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100th Precinct Has a Night Out After a hiatus due to covid, National Night Out Against Crime was back on Tuesday, August 3. The 100th Precinct Community Council celebrated in the Beach 94th Parking lot near the precinct. Their event included resources from local law enforcement

and fire agencies, a rock-climbing wall, bouncy house, basketball, a DJ, a caricature artist and balloon artist, a barbecue, snacks like cotton candy, dance performances, raffles, a community art project, the presentation of proclamations and a Zumba class led by Lisa G. to end the night. Congratulations to the 100th Precinct Community Council on holding another successful event that brought the community and NYPD together. Photos by Katie McFadden

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THE 2021 ROCKAWAY TIMES PHOTO CONTEST WE HAVE A WINNER!

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It was a nail biter. The Rockaway Times Photo Contest came down to the wire with nine judges first having to choose a Top 3 out of a Top 10 of truly spectacular photos. With a crowd gathered at Caracas on the boardwalk on Friday, July 30 for the finals, judges’ votes were tallied and photos by Gina Brennan, Richard Santaga and Andrew Stangel were selected as the Top 3. Master of Ceremonies, Nicole Taylor-Lang, announced the finalists and then told the crowd judges would have another vote

to select the Grand Prize winner. All three photos received at least one vote for first place but after a final count, Nicole asked for a drumroll and announced the winner of the 2021 Rockaway Times Photo Contest: Gina Brennan! Gina’s winning photo was taken with an iPhone. Photography equipment and editing techniques used for contest winners and finalists have varied through the six years of the contest. So you don’t have to be a pro, you just have to have a good eye for a great shot! Gina’s photo of people enjoying a sunset at The Wharf captured a classic Rockaway scene: a beautiful sunset with people soaking in good vibes. With the win, Gina takes home The Grand Prize of $500, a cover feature and bragging rights for a whole year! Runners-up Richard Sanataga and Andrew Stangel received gift certificates to either Bungalow Bar or Whit’s End for their moon photos. All Top 10 finishers also received a t-shirt emblazoned with their photo on front. All those photographers who earned a Top 30 spot and had their photos put on display Continued on page 4

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CONTEST WINNER Continued from Page 3 on the boardwalk were invited to take home the poster-sized version. Those who didn’t pick theirs up have until August 8 to stop by the Parks Office near concession on Beach 86th Street and Shore Front Parkway. The finals were the culmination of the annual contest that began in February. More than

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1,300 photos were emailed in and were reviewed by judges from The Rockaway Times, the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Parks and NYC Ferry. Judges agreed that many stellar photos were left out of the Top 30, which were selected in early May. The Rockaway Times congratulates Gina and top finishers and is thankful for all the support from the community and sponsors. Can’t wait ‘til next year!

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101st Precinct Has a Night Out After a hiatus due to covid, National Night Out Against Crime was back on Tuesday, August 3. The 101st Precinct Community Council celebrated at O’Donohue Park in Far Rockaway. Their event included resources from local law enforcement agencies and others, a

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Community Calls on Governor to Support Water Safety By Isabella Guerriero

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato is fighting to prevent drownings not only in Rockaway, but across the state. On Tuesday, August 3, on the boardwalk at Beach 17th Street, Pheffer Amato joined the Water Safety Coalition, elected officials, and other community leaders to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign the Water Safety Commission bill, A.7734/S.7129, into law. The commission would focus on increasing access to water safety education in public schools and underserved communities. The conference started with introductions from Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato, who thanked all the advocates and community members who came to speak, as well as her co-sponsor, Buffalo Senator Tim Kennedy, who fully supports her in the senate for this bill. She spoke of the tragic drownings of children in the Rockaways and around New York state, all of which could have been prevented. She stated that

10 people die each day from unintentional drownings, with two out of 10 being children under the age of 14, and disproportionately members of low-income communities. The commission would focus on creating a roadmap of solutions for the state. First to speak, was Clare Hilger, a member of the Water Safety Coalition and secretary of the Rockaway Beach Civic Association. She recalled being at the beach last summer when two swimmers went missing, and despite first responders’ best efforts, one swimmer drowned. She said, “Before we have to go to helicopters land-

ing on beaches, we should try starting in the classroom.” The Water Safety Coalition, which includes the Rockaway Beach Civic Association, is working to make water safety education an essential right to all. The coalition is currently working to support upcoming bills S2207 and A2208, which aim to make water safety education mandatory in schools. Hilger acknowledged the need for a public pool in Rockaway but said water safety can be taught out of the water as well. There is no negative to this bill she said, which will empower children with knowledge to pre-

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vent drownings. Next to speak was Shawn Shevlin of the Swim Strong Foundation, a nonprofit focused on reducing unintended drownings and water-based accidents. The foundation, which has been in Rockaway for 13 years, has taught more than 10,000 students, and has given one million dollars’ worth of free swim lessons to children in need. Shevlin talked about drowning being a global epidemic, with one person dying every 70 seconds due to drowning. “Our goal should not be to keep our children away from the water, but to educate them about the nature, challenge, behavior, and dangerous conditions of each different type of body of water, so they can make decisions that will keep them safe in, on, and around, that body of water,” she said. For more information on the foundation, go to swimstrongfoundation.org. Kate Krause, founder of Rising Tide Effect, a nonprofit organizaContinued on page 7

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COMMUNITY CALLS Continued from Page 6 tion that seeks to bring positive change to underserved communities through the aquatic experience, spoke of the importance of the bills, which would work on fixing the disparity in underserved communities, since swimming instruction has long been something only affluent families can afford for their children. With 53 public pools in NYC, and an additional 50 pools in public schools, resources are available to be used for free instruction for all New Yorkers. Along with Krause was Tamia Davis, one of Rising Tide Effect’s first students. She began her swim journey just a month ago and is now able to swim independently. “In order to have fun in the water, we must know safety or at least the basics to prevent us from drowning,” she said. Lisa George, who works for Senator James Sanders and is a part of the Heart of Rockaway Civic Association, shared a story of two Rockaway residents, who taught both her and her son how to swim right in Far Rockaway.

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They also taught her that the Far Rockaway end of the beach is extremely dangerous, due to the riptide and rip currents, but since it appears so calm, it can put many people at risk. She also spoke about people who come down to Rockaway for the day, who are put at risk because they were not taught water safety. George urged the Governor to sign this bill. Edwin Williams, Heart of Rockaway Civic president, said that many kids face mental fears of the water since they do not know how to swim. He says two high schools in Rockaway have inoperable pools that should be used to teach people of all ages how to swim. Next to speak was Cynthia Hicks

from the Laru Beya Collective, a nonprofit surfing organization based in Rockaway. She was hired as a teacher for Citywide Aquatics as part of the free learn to swim program, which was forced to end due to Far Rockaway High School having to be shut down for mandatory renovations. Hicks also recalled a time where she had to save a distressed swimmer who had been living in Rockaway all their life, but had no knowledge of basic swimming knowledge. The Laru Beya Collective works closely with Patagonia, which has four murals across the city that feature a water safety coalition call to action. For more information on the Laru Beya Collective’s

free learn to swim programs, go to larubeyacollective.com State Senator Joe Addabbo showed his support for the bill by speaking about the work the commission has to do including evaluating the efficiency of current programs, developing other programs and making sure they’re accessible, and educating everyone about water safety. Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson spoke on behalf of District 31. The bill focuses on access to programs such as Laru Beya and Swim Strong, and Anderson made that clear. He thanked the advocates and leaders for supporting these bills. Dolores Orr, chair of Community Board 14, expressed her disappointment in past leaders who did not follow through on commitments to teaching water safety. She urged the Governor to sign the bill and got the crowd excited about it too. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato closed out the conference and urged the Governor once again to sign the bill into law and thanked all who came out to support this cause.

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***** Congratulations to Gina Brennan who snapped the winning photo in this year’s Rockaway Times Photo Contest. Her picture of people enjoying a sunset at The Wharf was spectacular and captured a nice slice of Rockaway life. The top runners-up were photos by Richard Santaga and Andrew Stangel and the voting by nine judges was tight! There was clear consensus that this year’s contest was the best yet with all Top 30 photos worthy of winning. And we have to say, the boardwalk looks naked without the beautiful photos! We’re really proud to run such a great event each year. And we do it with the help of willing sponsors: Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC), NYC-Ferry, and NYC Parks. (A reminder to those who

had their photo enlarged and placed on the boardwalk or ferry dock: you can pick up the photo at the Parks Department office at the Beach 86th Street concession. Please pick it up by Sunday, August 8). ***** And congratulations to all who came out for The Rockaway Times Sandcastle contest. Katie McFadden revived this fun day on the sand a few years back when she realized nobody was doing an official one. Long gone West End Realty used to run a contest but once they closed, the original contest faded away–until Katie got it going again. ***** One of our favorite people around town implored us to tell drivers to pay attention to Stop signs and actually stop. The problem is we don’t know if those people know how to read so we’re printing this hoping someone tells them that red sign at the corner means stop. He also said Beach 108th Street with construction (and construction cones) is an ob-

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RISE Summer 2021 Shore Corps Program The Shore Corps students are working toward presenting their work at RISE’s End of Summer Celebration, which will take place Friday, Aug. 13 at the RISE building and is open to parents, guardians, and donors to attend. The next cohort of the Shore Corps program will meet during the academic year, starting in the beginning of September, and will run until next spring. Students in 9th-12th grade who live in or attend school in and around the Rockaway peninsula are eligible and encouraged to apply.

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Monday, July 5, marked the beginning of the Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity’s (RISE) Summer Shore Corps Program, which provides experience for high school students to work on projects with professionals in fields of environmental science, civic engagement, healthy food systems, and community planning. Students also participate in active outdoor recreation in small groups to better appreciate the natural resources of the Rockaway peninsula. Due to COVID-19, Shore Corps has been hybrid with virtual and optional in-person programming. This summer, the Shore Corps students have been rotating through three different projects covering the topics of urban planning, photography, and docent interpretation. They have been working in teams with the instruction and support of mentors from

various universities, including the Pratt Institute, The New School, the State University of New York, and LaGuardia Community College. Meanwhile, on their in-person days, students have been able to get lessons in fishing with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, surfing with the New York Surf School and Skudin Surf, as well as go kayaking

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This Week in History AUGUST 5 James Supple was born. Mike Dalton was born. Anne Murphy was born.

1876 - Thomas Edison patented the mimeograph machine. 1974 - President Nixon announced he would resign the following day as a result of the Watergate scandal

1861 - For the first time, the U.S. government levied an income tax. AUGUST 9 1962 - Marilyn Monroe died. Thomas Pulkowski was born. AUGUST 6 John Grillo was born. Janice Ameruso was born.

1936 - Jesse Owens became the first American to win four gold medals in one Olympics. 1995 - Jerry Garcia, lead singer and 1945 - The first atomic bomb used in guitarist of the Grateful Dead, died. warfare was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. AUGUST 10 1997 - British prime minister Tony Yogi Barry was born. Blair and Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams meet—the first time in 76 1977 - David Berkowitz was arrested years that a British leader and an for the Son of Sam killings, IRA ally meet. 1993 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the second female U.S. AUGUST 7 Supreme Court justice. Jim Cunningham was born. 2007 - Barry Bonds passes Hank Aaron on baseball’s all-time homerun list. The record is discredited by many because of Bond’s alleged steroid use.

AUGUST 11 Shane Kulman was born. Lew Simon was born. Owen Loof was born. Dan Byrne was born.

AUGUST 8 Tom McVeigh was born. Michael Foley was born. Terri Bennett was born.

1934 - The first inmates arrived at the federal prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. 1956 - Abstract artist Jackson Pollock died in an automobile accident.

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Raccoon Times: Rockaway’s Nightlife TIKI BY THE SEA BRINGS IN THE JAZZ AND FUNK MELODIES By Nicole Taylor-Lang

When the word tiki comes to mind, most people are dreaming about an island oasis and delicious cocktails in little wooden carved Tiki glasses. Well now Rockaway has its own Tiki oasis, Rockaway Tiki Bar, also known as Tiki by the Sea ( 6720 Rockaway Beach Blvd). If you were there this past Saturday, July 31, you got to experience some fun live music, DJs and always a bonus, delicious Polynesian inspired drinks and food. This was my first time going to Tiki. I was looking forward to checking out the music and the overall aesthetic of the place. I got there and the band was set up outside. Musician D.Treut was on drums with Gene Perla on bass and Jamie "Breezy" Branch on trumpet/FX. They were playing some jazzy tunes or as D.Treut likes to call it “American spirit music.” The music was drawing in passersby. Once the band took a quick break, I went inside to check out the bar. I love the tropical vibes. I ordered myself a Mai Tai and yes, it was delicious! When the band was starting up again, I grabbed my drink and went outside. The weather was perfect, which made the night even more enjoyable. The band’s instrumentals were great. They had a blast playing there. “It’s awesome playing here outside; having a bunch of people walk by and bringing in the beach crowd and just playing some feel good music,” Dave Treut, D.Treut. said. When the band was wrapping up their set, a bunch of people got up to compliment them. Rockaway brings so many different types of music and musicians, it's nice to see people appreciate that. “I was blown away by the band, they were incredible, said Jayd McCarty from Manhattan. “Rockaway is completely new to me, and I like it a lot here, I wish I experienced it sooner.”

Up next was DJ Conor, who is originally from Dublin, Ireland, but now resides in Brooklyn. What’s really interesting about him is that he doesn't use the modern DJ sets with MacBooks and digital scratch boards; he only uses the classic vinyl records and a record player. I thought that was really cool to see. He was set up next to the bar and started flipping through his records to start playing some tunes. “Vinyl just sounds a lot better and digging for records in record shops is the most pleasurable pastime,” DJ Conor, Conor Creaney, said. “I played here a couple weeks ago, and the community has such village vibes; everyone is super friendly and open minded here.” Creaney plays a variety of soul, disco, funk, and reggae music. He is also part of a supergroup called The Lock-In, which consists of him and two other bandmates David Kitt and Tim Wheeler. They released a record of the same name, which consisted of two extended hypnotic melodies; “Locked In and Locked Out.” The song “Locked In” was in the soundtrack for “Normal People,” which is an Irish television drama that you can watch on Hulu. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the different songs. The music from both the band and DJ just seemed to fit the ambiance of the bar and restaurant. “This was the first time we had live music on the patio and the music was a perfect fit,” co-owner Joe Herron said. “We were just saying how we are going to get the band here on a regular basis.” They will also be booking DJ Conor again and hoping to have him as well on a regular basis. Herron and Creaney are longtime friends. Creaney has been DJing over the years at Herron’s different establishments and always enjoys doing so. The next time Rockaway Tiki

Bar will be having live music is August 13. One of the band members from the funk band, The Meters, will be performing. You can follow Tiki’s Instagram @ rockawaytikibar to see upcoming events and specials. Also, to check out D.Treut and his bandmates again, they will be performing Aug 28 at Whit’s End. You can also follow him on his Instagram @d.treut. To

check out DJ Conor’s music you can visit https://thelock-in. bandcamp.com/ and be sure to keep on eye out for him again at the tiki bar.

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Ships, Cars, Starfish & More At the 5th Annual RT Sandcastle Contest

The contest drew a big crowd of participants.

The 5th Annual Rockaway Times Sandcastle Contest was a success! From ships to cars to turtles and more, Beach 117th Street was covered in creative pieces made out of sand on Sunday, August 1. After last year’s event was

The judges had the tough job of picking the winners.

canceled due to the pandemic, The Rockaway Times picked up the fun again this year and hosted the annual contest on Sunday. A rainy forecast kept some people home, but the rain held off and by the end of the contest, 32 groups came out to participate, filling every workspace in the contest area. With 18 entries, the 9 & Under age category was the most competitive. Silvia and Lucy Sigal and Karisha K.’s Lucy the Sea Turtle earned them first place. Sarah, Maya and Sufyan Rasheed’s Taj Mahal earned second place. They decided to make the Taj Mahal, as their whole family is originally from India. Mia, Ella and Susan London and Kirin Steven’s Heart Castle earned them third place. There were also two honorable mentions. Pierre and Pial Leung’s Village in Memory came in fourth. Leung’s father used to live in

Jayden and Justin's Rockaway car boat earned them first in the 10-17 category.

Silvia and Lucy Sigal and Karisha K.’s Lucy the Sea Turtle earned them first place

Bill McClernon's USS Nichtern earned him first in the adult category.

a village in China and would cross over mountains to buy supplies and sell them in his store, so they built a replica of his village. Nicholas Yvette’s Under Sea City earned fifth. In the 10-17 category, there were eight entries. Jayden and Justin McLernon’s Rockaway Car Boat earned them first place. Kelly Werther and Billy Jang’s Jose’s Pyramid earned them second place. They have a friend from Egypt whose grandmother, Jose, would tell them stories about Egypt and the pyramids. Jose

passed away about a week before the contest, so they created a pyramid in tribute to her. Nello, Lily Belle and Eoan Giuliani’s “Utopia” earned them third place. They built an eco-friendly village. Carina Karasawa’s “Carina’s Castle” and Lune Moors’ Dungeon earned them honorable mentions. The adult category, 18+, didn’t have a lot of competition this year, with only four entries, but they brought out Continued on page 14

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SANDCASTLE CONTEST Continued from Page 13

Sarah, Maya and Sufyan Rasheed’s Taj Mahal earned second place.

Dan Jones' Sandy the Starfish, made with the help of Patrick and Daniel, earned second in the adult category.

es. A special shout out goes to Rocco’s of Roc Beach for sponsoring the entire adult category’s prizes. Our other generous donors included Mara’s Ice Cream Parlor, Coastal, Meat Up Grill, Harbor Light and Carvel. The NYC Parks Department set up the entire contest area and cleaned up when it was all said and done. Parks’ Rocka-

way Administrator Eric Peterson emceed the event and kept contestants entertained. The judges, who had the difficult job of picking all the winners, included Rockaway Times nightlife reporter, Nicole Taylor-Lang, Alex Zablocki of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and Queens Parks Commissioner Michael Dockett. Liz Hanna of Rocka-

Kelly Werther and Billy Jang’s Jose’s Pyramid earned them second place in 10-17.

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their best. In first place was Bill McClernon’s U.S.S. Nichtern. McLernon named this ship in memory of Tommy Nichtern, a past sandcastle contest participant who died in 2019. In second place was Dan Jones’ “Sandy the Starfish,” which he enlisted the help of his grandsons, Patrick and Daniel to help cover in seashells. In third place was another Sandy Starfish by Katie McIntyre. Andre Bevans’ Top of the Tower earned him an honorable mention. The event would not be possible without several incredible people involved. The entire contest was hosted by Editor Katie McFadden, with The Rockaway Times sponsoring the trophies, runner-up prizes, backpacks and medals that were given away to all, and the water and juice to keep contestants hydrated. The main prize pool was made possible by generous local business-

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Lido Beach Butlers Brings a New Way to Beach By Katie McFadden

Lido Beach Butlers is “changing the way you beach.” Inspired by the word “Lido,” the name of an island off of northern Italy, meaning “a fashionable beach resort,” Lido Beach Butlers is aiming to provide that fashionable beach experience without the hassle of having to lug your own beach gear down for the day. Instead, they bring the experience to you, offering rentals for everything from chairs to umbrellas to coolers packed with ice. Originally launching in Riis Park in 2019, Lido Beach Butlers is starting to expand and recently launched their second location at Beach 108th Street.

In 2017, when a friend with three kids brought up his frustrations of having to carry everything down to the beach for a day at the Jersey Shore, he suggested an app system where butlers carry the stuff from their car down to the beach. A light bulb went off for Maria and Brooke Thomas. The Brooklyn-based couple spent 2017 and 2018 developing an app just for that, but rather than having butlers bringing your beach gear from your car, they took it one step farther, by allowing users to make a reservation and have whatever equipment they need, waiting at the beach for them. Working late-night hours with an app developer based in India, the couple had the perfect app ready to go by 2019. They launched the Lido Beach Butlers app and business at Riis Park’s Bay 2 that summer. “In the summer of ’19, we finally got it up and ready and we opened, and we killed it. People loved it. We had almost 3,000 downloads in a month and a half,” Brooke Thomas said. “It was a really cool experience. The day we launched in Riis, we saw the parking lot was packed and we got butterflies,

but we did it and it worked fine. People are loving this,” Maria Brooke said. It’s been such a hit, that Lido Beach Butlers has started to expand. About two weeks ago, working under new Rockaway concession contract owners, Rockaway Bazaar, they opened up shop on Beach 108th. Lido Beach Butlers stores its equipment in a shipping container on the street side of the boardwalk, and has a tent set up on the beach to serve customers. How does it work? The best way is to download the Lido Beach Butlers app, which has everything you need to know. You choose a location, either Riis Park or Beach 108th Street, and either make a reservation for a specific date and time if planning ahead or request on demand service. Then you choose the items you want. And this isn’t your average beach equipment. They have high-quality chaise loungers ($20), beach chairs ($10) and even comfy bean bag chairs ($20) to sit on, or a “lux combo” of two loungers, a table and an umbrella for $70; a seven-foot large sunshade ($30) or umbrella ($20) for shade; plus all your other beach needs such as an ice-packed cooler ($10), beach games from paddle rackets to footballs to spike ball ($4.50$10), kids beach toys ($6) and side tables ($7). Select what you want, and the butlers will have it all set up and waiting for you at your location for when you arrive. When nearby, open up the app, and a map guides you right to your setup location on the beach. Once you’re relaxed, you can also use the app to order food and refreshments. There are no hourly rentals, but rather customers can use the equipment for the day. When you’re ready to go, you select “I’m leaving” and the butlers will come to pick up your rentals after you leave. On Saturday, July 31, this Rockaway Times reporter had the pleasure of testing out Lido Beach Butlers' Lux Combo. As a local with my own beach gear, this isn’t a service I would expect to use, but giving it a try changed my outlook. The loungers are extremely comfortable, the umbrel-

la offered full coverage and the table was convenient for holding my water bottle and other belongings. Plus, I can’t say enough how nice it was to not have to lug all of that equipment to and from the beach and set it all up. It’s all there waiting for you. It was also nice change of scenery to experience a different beach than my own. And I’m not the only local who approves. According to the owners, despite being conveniently located up the block from the ferry landing and The Rockaway Hotel, which brings a constant flow of visitors, some of their best customers are those who live nearby. “The locals love it. We get a lot of locals saying how nice it looks and we have some people who have houses up the block that are using it,” Maria Thomas said. They also work with people who know the beach well. “All of our workers are local. Every employee we have is from the neighborhood except one,” Brooke Thomas said. The owners say having that local insight has been a big help as the butlers can answer questions or make recommendations to their

customers, and locals know just what to look for when a storm might be rolling through, and they need to store equipment quickly. With Lido Beach Butlers appearing to be an early success, Brooke and Maria Thomas are hoping to take it farther in the future. “We wanted to start the brand in New York and expand it throughout the country,” Maria Thomas said. “Ideally, we’ll expand as far as California,” Brooke Thomas said. They also hope to work with hotels near beach areas, that might not have their own beach equipment rentals. “We want to change the way people beach. This is not your regular beach rental company. This has never been done before. It’s a simple concept but people love it,” Maria Thomas said. “We get a lot of people tagging us online saying there’s no other way to beach. They even started their own term—people are now saying ‘Let’s Lido it.’” For more information, check out LidoApp.com, download the Lido Beach Butlers app in the Google Play or Apple store on your phone, and follow them on Instagram at Lido_beach_butlers

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PADDLING INTO THE SUNSET WITH ROCKAWAY’S SURF SKATE FITNESS By Marina Cregan

“The most effective exercise is having fun!” says Surf Skate Fitness’s Sole Proprietor, John ‘Hank’ Lewis. Located in Bay Breeze Park on Beach 88th and Beach Channel Drive, Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports offers an opportunity to commune with nature, reflect, meditate, challenge yourself, and at the same time, get a fun workout. Whether you prefer a nice paddle to see the city skyline, or a relaxing paddle yoga,

Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports is the outdoor experience that will have you appreciating Rockaway in a whole new light. Lewis is a Certified Professional Stand Up Paddle Association Instructor with over 20 years of experience in stand up paddling (SUP), as well as a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard possessing his AED/CPR/First Aid certifications. After retiring from the DOE about five years ago, Lewis decided it was important for him to give back to the Rockaway community. In order to keep its mission of giving back to the community, Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports also donates a percentage of all activity fees to an organization with a record of fighting racism and promoting multi-racial unity. Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports offers a varie-

ty of activities open to the public. Open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., participants can partake in intro level SUP courses, distance fitness training, SUP coaching, SUP yoga experiences, and paddle skateboarding instruction. Because of such long hours, participants have the luxury to decide whether they’d like to enjoy a sunrise paddle or catch golden hour while paddling at sunset. I chose to go the sunset route for my first time ever paddle boarding, and it was the best decision I ever made. There was a light wind, so I was able to glide right through the water. Along the way, we passed by our friends at Bungalow Bar and Thai Rock, giving it that extra local Rockaway feel. It didn’t take long to get comfortable on the board, and the paddling almost came naturally. We went out into the bay around 6:45 p.m. and were able to catch the entire sunset out on the water. Growing up in Rockaway and having seen many of the famous Rockaway sunsets, this was by far the best. Watching the sunset reflect onto the water just completed the entire paddling experience perfectly. Paddle boards are available for clients to rent after they have had at least one SUP course with Lewis. Then, paddle boards are available to rent for $50 for two hours. As a water safety advocate, Lewis requires all participants to wear life jackets when in the water. In addition to rentals, every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lewis collaborates with yoga instructor, Leah Matthews, for a SUP yoga experience. Appointments for rentals and the yoga experience are encouraged, and can be made by contacting Lewis at (917) 502-9764, or via email, standupandpaddle@surfskatefitness.com. Lewis also has a storage unit and van stocked with paddle boards and skateboards for sale. And

besides offering fun, both in and outside the water, Lewis provides participants with clean-up kits in order to keep the shoreline clean and offers eco-advice to each of his clients. Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports revolves around the idea that theory informs practice, and practice informs theory. I must admit, it was my first time paddle boarding and I was a bit nervous that I’d fall repeatedly. However, Lewis said that it was all about your mindset on focusing on having fun, and that is exactly what I did. Once you forget about the idea of “working out,” and just focus on having fun on the board, the paddling almost becomes natural. By the end of my first SUP lesson with Lewis, I had so much fun paddling through the water, it was almost as if I completely forgot this is technically a workout. I’ll be back with friends! In addition to how much fun I had paddling, I appreciate Lewis' continuous efforts to give back to the Rockaway community. Lewis utilizes Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports as an opportunity to teach his clients about how important it is to keep our peninsula clean. Lewis works with United By Blue and Leave No Trace, providing every client with eco-friendly kits that include two large garbage bags and a pair of gloves. Lewis encourages his clients to clean up the shoreline and pick up any trash that may be laying around. He even practices what he preaches! When we were out in the water for my SUP lesson, Lewis stopped paddling at the

sight of two plastic bags floating in the bay. I firmly believe that once one sees another do the right thing by our environment, it will only encourage others to do their part. “In order to appreciate the real beauty this peninsula has to offer, we must do our part in keeping it clean,” Lewis said. In other efforts to give back to the community, Lewis also offers free SUP opportunities for NYC Park’s “City of Water Day,” and a free day of Paddle Skating for children with autism. When Lewis began Surf Skate Fitness / Jamaica Bay Paddle Sports, he believed that it was most important to not only teach people how to paddle board and paddle skate, but he wanted to ensure that all his clients would enjoy themselves and have a good time throughout their outdoor workout. And I am proud to say that this was one of the best experiences I’ve had on this peninsula. You can appreciate Rockaway for all it’s worth right on the water. It’s just like Lewis said, “If you’re having fun, you will succeed on the board and you will get a great workout in at the same time!”

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FAMILY FUN RUN MORE FUN THAN EVER By Keith Goldberg

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, the 18th edition of the Graybeards Family Run once again provided one of the highlights of summer in Rockaway, producing a fabulous night with nearly 500 runners participating in at least one race. 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 took the title in 5:49 followed closely by Riley Bishop. Bryan McKinnon-Doyle, Michael Gallagher, and Anthony Gennaro completed the top five males. Olivia Teich was the female champion in 6:32, followed by MaryAnn Polanco, Cassie McDade, and Charley Mae Heeran. This year’s 5k race actually turned out to be 3.5 miles and again featured segments along the oardwalk, Rockaway Beach Blvd., and Neponsit Avenue. Patrick Goldberg regained the championship, winning in 19:06 on the lengthened course. Dan Mazzuchin and Michael Tuffey were next behind Gold-

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 8th 12P-2P 148 Beach 142nd Street, Neponsit

LOCATION , LOCATION, LOCATION “Location, Location, Location“ are often the three most used words in discussions about purchasing real estate. Here are some thoughts for making your location decision: Spend some time hanging around your area of interest in order to become familiar with it – unless you already know it well. When I bought my house many years ago, I was nervous and undecided until I spoke with a friendly neighbor who was passing by pushing a baby carriage. He assuaged all my concerns – and he was right! Do you need to be within walking distance of a bus stop, subway stop, religious institution, school,

shopping? OR perhaps you don’t want to be too close to any of the aforementioned? {due to auto traffic, foot traffic, etc.) Want water views? Ocean views? Bay Views? In Rockaway, the homes on beach blocks generally cost more. Houses with bay views can be a relative “bargain” due to the longer walk to the beach, etc. I’ve had good success in selling such houses, and I currently have buyers interested in bay views. Of course, I’ve had a lot of success selling beach block houses, as well. Currently, I also have active buyers looking for beach block houses and all types of Rockaway properties Call me. Love, Robin

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This beautiful beach living home is much larger on the inside than it appears, with over 4,000 square feet of living space. The first floor boasts a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and sunlit windows, a long formal dining room, a large kitchen with a dinette area surrounded by windows, 4 large bedrooms and 2 full and one ½ bathrooms. The master suite has a jacuzzi tub and separate stall shower. The kitchen leads to sunny backyard perfect for beach entertaining and room for a pool! The second floor unit consists of 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a full bathroom, which makes it perfect for a mother/daughter or income producing rental apartment. The full finished basement has a separate entrance which includes a three room guest suite and a full bathroom. Additional space includes a large family room with a fireplace, a recreation room with built-ins, three separate storage rooms, a laundry room and an additional ½ bath. There is private driveway, two car garage, central air, alarm system, and so much more. This enormous home is a must see!

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Last month, NYC’s new biometric data protection law became effective. The law applies to many local commercial establishments including stores, entertainment venues, and restaurants. The law requires the posting of a sign giving notice of biometric data collection and prohibits transacting in biometric data. Covered establishments are required to post notices if they collect, retain or share “biometric identifier information” — “physiological or biological characteristic[s] … used by or on behalf of a commercial establishment … to identify, or assist in identifying, an individual.” Examples include a retina or iris scan, a fingerprint or voiceprint, a scan of hand or face geometry “or any other identifying characteristic.” A sign providing notice of biometric data collection should

be clear and conspicuous, written in plain language, and be posted near all customer entrances. The establishment can still collect biometric data, and there is no requirement that it obtain written consumer consent. Generally, businesses collecting biometric data through photography or video recording are not covered unless they store, analyze or share this info. In addition, the new law prohibits covered establishments from transacting in biometric data (selling, sharing) in exchange for anything of value or otherwise profiting from such transaction. The law does not apply to governmental entities and financial institutions are not subject to the notice requirement. Damages and fines for noncompliance can be high; a commercial establishment that

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fails to post the required sign can be fined $500 per violation, another $500 for transacting in biometric data, and $5000 for an “intentional or reckless” violation. The law contains a private right of action, which means an individual can sue the establishment for violations. For failure to post notice there is a “cure” period during which a business must be given a chance to correct the violation. The notice requirement does not apply to data of employees who are acting in their employment contexts, but the law’s prohibition on commercial establishments using data for transactional purposes does apply to employees’ biometric data. This would include use of employee biometric data by third-party data processing services on behalf of the employer, such as for time records.

Given the potential for steep fines and litigation, commercial establishments subject to NYC’s new biometric law should take steps to avoid violations. Businesses should also ensure that they are in compliance with other applicable data protection law, such as the SHIELD Act (which imposes date security requirements on businesses). The NYS legislature is considering a state-wide biometric privacy law, which contains more burdensome requirements than NYC’s law and also has a private right of action for noncompliance. Now is the time for businesses of all sizes to take stock of their data practices and data protection obligations. The information contained in this column is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

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Set Your Life in the Right Spot August in Rockaway. A time of slowing down. A time of rest. A time of contemplation. A time of planning. I have a short message this week and then will share some wisdom from some who inspire me to think differently, accept that all is ever-changing and to make changes. I have this small orchid plant since 2014. t has been in a spot behind and under the leaves of two Christmas cacti. I watered

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it week to week, the leaves were kind of close to the pot and it had remained like that all of the time it was in that place. Surviving. It occurred to me recently to move it to its own place with more direct morning sun. I moved this little orchid plant from one place to another place and the leaves are reaching out and up and it is growing. Prior to this move, it got what it needed to stay alive; but it didn’t get

what it needed to thrive. I took this as a lesson for myself. We have survival instincts, we can put up with a lot. Are we just surviving? Or flourishing? If we set our lives in the right spot, we will flourish. Whatever that means for each of us. And it is not static. Every once in a while, we may have to shift because everything is ever changing, nothing stays the same. Every once in a while, if we ask ourselves, “am I thriving?”, we will know if we have to place our lives in more direct sunlight. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” - Dalai Lama “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive

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ROCKAWAY POLS AGREE: CUOMO’S GOTTA GO State Senator James Sanders Jr. was the first local politician to call for Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign following the release of the report issued by NY State Attorney General Tish James on Tuesday, August 3. The report found Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women. “I am calling on Governor Cuomo to resign following the extensive independent investigation conducted by Attorney General Leticia James and her team of top independent prosecutors that has produced solid evidence that the Governor engaged in sexual misconduct involving members of his staff and others in violation of federal and state law. It is clear that Governor Cuomo cannot do the work of New York State. In the meantime, we cannot waste time. We need a strong, focused leader at the helm, and right now Governor Cuomo is not that leader.” State Senator Joe Addabbo’s staff issued a statement on Tuesday saying, "While the Senator strongly opposes any act of sex-

ual harassment and nonconsensual touching, he is currently reviewing the 165-page Attorney General report and evaluating the ongoing investigation by the Assembly, before making an official statement on the Governor." On Wednesday morning, Addabbo said: “Based on my review of the findings in the Attorney General’s 165 page investigative report, I believe that Governor Cuomo should resign in the best interest of all New Yorkers.” On the Assembly side, Khaleel Anderson and Stacey Pheffer Amato also issued statements saying Cuomo should resign or

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face impeachment. Anderson said, “He has sexually harassed multiple women and violated state and federal law. Governor Cuomo must resign or the Assembly must move to impeach immediately. Amato issued a statement on Wednesday: “Earlier this year, I joined my colleagues to call for an independent investigation by the Attorney General’s office. The Attorney General delivered a fact based and thorough report which in my opinion are grounds for impeachment. The report concluded that multiple state and federal laws were violated, and that the Governor’s actions and culture in his Executive Chamber are toxic and are the products of a pattern of behavior. “I believe the women who bravely told their truths of sexual harassment and experiences in a hostile work environment – the magnitude of the findings are much larger than I could have imagined. Unfortunately, workplace and sexual harassment is systemic, and we must do better

and do more to protect folks no matter where they work, or who they work for - emphasizing nobody is above the law. Governor Cuomo must step down, and if he is not prepared to do so on his own, I urge the Assembly Judiciary Committee to expeditiously complete their impeachment investigation.” Although they are not part of state government, City Councilman Eric Ulrich and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards also called on Cuomo to resign. Governor Cuomo released a video in which he denied most of the allegations in the State Attorney General’s report. Cuomo took office after David Patterson became embroiled in scandal and dropped out of the race in 2010. Patterson had taken over for Eliot Spitzer who resigned in the wake of a prostitution scandal. If he were to step down or be impeached, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would step in and serve until his term is over in 2022.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 participate in the clean up. Participants are required to sign waiver on the day of the event. Children under 16 must have a parent present to sign their waiver. Register at: www. riserockaway.org/rise/events/

Rockaway Jello Wrestling On Saturday, August 7, head to AB Studios (111-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd) for a day of live music and jello wrestling! $20 at the door. Wrestlers Island Channel Paddle drink free. Doors open at 4 On Wednesday, August 11 at p.m., music starts at 5 p.m. 12:30 p.m., head to the Floyd Bennett Field Seaplane Ramp From Bach to the Beatles to enjoy unique natural and On Friday, August 6 at 6:30 cultural landscapes on this p.m., the Aeon Ensemble will intermediate paddle. Kayaks be at Avoid the Day Bookstore and PFD’s provided. Call (718) (99-4 A Rockaway Beach Blvd) 758-3671 to make a reservato take you back in time with tion. classical music from Bach to the Beatles. Admission is free, Beach Yoga with Helen Donations welcome. $2 off On Monday at 6:30 p.m., join wine. Helen Kilgallen for yoga on Beach 128th Street. Jamaica Bay Cleanup & Paddle Yoga On the Beach w/ On Saturday, August 7 from Sonia 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join RISE at Every Saturday at 10 a.m., 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd. under the gazebo on Beach for a clean up and paddle 32nd Street, join Sonia for day along Jamaica Bay. Lo- yoga practice combining medcal residents and children of itation and movement. Bring all ages welcome. Kayaks will sunscreen, yoga mat, water, be assigned on a first-come towel, yoga blocks and yoga first-served basis to those who strap.

Yoga on the Beach Kevin Campbell is back with yoga/human movement classes on Beach 104th Street at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Head to the beach and get your om on.

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Rockaway Running Club Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 a.m., meet on the boardwalk at Beach 126th Street to join for a 3-mile run to Beach 97th Street and back. About 9/10 min mile pace but all levels welcome to run/jog or walk. Yoga with Christine For questions, reach out to @ Christine Walker offers Sun- maegreed_ on Instagram. day 8:30am Yoga Flow on Sundays at 8:30am and Mondays AmpSurf Adaptive Surf Clinics at 7 p.m., plus meditative yin AmpSurf ’s season of offeryoga at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, ing surf lessons to amputees, all on the Beach 126th boardthose with special needs and walk. Bring a mat or towel. more, has begun. Each series takes place at Beach 67th Zumba Under the Stars Every Thursday through Street starting at 8:30 a.m. September, head to the Beach Dates include August 14 & 28. 108th hockey rink at 7:30 p.m. Register at www.ampsurf.org for Zumba with Lisa G. Enjoy or www.surf@ampsurf.org this free dance workout. Got events? Send an email Seaplane Ramp Kayaking to katie@rockawaytimes.com Every Saturday and Sunday with details for consideration at 9:30 a.m., head to the Sea- to be listed. Yoga Bari Yoga Join Bari every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. on the Beach 126th Street boardwalk for yoga instruction.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

PHT 170 REALTY LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/14/2021. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 81-01 30th Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. JONAH J LEVANT CONSULTING LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 06/25/2021. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7614 VLEIGH PLACE, FLUSHING, NY 11367. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

THE LAW OFFICE OF ILYA MORDUKHAEV, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/29/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, c/o Iyla Mordukhaev, Esq., 9948 64th Avenue, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Law. RELIABLE FREIGHT FORWARDERS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/25/2021. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 117-14 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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6918 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/13/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 69-18 53rd Road, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Vogel Ventures LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 06/24/2021. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 681 Franklin Ave, Apt #3D, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Beastreign Training, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 6/18/2021. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 216-10 77th Avenue 4O, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ARZLIU, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/14/21. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Zhirong Liu, 9003 70th Dr Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Alfred Castro HVAC Consulting LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/21. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 144-15 Newport Ave, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Purpose: any lawful activity. Arthur Holdings LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 03/18/2021). Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10706 173rd Street, Jamaica, NY 11433. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICES File No.: 2018-3787/B CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Ellen Leinwand Kort, Bruce Leinwand, AIG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of Sylvia Abrams, 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. 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, Massimo Santoli, Esq. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of Sylvia Abrams, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 316 Beach 9th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, 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 Sylvia Abrams, 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 30th day of September, 2021 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 $9,590.81 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in

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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 AIG Life Insurance Company should not assign the annuity to the distributees upon proof of kinship; 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 dis-

tributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 20th day of July, 2021 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County James Lim Becker Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court 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. 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 ATTORNEY ON YOUR BEHALF, MUST CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO THIS DATE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT AS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE IT WILL BE FOUND YOU CONSENT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. Accounting Citation

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About That Cough A cough is the forceful release of air from the lungs against closed vocal cords, which results in its characteristic sound. When something irritates the throat or airways, nerves in the area stimulate the brain to have the chest muscles forcefully contract to push out the irritant. Occasional coughing is normal and healthy, however a cough can be quite forceful and vigorous and prolonged coughing can be exhausting and can cause sleeplessness, dizziness, fainting, headaches, urinary incontinence, vomiting, and even broken ribs. A cough can also spread viral or bacterial infec-

tions to other people. An acute cough is defined as lasting less than three weeks and is one of the most frequent symptoms encountered in primary care medicine. The most common cause of an acute cough is the common cold. Other causes include viral illnesses like influenza and the coronavirus, pneumonia, inhaling an irritant like dust, chemicals, or a foreign body, pertussis (whooping cough), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in kids. An acute cough may also be caused by the worsening of an underlying illness such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-

ease (COPD), or heart failure. A subacute cough, defined as lasting three to eight weeks, is usually the result of a recent respiratory infection. If a cough does not improve in four to six weeks, then additional medical evaluation is warranted. A chronic cough is defined as lasting more than 8 weeks and requires a thorough medical evaluation including imaging studies (X Rays at least). The clinician may advise a patient taking an ACE inhibitor (i.e., lisinopril) to switch to a different blood pressure medication as a dry, chronic cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. Smokers may be advised to quit. The most common causes of chronic cough in nonsmokers who are not taking an ACE inhibitor are asthma, acid reflux, and a postnasal drip. Allergies can be another cause of a chronic cough. Medical evaluation of an acute cough is recommended when the cough is accompanied by thick, green-yellow, phlegm, wheezing, fever, shortness of breath, fainting, ankle swelling, or unexplained weight loss.

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SUMMER CLASSIC RECAP Semifinals are scheduled on Tuesday with the championship on Thursday, August 12. Regular season play continues in Boys Grammar Middle, Boys Grammar Senior, and

Boys High School. Playoffs are the third week of August. The Men's Open regular season finale is tonight, after getting rained out last week. Quarterfinals that were scheduled

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Savor live entertainment, arts and more with The Rockaway Times’ complete guide to what’s happening around town. Our little slice of heaven is chock-full with things to do and people to see. See the round-up below, but plan accordingly ‘cause you might have to double up! LIVE MUSIC: Thursday, August 5 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to score a tee plus dance fever at Caracas and Brothers Rockaway’s T-Shirt Release Party featuring live music with epic vinyl spinners, Paul Major and Edan (DiskJokk). Caracas, Beach 106th Concession Thursday, August 5 6 p.m. Be Grateful Dead again with the Rainbow Spirals at The Rockaway Hotel’s series, “Dinner and a Band.” On the rooftop, enjoy live music, a drink and personal pizza from guest chef, Pizza D’ Amore. $20 admission. For tickets, visit: www.therockawayhotel.com or call: 718-474-1216. 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive Thursday, August 5 6:30 p.m. Grab your mates for an evening of jammin’—grillin’—chillin— and swingin’ at the BHYC’s “Foggy Wharf Deck,” featuring the Rock’s #1 party band, Wine with Sue; barbecue from Last Stop Gourmet Shop; overflowing libations; and pickle ball if you’re still upright, rockin’ steady. 533 Beach 126th Street Thursday, August 5 8 p.m. Kick your weekend off with a nice dinner and some acoustic tunes on the water with AcoustRick at Bungalow Bar. 377 Beach 92nd Street Friday, August 6 6:30 p.m. Do more of what makes you happy and set sail to BHYC’s “Foggy Wharf Deck,” as the Rock-A-Wades guide you towards an evening of infinite rock tunes and fun memories. 533 Beach 126th Street Friday, August 6 7 p.m. Take a wild ride on the rock side at Whit’s End with the GrayTrippers rippin’ out a rollicking night of rock classics and loads

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of laughs! 97-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, August 6 8 p.m. to Midnight Tonight, RBQ welcomes you to FUNKAWAY BEACH! with the Melting Pots dishing out a funk feast fusing rock and blues with the feel-good sounds of funk and R&B. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd

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Turnaround Tuesdays sketchROCKAWAY 7 p.m. Multifaceted music man, Phil Friday, August 6 Saturday, August 7 Kadet serves up an unforgetta10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy plenty breezy vibrations ble songbook at Whit’s End. Calling all artists and art lov97-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd at the Sugar Bowl with JAHSTIX ers! Join sketchRockaway at aka RastaRock’s irie’ lineup of DredSurfer to draw, share ideHump Day Wednesdays roots reggae, roots rock, folk and as and sketch scenes of down7 p.m. blues. town’s beach and boardwalk. It’s time to be Grateful Dead Bring a pen/pencil, sketchpad, 15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point again with the Rainbow Spirals chair, water and your creativity! at Whit’s End. Saturday, August 7 For more info, visit sketchRock97-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd away! on social media. 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. DredSurfer, Beach 17th Street Prance downtown to the Lindy Thirsty Thursdays Concession Hop/Swing Dance Party on the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. boardwalk with music by DJ Set your traps for Beach Night Ron of Harlem's Uptown Satur- Lobster Boil. For $35, get 1 1/2 2ND ANNUAL UNITY ARTS day Night Swing Dance parties. fresh Maine lobster plus a side FESTIVAL All are welcomed and invited of corn and potatoes. Preorder to a free basic dance lesson. $30 at redhooklobster.com/event/ ticket gets you a $15 voucher to- rockaway-lobster-boils-2021. Saturday, August 7 ward food/beverage purchases. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beach 97th Rockaway Bazaar For further info and tickets, visThe boardwalk will be one it Facebook event: Lindy Hop united as folks from differ6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Beach Party. Change up the midweek vibes ent backgrounds and cultures DredSurfer Beach 17th Street with not just ice cream, but an convene to share togetherness Concession open mic under the stars hosted through art and expression. by Rockaway music man, Kyle Enjoy a live fashion show, Saturday, August 7 Wade at Mara’s Ice Cream Par- dance, poetry and spoken 7 p.m. word performances; plus inlor! Wine with Sue is back crushformation booths, food, music 92-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd in' Whit’s with the ultimate wild and a panel expressing varying rock party. views. Free! 7 p.m. 97-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd Beach 95th Street and boardTonight at Whit’s, it’s not just walk Thursday, but Thirsty Thirst-day! Saturday, August 7 with Adam Cardone’s bewitch8 p.m. SPECIAL MENTION Enjoy some bayside views and ing night of magic and perforacoustic rock tunes by Lord of mance art featuring triple se10th JELLO WRESTLING the Fjords at the BayHouse in ductresses—burlesque clown, PARTY Lydia Wilts; erotic starlet, PussBreezy Point. N-Boots; and “Th e East Harlem 500 Bayside Goddess,” Trinity starlight. Plus Saturday, August 7 music with DJ Mike Combat. 8 p.m. to Midnight 4 p.m. 97-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd Feenin’ for some Solshyne? Get ready to rumble at the Well, get your fix at RBQ, plus 10th JELLO WRESTING PARFunday Sundays belly-pleasing food and spirits. TY at A/B Studios! The theme? 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Roaring 20s! This year is extra 5 p.m. special as it not only will be End your weekend on a con- another raucous extravaganza Sunday, August 8 versational note by checking featuring gooey wrestlers and 5 p.m. The Melting Pots continue out DJ Baroque riding around music, but also a special tribtheir FUNKAWAY BEACH party blasting rare groove, hip hop, ute and celebration to the life at the boardwalk with their sig- acid jazz and latin from his surf- of Jessica Sperling. Live music nature fusion of rock and blues board. Yes, you read it right—his by: Deadtide, New Born Kings, surfboard. with funk and R&B. The Wickids, Non Residents Beach 94th Shore Front Park- and Bosco Mujo. Admission: Beach 97th Rockaway Bazaar way Boardwalk Amphitheater $20. Wrestlers drink free. For Sunday, August 8 more info, visit Facebook page: ARTS 7 p.m. Roaring 20's Jello Wrestling Locals Rules and tonight party! BACH TO THE BEATLES they’re closing our your week111-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, July 30 end, playing at the BayHouse in Got info. on local live music, 6:30 p.m. Breezy. arts and more? Email: Music aficionados—book a To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030

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

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Rugby Returns to Rockaway By Alan Shaw

After a long hiatus due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, rugby is returning to the Rockaway Peninsula this fall as the Fishheads prepare for their first fall season since 2019. While over in Tokyo, the USA Men’s team finished a respectable sixth out of twelve last Wednesday, and the USA women swept their pool with a defeat of the defending gold medalist Austral-

ia before being knocked out in the quarterfinals, Rockaway’s own ruggers will look to pick up where they left off nearly two years ago - when they earned a 6-0 record during the regular season, followed by a successful playoff run culminating in a Empire GU Conference Championship Title. Although the Spring of 2020 would have seen the club head north to New Hampshire to face New England’s champions, Covid-19 had other plans. While Rockaway was able to play three “friendly” matches in the spring of 2021, including a victory over Queens RFC in the second annual Queens’ Cup, this Fall will mark the first official league play since the start of the pandemic. And with their 2019 success resulting in a promotion to Division II of their conference, the club will be looking to prove their mettle as they face a formidable array of opponents from around New York City and Long Island. All recent college rugby graduates are needed to get to the next level!

As always, the Fishheads are welcoming new recruits to the club. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to get back onto the pitch after time away, Rockaway RFC’s doors are open. Training on the boardwalk at Beach 126th will begin on August 16 at 7 p.m. All current members, new recruits, and supporters are also welcome to attend a Social at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Friday, August 20 at 7 p.m. to Schmitt (Iona College) and Michael Shrele (Loyola University - Maryland). We hope their rugby way of life continues! Fall Youth Rugby: follow us on Facebook to get the most up to date information: https:// www.rockawayyouthrugby. org/ Rugger Pluggers: Former Club President, Bob Johnson did some expansion and reconstruction on his restaurant, The Cabana, in Long Beach. Stop by for a margarita, great food and good tunes all year round. The Shevy Starters, especially the Finbar Favorites are the most popular! Fishead Legend "Ooch" Boykick off the season with food, land recently celebrated his drink, cornhole and live music. 60th Birthday at the Knights For more info and updates, of Columbus. Belly-Button join on Facebook (Rockaway Shots were plentiful. Work out Fishheads Rugby Club), follow legend, Mike the Russian was on Instagram (Rockaway Rug- spotted roller-skiing on SFP by Club), or check them out at in the bike lane. Also, Mike (RockawayRugby.nyc) Interest- opened a new Tinder account ed players can also reach out to on social media. Oakie's infamous clothesline extremity Lou Maiocco (347) 515-4756. Youth Rugby: Congrats on needed reconstructive surthe Rockaway Youth Rugby gery this Summer; rehab curProgram for winning the New rently includes 12oz curls and York State H.S. Championship whale watching. Tim Kelly is in the Spring. Also, thank you still MIA; last seen four years to Coach John McMorrow and ago, walking off the pitch after Coach John Tipaldo for teach- being "vulgared". Sorry ladies, ing several young men the sport no Australian or New Zealand of rugby in their early years, rugby players this year, due to who will be going to colleges covid travel restrictions. Lou with elite rugby programs. For- Maiocco, Mike O'Shea, Rob mer Rockaway Youth Players & Palmer, Pat Brady and Matt High School players included Perrone recently entered the Tom Allison (U of South Car- Rockaway Mustache Bash Conolina), Michael Butkiewicz test. Lou and O'Shea tied for (Penn State U.), Dan Cornish Most Mustache Rides - Male (University of Dayton), Mike Rider Division. Perrone and Duffy (West Virginia U.), TJ Pat won the Women Rider DiMahoney (West Virginia U.), vision due to a high number of Jack McCann (St. Bonaventure style points. Palmer won Best University), Aiden McMahon Cannonball at The Rockaway (Delaware University), Lo- Hotel pool. Congrats to all. Ingan Noss (Villanova U.), Matt stagram shut down President

Pat Steffens page due to "fake news" .... Pat has hired a social media guru to create a new fictional Instragam lifestyle equal to his friend's fictional lifestyles. Ciaran chose the August date for the rugby social and will be wearing his wife's "Hall Pass" gift prominently around his neck. Kermit Egan and bride have been busy popping out babies like a pez dispenser and will soon have a full 7's team. Mike Buckley ... yeah SMH ... enough said! Rockaway Rugby will be having an 7's T-shirt inventory sale on Oct 9 .. Alumni Day & Fan Appreciation Day ... Come on by! Rockaway Rugby Schedule - Fall 2021 9/11 vs. Brooklyn (away) 9/18 vs. NYRC (away) 9/25 vs. Suffolk (home) 10/2 vs. Village Lions (away) 10/9 vs. Gotham (home) *Alumni / Fan Appreciation Day 10/16 Empire GU Rd 1 Playoffs (seed 1 & 2 have byes) 10/23 Empire GU Rd 2 Playoffs 10/30 Empire GU Championships April 2022 - NYS & Northeast Championships

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Last week, we reported that former WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan has signed a deal to work for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and we also reported that former WWE Superstar CM Punk was in contract negotiations with the promotion as well. Now, it's been reported that CM Punk has signed with AEW to work for the promotion with rumors of his debut possibly taking place at the scheduled AEW Show on August 20 in Chicago, Illinois. And if that wasn't enough… Now, current reports are saying that former WWE Champion and UFC Fighter Brock Lesnar is in talks with All Elite Wrestling also. Now, if this is true and Brock Lesnar is signed to AEW, the amount of star power on their roster would be insane! Brock Lesnar was last seen on

Wrestlemania 36 where he lost the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre. If Brock Lesnar is signed, in my view, it would most definitely catapult AEW over the WWE in ratings and live attendance numbers. You could possibly see matches like Chris Jericho vs Brock Lesnar or CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar the possibilities are endless. But, at this time we must all sit down and wait and see what further develops. In other wrestling news it has been reported by the WWE that it has parted ways with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and this one shocked me. Bray Wyatt has been absolutely entertaining since adopting his character and I have to say for the life of me I don't understand why the

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