Rockaway Times 8-18-22 by Rockaway Times

Mike Dier Takes Top Prize in Photo Contest

THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022VOL. 9, NO. 9

Winning Shot

The Rockaway Mermaid Brigade, on the other hand, associates the autumn equinox with nautical in spired costumes, organized chaos, and the art parade that brings joy to the entire peninsula. This year’s Poseidon’s Parade will be held on September 17, and promises a re turn to pre-pandemic pleasure. I checked in with the aloof bri gade this week to get some juicy deets on the summer ending strut. The group seemed much more or ganized and focused than in pre vious years. I found out that they already have t-shirts, posters, per mits and party plans. The brigade has teamed up with Junxionnyc, who will host the after party at the 97th Street concessions. I at tempted to contact Junxion’s fear less leader, Mikey Toomy Tooms. Through a notarized press release, he stated, “Yo bro, we got this. I got a big bus and like 35 Dj’s coming. Gunna be lit bro. Rockaway better be ready for this.” Due to the barrage of nev er-ending construction dur ing peak season that seems to plague the Rockaway Peninsu la, the parade will not be able to end at the 95th St plaza. Instead, the 97th Street concessions will be the end of the parade and the beginning of the party. This will move the judging lifeguard chairs to Beach 102, where pa rade participants will be ranked onto the grand pecking order of the official Poseidon legal panel. Next week’s article will focus on this year’s judges and will lend insight into what type of bribes will be necessary to take home a handmade trophy. Stay tuned with The Rockaway Times for more articles over the next couple of weeks, where we will announce the official catego ries. In the meantime, now is the time to start organizing floats, and preparing groups. You can register on Poseidonsparade.com

By Bert Sanders The heatwaves are temporarily on hold, and this fall-like weath er is a sobering reminder of the fleeting nature of the summer sea son we hold so dear in this urban beach paradise. As summer flies and August dies, we must prepare for the inevitable ending to our summer bliss. Most people asso ciate the fall with back-to-school deals, football, and the possibili ty of epic hurricane churned surf.

Poseidon is Looming

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If at first you don’t succeed try, try again. And then try 29 more times. That’s what the Beach House volleyball team did as the team finally captured a champi onship at the Rockaway Beach Volleyball Finals held last Satur day, August 13. The team had been competing for 32 years but came up short the first 31 times. Bob Fash and Dicky Ferrin were there for the whole drought. Now, the question is, can they repeat next year?!

Happy trails to Marilyn Kohn who has retired from The Wave after being a one-woman sales force for more than 40 years. Best wishes, Marilyn! Now you’ll have more time to listen to husband Lenny’s great ideas!***** Sharks get the most attention. Dolphins and whales, too. But the waters around Rockaway are teeming with sea life. Brian Sul livan took out his handy drone and caught a fever of rays (bull rays, cow rays, stings rays). Yes, a group of rays is called a fever. Check out the video (and ac companying waltz music) on our Facebook page.*****

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Congratulations***** are also in order for those who are so good with sand and shovels. There were some amazing creations at The Rockaway Times Sandcas tle Contest. (Which reminds us, isn’t it great that world-famous Rockaway Beach has a sandcas tle contest?! We should have one, right?). Katie McFadden or chestrates this event and gets ex traordinary help from NYC Parks and this year Liz Hanna helped acquire a boatload of prizes from local businesses to make this event even better.*****

Congratulations***** to all the vol leyball champs and to the league organizers who make this hu mongous event such a fantastic Rockaway tradition.***** And it’s a week full of congratu lations as we tip our caps to Mike Dier for winning The Rockaway Times Photo Contest. His photo of his son, Robert Kelly Dier hard at work doing his own beach re formulation project, was selected by a host of judges at a ceremony last Friday at The Rockaway Times building. (And Happy Birthday to Robert who turns 3 on September 25). A hardy congratulations to all the photographers who placed in the Top 30 and/or Honorable Mention. It’s a nearly impossible task to pick the very best when so many great photos are submitted, but we try. Get your cameras out there now and get ready for next year’s contest! Thanks to all who entered this year and thanks to the contest sponsors: Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservan cy, NYC Parks, and NYC Ferry.

It’s easy to get The Rockaway Times by email every Thursday. Just send a note to Mail@Rocka waytimes.com and we’ll sign you right up. ***** NYC Health + Hospitals an nounced the reopening of the Neponsit Adult Day Health Center at 230 Beach 102nd Street in Rockaway Park, which closed in March 17, 2020 be cause of Covid-19. Those in terested in learning about the center and its services should call 718-634-1400. The center accepts Medicaid, private pay ment, and some health insur ers. Those interested in learn ing about the center and its services should call 718-6341400. ***** As usual, the calendar is fill ing up but a couple of things are worth making plans around. The 3 on 3 By The Sea Basket ball Tournament in honor of Clare Droesch is Friday, August 26 and in September, the Posei don Parade is set for Saturday, September 17 (get your cos tumes and floats ready!) 212 Beach 116th Street • 718-318-0828

AUGUST 18 Jon Kiebon was born. Deirdre Taylor-Lang was born.

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1227 - Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan died in China. 1963 - James Meredith became the first Af rican American to graduate from the Uni versity of Mississippi. AUGUST 19 Whitney Aycock was born. Courtney Carroll was born. Jimmy Mullen was born.

AUGUST 21 Mike Kehoe was born. Janice Weinert was born. 1858 - The famous debates between Sena tor Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln began in Illinois. 1911 - The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre museum in France by an Italian waiter, Vicenzo Perruggia. AUGUST 22 1902 - Theodore Roosevelt became the first United States president to ride in an auto 2004mobile.-A version of Edvard Munch's paint ing The Scream was stolen in Norway. An other version had been stolen in 1994.

AUGUST 23 Brian Galarza was born. 1305 - Scottish leader and national hero, William Wallace, was executed in London. 1926 - Silent film star Rudolph Valentino died in New York at age 31. AUGUST 24 Geoff Rawling was born. Brian James McManus was born. John Reinhardt was born. Kerri McGuinness Ward was born. 79 a.d. - Mount Vesuvius erupted and bur ied the towns of Pompeii and Herculane 1989um. - Pete Rose was banned from baseball for gambling. Week in History

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1934 - Germans voted to make Adolf Hitler 1960Fuhrer.- American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers was convicted of espionage in Mos cow. AUGUST 20 Jamie Agoglia was born. 1980 - Italian Reinhold Messner made the first successful solo ascent of Mount Everest and without oxygen. 2000 - Tiger Woods won the PGA Champi onship becoming the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in one year.

Page 10 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times The Nations Best 1 Hour Workout with Proven Results 65+ Classes Available per Week • $14/$16 per Class Beach Sessions Dance Series Returns

Beach Sessions is back! On Satur day, August 20 starting at 5:30pm, Trisha Brown Dance Company will traverse the shoreline from Beach 97th Street to Beach 110th Street with Trisha Brown: In Plain Site, a program highlighting a se lection of seminal Early Works by Trisha Brown specifically cho sen to respond to the beach and its shoreline, culminating in a re-staging of Brown’s iconic Opal Loop (1980). Audiences are invit ed to follow the dancers as they move along the various sites of Rockaway Beach. This program celebrates Brown’s ongoing source of inspiration - the natural world and its prop erties. Whether on a traditional stage or an outdoor public space, Brown’s dances always achieved vastness and atmosphere that ex tended well past center stage and the moving body. Fluidity, chaos, pressure, gravity, and the organic are always considered in the cho reography, sound and set design. By bringing these dances to the beach, the amalgamation of the natural world, these elements be come active collaborators of the work.Anafter party will be held at The Rockaway Hotel with music by DJ Mickey Perez from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The evening before, on Friday, August 19 at 7:30pm at the Arv erne Cinema (72-02 Gouverneur Ave) Beach Sessions is partnering with the Rockaway Film Festival to present the historic experimen tal opera Einstein on the Beach, a 4hr30min production originally created in 1976 by Robert Wilson and Philip Glass. The non-narra tive opera moves through the span of Einstein’s life, from steam en gines to space travel, and breaks all the theatrical rules of opera through with its repetitive motives and rhythmic structures. This season’s programming continues to support Beach Ses sions’ commitment to presenting free public performances in the Rockaways, and offering beachgo ers and Rockaway locals a unique cultural experience at the City’s popular summertime retreat. Both programs are free and open to the public. Audiences are in vited to come in and out as they please.Beach Sessions Dance Series is curated and organized by Sasha Okshteyn. This program is funded by the 7G Foundation and Raus chenberg Foundation with inkind support from The Rockaway Hotel and NYC Ferry. For more information about Beach Ses sions, see” danceseries.com/www.beachsessions Photo by Alice Plati.

Enter “ DOGGYDELIVERY ” at checkout in the coupon eld. BTW, we tried Doggy Delivery rst; but, the books got wet from slobber! LOL! CoWhimpy D. (co-author)Dogg A Compliment Dear Editor: At a time when we do have much to complain about. I would like to com pliment St. John’s Episcopal Health services on Rockaway Beach Blvd. I recently had a appointment with Dr. Cristina Artiles. The office was pleas ant along with a friendly and profes sional staff. I’m pleased with the care and professionalism of Dr Artiles. Certainly a needed and appreciated addition to the Peninsula. Liz Haughie Dishonest Act Dear Editor: This week, Congressman Greg ory Meeks touted his vote for the so-called "Inflation Reduction Act." The problem is the new law will ac tually raise inflation for two years before its theoretical benefits kick in. People who are struggling to pay bills need relief now, not in 2024.Instead of coming up with dis honest labels for their new spend ing bills, it's time for career poli ticians to undo the damage done by years and years of reckless spending. Huge spending bills (American Rescue Plan, Build Back Better) may make for great press releases, but the bill comes due for regular citizens. We pay it at the pump, at the grocery store, and when we make back-toschool purchases. Our children and grandchildren will pay the bill for decades to come as they strug gle under the burden of more than $30 trillion in national debt. Clever labels don't hide the truth: Career politicians spend our money so they can stay in power for decades. It's time for a change. Paul King No Parking Service Dear Editor: Consider four women in their 80s arriving a little late for a thea tre performance at Fort Tilden. On one of the hottest days of the year they come out to find their car is gone.ConsiderStolen?aman out for bike ride with his nine-year-old daughter through our lovely historic nation al park there. They ride back and find…their car is gone. Stolen?

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Or how about rethinking your whole approach from encourag ing people to never come back to our beautiful national park to welcoming them to enjoy our Rockaway to the fullest? Dan Guarino

Consider who knows how many visitors coming to enjoy the cultur al, sports, historic, serene shore, natural and otherwise amazing at traction of the national park in our own Rockaway backyard. Then finding themselves strand ed, who know how far from their homes. Not because of thieves. But because the National Park Service and National Park Police have tick eted and towed their vehicles away. And there are no signs to tell them this or who to call or where to get their car back— for a sizeable fee. They should have had a park ing permit, you say. And how would they know this? By passing a crowded sign at the entrance that nobody could fully read even driving at 10 mph. The part about ticketing and towing is all the way at the Also,bottom.unlike previous years there are no summer Rangers asking people where they are going, in forming them about the restrictive summer parking. This is a National Park. Our Na tional Park. Open to all. Why the strong arm on people who just want to come and actually enjoy it? Stranding seniors and parents out with their children? It is not a good look NPS. Not a good look at all. If you want people to not park, how about putting two big signs right at the end of the T4 parking field, saying ‘Don’t Park Here. You Will Be Towed.’

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By Katie McFadden Every summer, lifeguards across the country compete in various lifeguard Olympic events. It’s a tradition Rockaway’s New York City lifeguards haven’t seen since the last official lifeguard Olympics in 2002 and an unofficial attempt in 2006. But some of Rockaway’s longtime lifeguards have taken it upon themselves to bring that tradition back to help inspire the new guards and perhaps show potential future guards why it’s one of the best summer jobs out there. At this comeback Olympics on Tuesday, August 16, 117 Shack showed why they’re the best on theWithbeach.the help of 117 lifeguard Brian Gillen, who couldn’t be there on Tuesday, and Justin Hau sler of 73 Shack, plus some oth er senior guards who remember the joy of competing in lifeguard Olympics early in their careers, the NYC Lifeguard Olympics re turned on Tuesday. “Lifeguards all over the country compete with each other and we kind of stopped doing it, but this is another way to bring all of the lifeguards togeth er. Morale hasn’t been at a high, but the Olympics has always been one of the greatest things about lifeguarding,” Hausler said. “We come back year after year because we love the ocean and it’s impor tant to keep the competitive spirit alive.”That competitive spirit was on full display on Tuesday evening on Beach 132nd Street. Lifeguards from shacks across Rockaway’s beaches came out to give it their best shot in various events. With four gold medal wins, 117 Shack proved they’re the best of the best but 73 Shack came in a close sec ond with three gold medal wins. The wins were earned during dif ferent team and individual events. The evening began with team events including the Reel Rescue, in which 73 Shack took first and NY

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117 took second, followed by the 2-Man Rescue, with 117 coming in first, 73 in second and 59 Shack in third. The night ended with a classic tug-of-war, in which 73 Shack took first, 117 took second and 59 took third. The night also included events for guards to show their individ ual strengths. In the 500-Meter Swim, Chris Reilly of 73 Shack took first, followed by Pat O’Toole of 59 Shack, Ramseys of 117 in third and Michael Breslin of 117 in fourth. In the Run Swim Run event, Tim McGuinness of 117 took first, Jus tin Hausler of 73 took second and Robert Butler of 117 took third. In the 500-Meter Paddle, Robert But ler of 117 took the crown while Jus tin Hausler of 73 took second and Leon Barnes of 73 took third. In the Beach Flags event, Tim McGuin ness of 117 came in first, Jack Watt of 73 took second and Leon Barnes of 73 took third (right after an amaz ing solo rescue at work on 98th St.) A great time was had by all at the comeback lifeguard Olympics and the guardians of the Atlantic hope to keep this tradition alive. “We had a great turnout tonight and it was fun, though a little less or ganized than it could’ve been, but as word spreads and people see how much of a good time this is, and how excited people get, and it builds year after year, hopefully it’ll turn into something bigger,” Hausler said.

The picture-perfect day brought out a nice crowd on Sunday, Au gust 14, with kids to adults show ing off their skills in the sand. The event was made possible by The Rockaway Times, in partnership with the NYC Parks Department, which set up the contest area on Beach 109th, and Councilwoman Joann Ariola who stopped by and sponsored some giveaways. With 32 entries in three different age categories, the judges had the impossible task of picking a top five in each category (10 & Under, 11-20 and 21 & Up). This year, our judges were Rock away Times freelance writer and photographer extraordinaire, Nicole Taylor-Lang, the crafty Chief of Staff for Councilwom an Joann Ariola, Phyllis Inserillo, and our friend and former office neighbor, Alex Zablocki, former ly of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and now with the Fund for Public Housing. Parks’ Rockaway Administra tor Eric Peterson served as MC

Rodriguez, Ariel and Arianna Murreld and Kelaiah earned third in the little kids category. Carolina Moya and Roxie Ramsey earned third for the adults.

Justin McClernon won first in the 10 & Under. Layla Travers and Lauren Soper took third in the 20 & Under category.

Sergio Batanero's Gorilla in the Bath took first for the adults. Adam and Gabriel Komosinski's turtle took second in the little kid category.

Gorillas, Mermaid & Crocodiles Top the RT Sandcastle Contest

Gorillas, mermaids and croc odiles, oh my! With beautiful weather, a great turnout and some fierce competition, the 6th Annual Rockaway Times Sandcastle Con test was another success!

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The Gattos' Little Mermaid earned them first in the 20 & Under category.

Page 15 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022The Rockaway Times throughout the event and Rocka way Times Editor Katie McFadden put it all together. We wish everyone could have gone home as a winner as the competition was tough this year, but only the best of the best went home with top prizes. The adult category always impresses, and this year was no different. In first place was Sergio Batane ro with his Gorilla in a Bath. Sec ond was Michael, Saoirse and Ker ri Peyton and Anastasia Kiyonaga and Susan Fraser with their Beach Buddies Selfie display. In third was Carolina Moya and Roxie Ramsey with their Sleeping Tiger. Fourth went to Leah Sloan, Bethany Kivin and Neva Talladeb for their Ham merhead shark. And in fifth was Maddie Messinger and Dwight Gonzales for their Cupid’s Bow. In the 20 & Under category, Ella, Liam, Liz and Chris Gatto’s Little Mermaid earned them first place. In second was Ryan, Emma and Leah White and Keira and Shana O’Hara for their Angry Octopus. Third went to Layla Travers and Lauren Soper for their Moana Crab. In fourth was Grace Leary’s Roxy the Rockaway Mermaid and in fifth was Lourdes and Nat Kalu sha-Aguirre for their Polar Ex press display. In the 10 & Under category, Jus tin McClernon (who just celebrat ed his 10th birthday), earned first for his Rocker Croc. In second was Adam and Gabriel Komo sinski for their Smiley Sea Turtle. In third was Rodriguez London, Ariel and Arianna Murreld and Kelaiah Matthias for their Linda the Octopus. Fourth went to Sir Appleton and Josiah Williams for their Three Tower Village and in fifth place was Michael and Sao irse Peyton for their Happy 12th Birthday cake. Our top three winners got tro phies and certificates sponsored by The Rockaway Times, plus all winners went home with addition al gifts thanks to the generous do nations of local businesses. This year, Rockaway’s powerhouse of a woman, Liz Hanna, was a big help in rounding up prizes from local businesses for the prize pool. The businesses that showed their sup port this year include Bungalow Bar, Rocco’s of Roc Beach, Bagel & Barista Station, Mara’s Ice Cream Parlor, Carvel, Batesy’s, Pico, Ki mo's, Fat Cardinal Bakery, Meat Up Grill, Mazzone, Polly & Esther and Callie’s. All participants also got to enjoy giveaways including medals and Koozies from the RT, sharkcorn from Joann Ariola’s office and little trophies from NYC Parks. Thank you to all of our support ers for making this year’s contest possible, and congratulations to all of the winners!

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Michael, Saoirse and Kerri Peyton and Anastasia Kiyonaga and Susan Fraser took second for the adults.

Photos by Katie McFadden. For more photos, see the Rockaway Times facebook page.

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Petra Becker’s photo earned Third Place.

30 photogs were given the op portunity to take their photos home and some took Rockaway Times t-shirts as congratulations favors. (Those who still need to pick up their photos can do so at the Rockaway Times office 114-04 Beach Channel Drive, weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) It’s a great event and we look forward to next year! Keep your eye out for great Rockaway shots. Congratulations to Mike Dier on his First Place win! Dig it. It’s the Photo of the Year, the winner of the 8th Annual Rockaway Times Photo Contest. Congratulations to Mike Dier for this wonderful pic of his son Robert Kelly Dier working on some dunes while heavy equip ment is in the background is set to do the same. (Maybe the Army Corps could use Robert?). Mike wins the grand prize of $500 and bragging rights for at least a year. On Friday, August 12, at a re ception on an outside deck at The Rockaway Times building, photographers who’d placed in the Top 30 gathered for the fi nals. A Top 10 was named two weeks ago and judges had the almost impossible task of select ing the winner, after narrowing it down to a Top 3. Petra Becker’s photo of bikes lined up along the boardwalk in front of beach umbrellas and sunbathers and RoseAnne Gara vuso’s evening photo of docked boats and the Cross Bay Bridge joined Mike Dier’s photo in the Top 3. Judges went back and forth and in this very close con test finally agreed that Dier’s photo was not only great but timely as jetties and beach pro tection projects affect so much of beach life. The Rockaway Times Photo Contest, with co-sponsors Ja maica Bay – Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Parks, and NYC Ferry drew almost a thou sand entries when the contest first launched earlier this year in February. After nine judges settled on a Top 30 – the photos were enlarged to poster-size and displayed on the boardwalk from Memorial Day until last Friday. Another five, Honorable Men tions, were also enlarged and they were placed along the railing at the ferry dock on Beach 108th Street.Atthe Finals Ceremony, all Top HAVE A WINNER!

RoseAnne Garavuso’s photo won Second Place.

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Kathleen Dier, grandmother of Robert Kelly Dier, was on hand to take home the winning photo (and the grand prize of $500!)

Photographers and families at the Finals reception.

By John C. Harris, Interpretive Ranger at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge A closer look at the Canarsie name reveals certain dynamics between Indigenous communities and colonial settlers. Archeolog ical sites along the northwest of Jamaica Bay suggest Indigenous communities began to inhabit the land 6,000 years ago; one of those groups came to be known as the Canarsie Tribe. However, the Canarsie likely did not refer to themselves as such. According to the self-taught and self-ascribed "Algonkinist" William Wallace Tooker, Canarsie may translate to "the fenced place" and, as coloni al settlers often referred to Indig enous peoples as the name of the location they occupied, Canarsie became an exonym applied to the subgroup of Lenape who settled the area north of the Bay. The Dutch occupation of Canarsie territory began in 1636 when Wolf ert Gerritse Van Couwenhoven and others secured a deed from Lenape leaders, or Sachems, for the land re ferred to as Keskateuw, which Took er translates to, "where the grass is cut." His translation exposes what the Dutch saw as Keskateuw’s key feature, the low-lying meadows upon which to raise grazing ani mals. Keskateuw was renamed New Amersfoort—to honor Gerritse’s hometown in the Netherlands— and the community became the first European settlement on Long Is land. Tooker’s examination of colo nial records also relays the Canarsie name appeared in deeds as early as 1647 and reappeared in documents for the remainder of the century as colonial settlers expanded eastward on Long Island. As replicated in Anson Dubois’ History of the Town of Flatlands, a 1665 contract between local Sa chems, or Lenape leaders, and set tlers, outlined a sale to "the inhab itants of the Town of Amersfoort… all meadows, kills and creeks there in contained…with conditions that the purchasers once for always a fence shall set at [Canarsie] for the protection of the Indian cultiva tion, which fence shall there-after by the Indians be maintained, and the land which becomes enclosed in fence shall by the Indian owners above mentioned all their lives." Despite the agreement for land set aside for the remaining Canarsie, they were routinely displaced or killed. Eventually, the U.S. govern ment expelled the greater Lenape to reservations in Oklahoma, Wis consin, and Ontario. Regardless of that trend, the Lenape maintain a presence in and around New York City to this day. After the British conquest of New Amsterdam, New Amersfoort was renamed Flatlands. However, the Canarsie village remained a distinct geographic feature within Flatlands for centuries. Following the 1865 completion of the Brook lyn and Rockaway Beach Railroad and the 1880 completion of the New York, Woodhaven, & Rocka way Railroad, the remote fishing community was redeveloped for recreation, and in 1907, the Gold en City amusement park opened on the shores of the Bay. In 1926, the Canarsie Pier was built. Fol lowing the post-war residential development of Canarsie, the pier was renovated in 1971 and again in 1992. Since Canarsie Pier’s inclu sion in Gateway National Recrea tion Area in 1972, it has retained its recreational legacy by serving as a critical access point for urban pop ulations to experience the Nation al Park System through ranger-led fishing clinics, kayak excursions, and picnics or barbeques. 1953 Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority photograph of Canarsie Pier from Brooklyn Public Library.

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ARKER and FRANC Announce Grant Recipients

The Arker Companies and the Far Rockaway Arverne Nonprofit Coalition (FRANC) announced the first round in a series of grants to local nonprofits ad dressing community needs on theThepeninsula.grantprogram delivers on commitments made by the de velopment team behind Edge mere Commons. In May 2022, The Arker Companies and Slate Property Group broke ground on the first building of the $100 mil lion mixed-use affordable hous ing development that will even tually offer over 2,000 affordable homes, retail, community space, medical facilities, and outdoor public space for Far Rocka way residents. Tishman Speyer, which acquired the remaining 10 buildings in 2021, will complete the project and support FRANC with the remaining tranches of community grants. With support from The Fund for The City of New York, FRANC will disburse the grants over the next decade to support organi zations in the surrounding com munity. The nine organizations awarded $5,000 grants are: Far Rock Greek Council; FarRock Strong Incorporated; Queens Royal Priest Hood Inc.; Edge mere Community Civic Associa tion; Queens Defenders; Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation; Edgemere Farm; Rockaway Ravens Youth Sports Inc., and Beach 41 Street Houses Resident Council. Manny Silva, Executive Direc tor of FRANC, said “ This unique partnership between FRANC, The Arker Companies, and non profits across the Rockaways is an example of how many com munity stakeholders can come together to impact a communi ty in many different ways. These funds will increase food acces sibility, access to health, and create new community events for our kids, and we’re thrilled to keep dispersing these grants over the next decade.”

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The 14 organizations award ed $2,500 grants are: Rok Na tion Dance Team LLC; The REAL Church; Swim Strong Founda tion; Laru Beya Collective Inc.; Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center; 100 Pre cinct Community Council Inc., The Campaign Against Hunger; Ann Crowley Fosteris Fitness To You Trainers and Instructors; Ja maica Bay-Rockaway Parks Con servancy; Rockaway Film Festi val Inc.; East River Development Alliance; Arverne Church of God Inc., and Rockaway Ropez Inc. In May 2022, The Arker Com panies and Slate Property Group broke ground on the first build ing of the $100 million mixed-use affordable housing development that will eventually offer over 2,000 affordable homes, retail, community space, medical facil ities, and outdoor public space for Far Rockaway residents. Tish man Speyer, which acquired the remaining 10 buildings in 2021, will complete the project and support FRANC with the re maining tranches of community grants.Divided into two rounds, the initial tranche of grants recipi ents includes applicants across three major categories: work force development, youth de velopment and/or community development. Eight community and nonprofit leaders rated the applications based on a rubric and those scores were compiled and averaged to determine who would receive grants. The next round of grant appli cations will open on September 1 and organizations can visit forfrancnyc.org/grantapplicationwww.moreinformation.

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Page 21 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022The Rockaway Times Sean Fitzgerald Direct Coastalfitz@gmail.com917-860-6701 Licensed Broker/Principal Mary Beth Licensed347-426-8002MeadeRealEstateSalesperson Ellen May Esposito - Banks Licensed646-209-2744RealEstateSalesperson Rockaway Park Multiple Dwelling 12 units on 80x100 lot, PS 114 S/DBeach block with drivewaystwo Rockaway$1,300,000ParkNew to Market Large Studio. Top floor with unobstructed views of the bay and Manhattan skyline. Offered at coastalrealestateny.com$220kOffice:718-318-5030ArverneByTheSea“TheNautilus”Building 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo. Private Terrace with Ocean and Bay Views. Offered at $360,000 BELLE HARBOR NEW CONSTRUCTION LEGAL TWO FAMILY. Two duplex apartments. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and two full baths, gas fireplaces, laundry. Central Air throughout. Hardwood floors, Electric Vehicle Charge ready. Private driveway. Offered at $1,590,000 OPEN HOUSE Thursday, August 18th | 5pm - 7pm Friday, August 19th | 5pm - 7pm Sunday, August 21st | 11:30am - 1pm New to Market Belle Harbor Legal TwoOfferedFamilyat$805,000OceanOne Mint 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo. Unobstructed ocean views from every room. Laundry in unit. Private balcony. Offered at $685,000 IN CONTRACT IN CONTRACT

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Page 22 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times RP – Legal Two family, 6 over 6, Newly renovated large basement, parking for 6 cars. $999K BH- Gorgeous 1 bedroom with parking...$1,350 Rockaway Beach - Renovated 1 Bedroom Bungalow .......................................................$1950 BH - Beautiful studio.............................. $1,300 Rockaway Beach - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all renovated................................................. $2700 Rockaway Beach - 3 rooms, walk in..........1,500 Rockaway Park Beach 102nd St - 2 parking....................................................bed/2bath,$2,000 BH - four rooms, beach block................ $2,200 BELLE HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT One family home. Needs TLC, Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two porches, plus basement, garage, share driveway. $749K WINTER RENTALS BH - 1 family, beach block, new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Available 10/1 - 5/31 $2,900 p/mo. WINTER RENTALS Neponsit - Adorable bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, use of backyard, driveway, parking. $2,800 IN CONTRACT One of a kind, all newlyprivaterenovated,dock in the rear. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, flr, dr, move in condition. Asking $799K BROAD CHANNEL NEW EXCLUSIVE BH – one family in beautiful condition, 1 block to beach, new finishedkitchen,basement,sharedriveway. $1,050M BH Upper – one family, beach block on 60x100, 4 bedrooms, 3Needsbathrooms,TLC. $1,750M BHfamily,two 6 over 6, beach block, full basement. $1.299M Legal two family, two story, 6/6, on 40X100 lot. Separate meters for each apt. First floor 3 bedrooms, central A/C, hardwood floors

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Page 23 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022The Rockaway Times One block to the Beach 60x100, Renovated 4 bed 2 1/2 bath, flr w/ wbfp, fdr, custom kitchen, den, fnshd Bsmt, long Pvt Dw , one car garage, park like grounds $1,475M INCONTRACT $999K Firm INCONTRACT - Studio apt w/ all utilities and summer pkg Inc $1300 OfferPresented BH house for rentone block to the beach 4flrbedrooms,,fdr,eik, Pv t pkg $6000 Call for details SOLD B 125th St. 124th St. 118th St. 118th St. 100th St.3rd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, heat & pkg Included - One bedroom (3rd fl walk up), includes utilities..... $1750 Oversized Neponsit Mint 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, flr, fdr, large eik w/ sliders to backyard. $1,299M Firm BH Tudor 60x100 4 beds, 3 1/2 baths plus full third floor walk up, flr w/ wbfpl, fdr, den, eik, fnshd bsmt, 2 car garage, Pvt backyard, parking $1,499M

B. 22: 3BR, 1BA apt in multi-family home Close to public transportation (SB) $2,850

B. 98: Newly renovated 3BR, 2BA apartment w/ tiled kitchen and bathrooms (SB) $2,350

B. 112: 1,700 sq ft professional, with (LJ) $4,500

B. 122: 6BR, 3BA totally renovated apt w/ high end appliances & 2 car parking (ZP) $4,300

B. 122: 2BR, 2BA totally renovated apt with basement ,W/D and backyard (ZP) $4,300

B. 124: 2nd floor 3BR, 2BA fully renovated apt with 6 car parking (ZP) $4,300

B. 102: Rare 4,400 sq ft commercial space with parking lot, 25 offices! (JM) $12,833

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B. 70: 3BR, 1BA with HW floors and stainless steel appliances (ZP) $2,100

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B. 125: 1BR, 1BA on 2nd floor with terrace and summer parking spot (CF) $1,800

B. 102: Professional, or retail Over 3,500 sq (JM)

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TBD · · · AVAILABLE APARTMENT RENTALS · · · · · · AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL RENTALS · · · GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Beautiful condo with private terrace and 1 car parking. Great opportunity! - $330,000 ROCKAWAY BEACH 1 BR, 1 BATH WITH OCEAN VIEWS! FIRST SHOWING TWO MAGNIFICENT RENTALS Two fully renovated apartments, 2 car garage, private parking, backyard and front porch. $4,000 BEACH BLOCK RENTAL BRAND NEW BEACH BLOCK APARTMENTS 402 Beach 134th · Sun, 8/21 · 12-2pm Gorgeous modern finishes, fireplace, 3 BR plus another in the fin. bsmt., private parking. $1,095,000 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY PRICE BELOW MARKET VALUE 3BR, 2 BATH - $574,999 WATERSEDGE BEACH BLOCK 5BR, 2 BATH - $749,000 ROCKAWAY PARK LEGAL 2 FAMILY 4BR, 3 BATH - $1,049,000 BELLE HARBOR LEGAL 2 FAMILY 10BR, 10 BATH - $3,200,000 ROCKAWAY PARK MIXED USE 2BR, 2 BATH - $569,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING 4BR, 4.5 BATH - $899,000 BAYSWATER BRAND NEW HOME 4BR, 5 BATH - $1,620,000 BELLE HARBOR WATER VIEWS 2BR, 2 BATH - $449,000 WATERSEDGE OCEANFRONT 2ND FROM OCEAN - $650,000 BELLE HARBOR LAND FOR SALE 4BR, 4.5 BATH - $899,000 BAYSWATER BRAND NEW HOME 5BR, 4 BATH - $1,495,000 ARVERNE BY THE SEA OCEANFRONT LEGAL 2 2BR, 1 BATH - $429,000 BROAD CHANNEL BUNGALOW 4BR, 3.5 BATH - $1,299,000 BELLE HARBOR BAY BLOCK STUDIO - $189,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING 2BR, 2 BATH - $599,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT APT. 3 BR, 2 BATH - $825,000 BELLE HARBOR LEGAL 2 FAMILY 4BR, 3 BATH - $1,179,000 ARVERNE BY THE SEA SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT 1BR, 1 BATH - $350,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT 1BR, 1 BATH CO-OP - $289,900 ROCKAWAY PARK BOARDWALK BUILDING 5BR, 3.5 BATH - $1,199,000 ARVERNE BY THE SEA LEGAL 2 FAMILY UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT OFFER ACCEPTED 417 Beach 129th Street • (718) 634-3134 • 217 Beach 116th Street Lic Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla • Colleen Brady • Tracy Czik Lic RE Agents: Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner • Carol Feintisch Samantha Benanti • Kayla-Ann Healy • Jack Brandes

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Page 25 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022The Rockaway Times 59-04 70th Street · Sat 8/20 · 11:30am-1pm Beautiful home with 3BRs, 2.5 baths, private garage and parking. - $850,000 OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY VERY LOW TAXES - MASPETH, QUEENS BELLE HARBOR - 2 RENOVATED APARTMENTS! Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath, full basement. and a 2BR, 1.5 bath rental with enclosed terrace. $1,299,000 NEW EXCLUSIVE BEACH BLOCK - LEGAL TWO FAMILY ALL BRICK COLONIAL WITH IN-GROUND POOL Beautifully designed 4BR, 3 bath on a 56' x 100' lot, garage and paved parking. A must see! - $2,050,000 MILL BASIN GORGEOUS HIGH END FIRST SHOWING PRICED TO SELL - $1,999,999 BROOKLYN LARGE LEGAL 2 FAMILY 5BR, 3.5 BATH - $1,099,000 ARVERNE BY THE SEA LEGAL 2 FAMILY 5BR, 2.5 BATH - $829,000 ARVERNE LEGAL 2 FAMILY 2BR, 2 BATH - $555,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING 5BR, 4 BATH - $1,949,888 NEPONSIT HUGE 80'x100' CORNER LOT 2BR, 2.5 BATH - $739,000 ARVERNE BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE 3BR, 2 BATH - $769,000 ROCKAWAY PARK PENTHOUSE CONDO 2BR, 1 BATH - $519,000 BROAD CHANNEL NEWLY RENOVATED 1BR, 1 BATH - $309,000 ROCKAWAY BEACH NEW TO MARKET 3BR, 3.5 BATH - $1,638,000 BELLE HARBOR BEACH BLOCK BEACH BLOCK - $1,089,000 ROCKAWAY PARK LEGAL 3 FAMILY 3BR, 1.5 BATH - $669,000 BROAD CHANNEL NEWLY RENOVATED 5BR, 3 BATH - $798,000 ARVERNE SEMI-ATTACHED 2 FAM 1BR, 1 BATH - $275,000 ROCKAWAY PARK SECOND FLOOR CO-OP 2BR, 2 BATH - $1,250,000 NEPONSIT 50' x 100' BEAUTIFUL LOT 79' x 48' - $899,000 ROCKAWAY PARK LAND FOR SALE 2BR, 2 BATH - $630,000 ROCKAWAY BEACH OCEANFRONT CONDO 1BR, 1 BATH - $235,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING 3BR, 2.5 BATH - $862,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE 3BR, 2 BATH - $629,000 FAR ROCKAWAY SINGLE FAMILY HOME 2BR, 1 BATH - $365,000 ROCKAWAY PARK BEACH BLOCK W/ PARKING STUDIO - $219,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING This unique and impressive 4 BR home is a rare find! - $2,540,000 HANDS DOWN - THIS BEACH BLOCK HOME IS A MOVE WORTH MAKING! HIGH-END CHEF'S KITCHEN SALT WATER HEATED POOLUPPER BELLE HARBOR - 60'x 100' UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT 3BR, 2 BATH - $710,000 BROAD CHANNEL SINGLE FAMILY 3BR, 3 BATH - $648,000 ROCKAWAY PARK SEMI-ATTACHED HOME 3BR, 2 BATH - $839,000 BROOKLYN SINGLE FAMILY JUST SOLD JUST SOLD OFFERJUSTACCEPTEDSOLD

Page 26 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times One Bedroom Coop, Apt 2J Large one bedroom formal dinning and room living room, plus additional sitting room. Newly renovated galley kitchen with granite countertops & custom cabinetry Beautiful ocean views from the living room, kitchen and bedroom. Asking $375K Furniture and ﬁxtures are for sale as well! NEW Exclusive Listing in the Barocrest Spacious Newly Renovated ground ﬂoor corner apt. Two bedrooms, one and a half baths,large living room, formal dining room. Outdoor terrace, one car parking. Beautiful views of the Bay and City skyline.

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New Moon - Name what we want toWaxingmanifestCrescent Moon - Meditate on the intentions set during the New MoonFirst Quarter - Take first action with non-resistance Waxing Gibbous Moon - Look in wardFull Moon - Release Waning Gibbous Moon - Revisit intentions/Express gratitude Last Quarter Moon - Spring cleaning and Cutting cords Waning Crescent Moon - Be still and at peace. Rest, focus and reflect (Some information was taken from an article by Lisa Stardust) Setting intentions or creating paths to change on a regular basis could really be a purposeful mean ingful practice. Tying them to the cycles of the Moon could harmo nize the two energies: the energy of the intentions and the energy of the atmosphere. We know from experi ence that energy follows intention - no question about it. And how we declare the intentions deserves some thoughtful attention. It forces us to really examine and be clear about what would make us be the best possible lights in this world. 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.

Page 28 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times New Constr uction Home for R ent 123-07 R ockaway Beach Boulevard, Unit 1 $4,995 438 Beach 143rd street $1.695,000 Ta xes: $5,469 - Designer kitchen with Ber tazzoni appliance package - Oak hardwood ooring throughout with heated bathroom oors - Master suite with balcony, WIC, and marble 5 piece bathroom If you are interested in selling or renting your home, please reach out to us for a full market analysis. - 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms - Private Garage (4 Spaces) - Private Backyard - Custom Kitchen and Bathrooms - Central A/C & W/D in-unit Custom New Constr uction in Neponsit OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Aug ust 20th & Sunday, Aug ust 21st | 12PM - 1PM The Full Moon What a vision all week of the Moon waxing to its fullest. As I sat out every night basking in its light I thought about the passage of time and how before you know it, I will be out looking for the next full Moon. The word “bask” is usually used in rela tion to the sun’s warmth and light; the Moon’s light is just as warming, maybe not on the skin but definitely to the HowHeart.isthe Moon’s light warming to the heart? Did you ever stand on the beach under the light of the Full Moon and in direct line with its bril liant illumination on the ocean? You can trace the light energy from the Moon to the Ocean to your Heart. A connection to a powerful and balancing force. It is like that even if we don’t see the light streaming to our Hearts. I have been paying more atten tion to the Sun and the Moon late ly and how the light of each chang es week after week as it comes through different windows in my home. How everything is perfect ly moving and changing together synchronistically it seems is amaz ing to me. Being more in tune with nature is something I’m bringing more into focus these days. And so the full moon last week had a spe cialEverythingsignificance.is energy. It is sci ence. The Moon’s cycles produce different energies. We are far from living by the Moon cycles or depending on the Moon cycles for successful crops, but we can contemplate our state of being on a rolling cycle always being in touch with how we’re doing physically, mentally and emotionally. The Moon controls the tides of the ocean. And we are 60% water. So there is a possibility that the Moon affects us. Simply, the New Moon is a time to declare what we want to attract. The Full Moon is a time to declare what we want to let go. All of the other phases are means to these ends.

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This is the first article in a twopart series. One of my friends who doesn’t live in Rockaway went through a major renovation last year. My friend interviewed at least three general contractors before choosing the cheapest one. The winning contractor had the best sales pitch. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the best choice. The project was a nightmare for the home owner. The general contractor made many errors such as: order ing the wrong front door, installing the wrong size kitchen cabinets in the wrong spot, routinely coming in over budget, and routinely price gouging – overpricing many items. In at least one instance the zoning code wasn’t followed, and some work had to be redone. My friend had thought that he was experienced and knowledge able enough to decide on a con tractor without “due diligence.” Proper “due diligence” includes talking with several people who’ve used the contractor AND actual ly seeing some of the contractor’s previous work – especially if you are planning a big job. The major take-aways from this experience are: don’t fall for a sales pitch, properly check out the contractor, and don’t choose the cheapest vendor just because he’s cheap. You get what you pay for. Call me. Love, Robin

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On Thursday, August 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., head to the Arv erne Cinema (7202 Gouverneur Ave) to shop from local vendors. St. Rose Carnival

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On Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wild life Refuge for a walk to view one of the many Osprey nests in the bay as you learn about this amazingly unique bird and the great conser vation success story that brought it back from near extinction. Beach Dance Sessions

On Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head under the ele vated A train track at Beach 60th for an outdoor market including ven dors such as: Blacksmith’s Breads, Edgemere Farm, Horman’s Best Pickles, Mushroom Queens, Rock away Soda, Saratoga Peanut Butter Company, and more! Live music.

On Saturday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m., head between Beach 97th and Beach 110th Street as Beach Sessions Dance Series Presents Trisha Brown Dance Compa ny on the beach. Trisha Brown Dance Company will traverse the shoreline from Beach 97th Street to Beach 110th Street with Trisha Brown. Blood Drive

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On Thurs, Aug. 18 & Fri, Aug. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat. Aug. 20 and Sun. Aug 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy rides, games and food at the St. Rose Carnival (130 Beach 84th Street). Rockaway Market Street

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Zumba Under the Stars Lisa G is back every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. leading Zumba classes in the Beach 108th hockey rink, in memory of Lew Simon. Through September 1. Floyd Bennett Field Kayaking On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn for a free kayaking program for be ginners. Open to those ages 6 and up. Kayaks and life jackets provid ed. Bring snacks, water and sun screen. Yoga on the Beach with Sonia Every Saturday at 10 a.m., head to Beach 32nd join yoga instructor Sonia for meditation and move ment stretches. Bring a towel, yoga mat, and water. Rock N’ Clean Sundays Every Sunday at 10 a.m., meet at the Adventure Park on Beach 101 and Shorefront for a free 30-min ute workout and 30-minute beach cleanup. Hatha Yoga with Soupy On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, head to Beach 102nd at 8:30 a.m. for yoga on the beach with Kevin Soupy Campbell. Shape Up NYC: Cardio Punch Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., join at Beach 59th Street and the boardwalk for a free Car dio Punch fitness class presented by NYC Parks. Bring a towel and water. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations. Boardwalk Yoga On Sunday mornings at 8:30am on the boardwalk and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. on the beach, join for deep stretch yoga on Beach 126th with Christina Walker. Do nations welcome. Got events? Send an email to ka tie@rockawaytimes.com with de tails for consideration to be listed.

On Sunday, August 21, the Air-Conditioned BloodMobile will be parked outside St. Camillus Church (180 Beach 100 Street). Do nors are needed. All are welcome. Free Parking in Church Parking Lot. Call 516-478-5023 or visit nybc.org to schedule an appoint ment. Walk-ins based on capacity.

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Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1341137 for On-Premises Liq uor has been applied for by Republic Astoria Ltd to sell On-Premises Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider at retail in a Res taurant under the ABC Law at 33-29 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY 11103 for on-premises consumption.

Notice of Formation of BG CAMBRIA HEIGHTS REALTY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/01/22. Of fice location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 33-02 Skillman Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Bogopa Service Corp. at the princ. office of the LLC.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of We Pipe LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/18/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY desig nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to We Pipe LLC, 5911 Madison St, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Any lawful purpose. Amerivex Express LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/5/2022. City: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 148-26 89th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11435. General Purpose MASWDV LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/10/22. 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, 29-73 214th Street, Bayside, NY 11361. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4737 215th Street LLC filed w/ SSNY on 7/26/22. Office: Queens Co. SSNY desig nated as agent for process & shall mail to: 194-12 Station Rd., Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: any lawful. Greystone Gardens LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 7/22/2022. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 85-05 110th Street Richmond Hill N.Y 11418. Pur pose: Any lawful purpose. EWM HAULING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/29/22. 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, 223-19 114th Avenue, Cambria Heights, NY 11411. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Harman Street 2207 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/2/22. 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, 66-51 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: any lawful activity. 150-40 113TH AVENUE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/09/22. 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, c/o Marchese & Maynard, LLP, 1129 Northern Boulevard, Suite 400, Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SCECKERT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/21/22. Office: Queens Coun ty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 15-67 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. COMPASSIONATE COORDINATION, LLC. LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on June 3, 2022. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 660143, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. Pur pose: Any lawful purpose. Pop Up Girls LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on April 12, 2022. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2605 94th St, Queens, NY 11369. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. OAKS JS LLC. Filed 7/29/2022. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 6135 DRY HARBOR RD, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379. Purpose: General. Notice of Formation of OUTSTANDING STAFFING SOLUTION LLC, Articles of Or ganization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/05/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designat ed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to (Outstanding Staffing Solution LLC, 3035 72nd Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370). Any lawful purpose. 38-03 BROADWAY REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/17/22. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro cess to the LLC, 38-03 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. DENKERS 3 PROPERTIES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/08/2022. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Hazel Greenberg, 199-05 22nd Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Cronyc Studios LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 09/27/21. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to (170-44 130th Ave Apt: 1E Jamaica, NY 11434 ). Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of R-HAITO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Articles of Organ ization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/22. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 65-44 Saunders St. #A12, Rego Park, NY 11374. Any lawful purpose Summit Refinishing LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 07/19/2022. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7510 Grand Central Parkway apt 6A Forest Hills NY 11375.

The 9th Annual 3 on 3 by the Sea will be on Friday, August 26 in the St. Francis de Sales schoolyard. The event was started by Rocka way basketball legend Clare Dro esch, and continues now in her memory.Teamsconsist of either three or four players, and the entry cost is $50/player. Each team will play a minimum of three games, and each player receives a t-shirt. Play will be organized into pods of four teams. In the course of a 2-hour window, each team will play the others in its pod dur ing round robin. The top two will then play for the championship. Competition will be organized by grade, with brackets for both boys and girls in (upcoming) grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and high school, as well as Men's Open, and Wom en's Open. Teams will be placed based on the grade of their oldest player. Games will be 12 minutes long with any substitutions at the 6-minute mark. There will be four windows of play, 10-12,12-2, 2-4, 4-6. Accepted teams will need to check in 30 minutes before their window begins on Friday. There will also be on-site merchandise sales. An after party for adults is scheduled at Jameson's following the completion of play. It will be a wonderful oppor tunity to once again honor the memory of Clare's accomplish ments, both on the court, and in her courageous fight against breast cancer. Proceeds from last year's event funded scholarships and programs at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy, Christ the King High School and Boston College. This year's recipients of the Clare Droesch Scholarship at SFDSCA are Cece Franchock and Tess Kuhlmann.

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Kelly Dewitt, Pub lic Administrator of Queens County, To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Hector Ramirez, de ceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and suc cessors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by Raizy Jaffa, Con troller, Rockaway Care Center LLC, who is domiciled at 353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

ADMINISTRATION CITATION SUR ROGATE’S COURT, QUEENS COUNTY CITATION - File No. 2021-2033

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YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at Queens General Court House, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sut phin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, New York, on the 1st day of Septem ber, 2022, Courtroom 62 at 9:30 A.M., why a decree should not be made in the estate of Hector Ramirez lately domiciled at 353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, New York 11691 in the County of Queens, New York, grant ing Letters of Administration upon the estate of the decedent to Kelly Dewitt, distributee of the Decedent or upon default to the Public Admin istrator of Queens County or should they be permitted to renounce, then to Gregory Choi, as Petitioner’s Nom inee or to such other person as may be entitled thereto. Further relief requested (if any): That process issue to all necessary parties to Show Cause why Letters should not be issued as requested; that the authority of the representa tion under the foregoing Letters be limited to the right to proceed with an Administrative Fair Hearing for purposes of contesting a Medicaid denial to pay for Dece dent’s stay at Petitioner’s skilled nursing facility; and to file any and all legal or administrative appeals resulting from any adverse determinations resulting from said Fair Hearing. 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 LIMITED. THEREFORE, IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE RELIEF REQUEST ED, YOU, OR AN ATORNEY ON YOUR BEHALF, MUST CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO THIS DATE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED NO TICE. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT AS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE IT WILL BE FOUND YOU CONSENT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. Dated, At tested and Sealed, July 15, 2022 /S/ HON. PETER J. KELLY, Surrogate /S/ Janet Edwards Tucker, Chief Clerk /S/ Tiffany LaMar, Name of Attorney Abrams Fensterman, LLP, 3 Dakota Drive, Suite 300, Lake Success, NY 11042 (516) 328-2300  The movie John Wick was di rected by two of Keanu Reeves' former stunt doubles.  The first recorded use of the name 'Jessica' was in a play written by William Shake speare.  In March of 1846, a 'dead' Egyp tian snail was put on display in the British Museum. Five years later, the snail moved, and they discovered it had been alive the whole time.  Hans Island is a disputed terri tory between Canada and Den mark. When the Danish visit, they leave a bottle of Schnapps for the Canadians. When the Canadians visit, they leave a bottle of Canadian Club for the Danish.  The Scottish Army tried to take advantage of the Black Plague in England through an invasion but caught it themselves and brought it back to Scotland, killing half of the native popu lation.

NINTH: I nominate, constitute and ap point LAURENCE DEUTSCH to serve as Executor of this my Last Will and Tes tament. TENTH: I hereby direct that my Executor appointed under this my Last Will and Testament shall serve without bond. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 8th day of February, 2022. GERALD LEVINE. The foregoing instrument consisting of this and two (2) preceding typewritten pages was signed, published and de clared by the testator to be his Last Will and Testament, in our presence, and we, at his request, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this 8th day of February, 2022. John J. Carusone, Jr. residing at 50 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and Janice Reda, residing at 5 Jodi Lane, Wilton, NY 12831.

Parties not represented by an attorney: Unrepresented litigants are exempt from e-filing. They can serve and file documents in paper form and must be served with documents in paper form. However, an unrepresent ed litigant may participate in e-filing. For information on how to participate in e-filing, unrepresented litigants should contact the appropriate clerk in the court where the proceeding was filed or visit Imannerthismemory,NewSaratogaresidingGERALDEsq.erne,Brent,jessica@saratogawills.comSprings,538Esq.Dated:3033;Resourcecourts.gov/efilevisitfilingadditionalcourteripationconsentsfiled.inthelp.govareresented.www.nycourts.gov/efile-unrepUnrepresentedlitigantsalsoencouragedtovisitwww.nycour-orcontacttheHelpCenterthecourtwheretheproceedingwasAnunrepresentedlitigantwhotoe-filingmayceasepartic-atanytime.However,theothpartiesmaycontinuetoe-filetheirdocumentsintheproceeding.ForinformationaboutelectronicandtocreateaNYSCEFaccount,theNYSCEFwebsiteatwww.nyorcontacttheNYSCEFCenter(phone:646-386-e-mail:nyscef@nycourts.gov).7/26/2022JessicaR.Botelho,Harris-Pero&Botelho,PLLCFirm,MapleAvenue,SuiteC,SaratogaNY12866,518-860-5668To:LindaStephenLaverne,HowardLavBrendaLevine,S.ScottPerkins,LASTWILLANDTESTAMENTOFLEVINEI,GERALDLEVINE,at14ConcordDrive,CityofSprings,SaratogaCounty,York,beingofsoundmindanddomake,publishanddeclaremyLastWillandTestament,inthefollowing,thatistosay:FIRST:herebyrevokeallpriorWills,Codicils and other Testamentary Dispositions made by me. SECOND: I direct that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as conveniently possi ble after my death. THIRD: I direct that my home at 14 Concord Drive, Sarato ga Springs, New York be sold and the net proceeds be paid in accordance with Paragraph Sixth below. FOURTH: I give and bequeath my Volkswagen ve hicle to Laurence Deutsch. FIFTH: I give and bequeath my BMW motorcycle to Lars Anderson of Saratoga Springs, New York SIXTH: All of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed and where soever situate, I give, devise and be queath to in equal shares to Laurence Deutsch and Steven Krakower. SEV ENTH: I rent a storage unit at a storage facility known as Public Storage, 2995 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Virgin ia, Unit #2062. The contents of which shall pass through my residuary estate. EIGHTH: I direct my Executor to notify Salome Ramseier and Karen Pflug of my death since they are beneficiaries named on certain of my investments, to wit Fidelity Investments and Gov ernment FERS Savings Incentive Plan.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSEbefore the Surrogate's Court, Saratoga County, at Saratoga Mun. Cntr, 30 McMaster Street, Building 3, Ballston Spa, New York, on September 13, 2022, at 10:00 o'clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Gerald R. Levine, aka Gerald Levine lately domiciled at 14 Concord Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, United States admit ting to probate a Will dated February 8th 2022 and Codicil(s), if any, dated ____, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Gerald R. Levine deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamenta ry issue to Laurence Deutsch. Letters of Trusteeship issue to_____. Letters of Administration c.t.a issue to_____. Further relief sought (if any): Dated, At tested and Sealed, July 18, 2022 HON. Richard A. Kupferman Surrogate Chief Clerk Lisa M Hastings Jessica R. Bo telho, Esq. Harris-Pero & Botelho, PLLC (518) 860-5668 538 Maple Avenue, Suite C, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Jessica@saratogawills.com

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. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you. SUR ROGATE’S COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SARATOGA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GER ALD LEVINE, FILE NO. 2022-196/A DE CEASED NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING SUBJECT TO MAN DATORY ELECTRONIC FILING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the proceeding cap tioned above has been commenced as an electronically filed proceeding in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (“NYSCEF”) as required by CPLR § 2111 and Uniform Rule § 207.4-aa (mandatory electronic filing). This notice is being served as required by that rule. NYSCEF is designed for the electronic filing of documents with the court and for the electronic service of those documents, court documents, and court notices upon counsel and unrepresented litigants who have con sented to electronic filing. Electronic filing offers significant benefits for at torneys and litigants, permitting papers to be filed with the court and served on other parties simply, conveniently, and quickly. NYSCEF case documents are filed with the court by filing on the NYSCEF Website, which can be done at any time of the day or night on any day of the week. The documents are served automatically on all consenting e-filers as soon as the document is uploaded to the website, which sends out an im mediate email notification of the filing. The NYSCEF System charges no fees for filing, serving, or viewing the elec tronic case record, nor does it charge any fees to print any filed documents. Normal filing fees must be paid, but this can be done on-line. Parties represent ed by an attorney: Counsel for parties served with this notice must either: 1) immediately record their representa tion within the e-filed proceeding on the NYSCEF site; or 2) file the Notice of Opt-Out form with the clerk of the court where this proceeding is pending. Ex emptions from mandatory e-filing are limited to attorneys who certify in good faith that they lack the computer hard ware and/or scanner and/or internet connection or that they lack (along with all employees subject to their direction) the operational knowledge to comply with e-filing requirements. [Section 207.4-aa(e)]

Page 38 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times LEGAL NOTICE CITATION FILE NO. 2022-196/A SURROGATE'S COURT: SARATOGA COUN TY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Linda Brent, Stephen Laverne, Howard Levine, S. Scott Per kins, Esq., and to Brenda Levine, cous in (who is the issue of Felix Levine, pre-deceased uncle) of the decedent, Gerald Levine, who died on February 17, 2022 a resident of the city of Sara toga Springs, Saratoga County, New York; the residence and/or post office addresses of said Brenda Levine are unknown and cannot after diligent in quiry be ascertained; and if Brenda Levine be dead, then to all of the dis tributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of such deceased distributee. A petition having been duly filed by Laurence Deutsch who is/are domiciled at 350 Weaver Street, Larchmont, NY 10538.

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The term “stenosis” is used to describe something that has be come narrowed. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is becoming more common. It involves narrowing of the spinal canal, which ex tends through the spinal verte brae, in the lower back. It may put pressure on the nerve roots that branch out from the spinal cord resulting in pain, tingling, numbness, muscle fatigue, and if severe, muscle weakness in the legs. It results from degenera tive changes in the spine associ ated with aging. These changes include osteophyte (bone spur) formation, thickening of spinal ligaments, and degeneration of the discs between the verte brae. This can cause loss of disc height, or narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, and disc bulging. Other spinal condi tions can worsen LSS, for exam ple slippage of one vertebra over another (spondylolisthesis) and degenerative curving of the spine (scoliosis).LSSisa disease of aging. It is a common condition, affect ing about 20% of the population aged 60 and over. Thankfully, about 80% of that group are un aware they have the condition as they have no symptoms, and, of course, therefore require no treatment. Most people with LSS have never had significant low back pain. The symptoms of the condition begin very slowly. Commonly, the first symptoms are pain and achiness extend ing from the lower back to the buttocks. Sometimes the pain is associated with numbness and tingling in the feet. The pain is typically worsened by standing and walking, and is relieved by sitting or leaning forward while standing. Over time symptoms usually worsen. The back and buttock pain often extends to the hip girdle muscles, including the thighs (hamstrings and quads). Rarely, it extends into the lower legs, but this is unusual. The pa tient eventually can only stand or walk short distances without needing to sit or stop and lean forward. Over time, some pa tients experience severe limita tions in activity. The fact that the pain usually spares the lower legs helps differ entiate LSS from another condi tion that causes leg pain, name ly vascular claudication. In this condition, the arteries supply ing blood to the legs become se verely narrowed. When muscles are in use, they require oxygen, supplied by a good blood flow, to function properly. Lack of ox ygen causes pain. In those with vascular claudication, walking causes leg pain, typically in the calves and feet, which causes the patient to have to stop and rest, which relieves the pain. These patients have weak or absent lower extremity pulses. In LSS, the leg pain is higher, usually in the thighs and buttocks, and leg pulses are not diminished. How ever, because both conditions cause leg pain with walking, those with LSS are often said to have neurogenic claudication. LSS is difficult to treat. Once diagnosed by exam and MRI im aging (or CT if MRI cannot be used), treatment involves activ ity modification, pain relief with NSAIDs, and physical therapy. Spinal injections may provide limited relief for a few weeks but are not helpful long-term and run the risk of infection or bleed ing. Surgery, usually a last resort, may be helpful in some cases. Anyone with LSS who develops loss of bowel or bladder func tion or progressive leg weakness should undergo an urgent surgi cal evaluation. For more info see: times.comcommentsnosisnih.gov/health-topics/spinal-stewww.niams.Pleasedirectquestionsandtoeditor@rockaway

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“Autism is one word trying to ex press millions of stories. Offer sup port, not judgment.”

According to the American Psy chiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) latest edition, there are three levels of ASD—lev el 1, level 2, or level 3, indicating the extent to which autism impacts an individual’s ability to commu nicate and take care of themselves. According to this categorization, level 3 is possessing little to no communication skills, rarely initi ating social interaction and requir ing a higher level of support with dailyIncreasinglyliving. in society today, fac ets of everyday life are being cen sored. Tsk, tsk—cancel culture? I’m of the school of thought that caregivers and autistic individuals should make the executive deci sion as to whether an event or envi ronment would be uncomfortable or stressful for them. We expose our daughter to a plethora of activ ities because we won’t know unless we try. My humble advice is just strive to be intuitive to the level of support both you and your autistic loved one’s needs.

As stated in the quote at the be ginning of this column, individ uals with autism need support, not judgment—and certainly, not censorship. I would feel slighted if I saw a post about an event that stated: “Not appropriate for se verely autistic individuals.” Give us—caregivers and autistic indi viduals alike—the opportunity to use our powers of choice, reason andSpeakingintuition. about events, join Rockaway Beach Autism Families at our 2nd Annual End-of-Summer Barbecue Fundraiser/Social on Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street). In addition to delish food at just $15 a box, there will be arts and crafts, a sensory table, games (including a water dunk!), music, plus a back-to-school to RBAF’s back-to-school drive,

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When one describes autism as a spectrum, that’s no understate ment. Think of when you look through a kaleidoscope and see a continually changing pattern of shapes and colors. I was remind ed of that at a recent local meet up with my daughter, where there were three autistic individuals, all of whom were verbal with varying levels of communication and func tioning levels. One of them, a bright young man with the accustomed teenaged hankering for cute girls, is quite the writer and attends a regu lar NYC public high school with an IEP program. Another is an amaz ing artist with an appetite for both the Lord and girls, aspirations to get married, a job and his own apart ment. The third, surfs, rides a bike and even attends sleep-away sum mer camp. Now juxtapose them to my 13-year-old nonverbal daugh ter, who has no expressed interest in interacting with her peers, far less boys; attends a special-needs private school in an eight-to-one (eight students to one teacher) and three paraprofessionals classroom; is extremely athletic on all board sports, sans surfing; she would not put her big toe on a surfboard, lit erally; and needs to be constantly monitored because in autism lingo, is a “runner.” So, sleep away camp? A bewildering thought. However, should public events be censored when it comes to the var ying levels of autism? For example, think of how a movie is rated R ver sus PG-13. So, if Rockaway Beach Autism Families is hosting an event, should it state, “Not appropriate for severely autistic individuals?”

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QUEENS CARNIVAL 2022 Saturday, August 27 9:30 a.m. Leh we play mas! Sen. James Sand ers, Jr. beckons all to the ultimate fete of the year, Queens Carnival 2022, (formerly the Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways)! This all-day family fun event features not just a parade of Carnival masqueraders with tow ering mojo jumbies and live music, but also Caribbean cuisine from a plethora of vendors, a fun run, sand castle building contest, fireworks dis play and more! Headlining the event is world-acclaimed soca artist, De stra. The day’s lineup: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Laugh, Dash, Splash Boardwalk Race,” 11 a.m. Carnival Parade, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sandcastle Building Contest, and fireworks display kicking off at sundown. For masqueraders, it’s not too late to get your costume from ENJ Productions. Email: enjproductions@ gmail.com or call Earl at 917-586-5332. For more info, visit: Queens Carnival 2022 on Facebook or contact Senator Sanders’ office at 718-523-3069/ boardwalkandQueensLisaGeorgeCarnival@gmail.com.email:CarnivalstartsatMottAvenueBeach21stStreet,endingontheatBeach17thStreet.

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THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL POOL SIDE MOVIE NIGHT Tuesday, August 23 8 p.m. Ooh la la! Whether it’s with your best buds or date night, enjoy a movie poolside under the stars at The Rock away Hotel. Tonight’s feature is romcom, “50 First Dates.” $30 admission includes: access to the pool from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and popcorn! Bar open with your fave beverages for purchase. Weather permitting. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. For more info, visit: awayhotel.com/happeningshttps://www.therock108-10RockawayBeachDrive

CALLIE’S OUTDOOR MOVIE ON THE Wednesday,LAWNAugust 24 7:30 p.m. Gather at sunset for an outdoor movie on the lawn at Callie’s. To night’s feature: The Incredibles. 410 Beach 129th Street Got info. on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockaway times.com

203 Beach 116th Street Sunday. August 21 1 p.m. Too Fat Guys are back at Bungie un loading a buffet of acoustic tunes!

410 Beach 129th Street Sunday, August 21 5 p.m. Bookend the weekend with smooth beer and Bair, as in singer/songwriter Gerald Bair at Rogers. 203 Beach 116th Street ONGOING LIVE MUSIC Tunesday Tuesdays 8 p.m. Calling all performing artists! Come strut what you’ve got at Rockaway’s hottest open mike night—Connolly’s. 7 p.m. sign up. 155 Beach 95th Street Thirsty Thursdays 7 p.m. Irish indie folk songsmith Niall Con nolly beckons you to an evening of rhythmic storytelling at Sayra’s Wine Bar.91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd 7 p.m. Tonight at Whit’s, be mesmerized by master magician Adam Cardone’s bewitching artistry. Plus, DJ Combat spins the beats. 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd Sweet Sundays 12 p.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dead Heads unite for the Rainbow Spirals’ Sunday residency at Sayra’s. 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd 5 p.m. Feel the vibrations of the islands at The Rockaway Hotel Rooftop’s Irie reggae108-10jam.Rockaway Beach Drive

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Get your weekend partay poppin’ at the Belle Harbor Yacht’s Club Foggy Wharf Deck’s 2022 Summer Concert Series (533 Beach 126th Street). This week’s lineup: Thursday, August 18 7 p.m. Do the uptown boogie with Winston McBoogie. Friday, August 19 7 p.m. Margaritaville—“Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.”

Seasoned Jimmy Buffet cover man, John Frinzi plays your favorites. CULTURE & ARTS BEACH SESSIONS 2022 Beach Sessions Dance Perfor mance series is back with an unfor gettable dance works presentation on the beach, also film screening and after-party. Friday, August 19 7:30 p.m. Special film screening of Robert Wilson’s, “Einstein on the Beach,” an opera in four acts moving through Einstein’s life, from steam engines to space travel. Presented in partnership with the Rockaway Film Festival at the Arverne Cine ma.72-02 Gouverneur Ave (off of Beach 72nd Street) Saturday, August 20 5:30 p.m. Trisha Brown Dance Company performs on the beach. Audiences are invited to follow the dancers as they move along the various sites. Starts at Beach 97 Street, ends at Beach 110 Street 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Beach Sessions After-Party with DJ Mickey Perez at The Rockaway Hotel. 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

377 Beach 92nd Street Sunday, August 21 5 p.m. Squid Trio serves up another out door neighborhood fam jam at Callie’s!

LIVE MUSIC Thursday, August 18 6 p.m. Food prices are on the up and up, but where else can you get an upscale, but economical gourmand experience, coupled with live entertainment— than at The Rockaway Hotel’s Rooftop Dinner & A Band series! Tonight, revel in one of NYC’s juiciest burgers from Gotham Burger Social Club, plus music by Breezy’s GrassLighters! Admission includes one drink plus one plate. For tickets, visit: com/happenings/dinner-and-a-bandwww.therockawayhotel.108-10RockawayBeachDrive Friday, August 19 6 p.m. If some of your best friends are play lists, you definitely don’t want to miss The Knobs pumpin’ the best of WILRera rock at The Wharf. 416 Beach 116th Street Friday, August 19 7:30 p.m. Tonight, ocean views and BEasy grooves with The BEasy Band at French-Mediterranean restaurant and bar, Bar Marseille. 190 Beach 69th Street Friday, August 19 8 p.m. Head to RBQ for a sweet rock to the weekend with Squid Trio. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, August 19 9 p.m. It’s Friday night! So, keep calm and sing your lungs out with Kyle Wade at Rogers.203Beach 116th Street Saturday, August 20 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wine With Sue—full electric show. Need we say more? Oh, don’t forget to bring your whistle. 377 Beach 92nd Street Saturday, August 20 7 p.m. Friends in Sound blows up The Bay House with classic rock, soul and blues. 500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point Saturday, August 20 8 p.m. It’s not every day that Blackstone is in Rockaway. They’ll be bringing their southern rock and blues to the bay at The Wharf. Not one to miss! 416 Beach 116th Street Saturday, August 20 8 p.m. Wine a little, vibe a lot with local ac claimed music “sommeliers,” Simonel li and Professa Squid at Sayra’s Wine Bar.91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, August 20 9 p.m. March into Rogers for another epic sing-a-long with The Brooklyn Bards at Rogers. Sláinte!

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The 38th St Francis Summer Classic is coming to a close. To night's (Thursday’s) games will be the Championships for the Tim Klein Men’s Open Divisions. The Division 2 championship will be at 7:15 p.m. between Coastal Real Estate and JKS Printing. Coastal beat Gamer the Plug and JKS beat Rockaway Beach Local in the sem ifinals. The Division 1 champion ship will pit Jameson's against the winner of Wednesday's matchup between The Cabana and JG Elec tric. Jameson's eliminated Harbor Light/Bishop's Barn on Tuesday. The final Summer Classic games will be on Monday, August 22 in the gym for the championships of the Girls High School and Clare Droesch Women's Open Divi sions. Jameson's will face Graf-X for the Women’s title. Girls High School semifinals on Tuesday pitted DJ's@Work against Vibing on Vinyl, and NF Beauty against Flynn & Flynn. The Girls Grammar Senior championship between The Rockaway Hotel and Mullin Basketball Camp was played on Wednesday, August 17. Results nextFriday,week.August 12 was a triple championship night beginning with the Boys Grammar Middle. BHYC prevailed over Callahead 54-36. BHYC was coached by Mike Brenna and Jay Youngberg and the players are Greg Brenna, JW Youngberg, Liam McCormick, Brian McKinnon-Doyle, Timmy Nichtern, Justin Lobianco, Robert Luhrs, Ryan Heslin, Jamie Brady, Daniel Arena, Jake Smith, and Ra fael Campos. Curran's Superior Meats used a balanced attack to overcome Boarders Surf Shop for the Boys Grammar Senior championship. Michael Friedman was the coach and the players are Luke Walsh, Mike McCann, Thomas Porcella, Freddy Cacace, Peter Plevritis, John McCormick, Kevin Collins, Jack Beck, Robert McCartney, and Ronan Austin. The night ended with the Boys High School championship. The MeatUp Grill took that one 64-59 over Blue Bear Risk Management. Joe Harkins and Jim McCool are the championship coaches and the players are Raphy Tawil, Col lin Mullin, Pat Ayrovainen, An thony LaPenna, Rob McKnight, Harrison Fiore, Jason Edmund, Robert Allen, Brian Langone, Joe Mancino, and Chris Kenny.

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Page 44 THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times RBVL Champs Crowned The champs have been crowned and the 2022 Rockaway Beach Vol leyball League season has come to anRiisend.Park was full of activity on Saturday, August 13 for the RBVL championship as the teams battled it out in hope of winning the covet ed championship sweatshirt. Ten teams, one from each section, took home the sweatshirt and bragging rights for at least a year. This year’s winners include: Ocean- Bunga low Bar; Ocean Breeze - Team Bear Claw; Wave- DigginNnSwigging; Beach – Federation; Beach Breeze - Drink Rockaway; Boardwalk- 123 Bangouts; Sun- Simba's Pride; Sun ray- The Stanii; Moon- Rock Beach and Star- Beach CongratulationsHouse.to all of the winners and all of the committee members who made this comeback season possible! For more information about the RBVL, see: rbvl.com Photos by Tom Farley and the RBVL.

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Page 47 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, AUgUST 18, 2022The Rockaway Times Wrestle Talk

IS MCMAHON'S RETIREMENT HURTING THE WWE?

By Eric Jayden So by now, everyone who fol lows the WWE or follows wres tling in general knows about the problems the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment has been facing. Vince McMahon has chosen to tender his resigna tion and retire from the WWE. But many within the WWE feel that Vince McMahon's retirement and departure may hurt the company. Let's take a look at what factors his departure may negatively impact the company. Vince has always been the creative force behind the WWE. Since he bought the company from his father, he has created and built the WWE into the number one company in the world for professional wrestling, or sports entertainment. With his exit from the company, this could affect the creative direction and popularity of characters that Vince once controlled. The WWE, during a recent quarterly SEC fil ing, released a statement stating that the company's investigation into Vince McMahon's miscon duct, in itself could have an ad verse effect on overall financial performance. They went on to further state that costs incurred with the investigation, as it is still ongoing, have been significantly high and are expected to contin ue to increase as the investigation continues and/or if litigation costs related to regulatory enforcement actions and subpoenas continue toNow,persist.in my opinion, Vince Mc Mahon has done a lot for the WWE, that's not disputed but can the WWE slowly move on and continue to grow as a company without Vince? The answer to that is Yes! Right now, there is change taking place within the compa ny as Triple HHH has taken over creative control and I have to say is doing an awesome job so far. In addition, his daughter Steph anie McMahon has taken over the duties of CEO in the interim and is also doing a good job keeping the company running. Overall, will Vince McMahon's Retirement hurt the WWE? Yes it will, but as time passes by the company will rebound and continue to operate in better circumstances. The Question of the Week comes from David V. in Arverne and he asked, "Is there a chance that Bray Wyatt may returned back to the WWE or in wrestling in gener al?" Great question, David. I have heard rumors that with Triple HHH is now back with the WWE, in charge of creative. Well, many are saying that this would be the perfect time to bring Wyatt back to the WWE. So, I say keep those fingers crossed because we might just be surprised and see a Bray Wyatt return. Thank you all for the great ques tions sent in. If you have a question or comment, please send it to eav il183@yahoo.com and I'll get back to you. Have a great weekend and see you all next week!

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