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More discussions will take place in the future regarding the use of the parkland, but NPOA President Amanda Agoglia spoke of some of the ideas the Association would prefer to see. “We’d like to see a nice, passive park, something with a playground for children, a dog walk, a peaceful walking area, a sitting area and perhaps a pickle ball court. Basically, something the community can use that’s not go ing to create a lot of noise for those who live right next to it. We’d also like to see a row of dense trees and shrubs on the east side to buffer the sound for those homeowners, and a nice fence lined with trees on the southside, adjacent to Bay 1 so the beachgoers there are offered priva cy to enjoy sunbathing,” she said.
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Neponsit Home Demolition Deadline Approaches
Construction will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Noisy activities will take place af ter 9 a.m. There will be security on site 24/7 and an eight-foot fence will be placed around the property. To minimize effects, there will be emissions and vibration monitor ing and mitigation plus dust, noise and rodent monitoring and mitiga tion. Sound absorption materials will be placed on the east side to minimize noise levels for neighbor ing homes. Cleaning of construc tion debris will take place on the roadway next to the site. The Q22/ Q35 bus stop in front of the site will be temporarily moved east. Councilwoman Joann Ariola was at the meeting and said she would ensure there is transparency and oversight during the entire process.
The plan to demolish the old Nep onsit Home is moving full steam ahead. As work is expected to be gin sometime after Labor Day, the Neponsit Property Owners Associ ation held a meeting Tuesday, Au gust 30 with the agencies involved to hear the latest information be fore the process begins. The long abandoned Neponsit Home site near Beach 149th Street is slated to come down. Closed since 1998, the buildings have de teriorated into a point of disrepair.
The Community Liaison for the project, Kanter, will be available to answer all questions by phone: 917-740-0405 or email: Outreach Neponsit@gmail.comAttheendofthemeeting, Lou is Calemine announced a pilot program for a private security ser vice in Neponsit, that they hope homeowners will help support the funding for, in wake of an increase in crime in the area while the po lice are spread thin. “We just want something to provide visibility as a deterrent because right now we have none,” Calemine said. Nepon sit homeowners will receive a letter with more details.
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NYC Health + Hospitals, which currently owns the site and NYC Parks, which will take over the site after demolition, are working to gether to oversee the demolition process, ensuring that it’s done within City, State and Federal regu lations. Representatives from both agencies plus, Nat Barranco of Ur bahn Architects, Tom Tilleli of TDX Construction and Adrienne Kanter of Stokes Creative Group, who will serve as the community contact for the project, were at the meeting at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club to answer questions.Demolition will be taking place this fall with the first steps beginning sometime after Labor Day. One of the first steps to be taken, which was a big concern for many, will be re mediation of vermin by laying down traps for rodents and trapping and releasing any other large animals like raccoons, plus using sound systems to scare off pigeons and other birds. Then they’ll start to remove hazard ous material from the buildings before the demolition process will begin. Af ter everything is demolished, the site will be leveled and suitable soil will be added to the land, plus a new topsoil so the land can be seeded, returning it to parkland before next summer. Part of the land will be used for a new life guard facility and an adjacent parking lot with 30 spaces for lifeguard use, which will take up a small area of the land near Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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Far Rockaway Man Killed in Sidewalk Hit and Run
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An innocent disabled man is deceased after an argument between two women in Far Rockaway led to one attempting to use her car as a weapon.
The defendant allegedly intended to strike a woman with whom she had a dispute and drove onto the Beach 20th Street sidewalk where the victim was sitting on his walker. The defendant then backed up, allegedly hit another pedestrian, and sped away from the scene of the incident, according to a press release from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The incident was also caught on securityDistrictfootage.Attorney Katz said, “As alleged, this defendant is accused of killing an innocent man on the sidewalk and injuring another victim in an attempt to harm someone else with her vehicle following a heated argument. The alleged criminal actions of this defendant resulted in fatal consequences, and she will now face justice in our courts.”
As seen on video, Phoenix entered the driver’s seat of the Honda Accord, reversed the car then turned sharply to the right allegedly at and toward the first victim, accelerating forward onto the sidewalk. Several people, including the first victim, darted from the path of the car. Phoenix drove forward, striking Mr. Storch who was unable to rise from his walker. The car then stopped and accelerated in reverse hitting a 36-year-old pedestrian behind the car. The defendant then sped away from the scene of the incident.Mr.Storch was taken to St. John’s Episcopal hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A second man was taken to the hospital and treated for back and hip injuries. The investigation was conducted by Detective Brendan Hannon of the NYPD’s 101st Detective Squad. Criminal complaints and indictments are accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. As Storch has no known family, the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol, Chesed Shel Emes, Achiezer Community Center and the Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula arranged a funeral service for Storch on Wednesday, August 31.
The driver was arrested onThMonday.ecommunity is remembering Milton Storch, a 59-year-old man who had mobility issues and would frequently visit the Rohan Deli, where he was killed on the morning of Saturday, AugustKiani27.Phoenix, 26, has been charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly driving her car onto the sidewalk and fatally striking Storch and another pedestrian outside the Far Rockaway store.
Phoenix, of Far Rockaway, was arraigned on Tuesday night before Queens Criminal Court Judge Jessica Earle-Gargan on a complaint charging her with murder in the second degree, attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the second degree, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Judge Earle-Gargan ordered the defendant to return to Court on September 21. If convicted, Phoenix faces 25 years-to-life inAccordingprison. to the charges, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the defendant encountered the first victim, a 27-year-old woman at a convenience store on Beach 20th Street near New Haven Avenue in Far Rockaway. The two women argued and became embroiled in a physical altercation outside the convenience store near a parked Honda Accord. Several onlookers watched the women including second victim Milton Storch, seated on his walker with his back against the deli wall. Several onlookers attempted to separate the women and they stopped striking one another.
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It’s true. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But what happens when “Honeymoon In Vegas” opens on Friday, September 9, at the Rockaway Theatre Company (RTC) will be a swirling musical-comedy that fills the stage with razzle-dazzle laughs, catchy songs, dancing, colorful costumes, heartfelt moments and plot twists you won’t see coming. The show runs September 9 through September 25 at RTC’s Post Theatre in Fort Tilden. “Honeymoon in Vegas,” involves Jack and Betsy who are about to get married (or are they?), gambler/gangster Tommy Korman, lounge singers, showgirls, a possible Elvis sighting, Momma, native gods and an assortment of colorful characters. The onstage action spans Brooklyn, Hawaii and, of course,“HoneymoonVegas. in Vegas,” based on the 1992 James Caan/Nicholas Cage film of the same name, was made into a musical which opened on Broadway starring Tony Danza in 2014. RTC director Frank Caiti notes, it’s a hilarious show which “has everything audiences look for in a classic large-stage musical, while bringing its own unique brand of comedy. It sort of puts a hilarious bend on the musical-comedy genre. It has rarely been done since its initial Broadway incarnation,” but now it’s coming to Rockaway.
Caiti himself is no stranger to all aspects of the stage. “I’ve been involved with the RTC for 18 years, as a director, actor, set designer and teacher. As a director, my approach is to always be mindful of the experience the audience is having, and to make the most that I can out of the material we are working on. I try to set an environment in rehearsals that always point us toward a high overall production value and a meaningful experience for my actors, designers and crew,” he said. The crew and cast guarantee there will be plenty of laughs and surprises along the way. Indeed, production on “Vegas” has been very hands-on. The cast has been rehearsing lines, dance and music for days on end, and choreographing the many set-piece movements. Plus happily spending a day together painting those brightly colorful sets.
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Director Caiti credits assistant director John Panepinto, music director/conductor Jeff Arzberger, choreographer Adele Wendt, costumers/designers Susan Corning and Mia Melchiorri, lighting designer Diana Bayne, technical director Tony Homesy, stage manager Suzanne Riggs and all the cast and Summingcrew.up “Vegas,” he says it is, “Fun. Fun. Fun. The show is a trip, quite literally. It has all the glitz of the Vegas Strip with extra magic thrown in for good measure. The music is catchy, clever and played by 12 amazing musicians. The costumes are stunning (and there are A LOT of them) and the set is, perhaps, the largest we’ve ever had in the RTC. To say this show is a spectacle is pretty accurate!”Supporting Rockaway’s arts is a great thing, he notes. But it’s quite another thing to come out and be completely “WOW’ed by the experience. We open September 9 and are ready to WOW you! Come along for the ride!”
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Show dates are Fridays/Saturdays, September 9/10, 16/17, 23/24 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, September 10, and Sundays, 9/18 and 9/25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Rockawaytheatrecompany.org.So,whathappensin Vegas? Well, says the Rockaway Theatre Company, you’ll just have to come and see “Honeymoon in Vegas” to find out! Photo by Frank Caiti.
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Page 8 THURSDAY, September 1, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times ***** Happy Labor Day. We extend our thanks to those who work hard and make life better for so many. ***** Although Labor day is the unofficial end to the summer season, beaches are open with lifeguards through Sunday, Sep tember 11. But Mardi Gras is this weekend! See Page 42 for events. ***** Well, it was only a matter of time. On Monday, a motorcycle passenger was killed after be ing ejected from the motorcy cle after a collision with a man on rollerblades. Where did this happen? On the boardwalk! This happened in the middle of the afternoon at Beach 49th Street. Motorcycles have been speeding along the boardwalk for months, with little or no worry about law enforcement. The rollerblader was a 55-year old man who was taken to the hospital and was re ported to be in stable condition. The driver of the motorcycle ran from the Septemberscene.*****10isthe 9th Annu al Women's Surf Film Festival at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club but the event offers more than great films. Free events run from September 5 through Septem ber 10 and include a photogra phy exhibit, a panel discussion (at The Rockaway Hotel) about surfing in a crowded line-up, and a yoga session. Lots more info can be found at Eventbrite. com Search for “Rockaway surf” and you’ll find all the info you need. *****
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Page 10 THURSDAY, September 1, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times LOVE ROCKAWAY? SEE THE MOVIES! Local heroes abound in two critically acclaimed documentaries Available for rental or purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Vimeo Or buy the double-feature documentary, with bonus material footage, from Kino Lorber or Amazon The Bungalows of Rockaway (2010) A 100-year history of NYC’s urban beach community, the highs and lows, told through the lens of the bungalow colonies. Everything Is Different Now (2015) Superstorm Sandy hit Rockaway hard and Rockaway responded. “Outstanding!” – The Rockaway Times “Perfect!” – Phillip Lopate, film critic “Fun, informative, and empowering” – Daniel Walkowitz, New York University Time Out New York Critics’ Pick “A very important film on many levels”Independent Film Quarterly “Superb” – Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University “A celebration of how people in an area can cooperate to help recover” – William Wolf, film critic. “A very beautiful film” - Sharon Marcus, Columbia University
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Norman Lunde, Artist and Veteran, Dies 96
If the Ramones put the Rockaways on the map with “Rockaway Beach,” Pop Artist, Norman William Lunde gave his hometown a face with dozens of joyful historical paintings. Mr. Lunde, a seventy-year resident of the Rockaways, life-long artist, and Grand Marshal of this year's American Legion Memorial Day Parade, passed peacefully at 96 on August 27 of heart failure, at home with hisNormanfamily. was known for his bright and whimsical cartoon-like paintings showcasing late 19th century Rockaways life. He focused on the carney side of the peninsula with brash acrylic paintings of early boardwalk attractions, soda fountains, beach goers, lifeguards and advertisements. Although Playland and its wiz-bang Atom Smasher were typical subjects, he sometimes dabbled in impressionistic painting including a 4’ x 4’ canvas of Rockaway’s cultural Icon, Patti Smith.Norman was born on June 25, 1926 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, the youngest child of Anton Lunde and Louise Zoelle. As a child, he used a bologna sandwich and a nickel to bribe a moving van driver to take him to Texas to his meet his hero Gene Autry for shooting lessons. The driver sadly declined but a decade later the U.S. Army acquiesced with infantry lessons and a trip to Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth.
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Gloria Harris and moved to the Rockaways to raise their family where he lived for the past seventy years. He spent most of his life as a metal worker in the auto industry but early on was drawing, painting and machining metal jewelry. When he retired in the early ‘90s, he transitioned from metal to paper and canvas, drawing, painting and also illustrated his daughter’s Goldy children’s books. Norman was a member of the Rockaway Artists Alliance and was a frequent contributor to many of their art shows. He was also a life member of the American Legion Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272, and Grand Marshal of the 2022 Memorial Day Parade. Norman was pre-deceased by his parents and siblings Marie, Anna and Charlie, and his wife of 58 years, Gloria Mildred Harris, and is survived by his children: Steven Lunde, Laura and William Shea, Ileana Abdelkaouey, and Patricia and Thomas Dugan; his grandchildren, Brian Lunde, Tara and Sam Dawson, Adam, Lila and Tiffany Abdelkaouey, and his niece Louisa Bayo and her son, Dr. Alexis Bayo.
A graveside private service was held on Tuesday, August 30 at Calverton Cemetery on Long Island. Services were provided by Denis O’Connor Funeral Home. Please remember Norman by supporting the wonderful work of the Rockaways Artists Alliance. illustrations with captions on
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Surf Film Festival Returns Next Week
Lava Girl Surf, New York’s firstof-its kind women’s surf workshop, is proud to present the 9th Annual Women’s Surf Film Festival lineup of events. The film festival will cover five days of free events throughout New York’s landmark surf community, Rockaway Beach, from September 5 through September 10. The Women’s Surf Film Festival celebrates women in filmmaking, art, and photography within the surf community.Thefestival’s purpose is to showcase diverse styles of storytelling from established and emerging directors, producers, and filmmakers, all aimed at highlighting the inspirational stories of female surfers and their ocean-related passion and journeys. This year’s selections span the globe, with films from Australia, Portugal, the United States, West Africa, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Brazil.
Profiling five women from Portugal, Morocco and Sri Lanka, who fell in love with a sport long dominated by men.
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BIGGER THAN ME, directed by Claire Gorman, a female coming-of-age film about the complexity of being a girl and the challenges that drive you as a woman to take on the elemental power of big waves. OTHER LAND, directed by Alice Ward, a young Australian surfer recently arrived in Donegal as she journeys through the raw landscape and history of the West of Ireland.
RAW, a short film directed by Aljaz Badnik, one woman’s life quest of the meaning of existence and personal path influenced by her background, patterns and society.
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FEMME OCEAN, directed by Annika von Schütz, female surfers break conventions on their way to cresting waves around the world.
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UPWELL, a short film directed by J’aime Morrison, a vision of surfing, embodied by surfer Kassia Meador, appears as if in a dream to inspire a woman to return to the water after a devastatingThloss.efestival will showcase a variety of events leading up to the weekend of film screenings. Attendees can meet renowned female surfers, artists, and surf community leaders. Highlighting partnerships with the A Walk on Water, a non-for-profit that provides life-changing surf therapy to children with unique needs, as well as their families and Laru Beya Collective, a nonprofit ded-
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WAXSHOE WAHINES, directed by Laurel Senick, a diverse and courageous group of young women combating crime at their beach and banging down the doors of injustice that stand in their way.
Page 13 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, September 1, 2022The Rockaway Times icated to empowering the underrepresented Rockaway youth through surfing. The event lineup for this year’s Women’s Surf Film Festival kicks off on Monday, September 5 with When I Get Free, a photography exhibit by Hawaiian surf and lifestyle photographer Christa Funk, who has been featured in numerous top surf magazines. The artist will be present at the opening reception on Monday, September 5th at 5 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club on Beach 87th Street and the art will be for sale during the festival week. Speaking of art, The 2nd Annual Single Fin Charity Group Art Show, featuring one-of-a-kind paintings on a single surfboard fin from twenty renowned artists, kicks off on Monday and each fin will be part of a silent auction that will support non-profit A Walk on Water.
On Wednesday, September 7th at 6pm, head to The Rockaway Hotel on Beach 108th for Surfing in a Crowded Lineup. Author and former magazine executive Diane Cardwell moderates this panel discussion on safely navigating a crowded lineup: taking a deep dive into surfer etiquette. Guest speakers include; Christa Funk photographer, pro surfer Will Skudin, surfer champion, Jeff Anthony, Skudin Surf coach, Dion Mattison surf coach, and Farmata Dia surf mentor with Laru Beya.
Of course, the weekend will include some surfing! On Saturday, September 10 at Beach 67th Street, learn how to surf with Skudin Surf during a morning surf sesh, followed by a beach clean-up with RISE. Make sure to pre-register for this event. Also on Saturday, enjoy a free yoga sessions at 1:30 p.m. at The Rockaway Hotel. Yogi and lifelong surfer, Cait Lawson will lead this yoga session for attendees followed by a light drink mixer. Bring a mat. Pre-registration is encouraged.Festival sponsors include Billabong, Fat Tire, Fruit Smash Hard Seltzer, JuneShine, Vuori Clothing, Haku Vodka, Hornitos Tequila, ZenWTR, Vacation Inc, Kopari Beauty, Aloha Collection, Blenders Eyewear, Skudin Surf School, The Inertia, The Salty Club, Whalebone, Swell Season Radio, Rockaway Beach Surf Club and The Rockaway Hotel. For more information and to register for the various events, check out: val.com/https://womenssurffilmfestiThe Parish Family of St. Francis de Sales invites you to our final summer
On Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club, there will be a Q&A with our filmmakers & guests from this year's festival and a pop-up market with sponsors and local artists. The film screenings will begin after the opening ceremony on Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at The Rockaway Hotel. The night will include a special performance by Olivia Willhite, the singer/surfer featured in LET’S GO SURFING. The night includes the U.S. premiere screening of feature film FEMME OCEAN, as well as New York premiere screenings and in-person appearance from the Directors for the shorts; PHYSICS OF NOSERIDING, and UPWELL.
Bidding continues through September 10 at 10 p.m.
Beach Mass Bishop Robert Brennan will be the main celebrant. Sunday, September 4 9:00AM Beach 129th Street Beach Please bring your own beach chair Breakfast to follow at the Belle Harbor Yacht club All are Joinwelcome!us!
The second night of screenings will be Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club. The festival concludes with New York premiere screening for the feature film BIGGER THAN ME, and short film WAXSHOE WAHINES, with an in-person appearance from the director. The night will include the US premiere for the short OTHER LAND. The night will include another performance by Olivia Willhite, the singer/surfer featured in LET’S GO SURFING.
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Suddenly, if you are lucky to make it this far, you slip into the pipeline of life, and now you have become one of those people you never wanted to be, the ones who are trapped in life’s cycle. But at this point, you really aren’t think ing that, because maybe you are in love, maybe you have a family, and are pursuing all the things that make life worth living. You have now completely forgotten about how you viewed this age as a single digit old kid. You give kids “orders” because you are older and know better, and the younger ones have no choice but to follow, but their double-digit old breth ren roll their eyes, smirk, and re luctantly do the minimum of what youMagically,requested. whatever homenest-life you constructed changes because the little “chicks” that you hatched have all learned to fly, and only occasionally come back to vis it. If you are truly lucky, the partner who helped you construct the nest is still hanging with you because as nests go, it’s a good Continuedone.on
By Lou RememberPastina when you were very young, when everyone was older than you were, and you looked at everyone else as, well, “old”? And that was because everyone was in deed older than you. Can you think back to when you were single digits old? The kids that had just crossed into double digits, they were the “cool” older kids, the kids you as pired to be like. Then there were the older teenage kids, who were still “cool,” but were slightly scary because they were doing stuff that was way beyond your comprehen sion, like smoking, hanging out, and being somewhat dangerous looking.Backthen, the people that were in their twenties, maybe thirties, still vital, “looked” really old from the eyes of a single digits old. They were already in the pipeline of “life.” They had jobs, were mar ried, had kids of their own, maybe a house, and were always trying to enjoy life because they were work ing so hard to make ends meet. They were the people you nev er aspired to be like because as a single digit old kid, that was scary stuff. Then there were the people who were aunts, uncles, grand parents, neighbors, teachers, and others. They were all like in their forties or fifties, maybe even six ties, and they were considered extremely old to a single digit old kid.Then a funny thing happens, you grow up a bit, add a few years, cross the double-digit age line, maybe even into late teens. At this point there are kids who are young er than you, but you lose all mem ory of what a kids’ perspective is, because now you are one of the “cool” kids; and the ones younger are looking at you and want to be you. But now you are also closer to the pipeline of life, and look at any one older with suspicion, distrust, like all they want you to do is to do the things they want done. And so, it’s time for rebellion against the “old people.” And the ones in their sixties and seventies, well they’re just ancient, you think that this will never end.
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At this point, see now suddenly realize that are the “old people.” Somehow have moved almost through the entire pipeline, and when you look in the reflection of the window, see not the image from mind, but the “old” person that you saw in your youth: an image dreamily reminiscent of an aunt or uncle, mother or father, grandmother, or grandfather. This is the point when realize that the bend in the curve does not go on forever, that the arc has a beginning and an end, that there is a cycle to this game. It becomes clear that the eyes of the single digit old child see it all: they see what they aspire to be, they see where they came from, they see who they are, and they see who they are going to be. that really are not young or old, we are who we have always been.
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The St. Francis de Sales basket ball courts were filled on Friday, August 26 as players of all ages came together for a day of healthy competition in memory of a woman who inspired many in the sport—Clare Droesch. Droesch began the 3 on 3 By the Sea amid her battle with breast cancer, to raise funds and aware ness while playing a sport she loved. The tournament continues even after her passing in 2018, thanks to friends, family and tour nament host Keith “Bugsy” Gold berg. Despite a few quick passing showers, Friday was a beautiful day for the courts to be full as kids to adults continued Clare’s legacy through basketball. DJ Poppa D kept the crowds entertained while volunteers sold 50/50s to help raise funds. All proceeds go the Clare Dro esch Scholarship Fund which supports scholarships at SFDS Catholic Academy, Christ the King High School, and Boston College, and also provides assis tance to friends in need dealing withThecancer.champions of Friday’s 3 on 3 By the Sea include: Boys: 3rd grade- Royal Crush ers, 4th grade - Ballers, 5th grade - Beach Lightning, 6th grade-Brooklyn Storm, 7th gradeBear Ballers, 8th grade - Hooli gans, 9th grade-Big Muchachos, 10th-12th grade-Clippers Ballers and the Mens Open-Rockaway's BoysGirls: 3rd grade-Basketball Besties, 4th grade - Clare's Mag nets, 5th grade-Clare's Beach Ballers, 6th grade-Clare's Bears, 7th grade-Express Starz, 8th grade - Best Ballers, 9th-10th grade-CeCe's Minions, 11th-12th grade-Molloy and the Women's Open - Hawks.
Photos by Katie McFadden.
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Page 20 THURSDAY, September 1, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times This Ranch home is situated on a perfect quite corner in the heart of Neponsit. The home offers three bedrooms, living room/dining area combination, renovated work kitchen, full washer and dryer The home is welcoming with perfect sunlight to brighten each room along with lovely finished hardwood floors throughout the home. The home is newly painted, new windows and ready to move in. There is a basement, two car garage and extra parking. This home can be perfect starter and has a wide range of potential for expansion.Please call to set up an appointment with any of my agents listed below or call Geri 917.751.8476. $999,000 NEW EXCLUSIVE • BEST LOCATION YOU CAN FIND Maintenance ACCEPTED OFFER
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Page 22 THURSDAY, September 1, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times RP - 2 bedroom, renovated bungalow.... $1,750 Rockaway Beach - Renovated 1 Bedroom Bungalow .......................................................$1950 Beach 118th Street - two bedrooms, 1 bathroom............................................. $2,000 Beach 118th St. - 4 bedroom, 2 bath apt w/ terrace, laundry, pkg and use of yard w/bbq. $3,500 Rockaway Park Beach 102nd St - 2 parking....................................................bed/2bath,$2,000 BH - four rooms, beach block................ $2,200 WINTER RENTALS BH - 1 family, beach block, new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Available 10/1 - 5/31 $2,900 p/mo. WINTER RENTALS Neponsit - Adorable bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, use of backyard, driveway, parking. $2,800 One of a kind, all newly renovated, private dock in the rear. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, flr, dr, move in condition. Asking $799K One family, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, everyoceanviewsdynamicfromangle.OneoftheFEWOceanfronthomesavailable.Callforappt.Mustsee $4,999M BROAD CHANNEL NEW EXCLUSIVE BHNEWOCEANFRONTEXCLUSIVE
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Page 23 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, September 1, 2022The Rockaway Times One block to the Beach 60x100, Renovated 4 bed 2 1/2 bath, flr w/ wbfp, fdr, custom kitchen, den, fnshd Bsmt, long Pvt Dw , one car garage, park like grounds $1,475MINCONTRACTINCONTRACT - Studio apt w/ all utilities and summer pkg Inc $1300 BH house for rentone block to the beach 4flrbedrooms,,fdr,eik, Pv t pkg $6000 Call for details SOLD B 125th St. 124th St. 118th St. 118th St. 100th St. -- 3rd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, heat & pkg Included - One bedroom (3rd fl walk up), includes utilities..... $1750 BH Tudor 60x100 4 beds, 3 1/2 baths plus full third floor walk up, flr w/ wbfpl, fdr, den, eik, fnshd bsmt, 2 car garage, Pvt backyard, parking $1,499M Oversized Neponsit Mint 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, flr, fdr, large eik w/ sliders to backyard. $1,299M Firm B 91st Street - Legal 2 with owners apt in the basement Great investment. Call for $999kdetails New Exclusive Move right in! Great room w/wbfp, EIK, plus den, 4 Brs, 4-1/2 baths, finished basement, inground & heated pool & spa, long pvt. driveway, 1 car garage. $2.6M Renovated 2 bedroom over 2 bedroom plus a studio apt. Parking for 6 cars. Great Investment. $999K Firm Two adjacent houses. BH beach block, on 120x100 $3.9M Call for details
BATH CO-OP - $289,900 ROCKAWAY PARK BOARDWALK BUILDING 5BR, 3.5 BATH - $1,199,000 ARVERNE BY THE SEA LEGAL 2 FAMILY 2BR, 2 BATH - $555,000 ROCKAWAY PARK OCEANFRONT BUILDING BELLE HARBOR - THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Stunning water views, 4 BR, heated in-ground pool, walk up attic, fin bsmt, sauna, 2 car garage. $1,469,000 NEW EXCLUSIVE FULLY RENOVATED IN 2016! BELLE HARBOR - 2 RENOVATED APARTMENTS! Beautiful 3BR, 2 bath, full basement. and a 2BR, 1.5 bath rental with enclosed terrace. $1,299,000 NEW EXCLUSIVE BEACH BLOCK - LEGAL TWO FAMILY FULLY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM Gorgeous modern finishes, fireplace, 3 BR plus another in the fin. bsmt., private parking. $1,095,000 BELLE HARBOR PRICE BELOW MARKET VALUE UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACTUNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT OFFER ACCEPTED OFFER ACCEPTED 417 Beach 129th Street • (718) 634-3134 • 217 Beach 116th Street Lic . Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla • Colleen Brady • Tracy Czik Lic RE Agents: Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner • Carol Feintisch Samantha Benanti • Kayla-Ann Healy • Jack Brandes
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As a reminder, motorized or electric bikes, scooters, and ATVs are not permitted on the boardwalk. In response to the incident, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers said, “The Rockaway Boardwalk is a refuge for New Yorkers to enjoy the beauty of our City’s shoreline, not a place for New Yorkers to get struck by a vehicle. Last year, I co-sponsored Intro. 1888-2020, a law prohibiting all non-City owned or non-authorized motor vehicles from being used on City elevated boardwalks to ensure tragedies like this don’t happen. We need more stringent enforcement to safeguard the lives of all New Yorkers. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the tragic accident that happened in my district today. If you have any information on this case, please call 877-577TIPS.”
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A motorcycle joyride on the boardwalk turned deadly on Monday, August 29. A 25-year-old was riding a motorcycle with a friend on the back, traveling westbound on the boardwalk when he lost control at about Beach 47th Street, hit a bench and crashed into a 55-year-old man who was rollerblading. The collision sent the motorcycle passenger flying over the handlebars and landing on the boardwalk, suffering severe head injuries. That passenger, 26-yearold David Molina of Cedarhurst, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS, according to the NYPD. The driver of the motorcycle ditched the bike and fled on foot. As we go to press, he has not been apprehended. The man on rollerblades suffered minor head injuries and was taken to Jamaica Medical Center for treatment.
Chris Allieri and the NYC Plover Project received the national George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Excellence on Aug. 24 at the ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve.Chris Allieri and the New York City Plover Project received the Hartzog Volunteer Group Award. They educate and engage visitors about piping plovers, a threatened species that nests on Gateway’s busiest beaches. Last summer, the group of 50 Shorebird Ecology Ambassador volunteers, or SEA-VIPs, donated 1,200 hours, made over 7,500 visitor contacts, and launched a new beachfront visitor contact station.
"What Chris Allieri and the NYC Plover Project have been able to accomplish in their first two years is truly impressive," said Jen Nersesian, ourmitmenttheirareSuperintendent.Gateway's"Theyagreatpartner,andpassionandcom-toprotectingwildlifemakesareal difference on the ground. But perhaps even more important is the impact they have had through outreach, engaging and inspiring so many other members of the public in environmental stewardship.”The George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service recognize the exemplary contributions that NPS volunteers make to their park and to their community. Nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute more than 6.5 million hours of service annually in national parks. George B. Hartzog, Jr. served as the 7th director of the NPS and created the Volunteers-In-Parks program in 1970.
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The summer season has mixed effects on the Rockaway real estate market. On the one hand, we are a beachfront community and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here for: beaches, swimming, cycling, running, surfing, organized teams for kids and adults (although the pandemic may crimp some of these this year; thankfully the “end” is in sight). On the other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the summer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities and don’t want to give them up so fast!
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I often meet buyers and/or sell ers contemplating the same di lemma – They need more space in their home for growing families. Should they put a lot of money into an existing home (or a poten tial purchase), or should they buy a bigger, more expensive house which doesn’t need a lot of work? Last week I wrote about the fel low whose inexpensive construc tion man delayed the sale and probably cost him a lot of money because of the delay in marketing the house. Ultimately the decision to improve or upgrade depends somewhat on individual finances and the specifics of the house in question. In general, it probably makes more sense to sell the ex isting house and avoid making any large investment in construction work. Why? Delays and cost overruns are common problems. I’d try to avoid building permits, archi tects and construction workers in our current environment. On the other hand, I have a comprehen sive list of tradesmen if you want to seriously consider construction: this includes plumbers, roofers, masons, carpenters, architects, electricians, general contractors, etc., and even handymen. Of course, my suggestion to sell rather than upgrade is dependent on obtaining an acceptable price for the existing home and buying the right new house at a fair price. I can help. Call me. Love, Robin.
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It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to vacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also occupy people instead of allowing them to focus on the home sale process. The spring season has been generally good for our real estate market. There has been action across the board in all price categories with an emphasis on the range below $1 million (approx). Prices have firmed up within the framework of recent comparable sales and in some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low. Call me, Love, Robin. 718-490-9463
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Last Saturday, August 27, Sena tor James Sanders, along with As semblyman Khaleel Anderson and City Council Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers brought the Car ibbean to the community with the return of Queens Carnival.
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A colorful parade of creative cos tumes with lots of feathers and the sounds of Soca and Reggae music filled the streets starting at Beach 21st to the main stage on Beach 17th. At the end, participants were greeted and treated to some great food. Plus vendors were serving up Jerk Chicken and other Caribbean cuisine to viewers.
Performers included Denise Bel fon, Ajala, Beniton Aka Jack Frostt, Zaylan and General Grant, plus many more who graced the stage.
On the main stage people showed off some of their dance moves while some Reggae and Soca su perstars with DJS in between sets. Hot 97’s Massive B with Bobby Konders & Lando were there along with DJ KoolKat and DJ Cheem.
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Lisa George also led with some dance moves from her famous Zumba classes, making for a day of fun in the Carnival’ssun.first Annual Sand Cas tle Contest sponsored by Cross River Bank, kicked off in the af ternoon. Amber Wright served as the organizer on behalf of Senator Sanders Jr. Professional sand mas ter Matt Long created an amazing sand sculpture, which took many hours in the hot sun, as inspira tion. Teams that participated in cluded Lucky Heart ,Empire An theral, Among Us and Sand Crab All received a T-shirt and prizes from $100 to $25 gift cards. Just after sundown, everyone was treated to an amazing fire works display to end an explosive day of fun memories, dance, mu sic, good food and laughter. Spe cial thanks to the FDNY and NYPD the NYPD Counter- Terrorism unit and the NYPD Explorers program for keeping a watch over and mak ing sure everyone was safe.
Photos by Theresa Racine and Sen. James Sanders.
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The thing is to make is to make mental or physical notes about these feelings to identify what could be adjusted so that life that becomes healthy, happy and whole. Minor adjustments here and there to sort of straighten out the path from curvy and meandering to straight and narrow: easily traveled and focused - a life of ease and contentment and peace. Working out the kinks, harmonizing the energy. Waking up feeling weak; well, maybe seek out ways to gain physical strength. Waking up feeling sad; seek out beauty in nature, in a child. Waking up feeling sluggish; look at what you ate the day before and had eaten a few days before (when your gut is healthy, boy, can you feel it). And it really is a series of adjustments and re-adjustments and well-intentioned changes of habit that don’t serve anymore. And it is always changing so we are pretty much in a state of adjusting or reorganizing something pretty much all of the time. Just making it a practice to check in with oneself every day, no matter when it is, is so important - I know I often mention it here. Being selfaware then actively practicing loving compassion to oneself is the key to this freedom of taking care of oneself in the best possible way. I often said guiding yoga classes: when we are happy, healthy and whole, we can be there for others. It is such a marvelous feeling to feel and care for someone from a place of full and utter compassion and gratitude. I am coming to know that being intentional about everything I do serves me very well. It gives me a chance to think before I speak and act and that gives a second glance to making sure I speak and act out of love peace and joy. Well as much as I can do. What a balancing act. What a continuously changing path. Being intentional about moderating every day so that my morning rises are graceful and pleasant. If they aren’t, checking in to see what adjustment(s) can be made to get to feeling alright. May you be happy. May you be free. May you be compassionate. May you be grateful. May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.
What does it take to feel alright every day? A great check-in is assessing how we feel when we first wake up. Not only in reference to being well-rested or getting enough sleep, but also mood-, sensory-, energy-wise. And then thinking back on the day before and to see how a good thing you did, for example, like eat well, helped you to feel healthy with energy the next morning. And, on the flip side, how what something you may have done or engaged in, made you feel less than healthy or sad the next morning. Seems so obvious, yet we sometimes don’t really pay attention.
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On Wednesday, September 7, at 12:30 p.m., head to Riis Land ing to join an NPS guide for a paddle to Rockaway Point and back. This two mile trip follows the scenic bay shore of Rockaway peninsula along the cove toward Rockaway Point. Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floata tion devices, paddles, and in struction will be provided. Call (718) 758-3671 to make a reser vation.
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On Friday, September 2 at 7 p.m., head to the Riis Boardwalk and Bay 6 by the Wise Clock and join the National Park in cele brating Gateway's 50th birthday! Join a park ranger to sing songs, learn about the park, or to just enjoy the campfire, beach, and sunset. Bring an instrument and play along. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and dress for the weather. In the event of inclem ent weather, the program will be canceled. All are welcome!
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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, head to Beach 102nd at 8:30 a.m. for yoga on the beach with Kevin Soupy Campbell. Boardwalk Yoga On Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. on the boardwalk and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. on the beach, join for deep stretch yoga on Beach 126th with Christina Walker. Dona tions welcome.
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On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn for a free kayaking program for beginners. Open to those ages 6 and up. Kayaks and life jackets provided. Bring snacks, water and sunscreen.
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On Saturday, September 3 at 10 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to enjoy a walk to the West Pond and South Gar den, while exploring some of the many species of birds that call this wildlife refuge home. Binoc ulars provided! Space is limited. Call (718) 318-4340 to make a reservation.
On Saturday, September 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head under the elevated A train track at Beach 60th for an outdoor market in cluding vendors such as: Black smith’s Breads, Edgemere Farm, Horman’s Best Pickles, Mush room Queens, Rockaway Soda, Saratoga Peanut Butter Compa ny, and more! Live music.
On Sunday, September 4, from 6 to 11 p.m., head to the Anabas (1820 Channel Road) in Broad Channel for a fundraiser fea turing live music including sea shanties by Shinebone Alley, food, drinks and more. $15 ad mission helps support the club.
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Page 38 THURSDAY, September 1, 2022 To advertise in The Rockaway Times call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com The Rockaway Times BAYVIEW URGENT CARE CENTER Most Insurance Plans Accepted – Parking Available WE SPEAK ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, SPANISH 115-06 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 101, Rockaway Park, NY - 718-474-7744 OPEN 7 Days: Monday – Friday 9 am – 8 pm Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 6 pm Walk-Ins Are Welcome - No Appointments Necessary! Proudly Serving the Rockaway Community for Over 10 Years • EKG • Lab Work • Pulmonary Function Testing • Asthma Attacks • Ear Infections • Fractures • Minor Lacerations • Stitches • Vaccinations • Physicals • DOT Exams • X-Ray • And More Doctors Sadhana Gupta, MD Zoya Koroleva, DO Stanislav Kaminyar, DO Alla Buzinover, DO Fermented Foods Fermented foods can be an im portant source of certain vitamins and nutrients. But they are also a source of probiotics as they con tain strains of the food-ferment ing lactic acid bacteria Lactoba cillus and Leuconostoc. These bacterial strains are thought to improve the microbiota of the gut by getting rid of harmful strains like Clostridium and others. Fer mentation is an ancient method of food preservation. Examples of fermented foods include yogurt, kimchi, beer, and sauerkraut. Sau erkraut is a simple food that can easily be made at home and the kids can help. After all, imagine how dull and boring a corned beef Reuben or hot dog would be with outSimplesauerkraut?sauerkraut contains just shredded cabbage and salt. Some people add other items like garlic, caraway seeds, carrots, or beets. The mixture is sealed from the outside air for two to four weeks, then opened and served. Both the high nutritional value of cabbage and the presence of the benefi cial bacteria make sauerkraut a food that can provide a wealth of health benefits. Most people pre fer to buy their sauerkraut at the store, and that is fine. If you pre fer store-bought sauerkraut, be aware of a few facts. Fermented sauerkraut is found in the refrig erated food section. The bag will say fermented and the label may say “contains active cultures,” just as yogurt containers do. Canned or jarred sauerkraut is pasteur ized, which kills the active bacte ria. While pasteurized sauerkraut contains the same vitamins and minerals as refrigerated, unpas teurized sauerkraut, it has no pro bioticProbioticsvalue. have been shown to be helpful with some gastroin testinal conditions such as irri table bowel syndrome. They can also help stave off GI side effects from antibiotics. Proponents of probiotics claim benefits in many other areas such as prevention of diabetes and heart disease, im provements in mental health in cluding memory loss, immune system improvement, and pre vention of obesity. Unfortunately, so far studies have failed to back up many of these claims, however sauerkraut does contain vitamins C, K, B6, and folate, plus iron, manganese, fiber, copper, and po tassium. It is also low in calories and has zero fat. Plus, despite our current inflation, sauerkraut re mainsWhencheap.buying sauerkraut, choose only raw, fermented, un pasteurized sauerkraut found in the refrigerated section. Become a label reader – some sauerkraut is made with vinegar and not fer mented. Before serving it, don’t cook it. Cooking it kills the ben eficial bacteria. Rather, serve it at room temperature if you don’t like it cold. As for food suggestions, the Reuben is the sandwich clas sically associated with sauerkraut, but it can be added to other sand wiches, for example grilled cheese with tomato. Sauerkraut can be added to dips, salads, soups, Mex ican foods, and as a topping on baked and sweet potatoes. And don’t forget a cold beer to wash it all down! Auf ihr wohl! Prost! Questions or comments may be sent to editor@rockawaytimes.com
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By John C. Harris, Interpretive Ranger at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Equindito is the name given to the northwest shores of Jamaica Bay by the Canarsie. The name, which is commonly translated as "broken land," refers to a muddy archipelago of saltmarsh that appeared and vanished with the tides and storms. Much like its topography, the name of the region has changed several times; today, its most present feature is Floyd Bennett Field, formerly Barren Island. In the 17th century, Dutch colonial settlers referred to Equindito’s largest island as Beeren Eylandt, meaning Bear’s Island. A 1664 deed relays the Canarsie supposedly sold Beeren Eylandt to settlers John Tilton and Samuel Spicer, and for centuries it retained the English corruption of its Dutch name, Barren Island. While it may seem strange to consider Floyd Bennett Field an island, it was, at high tide, until the twentieth century, an island separated from mainland Brooklyn by a large tidalLocatedcreek. on the southwest periphery of the colonial settlements of New Amersfoort, later Flatlands, and Brooklyn, the roughly 100-acre island was primarily reserved as a pasture for cattle. In 1859, heavy industry made its way to its southern shore, first in the form of a fish oil reducing factory, then a horse rendering factory, and eventually a refuse processing plant. As the City grew, so did the need for usable land. In 1923, the separation of Barren Island from mainland Brooklyn was filled in to accommodate the extension of Flatbush Avenue to its furthest point south. In 1928, construction began on Floyd Bennett Field, the City’s first municipal airport, during which enough fill—in the form of trash and sand— elevated the newly enlarged landmass sixteen feet above sea level.
Floyd Bennett Field’s namesake honors a 1917 enlistee into the U.S. Navy. Bennettt enlisted as a mechanic and became a flight instructor before rising to the rank of warrant officer. After the war, in 1925, he was selected to fly arctic expeditions. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the Congressional Medal of Honor for his feats on one remarkable flight over Greenland in which he climbed out of the cockpit to work on the troubled engine. On a 1928 rescue mission, Bennettt contracted a fatal case of pneumonia. Two years later, in 1930, the airfield opened in his name. The airfield served as a starting point for many record-breaking flights until 1942, when it was absorbed by the U.S. Navy.In 1979, the decommissioned air station was incorporated into Gateway National Recreation Area. Since then—in addition to offering a place to camp within city limits, hosting the City’s largest community garden, and launching kayaking programs—it has helped promote these histories. Although the Ryan Visitor Center (named after the U.S. Congressman who campaigned for the creation of Gateway) is currently closed, an outdoor exhibit, researched by Miriam Sicherman, examines the communities of Barren Island and how the sanitation industry has redefined the landscape of Jamaica Bay is on display through Labor Day.
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By Tom Last I have been sleeping better at night knowing that the U.S. government is finally taking Climate Change seriously, by passing the Climate Change Bill. I understand that this Bill is only a start to combating Climate Change and much more needs to be done by the government and all of us, but at least for now there is hope for a brighter future.
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The man is surrounded by, literally, thousands of t-shirts. He could wear any of them or make one of his own choosing but what does he do? He rocks the shirt that rocks Rockaway. Mitchell Kohn of Rockaway Graphics has never looked so dapper. If you visit his store or he’ll make you a Rock Times t-shirt or a million other things.
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (a/k/a The Climate Change Bill) that passed both Houses of Congress two weeks ago provides us with a real opportunity to combat Climate Change and save the world from an environmental crisis. The Climate Change Bill gives us hope that our future generations (not too future) will be able to survive the impact and effects of greenhouse gases on the planet. This impact includes – rising sea levels, warmer temperatures, more catastrophic storms, drought, agricultural destruction, insect, animal extinction,Theetc.Bill includes some compromises related to oil pipelines & leases, however, Chuck Schumer (Senate Majority Leader) exclaimed that the Climate Change Bill is the “most comprehensive & significant piece of legislation in decades.” Bill Gates described the legislation as the “single most important piece of climate legislation in American history”. So why is the Climate Change Bill so important? To start with, the size of the investment is massive, of the $737 billion raised by the Bill, $369 billion will be spent on energy and combating Climate Change. This investment will keep us on target to reduce gas emissions to 40% below 2005 levels in 2030 compared to 30% under current policy. This will also move the U.S. closer to reaching its commitment, in the Paris Agreement, to cut emissions by 50% below 2005 level by 2030. So, you may be questioning the price tag of the Bill. Well, consider this: “NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) released the final update to its 2021 Billion-dollar disaster ergy, and other green technology solutions. $2,000 per year for home efficiency products such as windows, exterior doors, water heaters, skylights, etc. Tax credits for home energy audit and electric panel upgrade. Basically, the government is providing us with tax credits to make our houses more energy efficient, which equates to lower energy bills for consumers.ThisBillis important politically, as it demonstrates to other nations how serious the U.S is on Climate Change and provides an impetus for them to follow suit by enacting similar policy changes. Countries will need to keep up with the U.S. or fall far behind in producing and utilizing green technology products.The ‘bottom line’ is that this Bill will make cleaner energy and electric vehicles more affordable for all Americans and other countries. It will make the U.S. less dependent on foreign countries like China for critical green technology materials and products. Isn’t that what we have been striving for to keep America strong and independent? It will provide us with the tools we require to ensure a habitable world for future generations. Still, we cannot rely on this Bill alone to prevent serious damage to the planet. Leah Stokes, a climate policy expert at the University of California, Santa Barbara, states “This Bill is really on the beginning”. Therefore, we ask all Rockaway residents to become environmental advocates and to educate ourselves on Climate Change and reducing our Carbon Footprint. If we don’t start now –When?
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Saturday, September 3 5 p.m. until late Labor Day Weekend in Rockaway wouldn’t be the same without a Connolly’s fête! Double header tonight! First up at 5 p.m. Butter Brain, then at 9 p.m. Locals Surf School always viral LDW bash with DJ Brother Rich! 155 Beach 95th Street Saturday, September 3 8 p.m. to midnight In the wise words of ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, “Turn on, tune up, rock out,” with The Remnants at RBQ tonight. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, September 3 9 p.m. Leanúint do chroí and toast, “sláinte” to the American labor movement with The Brooklyn Bards at Rogers. 203 Beach 116th Street Sunday, September 4 5 p.m. Connolly’s hosts Bombzr for the ultimate funk throw down. 155 Beach 95th Street Sunday, September 4 5 p.m. Add some “Sol” and “Shyne” to your holiday weekend celebrations on the boardwalk at Beach 97th. Solshyne fans see you soon!
Thursday, September 1 5 p.m. Get a head start on your Labor Day weekend jam with DJ Rhythm Selector’s epic boardwalk beach party at SandBeachShark.97th Rockaway Bazaar
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On Sunday, September 4 at 2:30 p.m., Roxbury hosts is 99th annual Mardi Gras Parade. The parade starts and ends at the Roxbury baseball fields and will work its way from the Blvd. to the bay. Broad Channel Parade
By Kami-Leigh Agard Labor Day Weekend is already here, and there’s so much to do everywhere on the peninsula, including Mardi Gras celebrations! So, plan your Rockaway LDW crawl with the ultimate to-go-to guide— The RT’s Good Times’ page!
Thursday, September 1 6 p.m. It’s no secret that good music goes with good food, so tonight—indulge in a big serving of both at The Rockaway Hotel’s Rooftop Dinner & A Band series! This week’s mystery guest chef will surely have mouths watering, as Anthem Acoustic dishes out your favorite rock covers. $20 admission includes one drink, plus one plate. For tickets, visit: dinner-and-a-bandtherockawayhotel.com/happenings/www.108-10RockawayBeachDrive
Monday, September 5 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artist opening reception for Christa Funk + Single Fin Group Art Show. Rockaway Beach Surf Club Wednesday, September 7 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Surfing in a Crowded Lineup Panel Discussion.TheRockaway Hotel ursday, September 8 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Q&A with filmmakers & guests, plus pop-up market with local artists and sponsors.Rockaway Beach Surf Club Friday, September 9 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Opening night celebrations and film screenings.TheRockaway Hotel Saturday, September 10 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Film RockawayScreeningsBeach Surf Club Got info. on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes. com
Friday, September 2 6 p.m. Don’t miss Rainbow Spirals’ Grateful Dead holiday jam at Rockaway Tiki Bar/ Batesy’s portico. 67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Friday, September 2 7:30 p.m. Head to popular Thai street food spot, The Moon Lot, for another chock-full comedy night under the stars, plus open mic. 189 Beach 96th Street Friday, September 2 7:30 p.m. Cat Nip brings back another eclectic lineup of classic and alternative rock to Bar Marseille. 190 Beach 69th Street Friday, September 2 8 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band, The Mighty Quinn, returns to RBQ jammin’ the classics. 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd Friday, September 2 9 p.m. Mike & Miley are back at Rogers pourin’ pitchers of rock brews. 203 Beach 116th Street Saturday, September 3 5 p.m. Don’t miss Wine With Sue’s End-ofSummer Bashapalooza on the boards at SandBeachShark!97th Rockaway Bazaar
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Rockaway Bazaar Sunday, September 4 5 p.m. Serenade the men and women whose labor makes the U.S.A. great with Gerald Bair at Rogers. 203 Beach 116th Street Sunday, September 5 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bask in Kennedy’s picturesque city skyline bay views as LL Duo’s serenades with blues, rock and soul. 406 Bayside, Breezy Point Sunday, September 4 8 p.m. to Midnight RBQ powers on a festive classic rock and blues Labor Day salute with Friends In97-20Sound.Rockaway Beach Blvd Monday, September 5 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. End your Connolly’s LDW on a high note with Squid Trio! Beach 95th Street SPECIAL MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
On Saturday, September 3, at 12 p.m., Breezy kicks off the celebration with the 64th Annual R.P.B.P. Catholic Club Mardi Gras Parade starting on Oceanside Avenue at Queens Walk, and ending at the Breezy ballfield. Roxbury Parade
ARTS & CULTURE QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT DONOVAN RICHARDS PRESENTS: QUEENS LIVE! REGGAE ON THE Sunday,BOARDWALKSeptember 4 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Experience authentic Jamaican music live and direct at Far Rockaway’s O’Donohue Park! This reggae throw down features old school reggae artists, Jah Wise Tippertone, Carlton Livingston & Friends. O'DonohueFree!Park, Beach 17th Street
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On Monday, September 5 at 1 p.m., Broad Channel hosts its annual Mardi Gras parade down Cross Bay Blvd. and ending at the Broad Channel Athletic Club.
Elevate your LDW celebrations on the rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel (108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive). For tickets and more info, visit: way-music-liveckawayhotel.com/happenings/rocka-https://www.theroFriday, September 2 5 p.m. Make sure to wear your dancing shoes, because your feet will have a mind of their own at sexy electro-pop duo, DJ Cherub’s sunset show. Tickets: $20. Sunday, September 4 6 p.m. Sublime aficionados! Don’t miss Badfish’s tribute to the reggae rock and ska punk band. Tickets: $35. MARDI GRAS It’s that time again. When Broad Channel to Breezy dons their most creative costumes, hops on festive floats and parades around town to end the summer.
What better surf-loving nabe to celebrate women wave riders from around the globe than right here in Rockaway! This year’s free five-day Women’s Surf Film Festival showcases female filmmakers and surfers through the mediums of art, film and photography at two locations—Rockaway Beach Surf Club (302 Beach 87th Street) and The Rockaway Hotel (108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive). See event lineup below. For more info, visit: http://womenssurffilmfestival.com
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Get your LDW partay poppin’ at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s Foggy Wharf Deck (533 Beach 126th Street). Lineup: ursday, September 1 7 p.m. All feet on deck when Chris Decker strums the first chords of his acoustic tunes. Friday, September 2 7 p.m. Uncle Jack’s Band was so good a few weeks back that the Jack Pack demanded an encore. Welcome back Uncle Jack!
Page 43 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, September 1, 2022The Rockaway Times Paul SusannaRichterGraves TJ Moriarty Vincent Moriarty Mira Satryan Pat Pend Mike McGevna Thomas Ambery 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.
GEMINI: Take this month as a chance to calm down and relax. You'll enjoy the good times more when you give your body the rest it deserves. Lucky beaches: 87,116,124
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CAPRICORN: Do your best to maintain your boundaries and don't lose self-condence just because someone else isn't in tune with how you handle your business. You know what you want, and that’s enough for now. Lucky beaches: 75, 113, 123
SCORPIO: The future is uncertain. You shouldn't depend on something that may or may not pan out the way you want. Diversity is the key to this month’s success. Lucky beaches 60, 56, 110
SAGITTARIUS: Get rid of anything that isn’t serving you this month to make way for great changes, brave Sagittarius. Don’t be afraid to take risks where they are available. Lucky beaches: 89, 76, 125
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CANCER: Take care of the basics rst before you try to deal with the particulars of a certain situation. Your attention to detail will serve you better once the bigger picture is squared away this month. Lucky beaches: 90, 67, 120
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TAURUS: Be careful about accusing someone of something when you don't have all the facts. Keep your cards close to your chest. If you strike out now, you may nd that you lose the respect of someone important forever.
AQUARIUS: A serendipitous encounter may change the way you view your home life. Be ready to make way for a new opportunity that will allow you to relax more in the coming season. Lucky Beaches: 23, 54, 142
PISCES: Your honesty is integral to getting what you want, and people are drawn to the exceptional skills you present in your work life. This month, your natural ability to innovate will bring you nancial satisfaction. Be kind to the people in your life who make you laugh. Lucky beaches: 115, 59, 69
LIBRA: Don't do things out of guilt, fear, or regret. Keep on the best path for the best reasons for the best results. You’ve got this. Lucky Beaches: 135, 78, 91
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By Laura Hajek ARIES: Favorable developments on the professional front are likely to keep you in an upbeat mood, ery Aries. Suggestions you make at work are likely to be acted upon and give you an immense sense of achievement. Lucky beaches: 73, 55, 34
LEO: Gather facts from your inner state and use the information to create a plan for the future. Be exible in your approach, this autumn will give you the security you’ve been aching for. Lucky beaches: 59,115,86 VIRGO: Happy Birthday Virgo! Get into the water this month and reconnect with your inner peace. Realizing how your words and actions a ect others will serve you in positive ways. Lucky beaches: 60, 119, 130
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Page 45 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, September 1, 2022The Rockaway Times LIKE A PHOTO IN THE ROCK AWAY TIME S? We can turn it into a fine ar t s poster Suitable for Framing or Wallpaper up to 52" Chicken Cutlets with GuacamoleToppingTomato Serves: Ingredients:2 2-boneless, skinless chicken breasts3cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ½ cup of cherry tomatoes, halved ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Pre-packagedTopping: guacamole ½ pint cherry tomatoes 2-4 slices of mozzarella Directions: Combine chicken, balsamic vinegar, garlic and Italian seasonings in a large bowl. Stir the mixture until the chicken is well coated. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes or until cooked through. When the chicken is cooking and almost done, slice the tomatoes. In a small bowl, add the guacamole and add the tomatoes. Mix to incorporate.Whenthe chicken is cooked, plate the chicken and top with mozzarella slices and then add the guacamole mixture. Golf was banned in England in 1457. Babe Ruth used to put a cabbage leaf under his hat to stay cool and would replace it every other inning.
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Page 47 To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 · ads@RockawayTimes.com THURSDAY, September 1, 2022The Rockaway Times Wrestle Talk FORMER WWE STARS RETURN & PPVS!
By Eric Jayden Big news coming from the WWE, as there may be a potential return of former WWE Superstar Brawn Strowman. Brawn was released on June 2, 2021 and rumors indicate that Triple HHH has brought up bringing back Brawn, and there may be future talks coming soon. This is big news as many felt it was a wrong decision at the time to have had Brawn released from the company. With Triple HHH now at the helm of Creative, there has been more stars that were released and brought back such as Karrion Kross and Dexter Lumis. Recently, we reported the return of "Mr. Wrestling" Johnny Gargano, and Triple HHH doesn't seem to be stopping there, as he has also brought back Santana Garrett. Who's next to return with Triple HHH in control? We will keep youStayingposted.with the WWE, they will be holding their first stadium show in the United Kingdom after 30 years. The Clash at the Castle will be held on September 3, 2022 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Many fans in the UK are excited as the renewed interest in the WWE keeps growing and due to changes in management, many feel this event will be a memorable one. In addition, to this event, the WWE will be hosting its Live PPV Event "NXT Worlds Collide" on Sunday, September 4, 2022 coming from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. This event also is predicted to be a Show Stealer, with 2 NXT Championship Unification Matches, pitting NXT UK Champions going against NXT Championship - Brand versus Brand!The Question of the Week.... well, this is more of a compliment sent in by Jason H, in Rockaway Beach and he said, "Eric, I just wanted to take the time to say I really enjoy your column. I have been reading it for over a year now. I have seen you in past wrestling shows and please continue the great work you have done, best wishes!" Wow, thank you, Jason, for being a loyal reader of the column and I promise to continue to put out wrestling columns for everyone to enjoy. Many thanks for your compliment!
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