New Ship Hopes for Peace But Ready for Combat

Photos and Story

By Bob Nesoff

The first day without rain, a hot, yellow orb in the sky baking the hundreds of people seated along the pier in New York City and facing a giant grey behemoth decked out in red, white and blue bunting on a ship seemingly out of place in this peaceful setting.

The USS Cooperstown, named for the New York State hamlet, home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, sat like a society prima donna waiting to be recognized.

The USS Cooperstown, the American Navy’s newest and, arguably, most technically advanced, warship, was ready to go to work. The only things missing were crew and officers. But that was about to come.

The “Coop” was not only named for the city, but for the 70 Baseball Hall of Famers from the Civil War until today who both served in the Navy during combat and were either players, um- pires or executives who were outstanding in America’s game. But the ship’s motto is “America’s Away Team.”

While numerous modern Hall of Famers will have copies of the Cooperstown plaques mounted aboard the ship, the first to be honored was Mor- gan Bulkeley, a Republican politician and bank executive who became the first president of the National League. ing the crew of a sailboat that had run into trouble at sea. year ago, it was instrumental in sav-

The most recent to be named was famed Boston Red Sox player, Ted Williams, who served as a fighter pilot in World War II and then volunteered and served in the Korean conflict.

Torre told the gathering that “Baseball brings us all together at a difficult time.” He noted the so-called “Green Light Letter” written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, urging that the game be played throughout WWII as a morale booster.

The former Yankee skipper paid homage to the great “Number 8,” Yankee catcher and icon, Yogi Berra, who served as a gunner’s mate at the Normandy invasion and received a Purple Heart for wounds he received.

Secretary Del Toro said that the Cooperstown, designated LCS 23, “Honors the baseball greats who, in service to our nation sacrificed their baseball careers.” Several, including notably Ted Williams, gave up time they could have been playing and earning above average salaries. Williams, already a WWII veteran, stepped away from baseball during the Korean conflict to once again fly fighters in combat.

The LCS designation stands for “Littoral Combat Ship.” The LTS 23 is an updated version of previous LTS ships that developed problems the Navy ultimately corrected. It is designed as a fast, agile mission focused platform meant to operate in nearshore environments against coastal threats. It can out-gun Russia’s fleet of Corvettes.

The LTS 23 carries air, surface and under water vehicles, giving it the ability to multi-task. It can easily coast along at a speed of 40 knots, which translates to 46-miles an hour on shore, fast for a watercraft.

Horseshoe Crab Festival

On Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Broad Channel American Park, (82-66 Cross Bay Blvd.) to join NPS, JBRPC, and ALS for the annual horseshoe crab festival.

Jamaica Bay Park Cleanup

On Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., head to Egmont Place, off of Mott Ave in Far Rockaway, to help remove trash and debris from Jamaica Bay Park while enjoying incredible views of the Bay! Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. The event is rain or shine. Questions? Email info@jbrpc.org.

Hero Story Hour

On Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) and bring the kids for a story hour by first responders.

Celebrate Music and Dance of the Americas

On Saturday, May 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to the Rockaway Beach Am- phitheater on Beach 94th and the boardwalk to join Midori and friends in a celebration of music and culture from the Americas. Sing, dance and clap along.

Gather Around the Campfire

On Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m., head to Beach 44th Street and the boardwalk to join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of campfire activities such as stories, songs, and more.

Floyd Bennett Field Bike Ride

On Sunday, May 21 at 10 a.m., head to the Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field to join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride around Floyd Bennett Field in honor of the park's anniversary. Bring your bike and your curiosity. Cultural and natural history highlights will include the remarkable story of urban development and the value of public lands today. The ride will be approximately 4.5 miles.

Free Community Baby Shower

On Sunday, May 21, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Rockaway YMCA (207

Beach 73rd Street) for the 100th Precinct’s free community baby shower. Free resources, refreshments, raffle giveaways, car seats, diapers, cribs, strollers, and baby essentials. If you would like to donate baby items for this event, they can be dropped off at the precinct.

Morning Moves at RISE

On Mondays, at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join Ann Fosteris’ Fitness to You class.

Core on the Floor

On Mondays, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free core and lower body class with Ann Fosteris of Fitness to You. All are welcome! Bring a mat.

JASA Weekly Yoga

On Mondays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly Yoga with Cynthia. Open to Adults 60+. To register, call: 718-634-3044.

JASA Weekly Arts

On Thursdays at 10 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly painting/ arts and crafts. Let your creativity be free! To RSVP and for more details, call: 718-634-3044.

Yoga on the Beach

On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, head to Beach 102nd for yoga on the beach with Soupy Campbell.

Hangar B Tour

On Sundays through May 28, at 10 a.m., head to Hangar B at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to join a Park Ranger for a tour of Hangar B and the aircraft inside, which are part of Floyd Bennett Field’s aviation history.

Got events? Send an email to katie@ rockawaytimes.com with details for consideration to be listed.

Legal Notices

Verdantly, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY

Sec. of State (SSNY) on May 4, 2023. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to VCorp Services, LLC, 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TRINITY LUXE HAIR CLUB LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/17/23. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 118-30 205TH ST, APT 2 SAINT ALBANS, NY, 11412, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of GM FF II, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/3/23. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 42-15 235th St, Douglaston, NY 11363. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Ditmars Steinway Marketing LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/19/23. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ditmars Steinway Marketing LLC 2015 27th Street, Astoria, NY 11105. Any lawful activity or purpose.

BISMILLAH TRAVELS & TECH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/08/23. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Mohammed Chishti, 73-19 Broadway, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TRANSPOSE MATRIX LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/09/2023. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 6759 211TH ST, Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful act.

ALNI REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/15/23. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 7981 77th Ave Glendale NY 11385. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Ultimate Lux Shine, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 13th, 2023. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Ultimate Lux Shine, LLC, 2308 30th Road, Astoria, New York, 11102. Any lawful purpose.

Zhong Geng LLC, Arts of Org.filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/14/2023.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 47-45 189th St., Flushing, NY 11358. General Purpose

Kissena B2, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/27/2023.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 42-20 Kissena Blvd., apt. B2, Flushing, NY 11355. General Purpose

Legal Notices

DEAR GOD LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/17/2023.Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

1566 LGP, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/5/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 3636 Main St., Flushing, NY 11354. General Purpose

4014 3RD AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/1/23. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 76 Hillside Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business loc: 43-06 54th Rd., Maspeth, NY 11378.

KENLE DEVELOPMENT LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 03/13/2023. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 45-43 ROBINSON ST, QUEENS, NY, 11355, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Furnify LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/04/2023. Office located in Queens, NY. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 29-59 Northern Blvd, Apt 15R, Queens, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful purpose.