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Teamwork to the Rescue Two lucky Neponsit boys who got pulled out a little too far into the ocean on their paddle boards on Saturday, July 30, are safe thanks to the actions of some quick acting heroes.

Just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, the two 13-year-old boys on paddle boards drifted a little too far out,

and after an exhausting attempt to get back to shore, they alerted lifeguards that they were in trouble by waving their paddles.

As an emergency call was put in and first responders were on their way to Beach 135th Street, lifeguard Amber Walters swam out to get one of the victims on the pad-

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dle board. She was soon followed

by Firefighter Mark Aiken, who was off duty at the time, and then Firefighter John Evans who was among those who responded to the scene.

Together they helped bring both boys back to shore unharmed.

Job well done by all!

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A MEMBER OF THE BLUE GONE TOO SOON

By Katie McFadden

A family and the NYPD community is in mourning after the loss of one of their own. At around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, off duty Detective Brendan McVeigh was found in his Belle Harbor apartment with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Detective McVeigh later died from his injuries.

According to police, McVeigh, 28, was first discovered by his fiancée in their Beach 138th apartment on Sunday night. Officers responded and found a gun near his body. He was rushed by EMS to Kings County Hospital to be treated, but Detective McVeigh couldn’t be saved.

The next evening on Monday, August 1, the 9th Precinct, where McVeigh had worked, announced the news of his passing on social media. “With much sorrow, the 9th precinct mourns the passing of Detective Brendan McVeigh.

Brendan started his career as a patrol officer here in the 9th precinct and recently got promoted to the rank of Detective with the Ninth Precinct Squad. Detective McVeigh did his job with passion and was loved by all of us here in the 9th precinct. Our sincere hope is that the all knowing Almighty console his friends and family in this difficult period. We love you Brendan. Rest in perfect peace,” a Facebook post by the 9th Precinct read.

McVeigh’s family and fellow officers gathered outside of the hospital on Wednesday, August 3 to salute as he was transported to his final resting place. McVeigh will be laid to rest in the Hamptons on Saturday, August 6.

McVeigh joined the NYPD in 2015 and worked for the 9th Precinct in the East Village. In 2018, McVeigh was recognized by the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce as the 9th Precinct’s Officer of the Year.

Late last year, McVeigh was promoted to Detective. McVeigh was

a longtime resident of Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan, until he moved to Rockaway earlier this year.

After the announcement of his passing, the NYPD and Detectives Endowment Association both shared information on resources that provide support to officers dealing with mental health issues. “We are saddened to announce that the NYPD has suffered a tragic death of one of our detectives yesterday,” the NYPD shared. “To anyone who may be struggling, know that there is support available.

Behind each of these resources are people that care about your well-being.” The DEA shared, “Today, we mourn the tragic loss of our brother Detective, who died by suicide. The DEA is at his family’s side providing support. Please remember, you’re never alone.

Help is available 24/7. Text BLUE to 741741. Contact the DEA office for more confidential resources.”

It is believed Detective McVeigh is the second NYPD officer to die by suicide this year. A 52-year-old officer with 18 years on the job was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a home in Long Island in June. These latest incidents come after several NYPD suicides in recent years. Last year, three officers took their own lives.

In 2020, four officers died by suicide. In 2019, 10 officers took their own lives.

Following 2019, the city took steps to step up services to support NYPD officers who need help.

Finest Care, a program offering free confidential counseling for police officers was established.

The program now runs through Northwell Health. An officer who wishes to utilize this service can call 646-697-2020. The NYPD also offers a service to text BLUE to 741741. The state also recently implemented the 988 number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for anyone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

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At around 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, someone called 911 to report the vehicle in the ocean. Police responded for a water rescue and noticed the car in the water.

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A Night Out with the 100th

By Katie McFadden

Locals and law enforcement agencies from near and far filled the Beach 94th parking lot on Tuesday, August 2 for the 100th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event.

According to 100th Precinct Community Council President Kathy Heavey, the event was an overall success. Nobody went hungry as the night included a barbecue donated by Deirdre Maeves Market in Breezy Point and Bagel & Barista on Beach 116th Street. “We thank them for their generosity," Heavey said.

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The night was also an opportunity to dish out well deserved awards. “The Board especially loved awarding plaques to honor jobs well done. 100th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers PO Mercado and Detective Martini were given plaques for 100 Pct NCOs of the Year. The 100th Pct Community Affairs Unit, PO

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The event also included fun activities like face painting, balloon animals, performances by the Millennium dance group, DJ Lauren Haber, PO Victor Boamah music and much more. “All in all, and PO Jason Farell were awarded NNO2022 was a great success!” plaques for 100th Precinct Cops of Heavey said. the Year. We honored PO Brian Zeng for his great rescue of a choking infant with the Cop of the Summer 2022 Plaque.

Of course, we wanted to recognize our unsung heroes, our volunteers, so we awarded plaques to Paul Connelly, Maureen McGee and Curtis Oliver.

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2 Killed in Gun Violence Incidents

By Katie McFadden

It was a sad week for gun violence across the peninsula.

Among several different incidents, a Far Rockaway rapper and a 14-year-old Arverne teen were both killed.

The stream of recent gun violence began last Wednesday, July 27 when gunshots were heard around Beach 67th Street and Rockaway Freeway. Police found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg. A gunman had allegedly fired shots into the train, striking the young man.

He was transported to Brookdale Hospital in stable condition.

This incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been made.

On Saturday, July 30, just after 11:30 p.m., a woman was shot twice near Beach 38th and Beach Channel Drive. She drove herself

Rapper King Jigg was found dead Sunday. to St. John’s Hospital to be treated. On Sunday, just after 1 a.m., a man was shot in the back on Beach 17th Street. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital.

Just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, police from the 101st Precinct responded to a call of a man shot on Beach 38th Street near Bayswa-

ter Park. Anthony Edwards, 36, had been shot just a few blocks from his home. He was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene

by EMS. Edwards was also known as a local rapper named King Jigg.

On Monday, August 1 at around 9:30 p.m., officers from the 100th Precinct responded to a 911 call for a person shot at a home in the vicinity of Hillmeyer Avenue and Beach 69th Street. Upon arrival officers found an 18-year-old male with gunshot wounds to both his face and hand. The victim was immediately transported to Jamaica Hospital where he is listed as critical condition.

The following morning on August 2 at 7:15 a.m., officers responded to an unconscious juvenile male in the driveway of a home in the same vicinity of the shooting. The 14-year-old boy named Shawn Frye, found with at least one gun shot wound, was pronounced

Shawn Frye, 14, was found dead on Tuesday. dead at the scene. It is believed at this time both shooting victims are a result of the same incident involving a drive-by shooting.

Queens Royal Priesthood will hold a shooting response on Thursday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Beach 38th Street and Beach Channel Drive.

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***** We’ve now got a Top 10 in The Rockaway Times Photo Contest. A total of nine judges (from the Rockaway Times, NYC Ferry, NYC Parks, and Jamaica Bay – Rockway Parks Conservancy) had an excruciating time narrowing down from the Top 30 photos which are on display on the boardwalk. Congratulations to the Top 10 – all of whom will be eligible to win the top prize of $500. The final is scheduled from Friday, August 12. See the Top 10 on Pages 13 and 14. ***** And we’re already planning next year’s contest. We are half-thinking of spotlighting “people” in Rockaway. Now’s a good time of year to get fun photos with people swim-

ming, enjoying sunsets, taking the ferry, whatever! The idea is to combine a great Rockaway scene with great Rockaway people. ***** We continue to get more awesome photos than we can print for our Local Color feature –thank you!– and this week we’re giving full attention to the Photo Finalists and Local Color will return next week. If you want to join the Local Color fun, please send (no more than 2!) photos each week to Mail@Rockawaytimes. com ***** In our “Spotted” photo last week with three people holding up Rockaway Times t-shirts in Maynooth, Ireland outside McMahon’s Pub, we said it was owned by Mike McMahon who owns Rogers on Beach 116th Street. Nope, it’s owned by his brother, Jimmy McMahon, who is a local here as well.

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A Night Out With the 101 The community came out strong for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2. The 101st Precinct held their annual event at O’Donohue Park on Beach 17th Street.

With food, drinks, games, music, entertainment, toys for the kids and plenty of community resources, the 101’s NNO was a fun night of unity and community.

Plenty of guests stopped by to help celebrate the occasion including Senator James Sanders, Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers and even Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell.

The night also provided the community an opportunity to connect with new 101 Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Timothy Shulz.

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RABBI EPSTEIN AND ASSEMBLYWOMAN AMATO VISIT TEMPLE BETH EL

On Saturday morning, July 30, as part of a Shabbat program on “Leadership,” Rabbi Rebecca Epstein, Spiritual leader of West End Temple in Neponsit and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato of the 23rd District, visited Temple Beth El of Rockaway Park.

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The Best Dressed Author in Rockaway

By Katie McFadden

For the past five years, it’s been hard to ignore the tall guy in the flashy suits dancing just about everywhere in Rockaway. In a 2018 interview with the man behind the getup, The Rockaway Times officially dubbed him, “The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway.” Last week, a book by the same name hit online bookstores with proceeds going to charity. Owen Loof can now call himself “The Best Dressed Author in Rockaway.”

From the boardwalk concessions to events at the Knights, parades and pubs, it seems Owen Loof is just about everywhere nowadays, and his wardrobe keeps growing. What started with a flamingo print suit, has turned into a closet full of options for every occasion. How did the “Best Dressed Man in Rockaway” begin? Well, he was always in there.

His book’s cover photo at age 18 is evidence. It just took some character development over the years. There are a number of things that Loof can point to as a contributing factor to his fashionably fun antics, but he says it all began with his Catholic high school days in the ‘60s. And you can read all about it in his first fictional novel, “The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway: The Brooklyn Prep Years.”

When the pandemic came roaring in, shutting social life down in 2020, Loof was a well-dressed man with nowhere to go. So he got to writing. And there’s no better researched subject than yourself. Loof started jotting down short stories from his early life, some that came from memories of his own experiences, some he adapted from the experiences of friends, and others, he plainly made up, taking creative license on his own life story. It was so much a work of fiction, that Loof started writing it with fake names, from friends to crushes to even the school he went to, “Hillbrook Prep” and his own name, “Oliver Leeds.”

After consulting with others, Loof was advised to “make it Rockaway,” by none other than Rockaway Times publisher Kevin Boyle. “It was originally The Life and Loves of Oliver Leeds” and was going to be one continuous story, but Kevin convinced me to make it Rockaway. Everyone

said, well, Oliver Leeds isn’t ‘The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway,’ so I changed it to Owen,” Loof said. In the preface of his book, Loof credits much of the Rockaway Times team for helping to make it possible. “Without The Rockaway Times, I would not have been given the title of ‘Best Dressed Man in Rockaway,’” he said. The RT team also had a helping hand in the early editing process.

Instead of making it a continuous story, Loof found his book would be better suited in parts. “The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway” series will be three parts, at least. This first installation, which Loof says could be a stand-alone book, focuses on his high school years at Brooklyn Prep. The next two, half of which he’s already written, will focus on the love life of Owen Loof, ending with the tale of him and his wife, Peggy, who unfortunately passed away in 2016, and who Owen dedicates his book to. Since Loof still needs to pen part two, the love stories may have to wait ‘til next year. But The Brooklyn Prep years offer plenty of laughs.

Loof’s book may strike up memories for those who went to Brooklyn Prep with stories of antics involving classmates and teachers (whose names have been changed.) It may strike up memories of old Rockaway with tales of the “Royal Cottages” bungalow colony and the old Irish Circle. But mostly, Loof hopes it resonates with anyone that is willing to

laugh. “I hope someone in Iowa who doesn’t know me reads the stories and goes ‘This guy’s nothing, you know what I did to my teacher in high school?’ I hope it conjures up memories for people of their high school days. I hope people can relate to some of the stories and get something out of it reflecting on their own life,” Loof said.

“This book is about high school and how Owen’s personality changed. When he started Brooklyn Prep, he was this shy, introverted person. There was some personality in there, but in this big school with all these smart people, he feels a little lost until he meets Tom Collins.

Things we did together in freshman year changed Owen’s whole personality and when Tom Collins left the school, Owen realizes he has to take on the mantle of Tom, take what he told him and take it up a notch while finding his own niche,” Loof said. “In high school, there’s nerds, jocks, etc, and Owen had to find what people would remember him for and these stories are the things he did. When I speak to old classmates, they say the

only thing I cared about was people laughing. I didn’t care if they were laughing at me or laughing with me, as long as people were laughing. The things I did were to make people laugh, to have a good time, to have fun.” They’re qualities that the real-life Owen Loof takes with him when he puts on the suits and brings laughs and smiles as “The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway.”

Not only is Loof’s book made to bring laughs. It’s all for a good cause.

Setting aside enough to cover the costs of self-publishing, Loof has decided to donate 80% of the proceeds from his book to four different charities. They include Tunnel to Towers, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Rockaway Graybeards and the charity of a friend Owen mentions in his book, Hope House Ministries. Each charity will get 20% of proceeds.

“The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway: The Brooklyn Prep Years” is now available on Amazon. Loof plans on hosting book signing events in the near future, where he’ll have copies available for purchase.

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Rockaway Photo Contest TOP 10 SELECTED

A total of nine judges (from the Rockaway Times, NYC Ferry, NYC Parks, and Jamaica Bay – Rockway Parks Conservancy) had an excruciating time narrowing down from the Top 30 photos which are on display on boardwalk. Congratulations to the Top 10 – all of whom will be eligible to win the top prize of $500. The final is scheduled for Friday, August 12. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s paper.

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Rockaway Photo Contest TOP 10 SELECTED

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This Week in History AUGUST 4 Keith Green was born.

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1944 - Anne Frank and her family were AUGUST 8 found hiding in Amsterdam by Nazis Brendan B.B Byrne was born.

Tom McVeigh was born.

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1945 - The first atomic bomb used in warfare was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.

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Far Rock Community Church Celebrates New Facility

By Kami-Leigh Agard

“This is a great day in Far Rockaway,” stated Rev. Dr. Les Mullings on Tuesday, August 2 at Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility, located at 1411 Central Avenue. Local pols and scores of community supporters and residents came to rejoice over the church’s newly built center, to which Lisa George, district manager for Senator James Sanders Jr.'s office, exclaimed, “I can’t believe this is in Far Rockaway.

This is something our community needs.”

Since 1986, FRCC has been a longstanding hub for care and service in the Far Rockaway community, especially during Hurricane Sandy, in which it was an official FEMA site, and the COVID pandemic. However, Rev. Dr. Mullings, who has pastored FRCC for over twenty years, had a vision for the church to serve the community much more.

“This project took us about seven to 10 years. Some may remember this site as the old Mel’s Chevrolet garage. We bought a piece of property here and did four or five renovations to get it to where we could have worship and meet as an assembly hall. And now with the help of local pols, the developer, countless community supporters and church parishioners, getting this building to where it is now allows us to continue our work and mission to be a hub for the Far Rockaway community,” Dr. Millings said. “I just feel so fulfilled, not just for me, but the community at large.”

The seating capacity in the church’s sanctuary is 665. Upstairs is the community section hosting culinary arts and entrepreneurship programs, both working with the city and state workforce; a daycare; Pre-K; and a state-of-the-art media center.

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Kingspoint Heights Development, has 150 apartments, retail space on the ground floor, and a parking garage in the basement.

The revamped building is part of the $288M Downtown Far Rockaway Revitalization Project spearheaded by then NYC councilman, now Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

Amongst those in attendance at the ribbon-cutting were local pols, Richards, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers and representatives for Congressman Gregory Meeks and Senator James Sanders Jr.’s offices.

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FAR ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH Continued from Page 16 Richards said, “When we started this journey with re-zoning downtown Far Rockaway, there were many fears held by the community about gentrification, that people would be pushed out. And today, we are vindicated because what you see happening here is people building in our community, for our community, and by our community. I think of all the meetings we had in this very building. It takes a true visionary to recognize when opportunities arise, and it’s not about recognizing, it’s about taking advantage of the opportunities, and Rev. Mullings, you have done that.

Congratulations. The rebuild of downtown Far Rockaway is not just about housing, but about community building.

“When you look at the $288M investment in this community— from the library, the sorely-needed infrastructure, the future of healthcare with expansion of ser-

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THURSDAY, August 4, 2022 vices in this space and more community facilities—at the end of the day, who do we serve? We’re here to serve the least amongst us to make sure that they have an opportunity for upward mobility.”

For CB 14 District Manager Jonathan Gaska, the revitalization of the church’s new building is representative of the broader vision for Far Rockaway’s rebuilding. “When I started 32 years ago, this building was a car dealership. Some may remember the old Mel’s Chevrolet. Downtown Far Rock was called ‘the village,’ and the rich folks from the Five Towns used to come here to shop, and now we’re going to bring that back. This building is a building block to bringing back downtown Far Rockaway to what it was. This is a true renaissance that I always hoped to happen, and Rev. Dr. Mullings being the visionary not just for the church, but Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS) located a few blocks down, shows that he is a leader in faith, education and community,” Gaska said.

Dr. Mullings not only wears the hat of pastor of FRCC, he is also the founder and CEO of Challenge Preparatory Charter School, which currently serves almost 1,000 students in grades K-10 at four locations in Far Rockaway, plus the CTE and Early College high school, which opened in August 2020. Also, last year under Mullings’s stewardship, Challenge partnered with CUNY’s School of Labor & Urban Studies to provide free college-level certifications and degree prerequisites.

For longtime parishioners and local residents of the communi-

ty, Beverly Williams and Maureen Osborne, Mullings’ determination to make FRCC’s new facilities a reality is a crowning moment.

“This feels wonderful. We are so proud. When you think of where we came from and where we are going, to see this come to fruition is the Lord’s vision. God is good.

He has taken us a long way. Pastor Mullings has been vigilant, and we are so proud of him. He is a true beacon in the Far Rockaway community,” they shared.

Co-pastor Derice Stanley, who has been a member of FRCC since in the days when members first met in the pastor’s living room, said, “With this new building, I look forward to meeting and bringing more people in the community to Christ. These are rough times we are living in, and people need to know the Lord.”

Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene is located at 1411 Central Avenue. For more info. about the church and its services, visit: www.frcc.church or FRCC_Church on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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LEGAL NOTICES Marvel Appraisal Services, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/24/2022. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 71-60 160th St., apt. A, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. General Purpose SCECKERT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/21/22. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 15-67 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: 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 process to the LLC, 38-03 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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.

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.

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We ran this last week with an error or two so let’s run it back: This trifecta of Rockaway Times t-shirts seems to resemble the flag of Ireland as Green, White, and Orange Rockaway Times t-shirts are on full display just outside McMahon’s Pub in Maynooth, Ireland. Who are those people behind the shirts? No clue –but we wonder if the idea was Guinness-inspired. McMahon’s in Maynooth is owned by local Jimmy McMahon who says he’s got an awesome staff keeping the place running like a top while he’s over here.

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CITATION File No.: 2020-5292/A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Estate of Joseph E. DiSpigno, Mildred DiSpigno, Gloria A. Pica, Maria Caracciolo, Ernest A. Tumolillo aka Mark Thomas, Allan M. Tumolillo, Immaculata Marie Cooney, Lorraine Alessi, Richard Quadrino, Ravonna Iffla, Debra Callegari, Estate of Anthony Quadrino, Ann Marie Quadrino, Edward Quadrino, Jr., Joanne Pomeranz, Noreen Quadrino, Justine Broderick, Donald Quadrino, Attorney General of the State of New York.

The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of Robert E. Tumolillo, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained Anthony Quadrino, Artie Quadrino, Mary Quadrino and Grace Quadrino, if living and if dead, to their heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if they died subsequent to the decedent herein, to their executors,

administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A copy of this citation and the accounting, as well as all amendments to it, if any, shall be served on the Guardian Ad Litem, Constantina Papageorgiou, Esq. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of Robert E. Tumolillo, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 10500 Shore Front Parkway, Apt 11R, Rockaway Park, NY 11694, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of Robert E. Tumolillo, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 8811 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 8th day

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of September, 2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $32,345.77 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant

to S.C.P.A. §1106(3); and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 14th day of July, 2022 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Janet Edwards Tucker Chief Clerk GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200 Lake Success, New York 11042 NOTICE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU AS REQUIRED BY LAW. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR; HOWEVER, IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR IT WILL BE ASSUMED YOU DO NOT OBJECT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY APPEAR FOR YOU, AND YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE FULL ACCOUNT FROM THE PETITIONER OR PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Accounting Citation.

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

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Floyd Bennett Field 18 must have a parent present Kayaking to sign a waiver. Staff will also Girl Scouts Yard Sale lead a marine science seining On Saturdays and Sundays at On Saturday, August 6 from 10 to do onshore for those who do 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., head to a.m. to 4 p.m., head to 1613 not want to go on the water.

Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn Cross Bay Blvd in Broad Chanfor a free kayaking program for Beach Flix: Jaws nel to shop and help support beginners. Open to those ages 6 Girl Scouts Troop 04434.

On Wednesday, August 10 at and up. Kayaks and life jackets 8:30 p.m., head to Beach 122nd provided. Bring snacks, water and Rockaway Market with a chair or blanket and enjoy sunscreen.

Street the summer movie everyone’s Yoga on the Beach with On Saturday, August 6 from been waiting for—JAWS! SponSonia 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head under sored by Rogers Pub. the elevated A train track at Every Saturday at 10 a.m., head RT Sandcastle Contest Beach 60th for an outdoor marto Beach 32nd join yoga instrucket including vendors such as: Save the date. Sunday, August tor Sonia for meditation and Blacksmith’s Breads, Edgemere 14, we host our Sandcastle Con- movement stretches. Bring a towFarm, Horman’s Best Pickles, test on Beach 109th. Registra- el, yoga mat, and water.

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CITATION ADMINISTRATION CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, QUEENS COUNTY CITATION - File No. 2021-2033 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Kelly Dewitt, Public Administrator of Queens County, To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Hector Ramirez, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by Raizy Jaffa, Controller, Rockaway Care Center LLC, who is domiciled at 353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at Queens General Court House, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, New York, on the 1st day of September, 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, granting Letters of Administration upon the estate of the decedent to Kelly Dewitt, distributee of the Decedent or upon default to the Public Administrator of Queens County or should they be permitted to renounce, then to Gregory Choi, as Petitioner’s Nominee or to such other person as may

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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 representation 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 Decedent’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 REQUESTED, YOU, OR AN ATORNEY ON YOUR BEHALF, MUST CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO THIS DATE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT AS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE IT WILL BE FOUND YOU CONSENT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. Dated, Attested 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

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LEGAL NOTICE CITATION FILE NO. 2022-196/A SURROGATE'S COURT: SARATOGA COUNTY 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 Perkins, Esq., and to Brenda Levine, cousin (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 Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York; the residence and/or post office addresses of said Brenda Levine are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; and if Brenda Levine be dead, then to all of the distributees, 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.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before 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 admitting 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 Testamentary issue to Laurence Deutsch. Letters of Trusteeship issue to_____. Letters of Administration c.t.a issue to_____.

Further relief sought (if any): Dated, Attested and Sealed, July 18, 2022 HON. Richard A. Kupferman Surrogate Chief Clerk Lisa M Hastings Jessica R. Botelho, 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. SURROGATE’S COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SARATOGA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD LEVINE, FILE NO. 2022-196/A DECEASED NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the proceeding captioned 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 consented to electronic filing. Electronic filing offers significant benefits for attorneys 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 immediate email notification of the filing.

The NYSCEF System charges no fees for filing, serving, or viewing the electronic 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 represented by an attorney: Counsel for parties served with this notice must either: 1) immediately record their representation 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. Exemptions from mandatory e-filing are limited to attorneys who certify in good faith that they lack the computer hardware 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)] 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 unrepresented 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 www.nycourts.gov/efile-unrepresented. Unrepresented litigants also are encouraged to visit www.nycourthelp.gov or contact the Help Center in the court where the proceeding was filed. An unrepresented litigant who consents to e-filing may cease participation at any time. However, the other parties may continue to e-file their court documents in the proceeding. For additional information about electronic filing and to create a NYSCEF account, visit the NYSCEF website at www.nycourts.gov/efile or contact the NYSCEF Resource Center (phone: 646-3863033; e-mail: nyscef@nycourts.gov).

Dated: 7/26/2022 Jessica R. Botelho, Esq. Harris-Pero & Botelho, PLLC Firm, 538 Maple Avenue, Suite C, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518-860-5668 jessica@saratogawills.com To: Linda Brent, Stephen Laverne, Howard Laverne, Brenda Levine, S. Scott Perkins, Esq. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GERALD LEVINE I, GERALD LEVINE, residing at 14 Concord Drive, City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament, in the manner following, that is to say: FIRST: I hereby revoke all prior Wills, 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 possible after my death. THIRD: I direct that my home at 14 Concord Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York be sold and the net proceeds be paid in accordance with Paragraph Sixth below. FOURTH: I give and bequeath my Volkswagen vehicle 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 wheresoever situate, I give, devise and bequeath to in equal shares to Laurence Deutsch and Steven Krakower. SEVENTH: I rent a storage unit at a storage facility known as Public Storage, 2995 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Virginia, 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 Government FERS Savings Incentive Plan.

NINTH: I nominate, constitute and appoint LAURENCE DEUTSCH to serve as Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. 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 declared 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.

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Ask the DOC

By Peter Galvin, MD

Monkeypox Recently, the WHO and CDC began considering issuing an emergency declaration concerning monkeypox. This infection, unheard of by most, seemingly came out of nowhere overnight.

Just as they did with COVID, news anchors are breathlessly reporting on the number of new cases. They seem to be trying to scare the hell out of everyone, even as they try to hang on to COVID as if it was still a real threat – it isn’t. To paraphrase WR Hearst, sensationalism sells newspapers. Risk of death from COVID is now about the same as it is for the common cold. Both

are a risk mostly to those who are chronically ill and severely compromised.

Monkeypox (MP) is still a rare infection that circulates in some animals in forested areas of Central and West Africa. Cases in humans have been reported in multiple countries. MP is closely related to smallpox, which was declared eliminated from the world in 1980.

MP is transmitted by close contact with an infected animal or human.

Human-to-human spread usually requires skin-to-skin contact with a person who has MP sores, rash, or scabs. It is also spread

through respiratory droplets or oral fluids during intimate sexual contact (kissing; oral, anal, and vaginal sex). It can also be spread by contact with objects and fabrics contaminated by the MP virus (clothing, bedding, and towels).

Symptoms of MP include fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpits, or groin), back and muscle aches, and fatigue. Not all MP patients suffer from these flu-like symptoms. Typically, about one to three days after the fever, a rash develops, usually first on the face, then the rest of the body including the mouth, vagina, and anus. The rash starts as flat red spots which become fluid filled, firm, raised bumps which eventually scab over and heal.

Human MP cases are rare. This year the WHO has reported cases in at least 23 countries that do not have endemic MP. For reasons that are yet unknown, almost all cases occur in men who have sex with men. Presently, MP appears to be of minimal to no risk to the general, non-homosexual, population.

The Rockaway Times Most importantly, death from MP is extremely rare. The CDC recommends that anyone who has MP symptoms AND has either 1. Travelled during the month preceding the illness to countries in Africa or elsewhere that have reported MP cases or, 2. Had contact with a person with suspected or confirmed MP or 3. Is a man who regularly has sex with other men should seek medical care.

There is no specific treatment at present for MP, however severe cases or cases in those who are immunosuppressed, pregnant, breastfeeding, or younger than 8 years may be placed on antiviral treatment. A vaccine is available and is being administered to the small segment of the population that is at risk. Since MP is not airborne, preventing infection merely involves avoiding close contact with at-risk or infected individuals.

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Choice and Non-Resistance If you have ever found yourself in a situation that suddenly seems wrong, you will know what I’m talking about here. It all comes back to being present, being aware, being open to checking “is this good in my life?” for big things, little things, life things and then creating a process to change a “no” answer to that question that may come up. All four: presence, awareness, inquiry, change.

Seems so simple, yet we often don’t take the time to check in.

More and more I do this. I think it is how I arrived to a place of peace, love and joy.

I haven’t had a manicure and a pedicure since early March 2020.

It used to be something I “had” to do. I wouldn’t think about not getting them. I wouldn’t think about caring for my toe and finger nails myself. Then something happened. When our norm is no longer available, we can only adjust. I adjusted to doing it myself using as non-toxic materials as I

can get. If I had used the above “four” to ask myself about manicures/pedicures even once, I would have told myself how I don’t like all the toxicity and how much do I really like sitting there?

(This is not to say, by the way, that I would never have a manicure/ pedicure again nor that I judge anyone now who does. This is my moment now.) I put into practice choosing change, rather than reacting in change when something happens. There is no choice then but to change. So better to analyze and change by choice.

This whole practice led me to an exploration, understanding and adaptation of non-resistance.

Sometimes we cannot get past limitations doing something the same way every time. We just repeat. I became aware of this working into a yoga pose and thinking about how to release a specific part of the lower back area for someone I have the pleasure of guiding in yoga practices. I adapted this method of non-resistance and it has changed everything. Breathing in to the exact second moment,

allowing the body to go just as far, then breathing to allowing the body to go deeper.

This also applies to our minds and heart space. For example, you’re thinking in a certain way over and over about a problem.

No solution is arising. Thinking the same in a tight wound up way.

So thinking about easing the constriction and omitting some of the words in the story and start to ease away from it. Little by little. With the breath. Easing off, and then maybe opening for a solution to arise. This has been my experience. Same with feelings. Being in a feeling and with it even if it is negative. Release into the feeling to figure out the cause of it.

“I want to be at peace with most everything in my life. I allow for flow to change.”

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AUGUST HOROSCOPES

Lucky beaches: 78, 109, 65 Aries:

Lucky beaches: 78,49,110

Cancer:

Capricorn:

Love is calling you! Be bold and take chances in relationships and it’ll pay off big time. Just remember that real love takes work.

Lucky beaches: 122, 55, 43

Libra:

You'll find prosperity and Are you itching to creUse discipline to manigood fortune are within ate something beautiful, fest the things you want. your reach this month, ArCancer? Use that creative It isn’t selfish to look for ies. Challenges will be overcome if you energy and show the world more in this life, so don’t maintain a positive attitude. what’s been going on in your head. let the opinions of others Lucky beaches: 72,84, 23 Lucky beaches: 45,119,56 influence you.

Lucky beaches: 88,70,134 Taurus:

Leo:

Clear boundaries need Happy Birthday you diScorpio: to be established in order vine thing! This year you Is change in the air? to keep things running have been learning to love Take your time and don't smoothly between you and yourself and it’s finally paylet other people's anxieyour loved ones. Take time ing off. You deserve respect ty cause you to rush into anything you to really listen this month. so don’t settle for anything less. True love aren't ready for.

Lucky beaches: 99,107, 52 is still worth searching for.

Lucky beaches: 90,115,128 Lucky beaches: 115,116,109 Gemini:

pay off.

Go after the things you most desire this month, Gemini. When you put your mind towards your goals this month, your work will

Aquarius:

Listen to the feedback the others around you are giving. Are you attempting to move too quickly in your relationship or career? Remember that the right things take time.

Lucky beaches: 116,78,112

Virgo:

You may feel more sensual this month, Virgo. Get in touch with a friend from the past who may have a secret to tell you.

Sagittarius:

Don't waste your time with situations that aren't healthy for you. You may find it hard to get motivated this month.

This is a good time to lay low.

Lucky beaches: 74,91,117

Pisces:

Are you projecting your faults onto another person in your life?

Take time to actually listen to your heart. One night of quiet and self-care each week can help you stay sane and balanced.

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ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

Take a wild ride on the rock side West meets East with pianist, Joel Forrester’s team-up with dynamic with The GrayTrippers at RBQ. Japanese jazz violinist, Michi Fuji.

97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd As sun lovers flock to our beaches, 375 Beach 92nd Street Rockaway’s dining, drinking and arts establishments also dominate Saturday, August 6 ONGOING LIVE MUSIC the social scene, including for those 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. of you lusting an AC break. So, plan Saturday night forecast: 100% jazz Tunesday Tuesdays your Rockaway crawl with the ul- with Rockaway music man Simon 8 p.m. timate guide to what’s happening Chardiet and his band at Caracas.

Looking for a fun open mike night around town—The Rockaway Times’ Caracas, Beach 106th Concession in The Rock? Connolly’s is a local Good Times page! favorite, and with Professa Squid Saturday, August 6 as maestro, grab the chance to strut LIVE MUSIC 8 p.m. what you’ve got! 7 p.m. sign up.

Dan’s Band takes to The Wharf Thursday, August 4 155 Beach 95th Street deck with some fine tunes to the 6 p.m.

Ladies and Gentlemen, and chil- backdrop of the city skyline.

Thirsty Thursdays 416 Beach 116th Street dren of all ages! Local music teach7 p.m. er’s family band, Levy & Co., breaks Irish Indie folk artist Niall ConnolSaturday, August 6 out classic rock ’n' roll tonight at Caly continues his Thursday evening 8 p.m. racas.

Sayra’s Wine Bar residency.

Sail with Th e Knobs to the Iroquois Caracas, Beach 106th Concession 91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd Yacht Club for a chock-full night of classic and alternative rock tunes.

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Tonight at Whit’s! Expect the unexBHYC 2022 SUMMER CONCERT 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. pected with Adam Cardone’s mesToo Fat Guys is back at Bungie with SERIES merizing magic, Cardone waxing the a buffet of acoustic tunes. Care to say With summer on full blast, get vinyl and puffs of Smoke Session by more please? your weekend partay pumpin’ at Polo Groundz.

377 Beach 92nd Street the Belle Harbor Yacht Club Foggy 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd Wharf Deck’s 2022 Summer Concert Sunday. August 7 Series (533 Beach 126th Street). This 4 p.m.

Friday, August 5 week’s lineup: Breezy’s GrassLighters light up the 5 p.m.

Squid Squad spreads its tentacles, Sugar Bowl with their all-embracing Thursday, August 4 taking over Sand Shark with the ulti- blend of rock, folk, bluegrass and R&B. 7 p.m.

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The shenanigans begin with Irish Uptown will be the jam as Rocka- kickin’ lineup of acoustic rock.

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ARTS 129-18 Newport Ave Close out you weekend at Rogers with singer/songwriter Gerald Bair’s MURAL UNVEILING AT RBCO Friday, August 5 golden voice and stirring storytellSunday, August 7 8 p.m.

Mike & Miley are back at Rogers ing.

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203 Beach 116th Street pourin’ pitchers of your fave rock Artist extraordinaire, Craig Bensch, gems. unveils his never-before-seen mural Sunday, August 7 203 Beach 116th Street at Rockaway Brewing Co. It’s the talk 6:30 p.m.

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OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN CALLIE’S OUTDOOR MOVIE ON THE LAWN: FINDING NEMO Wednesday, August 10 7:30 p.m.

With the sun getting ready to set, enjoy a movie outdoors on the lawn at Callie’s. Tonight’s feature is Pixar animated film, “Finding Nemo.” *Weather permitting.* 410 Beach 129th Street SHOP LOCAL BETSY’S BUNGALOW SUMMER POP-UP MARKET Saturday, August 6 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Forget online or the big-box stores!

Support local by heading to Betsy’s Bungalow Summer Pop-Up Market featuring an eclectic trope of artisans vending one-of-a-kind, won’t-findthem-anywhere-else handcrafted items. For more info and updates, follow @betsysbungalow on Instagram.

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Every Saturday and Sunday through October 22, support and shop local at RISE’s (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) Rockaway Market Street, the peninsula’s first outdoor farmers’ market, located under the elevated train line on Beach 60th Street. Credit cards, SNAP, and WIC vouchers are all accepted. Open rain or shine! Parking available.

Beach 60th Street (under the elevated train line) SPECIAL MENTION FIREFIGHTER TIMOTHY KLEIN FUNDRAISER Sunday, August 7 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come out Rockaway Strong to support Canarsie’s bravest at the Firefighter Timothy Klein Fundraiser for the Fight For Firefighters Foundation at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club. $50 entry includes unlimited beer, food, music and a mug. Plus, Two Degrees is back at the BHYC with another round of music to support NYC’s bravest. Plus, raffles, 50/50s, tee-shirt and tank sales.

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Rockaway Beach Volleyball Standings The Rockaway Beach Volleyball League is back in action this summer, but as quick as it came, the season will soon come to an end.

The RBVL, which plays every Wednesday night up at Riis Park, is well underway and down to just two weeks left. John McCann recently shared the latest standings in the league as Week 9 came to a close last Wednesday. See the score tables for the standings.

Championship week begins next week. It all kicks off with an End of Season Party after the games at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10. Ready in 10 will be playing some tunes at the party at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club.

The RBVL Championship will take place that following Saturday, August 13. For the latest standings, check out: http:// rbvl.com/

Summer Classic Playoffs Begin

The Summer Classic Playoffs are here! The first champions have been crowned by The Graybeards, but now all the action is back at St. Francis de Sales. Men's Open Quarterfinals are tonight, Thursday, August 4 and semifinals are next Thursday.

Kennedy's took the regular season title in Division 1 while Coastal Real Estate topped Division 2. On Monday, Quarterfinals begin for Boys Grammar Middle and Boys High School.

J & E Industries is the top seed in BGM followed by BHYC. Blue Bear Risk Management and R. Tyne Painting lead the pack in Boys High School. Boys Grammar Senior Quarterfinals are Tuesday after the regular season ended in a 3-way tie for first

between NYBS Mechanical, Delmar Pizzeria, and Seany Pizza. Quarterfinals for BGM also continue.

Wednesday, August 10 is semifinals for all three divisions and the championships are Friday, August 12 with Boys Grammar Middle at 6:15 p.m., Boys Grammar Senior at 7:30 p.m., and Boys High School at 8:45 p.m.

On the female side, Girls Grammar Senior continues regular season play and playoffs begin on Monday August 15.

Girls High School quarterfinals are this Wednesday August 10 in the gym and continue the following week. Women's Open also completes regular season play and begin their playoffs on August 15.

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What a Fun Run

By Keith Goldberg

The 19th edition of the Graybeards Family Run once again provided one of the highlights of summer in Rockaway, producing a fabulous night with over 400

runners participating. Spectators more than doubled race attendance, cheering the runners of all ages, and then convening in the Fr. Grogan Memorial Schoolyard at St. Francis de Sales, to celebrate with food and beverages, music from DJ Poppa D, games and children’s rides, raffles and awards.

The children’s races kicked things off at 6:30 p.m. with waves of runners pouring down Rockaway Beach Blvd to receive their ribbons after completing their trek. Rockaway’s Special Athletes followed, drawing a tremendous response from the crowd. The 1 Mile set off at 7 p.m. and Richie Aiken defended his title in 5:55.

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Jack O’Grady, Tommy Aiken, Timmy Nichtern, and David Graves completed the top 5 males. Maddie Youngberg was the female champion in 6:35, followed by Ashlee Ferriola, Logan Leahy, Lauren Hayden, and Madeline Jamin. This year’s 5k race again featured segments along the Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach Blvd., and Neponsit Avenue. Patrick Goldberg also defended his championship, winning in 17:06.

John Stravalle and Tom Patchett were next behind Goldberg. Elle Riches is the champion on the female side, taking the plaque in 20:41. Morgan Harkins was second, and Mary Edwards third.

Age Group winners were as follows: 12 and under- Male-Nicholas Donovan, Female-Niamh Mullen 13-15 Male-Richie Aiken, Female-Elle Riches 16-20-Male-John Stravalle, Female-Annie Price 21-29-Male-Patrick Goldberg 30-39-Male-Ryan Woerner, Female-Mary Edwards 40-49-Male-Brendan Lally, Female-Kerry Brady 50-59-Male-Tom Patchett, Female-Kathy Sosnowski 60-69-Male-Steve Gifford, Female-Patricia Loughran 70-79 Male-Russell Hauk, Female-Jackie McGinty Many thanks for this great evening are due to the sponsors- Footlocker (Jeanne Lavin Zocks), The Wave, Harbor Light, Jameson’s, Bugalou Productions, Rockaway Times, and Bedford Funding; NYPD and 100 Pct CAO Farrell; NYC Parks; DSNY (Kevin Bagley and JoJo O’Grady); Fr. Bill, Fr. Jim, and the SFDS rectory Staff; Race Director Joe Featherston; Jim and Charmaine McVeigh of Rockaway Track Club/Boardwalk Timing; Felix Gilroy, Chris Gilroy; Bill Egan, Billy Egan, Mike Egan and WPE Catering; Allison Bagley, Jean Bagley, Kim Green, Graybeards Administrative wonder woman Jean Condon; all my fellow Graybeards who turned out to volunteer in droves, and all the runners and their families. Mark your calendar for the

20th annual Graybeards Family Run on Friday July 28, 2023. We hope that everyone who has participated in the run over the years will come out and join in for this special anniversary event.

Photos by Tom Farley, LeighAnn Cromie, Kristina Ludica and Lauren Rafferty.

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GRAYBEARDS CHAMPS CELEBRATE Eternal glory and fame was bestowed upon the newest champions of The Graybeards Division of the Summer Classic at The Wharf on Thursday, July 28. The Legends champs were led by MVP John Cortese. Rookie of the Year

honors went to Dean Neligan. On the Young Guns side Brian Kelly earned the MVP while several good additions to the league got top rookie honors: Curtis Borgstede, Joe Caiazzo and Joe Carvalhido.

The Legends. (Back Row) Matt Regan, John Strehle, Dean Neligan, John McCann and Conor Murray. Front Row: Mike Morley, Joe Loconte, John Cortese and John Mullally (missing Bill Armstrong).

The Young Guns Championship Team. Back Row: John Hammersley, Maclean Moore, John Riley and Jack Palmese. Front row: Brian Kelly, Sean Greene, Joey Carbalhido and Dennis Cook.

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Wrestle Talk RIC FLAIR'S LAST MATCH RESULTS & 1CW PRO LIVE

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So, this past weekend we had Ric Flair's last match ever and I have to say it got a lot of mixed reactions. Ric Flair and his partner Andrade El Idolo went on to defeat the team of Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. There were several big names from the pro wrestling world in attendance. We saw The Undertaker, Mick Foley, Michelle McCool and Diamond Dallas Page who came to support Ric during his last match.

Now, going back to the mixed reactions from fans, with many saying that Ric looked awful in the ring and that his strikes and chops were not the usual strikes and chops Ric Flair delivers. Now let's stop right there. Ric Flair is 73 years old and for a man who has been in the wrestling business for over 50 years, if you expected to

too high. I have to say I enjoyed the match. At his age, I didn't expect too much from him, but he still performed better than most of the so-called wrestlers out there with contracts. I wish Ric Flair all the best, but I will say this, Ric, please, this has to be your last match. You put in enough time, it's time to finally hang those boots up.

Now, the question of the week is a question that I get emailed on a weekly basis… "Where are you wrestling next?" Well, my next live appearance will be at my home 1CW Pro Wrestling on Saturday August 6, in Houston, Delaware. This will be one of 1CW Pro's huge events, as they will hold their Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony along with an action packed line up. That see Ric Flair work in the ring like night, I will be facing a huge he was still in his prime, well I'm man named Tiberius Asante who sorry your expectations were just at the last show, after I won the

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