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Over the weekend, a couple of local lads were off to the races for Mike Knott’s bachelor party, and they brought a memory of late firefighter Timmy Klein with them. At the racetrack at Saratoga Springs, the large group sported Firefighter Timmy Klein t-shirts. Here’s to an early congratulations to Matt Knott and his bride!
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A Book Signing With the Best Dressed Man
At 3 p.m., the Borough Pres ident, along with Queens Pub lic Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott, will host a press conference outside the Arverne Library to announce nearly $2.4 million in funding for the facility. The allocation, spread across Fis cal Years 2022 and 2023, is ear marked toward the construction of a 4,600-square-foot addition that will be built atop a vacant lot adjacent to the library.
“Borough Hall on Your Block” is a weeklong initiative that will bring a litany of public program ming, such as resource and job fairs, youth events, a town hall and much more, to communities across Southeast Queens. Rich ards said the initiative “will con nect area families with not only the government services they need, but the individualized at tention they deserve.”
Didn’t order The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway’s book yet? Or maybe you did, and you want your copy signed by the man in the suit himself. Friday, August 26 is your chance. Owen Loof will be at the Knights of Colum bus (333 Beach 90th Street) this Friday evening for a book sign ingHeadextravaganza.totheKnights between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an evening of fun featuring music by Fool’s Night Out and the Best Dressed Man in Rockaway himself. If you plan to purchase his book, bring cash or a check. And re member, 80% of proceeds goes right back to charity. Loof’s book supports Tunnel to Tow ers Foundation, Juvenile Di abetes Research Foundation, Graybeards and Ministry of Hope. See you there!
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On August 4, we published a story about a water rescue around Beach 134th Street of two teen boys on a paddleboard. It was a story of the teamwork used between a lifeguard and on- and off-duty firefighters who brought the boys back in safely. It was recently brought to our attention that a few names were left out of that rescue of people who deserve recognition. Amy Stein, the mother of one of the boys who was rescued on Saturday, July 30, says Greg Bender and Donny Powell were among the first folks to swim out to the 13 and 17-yearold boys who had drifted too far that day. They signaled for help and stayed with the boys while trying to get them back to shore, as more help arrived. “They were true heroes that day and they put their lives on the line to save my son and my nephew,” Stein said. “It’s just amazing to go out there and do what they did.” Way to go Greg and Donny!
The $5 million Beach 59th Street Playground renovation project was made possible with $2.94 million from the Office of the Borough President, and $2 million from City Council.
Beach 59th is finally getting a new playground.
“We are thrilled to break ground on this total renovation of Beach 59th Street playground, which will uplift the community and bring new recreation opportunities to the neighborhood,” said Commission er Dockett. “Thanks to our Borough President and City Council, and with input from the community, this new playground will serve as a focal point for play, exploration, and fun for decades to come.” The project will reconstruct the children’s play area to include new play equipment, safety surface, a new spray play area, drinking foun tain, benches, game tables, security lighting and plantings. The reno vated playground will also feature swings for both young and older children, a new shade structure providing much needed shade for parents, caregivers and other park visitors, and a new accessible ramp at the Beach 60th Street entrance. The playground design will feature imprints of fish and sea creatures stamped into the concrete pave ment, offering opportunities for discovery and amusement.
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On Friday, August 12, NYC Parks Queens Borough Com missioner Mike Dockett joined Queens Borough President Do novan Richards, Assembly Mem ber Khaleel M. Anderson, As sembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, City Council Member Sel vena Brooks-Powers, representa tives from Community Board 14, and community members to of ficially break ground on the total renovation of Beach 59th Street Playground in Queens.
“I'm thrilled to help break ground on the Beach 59th Street Play ground renovation, a project I'm proud to have funded in my time as the local City Council member," Queens Borough President Do novan Richards Jr. said. “This new and improved playground will offer our children and families in Arv erne a better space to play and en joy their community. I’m grateful to the Friends of Beach 59th Street Playground Association for their advocacy and our city partners for their work to get this project off the ground, and I can’t wait to cele brate the playground’s reopening once“Duringcompleted.”theCOVID-19 pandem ic, our parks offered vital open spac es for families, children, and neigh bors to convene and commune with each other,” NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers said. “This $5 million investment of Beach 59th Street playground ensures Council District 31 fami lies can continue to use the play ground for years to come. This new construction will revitalize the en tire community with an upgraded spray area, drinking fountain, and new play equipment for children to play right near the beach. I’m grate ful for NYC Parks Commissioner Donoghue and Queen Borough Commissioner Dockett for stew arding this renovation and look for ward to opening day.”
On Wednesday, August 24, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Austin Amos, 20, and Nickolas Porter, 20, have been indicted by a grand jury on charges of gang assault and manslaughter related to a fatal attack on taxi driver Kutin Gyimah. The defendants are accused of repeatedly punching and kicking the victim after he confronted them for an unpaid fare on August 13. Two juvenile females, one still unapprehended, also allegedly participated in the deadly incident.District Attorney Katz said, “As alleged, these two defendants, with two juveniles, fatally assaulted a taxicab driver after he confronted them for fare evasion. An entire family is now grieving the tragic and senseless loss of their loved one because of this abhorrent behavior. My Office will continue working with the NYPD to make sure that all those responsible for this horrific incident are brought to justice. These two defendants are in custody and face a lengthy prison term if convicted for their alleged criminal actions.”
Page 6 THURSDAY, August 25, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times The Parish Family of St. Francis de Sales invites you to our final summer Beach Mass Bishop Robert Brennan will be the main celebrant. Sunday, September 4 9:00AM Beach 129th Street Beach Please bring your own beach chair Breakfast to follow at the Belle Harbor Yacht club All are Joinwelcome!us!
Porter, of Hassock Street in Far Rockaway, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on charges of gang assault in the second degree and theft of services. Porter faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Mr. Gyimah pursued them on foot and caught up to one of the females. Video surveillance footage shows the victim and the unapprehended female became involved in a struggle. Defendant Amos circled back to Mr. Gyimah and punched him multiple times causing the victim to fall to the ground. Defendants Amos, Porter and two of the females, one still unapprehended, then surrounded Mr. Gyimah allegedly punching and kicking the victim repeatedly as he lay on the pavement. Mr. Gyimah attempted to regain his footing. When he stood, defendant Amos stepped forward and allegedly punched Mr. Gyimah twice in the face causing him to fall back and hit his head on the pavement. The entire groupdefendants Amos, Porter and the three females- then left Mr. Gyimah motionless on the ground. Emergency medical responders transported the victim to a local hospital where he died from blunt force trauma injuries to his head. The investigation was conducted by Detective Neil Cusick of the 101st Queens Detective Squad with the assistance of Detective James Zozzaro of the Queens South Homicide Squad.
As of Friday, August 19, Amos, of Beach 56 Place in Arverne, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on a six-count complaint charging him with gang assault in the first and second degrees, manslaughter in the first and second degrees, assault in the second degree and theft of services. Amos faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
A 15-year-old girl was arrested later and charged with gang assault and theft of services. And on Tuesday, August 23, police announced that a 13-year-old girl was also arrested in connection with the case. The NYPD is still looking for one more person, a 15-year-old girl, in connection with the Accordingattack.to the complaint, on August 13, 2022, at approximately 6:24 a.m. the defendants Amos and Porter were passengers with three juvenile females in the yellow minivan taxi of the victim Kutin Gyimah. When the group disembarked from the vehicle near the intersection of Beach 54th Street and Arverne Boulevard, the defendants refused to pay the ride fare and the group ran away in different directions.
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Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 52-year-old taxi driver in Far Rockaway on August 13.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says traffic fatalities are rising, with 7% more fatalities in 2022 than for the same period of time in 2021. And that’s the biggest increase from year to year since 2002. (And buckle up. New York is up 37%!). The over all death rate has jumped near ly 20% from prepandemic levels. Many experts say the pandemic is a big factor because alcohol and drug abuse soared as did mental health crises for many. These fac tors contributed to speeding and reckless driving. No such surge has occurred in Europe. There’s no clear answer and Vision Zero has a very mixed report card. Accord ing to Streetsblog.org, “Selvena Brooks-Powers has the most-dan gerous roads in town. Eleven peo ple were killed last year in her Dis trict 31.” If your photo was a Top 30 in The Rockaway Times Photo Contest or received an Honorable Mention (and was posted at the ferry dock) your photo is waiting to be picked up at The Rockaway Times office. If you don’t come and fetch them by Friday, September 2 (wow, it’s al most September!) we’ll give them away or hang them up on our out side deck.
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Queens District Attorney Melin da Katz on August 19 announced that Austin Amos, 20, and Nicko las Porter, 20, have been charged with gang assault and manslaugh ter related to the fatal attack on a 52-year-old taxi driver in Edge mere on August 13. The defendants are accused of repeatedly punch ing and kicking Kutin Gyimah after he confronted them for an unpaid fare. A juvenile girl was also arrest ed and the NYPD is still looking for another juvenile girl who allegedly participated in the fatal beating.
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The Rockaway Film Festival kicks off Saturday, Sep tember 17 (keep an eye out for lots more info in The Rockaway Times) and the Poseidon Parade is that Saturday as well. can watch a parade, then a movie, wake up the next day, and watch some surfing. Or join in the parade or the surf classic.
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Owen Loof, probably better known as The Best Dressed Man In Rockaway (which also happens to the title of his newly-published book) is having a book signing at the Knights of Columbus on Beach 90th Street this Friday, August 26 from 6-9 p.m. On August 4, we featured a story about a water rescue of two boys on paddle boards. Lifeguards and fire fighters were given credit for the rescue, but we were just informed Greg Bender and Donny Powell were the first on scene and played a huge role in saving the boys. Ku dos to these local*****heroes!
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New Yorkers for Parks an nounced the launch of this year’s Daffodil Project, New York’s largest annual volunteer program, which brings together volunteers across New York City to plant daffodils as a living memorial to honor New Yorkers lost to 9/11 and COVID-19. Since the Daffodil Project’s incep tion in 2001, over 400,000 volun teers have planted more than 9 million daffodil bulbs. Distribu tion of the daffodils will take place on Saturday, October 1 at the RISE Center at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd. To learn more, google: Volun teer with the 2022 Daffodil Project ***** 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. 718-318-0828
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The annual 3 on 3 By the Sea Bas ketball Tourney in honor of Clare Droesch is tomorrow, Friday, at the St. Francis de Sales
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AUGUST 25 Mary Cassidy Kennedy was born. Fran Tuccio was born. 1916 - The Department of the Interior created the National Park Service to manage and preserve national parks and monuments for future generations. 1944 - Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation by Allied forces.
AUGUST 26 1920 -The 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote went into effect. 1939 - The first televised major league baseball game was a double-header between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. AUGUST 27 Walter Meyer was born. Bob Bruns was born. 2003 - Mars made its closest approach to earth in 60,000 years. AUGUST 28 Dennis Cummins was born. Michael Cozmo Nolan was born. Melisa Ritchie was born. 1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial to civil rights demon1968strators.-Anti-Vietnam war protesters and police clashed in the streets of Chicago while the Democratic National Convention nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for president. AUGUST 29 Robert Coughlin was born. Sunshine Hastings was born. 1966 -The Beatles played their last major live concert at Candlestick Park, California. 2005 -Hurricane Katrina slammed into the U.S. Gulf Coast, destroying beachfront towns in Mississippi and Louisiana, displacing a million people, and killing more than 1,000. AUGUST 30 Joseph Courtney was born. Ann Hamilton Reen was born. Bryan Doremus was born. 1983 - The space shuttle Challenger blasted off with Guion S. Bluford Jr. aboard. He was the first black American to travel in space.
AUGUST 31 Kevin O’Connor was born. Tom Lawler was born. 1994 - Russia officially ended its military presence in the former East Germany and the Baltic states. 1997 - Princess Diana and her companion Dodi al-Fayed were killed in a car accident in Paris.
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Th is Week in History 3 on 3 on Friday Friday, August 26 is the 9th Annual 3 on 3 by the Sea basketball tournament in memory of Clare Droesch. Competition is organized by age with divisions for both boys and girls beginning with 3rd Grade through High School plus open divisions for men and women. Games begin at 10 a.m. in the SFDS schoolyard and should continue to about 6 p.m.Spectators are encouraged, and you can also support the event with the purchase of merchandise and 50/50 tickets. All proceeds go the Clare Droesch Scholarship Fund which supports scholarships at SFDS Catholic academy, Christ the King High School, and Boston College, and also provides assistance to friends in need dealing with cancer. See you Friday at St. Francis Schoolyard.
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BrittAlso,said.bring your appetite as there will be a variety of food vendors tantalizing attendees with a cornucopia of cuisine from all over the Caribbean.
The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. and go ‘til dark. In addition to the beach party and live music concert, for the first time, the day’s festivities will also include a sandcastle building contest from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and fireworks display at sundown, both on Beach 17th Street.The Carnival, returning after a three-year Covid induced pause, is presented in partnership Senator James Sanders Jr.; the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA); Rockaway Development Revitalization Corporation (RDRC); REMA4US; Beach 17th Concessionaire, DredSurfer Grill; NYC Parks Department; 101st Police Precinct; and the Queens Carnival Committee members. This year’s theme: “One Day—Many Ways To Have Fun!”
This Saturday, August 27, the Caribbean’s most festive street party is gearing up for a massive return to Rockaway—the 4th Annual Queens Caribbean Carnival (formerly the Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways). So, get ready and ‘wave yuh’ flag with the anticipated droves of feathered masqueraders, prancing off from Mott Avenue and Beach 21st Street, and winin’ down on the boardwalk at Beach 17th Street.
“I want to look back at this time 10 or even twenty years from now, and feel good that I was a part of pioneering and growing this event for all to enjoy in the community,” George shared. So, no need to travel outside of Rockaway for the ultimate Caribbean beach party. This Saturday, play mas right here in Rockaway!
“So yes, Rockaway, we own it, but this is for all of Queens, including our constituents in Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Jamaica and other areas. And they are all coming out to show support. They’re going to be part of the masquerade, and vending; selling arts and crafts and food, as well representing various community-based organizations— all reflective of Caribbean culture.”
As for the name change from Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways to Queens Caribbean Carnival, Lisa George, Sen. Sanders’ office manager and constituent liaison, said that the Carnival was expanded to a celebration for the whole“Afterborough.listening to feedback both from Rockaway locals and constituents in other areas of Queens, we wanted people to know that this is a Carnival for all of Queens. Brooklyn has their Carnival, and now Queens has their own Carnival, and what better place to host it than on the beach in Rockaway.
For George, who has been one of driving forces of the Carnival from its beginnings, the event not only gives people a time to destress and embrace all facets of Caribbean culture, but also an opportunity to attract economic activity in the community.
Also, according to George, due to the anticipated number of people, estimated in the thousands, the Carnival Committee partnered with the Black Spectrum Theater to expand the stage. “The stage at Beach 17th is not equipped to handle the amount of electricity that will be required to produce all the entertainment. So, bringing in a bigger stage, production equipment and crew, shows that our Carnival is growing,” George said.This year’s Carnival headlines major music performers from the Caribbean including: soca artists, DJ Cheem known for the hit, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Ba Ba Ben" song); Beniton and General Grant; plus, chutney soca artist, Ajala. Also, on board entertaining the droves of Carnival lovers is HOT 97’s popular reggae/ dancehall deejays, Bobby Konders andLeadingJabba.the parade of masqueraders will be 10 floats, representing the English, Spanish and French-speaking Caribbean. For example, Far Rockaway’s founder of the NY Careers Training School, Nancy Martinez’s float will represent Latin Caribbean countries, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic; accompanied by DJs from Spanish radio station, La Mega 97.9 FM. In the Caribbean and South American countries such as Brazil, Carnival or “Carnaval” is celebrated before the commencement of the Lenten season. Historically it is known to be a season of festive abandonment extending from Christmas to Ash Wednesday. Today, it is celebrated with massive costumed parades and music, and has since spread all over the U.S., plus, Canada, England and other parts ofAccordingEurope. to Carnival Committee Entertainment Chair Veronica Britt, the event also gives costume designers an opportunity to showcase their artistic capabilities.“This year’s Carnival will feature costumes by designers, ENJ Productions, Miss Diane, plus Brooklyn-based Freaks Mas, who generously donated costumes to masqueraders. For those who still want to get a costume and join a band in the parade, it’s not too late. Registration for costumes is still open with ENJ Productions.
In a statement, Sanders’ office said, “Queens is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, and what better way to celebrate that diversity, especially in Rockaway, than with a family-friendly Caribbean Carnival that welcomes all people. Out of many, we are one. That’s the motto of Trinidad—‘Together we aspire, together we “Carnivalachieve.’aims to celebrate Caribbean arts and culture, while highlighting the hidden jewel that is the Rockaways. Sen. Sanders invites people of all nationalities from all over the city and beyond to join him for this event. There will be good food, good company. Come and make a friend. We are going to have a ball.”
“I want people to know that when you think of Carnival, don’t forget the economic development engine it drives to a community, and especially coming back after the pandemic, we need this. This gives us a reason to come out, celebrate life, and Caribbean culture.
Email: enjproductions@gmail. com or call Earl at 917-586-5332,”
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For more information about the 2022 Queens Caribbean Carnival, including participation as a masquerader or vendor, contact Sen. Sanders’ office at 718-523-3069,
Thosebill.were people and places and memories they missed after playing one of their last gigs on Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day in 2020, before hav ing to cut their trip short and head back to Ireland as the Covid pan demic hit, keeping them away from stages for months to come. “They locked us up for too long,” Shiv ers said. But it was a good time to write original music, including the song about Rockaway, which they wrote in January 2021. But soon af ter things started to open back up again, Matthew and Jordan found themselves back on a plane to New York in November 2021, and again around St. Patrick’s Day, playing a big gig at the Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan with the Narrowbacks. And then they came back again this August. Why? “The weather,” Shivers joked. This latest trip, along with their friend and fellow singer Lauren Craig, was simply for a hol iday, but Two Degrees spent plen ty of time gigging, to throw mon ey back toward their vacation.
Two Degrees Takes Over Rockaway
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“That spiraled to playing Jamesons to Harbor Light to the Yacht Club to waking up on the beach at 5 a.m.,” Mullin said. From local bars to beach parties, Two De grees has quickly found their niche on the peninsula. “We didn’t even know this place existed when we came to New York, we just thought it was the City. We love Rockaway,” Shivers said. And they’ve quickly made many friends along the way, especial ly with people in the local bar and restaurant industry from Bob John son to Conor Skeffington, who they call their American manager, Ber nadette McCann of Harbor Light, Matthew Knott of Jamesons, John McCann of the Belle Harbor Yacht Club and the Walsh family who often puts them up when they vis it Rockaway. And they’ve created unique memories. From trying their first Nutcracker at a beach party to an accident at a show in Jamesons that left Jordan with a broken front tooth after an enthu siastic fan fell into his mic. But it made for a good reason to put up a tip jar at future shows to pay for his dentist
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“Every penny we made, between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., we were giving it to the bartender,” Mullin said. But they also took some time out for charitable causes. On August 8, the lads took to the back deck of the Yacht Club to perform at the Fundraiser for Timmy Klein. For Two Degrees, it was an emo tional gig in memory of the fire fighter that they had met on one of their Rockaway trips, but it was also one of their favorites. “That was the closest I came to crying at a show. We knew Timmy. He was a nice guy, and it was a happy day, but still sad,” Shivers said. “That fundraiser was probably one of the best gigs we’ve ever done,” Mullin said. “It was a good crowd, and they raised a lot of money.”
“All I know, is I’m right where I wanna be, sitting here, sitting on Rockaway Beach. Baby just you and me. I think that I need one more day in Rockaway.” It’s lyrics to a song two lads from Ireland penned while sitting home in the middle of the Covid pandemic, looking back at photos and videos from some of their trips to the little beach town across the pond in New York. And it’s a song they’ve been thrilling crowds with all summer in Rocka way. Two Degrees is now on a plane back to Ireland, but they’ve found a home in this town that has wel comed them with open arms. Matthew Mullin, of County Ty rone, and Jordan Shivers of Derry met each other during a night out for Mullin’s 22nd birthday four years ago and bonded over music. It wasn’t long before they met up again for practices, and got hooked on performing after their first gig. Shivers’ father gave them their name after Two Degrees Universi ty. “The rest is history,” Mullin said. It wasn’t long before the duo trav eled to the States on holiday and began to familiarize themselves with places like Boston, New York, and each other. “We really started to get to know another better and got to hate each other more,” Mul lin joked. Now the lads are spend ing a lot of time together, perform ing full time and with their unique sound and high energy, drawing in crowds wherever they go from bars to 3arena in Dublin, in front of a crowd of Whether8,500.inIreland or the States, Two Degrees seems to have a big following wherever they’re per forming, grabbing attention to ward their unique twists on pop ular cover songs that appeal to all ages, ranging from Bruce Spring steen to Elvis to Post Malone. Fans are often impressed by their stam ina on stage, as the duo is notori ous for playing 48-minutes straight without stopping. “We have to do covers to get recognized but of course we want people to sing our own music,” Shivers said. Since 2019, Two Degrees has written four original songs, which they released on their first EP “One Road” in May 2021. But there is one original song that folks have started to pick up on the lyrics for, at least, on the peninsula.
Mullin and Shivers boarded a plane back home on Tuesday, August 23 for a break. “We love Rockaway and New York, but as soon as we go home, we’re de toxing,” Mullin joked. But it won’t be long ‘til they’re back. They al ready have plans to return for a wedding in a few weeks and again in March for St. Patrick’s season.
“Another Day in Rockaway,” is al ready a tune that has crowds sing ing along, or at least, getting a kick out of some of the relatable lyrics as the lads play it around town. Two Degrees first landed in Rock away in 2019. On holiday in New York, they had one destination in mind, Keane’s Bar in Woodlawn in the Bronx, owned by Seamus Keane, lead singer of the Narrow backs. Not even knowing what Keane looked like, they walked into the bar, found the bartender to be the man they were looking for, and said they had nowhere to stay. Keane put them up, gave them a few gigs at his bar and put them in touch with Bob Johnson, a former Rockaway resident who owns the Cabana in Long Beach. That connection with Johnson led them to their first Rockaway gig—at the Rugby tent for Rockaway St. Pat rick’s Day with Shilelagh Law.
Plus, they’re working on getting an artist visa to make the back and forth travel process smoother. And in between, they’re working on their next EP, which they hope to release in December featur ing—“Another Day in Rockaway.” To their Rockaway fans, they say, “Thank you for being so welcoming and hopefully we can continue to come back for years to come and have a place in Rockaway.” For more info on Two Degrees, check out Twodegreesmusic.com
More than 550 parishioners of Blessed Trinity Parish attended the Mass on the beach celebrated by Bishop Robert Brennan on Monday, August 15, on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass featured the traditional blessing of the waters.
Blessings on the Beach
"I always used to tell people in Ohio that the two things I miss the most are my family and the ocean, and I was thrilled to be back around the beauty of the ocean in this late part of summer,” Bishop Robert Brennan said.Father Michael Gelfant, Pastor of Blessed Trinity Parish added, "This annual Mass is a long tradition to our Breezy Point community. To have the Bishop of the diocese come and celebrate the Mass and meet the people out on their beach was extra special for the life of the parish as for the attendees. It was a first." The parish of Blessed Trinity is comprised of three churches: St. Genevieve, St. Thomas More, and St. Edmund.
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By Katie McFadden
CC Jerk Box Will Rise From the Ashes
While on vacation, local res ident Blaine Campbell’s dream went up in flames, but like a phoenix rising from the ashes, he’s determined to bring it back. After a devastating fire destroyed his restaurant, CC Jerk Box two weeks ago, Campbell is on the path to Campbellrebuilding.wasin Jamaica with his family when he got a call he couldn’t have imagined. A cus tomer called on the morning of Wednesday, August 10, to let him know his restaurant, CC Jerk Box, a Jamaican cuisine spot in Edge mere, was on fire. Campbell’s family had closed up shop the Sunday before with no issue. Be ing so far away, Campbell doesn’t know how it started, and there was nothing he could do. But when he returned, he realized he had lost Campbell,everything.bornin Jamaica and raised in England, came to New York in 2000, where he’s lived ever since. With him he brought more than 25 years of experience making jerk chicken and other Jamaican delicacies, using au thentic spices and ingredients. Along with others, he decided to put his skills on the grill to work, making it his full-time job. But having different visions than his partner, he split ways and put his life savings into following his dream of starting CC Jerk Box as a family-run business. CC Jerk Box hit the local streets, quickly becoming a go-to as word spread about Campbell’s jerk chicken, seafood, pineapple bowls, sides like mac and cheese, fresh juices andAboutmore. two and a half years ago, Whitney Aycock of Whit’s End donated a flatbed to Blaine, allowing him to take his busi ness further. When it landed at the Almeda Club on Beach 72nd Street, it became even more pop ular, but by the next summer, Blaine had found a more exclu sive bayside location at 48-06 Norton Ave, allowing him to build up his business and create a trop ical oasis near the water. CC Jerk Box was on its second summer at theOnspot.August 10, that dream came crashing down when a fire de stroyed everything. Nobody was hurt in the fire and the cause is under investigation. Despite the devastating blow, Blaine says his story isn’t over. “I’m com ing back,” he said. “This is my dream. I’m not going to let a fire stop my dream, it’s still in side of me.” Blaine points to CC Jerk Box’s logo, coincidentally, a phoenix, as inspiration. “For me, that means I gotta rise again. Like a phoenix, I gotta rise from the ashes,” he said. And he’s already on his way. This week, Campbell started the cleanup process. But he’s go ing to need a lot of help. Family and friends have helped launch a GoFundMe to raise money for Campbell to rebuild and to help support the family in the mean time. With the help of donations of money and building materials, Campbell is ready to pick up the pieces and start over. “We will be back,” he said. And he’s thankful for the support. “Thank you to my Rockaway family,” Campbell said. To donate, head to: ccjerkboxonfundme.com/f/open-the-boxwww.goAdirectlinkcanalsobefoundCampbell’sInstagrampage: CC Jerk Box after the fire.
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On Wednesday, Mullin Basketball Camp beat The Rockaway Hotel 35-27. Molly Trears had 25 for the Hotel. Callie Mullin poured in 27 for Mullin Basketball Camp and was aided by Dylan Courtney, Caroline Mullin, Addison Heeran, Samantha Cox, Erin Murtagh, Chloe Ostrander, Kate Heegan, and Cassidy Shaffer. The champs were coached by Terence Mullin, Caitlin Mullin, and Matt Courtney. Thanks to all our directors, coaches, officials, assignors, first aid team, and sponsors, Fr. Bill, Fr. Jim, Msgr. Bracken, Principal Scharbach, and the SFDS rectory staff for another great season. We look forward to season 39 in 2023.
Christie Marrone scored 21 and Mei-Lyn Bautista 18 for Jameson's. Jasmine Nwajei led Graf-X with 13. Also earning the long sleeve tees for Jameson's are Kaitlin Grant, Kerri White, Anna Savino, Hannah Brown, Shaniece Graves, Kristin Schultz, Saundra Cleckley, and Christine Harnischfeger. In the first game of the night, DJ's@Work pulled away from NF Beauty to win the Girls High School championship 62-44. DJ's was coached by Jimmy Mullen and the champions are Caitlin Mullen, Kaitlyn Nestor, Norah O'Sullivan, Sophia Hoyt, Samantha Kelly, Alexia Mousouroulis, Alexa Nolan, Annie Tully, Gabby Savino, and Kristin Dixon.Jameson's almost pulled off the Open League Double but came up short in overtime on Thursday night, August 18, in the Tim Klein Men’s Division 1 championship. Bobby Connors' shot at the end of regulation which would have won the game, just missed and then JG Electric prevailed in the extra period for an 83-80 win that was one of the best and most exciting championships in memory. Charlie Marquardt had scored 47 in both the quarterfinals and semifinals, and then topped those with 49 in the championship. His teammates are Ryan McDade, Matt Linares, Mark Genovese, Jack Hurley, Ryan Kilgallen, Neil Marquardt, John Timothy, Jimmy Wolfer, and Sean Carroll.TheDivision 2 championship was another excellent game with Coastal Real Estate edging JKS Printing 63-56. Ian Byrne led JKS with 20. Brandon Edmund had 29 for Coastal and was joined by Sean Peter Mullen, Nick Abruzzo, Mike Battaglia, Owen Mullen, Mike Tuffey, Aidan Harkins, Nico Allen, TJ Mahoney, Timmy Mills, Matthew Montella, and Michael Langone.
By Keith ‘Bugsy’ Goldberg The 2022 Summer Classic came to a close on Monday night, August 22, as Jameson's captured the Clare Droesch Women's Open championship 56-42 over Graf-X.
Final Summer Classic Champs Crowned
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By Russell Jacobs, RISE Youth Development Program
ENVIRONMENTOR STUDENTS CONCLUDE SUMMER OF SCIENCE
Although the summer of research has concluded, the students’ work will continue to inform scientific progress and research on their areas of study. After the presentations, students discussed areas of further inquiry that their research projects could inform–from questions about octopus cognition, to marsh restoration practices, to dolphin migration patterns. Three students, Sadiqah Quadery, Tayeb Abu Jazar, and Shahir Bey, went beyond the scope of their project on sea turtle strandings to complete a draft of a research paper, which they hope to publish in an academic journal soon.
CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, Baruch College, SUNY Plattsburgh, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Rockefeller University, and Gotham Whale were among the institutions and organizations that helped host the student projects and provide resources, labs, and other support.
The program also depended on the constant support of the mentors and their institutions. Scientists Allie DePerte, Eric Angel Ramos, Kristi Ashley Collom, Chester Zarnoff, Mary Alldred, and Kendra Kreuger worked directly with students, guiding them through the scientific process and supporting their research.
The research presentations at RISE were attended by community members, parents, and students from RISE’s Shore Corps program. New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers, State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., and Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson congratulated the students on their hard work and spoke to the public about the environmental concerns facing the Rockaways and the importance of continued youth engagement with those issues.
at RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) wrapped up their summers of research last week with presentations at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday and at RISE on Thursday. The student presentations capped off a summer of hard work in the field and in labs across the city, working on projects ranging in subjects such as sea turtle strandings, octopus behavior, saltmarsh restoration, dolphin morphology, and more. Throughout the Environmentor program, six student groups worked closely with mentors to identify and pursue a course of independent research. Their workdays varied, from field research on remote marsh islands in Jamaica Bay, to days spent in a lab carefully observing the movements and behaviors of octopuses, to research expeditions on a whale-watching vessel in the New York Bight.
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Page 28 THURSDAY, August 25, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times 718-375-6200EdWeigertAssoc.Broker OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 28th 1:00pm - 3:00pm 443 Beach 131st Street BELLE HARBOR BEAUTY -Huge Colonial on 60x100. Newly paved driveway for 6 plus cars and detached oversized garage. Spacious open Great Room. Custom mahogany flrs throughout. EIK w/cherrywood cabinetry granite counters and matching dinette for 8, Den & half bath. 4 bedrooms on same level incl a master suite with modern bath and W/I closet. New luxurious bath w/glass enclosed rain shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Fully finished basement w/custom bath. Spray foam insulation around the entire foundation, electric panels, heating unit and hot water tank, roof siding and more have been replaced. Inground heated pool, dining, lounge and bar areas, natural gas barbecue and more. Excellent for entertaining family and friends. Sprinkler system. $1,595,000 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 Bui ld Home for Sale OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug ust 28th | 12PM - 1PM
The spring season has been generally good for our real estate market. There has been action across the board in all price categories with an emphasis on the range below $1 million (approx). Prices have firmed up within the framework of recent comparable sales and in some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low. Call me, Love, Robin. 718-490-9463
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About six months ago I had a client who wanted to sell his house which needed a lot of work. The house had a lot of good features: location, lot size, house size. The inside was not presentable. I advised my client to fix the problems because he’d be able to get top dollar for the house after a renovation. He hired a cheap contactor who was slow in doing the renovation. I explained that it was important to get it fixed FAST. It was obvious that interest rates were going to increase imminently. There was a danger in “losing” the strong real estate market environment. As time progressed, he was losing the strong springtime market seasonality as well. When the job was finally done and I was able to list the house, the market had changed. Interest rates were much higher and business had slowed up. Ultimately, the house sold for less than it would have several months earlier. Market prices hadn’t declined, but market enthusiasm had vanished. If the client had listened to me and hired a more expensive/reliable construction man, then the house would have been sold months earlier for more money than was ultimately achieved. You get what you pay for. Call me. Love, Robin.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR –PART TWO
SUMMER EFFECTS
By Robin Shapiro
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As you enter this home; there is a large living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen; updated 3/4 bathroom and beautiful bamboo wood �oors The top �oor has a master bedroom suite, walk-in cedar closet; skylight, terrace, and two additional bedrooms There is an extra full bathroom with European tiles and updated �xtures There is a usable attic ideal for storage The basement is �nished and features high ceilings, updated mechanicals; 3/4 bathroom, and sauna. The backyard features an in-ground pool, and plenty of additional space for enter taining after a day at the beach. Private driveway that can accommodate up to 6 cars and usable garage The exterior has lovely golden stucco, lush �oral garden and koi pond in the front.
Page 29 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, August 25, 2022The Rockaway Times OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 28 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm 141-10 Cronston Avenue No documents or exclusive agreements are required for homebuyers to receive services. New to the market! Neponsit Charmer! Must-see for anyone looking for property in CharmingRockaway!3 bdrm/2 bath classic on 40x100 set back behind a generous front lawn. This property boasts a private driveway, large secluded backyard, spacious master bedroom on the first floor and a wide open unfinished basement. Views of the Manhattan skyline and Empire State Building from the north facing rooms. Wake up to the smell of the ocean air and take a walk along the beach. $925K Pric$995,000ereducedtoSell Sunday 8/2812PM - 2PM Present all offers!! 220 Beach 141st St.
The summer season has mixed effects on the Rockaway real estate market. On the one hand, we are a beachfront community and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here for: beaches, swimming, cycling, running, surfing, organized teams for kids and adults (although the pandemic may crimp some of these this year; thankfully the “end” is in sight). On the other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the summer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities and don’t want to give them up so fast! It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to vacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also occupy people instead of allowing them to focus on the home sale process.
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In the 1957 film "12 Angry Men," the focal length of the lenses in the camera used were gradually increased to create a feeling of claustrophobia. Almost all chickens eaten today come from the winner of the 1948 'Chicken of Tomorrow' contest whose genetics now dominate poultry farms worldwide. Vikings used ravens to navigate. They brought ravens aboard their ships, then released them and sailed in the same direction to find land. The raven was so important to them that it became the symbol on their flag. This practice of releasing ravens was continued into the 18th century. One of Billie Eilish's middle names is Pirate. Her full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. In 1943, after a worldwide search, a mouldy cantaloupe in a Peoria, Illinois market was found to contain the best strain of penicillin for mass production. In 1978, the-NBA center Clifford Ray saved a dolphin's life by using his 45-inch hand to grab a screw the dolphin had swallowed. He received instructions over the phone from a veterinarian, who told him how to reach up and into the dolphin's second stomach to extract the screw. Facts from Sean McVeigh, factologist.
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The pandemic created a shift to virtual schooling and online learn ing and resulted in an ed tech indus try boom. Ed tech, or online educa tional services, continues to grow andWithevolve.the growth of the industry, children’s privacy issues have also heightened. The collection of chil dren’s personal information in the school and ed tech context and the data’s use and monetization for commercial purposes continue to present concerning issues.
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The Federal Trade Commission is the government’s consumer protec tion watchdog. Its authority includes enforcing the Children’s Online Pri vacy Protection Act, a law that aims to protect kids’ privacy online by regulating the collection of person al data for commercial purposes by web sites, including ed tech sites, that are targeted to children under 13 years of age. When a company fails to follow this law, the FTC can sue.Recently, the FTC issued a Policy Statement putting ed tech compa nies on notice that it will be keeping a close eye on them to make sure they comply with their obligations under COPPA. In the Statement, the FTC stated that it will “scrutinize compliance” with all aspects of the law.COPPA requires that ed tech web sites provide notice of their infor mation collection and use practices and obtain parental consent to the collection of children’s personal in formation. It also subjects ed tech providers to a prohibition against mandatory data collection, data use and retention prohibitions, and im poses security requirements.
To be in compliance ed tech pro viders must not condition partici pation in any activity on a child dis closing more info than is reasonably necessary for the child to participate in the activity. In addition, ed tech companies are limited in how they can use the personal info they col lect from children: ed tech compa nies that collect personal info pur suant to school authorization may not use the info for any commercial purpose unrelated to the provision of the school-requested online service. They also must not retain children’s personal data longer than reasona bly necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (such as for a speculative future use). Final ly, ed tech companies must have procedures in place to maintain the confidentiality, security, and integ rity of children’s personal informa tion.In the virtual schooling/remote learning context, information col lection and monitoring may occur for purposes beyond commercial surveillance: teachers view students’ online activity in real time, software blocks access to impermissible sites students try to visit, educators view inside students’ homes without family knowledge, student-teacher interactions are recorded, school-is sued devices are tracked, etc. Parents and guardians should be aware of all of their school’s ed tech and remote learning privacy practices. Parents and guardians should know that children do not have to give up their privacy by providing their personal information in ex change for doing their schoolwork or participating in remote learning. Commercial surveillance of children as the price for their education is not acceptable and the FTC will make sure that ed tech companies who act illegally will be taken to task. The information contained in this column is provided for information al purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Any opin ions expressed are solely those of the author.
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The natural wine movement seems to have taken the world by storm. Natural wine bars are popping up all over the country and these wines can be found on many restaurant wine lists these days. Natural wine can be polar izing, some people prefer their funky flavors and others shy away from the deviation and instead stick to the classics. While natu ral wine has gained popularity in the last few years, it is really the most ancient and traditional way to make wine. In the simplest of explanations, natural wine is wine made with no intervention and no additives, meaning noth ing is added and nothing is taken away.Much of the wine we drink is filtered, sweetened, or flavored in some way, natural wine is not. The use of pesticides and her bicides is prohibited in natu ral wines, but small amounts of sulfites, a preservative and stabi lizer, is acceptable. Natural wines sometimes look cloudy or have more sediment in the bottom of the bottle because it is never fil tered, allowing fragments of seeds and skins into the bottle. They can often be described as funky or ci der-y, but there are many elegant examples for those who prefer classic wines. There are also spar kling natural wines, often referred to as “pét-nat”, a nickname coined from the French term “pétillant naturel” meaning naturally spar kling. Pét-nats are bottled during initial fermentation, trapping car bon dioxide in the bottle and cre ating air Naturalbubbles.winesare typically pop ular among vegans and the rea son for this might surprise you. Egg whites are often used as a fil ter in wine-making; if you think about when you crack an egg and get a little shell in the egg, what happens? The piece of shell is difficult to fish out because it clings to the egg, it’s the same idea with filtration. Eggs whites attract all the little unwanted particles in wine and filter them out. While some win emakers do advertise their wines as vegan, many do not, so it can be sometimes impossible to dif ferentiate vegan vs. non-vegan wines. It can also be difficult to tell from looking at any wine label whether it is natural or not, usu ally it is best to rely on the som melier to find out which wines use natural wine-making in a restau rant or Naturalshop.wine is made all over the world, but some regions are more well-known for their natural wine-making methods than others. French wine lovers should look to the Loire, Jura, and southwest France for more natural se lections. Many natu ral wines come out of northern Italy, near Slovenia and most wines from Georgia are natural. Chile has the highest con centration of natural wine-mak ers in South America and Austria is a prime spot for finding great examples. Natural wine is often debated because of its lack of pre dictability; there is less control in natural wine-making, allowing for more variation among wines and sometimes faults in the wine. It can be a polarizing topic among wine lovers, but the natural wine world is one worth exploring, while unpredictable, they are wild, intense and never boring.
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Taking Time Off
It’s been a beautiful summer with so many moments of awe and beauty. If you are lucky enough to take a mini vacation, you have re set your nervous system and are now ready for the coming Fall. We are blessed here in Rockaway to live by the ocean in a tightly knit community that supports one an other when things get tough. Many of you have suffered from loss and we continue to send our loving prayers your way. Healing takes time. Having seen much loss this past summer, we begin to treasure our moments together, knowing this is all we have at this time. Every year, my husband and I escape to Lake George for a few days. First, we stop at Saratoga to make our yearly donation at the track. It’s an amazing experience with so many people coming from all walks of life. I like to make bets based on the jockeys and of course the names of the horses. You win some and definitely lose more! But it’s fun to watch the horses. They are extraordinary animals with such strength and grace. Thoughts of how the horses are treated al ways goes through my mind. Are they treated with love and kind ness?Driving to the lake after the rac es brings us to a complete oppo site setting where there is quiet and peace. We always try to go to a small rustic hotel or resort on the lake and this year we got real ly lucky having a private balcony on the lake. We swam, kayaked, stand up paddled and then rest ed on the lounge chairs just look ing out at God’s art work. Moun tains surrounding the calm lake with nothing to do but bask in the beauty. Gratitude that year after year we spend some quality time by ourselves. Each year we say to one another, the kids would love it up here but then we are not sure if they would know how to live with out TV, Internet, phones, etc. Well, we actually did have good WiFi but it would be nice to be without electronic devices and be in na ture with one another. But I like my peace and quiet with just the two ofWeus. are grateful each year be cause we know this could be our last year. There are no guarantees in life and after a year of seeing so many people pass on, we have decided to live life to it’s fullest. I am realizing yoga is not my life but yoga has given me a brilliant life. It has taught me how to be mindful and present with each moment. The people in the yoga community are an amazing group of individuals who have become my best friends. We are blessed to have one another and know that yoga is a part of our lives but what is most important is our family and friends. May you choose to say Yes to this life. Travel, spend time with family, do what makes you happy. We have this one crazy life to live so my wish for you is to be happy, healthy and content. We do not need much to make us happy, we only need the intention to live life to its’ fullest.
On Sunday, August 28 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., join RBAF at their annual BBQ Fundraiser at K.O.C. (333 Beach 90th Street). Besides food (take-out/dine-in for $15), there'll be activities incl. a senso ry table, arts & crafts, water dunk tank, face painting & more! Plus, every child goes home with a back-to-school gift! For more info, visit Rockaway Beach Autism Fam ilies on FB/IG. Zumba Under the Stars
On Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., head to Beach 17th for Senator Sanders’ 4th Annual Caribbean Carnival in the Rocka ways. The event celebrates the var ious cultures, arts, and history of Southeast Queens and traditions through a display of festivities.
Floyd Bennett Field Kayaking
On Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head under the elevat ed 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.
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On Friday, August 26 at 9 a.m. head to the North Channel Bridge, Queens, west side parking lot for this energetic paddle past Black Wall Marsh, and appreciate the sanctuary at the heart of the refuge. This trip is six miles. Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floatation devices, paddles, and instruction will be provided. Call (718) 7583671 to make a reservation.
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On Friday, August 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to the Knights of Co lumbus on Beach 90th Street for a book signing event with Owen Loof! Bring cash or check to purchase a book.. Proceeds benefit charity. Enjoy a performance by the band Fool’s Night Out.
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 So nia for meditation and movement stretches. Bring a towel, yoga mat, and water. Got events? Send an email to ka tie@rockawaytimes.com with de tails for consideration to be listed.
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.
Best Dressed Man in Rockaway Book Signing
On Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m., head to the Riis Boardwalk and Bay 6 by the Wise Clock and join the National Park Service to kick off and celebrate the Labor Day Weekend with a beach campfire at Jacob Riis Park! Join rangers as they sing songs, talk about our park and the service, and enjoy the night sky by the ocean. All are welcome!
On Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to enjoy a walk with a ranger to the east pond sea sonal trail. There you will learn to observe the common shorebirds that migrate through Jamaica Bay.
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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 Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/05/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated 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.
LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 07/12/2022. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to WALLMAXNY LLC 6507 79TH ST, APT 2, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Be Rockaway Enterprises LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/04/2016. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 114-04 Beach Channel Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Purpose: 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.
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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 designated 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 WALLMAXNYpurpose.
4737 215th Street LLC filed w/ SSNY on 7/26/22. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated 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. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Dear Enchantress, I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm waking up and not wanting to get out of bed, I set up all the bells and whistles on my phone and my Alexa to get me up in the morning, and then I don't have a good day. I work re motely - so I don't have to be an ywhere, and I don't even have to check in on what time I wake up with a boss. But if I don't get up, I lay in bed and think about all the things that I need to do, and all the relationships that need my help. I keep thinking of "the early bird catches the worm" and then I have all this shame about being "lazy." HELP!?!?
Dear Lazy Lucy, Oh darling, I get you. I under stand, now for the first time I have found peace MOST days with morning experiences. SO! You have freedom in your morn ing schedule, and just to present that your freedom of getting up at whatever time you wish, and this is a problem with only you, that's a big, wonderful thing! You have no one to blame, and I want to congratulate you on that. I imagine you are a night owl. I do believe that each person has a natural internal clock. I also think that you can make your whole day and night work for you, if you are willing to examine and release beliefs that make you use the word "lazy" and the beliefs that make you feel like you're "do ing it wrong." My advice to you is to EXPERI MENT. Wake up what you would call early from your bed, and bring yourself to the couch, get as comfy as you want, but moving out of the bed will be different. Once you're on the couch, play a healthy audio, something by Abraham Hicks, Bob Proctor, Ram Dass or Louise Hay, and listen or fall asleep, and this part can make all the difference: get curious about what comes next? If you get on your couch, and you feel ener gy, perhaps have a yoga mat near by (or even put it out the night before) and see if you get on it and start stretching, perhaps have a journal out and see if you start writing, and also get curious if you fall back asleep on the couch, see that your body must still need sleep, AND let that be ok. We are cyclical beings, so I also want you to know our inner clocks change with the season, the moon and other non-controllable ele ments, so there are no absolutes. Do this experiment with Grace and tons of kindness and com passion for yourself.
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Since time immemorial, upon finishing their training, physi cians have taken some sort of oath. Around 400 B.C. Hippocrates came out with what became known as the Hippocratic oath. By 1993 in the U.S., 98% of medical school graduates took an oath based on the Hippocratic prototype. Today, the physician’s oath has morphed into something that Hippocrates would never recognize. Woke cul ture and social justice have found their way into the oath. Hippo crates’s influential treatise begins, “I swear by Apollo the Healer, by Asclepius, by Hygieia, by Pana cea, and all the gods and goddess es, making them my witness, that I will carry out, according to my abilities and judgement, this oath and indenture". In polytheistic societies, the physician swore this oath before the gods, which meant by violating the oath the physician would, as it were, defile himself in front of the gods. The same is true for monotheistic societies, where the oath is sworn before God. In either case, violating the oath meant eternal damnation for the physician. Not something to trifle with. Today, any mention or trace of God is gone, much as it is in our society as a whole. What was the physician swear ing to do and not do? For starters, of course, do no harm. The Hippo cratic oath states, “I will not give a woman a pessary to cause abor tion.” This is because human life was considered sacred from con ception to death. A woman seek ing an abortion in ancient Rome or 10th century France would be out of luck, as would someone seeking euthanasia. Physicians swore to prolong life as long as possible and ease suffering. There was no wiggle room, nor room for interpretation or debate. A sworn oath to a higher power was a sacred duty. It wasn’t until the mid-20th century that the physician’s oath began to change. The biggest break with the origi nal oath came in 1964 with a new, more humanistic version authored by Dr. Louis Lasagna, a dean at Tufts University. Gone were sever al key components of the original oath, including any invocation or mention of a deity. Also missing was the prohibition against abor tion. In their place were exhorta tions to exercise “warmth, sympa thy, and understanding” and to be willing to say “I know not” when stumped.Withthis new version the oath was radically, and irrevocably, changed. It now became a secular thing, beholden only to the physi cian’s conscience and powers of moral self-restraint. No God was to be overlooking the physician’s clin ical doings. The divine covenant was gone. Within three plus dec ades of Lasagna’s 1964 rewrite only one medical school in the U.S. was still using the original Hippocratic oath. At Harvard Medical School, each graduating class is invited to write their own oath. Graduates are called upon to “bear witness to historical injustices.” Hippocrates would not be pleased. If you would like to read various versions of the physician’s oath, in cluding Hippocrates version, go commentshtmwww.aapsonline.org/ethics/oaths.to:Pleasedirectquestionsandcomtoeditor@rockawaytimes.
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Bridget passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 17th at the age of 90. Her loving presence will be missed by her many family members in the Gillen-O’Connell-Burgess Families. Visitation will be on Wednesday August 24th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Holy Cross Church, 30 Ward Ave. Rumson, NJ. 07760. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday August 25th at 10:00am at St. Francis de Sales Church, 12916 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Belle Harbor, New York 11694. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 3620 Tilden Ave. Brooklyn NY 11203. Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank, NJ has been entrusted with the arrangements.
By Sharon Feldman Need an easy dish to bring to a party? This one is easy and delicious.
Ingredients: 1 (6oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts1(8oz) package rotini pasta, cooked1(7oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into strips ½ lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into ½”½cubes(5oz) bag baby spinach leaves (about 1-1/2 cups) ½ (4-5 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted 1 garlic clove, minced Garnishes: tomato wedges, baby spinach leaves
Breeda loved working with her colleagues at Kings Highway Hospital in Brooklyn retiring at the age of 75. In July 1989 she suffered the loss of her daughter Maureen, a 1st Lt. in the 82nd Airborne Division from Aplastic Anemia. In February 1990, Breeda was widowed at 57 years of age after the loss of her husband Bill from congestive heart failure. After these years of darkness Kevin and Brian followed by Eileen and Breeda made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje which gave each of them a new lens on life.
Breeda attended the ordination of her son Kevin “Gabriel” to the priesthood in Subiaco Italy in 2000 and later returned to Rome when Brian received his doctorate in theology at the Angelicum. She lived her later years surrounded by her loving grandchildren John Paul, Kate, Billy and Danny who adored her and treated her like a queen. She was a granny to many and well-loved in Rumson, New Jersey where she lived with her daughter Eileen and her son in law John Burgess. She loved to attend her grandchildren's school plays, sports games and their sacraments. She lavished her grandchildren with affection and her gentle wisdom. Often singing Irish melodies and telling stories of growing up on the farm. Her deep abiding childlike faith was an abundant source of inner peace which was a comfort and an example to many. Breeda was a joyful prayer warrior and part of a Rumson Rosary group for twenty years which continues to bear fruit to this day.
Bridget “Breeda” Gillen was born on April 14, 1932, to Brigid and Daniel O’Connell, the fifth of six children in Glanmire, County Cork, Ireland. She grew up on Templesque farm with her siblings William, Helen, Mary, Patrick and Donal. Bridget immigrated to NYC from Cobh, Ireland on a transatlantic steamship in 1955. She was joined later by her brother Patrick and her best friend Patricia who married Patrick. William Gillen from Red Hook Brooklyn proposed to Breeda in 1962. They were married at Church of the Holy Family in the Bronx, and they honeymooned in a rose covered cottage in Nantucket. Their first home was a winterized bungalow in Breezy Point and later a house in Belle Harbor, New York where they raised their four children Maureen, Eileen, Kevin and Brian. Many Sunday dinners were shared with her brother Patrick's family. Although Breeda could not swim she loved the ocean and made sure all her children became strong swimmers. They all served as lifeguards in Rockaway Beach rescuing many lives over the years.
Bridget Gillen 1932 - 2022 SmokedPastaMozzarellaSalad
Directions: Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Cut artichokes into strips, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta and roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella cheese, baby spinach and green chiles, and gently toss. Stir together reserved artichoke marinade, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic and mix until well blended. Add to pasta mixture, stirring to combine. Cover and chill. Garnish, if desired.
*If you like your pasta wetter, use another ¼ cup of mayonnaise and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. I found it too moist.**1/2 pound smoked gouda or Cheddar may be substituted for smoked mozzarella, if desired.
ursday, August 25 6 p.m. If you’re Sure Happy It’s Thursday, join Wine With Sue for an early weekend kickoff at Jameson’s. 421 Beach 129th Street Friday, August 26 4 p.m. / 9 p.m. Kickoff your weekend with a double-header at Rogers! First up at 4 p.m., Mike & Miley. Next at 9 p.m., Walker & the Brotherhood of the Grape steps it up with original music—straight, no chaser.203 Beach 116th Street Friday, August 26 5 p.m. Any hour spent with the Rock-AWades is a happy hour at Healy’s. 1080-07 Rockaway Beach Drive Friday, August 26 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s that time again! DJ Mugsy Mugs’ Annual Summer Dance Party at Caracas!Caracas, Beach 106th Concession Friday, August 26 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Head to Callie’s for music, coupled with a barrel of laughs from Dueling Pianos.410Beach 129th Street Friday, August 26 7:30 p.m. Tonight, Bar Marseille hosts the perfect wine pairing—blues with Kerry 190Kearney.Beach 69th Street Friday, August 26 8 p.m. It’s about that time! Wine o’clock and Squid Trio at Sayra’s! 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, August 26 8 p.m. Tonight, The Locals Rule Band rules RBQ with classic rock. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, August 26 9 p.m. Interboro brings your favorite classic and alternative rock hits to the bay at The Wharf. 416 Beach 116th Street Saturday, August 27 6 p.m. Catch the Saturday night dance fever with Big Squid at Caracas. Caracas, Beach 106th Concession Saturday, August 27 8 p.m. It’s Saturday, so have a Fool’s Night Out in view of the city skyline at The Wharf.416Beach 116th Street Sunday, August 28 5 p.m. Celtic singer-songwriter Kevin McCormack pours the bawdiest of Irish drinking songs at Rogers. 203 Beach 116th Street Tuesday, August 30 7 p.m. Last Tuesday left for Dueling Pianos’ high octane, part rock/part comedy show at Bungie! Reservations a must. Call (718) 945-2100. 377 Beach 92nd Street ONGOING LIVE MUSIC
SKETCHROCKAWAYWITHSaturday,August2710a.m.to1p.m. Join sketchRockaway for a creative Saturday morning sketching your favorite storefronts in the vicinity of Rockaway Beach Blvd. and the Beach 90s. Meet at Queens Public Library-Peninsula. Bring a stool, sketchbook, art materials, and appetite for a good time. For more info, visit sketchRockaway on Facebook/ Instagram.92-25Rockaway Beach Blvd
By Kami-Leigh Agard Rockaway is officially on the map as NYC’s summer ultimate destination. So, plan your local crawl with the ultimate to-go-to guide—The RT’s Good Times’ page!
Tunesday Tuesdays 8 p.m. Calling all performing artists! Strut what you’ve got at Rockaway’s hottest open mike night—Connolly’s. 7 p.m. sign155up.Beach 95th Street irsty ursdays 7 p.m. Tonight at Whit’s, magician extraordinaire Adam Cardone will have tongues wagging, while DJ Combat keeps booties bumpin’. 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd 8 p.m. Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Irish-born folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s. 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd
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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: ursday, August 25 7 p.m. Irish pride + good company + good food + good music = an epic night with Jim “Wolfie" McGrath! Friday, August 26 7 p.m. Don’t be the few not here full of cheer and pints of beer, partyin’ with Wine With Sue! Plus, "BHYC Big Ticket" raffle drawing. CULTURE & ARTS BEST DRESSED MAN IN ROCKAWAY BOOK SIGNING
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ursday, August 25 6 p.m. It’s no secret that good music goes with good food, so tonight—indulge in a big serving of both at The Rockaway Hotel’s Rooftop Dinner & A Band series! Smack your lips at local guest chef, Happy Jack’s jaw-dropping burgers, and rock your hips with the groovy GrayTrippers. $20 admission includes one drink, plus one plate. For tickets, visit: happenings/dinner-and-a-bandwww.therockawayhotel.com/108-10RockawayBeachDrive
QUEENS CARNIVAL 2022 Saturday, August 27 11 a.m. Sen. James Sanders, Jr. beckons all to the ultimate Rockaway fete of the year, Queens Carnival 2022! (See article on page 11). The all-day family fun event features a massive parade of Carnival masqueraders, mojo jumbies, live music, Caribbean cuisine, sandcastle building contest, fireworks display and more! Day’s lineup: 11 a.m. Carnival Parade, kicks off at Mott Avenue and Beach 21st Street; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sandcastle Building Contest, and fireworks display at sundown, both on Beach 17th Street boardwalk. For more info, contact Sanders’ office at 718-523-3069, email: LisaGeorgeCarnival@gmail.com or visit: https:// linktr.ee/queenscarnival2022MottAvenueandBeach21st Street, ending at Beach 17th Street boardwalk
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This year’s free Surf Music Festival features nine epic surf bands hailing from five states, jamming for three straight days starting at 5 p.m. at Beach 97th Street concession. For band lineup and more info, visit Facebook page: Rockaway Beach Surf MusicSandFestival.Shark, Beach 97th Street Bazaar
Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 5 p.m. daily
Tuesday, August 30 8 p.m. Ooh la la! Enjoy a movie poolside under the stars at The Rockaway Hotel. Tonight’s feature: rom-com, “To All the Boys I've Loved Before.” $30 admission includes: access to the pool and popcorn! Cash bar. For more info, visit: com/happeningshttps://www.therockawayhotel.108-10RockawayBeachDrive
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ROCKAWAY BEACH AUTISM FAMILIES END-OF-SUMMER BBQ Sunday,FUNDRAISERAugust282p.m.to6p.m. Join RBAF at their 2nd Annual Barbecue Social/Fundraiser at Knights of Columbus’ outdoor patio. Besides delish food ($15 entree incl. two sides/ take-out or dine-in), attendees will enjoy a sensory table, arts and crafts, water dunk tank & more! Plus, every child goes home with a back-to-school gift! For more info, incl. donating towards RBAF’s back-to-school drive, call 718450-5359 or visit: RockawayBeachAutismFamilies on Facebook/Instagram. 333 Beach 90th Street
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Friday, August 26 Join the Best Dressed Man in Rockaway for the book signing of his coming-of-age novel, “The Brooklyn Prep Years” at Knights of Columbus. Plus, dance the night away with Fools Night Out Trio. Books available for $20. Eighty percent of book proceeds go towards Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Graybeards and Ministry of Hope, so bring cash! 333 Beach 90th Street
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Tom O'Neill is the top lifeguard in the country. Photo by Joel Gitelson.
By Katie BeforeMcFaddenRockaway’s City lifeguards held their unofficial lifeguard Olympics last week, Riis Park’s Federal Lifeguards were once again dominating in the National Lifeguard Championship, and Riis’ Tom O’Neill was declared the National Men’s Overall Winner, making him one of the top lifeguards in the country.FromAugust 10 through 13, lifeguards from across the U.S. went to Hermosa, California to compete in the 2022 Jersey Mike’s USLA National Championship. LA County Surf Life Saving Association took home the whole championship in the A Division, but Riis Park had a strong showing, earning second place in the B Division championship, behind Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue. However, Thomas O’Neill was the Men’s Overall Points Top Finisher, with 87.75 points, putting him first above two LA County lifeguards and making him the top lifeguard in the country. The title came, miraculously after O’Neill suffered a back injury earlier this year, which he recovered from through rehabilitation.Throughout the weekend, O’Neill had some big wins, coming in first in the Rescue Race and in the Surf Race, a swim around a 400-meter course. Riis Park’s Drew Modrov came in third in this event, and Riis’ Daniel Collins came in sixth out of 20 contestants. O’Neill also came in second place in the Ironman event, a 1,400-meter course that includes a swim leg, a board leg, a ski leg and a beach sprint finish. Peter Ebert came in ninth and Daniel Collins came in eleventh in the Ironman. O’Neill also came in second place in the Run-Swim-Run event, an event in which Modrov placed fifth and Collins placed seventh. Peter Ebert came in fifth in the Open Mens Board Race and fourth in the Open Mens Surf Ski race. Riis Park also came in second place in the Taplin Relay, involving one swimmer, one board paddler, one surfskier and one runner. That Riis team consisted of Drew Modrov, Kyle Cornish, Peter Ebert and Thomas O’Neill. A team of Ebert and O’Neill came in fourth in the Open Mens Board Rescue Race, an event which left O’Neill bloody by the end. A team of Collins, Ebert and O’Neill also came in fourth in the Mens Open Board Relay. In the women’s events, Riis Park’s Molly Finn’s team of other Mid Atlantic lifeguards came in twelfth out of 19 teams in the Open Women’s Taplin Relay. Finn also came in eighth place out of 12 teams in the Open Womens Board Rescue Race. When patrons visit Riis Park’s beach, they can know they’re under the watch of some of the best lifeguards in the country.
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The fourth and final Question of the Week comes from Alaun H. in Arverne and he says, "My family hates that I watch wrestling, they say it's fake and why watch it but I tell them I enjoy it! Can you tell them to leave me alone!"
Lol! Ok, Alaun my friend I have to say you are not the only person that has faced this issue from family or friends or both. Listen, wrestling is a show and it's a show where you can suspend your disbelief and enjoy the characters and stories being performed. Keep watching wrestling, there is nothing wrong with it. Enjoy! Thank you for the great questions sent in and please keep on sending them to eavil183@yahoo.com Have a great weekend!
The first Question of the Week comes from William S. in Rockaway Park and he said, "There are rumors that the WWE will start to expand the NXT Brand from the UK to other countries. Do you have any information?" Yes William, I have heard that the NXT UK Brand will be shut down to be reopened as a new bigger brand and there are renewed talks of opening the NXT Brands in other countries. So, this is exciting news but again these are just talks. We will have to wait and see if further NXT Brands are opened throughout the world.
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The second Question of the Week comes from David T. in South Ozone Park, and he said, "I read your column about Ric Flair’s last match and I also read a lot of negative comments on social media about the match but I liked the match overall. I feel people were too negative, sorry this is sort of a question/comment." Hey David, I totally understand and listen, I agree. I think way too many people went into this match with high expectations of seeing a late ‘90s Ric Flair. I feel he did his best at his current age and the fans should had viewed this as a nostalgic thing. But overall I found the match good and it gave Ric Flair his last match. Now, he should not do another one. As I feel it will hurt his overall career.
The third Question of the Week comes from Stephen C. in Rockaway Beach and he said, "I saw that Johnny Gargano made his return to the WWE at Monday Night RAW. Do you think they will use him properly this time around?" Good question Stephen, but the question is did they not use him properly before when he was in NXT? I have to say they did use him properly. He received and earned a big push while he was with the brand. He was incredibly popular but now that he is back and on RAW, I'm a little hesitant to say if he will be placed in productive story lines. I can only hope he does so again as he is very popular with the fans.
This week we will answer questions sent in by you, the fans!
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