective buyer. ket. There has been action across the board in all price categories sell theirwith homes.

If you a lot yard(approx). can often an emphasis onhave the range belowYour $1 million Prices be enhanced firmed within thewant framework recent comparable sales and of colorful of items have that youupdon’t to ofwith an assortment some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low. sell in a ingarage sale,Robin. then718-490-9463 there blooming annuals and perennial Call me, Love, are several charities which will flowers; The Shore Garden Club pick up clothes, furniture, and is a great source for exchanging bric-a-brac. Many charities offer ideas. It has a once/month EarlyVoting Election Day Give me a receipts which may be used Primary for luncheon meeting.

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Hosanna in the Highest

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Facts You Probably Don’t Need more records than The Beatles  Roman Emperor Rudolf II and Rolling Stones combined. owned both a lion and tiger which he allowed to freely roam around his castle in  Charlie Chaplin's daughter played Charlie Chaplin's mothPrague, despite the fact that er in the 1992 biopic "Chaplin." they occasionally mauled or killed servants.  The average length of a freight train in the US is 2000 me Rainbows appear as full circles ters/1.25 miles long. when viewed from the air. They only appear as arches. from the ground because there is no  In 2008, a man called Dmitry Agarkov scanned a credit card rain below the viewers. agreement, edited it and returned it to the bank with 0%  In 2010, Sandra Bullock perinterest, no fees and no credsonally accepted her Golden it limit as the new terms. The Raspberry Award for the Worst bank signed and approved the Actress for her role in All About agreement without reading Steve. The following night, she and later, a judge held them to won the Academy Award for it. the Best Actress for her performance in The Blind Side.

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Surf’s Always Up at Rockaway’s Surf Shops: Station RBNY

By Kami-Leigh Agard

For over a century, surf culture has been universal in Rockaway, establishing today’s local surf shops as a second home for pro surfers to baby “groms” alike. In this five-piece series, The Rockaway Times spotlights from east to west, the surf businesses that cater to local and DFD (down for the day) wave dancers’ every need from the water’s edge. Next stop—Station RBNY! It's easy to get a surfing inferiority complex here in Rockaway. Try “dropping in” on our popular surf break on Beach 92nd Street, sometimes chock-full with a traffic jam of surfboards in the Atlantic. However, longtime native Barbadian surfer and surfing industry business veteran, Nigel Louis, who has been surfing on the peninsula since 1991, aimed to change that vibe when he opened surf shop, Station RBNY in April 2016.

When asked about his motivation to open a surf shop after enjoying a long wave of career achievements in the surfing industry managing million-dollar accounts for the likes of Nike, Reef, Paragon and more, Louis frankly replied, “From day one, I opened Station with a very simple vision—good product, good vibes, decent prices.”

He further shared, “The reason the shop is called Station RBNY is because I wanted to create a space, in which people walked in and not only looked around and purchased their gear, but saw our shop as a hub, a communal ‘station’ to meet and befriend a community of fellow surfers. With my experience managing numerous accounts up and down the East Coast, I’ve been in almost every surf shop from Virginia to Maine. However, I had a different take on what I wanted to offer in my surf shop.

“Some issues I’ve had with some surf shops I’ve visited over the years, not just as an account executive, but a regular surfer, was that they ‘were too cool for school.’ Like they’re ‘cool guy’ shops, so if you

don’t rip or you’re not a shredder, you feel like you don’t belong. And for me, I don’t care if you can barely stand on a board or you surf the biggest swells. At Station, we treat you like family.”

Louis’ love for surfing was born in his country, Barbados, at the age of 10. Once bitten by the surfing bug, Louis carried it when he moved to study in NYC, and through happenstance discovered Rockaway, way before the Rockaway ‘surfing’ renaissance after Hurricane Sandy.

“I started surfing in Rockaway in 1991. I remember an incident on Beach 36th Street. I laid all my stuff on the beach and went into the water. When I returned, everything was gone. I actually had to get on the subway in my soaked wet suit.

However, despite many experiences I had in my early days coming to Rockaway, I still wanted to surf,” Louis said.

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Coincidentally, after discovering the surf break in the Beach 90s, Louis met fellow Barbadian surfer, Rudell Felicien, and they immediately bonded and shared their desire to open an ‘Irie Brothers’ surf shop. They soon teamed up with Gerald Yuska, who already owned Breakwater Surf Co. in Newport, RI, and together opened Breakwater-Rockaway on Beach 67th Street.

However, Louis, who left his industry job and set up roots in Rockaway after moving from Harlem, wanted to further broaden his vision to the ever-changing future of surfing.

Through happenstance, he discovered an ideal spot on Rockaway Beach Blvd, two blocks from Beach 92nd’s popular surf break, and steps away from longtime surf shop and community establishment, Boarders.

“I was very transparent with the folks at Boarders about my plan to open Station. Jimmy Dowd, one of the owners, and I go way back since we were teenagers working in Blades skate shop in the city together. So when I had the opportunity to open Station, I reached out to Jimmy, Steve Stathis and Christian, and asked for their permission to open a surf shop that was quite close in proximity to theirs. I not only respected but revered their rich history and community involvement in Rockaway. Once I got their blessing, I opened Station,” Louis said.

Louis said that he wanted to open a surf shop didn’t compete but

rather complimented what other surf shops on the peninsula offered.

“Coming from the business end of the surf industry, I just wanted to open a shop that represented the changing face of surfing. It’s nice that we are all friends and send customers to each other. It’s all about our shared love for the sport, lifestyle, and community,” he said.

Even during COVID, Station and neighboring surf shops kept their doors open. Interestingly enough, Louis shared that surf shops had their biggest years during COVID. However, Louis added, “For me on a personal level, it was tough to see people lose their jobs, making money very tight, but we adapted. For example, I reached out to everyone who had monthly rental locker storage space with us, and for those who were suffering financial hardships, I supported them by telling them to hang tight until they could work out something. We just wanted them to know we understood and were there for them.

As for the future for Station, Louis said, “Of course, I would love to have a bigger space or even fit more inventory in here, but until then, I’m just going to continue building on our mission to be a communal space for all surfers—regardless of their surfing level. It’s about getting people excited about surfing— that’s the bottom line. Also, with our sister skate shop, Grind Time, we have plans to integrate the two stores. Stay tuned.”

Station RBNY, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., is located at 91-08B Rockaway Beach Boulevard. On their website, you can check the current surf forecast, shop merchandise (including gear from sister skate shop, Grind Time), learn about surfboard and wetsuit rentals, surfing lessons, board locker rentals, board demos, surfboard ding repairs and more!

For more info, check out their popular Instagram page: @stationsurfshop, visit: www.stationrbny.com, text: (718) 502-8258 or call: (929) 287-4780.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the lien granted by the New York Self-Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that the undersigned self-storage units will be sold at a public sale by competitive bidding, to satisfy the lien of the Lessor, with Metro Storage LLC as managing agent for Lessor, for rental and other charges due from the undersigned. The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (License 2001174-DCA) on behalf of the facilities’ management, beginning five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be by lot to the highest bidder for cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.

Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants at the following locations: Metro Self Storage

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Spring Half Marathon or 5K On Saturday, April 16, Rockaway Track Club is hosting a spring half marathon and 5K. Check in at Cuisine by Claudette (143 Beach 116th Street) starting at 8 a.m. The runs begin at 9:30 a.m. on the boardwalk.

Medals, t-shirts and smoothies for all participants. Pre-register at: www. rockawaytc.org/

calling 718-381-4340.

Earth Day Community Planting On Friday, April 22, head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockway Beach Blvd.) for a spring planting to help make your community a better place! Transplant and plant native shoreline shrubs. This event is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly The NPS- A History and expect to get your hands dirty.

On Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m., All ages. Kids can receive communihead to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Ref- ty service hours. uge and join a ranger to explore the Team Up to Clean Up history and mission of the National Park Service.

Save the date! On Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will Full Pink Moon be a Broad Channel Beautification On Sunday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., Day to clean up the center malls long head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Ref- Cross Bay Blvd. Bring a broom and uge for a hike with a ranger to hear dustpan. Bags will be provided. For about the traditional name for this more info, reach out to Judy.zack@ moon and look for signs of the color yahoo.com or LOSullivan628@ it represents. All ages are welcome. gmail.com All-weather walk, Masks required.

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On Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 ca Bay storm resiliency on Zoom. p.m., join Lou Harris on Beach 109th Meeting ID: 837 5346 0497 for free surfing lessons for kids and For more info email: heartofrockteens ages 4 to 16. Register online at: awaycivic@gmail.com https://bsarockaway.org/ Aging Mastery Program Fitness Class at Rise Are you 50+ and want to learn On Mondays at 11 a.m., join Ann something new? Free to District 32 Fosteris for a free fitness class at Rockaway residents, on Tuesdays RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd). and Thursdays from May 10 to June All levels welcome. Masks required. 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. virtually on Zoom, Kingsborough is hosting Wildflower Wednesdays a 10-session program based on the Every Wednesday through April National Aging Mastery Program 20 at 3 p.m., head to the Jamaica designed to offer participants the Bay Wildlife Refuge to embark on skills and tools needed to achieve a quest to spot and welcome all the measurable improvements in manblooms that Jamaica Bay has to of- aging health, remaining economfer. All ages are welcome. This is an ically secure, and contributing all-weather walk, so dress for the actively in society. Topics: Navigatconditions. Masks required. Space ing Longer Lives, Exercise & You, will be limited, so register by calling Sleep, Healthy Eating and Hydra718-318-4320. tion, Financial Fitness, Medication Management, Advance Planning, The Heart of Rockaway Healthy Relationships, Fall PreMeeting vention and Community EngageOn Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m., ment. To register, call 718 368 5079 or Arverne civic, THOR will be host- Email: susan.lavin@kbcc.cuny.edu ing the Army Corps of Engineers at Got events? Send an email to katheir next meeting for a presenta- tie@rockawaytimes.com with details tion on the mid-Rockaway Jamai- for consideration to be listed.

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LEGAL NOTICES VALA LAVANDE VINTAGE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/04/22.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 6225 61st Street, Apartment 3, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

DLF COOPS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/23/20. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 29 Juneau Boulevard, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Little Balkan LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/08/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Little Balkan LLC 2025 MENAHAN STREET, #2R RIDGEWOOD, NY, 11385.

Any lawful purpose.

Quasar SW LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/29/2021.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 4175 Bowne St., Flushing, NY 11355. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of Super Lestela Studios, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/22/22. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Super Lestela Studios, LLC, 23-23 31st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of OHMGMT.CO LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/22. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 2427 19th St, Astoria, NY 11102.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of AKAIA Architecture LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/22. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 01/18/22. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 39-16 Prince St., 11B, Flushing, NY 11354. Address to be maintained in DE: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts of Org. filed with the DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

CANNABIS GARDEN CLUB, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/21/22.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 108-59 39th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

3410 REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/22. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 80-19 263rd Street, Floral Park, NY 11004. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LETIZIA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/17/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 345, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of Bullet Ventures Management, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/16/22.

Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 02/04/22.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Registered Agents, Inc., Office 40 90 State St., Ste. 700, Albany, NY 12207. Address to be maintained in DE: 8 The Green STE R, Dover, DE 19901. Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of DE, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of Kinghood Ties, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/9/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kinghood Ties, LLC, 10926 Rye Place, Queens NY 11412. Any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of JEREMIAH PHILLIPS LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 08/11/2020. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Biostome LLC, 257-29 144th Avenue, 2nd floor, Rosedale, NY 11422. Any lawful purpose.

CADXCAM LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 12/19/2021.

Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Kudesie Chunielal, 11710 140th St., Jamaica, NY, 11436. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Royal Wonder LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 12/20/2010. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 132-18 41 Road, 5A, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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That Cup Of Joe

Ask the DOC

By Peter Galvin, MD

Caffeine is a naturally occurring central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that can also be made synthetically. Chemically, caffeine is a CNS stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is chemically related to adenine and guanine, which are base compounds for DNA and RNA. The best-known source of caffeine is coffee beans, seeds of the coffea plant. It is also found in tea leaves, cacao beans, guarana berries, and yerba mate leaves. About 85% of adults consume caffeine daily, and the average intake is 135 mg per day (about 12 oz of coffee). Other caffeine sources include soft drinks and tea. Caffeine is absorbed into the bloodstream about 45 minutes after ingestion. It typically will remain in the blood for 2.5 to 4.5 hours. Pregnancy and some medications (oral contraceptives, antidepressants, and antibiot-

ics) slow caffeine removal from the blood. In contrast, cigarette smoking increases the rate of caffeine clearance.

The average 8oz cup of coffee contains 80 to 175 mg of caffeine. Darker roasts contain less caffeine. Caffeine in moderate doses (40 – 200 mg) acts within the brain to decrease fatigue, increase alertness, decrease reaction time, and improve exercise tolerance. It may also decrease appetite and slightly reduce weight gain.

In some studies, it was associated with a decreased risk of depression and suicide. It also has a moderate protective effect against certain diseases, for example Parkinson’s disease. The recommended maximum daily dosage of caffeine is 400 mg. Powdered caffeine is available as a health supplement, however one tablespoonful could be lethal. It is recommended that pregnant and lactating women may safely consume up to 200 mg per day.

Caffeine is removed from leaves or beans by steeping them in water, a process known as infusion.

The water is then passed through active charcoal, which removes the caffeine. If the goal is to make decaffeinated beans, then the water is reunited with the beans and allowed to evaporate.

It is important to note that most decaffeinated beverages still contain small amounts of caffeine.

For example, a cup of decaf will still contain about 10 mg of caffeine. Caffeine leads to temporary increases in blood pressure in those with no prior caffeine exposure. It can also cause insomnia and sleep disturbances if consumed late in the day. Abrupt cessation of caffeine in regular users will result in withdrawal symptoms, which usually peak at one to two days after cessation and include a headache, fatigue, and depressed mood. Higher caffeine intake during pregnancy may result in a low-birth-weight infant. Ingestion of very high

amounts of caffeine (1200 mg or more) may result in caffeine toxicity, which can include agitation, severe anxiety, elevated blood pressure, and palpitations. This is most often seen with caffeine tablets or supplements in liquid form (energy drinks) or powdered form. Consuming energy drinks or shots with alcohol has resulted in deaths.

While some studies have shown decreased mortality and decreased risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes from drinking two to five standard cups of caffeinated coffee per day, these studies show the same risk reductions from drinking decaf, which has led many experts to postulate that it is some substance in coffee other than caffeine that accounts for this positive effect.

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KIDS I have the utmost pleasure to have some little ones in my life. I so enjoy my time with them. They lift my heart. One day I spent some time with one six-year-old. We had an enchanting afternoon. During our yoga class, we were on our backs stretching the leg up and back and she stopped and said something like: I don’t want to make you feel bad, but you’re kind of old so how can you lift your leg so high.

My Mom can’t even do that. This made me think of two things: one, what do we teach our young people about women and beauty as we age?

And two, great lesson on practice: because I do it most every day, so I practice it and I can go deeper.

It’s like everything, if we stick to whatever it is, in time we get to know it so well and we become a part of it.

I see young women, children,

little ones as our future fierce peaceful warriors. We must teach them about beauty inside and out. We must teach them about fierce peaceful determination. I believe that women will help to change the world, but they must have the knowledge of pure intention.

During another “segment” of our day, I asked my little friend if she knew time yet. She said no, but she’s starting to learn it. And I thought, how free that must be?

Not to know what time it is or care to know? When I told her that and she didn’t have to think about what she had to at 4 for example, she didn’t understand what I meant – thankfully. Made me think that we’re just living in time.; nothing is timeless; everything is changing at every moment.

I want to offer this imagery for you to share with little ones. I know that they sometimes don’t know how to express certain feelings which can lead to un-ease.

For when you are feeling sad, scared, tired, alone, any feeling

of discomfort. Look towards the sun (not directly at it), squint your eyes so that its rays are leading right to your heart. Take a deep breath in imagining the rays of the sun coming in to warm your heart. As you breathe out, you feel better.

(Expanded version) You are all together in a field with people you like and love - you feel very comfortable. Lift your heart to the rays of the sun. Press your feet down hard and imagine roots growing from the bottoms of your feet, through your shoes and deep down into the earth. You are grounded. Look towards the sun (not directly at it), squint your eyes so that its rays are leading right to your heart. Take a deep breath in imagining the rays of the sun coming in to warm your heart. As you breathe out, you feel better.

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.

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Worried Wanda Dear Enchantress, My problem is not that I can't get dates, but more because no one is good enough for me. Now I've been saying that since I graduated high school. It can't be. How can it be that no one seems to be good enough and I can't seem to have a relationship? I feel like all my friends are always thinking that about me, like there must be something wrong with something.

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ways drinking as their hobby.

I am clean and sober, which feels important to mention. So, I secretly judge that the only reason they all get along with their spouses is that they are drunk all the time. So what's a gal to do? I do want to get married and have kids and now I'm close to 30 and a bit worried.

Dear Worried Wanda, I'm so glad you feel safe to share your judgements about your friends. And here is why.

It is easier for people to "get along" while they are drunk and drinking as a habit. On the flip side, it is usually more

intense to do anything sober while everyone else is binging.

So, first, good on you for making what seems like a sustained commitment. And as you probably already know, being intense is a quality trait, but it can also freak people out. It means you are open and available to feel and be present and not escaping. The second thing is having sustained intimacy is something to consider. That sounds like the ultimate the goal for you, and just knowing the term "sustained intimacy" is enough for you to be aware of it.

Having a clear intention is key and reminding yourself that you are here to not settle.

Your intention is to be married and have kids with someone that you connect with and who is available for sustained intimacy. Keep that sentence with you.

Next, connect with men that have similar interests, so perhaps not at a bar. Perhaps it could be a painting class, or a

place that has live music that isn't only a bar, or attending any kind of meetup where you'll be reminded that there are LOTS of places to meet new friends.

The last piece here is, really, really trust that you're on the right track. Focus on what works about your life, be willing and active in making additional friends, and have as many adventures as you can!

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CITATION LIMITED ADMINISTRATION CITATION File No. 2020-3513 SURROGATE’S COURT QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent, TO: To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributes of MILLICENT SHIELD deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to the heirs at law, next of kin, distributes, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF QUEENS COUNTY A petition having been duly filed by Sherri W. McManus, Vice President Loan Documentation of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a corporation organized and existing under the

laws of the United States of America, who is domiciled at 3476 Stateview Boulevard, Fort Mill, SC 29715; YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd. , Jamaica, NY 11435 on May 19, 2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MILLICENT SHIELD lately domiciled at 1026 Bay 32nd Street, Far Rockaway, New York 11691, in the County of Queens, State of New York, granting Letters of Limited Administration upon the estate of the decedent to any eligible distributee or, upon their failure to qualify, to the Public Administrator of Queens County, and, if permitted to renounce, then to the Petitioner's nominee, Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., upon duly qualifying,

that the authority of the representative under the foregoing letters be limited to represent the estate of the Decedent in a foreclosure action on a first mortgage dated November 10, 1999 and recorded at Book 5439, Page 0548 in the original principal balance of $224,950.00 on the Decedent’s real property located at 1026 Bay 32nd Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. NOTICE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU AS REQUIRED BY LAW. AS A RESULT OF THE MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE COURT TO COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, PHYSICAL PRESENCE AT THE COURTHOUSE ON THE RETURN DATE IS NOT POSSIBLE. THEREFORE, IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE RELIEF REQUESTED, YOU, OR AN ATTORNEY ON YOUR BEHALF, MUST CONTACT

THE COURT PRIOR TO THIS DATE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT AS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE IT WILL BE FOUND YOU CONSENT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. HON. PETER KELLY, SURROGATE Janet Tucker, Deputy Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and Sealed, April 4, 2022 (Seal) Name of Attorney for Petitioner: Gross Polowy, LLC Tel. No. (716) 204-1700 Address of Attorney: 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 201, Westbury, NY 11590 Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested.

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By Kami-Leigh Agard Easter and Passover weekend is here!

So, plan your Rockaway crawl with the #1 guide of things to do in Rockaway— The Rockaway Times’ Good Times page! See roundup below. Happy holidays!

LIVE MUSIC Thursday, April 14 5 p.m.

Get an early start to your weekend celebrations with The Knobz rockin’ WLIR-era alternative rock hits at Jameson’s!

421 Beach 129th Street Thursday, April 14 7 p.m.

Ireland’s Cork-born, internationally acclaimed indie folk artist, Niall Connolly’s popular Thursday night concert series continues at Sayra’s Wine Bar. 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, April 15 5 p.m.

Fri-yay! So, head to Jameson’s for the peace, love and beer-loving duo, the Rock-A-Wades!

421 Beach 129th Street Friday, April 15 7 p.m.

Good old fashion rock ’n’ roll rules RBQ tonight as The Locals Rule Band takes the stage beltin’ out classics from Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and more!

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, April 15 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

With Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine With Sue, on the music menu at Bar Marseille, get ready to jam and wine with your crew.

190 Beach 69th Street Friday, April 15 8 p.m.

Touted in the media as “Possibly the best blues slide guitarist this side of the Mississippi or at least of the East River,” don’t miss original roots and blues man Kerry Kearney at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

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Transcend your Monday woes by tel.com For tickets and more info, visit: DJ Shane gets the party started spin- levitating in pianist/vocalist Phil Ka- www.therockawayhotel.com/happenning beats to get your boo-tay bump- det’s sparkling cabaret at Whit’s End. ings in’ for the ultimate par-tay at RBQ! 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd ARTS SPECIAL MENTIONS Friday, April 16 ATD BOOKSTORE & CAFE THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL ODE TO 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

ROBERT SARNOFF ART EXHIBIT SPRING FLORAL CENTERPIECE Music is like wine for the soul, and (For opening hours, visit avoidtheWORKSHOP tonight indulge in plenty of both at Sayday.com) Thursday, April 15 ra’s Wine Bar with folk, funk, rock, blues Don’t miss Avoid The Day Cafe & 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. multi-instrumentalist and singer/song- Bookstore’s April art exhibit, “Beach “April showers bring May flowers,” so writer, Gregory Morgan.

Artwork and Then Some” featuring grab the chance to prune your flower 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd the eclectic works of local treasure, power at this workshop in which stuRobert Sarnoff. Mark your calendar dents are introduced to techniques in Saturday, April 16 for the exhibit’s opening reception creating lush and organic seasonal flo9:30 p.m. next Saturday, April 16 celebrating the ral arrangements without using floral Deadheads! Rogers hosts anoth- show, plus opportunity to meet Sar- foam. Each student takes home their arer epic round of Rainbow Spirals with noff. rangement and a pair of clippers. Class Mike Severino, Tom Circosta, Jason Fer99-04A Rockaway Beach Blvd cost is $185, which includes all mateguson, and Jeff Goldstein. rials, 10% dining discount at Margie’s, 203 Beach 116th Street EASTER HAPPENINGS complimentary self parking and comCALLIE’S EASTER plimentary welcome drink. For more Sunday, April 17 EGGSTRAVAGANZA info, visit: www.therockawayhotel.

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Sunday, April 17 Tribute Band jammin’ hits like “Country Get ready to FamJam with Rocka11 a.m.

Fried” to the recent sing-along anthem, way’s favorite surf cowboy/musician, House on the Rock Church is re- “Homegrown,” from American country Patsy, at Rockaway Brewing Co. minding people of the true meaning music’s chart-topping Zac Brown Band.

415 Beach 72nd Street of Easter with an Easter Service for At 5:30 p.m., pop/country sensation the whole family on Sunday. The ser- Jessica Rose kicks off this epic concert, 7:30 p.m. vice will take place on the boardwalk followed by the ZBTB taking the stage at Be seduced by grandmaster magi- at Beach 97th Street. The event will also 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickcian, Adam Cardone’s mind-bending include candy bags, live music with ets, visit: www.therockawayhotel.com/ table magic at Whit’s End. Plus, DJ a choir and a performance by a local happenings/zac-brown-tribute-band Combat spins the beats of the street. dance team.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd Beach 97th Concession RDRC SYEP RECRUITMENT EVENT Slammin’ Saturdays EASTER BRUNCH AT THE ROCKATuesday, April 19 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WAY HOTEL 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Let Bar Marseille's dee jay de la Sunday, April 17 Rockaway Development & Revitalizasoirée move you to unwind, eat, drink 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. tion Corporation hosts a Summer Youth and dance at French-Mediterranean Bring the entire family to celebrate Employment Program Recruitment seaside spot, Bar Marseille.

Easter in grand style at The Rockaway event at Peninsula Preparatory Acad190 Beach 69th Street Hotel! The brunch buffet will be located emy with a fun day chock-full of food, in the hotel’s Harbor Room for parties drinks, music, giveaways and most imSweet Sundays of six or more with options for every- portantly, on-site SYEP registration.

2 p.m. one. Plus, photo opportunities for the 611 Beach 19th Street With the temps heating up, make kids and family, a pop-up visit from the The Rockaway Hotel’s rooftop your Easter Bunny, face painting, and more.

Got info. on local live music, arts and Sunday satisfaction with drinks, bites, Beverage package available too! Tickets more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes. live music and unforgettable sunset are $60 per person for adults and $25 com

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READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.

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UNMASKED AT LAST

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years, the war between humans and masks is over. People can see my face, my smile, my joy, and my expression. Masks were giant, polypropylene pouches of despair locking my feelings in a void. Masks made my face just like any other. You can’t be different wearing a mask. Now the world is a place where laughter is heard, smiles are seen and our differences shine through.

NOAH RUSSO - Wearing a mask was terrible torture! It was like wearing a muzzle. One time at church, I didn’t even recognize my teacher. It was the first time I saw her without a mask.

In school, it was hard to hear what the teacher or anyone else

Drew Capul

was saying. My voice was so low that no one could hear me when I spoke. I had to take my mask down. It felt almost impossible to breathe. Outside, a place where you’re out of breath because you’re running, kicking and hula-hooping was even worse wearing a mask. Taking the mask off was like an itch, something I was just dying to do. Monday, March 7th, 2022 was one of the best days in history. I was so excited walking to school that day. I was like a free bird. I was able to breathe again. Finally!

The relief of going outside and feeling free for once! It felt like my hearing was a billion times better and my voice was a million times louder. I could see my classmates and my teachers’ faces. It almost seemed odd to see everyone’s entire face...

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MATTHEW MILLER - When I was returning to school in the middle of the fourth grade, the one thing that annoyed me the most was that I had to wear the thing that covered my beautiful face like I was wearing a football helmet. We had to wear MASKS! It was a cage that kept me from breathing the actual air… It was the first day back to school after all of the online meets and zooms and online work. I felt anxious to rush in and eager to scream with excitement, but nobody heard me because I was wearing a mask. Walking into school was still exciting but all I saw was everybody’s eyes. I tried to forget about my mask, but I felt the itchiness on my ear like there were tiny ants swarming and they wouldn’t go away even if I scratched them a million times.

Now I am free. I can breathe again with my face glowing in the sun, and I can enjoy the sight of everybody else’s, maskless face.

HENRY LYONS - When I had to wear my mask, I felt like a prisoner. It felt like there was a hand over my face silencing me.

Masks made a winter day feel like summer. And on hot days, it was like taking a walk on the sun.

I had no clue what my teachers, classmates and even some friends looked like under the mask. People looked the same – two eyes and a mask. The day the masks finally came off was like the best day of my life. IT felt like the hand over my face had been lifted and I could breathe freely again. For the first time in a long time, I could tell people’s emotions since I could see their faces…

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ROCKAWAY LITTLE LEAGUE LAUNCHES 2022 SEASON

Play ball! Action got underway last week as The Rockaway Little League had a full slate of games at Fort Tilden. Lucky for us, Paul King was on hand for opening weekend on Saturday, April 9 and captured some of the action.

Games began last Monday, April 4. The teams that saw opening week victories include: Jet’s Towing, NF Beauty and Calemine on Monday, Rockaway Farmers Market and Curran’s on Tuesday, Rockaway Times (with a big 1619 win over Rockapulco Car Service!), Bergen Basin Realty and Kennedy’s Restaurant on Friday, IGC Hospitality, Bagel Barista,

Curran’s, Calemine, The Wharf and NF Beauty on Saturday, Kennedy’s and Rockaway Farmers Market on Sunday and Curran’s on Monday, April 11.

For full results, make sure to check out: www.rockawaylittleleagueny.com/

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Food and Beverage Insider THE TEQUILA GUIDE

By Natalie Crooks

Cinco de Mayo might be one of the most beloved foreign holidays in the United States.

Every year Americans line up at Mexican restaurants to enjoy tacos and margaritas to commemorate the holiday celebrating Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla.

This holiday isn’t the only thing from Mexico that Americans have grown to love; the United States consumes more tequila than any other country in the world. Much like the Mexican holiday they love to celebrate, many Americans don’t know much about the Mexican spirit they love to consume. Tequila has a long, rich history in Mexico and today the popularity of the agave-based spirit appears to only be growing.

Dietitians have even helped the upward trend of Tequila by recommending it as a low-calorie option, in the early 2010s, the “skinny margarita” became enormously popular across the Unites States, but tequila was a popular choice for American’s long before that.

Tequila first became popular in the United States during prohibition, as bootleggers smuggled it across the border, but the use of the agave plant in spirit-making can be traced back as far as 1000 B.C. in Mexico, when the Aztecs were making a drink called Pulque, a milky concoction that even warranted its own gods, Mayahuel and Patecatl. When the Spanish invaded Mexico in the 1500s, they began distilling pulque and the result was something like mezcal. Mezcal, is the term for a spirit made from agave, but in the early 1600s, the first mezcal distillery popped up in Tequila, Mexico and created what we know

now as tequila. In the 1870s, it was established that blue agave made the best tequila, but it was not until 1978 that a law declared tequila could only be made in certain parts of Mexico and compelled producers to only use blue agave, though some tequilas, known as mixto, can be made with a combination of agave and sugar.

There are five main styles of tequila. The first is silver or blanco, these tequilas are clear and do not have any aging on them leading to a more sweet and vegetal style, they’re usually great for mixed drinks as they won’t overpower the other ingredients. Gold tequila is silver blended with aged tequila for a slightly more oaky and caramelized style. Next, we have reposado, which receives two months to one year of aging, leading to a toasty flavor and golden color. Añejo tequila sees even more aging, one to three years to be exact, and has rich, smooth, complex flavor.

Extra añejo tequila sees at least three years in oak barrels and boasts peaty, ultra-rich flavors, often enjoyed by scotch lovers.

Tequila is enjoyed in many different ways, from cocktails like margaritas and palomas to shots with salt and lime, but the traditional way is to serve tequila neat at room temperature with no garnish and to sip it. Tequila has so much range; it can be used for a refreshing afternoon cocktail, a rich and smooth nightcap, or maybe you just want to get your night started with a shot and squeeze of lime. Whatever you prefer, tequila remains a favorite in the United States and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to enjoy a margarita or sip some extra añejo to celebrate a beautiful country with a long history and bountiful culture.

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Wrestle Talk WRESTLING, PROFITS, LOYALTY

By Eric Jayden

Now, it’s not a secret that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has let go of a lot of employees and wrestling talent this past year. I have even written a column about the releases and what it does to the talent that is signed to them under contract. WWE CEO Vincent K. McMahon is the man who created modern day wrestling but during this past year he has squeezed every dollar he could from that modern day legacy he built and how he did it, well, let’s dive in and take a look.

The WWE has done employee layoffs and even stock buyback options. Last year was the WWE's biggest year ever in the revenue making department. It made $1.09 Billion with a 200 million dollar profit. Now, you are probably saying to yourself, if the WWE is making money, why all the lay-

offs? Why the buyback of stocks?

Late last November, you had approximately 100 wrestlers that were let go from their contracts, a move that made 2021 a moneymaking year for the WWE, well, at least for Vince McMahon and his family and executives. You have a diminishing roster, but profits are up and continue to increase even when viewer ratings are at an all-time low. Take a show, like Raw that used to draw five million views and now draws 1.5 to 1.7 million, but yet profits are up.

On the surface of it all, the WWE is making money and looking like they are poised to be sold to the highest bidder. I mean, the company is doing a great job cleaning its books by again releasing employees and wrestling talent.

Mell, they have a lucrative TV deal with Fox Network. The money is definitely pouring in and

they have pretty much made sure that their overhang, meaning their expenses, are very, very low and Vinny Mac is set up to rack in a huge amount of profit when the potential sell of the WWE happens, the wrestling company he helped build when he took it over from his father. Maybe, just maybe that's the game plan… get everything he can from the company while he still has control over it and eventually sells it.

Again, its's a win, win for McMahon, his family and the executives of the WWE, but who loses?

The Wrestling Talent loses because many of them had just been given an opportunity to work for the WWE, the largest Sports Entertainment Company in the world and many left their homes, families, steady jobs to chase their dream in the WWE. I feel bad for those talents that were never given the opportuni-

ty because in the end, that same company that signed them, got rid of them so their profits could increase. Now, you're probably asking yourself "Well, Eric Jayden, isn't a company supposed to make a profit?" Yes, it is, it’s in the business to make money, not losing money but a company that makes money on the back of its employees, contracted or not, and seemingly acts as though they no longer exist and leaves many stranded, well it doesn't sit well with me. I have to challenge that and say, "Is there even any loyalty left in the wrestling business or in the end is it all about the all mighty dollar?”

Please send any questions or comments about this column to eavil183@yahoo.com and thank you all for your continuous support of this column. I can't wait to hear from you! Have a great weekend!

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