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Preserving Rockaway’s Past by Modern Means

By Katie McFadden Rockaway native James Supple is preserving old Rockaway memories with new technology. His website, www.oldrockawayphotos.com, is like an online museum, with a collection of hundreds of photos, documenting Rockaway’s history, all the way back to the late 1800s.

Supple has been collecting Rockaway photos and memorabilia for at least 15 years. “When I was living in Rockaway, I was always intrigued with the history. Some of the places I grew up with are no longer there, like Playland, Curleys and Dingy’s, so I started searching for photos of them,” Supple

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said. He began collecting photos and postcards to decorate his apartment, but his hobby grew. “Once the Internet and eBay came around, I was really able to start collecting them and building my own portfolio. I have photos from Beach 9th all the way to Breezy Point. I like the nostalgia of Rockaway and collecting old things,” Supple said.

When Hurricane Sandy came along, Supple’s collection took a hit.

“After Sandy, I lost some of the photos I had stored in Rockaway. Like everyone, I never thought the water would come to the first floor and I had some photos in the basement. After I lost those, I thought, how can I preserve

these photos, so this doesn’t happen again?”

He turned to modern technology.

“As soon as I get some photos in the mail, I go to my computer and scan them and I’ll upload some of the good ones to the website,” Supple said.

“The site isn’t for commercial use. It

treasures. “There’s about five to ten of us who collect. I sometimes meet with these people. Like I’m going out to Melville soon to bring this guy a whole collection of stuff, who also brings me items,” Supple said.

Sometimes Supple pays for items, sometimes he trades with other col-

was just for friends to share photos, but it became this big project with about 800 or 900 images.” About six months ago, Supple started the website as a way to share his photos with other Rockaway history buffs, who he has befriended over the years.

Through his collecting, Supple has found that a few others share in his hobby. He often finds himself getting into bid wars on eBay with other Rockaway memorabilia enthusiasts, but it has become a friendly community in which the collectors share their

lectors and sometimes, people from the community reach out to him to share their personal photo collections, like a woman in Broad Channel who recently gave him 96 photos. “I’ll run into people who tell me they have photos, or that they know someone that might have photos,” he said. Supple says he has spent thousands of dollars on the more than 1,000 images he’s collected and other Rockaway memorabilia. However, to Supple, his collection is priceless. “I’ll never sell Continued on page 16

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Inaugural talent show at Beach 97th Have you been waiting for years to showcase your juggling skills? Does that classic interpretation of “I Will Always Love You” that you sing in the shower need an audience? Or do you maybe need a tune-up before auditioning for the next season of America’s Got Talent? Whatever your reason or talent may be, all are invited to participate in the First Annual Rocka-

way Beach Talent Show! Sponsored by Caracas, Rippers, and City Sticks, the show will take place at the Beach 97th St. concession stand on Friday, September 11, at 7 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners, who will be judged by yet-to-be-named special guests. To register, sign up at http://www.rockawaybeach97.com/talent-show.

Meeks Approves Iran Nuclear Deal Congressman Gregory Meeks, Rockaway’s Democratic delegate in the House of Representatives, released a statement announcing his support of the nuclear arms deal signed with Iran in Vienna in July. “This is not a perfect deal,” Rep. Meeks said. “There has never been a perfect deal or one that gives the parties to it everything they want. Despite the risks, the agreement has the support of the United Nations Security Council and most countries world-wide. Critically, key partners in the Middle East region and most of our allies consider the [deal] an important next step after years of coordinated sanctions and diplomatic efforts to push Iran to the negotiating table.”

The U.S. along with its allies reached a tentative agree-

ment with Iran last month, imposing strict limits and safeguards on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions which have crippled the Iranian economy. The deal has proved controversial in America due to Iran’s past actions and especially its relations with Israel, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. It has been subject to party-line politics, with Democrats by and large supporting the deal and Republicans opposing it. “History will record this as one of the most pivotal votes of our time,” Rep. Meeks said. “I believe rejecting this deal would be a consequential and confounding mistake, and a return to the status quo or worse. That is a risk I am unwilling to take.”

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October Waves: Photography by Sandra Gottlieb at The New York Hall of Science, Queens From The New York Hall Of Science: The New York Hall of Science announced October Waves, an exhibition of thirty large-scale seascapes by Sandra Gottlieb, will run from September 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015 in the museum’s LeCroy and Ramp Galleries. The museum is located at 47-01 111th Street, Queens. (The Museum hours are: Mon – Fri, 9:30 am – 5 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am – 6 pm). October Waves is a photographic exploration by Gottlieb, a remarkably inventive and prolific artist, and is her sixth series of seascapes photographed in Rockaway in the last 15 years.

This most recent series is a documentation of the 2013 hurricane season when the sea and swells were caught up in a rough and tumble drama.

“Sandra Gottlieb’s camera confronts the cascading waves with results as profound as they are beautiful and compelling. Creating meditations in time, her lens

dissects a temporal curve, catching the waves with each frame as they play like actors upon a stage.

Her interests envelop both the conceptual and the romantic in a wondrous duality . . . Her mastery of the medium allows her vision to reverberate between the two, making her photographs rich material for consideration while simultaneously offering the oceanic images up to the viewer’s simple and sensual enjoyment,” Phil Tarley said.

Critic Dominique Nahas observes, “Gottlieb immerses herself and her viewers into what might be called the dramaturgy of the Wave, its Sturm und Drang. October Waves gives us not only the local color, so to speak, of Rockaway Beach, it also offers the viewer what appears to be thirty different character studies or individual portraits of waves.”

Gottlieb’s solo exhibitions include the Alden B. Dow Museum of Art and Science, Midland, MI; Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph’s, MI;

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A couple of sad reports came in last week after we had gone to press. Tom Andresen, brother of famed coach Marty Andresen, was captain of the El Jefe, a 40-foot steel hull fishing boat that sunk off Sandy Hook. His body was recovered by divers on Saturday.

And then came news of Gary Russo, the Second Avenue Sinatra, was found dead after an apparent suicide at165th Avenue and 92nd Street, just over the Addabbo Bridge in Howard Beach. Russo had been missing for nearly a month. ***** The Queens Public Administrator holds real estate auctions usually of properties held in estate. On September 16, one Rockaway property will be auctioned off: 533 Beach 69th St., Arverne, NY. It’s a 2-story detached frame on 40 x 100. Minimum Opening Bid: $160,000. Go to the Queens Public administrator site and sign up to get such auction notices. ***** You know what’s fun? Being part of the Rockaway Bike Parade. People dress as their favorite Rockaway theme or

character and pedal for fun. So join the fun and sign up at rockawayparade.eventbrite.com. ***** Well, now we know where he’s been (because we sure haven’t seen him).

“After close examination, thorough consultation, and in-depth study, I have decided to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (aka The Iran deal) because it is in the security interest of the United States, Israel, and the global community.” So said Congressman Gregory Meeks. ***** And you know what’s going to be a great tradition? The Poseidon Parade on Saturday, September 19. For the past several years a Rockaway crew has been taking top prizes at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Now the group is spearheading a nautical boardwalk parade. It’s open to anyone who likes the idea of marching while dressed as a pirate, a sea serpent, a starfish or something nautical. ***** Former City Councilman Al Stabile died last weekend. Stabile represent-

ed parts of Rockaway from 1994-2001 after beating longtime incumbent, Walter Ward. He was 68. ***** Rockaway’s Got Talent. And now we can see lots of it all in one place when the first annual Rockaway Talent Show takes place at the Beach 97th Street Concessions on Friday, September 11. ***** Labor Day is late this year so that means we’re closer to the unofficial start of Spring – the Rockaway St Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s just 180 days away. ***** The Bayhouse in Breezy Point-- stop at the booth and get a pass -- is open through September 27th. It’s just an awesome spot on the bay. The good news is construction on a brand new, permanent place will begin in October. ***** The music show at Tribute Park last Thursday won’t be forgotten by those who attended. The setting and sounds were delightful. The fireboat offshore provided majestic sprays into the air.

Majestic until the wind started blowing the spray onto the crowd and the music equipment. Enough salt water fell on the equipment that the featured singer Ddendyl and her band had to stop performing. ***** Thank you to Benetta Curcio and others who keep us posted on our news racks and whether we need refills or if our paper’s late being delivered. It

Page 5 means a lot to us that it means a lot to you! ***** Happy Mardi Gras to the communities of Breezy, Roxbury and Broad Channel as they turn their hamlets into The Big Easy over Labor Day weekend. ***** It’s a bar crawl, food tour and contest wrapped into one. The second annual Rockaway Scrawl is set to take place Saturday, September 26. With that event and Irish fairs, bike parades, Poseidon parades, Oyster Fests, Honey Fests, Talent Shows, the Richie Allen Surf Classic and all those things we’re forgetting, we’re gonna be saying September is like the summer: it flew by. ***** There are groups upstate promoting the idea of upstate secession. How can we help them? ***** Reminder. Lifeguards will stay on past Labor Day, through September 13 (though with many back at school coverage will be spotty). ***** On Sunday night, according to police reports, a 16-year-old was shot at 25-18 Seagirt Boulevard. The 101 Precinct Twitter account (@NYPD101Pct) tweeted: We need your help.

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A Labor of Love: Fun Facts High School To Art School Program To Hold Interviews about Labor Day This Monday, September 7th, is Labor Day! Often hailed as the unofficial end of summer and a stark reminder to kids that school is just around the corner, it is one of eleven federal holidays as designated by the U.S. government and it is always held on the first Monday of September. But while many view Labor Day as just another three day weekend, it is interesting to look at the history behind the day.

According to the Department of Labor, individual cities began passing ordinances to recognize workers in their jurisdictions in 1885 and 1886. New York was the first state to propose an official day celebrating labor, but Oregon was the first to pass legislation on February 21, 1887 (New York would do so later in the year.) By 1894, 23 states adopted the holiday, and on June 28 Congress passed a law designating Labor Day on the date we now have it on.

Two men are generally credited with influencing the creation of Labor Day, with each staking an argument as to why they are the true “Father of Labor Day.” Peter J. McGuire, a cofounder of the

American Federation of Labor, is said to have first suggested a day to honor people ““who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.” Another man, the unrelated Matthew Maguire, a machinist, is credited with “[proposing] the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York,” which was swiftly followed by that union adopting a Labor Day celebration on September 5, 1882, according to the Dept. of Labor.

Some more tidbits about Labor Day: ■ Canada also celebrates their Labour Day on the first Monday in September, but the rest of world by and large honors their workers on May Day (May 1) ■ It used to be a rule of fashion that it was a faux-pas to wear white after Labor Day, but this is generally seen as antiquated now ■ “I believe that summer is our time, a time for the people, and that no politician should be allowed to speak to us during the summer. They can start talking again after Labor Day.” Lewis Black, comedian

Calling all budding artists! For years, the Queens Council of the Arts has run the High School to Art School (HS2AS) program, which prepares high school juniors and seniors who would like to attend art school following graduation through an intensive arts instruction and college preparation workshop.

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Sands Point Physical Therapy About Music and Noise

Dear Editor: I’d like to respond to the letter written last week by my friend and neighbor about Caracas, the concession stand at Beach 106th St. In the interest of fairness, there have been times that the concession stand is within the rules and regulations in regard to the playing music of music and as it relates to start time, end time and volume.

However, there is also a significant amount of time when they are not in compliance. These rules have been outlined by the NYPD and the NYC DEP. The real issue here is that the owners and managers of Caracas know exactly what the rules and regulations are but have not always complied with them. Many nights they are in violation of one, two or all three of the above. When that happens, they should be held accountable. Perhaps the stress they are experiencing comes from not following the rules and trying to avoid the consequences.

I can’t comment on what happened on Friday or Saturday, Aug 21 and 22, but I do know that the NYPD will only enforce legitimate complaints. They also conduct their own random checks for compliance.

If they were told to shut down early, there was probably a legitimate infraction.

Here’s some additional facts: Once a baseline decibel level has been established in your home, (mine is 50-50dB), the allowable level, as set by the DEP, is an additional 7 decibels above that number. That means that the volume should never be above 62dB. Now we all know that music has an ebb and flow to it so that should be the target to allow for an occasional spike in volume.

While an quick momentary spike to 70dB might be OK, the target should be between 57 and 62dB. A consistent target of 70 db quickly results in spikes up well above 70 dB. For the record, 90dB is not the NYC regulation and is clearly excessive. According to many websites (don’t take my word for it) 90 dB is 4 times as loud as 70 Db, and regular sustained exposure may cause permanent hearing damage.

I also know that many of people that are involuntarily subjected to the music are against it – once it hits a certain volume. Regardless – as a ranking member of the NYPD said last year – this is not a case of “ the majority rules.” It’s about enforcing the regulations. One of the owners of Caracas was present when this

was said, so there should be no misunderstanding here. Once the rules and regulation were clearly defined, it should really be just a matter of consistently adhering to them, with or without the involvement of the NYPD. In closing, they should be willing to play by the rules and be a good neighbor. When you think about it, it seems pretty simple.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

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Dear Editor: (Re: Letter by Tim Farrell and the music/noise at Caracas) Great article by Tim Farrell, I could not agree more with his outlook. We at 102-00 Shore Front are having the same issues with some tenants calling 311 on nights that the Community House has bands or dee-jays. I face the Community House, and with window closed, airconditioner on, I don’t hear a thing.

As a longtime resident, I am thankful for the people that were willing to invest money in the Rockaways. Many jobs have been created for locals, and the adults have places to meet and greet. Rockaway residents do that well. I guess some people along Shore Front Parkway want the Rockaway of the past three or four years. VERY DREARY!! These people will have to adjust to the fact that Rockaway is now being viewed by all for the jewel that it is! What will these tenants complain about in the winter? The weather, the noisy air traffic. The people that really care about Rockaway are the people that have invested in it.

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Lifeguard Lapse

Dear Editor: On Saturday, August 29th, the annual 139-140th Street block party was taking place on the beach, as it has in past years. I had noticed that there were no lifeguards manning the chair where over 400 people were enjoying a hot summer day, many of them children. On either side of the empty chair, where the beaches were sparsely occupied, both chairs were fully manned.

There was also a Park’s Department employee whistling people out of the water because of no protection.

When the Chief Lifeguard walked by and was asked why there were no lifeguards on this very crowded beach his reply was that there was nothing he could do about it, and

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we should move the party over two blocks to a protected beach! This is either gross incompetency or negligence at best. How can a supervisory employee of the Parks Department not understand the gravity of having such a large crowd of people unprotected or be unwilling to make the call to relocate other lifeguards from adjacent sparsely crowded bays?.

While I can understand that some of the lifeguards returned to school last week, there seemed to be no shortage of coverage at the other chairs on that day. Ironically, the next day, the chair was fully manned and I can’t help but wonder if there was vindictiveness at play here.

The myopic attitude displayed by lifeguard supervision last week fortunately did not result in any catastrophes, but such blatant ineptitude will ultimately be problematic, and I hope that someone in a position of responsibility has enough common sense to understand the seriousness of protecting lives, especially small children.

Seamus Lang

Beaches Are Ours

Dear Editor: I’ve been reading some newspaper articles concerning the wrongheaded idea that’s floating around about creating surfers-only beaches in the community in which I reside.

Since the individual(s) who came up with this plan does not live on my block or area did not see fit to ask or survey how people who actually live here would personally be impacted or feel about this ridiculous idea before trying to pushing it, I’m sharing the opinion of myself, homeowners of my block and others who live in the immediate area, those of us who are most qualified to provide feedback concerning this deplorable suggestion of an idea because we live here.

The paramount reason that others and I bought into this community is for our love of the ocean and the idea of having a beach right in our backyards. Residents that lived in this community for over forty and fifty years overwhelmingly appreciate having the ability to utilize/ enjoy the ocean with their families, neighbors, significant others, friends, companions, partners and associates. Individuals and families of modest means that do not have the resources and ability other people in Rockaway may have to enjoy themselves at the very least, are able to go swimming or take their children swimming for some fun and engage in healthy recreation at no

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cost right where they live.

Since the inception of the Water’s Edge homes being built and way before the ABTS development came into existence, a lifeguard has been/ is posted at the proposed area near the Water’s Edge development. We do not ever intend under any circumstances to not be able to swim where we own, reside and pay taxes!

We homeowners did not buy into this community to not have utilization of the water for swimming and playing. If it becomes necessary, we would not hesitate to take legal action to stop any changes to our environment that would hinder us from being able to swim and enjoy the water where we live thus taking away our valuable resource and reason for being where we live.

We warmly welcome new development, businesses and new people into the community as long as it does not create a venue for making changes that would have a detrimental impact on people who put down roots here decades and generations ago when there wasn’t even a decent place to purchase groceries, as far as we are concerned, there is absolutely no room for comprising in that! Additionally, we re-built from Hurricane Sandy and did not abandon our beautiful Rockaway community just to have the best part of it snatched away from us in the name of expansion, progress, redevelopment or making more money.

It is not our job, idea or intent to suggest what should be done about the newly arrived surfers in the neighborhood lately, though we have our ideas, in this situation we choose to respond with what is most often heard in more affluent neighborhoods, not in my backyard!

Deborah Short

The Rail Awaits

Dear Editor: The Rockaway Beach Rail Line, we have the tracks and we have the riders all waiting to get on board.

The money must be made available for such a vital mode of transportation for Queens. Thousands of riders would take advantage of this beautiful way of traveling which is fast and safe .How many times must we say YES to the reactivation of the Rockaway Beach Rail Line?

For those of you who continuously question against bringing this line back to life you better rethink your decision because there are other transportation ideas/options in the works that most likely will hurt us.

Danny Ruscillo Jr.

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Making Memorial Circle Brighter with Sunflowers

By Katie McFadden There’s a bit more sunshine in Memorial Circle this summer. As local residents await the trees in the park located between Beach 120th and Beach 121st to be replaced, Rockaway Park resident Mary Noone, and her 4-year-old son, Michael, have added some sunflowers to fill the void.

Back in April, Friends of Memorial Circle, a group of residents that help maintain the tribute park to Rockaway’s veterans, were surprised to find the Parks Department chopping down a majority of the trees there, shortly before Memorial Day. It wasn’t for nothing, though. Local residents had noticed that the trees looked bare since Sandy, and were in need of replacement. However they won’t be replaced until the fall. “After Sandy, the trees didn’t look so good here and they needed to be replaced,� Noone said. “However, we were a little curious as to why they were cut down when Parks wasn’t ready to replant them right away. I think this park should be a priority.

Each space where the trees were has a veteran’s name on it. It doesn’t make sense that they wanted to wait so long to replant them after cutting them down.�

So Noone wanted to bring some life back to the park this summer with

a temporary fix. “I just saw that the trees were cut down and at first they said they would be replaced in the spring, and then they were saying it wouldn’t be until the fall, so I thought well, sunflowers grow fast and its something that could be here temporarily until the trees are planted,�

Noone said.

As a hobby, Noone often gardens around her home, and her son has

taken an interest. “I garden regularly and Michael helps me. He made me plant watermelon seeds this summer.

He wanted to grow mac and cheese, but there are no seeds for that,� Noone joked. However, Michael helped his mom with a very meaningful project.

Shortly before the Memorial Day parade, Noone enlisted her little boy to help with the mission of planting sunflowers in the plots where the trees had been at Memorial Circle.

They planted about 16 plants around the circular park. Noone often brings her son to the park to play and has been teaching him the significance of veterans. “I tell him that each one of the plaques where the trees were, are for a soldier and he understands that they didn’t come home,� Noone said. “They fought the bad guys, but they died, so we planted flowers for them,� the preschooler said.

Noone says that it’s important to teach her son about what the park means “because I’m afraid that people will forget what it’s for,� she said.

She makes sure to bring her son to the park for each parade honoring the veterans. “I like to wave the flag at the parade,� Michael said, explaining that the flag “scares the bad guys. Bad guys are afraid of the American flag.�

With just a bit of upkeep, a majority of Mary and Michael’s sunflowers have flourished over the summer.

“They don’t need a lot of maintenance. We came a few times to water them with a watering can, but there’s a sprinkler system here, so we’ve just been checking on them and making sure they’re propped up,� she said.

Noone also gives credit to some of the members of Friends of Memorial Circle, like Jeannette Bernstein, who has decorated the park with red, white and blue flowers, and Maureen Walsh, who deals with the technical aspects of the park, like when the City will finally replace the trees. Walsh says the Parks Department will start to replace the trees starting this fall. “Fall is the best time to have trees planted, so we’re just waiting for them, and hopefully we’ll have all of them planted by 2017, which is when we’ll be celebrating the 70th anniversary of Memorial Circle.

Memorial Circle was started by the Belle Harbor Garden Club in 1947.

Friends of Memorial Circle, a group of about 10 residents, has maintained the park for the past 25 years, along with some help from the city. “We depend on donations to help us take care of the park,� Walsh said. Anyone interested in contributing, can send a donation to Friends of Memorial Circle c/o Maureen Walsh, 177 Beach 116th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694.

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The last breath of any summer season is a sad time although some, like John Steinbeck, have attempted to make the transition from summer’s warm embrace to the frigid kiss of a pending winter less arduous. In Travels with Charlie: In Search of America, Steinbeck wrote, “What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” Personally, I think that Steinbeck was full of himself. I guess he never heard of “snowbirds” also known as “Florida Groupies!” Warm good! Cold bad! Bottom line….winter sucks!

Speaking of winter, the market price of a barrel of crude has once again dropped well below $50 and that decrease is readily reflected in the per gallon price of home heating fuel. Now might be a good time to “top off” your home oil tank as the price of fuel oil will surely rise again as the fall/winter season draws closer. I checked with a free Internet service (CODFuel.com) that provides a list of several oil delivery services that deliver to our area here in Broad Channel and found prices cur-

rently ranging from between $1.750 and $1.80 per a 100 gallon drop. (Note: last year at this time the price was slightly more, approximately $3.00 per gallon.)

I recently came across a story suggesting that Nessie, Scotland’s beloved Loch Ness Monster, may be dead. According to the story there have been no “confirmed sightings” of the Scottish Beast in the past two years. Veteran Nessie Spotter Gary Campbell stated “It’s very upsetting news and we don’t know where she’s gone.” That got me to thinking...what about our very own Jamaica Bay Jamie? We know Jamie was first spotted swimming about the bay back in 2003 and then went missing until 2006 when she appeared again. Many thought Jamie lost to Hurricane Sandy but in March of 2013 Jamie popped her head above the waves on Jamaica Bay once again.

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more than a twin bed, a bathroom, some that only had room for outdoor showers. Yet despite their size, some of Rockaway’s bungalows are full of love, as shown by the personal touches from those who lived or continue to live there.

Rockaway’s bungalows are Rockaway’s history. There was a time when 7,000 bungalows dotted the peninsula. Today, only about 400 remain. Two years ago, I was lucky to attend a 100-

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year celebration of the bungalow colonies at Beach 108th and 109th Street.

Despite their age, despite their size, Rockaway’s bungalows are strong. It is surprising, but at the same time, not surprising, that Rockaway’s bungalows survived Sandy; some without even a drop of water. Some credit vegetated dunes for protecting the bungalow colonies of the Beach 20s. Some say the bungalows of the Beach 100’s survived, being on one of the highest points of the peninsula. The hockey rink between Beach 108th and 109th may have even helped.

Simple, historic, strong. To me, the bungalows will always remind me of my grandmother, who I lost to cancer two months ago. Her bungalow on Beach 108th Street was the only piece of property that my grandma ever owned. Spending every summer at my grandma’s bungalow, her tiny paradise by the sea, it was as much a part of my life, as my own home. As time goes on, I miss my grandma more and more. Life has seemed pretty chaotic since she passed. I was craving simplicity. I was craving a connection with my grandma. So in her honor, my recent bike adventure was a tour of Rockaway’s bungalows.

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for the roughly five mile ride to the bungalows between Beach 24th and Beach 26th Streets, and made stops to other bungalow sites along the way, as I headed back toward the west end.

Being in the middle of a heatwave, I left in the morning and stuck to a beachside path most of the way for a cooler ride. As I rode toward a piece of Rockaway’s history, it seemed appropriate that I was able to ride along some of Rockaway’s pre-Sandy boardwalk.

I had never been to the bungalow colony in the Beach 20s between Seagirt Boulevard and the beach, but

I’d heard and written enough about them. They are protected under the Beachside Bungalow Preservation Association, lead by Richard George.

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Jazz Fest on Saturday Like Jazz? The Rockaway Beach Jazz Festival is this weekend. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, all are welcome to join in on a night of music at the Beach 97th concession.

The evening will feature three exceptional, diverse New York City jazz bands that will showcase something for everyone. From a classic trio led by the awesome alto sax player Lisa Parrott; to the jazz-meets-reggae-andska crossover of G.R.A.S.S, perfect for an end-of-summer beach show; and finally to the music of Benny Goodman performed by the virtuoso musicians of Flying Home.

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by Chris Lightcap on bass and Alison Miller on drums.

At 7:30 p.m. will be G.R.A.S.S. or the Gowanus Reggae and Ska Society, featuring Michael Blake on tenor sax and numerous other Brooklyn jazz luminaries. GRASS was founded eight years ago by a group of musical friends dedicated to finding the intersection of Reggae and Jazz. GRASS plumbs the deep tradition of Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae for gems that have deep groove and freedom to play. The result is a funky good time and inspired improvisation. The band features Blake on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, Rick Sabo on guitar, Nate Shaw on keys, J. A. Granelli on bass and Tony Mason on drums.

Last but not least is John Mettam and Flying Home at 9 p.m. Flying Home is a recent WNYC Battle of the Bands finalist. They feature the music of Benny Goodman and perform classic swing hits of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, carrying on the hot style made famous by the Benny Goodman Ensembles. This band features Mettam on drums, Ben Goldberg on clarinet, Sean Moran on guitar and Michael Bates on bass.

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By Lou Pastina It’s not too late to get in every last drop of summer, and I would start with the A-team Paddleboard Company on Beach Channel Drive. Andrew and Amy Dima have started a terrific business, bringing paddleboarding to the Rockaway’s with first class instructors who are knowledgeable, courteous, and super fun.

With the baby getting ready to go off overseas for a semester, I grabbed her sister, mother and baby and we all went down to see our good buddy Deirdre to hook us up with lessons and an afternoon to remember. Signing up was easy – we simply hit up

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Turns out that everyone was able to stand up and paddle, even my chief mermaid, who has improved her “core” greatly through yoga, thank you Helen & Sarah! And we found out they run yoga on the paddleboard too, very cool. Like life, when the wind is at your back the sailing is pretty easy and we made our way down through the cove easily. It’s really pretty from the water and at times, if not for the Marine Parkway Bridge, you wonder where you actually are!

But again, like life, there comes a time when you must turn around and head back, and when that Rockaway sirocco is against you it is a harder paddle, so be prepared for that. If you are like me, your body tends to act as a real “drag,” as I have often been told

by my mermaid, and the wind does a number on you. But eventually you make your way back, and you get a great workout too.

But before we could make it back, Louie, the dog, not the writer, decided to jump in and test the waters. Confused, he made his way onto baby’s board, which made her day. And out of camaraderie, Louie, the writer, not the dog, followed him into the drink, much to the amusement of the cadre of mermaids, making their day too!

All in all, it was a great experience, and one that I felt very safe participating in with my family. I highly recommend it. It will be a great memory for our little group. Next up? Jet skis and surfing? I am hoping Louie, the dog, can join us! Get the most out of the rest of the summer, it ain’t over folks.

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Not wanting to deal with the long commute to Manhattan from

sign hanging in my office and sometimes coworkers will tell me that they took the A train to Rockaway over the weekend,” Supple said. “These items are conversation pieces.”

Rockaway, Supple moved out when he was 26, but visits frequently and Rockaway is always around him in some way. Much of his memorabilia decorates his homes. “At my house in Southampton, I have a ton of stuff from the Blue Bungalow and the Gift is Love and sometimes when tenants rent the place, they ask me why I have so much Rockaway stuff there.

It’s where I grew up. I have an A train

Supple’s website only contains images, but they could spark several conversations. There are two main features to the site. The first feature, which appears right when you go to the site, is a map. Users can click on one of the red markers at a location on the map, to see an old photo from the area, or they can search a specific street, address, or zip code, to see if

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there are any photos from a particular area of interest. The second feature, and perhaps the most interesting, is the image fader. Visitors can click on the thumbnail of an old photo, and when they click on the old photo, it fades into a recent photo, showing what the area looks like today. He has photos of carriages along Rockaway Beach Boulevard, which are now replaced by cars. He has photos of the Marine Parkway Bridge as it was still being built, and how it looks finished today. He has images of Playland, which has since been replaced by housing. He has countless photos of Rockaway’s old hotels, which have since been replaced with businesses and apartment buildings, and much more.

When Supple receives an old photo, he’ll look on the back of it, make an educated guess, or he’ll enlist the help of old timers, to determine where the old photo was taken, and then he’ll go back to the current location to photograph what the place looks like in current time. “Every time I go to Rockaway, I make it a point to take a few new photos. Every weekend I go to the same location of an old photo and I’ll try to take a new photo from the same vantage point and I update the website with the before and after,” he said.

The image fader shows how Rockaway has transformed over time, which is something Supple witnessed firsthand. “I’ve seen the change from

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The Rockaway Times when I was growing up here. I saw Rockaway in its heyday. I grew up on Beach 117th Street, so I like to find photos around there and Beach 116th Street. Rogers was still a hotel when I was growing up. I used to have lunch in the dining room. Now it’s a Chinese restaurant. I used to go to movie theaters and the Park Theater. I must have gone there a hundred times, and now it’s closed. I grew up with Playland. I would spend almost every weekend there. Everybody loved Playland. Now it’s just housing there. I used to go to Boggiano’s and get French fries. Now it’s Playland Motel, which is a cool place, but there’s no nostalgia there.

With the photos on the website, it can at least bring back some memories, especially for the older generations.”

It also serves as a way to ensure that the history will be available to younger generations. “Maybe in 100 years, all of this will be gone. Who know what’s going to happen. If nobody buys these photos and documents them, nobody will know what was here. It’s good for our children and their children to see what Rockaway looked like.”

If you would like to see Supple’s gallery, or if you have any photos of your own that you would like to contribute to his collection, check out www.oldrockawayphotos.com.

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Register Now! Bike Parade September 12 Pump up your tires, check those chains and start planning your costume! The 5th Annual Bike Parade is Saturday, September 12.

The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance is bringing back the bike parade once again to promote human powered transportation. Walk, dance and bike your way along the boardwalk, while wearing a costume representing you favorite Rockaway site, character or theme. Individuals, school groups, and organizations are encouraged to

join in the festivities.

The parade will depart at 11 a.m. from Firehouse 59 located at 5803 Rockaway Beach Boulevard and will travel the street enroute to Beach 97th Street and the boardwalk, where participants will compete for prizes in the “Best of Rockaway� Awards competition taking place at 12:30 p.m. Not sure about a costume idea? Don’t worry.

The RWA is hosting a Rockaway Bike Parade Design Workshop the day before from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Join local artist Hillary Moore and RWA as they lead a decorating workshop to build costumes that represent favorite Rockaway themes, subjects, and places. RWA will provide materials like astroturf, construction paper, burlap, tubing, and other colorful art products.

The parade is free however all participants are required to register in advance and sign in at the beginning of the parade. Children under 14 must have a parent or guardian present with them on the parade and sign their waiver on the day of the event.

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Almost every one has a front porch; a classic bungalow necessity. The bungalows there are very much lived in, which is evident by the people sitting on the porches, the impressive flower gardens in front of many, and the personal touches like seashells that decorated one porch and signs like a star-shaped one that said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to the Beach.â&#x20AC;? I also found many cats around the area. In my years of bungalow experience, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found that cats and bungalows seem to go together.

It was also evident that some of the bungalows there havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been touched in a while. A few were boarded up; some have become a canvas for graffiti artists. Yet I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see one for sale sign, which wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprising.

Owning a Rockaway bungalow is like owning a piece of priceless treasure.

With so few bungalows left on the peninsula, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to give up, and its something that many covet. I was sad to see a large plot of land that is being marketed as a development site on Beach 24th Street. I imagine many bungalows once stood there and were razed at some point. My hope is that someone purchases the plot and makes the decision of expanding on the bungalow colony there, with modern bungalows, instead of high-rise projects.

One series of bungalows that really stood out to me, were five on Beach 26th Street. If you take a trip down there, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know exactly which ones Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about. Bright green, orange, blue, red and yellow bungalows, occupy an area close to the beach.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m assuming the paint job is a modern touch. Maybe even the buildings themselves are new. They surely werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there in the 1920s; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re much too striking. Just seeing them

brings a sense of happiness. They were a nice surprise as I finished exploring the bungalows around that area, before making my way to Beach 43rd street, where my editor said I would find more tiny homes.

Beach 43rd wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most pleasant road to navigate due to bumps and potholes, and there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much to explore. A few bungalows dot the block, but much of the street is barren. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recommend skipping it. Instead, head to Beach 87th Street. The Rockaway Beach street may have gotten more hip in recent years, with the addition of the Rockaway Beach Surf Club and Tacoway Beach on the corner, but hidden away, in the middle of the block, between Beach Channel Drive and the RBSC, is a small bungalow colony to the right. There canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more than 14 homes along the short dirt road, but I finally found myself back in the court community feel that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m familiar with, when it comes to bungalows.

My editor also tipped me off about another bungalow colony between Beach 100th and Beach 101st, between Beach Channel Drive and Rockaway Freeway. I had no idea about this colony and was shocked to find a large number of bungalows within the one block. I imagine those who live there, must know their neighbors quite well, as the homes could not be closer together along the courts there. I also noticed that very few of these bungalows had front porches. After all, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much room for any.

Rounding up my bungalow tour, I stopped by the bungalow colony I know best at Beach 108th and 109th Streets. Between these blocks, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find one court that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an American flag. In a few of the courts, a flag hangs outside every home. Also, almost every bungalow has a front porch, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open or enclosed and several are decorated with lights, lanterns and beach signs, and beach chairs and bikes. These bungalows are some of the liveliest on the peninsula. Even on a Monday morning, I found several groups of neighbors gathered together in the courts, enjoying good coffee and conversation.

Although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there many times, I made sure to stop at my late grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bungalow, just to say hi.

Despite her no longer living there, I could feel her presence. Her American flag still waves outside, and the red flowers I watched her plant back in April, are still in bloom. By the end of my bungalow tour, I felt very peaceful. Viewing these simple, tiny, beautiful homes all around Rockaway, made the chaos of life, seem not so important.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 resilient. Their houses are a sign of love and determination to get back to their normal lives and bring back the block.

Most people would walk away but not this group. They are some of the finest people you will meet in Rockaway. It is people like them that make Rockaway the best place to live.

This past weekend the block had â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Around the World Block Party.â&#x20AC;?

Six families hosted a country and they went above and beyond to decorate their homes in the themes and dress up as well. It was the best night in Rockaway this summer. So many laughs, great food, and amazing people. The six countries were Ireland, Germany, USA, Mexico, Italy and China. You spent one hour at each house eating appetizers and drinks of that particular country. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I could last six hours but it

The Power of the Human Spirit Rockaway is a very unique community with an amazing history behind it. We have always been special being a beach community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to be happy and content when the beach is right down the block offering everyone a place of peace and serenity. The vastness and beauty of our surroundings is stronger than the riptides and currents we sometimes experience.

We even managed to survive Sandy and rise above it all. Today I am writing about a very special block in Rockaway, there are many just like this one but this group has a very strong bond that makes them even more unique. I will not mention the block and perhaps

you can guess it.

Hurricane Sandy tore down their houses with a horrific fire. Many homes were burnt to the ground leaving everyone homeless. During the hurricane they helped one another escape to safety. They will be best friends forever and never forget what happened. There are many stories about that night and it is heartbreaking what each family went through.

However, they survived and decided to rebuild. The new homes are so beautiful and majestic. It was a painstaking process to say the least but these Rockaway neighbors would not give up. They became stronger and more

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was easy with these guys. So much fun.

It is a wonderful testament to the human spirit to see this block having happy times again. They did not let Sandy get them down, instead they built a stronger foundation not only in their homes but with one another.

In their darkest moments they found compassion and support for one another. Not an easy task. When you have good neighbors, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to lose them, they become your family. This block is an inspiration to all of us. We were a great community before Sandy but we are even a better one today. I am proud and honored to be surrounded by so many authentic people. Thank you my fellow neighbors. You show resilience, strength, compassion and love. May you always be happy, healthy and enlightened.

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With a little pinch of Kevin Boyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments on celebrating 1st year birthdays, read: do not celebrate, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d still like it known that the Rockaway Beach Surferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association just had itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st birthday last month.

A lot has been accomplished in that time and it honestly feels like it should be the 3rd birthday by this stage. Even so, there is a hell of a lot more to come in the next few months with at least 5 surf contests coming up before the end of the year.

The RBSA is also organizing some end of year celebrations with the membership, that will be announced via the RBSA web site, rbsurfersassociation.org and email. I strongly suggest to sign up to be a part of this and other events in the near future. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some issues with the website that are now getting resolved, so stayed tuned via the website.

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One thing that I think is great is the amount of discussion about surfing beaches and swimming beaches and overall access to our ocean resource. We stand better united to get the solutions we need as whole peninsula.

As for rumors, I always liked this quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rumors are a kind of exhalation or intellectual perfume thrown off by the news of the day.

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She was suspected of causing 53 cases of the disease while working as a cook.

2002 American Idol Kelly Clarkson becomes the first winner of the hit American TV show.

September 5 The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.

The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on 1883.

1975 Presidential Assassination Attempt Charles Manson follower â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squeakyâ&#x20AC;? Fromme is apprehended while attempting to shoot Pres. Ford.

1997 - Humanitarian Mother Teresa, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poor, died in Calcutta, India, at age 87.

The Rockaway Times September 6 1979 National Grandparents Day is proclaimed by the president. To be celebrated on the Sunday following Labor Day. 1997 - More than 2 billion people watched Princess Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral on TV. September 7 1940 - Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blitz against London begins during the Battle of Britain.

1978 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, made its debut on cable TV. September 8 1504 - Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13-foot marble statue of David is unveiled in Florence, Italy.

1974 - President Gerald Ford pardons former President Richard M. Nixon for any crimes arising from the Watergate scandal he may have committed while in office.

Artist Christian Le Gars was born.

September 9 Linda Olsen (Ruscillo) was born.

1956 - Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show; cameras focus on his upper torso and legs to avoid showing his pelvis gyrations, 1976 - Communist Chinese leader Mao Tse-tung dies in Beijing at age 82.

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Laurice Keating 2EAL %STATE

Contact info: 718-945-9267 | Visit us on the web @ www.LauriceKeatingRealty.com Mary O'Leary Glen DiResto Laurice Keating

Lorraine Tom

Andrea Romeo

Anna Montella

Lorraine Tom

Regina White

HOMES FOR SALE Broad Channel Legal two family 40x100 property lot New roof,water main,heat and electrical system Owner very motivated

Upper Belle Harbor High ranch styled home Could be mother/ daughter Three bedrooms three full baths eat in kitchen living room dining room with additional large living space on main level 40x100 property lot Pvt drive / spacious backyard

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NEPONSIT BEAUTY! 309 Beach 143rd St

$999,000 neg

IN ACT TR CON

Four bedroom center hall colonial Large living room Formal dining room eat in kitchen Full finished basement 60x100 property lot move in condition

$305,000

Second block from the beach;around the corner from retail shopping and mass transit.This home has all new electric and heating system.Three bedrooms,LR, DR, EIK, one full bath and a large front porch.Priced to sell!

HOMES FOR SALE

$689,000

2 Family home end unit with OCEAN VIEWS, lots of natural light, nice size yard, roof top terrace and 20 Year Tax Abatement; Owners Unit: 3Br 2 Bath, with large roof top bonus room and plenty of closet space.Rental Unit: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with use of yard. Current rental income is $2,000 Month

$1,299,000

$549,000

Heart of Belle Harbor contemporary. This home has it all,five bedrooms,three full baths,state of the art EIK; FDR & LR w/WBFP, glass enclosed sun room,home office, large family room w/additional WBFP, craft and game room,laundry room, private driveway and beautiful park like grounds.

BUILD YOUR DREAM BEACH HOUSE LOCATION: ONE OF NEPONSIT’S MOST DESIRABLE BLOCKS BUILDING SIZE: 25x37 PROPERTY SIZE: 42x100 THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!SKING

Bay 25th New Exclusive 40 x 100 One Family 3 Bedrooms, one full bath, EIK, DR, LR, Full basement, Driveway - 2 Car Garage Beautiful Bay Views/ City Skyline

Studio: $1000 1 Bedroom: $1200

Beach 123 Oceanfront Large One Bedroom $1350

Beautiful 5 bedroom house second block from ocean in the heart of belle harbor For rent $4500 per month

!SKING

One family 40x100 Three bedrooms One full bath EIK, DR,LR, Full Basement Private driveway Two car garage

SOLD #AMERA 3HY s .EW #O /P exclusive Large L shaped studio at “Hampton House” 7th floor w/views of Jamaica Bay and city skyline $139,000 neg; Low maintenance

Arverne By The Sea Legal two family Tenants apt two bedrooms living room dining room EIN-Kichen $659,000

SOLD

IN CONTRACT

IN CONTRACT

LOT FOR SALE

Belle Harbor Legal two family on 40x100 Asking $799,000

Neponsit Four bedroom side hall colonial on 40x100 Asking $729,000

"%!#( 342%%4 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE HEART OF BELLE HARBOR. BEACH 130TH STREET 40X100 PROPERTY LOT PRICED TO SELL! $325,000

CO-OP / CONDOS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2OCKAWAY 0ARK "EACH "LOCK Three bedroom two baths eat in kitchen large living and dining room plus terrace

Beach 69th New Exclusive!

$450,000

136 Beach 117th TWO BEDROOM CONDO WITH BALCONY AND ONE CAR PARKING TWO FULL BATH ROOMS MASTER BATH WITH JACUZZI. SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM AND DINNING ROOM, BAMBOO FLOORING,WASHER AND DRYER. THE OCEAN GRANDE HAS 24-HOUR SECURITY STATION,STATE OF THE ART GYM,BEAUTIFUL PARTY ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE AND BAR.

$189,000

117-12 Ocean Promenade ROCKAWAY PARK OCEAN FRONT CO-OP VERY SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF MANHATTAN SKY LINE AND JAMAICA BAY. LOW COMMON CHARGES AND MOVE IN CONDITION!

CO-OP FOR SALE

!SKING neg

Hampton House 117-12 Ocean Prom” Beautiful large one bedroom with spectacular views of city skyline very low maintenance Move in condition must see!

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Rockaway Point, parking behind and two screened in porches!

Asking LOWER PRICE $299,000

Rockaway Point, Oceanfront vacant lot. $549,000 Rockaway Point, 2 bedroom, fully renovated and gorgeous. $409,000 Rockaway Point, Modern home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, custom kitchen, ED fireplace.

CEPT ER AC$665,000.

CloseOtoFF parking, Rockaway Point! Beautiful 3 bedroom all new interiors! A must see! $440,000 Rockaway Point Gutted home D with new EPTE electric.

FER ACCPRICE $249,000 OFREDUCED

Rockaway Point, beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, wrap around deck.

REDUCED PRICE $410,000

FOR SALE

Roxbury 3 bedrooms modern kitchen and baths. Beautiful bay views.

REDUCED PRICE $575,000.

Breezy Point, Bayside, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, modern bayside home with chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and spectacular views!!!!

REDUCED PRICE $1,900,000.

Breezy Point, Vacant lot on a street. $495,000 Breezy Point, private parking, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 10 years NEW! REDUCED PRICE $595,000.

Breezy Point vacant lot in the wedge.

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Rockaway Point, house on a street, 6 bedrooms, asking $595,000 Reduced price!! $565,000!

Rockaway Point On a street. 3 bedrooms.

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Partial bay view!!!

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Breezy Point Seasonal street.

EPTED $495,000 2 bedrooms. renovated.

ACC RFully OFFEPRICE LOWERED $475,000

Roxbury, 2 BR, 1.5 bath, great location, large yard!! LOWERED PRICE $399,000

OLD MILL BASIN, two bedroom cooperative CEPTED apartment ER AC$200,000 OFFasking Windsor terrace 2 bedrooms. Large cooperative apartment. Separate dining room. Elevator building.$550,000

ROCKAWAY POINT Clean 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home! New decks and awning! Wood burning stove! Close to bay and stores! $580,000.

Find out what your home is worth today!

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Roxbury. PRICE REDUCTION! Modern Kitchen, two bedrooms, partial bay view, full finished basement and screen house. $350,000

Motivated Seller! This is the Lakefront Home for Entertaining! A great home that can accommodate a large crowd or just be the perfect home on the lake for a getaway!

Lakefront, Swimming Pool overlooking the lake, Large deck overlooking the water, hot tub, soap stone wood stove and a sun porch overlooking the water are all features that make this a special home! Move in the way it is or do some updates to make it all yours! Come see for yourself!

Belle Harbor Condo, 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 2 terraces and garage!

REDUCED PRICE $449,000.

ROCKAWAY POINT SOLDEXCLUSIVE! Gorgeous two bedroom $420,000.

Just 2 Hour Drive From Rockaway!

Carolyn Redmond, Broker 718.474.6722

Alice Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Lic. Associate RE Broker

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Louis Calemine Licensed Real Estate Broker

625 Gravesend Neck Rd. Brooklyn, NY 11223

www.calemine.com

Arverne By The Sea 2-family Admiralty Model home with ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duplex including openfloor plan on first floor, garage, driveway and yard space. 3-beds, 2.5-bath ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit has large master with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs tenant unit has just been renovated with wood-flooring. 20year tax abatement. Asking $588k.

Upper Belle Harbor

2-Family Admiralty II **In Contract**

1br/1ba---$1,600 with parking

Rentals:

Rockaway Beach

Arverne By The Sea

1bd/1ba--$1,500

1bd/1ba---$1,300 2bd/1ba---$1,850 2bd/1ba---$1,700 2bd/2ba---$2,200 2bd/1ba duplex---$2,100 2bd/1ba---$1,650.

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(718) 998-1100 Arverne By The Sea

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HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE UPPER BELLE HARBOR Pristine, Center Hall Brick, 5 Bedroom, 3.5Bath, Fabulous EIK Kitchen, Double Oven, Subzero, Large Formal Dining Room, Finished Basement, Lovely Grounds, Front Porch. Beautiful Curb Appeal!! A Must See!!

$975K

BELLE HARBOR Perfect 2 Family 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, over identical unit. Parking, backyard, terrace, double garage.

Call Susan 347 260 3891 $795K

NEW TO MARKET Belle Harbor, Brick Two Family, 40 x 100 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open floor plan, spacious yard, over 2 bedroom, pvt. Driveway, garage

Call Susan 347 260-3891 $899K

NEW. Sprawling Ranch large 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Huge Basement, 60 x 100 Call Susan 347-260-3891 $885K

NEW TO MARKET Belle Harbor Large Two Family 2 Bedrooms W/Terrace Over 3 Bedrooms W/Deck And Extra Large Yard. Double Car Garage & Long Driveway. 66 X 100.

Call Susan 347-260-3891 $850K

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COOPS FOR SALE OCEANFRONT COOP Completely renovated, high-end design, 2 bedroom, terrace. Magnificent ocean front views, sunrise everyday! Move right in!!

Susan Lavin >ÌiÊ*>ÌÌiÀÃ Jamie Hogan Peggy Moore

Call Susan 347-260-3891 $425K

BRAND NEW OCEAN FRONT, one bedroom, hardwood floors, picture window, new kitchen + new appliances, 5 closets, turn Key OWNER WILL PAY ONE YEAR OF MAINTENANCE ($900.00 MONTH) $219K BEST BOARDWALK BUILDING Large one bedroom, beautiful hardwood floors, many closets, low maint, Call Susan 347- 260-3891 R OFFE TED $199K P E C AC

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NEW TO MARKET Move right in this one bedroom coop unit. Large living room and dining area, galley kitchen, six closets, great views of Manhattan.

Can make a deal with furnishings.

Priced to Sell! $175K

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STUDIO 123th beach block, dinette, huge terrace

$900

128th Sunny, new kitchen, summer parking

$900

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PERFECT STUDIO OCEAN FRONT VIEWS, high end appliances, alcove, walk in closet. $169K OCEANFRONT BUILDING Large one bedroom, plenty of closets, view of the bay and Manhattan skyline Call Susan 347-260-3891 $156K JUST LISTED One Bedroom, new kitchen and bath, great views, amazing Sunsets! $159K

Call Susan 347 260 3891

Call Jamie 949-295-2133 $665K

EXCLUSIVE: OCEANFRONT CONDO Mint condition, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, w/d, custom closets, hardwood floors, terrace, very low maint. $386. Designated parking space, 5 yr. tax abatement. Owner ready… Let’s Make a Deal…

Call Kate 917 680-8051 $439K

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BREEZY POINT BEAUTY Immaculate, Professionally Designed 2 Story Home, 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, Generous Living Space, Lots Of Storage And Stylish Finishes. Beautiful Dark Wood Floors Throughout, Plenty Of Natural Light, First Floor Open Layout. Gas Fireplace Surrounded By Natural Stone, Granite Counter tops, Center Island For Entertaining.

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PERFECT SUNSETS Enjoy watching the sunsets in this Comfortable and spacious, well kept unit, low maintenance, Bay and Manhattan skyline views.

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Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson H Nia Casilla H Gail Opromalla Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington H Ariana David H Colleen Brady

The Rockaprop Team

417 Beach 129th &? H (718) 634-3134 H !:9 &,? ,8 ;8 One & Two Family Homes For Sale

NEPONSIT  BEACH BLOCK  WATER VIEWS

Amazing and very rare over-sized 6BR, 3.5 bath home.

120'x100' lot, subdivide or keep all to yourself. $1,975,000

NEPONSIT  CORNER 100' x 60' LOT

Spacious 4BR's, 3 bath split level located on prestigious Neponsit Ave. Large back patio and attached 2 car garage. $1,085,000

BELLE HARBOR  LEGAL 2 FAMILY

Rare 65'x100' lot - large 3 BR owners unit, full bsmt and private drive with a 2BR rental above for a guaranteed income. $850,000

NEPONSIT  BEST BLOCK  50' x 100'

Spectacular 3BR, 3 bath Side Colonial with a stately 2 story entrance, 10" ceilings, radiant heat and central air. $1,275,000

ROCKAWAY PARK  RARE FIND

UPPER BELLE HARBOR  60' x 100'

Unique 100'x100' corner, close to all. Zoned R4A, C of O reads Medical/dental suite, one dwelling 4BR home. $899,000

BELLE HARBOR  3 OVER 3  WON'T LAST!

Immaculate 3BR, 2 bath, HW floors, EIK with cathedral ceilings and skylights, large basement and HUGE backyard. $885,000

Large 2 family home with 3BR, 2 bath over a 3 BR 2 bath and full basement, two car garage and private parking. $775,000

C o n d o s Fo r S a l e

NEPONSIT  CLASSIC VICTORIAN GEM

Beautifully renovated 4BR, 3 bath, high ceilings, crown moldings and in-ground pool with grilling station. $1,175,000

NEPONSIT  ONE BLOCK TO BEACH

Newly renovated 3BR, 2 bath, HW floors, full finished basement, front proch spacious yard and private drive. $749,000

C o - o p s Fo r S a l e

Beach 116th: Penthouse 2BR, 2 bath with stunning ocean views and HUGE private terrace

Beach 121st: Premier 2BR, 2 bath Oceanfront with spacious terrace and glorious ocean

Beach 96

Beach 121st: GORGEOUS 2BR Oceanfront with private terrace in one of the BEST buildings

Beach 92nd: Luxurious 3BR, 2 bath Oceanfront with two balconies and private parking in

Beach 121st: Oceanfront 2BR, 2 bath with 10 windows all facing the ocean, newly

Beach 101

Beach 128th: Walk up 2nd floor 1BR apartment close to all, indoor parking in a pet friendly

Beach 62

Beach 124th: Comfortable Oceanfront Jr 1BR apartmenr with direct ocean views and

plus parking included (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695,000 : Bright and Spacious 2BR, 2 bath Oceanfront with private terrace and private parking (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,000 th

surf town (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $569,000

: Lovely 3BR, 2 bath Oceanfront Penthouse has HW floors, private parking and balcony (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519,000 st

: . Stunning Ocean views from this 3BR, 2 bath, pvt. parking for 2, garagae and backyard (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449,000 nd

views from every room (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $349,000 in Rockaway (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,000 renovated (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,000

building (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 spacious terrace (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $254,900

Beach 119

Beach 138th: Spacious 2BR apartment with tremendous, private 32' water view deck,

Beach 99

Beach 123rd: Fabulous renovated 1BR Oceanfront with tall kitchen cabinets and fully tiled

Beach 81st: Brand New ground level 2BR 1 bath, close to all. Low taxes and common

Beach 118th: Great Oceanfront building - Junior 1BR with gorgeous views of the bay and

Beach 80

Beach 120th: Watch the waves from this 1BR Oceanfront apartment, pets allowed up to

Beach 81

Beach 120th: STEAL.. Enjoy living at the beach in this cozy 1BR, comes with bike and storage

: Special summer price! Fabulous 2BR, 2 bath Oceanfront in MINT condition plus parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415,000 th

: Only 2 available at this price! Brand New Constuction, 2BR, 2 bath, fully upgraded and parking included (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,000 th

charges, motivated seller (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000

: Attention, surfers, beachlovers here ya go 1BR, 1 bath, low common charges and tax abated (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,500 th

: Fab 1BR, 1 bath at a price that will make you wonder why you are still renting.

Pet friendly (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,000 st

private parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,000 bath (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000

city skyline (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000 50lbs (GO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,000 room (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,000

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Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson H Nia Casilla H Gail Opromalla Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington H Ariana David H Colleen Brady

The Rockaprop Team

417 Beach 129th &? H (718) 634-3134 H !:9 &,? ,8 ;8 One, Two & Three Family Homes For Sale

BELLE HARBOR  MOTHER / DAUGHTER

BELLE HARBOR  LEGAL 3  MONEY MAKER

BROAD CHANNEL WATERFRONT 55' x 246'

BELLE HARBOR  RENOVATED & GORGEOUS

Beautiful field stone and brick home, LR, DR, 3BR's, 3 new baths and fin. basement. Front porch plus detached garage. $850,000

Great for Investors or an end user. This 60'x100' has so much to offer, 7BR's, 3.5 baths, HUGE basment and garage. $849,000

Move right into this beautiful 2BR, 1.5 bath on one of the largest lots in Broad Channel. Don't let this waterfront get away. $699,000

ROCKAWAY PARK  STUNNING WATER VIEWS

Waterfront 3BR, amazing views of the Manhattan skyline from almost EVERY room in the house. Private parking. $525,000 67

Absolutely MINT condition! Catherdral ceilings, skylights, fully tiled baths, HW floors and stunning cherry kitchen. $625,000

BROAD CHANNEL  FULLY RENOVATED

Open floor plan, 10' ceilings, 3BR's, master deck with water views 2 baths EIK, granite counters and brand new garage. $415,000

R e n ta l s : Spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA unit with CAC, private yard and garage! (NC) . . . . . . . $2,600

101st: Immaculate 2BR, 2BA rental ½ block from the beach! Pets ok (MC) .

73rd: Spacious 3 BR, 2BA unit with yard, W&D and parking! Pets ok (NC) .

. . . . . . $2,500

. . . . . . . $2,500

135th: Short Term Renters! Newly painted 3 BR brick home with yard! (CB) .

25th: Renovated 3BR, 1BA bungalow rental with private driveway! (MC) .

. . . . . $2,500

. . . . . . . $2,200

(BF) . . . . . . . . . . $2,100

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Plan for the Unexpected

By Artie Wallace While looking online I came across a list of the top 10 mistakes of the DIYer. In past articles we already covered what they had listed for 1 through 9, I think what they had for No. 10 is an important part of any project. Plan for the unexpected…

As a contractor, when I price out a job, I always need to plan for the unexpected. Whether it be opening a wall and finding the studs rotted, changing an outlet and finding the wiring not up to code or anything else that may come up. These unexpected things can add a lot more to what would otherwise be a quick and easy job. As a DIYer the unexpected things you may come across could make a simple job turn into something you need to hire someone for.

First rule of thumb is to allow an additional 25 percent in cost to cover unexpected material. It is always better to have money left over in your budget than to not have enough. Second rule of thumb is to allow more time than you think is needed. If you get done a little early, you can always sit back and read the Rockaway Times, but you don’t

want to be stopping and leaving a job half done because you didn’t have enough time. A safe time allowance is to add 20 minutes for every hour you think the job will take.

Also plan on possibly needing a tool that you don’t have. Something as simple as painting can lead you into buying spackling knives or a miter box to replace a piece of molding.

When unexpected things come up on a project be sure to keep in mind your limitations. You may have been ok with patching a wall, but replacing bad studs in the wall may be out of your skill level.

Some projects will go over budget or time allotted, which is not unheard of. You will make it up on the jobs/projects you didn’t need that extra 20 minutes or 25 percent for materials. Stores like Home Depot and Lowes have no problem taking returns, so don’t be afraid to over buy.

Plan right + buy right = saving time and money in the long run.

Tell me what you would like to read about in future DIYer articles, email me at rocktimesdiy@gmail. com

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

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Stop Violence All-Stars Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder will try to unleash his inner Barry Bonds this coming weekend. The assemblyman has organized an all-star softball game featuring the Team G All-Stars (Goldfeder’s team) versus the Stop the Violence All-Stars on Sunday, September 6, at Bayswater Park in Far Rockaway. Stop the Violence was founded as a softball league in 2012, with the message of “If we can play together, we can stay together!” The game will be

umpired by police officers from Rockaway’s 101st Precinct, with Community Council president Jazmine Outlaw throwing out the first pitch. It will begin at 3 p.m. “This softball tournament is a great way for us to come together and celebrate everything that unites us,” the assemblyman said. “At the end of the day, we all want what’s best for our families and for our community.

Whether in life or on the ball field, we’re all just swinging for the fences.”

New Far Rockaway Library Getting $$ The newly renovated Peninsula Library just opened and now plans are starting to finally move forward for the Far Rockaway library. On Wednesday, September 2, local electeds gathered to announce that the project for a new library has been funded. The $29.75 million project will be the third library built on the same site at Central Avenue and Mott Avenue. The library will be re-located to temporary quarters on Cornaga Avenue and Beach 20th Street during construction, which is expected to start in Fall 2016 and be completed by late 2019.

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Matthew and Henry Moers arrived to Dunkin’ Donuts in a Toyota Camry that had a huge chunk of its bumper missing. “You can blame Albany for that,” Henry said, referencing his old college town notorious for its hard-partying and sometimes reckless student body. The brothers were wearing nearly identical outfits—black company shirt, khaki shorts, and sneakers. That’s probably fitting—turns out they’re part of a group of triplets.

“We’ve lived in Rockaway our whole lives,” Matthew said, adding that they grew up on Beach 149th Street. Always hungry for activity, when the brothers were 14 years old they received their working papers and immediately went to work in an atypical but important business—pest control. “Our uncle Mike [Krohn] owns Creepy Critters, an exterminating business in Broad Channel,” Henry said. “He’d bring us on jobs when we were younger than that even but we didn’t start working until then.” Throughout high school and college, the brothers consistently worked in the business, sometimes with their uncle and sometimes freelancing for larger companies.

Matthew and Henry exhibited foresight not often seen in people their age. The 22-year-olds recently graduated college (Matthew from Brooklyn College, Henry from SUNY Albany) and had long since prepared to open their own pest control business. “This was the plan from the start for us,” Matthew explained.

“We’ve been working in pest control for over five years and many of the people we’ve worked for and with have told ‘You guys know what you’re doing, you need to open up your own business.’” Thus, EZ-Pest Exterminating was born. The business is licensed and insured, and the

brothers stated that on Wednesday September 2, they will be taking their tests to get licensed for commercial food businesses and structural termite work. “We know those books back to front,” Henry assured.

Pest control is certainly not a viable option for everyone—it is often backbreaking physical work, featuring long travel hours and understandably questionable environments. The brothers unanimously agreed that hoarders produce the worst houses—“We had to enter one apartment completely sideways,” Matthew said. But the Moers said that they not only enjoy what they do but crave the human connection they get with their customers. “We look at the job as helping people, not killing bugs,” Henry said. “We’ve been in houses where little kids are living with roaches and have been their whole lives. When we come in and finally get rid of them, they love us, and it’s a great feeling.” Matthew agreed, adding “The business is really about interacting with people.

Fifty percent is knowing the business and 50 percent is dealing with the customers.”

Their vision for EZ-Pest is indeed based on customer satisfaction. “We haven’t had a customer whom we lost touch with,” Matthew said. “We have people call us at 1:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. and we try our best to make it to them as soon as possible.” As Rockaway natives, the Moers want to serve their community in a friendly, fair manner—their slogan is “Dependable work, affordable pricing.”

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Beach Bounty Jackie Cashen opened up her garden on Beach 126th to let friends have a go at turning the small plot into the Beach Bounty Garden.

Somehow they’ve been able to produce kale, swiss chard, collard greens, corn, assorted peppers, squash and eggplants, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, ground cherries, lettuces, beans, cucumbers, assorted tomatoes, fennel, leeks, herbs, parsley, rosemary, cilantro, basil, lavender, lemon verbena, mint, oregano, and more.

Jackie says, “It’s been amazingly successful and delicious. No sprays, chemicals or fertilizer, all organic, with good soil and compost. No pests or animals bother the plants.

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St Rose Retreat Was Treat St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy had a retreat on Tuesday, September 1st led by Ms. Camarda for Mrs. Andersen, Mrs. Murphy, the

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Bungalow Completes Trivia Season The 2015 Bungalow Bar trivia championship was held on Monday August, 31. More than 20 teams played along, with some vying for a consolation prize for non-qualifying teams (tickets to this Thursday’s Jet game) while the teams who had been entered in the championship played for three levels of prizes—a $50 gift card for third place, a $100 gift

card for second place, and $250 cash for the winners. At the end of the the game, trivia regulars the Scoregasms came out on top!

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This is the second installment where we get answers to specific questions from City and State officials. This week we will hear from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Kevin Ortiz of the MTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press office responded on behalf of Darryl Irick, MTA Bus Company President and Carmen Bianco, President of MTA NYC Transit.

We went back and forth via e-mail on some of the issues until I was reminded that that Kevin is limited to saying what the MTA is doing or not doing, not necessarily why.

1.

What is your on-time performance for 2013, 2014 and so far this year?

MTA: While On-Time Performance is an important management measure for subways, our primary service delivery focus is on evenness of service, not on schedule adherence at the arriving terminal location.

This is our focus because, generally speaking, our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;relatively few of whom travel all the way to a terminal stationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are more significantly affected by the time they wait for a train at a station along the route rather than the difference between the actual and scheduled arrival time at terminal stations. For this reason, Wait Assessment, not On-Time Performance, is our primary customer service indicator.

Despite the many challenges we have faced over the past year, like growing ridership and high levels of work in the system, we have largely maintained our systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wait assessment. Every day, our dispatchers deploy rail strategies to promote evenness of service and these efforts in many cases cause trains to arrive late at the terminal. For example, our dispatchers who are managing through an incident will adjust headways at the starting end of a route to provide more even service on a route. That may mean a train leaves its departing terminal two minutes behind schedule. This is the better move for overall customer service, but reflects poorly in our OTP numbers.

Stats on wait assessment and OTP are posted monthly in our committee books on line. http://web.mta. info/mta/news/books/ 2. Why doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the shuttle pull right behind the southbound A trains?

MTA: We recognize that there are sometimes long waits for the shuttle.

Our Operations Planning Division will be working to develop and implement guidelines for Dispatchers on when the shuttle should be held or released. There are times when the shuttle cannot be held because the train and crew need to be available for subsequent trips

3. Why does it take 1:45 minutes to get from Rockaway to Kew Gardens MTA: Bus trips on the Q52 or Q53 from the Rockaways to Woodside or Rego Park can vary between 55 minutes and 85 minutes. Q52/Q53 buses are stopped almost half of the time either at red lights or at bus stops.

When the bus is in motion, it is often stuck in traffic because there is no right-of-way for the bus. More than 30,000 daily riders depend on the 10 bus routes that serve the Woodhaven/Cross Bay corridor and connect riders to important transfers including the AJZMR7 trains. A third of Rockaway riders ride the Q52/53 route end-to-end. Providing faster and more reliable bus service is one of the goals of the Select Bus Service project, along with creating safer streets for all users and maintaining appropriate traffic flow for local and through drivers.

4.

Why Select Bus Service when it slows down more commuters than it speeds up?

MTA: Select Bus Service features like off-board fare payment, bus only lanes, and transit signal priority will make riding the Q52/Q53 25-35% faster. Across the five boroughs, Select Bus Service has reduced travel times for more than 225,000 bus riders every day. SBS on Woodhaven and Cross Bay will also reduce bottlenecks and create a more predictable trip for drivers. In Brooklyn, bus lanes on the B44 SBS have reduced travel time for buses and cars.

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How should the MTA capital budget gap be closed?

MTA: Total Budget is approximately $26.8B, not including Bridges & Tunnels which is self-funded. State has pledged, MTA has asked NYC for $3.2 billion. Funds have already been identified to cover the rest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a combination of federal, state and City resources as well as the MTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bonding capacity. Additional information available at: http://web.mta. info/capital/ 6. Will they support a transportation study for QueensRail?

MTA: We have not taken a position on this.

RH: What is the process for the MTA to conduct a study for this potentially important transportation option for Queens?

MTA: Again, we have not taken a position on this.

RH What circumstances would have to exist for the MTA to conduct a study for QueensRail?

MTA: We have not taken a position on this.

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September is not only a great month for harvesting, but also a perfect opportunity to reflect on this year’s garden. Last year at this time I decided that I wanted to build raised beds. With a twoyear-old daughter comes lots of play dates and I found myself turning into the old lady who yells at the kids for running through her yard.

Since I was going to take a big leap and commit to a more permanent garden, I wanted to make sure I planned properly. I had some recycled window frames that I wanted to use as cold frames and knew that I would have to incorporate them into my initial design. I also wanted my beds high enough to discourage running through them. The height also helps to ease back pain for those of you who cry after a day in the garden. After making a list of requirements, I browsed the Internet for some inspiration and came up with a diagram by October.

It was such a pleasure in the spring to come across my plans and I started getting excited about

building. I had one problem though; I was now a few months pregnant and got yelled at every time I lifted something. When my husband inquired about what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I knew right away what I would ask for – some good old fashioned manual labor. (I guarantee he will never make that mistake again!) I shared with him my plans and began my search for supplies.

I scored some recycled scaffolding from Build it Green and Matt from Edgemere Farm gave me recommendations on reputable companies to get soil from.

After about three weeks, the beds were done and ready for planting. This year turned out to be a tougher growing season than past years because I was now working with new soil, but I’m still so glad I did it. We get so many compliments on our beds and I love working in them.

My goals for next year are to concentrate on my soil and get those cold frames in! What are your goals? Email me at rockawaycsa@gmail.com with ideas or questions about building your own raised beds.

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Americans Spending More for College Out-of-Pocket The Bank of Mom and Dad is open for business, as parent out-ofpocket spending has become the number one source of college funding. In fact, 62 percent of families did not borrow to pay for college last year, according to a new report.

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Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert at Tribute Park was a bit of a washout, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t because of the weather.

On a beautiful but breezy Thursday evening, dozens gathered for the Katz Concert Series event featuring Ddendyl, from Season 6 of NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Voice, but an accident lead to an early end.

Residents brought chairs or gathered around the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benches shortly before sunset to hear the sultry style of the singer. Friends of Tribute Park member Delores Orr and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz spoke a bit about the park, the money that has been allocated to it and some of the upgrades that will come in the future.

Then Ddendyl and her threepiece band started playing under the gazebo of the park. Ddendyl

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Put This Guy In Charge Of The Boardwalk A Jenga master shows block building skills at the concessions. Rumor has it that boardwalk builder, Skanska, has a team working on a Jenga set as well but they only have one block and are waiting for Phase 2 before adding a second block.

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The boardwalk is officially open from Beach 86th to Beach 106th Street. The permanent light fixtures have been installed and are being used. Construction of the grandstand seating in Phase 1, from Beach 86th to Beach 97th, will continue and construction of the beach access ramps and stairs are scheduled to start after the beach season ends. In Phase 2, the remaining beach access ramps and stairs from Beach 102nd to Beach 98th Streets, will also start after the beach season ends.

In Phase 3, from Beach 108th Street to Beach 126th Street, water main relocation will commence including some temporary shut downs by the DEP, followed by pipe and H pile driving. The installation of the chain-linked fencing will continue, parallel with the water main relocation.

For Phase 4A, Beach 73rd to Beach 86th Streets, and Phase 4B, Beach 60th to Beach 73rd Streets, Pipe and H pile driving, installation of the sand retaining walls, precast pile caps, sand fill under the boardwalk, electrical and plumbing utilities for the new boardwalk and beach access structures are substantially complete in Phase 4A. Installation of these items will continue at the access structures.

Pre-cast plank installation will continue. Boardwalk railing installation will commence. Installation of the pre-cast pile caps, sand fill under the boardwalk, electrical and plumbing utilities for the new boardwalk for Phase 4B also begins this month.

In Phase 5A, Beach 60th Street to Beach 39th Streets, workers have started to clear the fence installation along the north side of the boardwalk and will continue with demolition and delivery of pipe piles.

So far, in Phase 3, the contractors have substantially completed all removals, except from Beach 118th to Beach 121st. Test pits for water main work have begun along with test shut downs by DEP. The remaining removals will be coordinated and completed with utility relocation work in the area. In Phase 4A, removals are also complete and H-pile driving is substantially complete; sand retaining wall installation is approximately 95 percent complete; pipe pile driving is approximately 90 percent complete; and, pre-cast plank installation is approximately 75 percent complete. Phase 4B boardwalk pipe pile, H-pile driving, and sand retaining wall installation is also substantially complete.

There will be some changes in beach access throughout September. With lifeguards remaining on duty until September 13, in Phase 3, there will be beach access at Beach 108th, Beach 116th, Beach 117th, Beach 120th and Beach 126th Streets. From September 14, through the Spring of 2016, access will only be available at Beach 108th and Beach 116th Streets. In Phase 4, there will be beach access at Beach 60th, Beach 62nd, Beach 68th, Beach 73rd, Beach 75th, Beach 77th, Beach 81st, Beach 82nd, Beach 85th and Beach 86th Streets until September 13. After that, access will only remain open at Beach 73rd and Beach 86th Street until Spring 2016. In Phase 5, access will remain open at Beach 59th Street until September 13 and no access points will be open after, until Spring 2016.

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Far Rock Block Party On Friday August 7th, the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance (RWA) joined forces with the Rockaway community, Gensler Architecture, and Design for America for Far Rock Block Party, a day of creative design and building on the Rockaway Freeway under the MTA A-Line. The Far Rock Block Party was the culmination of a series of design events in which participants re-imagined the area under the elevated as a safe space for community use.

Design for America and Gensler interns led the way in creating public art and design installations using materials such as flowers, AstroTurf, string, and cardboard. At the same time, participants enjoyed local entertainment from the Keith Jordan Band and delicious food from City Sticks, Chicks to Go, and the Paleo Factory. Aside from being a fun day of community building, the Far Rock Block Party successfully raised awareness about the world of possibilities under the elevated.

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s 2ESTRUCTURED SERVICE TO PROVIDE limited-stop bus service between Woodhaven/Cross Bay and Arverne during the 1st Half of 2012 (restructuring of Q21 and Q52).The Q53 runs 24 hours, effective September 2013 s .EW BUSES ON THE 1 IN s "ASE SERVICE LEVELS ON THE 1 AND Q52 have been improved over the past few years with added trips. s 4EMPORARY SERVICE INCREASES ON the Q22, Q52 and Q53 were implemented in the aftermath of Sandy. s )NTRODUCED THE 1 ,IMITED IN September 2014. The Q114 is local

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AHOY ROCKAWAY Water Temperature: 75.9*F The Battery, NY Porgies are now in the area in large numbers (porgies must be at least 10” long and a limit of 30 fish).

Breezy Point has been very active in the past few days with the Scup (porgies) and a few other species. Porgies are bottom feeders and they like piles of rocks or submerged structures as their habitat to feed around and live near. Porgies can get into the four to five pound range and can really give the an angler a fight (especially on lighter tackle). Larger porgies are out further into the ocean (hump backs) and can provide the angler with an even stronger fight. These certainly are strong fish for their size.

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The fluke are still there, but keepers are getting very scarce. Not much talk about any striped bass on the inside or on the beaches with the warm water temperatures, but keep in mind, we are coming up to the “Fall Run” and hopefully the bass fishing will pick up a bit. Snappers and crabs are around, but the crabs are more numerous near or around the back bays and marinas. The tides and currents were extreme because of the “Super Moon” on Saturday and will remain that way through the rest of the week.

We hope that you got to see the Super Moon, but if you didn’t, don’t worry, there will be another super moon on September 28. We checked in with our local stations and here’s what they had to report.

Giuseppe Allo and friends, of Howard Beach, took a trip out to the Cholera banks recently and limited out on striped bass. Giuseppe A.K.A. “Joe” also caught a Juvenile Thresher shark approximately three to four feet long. Joe refused the “GAFF” on the shark and was able to remove the hook using a special “long reach” pair of hook removal pliers (we hope it was very long reach with those choppers). Joe released the shark unharmed, back into the ocean, a TRUE SPORTSMAN! Joe also said that there have been sharks not too far off of Breezy Point.

Tom’s Wave service station bait and tackle in Rockaway Park: We called and spoke with Tom and he reports that the porgies are in and in very good numbers. The sea wall is a good spot with an emphasis on structure (rocks, reefs, wrecks). Tom also said that he had heard of some king fish being caught, but Tom reminded us that he did NOT actually see the king fish, so he said that this was NOT a confirmed report for that species. Tom reports that the porgies prefer bloodworms over clams.

Big Ron’s Bait and Tackle in Howard Beach: We called and spoke with Dawn from Big Ron’s and she reports the porgies are in, the fluke fishing has been slow and few keepers are seen. An angler at Big Ron’s, who refused to give up on the fluke fishing, did catch a nice 9-1/2 lb. fluke, proving that persistence pays off big. The

big news is that the porgies are in and there are lots of big ones just off of Breezy Point and smaller porgies are in the bay.

Well, that’s it anglers, the porgies are in, the hot weather is still here, so get down to the water and get some fresh fish for dinner. Until next week, anglers .

For more information on NY state salt-water fishing regulations go to: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7894.html

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ROCKIES REGISTRATION ROLLS ON

Rockaway Paddleball Still Going Strong

By Bill Swensen

Rockaway hosted its annual Rockaway Paddleball Tournament.

The turnout was fantastic. More than 50 players from all over the five boroughs came to participate in this annual event, along with a ton of fans to cheer the players on.

The weather cooperated and all the participants and the fans were able to enjoy a beautiful scenic day in the Rockaways.

Everyone who lives here already knows that there is nothing better than a beautiful day in Rockaway, but it was especially nice to be able to share our glorious town with all of our friends from the other boroughs.

The games were played on the courts located on 75th Street with plenty of food and drink for all. Comments were made all during the day about the beautiful courts that the games were played on. Thank you to the N.Y.C. Parks Department for

rebuilding these courts, and making them even better than they were before. We hope that the commitment that we all were given by the Parks department to rebuild the courts on 105th Street will be kept.

Paddleball is a big part of the rich heritage of Rockaway, and the restoration of these courts is another big step in showing that, although Sandy knocked us all down, we are strong enough to get back up again.

Some of the best players in the city showed up to play in this tournament and the talent was reflected in the exciting games that ensued. The games just kept getting more exciting as the tournament progressed.

When the field was narrowed down to the final four teams you could feel the tension everywhere. It seemed like everyone was still there at the end to watch these teams face off to see who would make it to the finals, and ultimately win the tournament.

The enthusiasm of the crowd was

tremendous, and all the games lived up to the expectations.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners. We hope everyone enjoyed our Rockaway hospitality, and more than anything, had fun.

Please come back again next year, things are only going to get bigger and better.

Special thanks need to go to Mike Millner, Maria Serrano, Mike Melendez, Allen (Shorty) Eades, Charlene Gillo, and George Gracia who put this tournament together, and did all the work to make this event such a success.

A Rockaway institution is making its return for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. Following the completion of the new rink on Beach 108th St., Rockaway Rockies hockey is once again open for registration for the 2015 season. Registration will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd, Thursday, September 3rd, and Thursday, September 10, at Seaside Park on Beach 109th St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., across from the new Coastal Frozen Yogurt shop. An additional day of registration will take place on Sunday, September 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the new rink. Currently, prices for registration are $50 for one child, $80 for two children, and $100 for three or more, with room for ages four through high school depending on how many people sign up. Families needing equipment for their players are encouraged to go to Play it Again Sports in Oceanside to receive discounts on merchandise by letting the store know that they are a “Rockies family.” The season is projected to start on the weekend of September 19th and 20th.

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