Rockaway Times 72618

VOL. 5, NO.
5 - THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018
Fests and Contests!
Two Bridges Music Fest, Jazz Fest & Surf Film Fest
This Weekend
3rd Annual Rockaway Times

Sandcastle Contest is Sunday
Page 2 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 The Rockaway Times
Reef Rising The Bigger Boat is Here
Photographer Ed Gormley spotted action offshore around

Beach 121st Street. A barge and a couple of tugs with pipes and
concrete blocks were dumping the material into the ocean.
Turns out, marine construction and dredging contractor, Weeks We got a bigger boat! Last weekend, the first of the six new larg-
Marine, was carrying out the expansion of the governor’s plan er NYC Ferry boats launched on the Rockaway route. The new
to increase and enhance artificial reefs to “provide new marine 350-passenger vessel, the Ocean Queen Rockstar, holds more
habitats, promote biodiversity and restore fishery resources." than twice the capacity of the regular NYC Ferry boats. In addi-
Artificial reef construction is part of Governor Cuomo's NY Open tion to the larger boat, NYC Ferry will continue to charter other
for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, an effort to improve recre- vessels from companies such as Seasteak and American Princess
ational activities for in-state and out-of-state sportsmen and Cruises to accommodate the large beach crowds, but more of the
sportswomen, and to boost tourism opportunities throughout larger NYC Ferry boats are expected to arrive at the end of the
the state. (Photo by Ed Gormley) summer.
%X\$1< %X\$1<
+\GUD)DFLDO /DVHU+DLU5HPRYDO
JHWRII SDFNDJH
/LS,QMHFWLRQV JHWRII
·
To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 ads@RockawayTimes.com
The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 Page 3
Rockaway Times Sponsored:

Rockaway Sandcastle Contest is July 29!
It’s here! The 3rd Annual
Rockaway Sandcastle Contest,
sponsored by The Rockaway
Times, is Sunday, July 29!
For the third year in a row,
The Rockaway Times, along
with the help of NYC Depart-
ment of Parks and Recreation,
Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office has donated a hat and t-shirt
and plenty of local businesses, combo and Mazzone Ace Hard-
is bringing back this fun family ware has donated a Yeti tumbler,
tradition. Break out those shov- valued at $30. Please make sure
els, buckets and other sand tools to support these amazing busi-
and head down to Beach 117th nesses to thank them for their
Street on Sunday and work your support for the contest!
sand sculpting magic! While winners will receive the
Although it’s called a sand- goodies mentioned above, most
castle contest, participants are participants will receive some-
encouraged to let their imagi- The top three winners in each Yoga Rockaway Beach has also thing just for joining in (as long
nations run wild. Whether you category will get a first, second or donated a one-month unlimited as supplies last). There will be
want to create a castle, a mer- third place trophy. Plus, thanks pass for hot yoga and CROM has giveaways like medals and sun-
maid, a whale, or even a func- to several local businesses, we donated a pair of boxing gloves glasses. There will also be some
tional ski ball game (yes, we had have a plethora of additional and a one-month pass for Muay buckets and shovels available to
one of those last year!), it’s up to prizes this yea!. Special thanks Thai classes for a child. The those who don’t have their own,
you. All ages are welcome and goes to Uncle Louie G’s of Rock- Wharf has donated a certificate courtesy of Councilman Ul-
no experience is necessary. away Beach, The Fat Cardinal for brunch for two. Avoid the Day rich’s office, plus a cooler full of
Registration opens at 11 a.m. Bakery, Coastal Frozen Yogurt, Pop-up Bookstore has donat- water and juice so participants
on the boardwalk at Beach 117th Carvel, Lana’s Loft, and Zinga- ed an amazing gift basket full of can stay hydrated as they work.
Street. The contest starts at 12 ra Vintage for donating gift cer- children’s books, a jenga game, a The Rockaway Sandcastle
noon, so don’t be late! Latecom- tificates to their businesses. Hot t-shirt and more. Far Rock Shop Contest was a longtime Rock-
ers will be able to join in until away tradition started by West
12:30 p.m., but all participants End Realty many years ago.
only have until 2 p.m. to finish They ran it for about 18 years
their creations. Judges will go until the organizers moved out
around to critique each piece of town. The Rockaway Times
on different criteria like creativ- picked up the shovel and start-
ity, composition and wow factor! ed it up again in 2016.
Winners will be announced be- As we go to press, the fore-
tween 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. cast calls for a sunny 81-degree
There will be three different day, so make sure to bring hats,
age categories to compete in: 8 sunscreen and even umbrellas,
and Under, 9 to 15, and 16 and or feel free to take a dip in the
Up (that means you, adults!) ocean when filling up your wa-
Participants can register as an ter buckets! In the event of rain,
individual or as a group, but a rain date will be announced at
groups should be no more than a later time.
five people. If a group contains Whether participating or not,
participants that can fit into all are encouraged to stop by
two age categories, it is up to and check out the amazing cre-
the group to decide which age ations and cheer on the par-
category they want to compete ticipants. Last year, we had a
in upon registering. After regis- replica of the humpback whale
tering, participants will receive that washed up on the beach, a
a special tag, either a flip flop, a beautifully detailed mermaid,
beach ball or a sun, with a num- tributes to Rockaway, a fidget
ber on it, indicating their group spinner and much more. We’re
number and age category. Once sure Rockaway will impress
they receive their tag, partici- once again!
pants can choose any open plot If anyone has any questions,
in the roped-off contest area to please contact Katie McFadden
make their creation. at Katie@rockawaytimes.com
·
OPEN
EVERY
DAY
WITH A RETRACTABLE ROOF ON DECK Contact The Elected
RAIN OR SHINE, IT’S BUNGI TIME Congressman Gregory Meeks
67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, NY 11692
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Phone: (347) 230-4032
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Kevin Boyle
9516 Rockaway Beach Blvd PUBLISHER
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
JOIN US FOR TRIVIA MONDAYS 718-945-9550
Pat McVeigh
MANAGING DIRECTOR
EVERY WEEK 7 PM City Councilman Eric Ulrich Katie McFadden
MANAGING EDITOR
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, suite #1
Kami-Leigh Agard
Rockaway Park, NY 11694 REPORTER
718-318-6411
LIVE MUSIC State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
Fred Marino, Frank Chimera
SALES
__________________________
THURSDAY, JULY 26 BOBBY BUTLER 7:30 PM 88-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd Room 311 The Rockaway Times
& MR. CHARLES TROUPE, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 114-04 Beach Channel Drive
MATTY LYONS, TOMMY WHIFF, 718-318-0702 Rockaway Park, NY 11694
CHARLIE WOLFE & RJEA Phone: 718-634-3030
State Senator James Sanders Jr. •
1931 Mott Avenue - Suite 305 www.rockawaytimes.com
FRIDAY, JULY 27 THE WADES 6 PM •
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
DJS @ WORK 10 PM 718-327-7017
Email: news@rockawaytimes.com,
mail@rockawaytimes.com
__________________________
SATURDAY, JULY 28 DJS @ WORK City Councilman Donovan Richards
THE ROCKAWAY TIMES is published every Thursday by Double Nick-
1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410 el LLC, 114-04 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Send
address changes to The Rockaway Times, 114-04 Beach Channel Drive,
SUNDAY, JULY 29 KEEGAN & SOOGS 2 PM Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Rockaway Park, NY 11694.
Ad space reservations by Monday, 12 noon, preceding date of publi-
DJ MOUSE 6 PM 718-471-7014 cation. Editorial submission must be made by Monday, 3 P.M., preceding
date of publication.
Assemblywoman Michele Titus All letters to THE ROCKAWAY TIMES should be brief and are sub-
ject to editing. Writers should include a full address and home / office
1931 Mott Avenue, telephone number. Anonymous letters are not printed. Name withheld
on request.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without per-
377 BEACH 92nd ST 718- 327-1845
mission of THE ROCKAWAY TIMES. The publisher will not be responsi-
ble for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied
by the error. Errors must be reported to THE ROCKAWAY TIMES within
BUNGALOWBARNY.COM
five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid
Community Board 14 prior to publication.
THE ROCKAWAY TIMES assumes no liability for the content or reply
1931 Mott Ave to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all
replies. The advertiser agrees to hold THE ROCKAWAY TIMES and its em-
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 ployees harmless from all costs, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting
from or caused by the publication placed by the advertiser or any reply to
718-471-7300 any such advertisement. © 2015 Double Nickel LLC.
·
Beach 116th Firehouse Moves Out, Temporarily

BUT PERMANENT PLANS ARE UNDERWAY
By Katie McFadden should only last about a month erty will be paid for the prop-
according to the FDNY, as the erty in the future. There was
The Beach 116th Street fire- Beach 116th Street firehouse is further evidence of this plan
house is closed—temporari- undergoing repairs and abate- moving ahead on July 19, as
ly. On Thursday, July 19, both ment. while the Engine and Ladder
Engine 268 and Ladder 137 of However, the firehouse will were moving out of the Beach
the Beach 116th Street fire- be faced with a more perma- 116th Street firehouse, repre-
house, were relocated, as the nent move in the future. In sentatives from the NYC De-
old building will be undergo- August 2017, the City Planning partment of Design and Con-
ing asbestos removal in a pro- Commission approved the FD- struction, were seen at the
cess which is expected to take NY’s application to acquire the HSBC property, taking meas-
about a month. But a more old HSBC Bank property on the urements.
permanent move may be in bayside of Beach 116th Street, The Rockaway Times
the firehouse’s future. to be used as the future site of a reached out to one of the fire-
On Thursday, Engine 268 brand new, resilient firehouse. fighters from the Beach 116th
was relocated downtown to This approval was done despite firehouse, who expressed con-
the firehouse by the 100th Pre- Community Board 14 advis- cern that the acquisition of the
cinct, near Beach 94th Street, ing against it, and suggesting another location be utilized. HSBC property, at a time when
and housed with Engine 266. Fast forward to almost a year the old firehouse is “tempo-
Ladder 137 was relocated up- later, it seems as if the plan is rarily” relocated, may give
town to the firehouse by Riis full steam ahead, as on July 13, the city reason to abandon
Park, to be housed with Engine 2018, a court order was filed by the repair work and asbestos
329. This move means that the the City to condemn the HSBC removal in the old firehouse,
response time could be af- Bank property, effectively tak- and leave Engine 268 and Lad-
fected if an incident were to ing it by eminent domain, al- der 137 in their new temporary
occur from Rockaway Park to lowing for the FDNY to build homes “indefinitely.” However
Neponsit. However, this move its new firehouse at this loca- FDNY officials insist this move
is reportedly temporary and tion. The owner of the prop- is temporary.
RIIS PARK
BEACH CAFE
HULA HOOP
FRIDAY NIGHT August 3rd CONTEST
6PM – MIDNIGHT HAWAIIAN LUAU PRIZES
MENU AT RIIS PARK BEACH CAFE

NACHOS W/ HAWAIIAN SALSA LADIES - WEAR YOUR GRASS SKIRTS!
HAWAIIAN SWEET PULLED PORK
PINEAPPLE GLAZED CHICKEN
MEN – WEAR YOUR HAWAIIAN SHIRTS!
HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE COME SEE OUR DANCING HULA BARTENDERS
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
COLESLAW
ROASTED CORN
DRINKS
MAI TAI
$
7
HAWAIIAN PUNCH MALIBU BLUE HAWAIIAN
PINA COLADA
$10 ADMISSION LAVA LAVA
INCLUDES FOOD
and HAWAIIAN PUNCH BEER
BIG WAVE KONA
$
3
167-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd • 929-343-5201 • RiisParkBeachCafe.Com
·
ONLY Steve Belson Lifeguard

IN ROCKAWAY Scholarship
Application Opens
Attention, Lifeguards! Need essay explaining why you de-
some help paying for college? serve the scholarship, and
Apply for the Steve Belson Me- mail it to The Steve Belson
morial Lifeguard Scholarship. Memorial Scholarship Fund,
Steve Belson, worked as a c/o Sean R. Kellar, 522 Beach
lifeguard for 10 years before 140th Street, Belle Harbor, NY
becoming an FDNY firefight- 11694.
er. On September 11, 2001, The 17th Annual Steve Bel-
Belson made the ultimate sac- son Memorial Ocean Swim
rifice while trying to save oth- will be held at 10 a.m. on Au-
ers in the World Trade Center. gust 4 at Beach 92nd Street—
Every year, Rockaway remem- Bells Beach, where the win-
bers him with the Steve Belson ners of the scholarship will
Memorial Ocean Swim and be announced, Belson will be
Music Festival, where college remembered, and all are wel-
incentive awards of $1,000 are come to join in a half-mile
given to lifeguards that apply ocean swim. A music festival
for the scholarship. Applica- usually follows on the evening
tions are now being accepted of the ocean swim, but this
through August 1. It is open year, it will be held on Sep-
Erin @emartss on Twitter alerted us to this sign on a fence out- to all lifeguards that work in tember 28 at a yet-to-be-deter-
side a house on Beach 72nd Street near the bay. All we can say Rockaway and are attending mined Rockaway location.
is, we hope the alleged maggots take heed. college. The application can be For more information, con-
found on PAGE 36. Fill out the tact Steve Kellar at 347-410-
application and write a brief 4126 or kellamazoo@aol.com
OPEN 6 DAYS
FOR LUNCH and DINNER
(CLOSED TUESDAY)
MUSIC!
Sun. July 29th
5pm
Girls On Top
Wednesday is Pasta Night
Pasta dinner and salad $16.95
Thursday is Prime Rib Night
Prime Rib served with mushroom, onions, gorgonzola
$24.95
mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
BBQ Sundays
at The Bayhouse!
Ribs, Pulled Pork,
Chicken Specials and More!
FREE
parking
·
reefs generate new habitats for 27-28 (8 p.m.) and 29 (2 p.m.); Au- *****
marine life and create fishing gust 3, 4, (8 p.m.) and 5 (2 p.m.). The Rockaway Business Alli-
and diving opportunities. Tickets can be purchased at Rock- ance will be hosting its first pop-
***** awayTheatreCompany.org up market at the Beach 108th
Any fans of the NBC show, ***** Street Ferry Landing this Satur-
The Blacklist? Fun news...they'll Speed cameras in school day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll
be filming around the stores on zones are scheduled to be be able to Shop Small at some
***** Beach 129th Street on Friday, turned off on July 25 because of your local favorites and check
The Daily News losing so July 27. We hear most of the the State has final say as to out a few new businesses as well.
much of its editorial staff is not scenes of this American crime when cameras expire. The From apparel to local baked
good news. The News has been thriller will be shot in Ciro's Bak- city says speeding has de- goods and books, there is sure to
an invaluable watchdog and ery. This also means no parking clined by 63 percent in school be something for everyone.
has called out, investigated, and in the area starting at 6 p.m. on zones where the cameras are *****
uncovered many a government Thursday night, into Friday. present. Right now a bill ex- It’s Sandimonium! Sunday
scandal. Mayor de Blasio, when ***** tending the rules to 2022 is is the annual Rockaway Times
told the News was in trouble a Remember when Blockbuster stuck in committee in Albany. Sandcastle Contest (but you
couple years back, emailed a video store came along and put We’re ok with speed camer- know, everyone’s a winner!).
confidante and asked, “That a lot of mom-and-pop stores as in school zones as long as The fun takes place at Beach
would be good for us, right?” out of business? The little guys they install signs saying there 117th, with registration on the
In effect, he was speaking for just couldn’t compete. Well, is a speed camera (which is boardwalk starting at 11 a.m.
all the hacks who prefer to work Blockbuster couldn’t compete required). A speed camera set The contest starts at noon (don’t
in secret with agendas that go with Netflix. The former Goli- up in secret is more money- be late) and finishes at 2 p.m.
unchecked. Without strong ath now has one store, just one! maker than life saver. The weather is looking great,
daily newspapers, who’s gonna And it’s not at the foot of Beach ***** so come on out and show what
watch what’s going on? 116th Street, where one of the Don’t ask us why they do you’ve got!
***** Blockbuster stores once stood. these things in the summer. *****
A ship and tugboats offshore The last store is in Oregon. The NYC Department of Design Hey Parks and NPS. Why not
were spotted dumping materials ***** and Construction will be clos- let concessionaires run pop-up
in the ocean last week. Fortu- One of Rockaway’s great treas- ing east and west bound lanes tiki bars on less crowded beach-
nately, it was for a good reason. ures is the Rockaway Theatre on Beach Channel Drive from es (to draw people, to help off-
Artificial reefs are being created Company. Don’t miss out on their Beach 116th Street to Beach set losses from closed beaches)?
and/or enhanced as part of a latest, 9 to 5, The Musical. The 124th for a few days to conduct And why not run zip lines! Our
New York State initiative. Such final performance dates are July soil sampling. advice is free. You’re welcome.
It's not too early to plan your

summer party!
Try Ludwig’s No-Grill Summer BBQ Special!
Choose 2 Barbecued Meats:
Kansas City Ribs • Pulled Pork • Pulled Chicken • BBQ Brisket
Includes Corn-On-The Cob, Potato Salad,
Pasta Salad, Slider Rolls, Disposable Plates, Napkins, Forks, and Knives.
$295 plus NYS Sales Tax
Serves 20 - 25 people (Pick-up Only)
See our catering menus Having a few friends to the beach?

Don't cook!
at www.Ludwigs.com 1/2 tray Chicken Francaise
1/2 tray Sausage & Peppers
Get Ludwigs Homemade Salads: 1/2 tray Rigatoni, Spinach & Bacon
Fresh Chicken Salad 1/2 tray Eggplant Parmesan
salad, paper goods, bread
Country Potato Salad
Shrimp Salad Pick up only $175
Lobster Salad
plus a variety of others!
Ludwigs
533 Beach 126th Street
Belle Harbor, NY 718-634-4939 Invite us to your BLOCK PARTY!
·
7th Annual Two Bridges Music Festival

Makes Rockaway Debut
festival’s sponsors couldn’t
By Kami-Leigh Agard be more stoked. According to
co-organizer, Mason Poretto,
In its seventh year running, this year’s band lineup really
the annual Two Bridges Mu- reflects Rockaway’s best, and
sic Festival is finally crossing what better place to showcase
the Cross Bay Bridge, coming the festival than at local music
to Rockaway for the first time powerhouse, A/B Studios.
this Saturday, July 28, and the Broad Channel brothers, Ma-
son and Frank Poretto, found- we are both avid musicians. My

ed the Two Bridges Music Fes- brother and I are somewhat lo-
tival in 2011, purely for the love cal music veterans as we have
of music and their communi- played with rock bands, Sixth
ty. Mason Poretto said, “My Borough, and The Poor House,
brother and I own Broad Chan- and now are members of Phil
nel-based building and home and The Family Band. So when
general contractor company, we came up with the idea for
Two Bridges Home Improve- the Two Bridges Music Festival
ment, which keeps us extreme-
ly busy. However besides that, Continued on page 9
BELLE ROCK
CAR SERVICE
114-04 Beach Channel Drive
718-945-5555
718-634-8282
HELP WANTED
Independent Contractors
Drivers TLC license
required
24 HOUR RELIABLE SERVICE

·
7TH ANNUAL TWO giving the best in music and
BRIDGES sound.”
Continued from Page 8 Poretto said their past festi-
vals were much larger, some
a year before Sandy, it took off, with even two rotating stages,
and we have been running it however, though this year’s a bit
every year, with the exception smaller, he feels it’s going to be
of 2017.” even more amazing. “Just to fi-
Poretto said the music festi- nally be in Rockaway is an awe-
val has been hosted in various some feat within itself, and the
Broad Channel venues such support we have received from
as the Broad Channel Athletic locals all around tops it off. We
Club and Grassy Point Bar and don’t do this to make money.
Grill, but they always kept their We do this solely out of our pas-
eyes on Rockaway, where they sion for music and communi-
ultimately wanted to host the ty. We started planning this in
event. April, and it’s a lot of work, but
“Because of issues with lineup featuring: The BEasy val apart from the other mu- the true profit is in seeing the
noise, parking and other ob- Band, Patsy, Dave Kellan Band, sical festivals, Poretto said, reception and overall fun every-
stacles, we could never find a Ecstatic Madmen, Phil and “Besides a fantastic lineup one has.”
venue in Rockaway. However the Family Band, Revels En- of bands, we always offer at- Two Bridges Music Festival
this year, it’s finally happening gine, The Skates, Arson Welles, tendees the highest quality in kicks off this Saturday, July 28
at A/B Studios. We couldn’t be Blame Mercury, The Skells and sound and production of all from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at A/B
happier. And thankfully with Rattrap Bumpkin. the summer music festivals. A Studios, located at 111-22 Rock-
the help of co-sponsors, Fri- Also, there will be local arti- lot of festivals don’t put a lot of away Beach Blvd. Besides fan-
sco Granada, Bryan Doremus, san vendors joining in on the emphasis on their sound pro- tastic entertainment, there will
Rockawaves Radio, and of fun, while showcasing their duction, however for us, it’s a also be food and great drinks
course, A/B Studios, we are fi- unique items. Expect to see must. My brother, Frank, and on tap. For further information,
nally bringing the Two Bridges Ethereal Elements, WickCraft I are also both sound techni- check out Facebook Page: Two
Music Festival to Rockaway!” Candles by Sarah, Betsy’s Bun- cians for the Rockaway Artists Bridges Music Festival or email:
Poretto cheered. galow and Far Rock Shop. Alliance’s music studio, which twobridgesimprovements@
From jazz to rock to punk, the When asked what he feels we built and currently man- gmail.com
Festival has quite the eclectic sets Two Bridges Music Festi- age. Two Bridges is known for Photos by Tim Klimowicz
Your Lock • Your Key

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
ROCKAWAY’S PREMIER STORAGE FACILITY

• 60,000 Square Foot Facility
• Rockaway Owned & Operated For More Than 20 Years
• Most Competitive Rates In The Borough
• Documents & Record Storage Services
• Lighting And Security Cameras Throughout 24/7
• Climate Controlled Rooms Available
• Drive Up Accessible Rooms
• Mail Boxes Available
• Perfect For Contractors
• Shipping & Packing Supplies Available
226 Beach 88th Street, Rockaway Beach, NY
88StreetSelfStorage.com 718-474-2300
·
This Week in History Have a Say in Wind

JULY 26
Susan Rothstein was born.
Moe McNicholas was born.
Kathy Pastina was born.
Lisa Marie Hanna was born. Power Off Rockaway
One month before, Jean Mullen was
born.
1958 - President Eisenhower signed the Should offshore wind pow- Long Beach) for considera-
congressional act that created the Na- er come to Rockaway? You tion and the reasons why it
1788 - New York became the 11th state in tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- can have a say. While the would benefit the peninsu-
the United States. tration (NASA), and was authorized by battle over Williams’ latest la.
1947 - President Harry S. Truman signed Congress. natural gas pipeline project Comments are being ac-
the National Security Act, creating the 1981 - Prince Charles, heir to the British
Department of Defense, the National Se-
continues, there’s a chance cepted until 11:59 p.m. on
throne, married Lady Diana Spencer. to bring the alternative—off- Monday, July 30. Comments
curity Council, the Central Intelligence
Agency, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. shore wind energy—to Rock- can be submitted electron-
JULY 30 away’s waters. ically, or by mail if post-
JULY 27 Sharon Gabriel was born. The Bureau of Ocean Ener- marked by July 30. To submit
Sal John Cori was born.
gy Management is currently comments electronically, go
1956 - The phrase "In God We Trust" was
1974 - The House Judiciary Committee adopted as the U.S. national motto. seeking recommendations to: http://www.regulations.
voted to impeach Richard Nixon for ob- and input on where to place gov. In the tab titled, ‘‘Enter
2002 - Lisa Leslie became the first wom-
structing justice in the Watergate case. an offshore wind energy de- Keyword or ID,’’ search for
1996 - A pipe bomb exploded in an At- an to dunk in a professional basketball velopment within the New BOEM– 2018-0004. Follow
lanta park during the Olympic Games. game.
York Bight region. This area the instructions to submit
JULY 28 JULY 31
covers parts of Long Island public comments in response
Eileen McCarthy was born. 1954 - Mount Godwin-Austen (K2),
and New Jersey. If you think to this document. Written
Robert Ostrander was born.
the world's second-highest peak, was
Rockaway should be the lo- comments can be mailed to
Michael O’Brien was born. cation to benefit from this Office of Renewable Energy
Anna Winarksi-Tarbell was born. climbed for the first time, by an Italian
team led by Ardito Desio. wind energy, the time to Programs, Bureau of Ocean
1794 - Maximilien Robespierre, one of speak up is now. Communi- Energy Management, 45600
the leading figures of the French Revolu- AUGUST 1 ty groups, local businesses Woodland Road, VAM-OREP,
tion, was sent to the guillotine. Sarah Romulo was born. and individuals are encour- Sterling, Virginia 20166.
2002 - Nine Pennsylvania coal miners aged to send their com-
were rescued after 77 hours of being ments, recommending the For more information about
trapped in a mine shaft. 1981 - MTV made its debut at 12:01 AM.
The first video shown was Video Killed “Hudson North” area (off this project, head to: www.
JULY 29 the Radio Star by the Buggles. the shore of Rockaway and boem.gov/NY-Bight/
Protect your world

%RDUGZDON PIZZE
RIA • RESTAURANT
Auto • Home • Life • Retirement
AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA

- 68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd -
347-619-8002
FREE DELIVERY
NOW Delivering To Breezy Point & Broad Channel Call me today to discuss your options.
Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is,
Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your
boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And
OPEN 7 DAYS the more of your world you put in Good Hands®, the more
you can save.
9;
Mon-Thurs 10-10 • Fri-Sat 10-11 • Sun 11-10

John Lepore Insurance Agency
$
2 OFF 10 OFF
Any Pie With This Ad
%
Any Catering Order
718-945-1900
112-30 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park
Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.

(pick-up only) Pick Up or Free Delivery
*Not to be combined with any other offer Insurance subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate
*Excludes Pizzettes With This Ad Indemnity Co., Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. Life insurance and annuities issued by Lincoln Benefit Life Company, Lincoln, NE, Allstate
Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. Northbrook, IL. © 2010 Allstate
Insurance Co.
·
119-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

tel-718-634-3211 fax-718-634-0926
email: rbnyphysicaltherapy@gmail.com
website: www.rbnyphysicaltherapy.com
KĸĐĞŚŽƵƌƐ͗DŽŶ͕tĞĚϳ͗ϯϬĂŵͲϳƉŵ͕dƵĞƐĚĂǇ͕dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇϴĂŵͲϱƉŵ͕&ƌŝĚĂǇϳ͗ϯϬĂŵͲϲƉŵ Sat 9am-1pm
INSURANCES ACCEPTED:
t.&%*$"3& t
t#-6&$3044#-6&4)*&-% t$*(/" "4)035)0/&5
t()*&.#-&.)&"-5) t803,&3h4$0.1&/4"5*0/
t&.#-&.)&"-5))*1 t/0'"6-5
t1"--"%*"/)&"-5) t04$"3*/463"/$&
t26"-*5:)&"-5)1-"/4 t&''&$5*7&)&"-5)$"3&1"35/&34
t7:53")&"-5)1-"/4 t"&5/" 8*5)3&453*$5*0/4
t6/*5&%)&"-5)$"3& 8*5)3&453*$5*0/4
Call today for your appointment!
Newded
p a n
ex o u r s !
h
Ka e Cusmiani Ten Eyck, PT DPT
Parking provided on premises and

ĨƌĞĞ͕ƉůĞŶƟĨƵůƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ
·
Dermatology
OPEN HOUSE
Learn about our Full Range of Dermatology
Services inclusive of Comprehensive
Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic.
Light refreshments provided
Saturday, July Ɩ8th

11:00am - 2:00pm
431 Beach 129th Street Belle Harbor
Meet Dr. Louis Siegel!

·
Thank you, Rockaway clinic on Saturday, July 28 at I wonder if it may have

Times for covering the Hope Beach 67th Street from 9 a.m. something to do with the
for Warriors weekend from to noon. The Rockaway Beach fact that I am married to the
July 12-15, 2018. Your article Special Athletes will be our woman who writes your Rec-
accompanied by photos of guests. We will also have an- ipe Swap column (Sharon
the Warriors painted a pic- other event on Saturday, Au- Feldman)? She cooks these
ture of how much fun our gust 25, 2018 at Beach 67th amazing meals every night,
over 60 guest veterans and Street from 9 a.m. to noon and I am her guinea pig to
their families had, especially for Special Athletes and local test them on. Do you think
with the water sports. As the Veterans. Information and this may have something to
co-coordinator of the Rock- registration can be found on do with my inability to drop
away Beach/Breezy Point our website, www.AmpSurf. a few pounds? I totally do ...
AmpSurf Chapter (one of only org. I can be reached locally so with all that being said,
Pico Pleases three chapters in the U.S.), I by phone or text at (917) 734- THIS is my SACRIFICE for
Dear Editor: can say unequivocally, after 8711. Rockaway and I will faithful-
Just wanted to give a shout being involved with this pro- John W. Roberts ly carry out my duties for my
out to Pico for being so ac- gram for 13 years, that this fellow Rockaway neighbors
commodating. We went there was our best event ever! Over at the expense of my waist-
recently with a friend who has the span of two days, the vets Waist Not line.
celiac disease and they went and their families enjoyed Dear Editor: Honey ... what's for dinner
above and beyond to make beautiful sunshine and gentle I was born and raised here tonight ....???
her comfortable. They were breezes along with a very ac- in Rockaway (and have never Andy Feldman
so knowledgeable about what commodating surf. For many, left!), and just wanted to drop
was safe for her to eat and it was the first opportunity to a note to let you know about
they offered substitutions for be in the ocean and experi- my sacrifice for my beloved Bike Bull
things that weren't. Thanks ence the joy of surfing and the hometown. I have purchased a
Chris, Tim and all the others healing power of the ocean. treadmill, 10lb. dumbbells and Dear Editor:
at Pico who took such good The enthusiasm and stoke a drum kit, all in an effort to ex- Whether you love bike shar-
care of us. was extremely high for both ercise to lose some weight and ing or hate it, why isn't anyone
Carole Chimera the guests as well as our vol- a couple of inches off my waist asking the obvious question,
unteers. (which ain't easy at 65 years why the hell is the City even
Thanks Please note that AmpSurf old). I sweat and I hurt and involved?
Dear Editor: will be hosting another surf nothing seems to be working! Rick Horan
WE ARE ARTIST-SCHOLARS WHO ANALYZE GLOBAL ISSUES IMPACTING HUMANITY

FOR THE PURPOSE OF BECOMING AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY INSPIRED TO CREATE.
·
Riis Park Lifeguards Take on AC Red Bull Competition

By Katie McFadden took first in the swim relay in
round one. Ocean City Beach
The Riis Park lifeguards do Patrol #1 wound up winning
an amazing job of keeping the contest, with Wildwood
patrons safe each summer, Crest Beach Patrol in second
but Red Bull didn’t give them and Harvey Cedars Beach Pa-
wings. On Tuesday, July 17, trol #1 taking third.
a team of four Riis Park life- Despite the upset, all is not
guards were among 50 life- lost for Riis. The Red Bull
guard teams from New York to event was just a warm-up for
Virginia that competed in the the ultimate lifeguard com-
Fourth Annual Red Bull Surf petition. Riis will be sending
and Rescue. The Riis Park about 10 to 12 of their best
lifeguard team put up a good lifeguards to the United States
fight, but wound up coming Lifesaving Association’s Na-
up a bit shorter than expected tional Lifeguard Champion-
after some events were elimi- of thunderstorms neared, the onships, so we were putting all ships from August 9-11. The
nated due to poor weather. event was cut down to just of our chips into that round,” Riis Park lifeguards have par-
On Tuesday, Riis lifeguards, two events. Kilgallen said. However, with ticipated in this contest for
Pat Kilgallen, Carolyn Crock- Things were looking good the weather cutting the event several years and have often
er, and Tom and Brian O’Neill, for Riis when the team took short, Riis never had a chance had a strong showing, taking
went down to Atlantic City, NJ first place in the first event to show off their rescue skills in first, second and third in sev-
to compete in the Red Bull of the Surf Swim relay. They the last events. eral events.
Surf and Rescue competition. were hoping to come out on Instead, the contest only last- Stay tuned and make sure to
The event was supposed to top for the whole competition, ed for two rounds. Cut down read The Rockaway Times to
include four events including with their specialty being the to just 25 teams in the pad- find out how these Riis Park
a surf-swim relay, a 500-me- Paddle Pick-Up and Swim Res- dleboard relay event, Riis guardians of the sea do in the
ter paddleboard relay, and cues. “We thought we’d have wound up winning 4th place, National Lifeguard Champion-
a double rescue scenario of a real good shot at winning which placed them out of the ships.
a Paddle Pick-Up and Swim that. We do pretty well in that top three for the overall com- Photo by Greg Mionske / Red
Rescue. However, as the threat event in the National Champi- petition, even though they Bull Content Pool.
Stress-Free Summer Headquarters

Don't worry about cooking for the beach.
We cook everything from scratch in the true southern way!
A La Carte BBQ Trays
Full (35ppl) Half(20ppl)
Pulled Pork $120 $65
Smoked Beef Brisket $180 $95
Baby Back Ribs $180 $95
Pulled Chicken $120 $65
Slow Grilled BBQ Chicken $125 $70
Cedar Plank Salmon By Quote
(YHU\)ULGD\QLJKWWKURXJK/DERU'D\ Marinated Skirt Steak
Brisket Mac n Cheese
$200
$100
$110
$55
Southern Pot Salad $40
Bowtie Pasta Salad $40
Creamy Mac n Cheese $80 $45
Southern Green Beans (w/bacon and onion) $40
Let us cater your beach party, pig roast,
block party or Beach BBQ.
We offer full service off-site catering or A la Carte trays.
Free delivery in Breezy or Rockaway.
Please give two day notice for A la Carte trays.
So much more to offer … Check out the website at

www.PortablePigMan.com then call 646-915-4487
·
SPOTTED:
Down In Africa
Architectural
style made easy.
Andersen A-Series windows and doors are based on the style
®
of home you want. Whether it’s a stately Queen Anne, a bold

Modernist design or anything in between, you can now create
it with the best-performing, most energy-efficient products
Andersen has ever offered. Don’t just imagine your dream home.
Build it with Andersen.
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation.
©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. MS1801_0057
1889 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11223

718.627.6400 • 718-WINDOWS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Peter Tuffey and son, Michael, rocked Cape Town, South Af- 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
rica with some very stylish t-shirts that just happen to have The Thursday
Rockaway Times logo. Family ties inspired them to visit an or- 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
phanage. Peter tells us the kids were “very loving despite their brooklynwindow.com
hardships.”
·
Medicare + Medicaid =
4VYL)LULÄ[ZMVY@V\
0HGLFDUH&DUG NEW @V\THÌLLSPNPISLMVYHKKP[PVUHSTVUL`ZH]PUN
MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE ILULÄ[ZPUJS\KPUN!
Name/Nombre
JOHN L SMITH
• 4VU[OS`6]LY[OL*V\U[LY6;**HYK
Medicare Number/Número de Medicare
OR [VWH`MVYP[LTZSPRL6;*TLKPJH[PVUZ
1XX0-XX0-XX00
Entitled to/Con derecho a erage starts/Cobertura empieza
Coverage [VV[OWHZ[LPUJVU[PULUJLZ\WWSPLZ
HUKTVYL
HOSPITAL (PART A) 01-01-2018
1-01-2018
MEDICAL (PART B) 01-01-2018
1-01-2018
AMPLE
S
• ;YHUZWVY[H[PVU
0HGLFDLG&RPPRQ%HQHÀW
,GHQWLÀFDWLRQ&DUG&%,&NEW • -SL_PISL:WLUKPUN+VSSHYZ
• +LU[HS
OR
• *HYL4HUHNLTLU[Z\WWVY[
• ;VWX\HSP[`KVJ[VYZHUKOVZWP[HSZ
• +PZJV\U[ZMVYOLHYPUNKL]PJLZ
This is not a complete listing of plans available in your service area. For a complete listing, contact the plan. The
CFOFmUJOGPSNBUJPOQSPWJEFEJTBCSJFGTVNNBSZ OPUBDPNQMFUFEFTDSJQUJPOPGCFOFmUT'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO
DPOUBDUUIFQMBO-JNJUBUJPOT DPQBZNFOUT BOESFTUSJDUJPOTNBZBQQMZ#FOFmUT GPSNVMBSZ QIBSNBDZOFUXPSL
QSFNJVNBOEPSDPQBZNFOUTDPJOTVSBODFNBZDIBOHFPO+BOVBSZPGFBDIZFBS:PVNVTUDPOUJOVFUPQBZ
ZPVS .FEJDBSF 1BSU # QSFNJVN 0VUPGOFUXPSL TFSWJDFT NBZ SFRVJSF NPSF PVUPGQPDLFU FYQFOTF UIBO JO
OFUXPSL TFSWJDFT #FOFmU SFTUSJDUJPOT BQQMZ 'JEFMJT -FHBDZ 1MBO JT BO ).0 QMBO XJUI B .FEJDBSF DPOUSBDU
&OSPMMNFOUJO'JEFMJT-FHBDZ1MBOEFQFOETPODPOUSBDUSFOFXBM'JEFMJT-FHBDZ1MBOQBSUOFSTXJUI5SV)FBSJOH
GPSEJTDPVOUFEQVSDIBTFTPGIFBSJOHEFWJDFT
*HSS\Z[VKH`;;@!
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. from February 15–September 30
Monday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. from October 1–February 14
'ÄKLSPZJHYL ^^^ÄKLSPZJHYLVYN H3328_FC 17123 Accepted
To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 ads@RockawayTimes.com ·

FROM THE NPS

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA:
YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL PARK!
Park, named after the famous Guardian of the Gateway Explore the wildlife refuge on
journalist who shed light on the Fort Tilden, Building 1 a guided bird walk as you take
plight of the poor at the turn Sundays throughout the sum- in the sights and sounds of Ja-
By Erin Schoppmeyer of the century. In Broad Chan- mer, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. maica Bay!
NPS Park Ranger nel, you have the Jamaica Bay Learn about historic Fort Til-
Wildlife Refuge. This 9,155-acre den with a park ranger. Learn Tour of Historic Hangar B
When was the last time you preserve was set aside for mi- about the Fort's role in defend- Floyd Bennett Field -
visited a national park? Did you gratory birds, horseshoe crabs, ing New York Harbor through Hanger B
know you have one right in your monarch butterflies and more. two World Wars and the Cold Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
own backyard? Allow me to in- Not just a “refuge” for wildlife, War. Join a park ranger for a tour
troduce you to Gateway Nation- the park trails offer humans an of Hangar B, and the aircraft,
al Recreation Area. Established escape from the hectic lifestyle Summer Campfires at Riis which are part of Floyd Bennet
in 1972, Gateway was the first of New York City. On the other Beach Field’s aviation history!
federally protected urban park. side of the bay, you have Floyd Riis Beach Bathhouse Bay 5
The Park is comprised of sites Bennett Field, which is known Fridays through August 31, 7 Riis Landing Walk-up and
in New Jersey and three of New for being New York City’s first p.m. to 9 p.m. Paddle
York City's boroughs: Staten Is- municipal airport. In the 1930s, Join the National Park Ser- Riis Landing, Queens
land, Brooklyn and Queens. Floyd Bennett Field was the vice and the Riis Beach Bazaar Sundays through August 26, 1
Whether or not Gateway is fa- site of many record-breaking for a weekly campfire program. p.m. to 4 p.m.
miliar to you, let us delve a little flights. Famous pilots such as Alternates weekly between Kayak tryouts for those who
deeper into the local sites of the Amelia Earhart have made voy- Campfire Songs & Stories and have never done it before.
Park: ages from here. Trivia Nights. All campfires are Open to the public, ages 6 and
Fort Tilden, now known for Has your interest been piqued B.Y.O.S. (bring your own s’mo- up with an adult. No reserva-
its beach, was once a U.S Army yet? Are you itching to explore? res, roasting sticks provided). tion required.
Coast Artillery Post that was re- Check out some of the Park's
sponsible for protecting New amazing (and free!) recreation- Birding by the Bay For more event listings, visit
York Harbor during both World al opportunities that are offered Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge www.nps.gov/gate/planyour-
Wars. Next to it is Jacob Riis this summer! Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. visit
3PDLBXBZ#FBDI#MWEt#FMMF)BSCPS /:
Mark J. Gelwan M.D, FACS, FICS Expanding to Highest Level

Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology • Certified, American College of Surgeons
Certified, International College of Surgeons of Eye Surgical Care
Listed, “America’s Top Ophthalmologists“ for Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Consumer Rockaway Medical Arts Complex –
Directory,Washington, D.C.
/&8"55&/5*0/(-"6$0."1"5*&/54 7*4*0/$033&$5*0/463(&3: Ambulatory Center
State of the Art Diagnostic and Treatment protocol, t5IPVTBOETPGTVDDFTTGVM-"4*,TVSHFSJFT
allows patients to clearly understand their particular t/&8/*%&,&:&53"$,*/(5&$)/0-0(: 105-38 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
glaucoma problem. All diagnostic and treatment t*/0''*$&"MMPX4BGFS4VSHFSZJOIBMGUIFUJNFPGQSFWJPVTUFDIOPMPHZ 3PDLBXBZ1BSL /:
options, available in office and at Surgi-Center. "%7"/$&%3&5*/"-53&"5.&/5$&/5&3
No one should lose vision from glaucoma, meticulous
t.BDVMBS%FHFOFSBUJPOJOKFDUJPOTGPS8FU'PSN%FHFOFSBUJPO &ZF4VSHFSZ$FOUFSof &YDFMMFODF
care and all laser andsurgical options available in Dr.
Gelwan’s practice. If you are having cataract surgery t%JBCFUJD3FUJOPQBUIZo1BJOMFTT*O0óDF-BTFS5SFBUNFOUT o$PNQBSBCMFBOEFYDFFEJOH
and have glaucoma, you need to consult Dr. Gelwan t/POMOWBTJWFo'VMM%JBHOPTUJD5FTUJOH NPTU"DBEFNJD.FEJDBM$FOUFST
before your surgery. t0$5t6MUSBTPVOEt'MVPSFTDFJO"OHJPHSBQIZ
CATARACT SURGERY – TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF SAFE VISION CORRECTION SURGERY Completion expected
t4ZNGPOZBOE4ZNGPOZ5PSJD-FOT*NQMBOU t%S(FMXBOJTPOFPGUIFNPTUFYQFSJFODFE4VSHFPOT by end of summer 2018.
t#FTU5FDIOPMPHZBOE2VBMJUZPG7JTJPO1SFNJVN-FOT JOUIJT5FDIOPMPHZJO/FX:PSL Start the process now by being
t"MMPXT(SFBU%JTUBODF *OUFSNFEJBUFBOE/FBS7JTJPO t"MTP#FOFöUGSPN#&4513*$&CFDBVTFPG%S one of Dr. Gelwan’s patients.
XJUIPVUHMBTTFT"MTP DPSSFDUT"TUJHNBUJTN (FMXBOhT)*()70-6.&463(&0/%*4$06/5
for Appointment i4&&5)&#&/&'*54w
PGUIJT&YUFOTJWF
or &ZF$BSF1SBDUJDF
·
From The Rockaway

Waterfront Alliance
COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY
Summer is here and in full be hosting engaging workshops,
swing — the Rockaway Water- talks, activities, and screenings.
front Alliance's (RWA) healthi- Our goal is to provide informa-
est time of the year! On Saturday, tion and services regarding in-
August 4, RWA will be hosting dividual- and group-led health
our first Community Health care. The Rockaway community
Day to address the physical would greatly benefit from in-
and mental health needs of the creasing its awareness of chron-
Rockaway community. Join us ic illness and available sources
under the El, in our garden, and of support, information, and Local groups will lead sessions activities and talking to tablers
inside the RISE Building! We will health. in zumba, tai chi, meditation, will earn event-goers stick-
and yoga. Speakers will lead ers for their 'Health Passport.'
talks regarding choosing the Those that fill up their pass-
right therapist, race and mental ports will be eligible for prizes
health discrimination, and more! at the end of the day!
There will be free screenings for Join us at the RISE Build-
depression and blood pressure. ing, located at 58-03 Rockaway
RWA students will also lead arts Beach Blvd, on Saturday, Au-
and craft activities for any who gust 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an
wish to participate. Children are educational and fun-filled day!
always welcome! There will also This event is made possi-
be free food and other refresh- ble by the TCNY 2020 Mental
ments available for everyone Health Day, the NQ PPS Com-
who comes to our event! munity Health Forum, and the
Surprise prizes are in store NYC DOT Weekend Walks Ini-
at the event. Participating in tiative.
Contact me today to see how you

n could save on your auto,
a n evacuatio home and flood!
“ I have l make sure
wil
plan. I s too.”
ily doe
3
y fa m
E
m Patrick Hanning, Financial Professional
ZON S Call: 718-945-0444

QUEEN
Bushra Email: patrick.hanning@prudential.com
Visit: 114-12 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
WƌƵĚĞŶƟĂů/ŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞŐĞŶĐǇ͕>>͕EĞǁĂƌŬ͕Eŝ͕/ƐŶŽƚĂĸůŝĂƚĞĚǁŝƚŚ>ŝďĞƌƚǇDƵƚƵĂů͕ŽƐƚŽŶ͕D͘
0246467-00004-00 ΞϮϬϭϰ>ŝďĞƌƚǇDƵƚƵĂů/ŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ
Visit NYC.gov/knowyourzone or call 311 to find out what to do

to prepare for hurricanes in NYC #knowyourzone
·
CALL TODAY TO GET STARTED

ON YOUR JOURNEY TO
INDEPENDENCE
·
A Weekend of Female Surf Power

By Katie McFadden festival at 8:30 p.m., and a film
screening will follow at 9 p.m.
The fellas aren’t the only ones Saturday, July 28 will sure be
that know how to shred the sweet as Rockaway Beach Bakery
waves. Surfing is also a big sport (87-10 Rockaway Beach Boule-
among women. So much so, that vard) is being incorporated into
there’s a whole film festival dedi- the festival. Head to the bakery
cated to women surfers. The 6th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a Surf
Annual NY Women's Surf Film Market featuring a collection of
Festival is this weekend. surf and lifestyle brands, and a
From Friday, July 27 through complimentary beauty bar, with
Sunday, July 29, it’s all about the drinks, food, music and more.
ladies. The NY Women's Surf Film At night, the films will continue
Festival, presented by Lava Girl back at the Rockaway Beach Surf
Surf, celebrates the filmmakers Club, starting at 7 p.m. From 7 Festival supports the Changing the Dominican Republic. For
and female wave riders who live to p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be an- Tides Foundation, whose mis- the sixth annual festival, the se-
surf, highlighting their sense of ad- other meet and greet with some sion is to bridge the gap between lections attempt to highlight the
venture, connection to the ocean of the surfers and filmmakers travelers and the primary causes inspiring lives of female surf-
and love for their own communi- before the first film screening on the ground and Plastic Tides, ers, their unique journeys, pas-
ties and those they discover. at 8:30 p.m. The first film will be a team that combines adventure sions and their connection to
The festival kicks off on Friday, followed by an intermission, and and science to address ocean the ocean. One of the highlights,
July 27 with an art exhibit at the then another screening will take plastic pollution. The festival will Surfing to Cope by Katie Walsh,
Rockaway Beach Surf Club (302 place at 9:45 p.m. be exclusively premiering the tells the story of Kauai’s Brianna
Beach 87th Street). Starting at 7 Sunday, July 29 is a day to enjoy Changing Tides Foundation’s Cope, a 23-year-old Hawaiian
p.m., you can see the work of surf the surf and sand, and also show short films Sameseas, Surfing to who attempts to make the world
and lifestyle photographer, Luki it some respect. There will be a Cope, Inspire and Las Shapers tour while coming to terms with
O’Keefe, in her exhibit, Cyan Lull. beach cleanup from 7 a.m. to 8 on the East Coast. This year, sto- a physical challenge that has
The night will also include a meet a.m., followed by a paddle out and ries span the globe and feature shaped her life.
and greet with guest filmmakers group surf session from 8 a.m. to films from the United States, For more information about
and notable surfers. There will be 11 a.m. on Beach 90th Street. France, Australia, Norway, Mex- the festival, head to: womenssurf-
an opening presentation for the The NY Women’s Surf Film ico, Bangladesh, Indonesia and filmfestival.com
THE WIRE SHOP

AUTO AIR CONDITION AND HEAT OUR SPECIALTY
• AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE
• COMPLETE AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE
• SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN
• FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR SHOP
CLEARVIEW AUTO GLASS INC.
Congratulations to • ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS • WINDOW
Ellen Lynch and R yan Ferguson ASE
• REGULATORS • SUN ROOFS • LEAKS
10%
2034 Utica Ave.
on their wedding, July 27 th, 2018 CERTIFIED
DICOUNT
for ROCKAWAY Between Ave L and M
RESIDENTS
The Stores will be closed 7/27/18. TECHS with AD Brooklyn, NY 11234
71-10B Beach Channel Drive 718-474-5692 718 763-1112 • 718 763-1113 • 718 251-8435
HOT & FRESH MAKES US BEST! CALL AHEAD FOR FAST TAKE OUT
HO
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
Elegante AND GET THE PAPER
EVERY THURSDAY IN YOUR INBOX
PIZZERIA RESTAURANT
SPECIAL
THIS Family Dining At Its Finest
WEEK!
Chicken Parmesan Dinner or JUST DROP US A LINE:
Veal Parmesan Dinner
buy one get 50% OFF on the second!
MAIL@ROCKAWAYTIMES.COM
718-634-3914 • 718-634-3225
92-01 Roc
92 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Beach NY 11693
www.elegantepizza.net
·
NEPONSIT
REALTY inc Licensed
Real Estate Broker
P 718.945.2411 Licensed Sales Agents Geri Lipsman
www.neponsitrealty.com
NEW LISTING•LARGE 1 BED COOP NEW TO MARKET APARTMENTS
OCEANFRONT BOARDWALK BUILDING TEMPORARY RENTAL
RP immaculate ocean front Bldg, Galley Kitchen, NEPONSIT BEAUTY
FRPELQDWLRQ'LQQLQJDQGOLYLQJURRPODUJH 1-2 months
EHGURRPZLWKGRXEOHFORVHWVKDUGZRRGÁRRUV 3(5)(&73/$&(72&$//+20(7KLVKRPH
BH, 2 bedrooms,
throughout, laundry facilities, no pets. sits on a property that has been totally
Low maint $521................................ ASKING 249K landscaped to perfection and you are 1 bath w/terrace & parking for 1 car.
VXUURXQGHGE\ORYHO\JDUGHQV)URQWSRUFKWR Oct and Nov ..........$2500 each month
GREAT OCEAN FRONT BUILDING, HQMR\OLYLQJURRPKDVJDVÀUHSODFH)RUPDO
spacious one bedroom, galley kitchen, hardwood GLQLQJURRPVHFRQGOHYHOKDVPDVWHUVXLWH STUDIO
ÁRRUVRYHUORRNV0DQKDWWDQVN\OLQHYHU\ORZ VN\OLJKWVEHGURRPRQÀUVWZLWKDGHQWKDW Coop Rental perfect for 1
maintenance $489.00 ..................................... $205K can be used as a third bedroom. 4 baths, Excellent Credit and proof of income
EHDXWLIXOO\UHQRYDWHGHDWLQNLWFKHQUDGLDQW
NEW TO MARKET heat. Parking and outside studio that has needed to apply. No parking. Pay all
EXCLUSIVE ONE FAMILY 40 X 100 IN
CONTRACT HQGOHVVSRVVLELOLWLHV6HHIRU\RXUVHOI$999K utilities ................................................. $1200
EHGURRPV/5GHQGLQLQJURRP(,.UHQRYDWHG
VOLGLQJGRRUVWREDFNWHUUDFHEDWKVÀQLVKHG ONE BEDROOM
EDVHPHQWIURQWSRUFKSYWGULYHDQGJDUDJH BEACH BLOCK
)DPLO\%HDXW\ IN 120’s Large w/ summer parking.
CALL GERI 917 751 8476..............................$935K &RPSOHWHO\UHQRYDWHG CONTRACT Washer/dryer, lots of storage. No pets.
GREAT BUY! WHY RENT? EHGURRPRYHU)XOOÀQLVKHG
Close to transportation.
NEW EXCLUSIVE COOP basement. ................... 1.275M
Call Susan 347 260 3891......$1600
0LQW2QH%HGURRPQHZO\UHQRYDWHGRSHQNLWFKHQDQGOLYLQJ
URRPKDUGZRRGÁRRUVWKURXJKRXWEULJKWDQGDLU\KLJKFHLOLQJV EXCLUSIVE 120’s MINT. New large living room and
laundry facility and low maintenance $601. Pet friendly bldg. TWO FAMILY
SOLD
Call Susan 347 260 3891...............................$157K EXCEPTIONAL 60 X 100 bedroom, hardwood floors, plenty of
3 bedroom, EIK, hugh den, wrap closets. No pets. Pay elec and cooking
HOUSE RENTALS around porch, in ground heated
gas. Need good credit...................$1700
NEPONSIT swimming pool, rental apt. 1
6WHSVWR2FHDQEHGURRPEDWKIRUPDOOLYLQJURRP EHGURRPWRWDOO\UHQRYDWHG$1.250M 120’s New kitchen and bath, all
KXJH(,./,9(%<7+(%($&+12:3D\XWLLOLWLHV . $4400 utilities included. 1 summer weekend
BELLE HARBOR • BEACH BLOCK MINT COMMERCIAL SPACE
spot ............................................$1700
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, central air, radiant heat, outdoor PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
space and parking for 2. Pay utilities. VTIWODUJHRIÀFHVDQGUHFHSWLRQDUHD TWO BEDROOMS
CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891 .............................$4500 plus handicap accessible bathroom. Utilities 118 Duplex apt. Close to all. No pets.
SUMMER RENTALS LQFOXGHGSDUNLQJDYDLODEOH Summer wknd parking 1 car. includes
BELLE HARBOR Call Susan 347 260 3891 ................. $2500
wifi, cable, elec & heat.
/RYHO\VSDFLRXVODQGVFDSHGJURXQGV[IURQW ROCKAWAY PARK Call Susan 347 260 3891 .....$2000
porch, huge deck, 3 br, 3 baths, huge formal 2500 sq. ft.3URIHVVLRQDO:DONLQRIÀFHVSDFH
All utilities INCLUDED. THREE BEDROOMS
OLYLQJURRPGLQLQJURRPGHQJDUDJHSYWGULYH
120’s New kitchen and bath, Nice
AUGUST 1ST TO LABOR DAY ...........................$5000 CALL SUSAN 347260 3891 .............$3500
SANDS POINT PROFESSIONAL private yard and parking. Pet ok.
BEACH 120’S OFFICE SPACE PERFECT LOCATION Cooking gas & Heat is included.
7/1 to Labor Day weekend. 1 block to the beach. -900 sq ft /$5*(2)),&(6$1' Pay Electric
&RPIRUWDEOHIXUQLVKHGDSWEHGEDWK6XPPHUZNQG 5(&3(7,21$5($3/86+$1',&$3
Available 8/1.
SDUNLQJ,QFOXGHVXWLOLWLHVFDEOHDQGZLÀ %$7+522087,/,7,(6,1&/8'('
Call Susan 347 260 3891..... $2300
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ................................ $7,000 CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891 .............$2500
-1800 sq ft /$5*(2)),&(63$&(87,7,/,(6 90’s 2 bath, No parking, No pets.
BELLE HARBOR
INCLUDED PARKING AVAILABLE Pay utilities.
7ZREHGURRP% %)((/123(76XWLOLWLHVLQFOXGHG
CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891 .............$3500 Call Susan 347 260 3891 .....$2400
Call Susan 347 260 3891 ............................... $4,000
SEEKING ONE AND CALL US WITH YOUR
SEPTEMBER 730•BELLE HARBOR CLOSE TO THE BEACH
TWO FAMILY HOMES APARTMENT LISTINGS,HAVE
2 bedroom w/ terrace & use of yard, parking. Includes
XWLOLWLHVDQGZLÀ .................................................... $2500
QUALIFIED BUYERS WAITING CLIENTS WAITING
·
B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
5 Year Member Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson
Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Ariana David • Colleen Brady • Jenny Dantone
417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

Beach Block - 70’x100’ All Brick Center Hall Absolutely Gorgeous! Turn Key Move Right In Oceanfront - Arverne by the Sea!
Fully 8renovated in Immaculate 6BR, Bright8 and fully Newly 8 renovated Fabulous single
2015 1this Immaculate 1 8 home with
4 0bath 0 1granite kitchen,
renovated home 1 bath home
3BR,0 2.5 family
8
0 1 5BR, 4 home
bath
2 0 has 4BR’s
home 2updated kitchen, 2with 2 in-ground pool,
with 2oceanfront
L D including 2 master L D gleaming HW floors, L D sunken living room, L Dprivate parking, L D with amazing
S O suites, 3 full baths, full S O FLR, FDR, home S O 4BR, 2.5 baths and in- S O finished basement S O ocean views.
finished basement. office and so much ground heated pool. and much more. Present all Offers!
$2,480,000 more. $1,550,000 $1,289,000 $1,200,000 $1,149,000
BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE BY THE SEA BRAND NEW TO MARKET
Center Hall Colonial 50’x100’ 3rd Home from the Beach! Beach Block Absolutely Stunning! 2 Family Oceanfront!
Built in8 1991, this All brick Mother/ Turn 8 key home Incomparable 2 Stunning location!
1 has 4BR’s, 3.5 1 8 with open 01
featuring 3BR, 2 family1 8home with Don’t1 8miss this rare
2 0 decked yard 2 0 plan, cathedral 2 0 3.5 baths. 2 0 5BRs, 4 baths,
home Daughter
baths, floor 2baths, hardwood 5BR’s find,
D
L with pool, full finsihed L D ceilings, HW floors, D
L floors, high ceilings L DFabulous location just L D private driveway, large
S O bsmt and private drive S O central air and ocean S O and a maintenance S O steps to the water S O backyard and large
and detached garage. views. Move in Ready free backyard. and has ocean views. private oceanfront
$1,100,000 $1,150,000 $995,000 $999,000 terrace. $969,000
UPPER BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE BY THE SEA

Beach Block - Motivated Seller!
8 a little TLC
WIth just
The Rockaway Properties Team Legal 2 Family
8 ocean views!
Fabulous
L
you0 1
2 canhomecreate your
D on one of theandbest
dream be would like to thank all of our clients for hiring 0 1 sun filled
2Beautiful
home with 3 lg BR’s,
L D den, rooftop terrace,
S O beach blocks in all of
Rockaway! Private
us to sell your treasured homes. S O full ocean and bay
views. Two BR rental.
Parking. $999,000 $925,000
BELLE HARBOR
Legal 2 Family We appreciate your business and we are grateful BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE
Neponsit - Fully Renovated!
All brick,8 3 BR, 2 bath
20
home 1with a long private
driveway, detached
for the confidence you have placed in us. Turn Key
2open
8 Home! 2,000
sq0ft1of living space,
layout, 3BR’s,
D
L garage and a huge L D 2.5 bath and pvt.
S O basement with private S O
THANK YOU!!!
parking. All this for
entrance. Won’t last! well under a million
$899,000 Dollars! $889,000
BEACH BLOCK BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY BEACH BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE BRAND NEW TO MARKET
Rockaway Park Legal 2 Family Legal 3 Family Belle Harbor - Turn Key Arverne By The Sea
Legal 28 family on a Newly8 renovated 8 legal three Beautiful
8 Legal 2,
1 8 floor plan.
Beautiful Classic 3BR, 1.5 bath
1 with a huge 1granite kitchen,
3BR’s 0 1 on a beach 0 12 bath, upgraded
3BR,
2 0 porch, 2 BR with 20
60x100 family with0open
front SS appliances, 2Block! HW floors, two 2
Features updated 2kitchen, ample closet
L D walk up attic over a L D partially fin bsmt L D 3 BR rentals and one L Dbaths, eat in kitchen, L D space, paved yard and
S O 2BR with accesss to S O and a long private S O 1BR rental with private S O full finished basement, S O garage. Bright and
a huge basement. drive. 2 BR rental. parking. attic space and private spacious 1 BR rental.
$849,000 $799,000 $745,000 parking pad. $729,000 $725,000
ROCKAWAY PARK BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH

Legal 2 Family Beach Block Condo Investor Alert! Income Producing Belle Shores Condominium Rare Opportunity
8 and large
front porch Better 8than new 2 BR Consists8 of machine S p e c8t a c u l a r 5 BR, 82 bath home.
0 1deck with bay
upper
2
1 on a desirable
2 0 block! HW floors,
duplex 0 1renting to auto
shop
2repair.
1
OCEANFRONT 2 BR, 2
2 0condo with over
1
Buildable R4-1
2lot0 including new
views. HW floors beach Second Building bath
L D throughout, 2BR’S on D
L private parking, washer D
L Is a brick/stucco L D 1,200 sq ft. of living L D burner, W/D, electric
S O the first floor and a fin S O and dryer, private S O single story. Investor. S O space, HW foors, S O windows and
bsmt with bath. 1BR terrace. Potential For 10% ROI. private parking and ductless AC units.
rental. $714,000 $599,000 $599,000 storage. $599,000 $574,000
BRAND NEW TO MARKET ARVERNE NEW TO MARKET ARVERNE ROCKAWAY BEACH

Arverne - Two Family! Two Family Home - Turn Key Rockaway Beach Condo Legal 2 Family Beach Block!
Owners8unit features Spacious 5BR, 2 bath Spacious 2BR, 2 bath Spacious83BR, 1 bath This 8adorable 2BR
1 concept with
an 0open home
0 1 8with upgraded 0 1 8 unit, open 1with a spacious 01
bungalow was
2 0 and private
corner rental
2 loft, spacious
large open 2
windows. Updated 2floor plan, terrace backyard 2renovated from top
D
L kitchen and 3BR’s with a L D kitchen, updated L D with ocean views, D
L driveway. Second D
L to bottom. Super
S O 2 BR 1 bath rental. Large S O baths and beautiful S O laundry in unit and S O floor offers a bright S O low taxes, a cellar for
backyard and private white washed floors. private parking. 3 bedroom 1 bath. storage, large front and
pakring. $499,000 $499,000 $489,000 $475,000 rear yard. $459,000
BROAD CHANNEL BRAND NEW TO MARKET ROCKAWAY PARK BELLE HARBOR BROAD CHANNEL
Quaint Little Fishing Village Bayswater - Renovated! The Ocean Grande Close to All Co-op Reduced for an Immediate Sale
8 bungalow
Renovated
1 8 bath
3BR, 1.5 home Live in8the only luxury 8 to buy
Opportunity
1 8on a 2BR/1BA
All new
0 1canal access. This
with
2 is2 0spacious, clean and 0 1 building in
2waterfront this
2 0 1spacious 2BR 2Bay0 canal.
home Jamaica
3BR, 2.5 bath home move in ready. HW the Rockaways. Spacious 1 bath apartment NEW Roof,
O L D features brand new O L D floors throughout, SS O L D 2BR 2 bath fitted with O L Dthat comes with an D
L plumbing, electric,
S everything! Master suite, S appliances, plus new S granite counters, SS S indoor parking spot S O HW floors, deck,
skylights, 2 tier huge roof, siding, windows and appliances and wood and large private bulkhead, bathroom
back deck. $429,000 mechanicals. $459,000 floors. $415,000 patio. $349,000 & kitchen. $349,000

B R O O K LY N M E M B E R
Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson

Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara FergusontNia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Ariana DavidtColleen Brady tJenny Dantone
417 Beach 129th St t (718) 634-3134 tMon-Sat 10am-6pm
The Rockaprop Team
OPEN HOUSE - FIRST SHOWING! OPEN HOUSE  FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS!

100-12 Shore Front Pkwy (C), Thursday, 7/26, 6:30-8pm 6903 Catamaran Way, Sunday, 7/29, 11:30-1:00pm
FABULOUS OCEANFRONT WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS! LARGE LEGAL 2 FAMILY IN PRIME LOCATION!
With over 1,700 sq ft. of sumptuous living space, this bright and airy 3BR, 2.5 bath
condominium offers a pair of sliding glass doors leading to a spectacular oceanfront Fab location with stunning panormaic ocean views. Transform this 5BR, 4.5 bath
balcony, Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, master suite with private home into your own beach paradise and use the hefty rental income to help pay
balcony, fireplace, storage room and private parking. for it! With almost 3000 sq.ft of living space, an amazing roof top terrace, private
$845,000 back yard this home is the investment you have been looking for. $1,100,000
OPEN HOUSE  PRESENT ALL OFFERS! NEPONSIT

Selling Fully Furnished
NEPONSIT
Beach Block 60’x100’
411 Beach 139 Street, Sunday, 7/29, 1:30-3PM
th
The most desirable An entertainer’s
beach block, consisting dream! Oceanview
of just 12 homes. terrace, FLR, replace,
Mediterranean 5 BR den, FDR, granite EIK
home exudes classic with sliders, large back
beauty! Parking for 7. patio and an in-ground
$3,250,000 pool. $2,199,000
BELLE HARBOR NEW TO MARKET

Supreme Legal 3 Mixed Use - Rockaway Beach
ABSOLUTELY A MUST SEE. PRESENT ALL OFFERS! Over 4,000 sq. ft. of Zoned residential with
Fabulous wide open floor plan with 4BR, 2.5 baths, stone fireplace, living space, 6BR’s, 4.5 a commercial overlay
baths, full n. bsmt. plus (R5B, R5A, C1-C3).Great
spacious dining area and kitchen. Features include HW floors, a huge center a gorgeous yard with for those who seek to
kitchen island, granite counters and master en suite. Private drive. deck, ber glass pool open a restaurant or
and loads of parking. any business you crave.
$1,199,000 $1,499,000 $950,000
NEW TO MARKET ROCKAWAY PARK ARVERNE ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY PARK
Rockaway Beack Condo Oceanfront Building! Being Sold As Is Beautifully Updated Oceanfront Building!
1 8 elevator 1 8 to enjoy from

Legal 81 family, large 8 end unit 1 8best buildings
Mint 1BR, 1 bath, Beautiful ocean views Large 1BR Ocean-view 1 BR in one
1 lot with with0 1Murphy bed
2 0 HW oors,
are0yours
2lo0ads of potential. 2on0 the Rockaway
oceanfront 40’x100’ of the
building, 2 fully updated and
this be2hind bookcases.
L D high ceilings, W/D in L D spacious 1BR beach D
L Cash buyers only. L DFireplace, Viking L D Boardwalk. HW floors,
S O unit, Quartz counters S O apt in one of the best SO $359,990 S O appliances, shaker S O wood plantation blinds
and plenty of natural buildings in Rockaway! doors and ledge stone and 5 large closets.
light. $330,000 $299,900 walls. $275,000 $289,000
ROCKAWAY BEACH ROCKAWAY BEACH ROCKAWAY PARK NEPONSIT NEPONSIT

Brand New To Market Oceanfront Building Spacious 1BR Co-op Brand New to Market T Turn Key - 45’ x 100’ T
ACspacious ACbaths, HW
1 8with parking
Move 8right into this
1 8 of closets this
Spacious 1 bedroom HW floors throughout Bright Rand 3BR’s, R3.5
0 1studio with tons T T
2 0sunlight all day 0
condo cozy and plenly multi level 4 bedroom floors,
N terrace,suite
master with
2 balcony. Won’t
and of 2unit has an additional O N has so much
Chome COprivate fireplace,
L D last, call today! D
L long. Enjoy the brand L D room which can be used
E R back patio with E R air, large basement,
potential. Front and granite kitchen, central
S O S O new boardwalk and S O
$219,000 as a den, study, hobby D D
views. $159,000 room or even a 2ND BR.
$199,000 UN attached
$1,200,000
garage. UN paved and decked yard.
$1,200,000
ARVERNE BY THE SEA BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR ROCKAWAY PARK BELLE HARBOR
Legal 2 Family C T One of a Kind Condo T
C Legal 2, Mint!
CT Legal 2 Family! C T Present All O ers! T
C
A3 full baths BrandR A 40x100R A property, Just twoR A UniqueR A all brick
T R a master
3BR and new short blocks
N
including N T
construction, fabulous N T garage, long
detached N
from Tthe boardwalk N T
Mother/Daughter
CObedroom suite, COduplex with open COprivate driveway, paved O beach. 3 BR, 2
Cand COwith lots of character
E R spacious den, rooftop E R layout, 3 BR”s, 2.5 E R parking pad and private E R bath, over 2BR, 2 bath, E R and loads of potential.
D terrace, private garage D baths, front and back D back terrace. 4 BR’s, 3 full D over a bonus 1 bedrom D HW oors, 9’ ceilings,
UN and private driveway. UN balcony with ocean UN baths plus a full finished UN apartment. Private UN and a 1 car garage.
$979,000 views. $999,000 basement. $899,000 parking! $699,000 $699,000
·
917-742-7779
Thinking of Selling, Buying or Renting?

Give us a call! We are here to help with
all your Real Estate needs.
Lorraine Tom Kiyan Hagan
NEW EXCLUSIVE
Spacious One bedroom,
UPPER BELLE HARBOR
oceanfront apt. Beautiful ocean High ranch styled home. Could be mother/ daughter.
views from every room. Three bedrooms three full bath eat in kitchen living room
Raised formal dining area, large
living room and bedroom, full bath, dining room with additional large living space on main level
plenty of closets. Maint. $701.00 40x100 property lot Pvt drive/ spacious backyard
/&8-*45*/(r#&--&)"3#03#&"65:rTU4)08*/( NEW EXCLUSIVE

0DFBO1SPNFOBEF
Side hall colonial, Move in condition, three bedroom, two full baths, one half bath, )".150/)064&BQU)
Spacious One bedroom ocean front with
new custom kitchen, formal living and dining room, finished basement ,front porch, balcony and views views views galore!
beautifully landscaped secluded back yard with pool great for outside entertaining Large living room, dinette, one full bath,
lots of closets. Low maintenance.
Asking $870K
Asking $343,000
APARTMENTS FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT
BELLE HARBOR 30$,"8":1"3, BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR BELLE HARBOR 30$,"8":1"3, HEART OF BELLE HARBOR
B. 124th St.
one bedroom apt, Beach Block, 1 bedroom, washer Beach Block 128thSt. 2 bedroom, 3 bedrooms, PHOTO Newly renovated open floor plan, second
block from ocean. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
includes everything. 2 bedrooms, & dryer, lower floor, 3 bedrooms, top floor, 2 baths, all new
One car parking in the washer/dryer in apt. all new. 2 baths, 1 car parking. all new Pay all utilities.. 4): full basement w/ pvt driveway. Avail. Aug 1
summer. Central air. $1700 Call for details. $2500 $1650 $2300 Asking $3100
$1700
COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE

MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
* Beautifully appointed suite 2500+ sf - owner to
assist upgrade to 1st class
* Parking included
* Prime location in Rockaway Park
* Train, Ferry and Bus - all nearby
* Other smaller professional offices also available
* Podiatrist, Ophthalmologist, Ob/Gyn, ENT doctor
needed in the area
Call (917) 710-6298 for appointment
·
(;&/86,9(
%HG%DWKGXSOH[ZSULYDWHGULYHZD\EDFN
\DUGVSDFH ZDVKHUG\HULQXQLW
-XVW$UULYHG5DUH)LQG%HOOH+DUERU%HDXW\+XJH)DPLO\6LWWLQJRQ[ %HG%DWKGXSOH[ZLWKSDUNLQJ
JDUDJHZLWKODXQGU\LQXQLW
&RPHDQG(QMR\WKH6SOHQGRURI%UHDWKWDNLQJ:DWHU9LHZV)URP<RXU7RWDOO\
5HGRQH+RPH2ZQHUV%HGURRP%DWK3OXV)LQLVKHG5HF5RRPRU3RVVLEOH
WK%HGURRP2SWLRQ&DWKHGUDO/LYLQJ5RRP2SHQ'LQLQJ5RRP1HZ&XVWRP
(,..LWFKHQZ4XDUW]&RXQWHU7RSV1HZ$SSOLDQFHV5HFHVVHG/LJKWLQJ1HZ %HG%DWKGXSOH[ZRFHDQYLHZV
$QGHUVRQ:LQGRZV+DUGZRRG)ORRULQJ&HUDPLF7LOHV7KURXJKRXW6SDFLRXV
%ULJKWDQG$LU\%HGURRP:DON,Q$SW(,.&HUDPLF7LOH)ORRULQJDQG)XOO%DWK %HG%DWKZSHUPLWSDUNLQJZDVKHUGU\HU
7KLV+RPH+DVD1HZ5RRI3ULYDWH*DUDJHDQGD'RXEOH3ULYDWH'ULYHZD\
:DONWR%HDFK%RDUGZDON6KRSSLQJDQG6FKRROV%LNH5LGHRU&DWFKD6KXWWOH
WR5RFNDZD\/DQGLQJ)HUU\6HUYLFH$7UXO\0XVW6HH:LOO1RW/DVW
%\$SSRLQWPHQW2QO\$VNLQJSULFHLV0
%DUEDUD+RUDQ

2I¿FH
)LQ
)RUDQ([FOXVLYH$SSRLQWPHQW
Ask the
DOC By Peter Galvin, MD
Sounds Like Tinnitus
concentration, emotions, ed neurologic abnormalities centuries to treat tinnitus.
and social interactions. The or one-sided hearing loss. The use of sound is based on
Tinnitus is the perception loudness, severity, and effect Because tinnitus may the concept that hearing loss
of sound that has no exter- of tinnitus can change over change over time, treatment causes homeostatic compen-
nal source. The sensation is time. It can progress in se- is often problematic. In addi- satory changes in the brain
commonly described as ring- verity in some persons, while tion, studies have shown that (known as central auditory
ing in the ears, but the sound it can lessen or disappear in the majority of people with gain) to maintain proper ear
can be perceived to be inside others. Tinnitus is almost al- tinnitus are minimally both- neurologic function. In other
or outside the head or in one ways associated with hearing ered by it. Many people who words, in response to hearing
or both ears. The sound qual- loss, especially high-frequen- seek help with tinnitus do loss, the brain basically turns
ity is commonly described cy hearing loss. That is why au- so out of concern that it is a up the volume. Using sound
as humming, tonal ringing, diologic (hearing) testing is an symptom of a possible worse treatment allows the brain to
hissing, static, roaring, or a important component in the disease such as progressive turn the volume back down.
cicada-like clicking. Objec- evaluation of persistent tin- hearing loss and deafness. In addition, psychological in-
tive tinnitus, which is a sound nitus. In evaluating tinnitus, A wide range of drug classes tervention has been success-
generated within the body by it is important to look for ear have been tested in the treat- ful in decreasing the negative
blood flow, muscle contrac- pain or drainage as that may ment of tinnitus with limited effect of tinnitus on a patient’s
tions, or cochlear emissions indicate an infectious source. success. These medications life and well-being.
that can be detected and Someone with a history of tin- include antidepressants, an- If you or someone you know
measured by an external ob- nitus with vertigo and/or im- ti-anxiety medications, an- suffers from tinnitus, it is im-
server, is very rare. The much balance may have Meniere’s ti-seizure medications, and portant to be medically eval-
more common variant is sub- disease, an acoustic neuro- anesthetics, as well as herb- uated, but also to remember
jective tinnitus. ma (growth on the acoustic al extracts, dietary supple- that tinnitus rarely remains
Tinnitus occurs in up to nerve), or migraine-associ- ments, and vitamins. One of the same over time and that
one fourth of adults, but is ated tinnitus. Brain imaging the mainstays of treatment there is a good chance that it
severely bothersome in less (MRI or CT scan) is usually not that has had better success is may lessen by itself.
than 10 percent of those per- indicated unless the patient acoustic stimulation. Sound, Questions and comments
sons. When severe, tinnitus has tinnitus in only one ear, in a variety of forms and in- may be sent to editor@rocka-
can negatively affect sleep, pulsatile tinnitus, or one-sid- tensities, has been used for waytimes.com.
·
ently. Working toward living choices to make every day.

in the now. Waking up every Do I slow down and say no,
day and saying, “This is going I can’t take that job or must
to be the best day of my life.” I say yes to every request.
Imagine having this mantra What is important to you in
in your head each morning as your life? Family, friends, job,
you wake up, step out of bed etc? We have to choose wise-
or, perhaps, stay in bed, but ly how to spend our time and
having the thought that today with whom. Self-care is a nec-
you will do your best to make essary tool to help you feel
it the greatest day. We have healthy and happy. Learning
one life. Live well, no regrets. to slow down may help you
There are times we struggle find more time for yourself
Live For Now with our responsibilities and

all the many tasks that must
be completed by the end, of
the day, but in the end it all
and others.
A life well-spent is living
moment to moment and
trying to enjoy each one
The best time of my life is ate family. My mom and dad gets done in good time. Learn without judging or trying
NOW. This message is from a were crushed. My brothers to let go of the angst and be to change something we
meditation I once listened to and sisters could not even still. You will find such heal- cannot change. I am in awe
by Deepak Chopra. It made a believe this would ever hap- ing living in the moment. Be when I wake in the morn-
big impact in my life, inspir- pen in our close-knit family. ok with the highs and lows ing and thank God for this
ing me to live each day fully, But it did and we have since of life. Acceptance is really day, moment, and life. How
no matter what was going on learned so much from our hard for most of us. We think lucky are we? We are liv-
in my world. But the truth is, loss. For one thing, we have life should be different but, ing well today. Tomorrow,
I learned a valuable lesson at only today. Nothing is guar- in fact, life can be really hard everything can change but
a young age when my baby anteed and you must live at times. “Do I contradict rest easy we are having the
brother, John, died at age 22. your life as if this is your last myself; I am large, I contain best time of our lives. May
Our world changed drasti- day on earth. multitudes,” Walt Whitman you wake up with a smile,
cally from a perfectly happy Making every moment mat- said. may you know love in your
family, to one with a dev- ter became my mantra. There How many times do we say, life, may you be free of suf-
astating loss. Never had we was no time to look back and “I am so busy.” Time man- fering and be at ease in your
had such loss in our immedi- wish I had done things differ- agement is a skill. We have life.
·
Dragonflies, Cicadas
and Monarchs
seventeen years to find their Monarch feed. Even though they year, set aside a space for some
By Lou Pastina way above ground, and are so seem to float along, they need Milkweed. And if you see those
happy they made it that they food to travel the long distanc- dive-bombing dragonflies,
Yes, it’s summertime in Rock- truly make a racket about it. es they travel. Perhaps the lack don’t worry, they are eating
away and the insects have ar- The sounds they make are ac- of Monarchs traveling north or the hell out of the mosquitos.
rived. Or haven’t you noticed tually described as singing, south from our country through And when you see that Praying
the swarms of dragonflies all and no they don’t sing with the Mexico and South America has Mantis just sitting there look-
over? My backyard resembles Grayriders, so let’s get that out something to do with our immi- ing like he isn’t doing anything,
a World War I dogfight with of the way right up front. They gration policy. I, for one, am in you should know that he has
mid-air battles occurring over are the loudest of all insects favor of allowing Monarchs free his eye on that squawking cica-
Hydrangea. These fierce-look- though and they sing the most entry. Not Kings or Queens, I da with the big eyes.
ing flying battleships appear when it’s the hottest. It’s some- mean the butterflies. Six years after Sandy and I am
terrifying and they are very ter- times hard to figure out where You know June came and reminded of Jeff Goldblum’s
ritorial, but they are not harm- they are when they are singing. went and I did not see one June prophetic statement in the first
ful to humans. Unlike bees and They are like the insect world's bug, or Lightening bug. It was Jurassic Park, “life finds a way.”
wasps, they don’t sting or bite, ventriloquists! But that comes so much fun to catch them and And life, at least insect life, has
and in fact are actually help- in handy because Praying Man- put them in a bottle when we certainly found its way back to
ing by feasting on mosquitos. tis, birds and bats, to name a few, were kids. Where have they all Rockaway! What follows? Cer-
But they are wild-looking. Es- hunt them. I don’t think dragon- gone? Maybe they have been in tainly dolphins and whales
pecially on the boardwalk by flies like their taste though. In communication with the Mon- have emerged in Rockaway,
the concession stands where some countries, people eat them. archs and are boycotting us? big time. Could you imagine if
they seem to hang out, just like I hope that restaurant never I hope not. I know that Milk- there were other types of wild-
everyone else. Maybe they dig comes to Rockaway! weed sounds like a weed, but life here like deer and bears?
the scene too? I have seen only one Monarch they do have flowers and they It could help keep the crowds
I heard my first cicada today, this year, and that’s a shame. do attract butterflies, espe- down during the summer. Just
signaling that August is not far Apparently there is a lack of cially Monarchs. So if you are something to think about, just
away. These weird beings take Milkweed plants on which the planning your garden for next saying.
One On One
Physical Therapy
®
and Sports Rehabilitation

Call now
for your appointment :HDUHH[SDQGLQJRXU5RFNDZD\KRXUV
Walk ins Welcomed
718-474-2224
www.OneOnOne-PT.com
231 Beach 116th Street | Rockaway Park, NY 11694
·
Change Of Pace
fireplace replete with a bear- cleaned and set our table and and then enjoy a leisurely
skin rug, which I absolutely as we settled into our seats, ferry ride back to Rockaway."
loved, but unfortunately the a waitress appeared with a Grace looked at me as if I had
management of Cracker Bar- great big smile along with our two heads. "You hate Man-
rel has a policy prohibiting menus and we were on our hattan and you constantly re-
customers from taking naked way to an extremely enjoyable fuse to go into the city for an-
selfies on their bearskin rug. breakfast. As we were eating, ything with me and now you
Suffice it to say, I am not al- the chef also stopped by our want to take the ferry over to
lowed to frequent Cracker table to say hello and inquire Wall Street?" I told Grace that
Barrel anymore. if all was well—it was. I know she has been wanting
That being said, this past Breakfast was great, ser- to ride the Rockaway ferry for
Sunday my beloved Grace vice was terrific and the bill, some time now and that if it
(aka: "she who must be more than reasonable. As we makes her happy, yes, I was
obeyed") and I enjoyed a late were leaving, I told Grace that willing to accompany her to
breakfast at the Belle Harbor I had thoroughly enjoyed our Manhattan. Grace was so gid-
Steak House on Beach 116th breakfast experience and we dy with anticipation that she
Street. The staff was very ac- should do it again soon. With- sprung for the $11 it cost for
commodating and friendly out missing a beat, "she who the round-trip ducats. (Yeah,
and the food—terrific. We must be obeyed" replied that I know, I'm a cheap date but
I am not a big fan of din- knew this restaurant was fir- since the restaurant did not hey, I paid for breakfast!)
ing out but when I do de- ing on all cylinders as the sec- have a bearskin rug, the odds The day was overcast with
cide to visit a food establish- ond we walked through the were pretty much in my favor intermittent showers, but af-
ment, I want to be treated door, the host greeted us with that they would allow me to ter we boarded we still went
like a human being and not a sincere smile and friend- return. to the open upper deck where
like a number. The Cracker ly, welcoming banter making It was still early in the after- we found two seats facing
Barrel Restaurant chain had the two of us feel as if we were noon and as we moseyed on starboard or the Brooklyn side
this customer relations thing regular and valued patrons - down Beach Channel Drive of our journey over to Pier
down to a science and I used you know, human! I remarked to my beloved, 11. The rain held off and the
to frequent these restaurants Prior to our seating (we opt- "Why don't we jump on the 45-minute journey through
a lot in years gone by. Every ed for a booth) the bus staff ferry and take a ride to Man-
Cracker Barrel also had a big had meticulously cleared, hattan? We can grab a drink Continued on page 29
BAYVIEW URGENT CARE CENTER

Walk-Ins Are Welcome - No Appointments Necessary!
• EKG • Lab Work • Pulmonary Function Testing
• Asthma Attacks • Ear Infections
• Fractures • Minor Lacerations • Stitches
• Vaccinations • Physicals • DOT Exams • X-Ray
• Ultra-Sounds Available And More
Doctors
Sadhana Gupta, MD
Zoya Koroleva, DO
Stanislav Kaminyar, DO
Alla Buzinover, DO
Proudly Serving the Rockaway Community for Over 5 Years

Monday – Friday 9 am – 8 pm
OPEN 7 Days: Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 6 pm
Most Insurance Plans Accepted – Parking Available
WE SPEAK ENGLISH, RUSSIAN
115-06 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 101, Rockaway Park, NY - 718-474-7744
·
BETWEEN THE
BRIDGES
me and a bottled water for my
beloved and then proceeded Facts You Probably
Continued from Page 28
Don’t Need
to Gate A for our return trip
Jamaica Bay, under the Ma- to Rockaway. We were lucky
rine Parkway Bridge, out the enough to grab the same two
Scar tissue doesn't have mel- as security guards ahead of
Rockaway Inlet into the Lower seats on the return trip, which
anin, so that's why it can't tan President Eisenhower's pro-
Bay and then under the Ver- afforded us a view of the sights the way the rest of your skin posed visit in 1960.
razano Bridge, through the we missed on the way in. As does. It sunburns very easily
Narrows into the Upper Bay to far as I was concerned, it was too. For over six centuries, the list
Wall Street was, for lack of a a lovely day spent together but of the wealthiest families in
better word, delightful. I do appreciate the fact that Newsweek published an ar- Florence, Italy has remained
After disembarking at the "she who must be obeyed" is ticle in 1995 condemning the unchanged.
Pier 11 ferry landing, Grace also possessed with a sense of Internet, calling visions of its
asked if I wanted to walk up humor. Her only remark to me future "baloney." It predicted In Finland, it's a long-standing
to the Seaport District for a on the return trip was "There that "no online database will tradition that PhD graduates
drink. Now, this is where I is something seriously wrong replace your daily newspa- get a top hat and a sword with
knew things would get dicey. with you!" per, no CD-ROM can take the their diploma.
place of a competent teacher
I said absolutely not, as I had
and no computer network will
no intention of visiting Man- Broad Channel, why would In 2005 the word 'mate' was
change the way government
hattan and suggested we grab anyone want to live anywhere banned in the Australian Fed-
works."
our drinks from the Ferry else? eral Parliament...it lasted a
Cafe on the landing instead. Brazil has more Lebanese whole 24 hours.
Shooting me a look that would people than Lebanon.
straighten out your curly fries, When pets lay on their stom-
Grace stated, "But you are in Scientists discovered an ant achs with their legs sprawled
species in New York City that out it's called a 'sploot'.
Manhattan!"
I calmly walked over the Editor@RockawayTimes.com doesn't exist anywhere else on
Earth. Nicknamed the "Man- In the movie, The Big Leb-
edge of the landing and, look- owski, the Dude says "man"
ing down, pointed out that we hattAnt," They can be found
between 63rd and 76th Streets. 147 times - nearly one and a
were actually above the water half times a minute.
of New York Harbor and not The Japanese government
on Manhattan Island proper. called on Yakuza Bosses to Facts from Sean McVeigh, fac-
I sprang for a Diet Pepsi for lend thousands of their men tologist.
BREEZY POINT DERMATOLOGY

Daniel S BOARD CERTIFIED • Skin Cancer And Mole Exams • Skin Cancer Removal
Mirkin OD OPTOMETRIST • Sun Damage Removal • Mole Removal • MOHS Surgery

• Acne And Acne Scarring • Eczema
Mirkin • Great selection of quality frames

and lenses at reasonable prices
• Psoriasis • Hair Loss
• Botox, Chemical Peels, Facial Fillers For Rejuvenation
Vision • Contact Lens evaluation
and specialty fitting available
• Leg Vein Treatments
Most Insurances Accepted
• Most Health and Vision Plans accepted 204-08 Rockaway Point Blvd
Breezy Point, NY 11697
1. Quality Service – We don't
Phone: 646-421-6064
believe that “one size fits all.”
2. We are Local - We are not Fax: 646-843-4701
some big national company who
Dr. Dacko Dr. Vine Salvatore Lipuma PA-C www.breezypointdermatology.com
treats you as a number.
MOHS Surgeon Dermatologist Physician Assistant Email: info@flatirondermatology.com
3. We Stand Behind Our
Products – Our Frames come
with a One Year Warranty. Our
primary concern is to make you
happy.
4. Prescription Guarantee -
Our Doctor is available to review
your prescription and recheck
your vision at no charge if you
have adaptation difficulties. We
We are now happy to accept FDNY and want you to love your glasses! 7+5'+2:$5'%($&+1<
1199 as well as other GVS unions 5. Uncompromising
Standards - each pair of our
lenses are custom manufactured
for you.
Did you know that you can use your flexible
spending accounts and health savings accounts
pretax dollars to pay for exams, glasses and contact lenses?
253 Beach 116th Street Rockaway Park, NY 11694

718-634-0005
www.mirkinvision.com
·
Those with handicaps surf with ROCK OUT FOR AUTISM Mon.,Wed.,Fri., Sun., 8 a.m.
adaptive equipment. See LifeRoll- AWARENESS CONCERT YOGA ON THE BEACH
sOn.org for info. Beach 106th Concession Beach 105th Street
July, 27, 28, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. Raise awareness for autism with live
July 29, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. Join Kevin Campbell for beach yoga.
Saturday, July 28, 1 p.m. music, raffles, giveaways and more.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL TWO BRIDGES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Post Theatre, Fort Tilden A/B Studios Sunday, July 29, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
See the RTC’s latest musical perfor- 111-22 Rockaway Beach Blvd OUTDOOR MOVIE: THE LITTLE SUNSET YOGA BY THE BEACH
mance. For tickets, head to www. All-day music fest featuring Rattrap MERMAID Beach 102nd Street
rockawaytheatrecompany.org or call Bumpkin, The Skells, Blame Mercury Beach 94th Performance Space
718-374-6400. Bring a mat or towel and join Helen
and more. Bring a chair or towel and enjoy this Kilgallen for this free yoga class.
family-friendly classic.
Friday, July 27, 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 6 p.m. to
DAWN’S FUN RUN 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
BCAC Memorial Field ROCKAWAY BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL 8:15 p.m. COSMIC SALT AT WHIT’S END
125 Cross Bay Blvd. Beach 97th Concession BEACH FLIX: CADDYSHACK 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd
3-Mile Walk / Run in Memory of Live jazz by Paul Nowinski duo, Lamy Beach 125TH STREET Live music every Wednesday.
Dawn McIntyre. Registration opens Istrefi JNR Trio and International Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy
at 5pm. Orange. this comedy under the stars from the
$30 entry fee for runners and walk- Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.
RCA.
ers. Includes race, after-party and tee Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. FREE BEACH MEDITATION
shirt. $20 for children under 13. OUTDOOR MOVIE: STAR Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10 Beach 67th Street
WARS-THE LAST JEDI a.m. to 4 p.m. Free meditation by the sea, led by a
Friday, July 27, Beach 17th Boardwalk SUMMER FUN AT ROCKAWAY Buddhist monk. Donations wel-
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring a chair or towel and enjoy Star BEACH come.
NOAH’S ARK FUNDRAISER BINGO Wars under the stars. Beach 98th Street
Knights of Columbus Lawn games, kids play area, activity
333 Beach 90th Street Thursdays, 7:30 p.m
Sunday, July 29, and reading areas and more
Raise money for Noah’s Ark Animal 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ZUMBA UNDER THE STARS
Rescue with bingo! $30 includes ROCKAWAY SANDCASTLE Saturdays, 8:15 a.m. Beach 108th Hockey Rink
coffee/tea and desserts, plus bingo! CONTEST YOGA ON THE BEACH Join for a free workout with Zumba
Raffles, 50/50 and more. Contact Beach 117th Street Beach 108th Street queen Lisa G.
Denise for tickets at NoahsArkNY@ Bring your sand tools and make a Join for this free yoga class led by
gmail.com or 917-536-3063. creation for a chance to win a prize. Helen Kilgallen. Fridays, 7 p.m.
Giveaways for participants. Registra- BEACH CAMPFIRE NIGHT
tion starts at 11 a.m. on the board- Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, walk. Contest starts at noon and ends FREE ZUMBA Riis Park Beach Bazaar
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2 p.m. Beach 17th Boardwalk Head to Riis for a beach campfire
LIFE ROLLS ON SURF EVENT Free zumba fit camp with Maxie. and sing-a-long. Bring your own
Beach 67th Street Sunday, July 29, 6 p.m. Bring a mat or towel and dumbells. s’mores!
The Rockaway Theatre Company

In Partnership with
N.P.S. Gateway National Recreation Area

QUIGLEY INSURANCE
Proudly Presents The family owned and operated insurance agency has been providing flood, auto, home, condo,
The Final 2 weekends of our sell-out rental, commercial business, motorcycle, boat and more not only to Rockaway Peninsula but
Mega-Musical Production of : NYC, Nassau and Suffolk since 1994 – and you can be our next satisfied customer.
Top Companies Protection Your Valuable Assests Are Chubb,
The Hartford, GMAC and Travelers.
If you are in need of insurance, you can count on Quigley Insurance.
Competitive pricing for comprehensive
coverage and quality service.
9;
Call for details
718-474-1915
email: mquig44441@aol.com
Joseph F. Keenan
by Patricia Resnick and Dolly Parton
Directors- Susan Warren Corning + Catherine Leib Attorney At Law
Musical Director-Paolo C. Perez Choreographer-Nicola De Pierro Nellen
FINAL Performance Dates:
July 27th, 28th -August 3rd and 4th @ 8PM 114-04 Beach Channel Drive Suite 9
Matinees: 29th & August 5th @2PM Rockaway Park, New York 11694
Ticket prices: Adults-$25.00 /Seniors & Children-$20.00
Tickets may be purchased at www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
Post Theater, Bldg T4, Ft. Tilden, Breezy Pt, NY-Free Parking Available-
Phone: (718) 747 8850
9;
*Note: 48hrs. prior to performance, online tickets will say: ”No more tickets available”
However, seats will still be available at box office. jfkeenan@joekeenanlaw.com
This program is supported, in part, by discretionary funds from the office of Councilman Eric Ulrich

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BLINDS ATTORNEY PAINTING
Sal’s PAINTING
BLINDS Victor Re (718) 634-2158
/LFHQVHG ,QVXUHG
Free Estimates
Shades Attorney At Law WILLIAM J. LACHNER
(OHFWULFDO&RQWUDFWRU
Professional Painter
Shutters Accidents • Criminal • DWI’s QUALITY SERVICE ON:
Custom Window Coverings • Interior/Exterior Painting • Faux Finishes IRUDOO\RXUHOHFWULFDO
Also Other Matters • Wallpapering/Removal • Sheetrock
At Affordable Prices • Taping • Staining/Poly
• Decks-Power Wash & Stain
QHHGV
Free Consultation & Installations
Ć2ZQHU2SHU
718-474-1111 Gutter Cleaning • Window Cleaning
REFERENCES AVAILABLE
RϪFH
Rockaway, NY Over 30 Years of Reliable Service /LFHQVH /NĠCK5FRğEFMS
Lifetime Rockaway Resident
Power washing yards, /:%,1& /RFDO:RUNLQJ%R\V BBQ TANKS

homes, driveways etc; 6SHFLDOL]LQJLQ
$Q\7\SHRI'HPROLWLRQ
7UDVK5HPRYDO
SPRING :HHG 6DQG5HPRYDO
3RZHU:DVKLQJ THE PROPANE KING
CLEAN UP $OO0DVRQU\:RUN'ULYHZD\V
3DWLRV6LGHZDONV
OF ROCKAWAY PARK
Call Andrew 'HFN%XLOGLQJ3DLQWLQJ 6WDLQLQJ We Deliver Bbq Tanks Right To Your Door.
All Tanks $40!

3OXPELQJ6HUYLFHV
917-886-6485 6KHHW5RFNDQG,QVXODWLRQ
1RMREWRRELJRUWRRVPDOO You Ring We Bring. Prompt Service.
Yard work and cleanup; )RU)UHH(VWLPDWHVDQG/RFDO3ULFLQJ
Call Early To Guarantee Weekend Delivery
painting and more! &DOO-XVWLQ 917-648-5532
Real Estate
RUBBISH REMOVAL For All Your Real Estate needs

Call The Rockaprop Team
Sales, Rentals, Commericial
Land, Condo and Co-ops
718.634-3134
417 Beach 129th St.
www.rockaprop.com
Home Improvement Plumbing & Heating EXTERMINATOR
NEW HEIGHTS SBK Licensed

Exterminator
ROCAPULCO
CONSTRUCTION, LLC Pest and CAR SERVICE
6WRUP'DPDJH6SHFLDOLVW
Control Licensed 718-474-7100
Wildlife or 718-474-4477
Siding • Windows • Roofing • Kitchens Control
Baths • Basements • Concrete • Fences Operator
Decks • Doors • Awnings • Patio Enclosures
Brick Painting • Stucco • Painting
Daniel Baldwin

www.newheightsconstructionllc.com TLC Base #B00639
NYC Lic# 1191201 917-626-5364
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE SBKDan@aol.com
AWNINGS WOOD FLOORING & WOOD WORK SPRINKLERS/WELLS

SURFSIDE AWNING B&D Painting, Inc.
• Experienced Wood
CLEANING * INSTALLATION
Floor Installer LAWN SPRINKLERS • Skim Coating Application
• Interior Painting
• Polishing
GUM REMOVAL * BIRD PROOFING
• Refinishing
WELLS/PUMPS • Plastering of Walls
973-902-4509 • Sanding
Gary Caparelli Inc
• Repair & Restoration of
Damaged Walls
• Repairing • Removal of Wall Paper
516-239-0694
• Water Damage
surfsideawning@gmail.com CONTACT DAVID VERBA
text: 917-642-4308
Laszlo Davida
Surfsideawning.com verbadavid1123@gmail.com or 516-724-3671 Garycap243@aol.com
347-306-6961
·
Only $20!• Yard Sales • Help Wanted • LEGAL NOTICES
• Apartments for rent/sale, etc. • Notice of formation of GUAN HUA XU Notice of Formation of JS FREEMAN
MD MEDICAL PLLC. Arts of Org. filed COMPANIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed
Go to RockawayTimes.com and fill in the easy with the Secretary of State of New York with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
(SSNY) on 2/12/2018. Office location: 05/30/2018 Office location: Queens
form or Contact us at 718-634-3030 Queens. SSNY design. agent of LLC County. SSNY designated as agent
upon whom process may be served and of LLC upon whom process against
shall mail copy to 4120 159th St, 1st Fl, it may be served. SSNY shall mail
Classifieds Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: any law-

ful activity.
process to: 39-27 46th St, Sunnysi-
de, NY 11104 Purpose: Any lawful
activity.
HELP WANTED 19-25 West 20th Street Associates LLC,
Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY 7107 FRESH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed
The Wharf Restaurant is looking for (SSNY) 6/21/2018. Cty: Queens. SSNY with the SSNY on 05/11/18. Office:
desig. as agent upon whom process Queens County. SSNY designated
P/T and F/T Line Cooks and Hostesses. against may be served & shall mail process as agent of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be served.
Call 718-474-8807 to 58-35 47th St., Maspeth, NY 11378.
SSNY shall mail copy of process
General Purpose.
to the LLC, 2222 75th Street, East
Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any
HELP WANTED ZOZO TAXI, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed lawful purpose.
with the SSNY on 06/05/18. Office:
Driver and or warehouse person Queens County. SSNY designated 3117 31ST AVENUE, LLC. Arts.
Part time and full time. as agent of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be served.
of Org. filed with the SSNY on
04/04/17. Office: Queens County.
Local food delivery company SSNY shall mail copy of process SSNY designated as agent of the
to the LLC, c/o Stavros Gounaris, LLC upon whom process against
Text 347-203-0415 32-56 49th Street, Long Island City, it may be served. SSNY shall mail
NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful pur- copy of process to the LLC, 3111
pose. 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106. Pur-
COACHING OPPORTUNITY pose: Any lawful purpose.
Assistant Girls Varsity at St. Edmunds. A future K & E EASTERN REALTY LLC Ar-
ticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State Notice of formation of Marabeti Unlim-
position as head coach will be formulated! My (SSNY) 4/24/18. Office in Queens ited LLC. Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State of New York
intentions are to groom my assistant to become Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC
(SSNY) on 4/3/2018. Office location:
upon whom process may be served.
the head coach! SSNY shall mail copy of process to Queens County. SSNY is designated
The LLC 138-35 39th Ave Unit 7B for service of process. SSNY shall mail
Cell # 347-306-2110. Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any copy of any process served against the
Email Rockcoachwaldo@aol.com lawful activity. LLC, 14640 24th Ave, Whitestone, NY
11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
FOR SALE BY OWNER STONE QUARTZ INNOVATION LLC Root Level Films LLC Articles of Org.
Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on
(SSNY) 4/25/18. Office in Queens Co.
Approx 29 acres zoned MED/Commercial. Minutes SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom
07/2/2018. Office in Queens Co. SSNY
designated agent of LLC upon whom
From Albany NY and NYS Thruway. Nearby Electric, process may be served. SSNY shall process may be served. SSNY shall mail
mail copy of process to Yeung Sau Kong copy of process to 97-45 Queens Blvd
Water and Sewer. Asking $420,000 17411 Gladwin Ave Fresh Meadows, NY PH8, Rego Park NY, 11374. Purpose:
Phone: (518) 729-8642 11365. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Any lawful purpose.
SFDS 1968 Class Reunion

9/22/18
GET
starting at 5:30 Mass at the Church
followed by a cocktail reception at Jameson's
SPOTTED!
$70 per person T-shirts
available online
(any left over funds will be donated to the Church)
Call 646-296-8690 if you need more details

We want to remember %e 15 classmates who have gone before us www.rockawaytimes.com
·
Long Beach Film Festival

Screening Next Week
Why not get out of town for but, but don’t let the name fool
a movie night? No, not to the you. The film is actually about
UA theater in Sheepshead Bay, growing up in East Rockaway in
but to Long Beach for the Long Long Island.
Beach International Film Festi- The festival will also fea-
val (LBIFF). ture some can’t-miss culinary
From August 1 through 4, events like the Taste of Long
Long Beach will be the place to Beach on August 3 and Chefs
be with plenty of film screen- & Shorts on August 2. On Fri-
ings, culinary events, live music
and more, all taking place in or
day, August 3, there will be
live music and a series of films Printing:
around the Allegria Hotel (80 W
Broadway) and the Regal Lyn-
screened right on the beach in
front of the Allegria Hotel, as
Letterheads, Envelopes, Bumper Stickers,
brook 13 theater. part of the Shorts on the Beach Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards
Fifty films have been select- film series. This event is free
ed for screening at this unique,
beachfront film festival. The di-
and takes place from 5 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Silk Screen
verse lineup of films includes Some events, like the beach Printing
feature-length narratives and concerts and films are free
documentaries, as well as short and open to the public. Other Plaques
and animated movies suitable
for all ages. Professional and
events, like the culinary events,
film festival passes and tick- Trophies
amateur filmmakers will com-
pete for a series of Jury, Festival
ets to individual screenings,
come at a price. All information
Graphics
Honors and Audience Awards about the festival, including the Tee Shirts
throughout the festival. schedule and tickets, can be
Hoodies
This year, a film called Rocka-
way will make its New York de-
found at www.longbeachfilm.
com. Posters
ID E RY NERS
R O AN
EMB HIRTS, NBEEDS!
Caps
S , T-S ING
OPHIE R PRIN T
R
T ALL Y O U
T-Shirts
Custom Made - No Minimum
Custom Banners
Signs
Large Color Print-Outs
Print Your Art &
Photos On Canvas
Car & Truck Magnets Your Company
What • You • Sell • Here
Truck Lettering (Your) Phone-Num
Custom Refrigerator Magnets
91-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

718-634-1089 • 646-606-9062
Rockawaygraphics@verizon.net
·
ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard grooving in a state of pure, aural 377 Beach 92nd Street Come share the vibes every Sat-
bliss. urday for sweet summer reggae
Here comes the Rockaway 92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Sunday, July 29 nights.
Groan, (succinctly coined by 5 p.m. DredSurfer Grill, Beach 17th
Rockaway Times Publisher, Saturday, July 28 It’s a special night at Rogers Street & Boardwalk
Kevin Boyle)! With an eclectic 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. as singer-songwriter Rockaway
lineup of live music, theater, The Two Bridges Music Fes- native, Gerald Bair, takes you SPECIAL MENTION — THE
arts — all against a backdrop of tival is back, and with a rockin’ on a spellbinding journey with ROCKAWAY BEACH JAZZ
our beautiful boardwalk, ocean lineup of local favorites, plus his powerful voice and sto- FESTIVAL
and bay front, why leave Rocka- food, drinks and a vendor fair, rytelling. With his repertoire Saturday, July 28
way in the summertime! This is make a beeline to A/B Studios of massively popular original 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
the place to be! for a jam-filled day of fun! En- songs under his belt like “Driv- It’s The Rockaway Beach Jazz
tertainment lineup: The BEasy ing Down From Rockaway” and Festival and what better place
LIVE MUSIC: Band, Patsy, Dave Kellan Band, beautiful covers ranging from to hear some of NYC’s best jazz
Thursday, July 26 Ecstatic Madmen, Phil and the Buddy Holly to Springsteen to maestros than on the boardwalk
6 p.m. to 9 p.m Family Band, Revels Engine, The U2 to R.E.M. — by the end of at Low Tide! This year’s lineup
Get ready to be on your toes Skates, Arson Welles, Blame Mer- the night, you’ll be cheering for laces in a diverse ensemble of
at local outdoor dive, La Bar- cury, The Skells, Rattrap Bump- an encore! jazz and contemporary music.
racuda, as high energy acous- kin. $10 cover. 203 Beach 116th Street 6 p.m. - Famed local jazz mu-
tic 4-piece band SquidRow has 111-22 Rockaway Beach Blvd. sicians, Paul Nowinski on bass
you swinging under the stars to Sunday, July 29 and Roman Ivanof on piano, will
their high tempo jazz, funk and Saturday, July 28 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. have you be bobbing your head
NOLA. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s the Rock Out For Autism and tapping your feet to their
Beach 97th Street & Rockaway Get SALSAFIED! at La Barra- Awareness summer concert at ‘jazzy-licious' beat.
Beach Blvd. cuda as NYC Latin mega band, Caracas. Join Rockaway Beach 7:30 p.m. – Jazz gets avant-gar-
Julian Vasquez “El Diamante de Autism Families and Jammin’ de with the Lamy Istrefi Jr. Trio.
Thursday, July 26 Salsa” y Orquesta, serves up the Jon for an eclectic evening With Lamy (also member of
7:30 p.m. ultimate tropical dance party! of music featuring Malagasy Grammy award-winning Joe
Bungalow Bar heats up with its 97th Street & Rockaway Beach band, NY VALIHA, Kyle Wade, Lovano’s Classic Quartet) on
summertime series, Thursdays Blvd. Jammin' Jon, RCK97 with Ras drums, JD Allen on tenor sax
with Bobby Butler and Friends. Atiba, The Danny Berke Trio — and Neal Caine on bass — get
Tonight, Butler joins forces Saturday, July 28 all in the spirit of turning the ready for an ingeniously offbeat
with Breezy Grass’ Matty Lyons, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. tide for autism awareness in treat!
Charlie Wolfe, Rjae Izm, Tommy Rippers goes punk as Brook- the Rock! 9 p.m. – Brooklyn-based Inter-
Whiff and Mr. Charles Troupe. lyn natives, the Giggly Boys, Caracas, Beach 106th Con- national Orange takes you on a
This will be a sizzling jam ses- takes over with their old school cession global voyage from Africa to In-
sion you won’t want to miss! punk-inspired sound, delivering dia and Brazil as they cross tra-
377 Beach 92nd Street hard-hitting drums, reverb and Sunday, July 29 ditional jazz sounds with world
decibel-smashing vocals. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. flavors. With David Phelps on
Friday, July 27 Rippers, Beach 86th Concession Johnny Cash fans — Low guitar, Todd Isler on drums,
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tide is the place to be as John- Adam Morrison, keys, and Leo
Jumpstart your weekend, rock- Saturday, July 28 ny Kinnaird tantalizes with his Traversa, bass — this inventive
in’ on the bay with The Knobs at 9 p.m. bluesy, old country style taking quartet delivers guitar-driven
The Wharf. Heineken will also be Tonight, four-piece acoustic you back in time with Cash’s sunshine dancing to a global
running a promo, so get ready traditional Irish music band, legendary rockabilly-style beat!
for samples and swag. The Brooklyn Bards, transports blended with country music, Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th
416 Beach 116th Street you to the Emerald Isle with their rock, blues and gospel. Defi- Street Concession
folk songs dating back hundreds nitely a treat not to be missed!
Friday, July 27 of years ago to the present. If Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th OTHER ART NEWS
6 p.m. classic and contemporary Irish Street Concession Theater in Rockaway (Yes,
The Wades are back at Bunga- war marches, slides, rebel and Rockaway has its own theater
low Bar! Start fine-tuning your love songs endear your heart, Tuesdays company!)
vocal cords because you’ll be leanúint do chroí and toast, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets for Rockaway Theatre
singing your heart out all night sláinte at Rogers! Looking for an eclectic open Company’s grand production of
long to their infectious lineup of 203 Beach 116th Street mike night in The Rock? Well, the iconic, 9 to 5 The Musical are
50s, 60s and 70s rock n’ roll hits! Connolly’s is one of locals’ fa- on sale. Show dates are July 27,
377 Beach 92nd Street Sunday, July 29 vorite and with Professa Squid 28, 29, and August 3, 4, 5. Visit:
2 p.m. to 6 p.m. as host, grab the chance to jam www.rockawaytheatrecompany.
Friday, July 27 This afternoon, Keegan & out with Rockaway’s best! org
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Soogs fires up the bay with their 155 Beach 95th Street
Uma’s serves up a jazzy feast sizzling live acoustic classic 80s, Got info on live music and art
with Tim Otto & the Free Ride new wave and modern rock at Saturdays exhibitions coming up in Rock-
Trio. With Otto on tenor sax, Si- Bungalow Bar. Come see for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. away and Broad Channel? Send
mon Chardiet on bass and John yourself why these rock men are Bring in de ole’ time days it to kami@rockawaytimes.com
Bollinger on drums — their ballyhooed as one of locals’ fa- back a yard with live sweet reg- with the subject line: “Rockaway
soulful melodies will have you vorites. gae music right on de beach. Good Times.”
·
WHEN ACCIDENTS
HAPPEN...
WE’RE THERE! SERVING ROCKAWAY FOR 25 YEARS
CRAFTSMANSHIP AUTO BODY
AT ITS BEST
...OR NOTHING AT ALL & TOWING INC.
WHERE THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP
NO JOB TOO BIG

OR TOO SMALL
WE TAKE CARE
OF THEM ALL!
ENTERPRISE & HERTZ

Rental Cars Available
·
Groupmuse
idea, as I used to host piano hand alone Op. 9
and violin salons for my three Chopin - Ballade No. 4 in F
classically trained daughters minor Op. 52
and their friends growing up, I
became a member and an avid Daniel enriched his perfor-
By Marilyn Macron attendant and host of Group- mance by briefly explaining
aka Maria Cowhey muses. On June 29, The New what the pieces were about,
York Times lauded pianist, such as Ondine, Debussy’s
Last September, I was lucky Daniel Colalillo, performed at prelude inspired by Aloysi-
enough to attend a Group- my home for an audience of us Bertrand’s tale of a water
muse organized by Dan Gua- perhaps 20 people. A vibrant sprite singing to lure her mor-
rino at the Rockaway Artists and eclectic group of people tal love to her sea kingdom. pin’s turbulent Ballade No.
Alliance. Groupmuse is a attended, many of who were When he resists, as it would 4, despite its many difficult
network in which local clas- strangers to each other before result in his death, she breaks double-note passages, ap-
sical musicians are matched the event. One of the wonder- into glistening waterdrops peared effortless. The tension
with hosts who would like to ful things about Groupmuse is against his window. Due to rose to a breaking point at the
bring classical music salons that it creates a community of the themes in this tale, there end when it was silenced by
to their living rooms (and new friends who share inter- are lovely glistening passages its dramatic ending.
sometimes larger venues, like ests and enthusiasm. Daniel’s interspersed with agitation. Daniel has recently released
RAA). Chamber music began program included: Daniel made the piano sing a CD, Mostly Scriabin, that is
when members of the aris- Olivier Messiaen - Prelude the tale. available on CdBaby, iTunes,
tocracy would have classical No. 1 La Colombe (The Dove) and Amazon.
musicians such as Beethoven, Claude Debussy Daniel exercised exquisite Stay tuned for information
Mozart, and Schubert play in Preludes Book II control over the sensitive on my next Groupmuse event.
their homes for their guests. No. 1 “Brouillards” Scriabin Prelude and Noc- If you are interested in find-
Groupmuse brings this art No. 8 “Ondine” turne for the left hand alone. ing out more about Group-
form to communities so that Preludes Book 1 No. 10 “la Adam’s China Gates was per- muse, whether it be attending
people can generate their cathedrale engloutie” formed as a dreamy, melodi- or hosting, check them out at
own classical music house John Adams - China Gates ous series of feathery notes www.groupmuse.com.
concerts. Alexander Scriabin - Prel- almost floating above the pi-
Falling in love with this ude and Nocturne for the left ano and through the air. Cho- Photo by Dan Guarino.
Steve Belson Memorial Scholarship Fund

College Incentive Award Application
2018
Steve Belson was a Rockaway Lifeguard for 10 years. He went on
to become a New York City Firefighter. Steve made the ultimate
sacrifice on September 11th, 2001. “Bells will always be
remembered as one of Rockaway’s bravest Lifeguards.”
This college assistance fund was established to provide aid to
lifeguards who work anywhere on the Rockaway Peninsula and
are currently attending college. The fund will grant $1000 college
incentives awards this year.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Where do you work as a Lifeguard?
Years as a Lifeguard:
College Attending:
Credits Completed:
Applicant Essay – Why do you think you deserve this Scholarship?
(100-125 words) See attached.
Please send applications and essays to:
The Steve Belson Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o Sean R. Kellar
522 Beach 140th Street Applications and essays
Belle Harbor, NY 11694 must be received by August 1, 2018
·
please join Rockaway Beach someone with a disability, it's

Autism Families in working a positive reflection on that
towards putting our peninsu- company.” She also stated
Life With Our la and Broad Channel on the

map for creating active and
fulfilling employment for in-
that companies are starting
to see not only the business
benefits of hiring someone
“Artistic” Child dividuals on the spectrum.

The spectrum of autism is
wide, and you would be both
surprised and pleased to
on the spectrum, but also the
ethical and public relations
benefits. So, let’s do it! I know
it’s not going to happen over-
learn the skills that our loved night, but if we work together,
ones have to offer. Not only the possibilities are endless!
By Kami-Leigh Agard would it be good for business, This Sunday, July 29 from 6
but also socially and ethical- p.m. to 9 p.m., join RBAF and
ly beneficial in showing that Jammin’ Jon in our Rock Out
Putting Rockaway On our local business communi-
ty is willing and able to give
for Autism Awareness sum-
mer concert at Caracas, Beach
the Map for Autism

our ASD populace a thriving 106th Concession. We have
chance in being productive quite the eclectic entertain-
and employable. As quoted ment lineup: Malagasy (from
Awareness in a CNN article, “The Real-

ity of Finding a Job with Au-
tism,” (cnn.com/2013/04/30/
Madagascar) band, NY VAL-
IHA, Kyle Wade, RCK97 with
Ras Atiba, Jammin’ Jon and
The Dance Out Under the esis for the idea of the Dance health/irpt-autism-in-the- the Danny Berke Trio. Plus
Stars for Autism Awareness, Out was at a family group workplace/index.html), Ann with face-painting, raffle priz-
hosted by Rockaway Beach meeting at Jane Garfield Cameron Williams, chief re- es and giveaways, this will be
Autism Families (RBAF) on Frank’s house earlier in the search and innovations of- a fun event for everyone!
Thursday, July 12, was such a spring, and Jane, thank you ficer with The Arc, a national For more information about
fun time for everyone. It was for coming up with a fantastic organization of and for peo- upcoming events and group
great seeing individuals on idea, and I’m looking forward ple with intellectual and re- meetings, checkout Rockaway
the spectrum showing off their to rockin’ out with you and lated developmental disabil- Beach Autism Families on
dance moves and engaging the community at our Rock ities, said, “When you have a Facebook or email: ourartis-
with others. Even my daughter Out for Autism event hosted company that is willing to hire ticchild@outlook.com
got fired up, pulling people to with Jammin’ Jon at Caracas
NACMIAS AND SONS

sway rhythmically to the fab- this Sunday, July 29. Count-
ulous music spun by Deejay less others I want to thank,
Byg Fury. It was the first time I including Florence Ferguson
saw her being so engaging and of Friends of the Beach 59th SUPER SERVICE STATION
well, previously unbeknownst Street Playground Associa- 180-04 State Road, Rockaway Point, N.Y. 11697
to me — my daughter could
dance! The euphoric smiles
tion, who always comes out in
zealous support. Also, RBAF 718-318-3655
radiating from the crowd were members, Christine Dydzuhn;
so beautiful. Even folks who Katherine Schepper Ryan; Complete Auto Repairs
just happened to be there, got Rojo Rafiringa; my daugh- 2I¿FLDO1<6,QVSHFWLRQV
in on the fun, embracing what ter’s dad, Rado Rafiringa; the
our goals were for the event Wades, Woolf and Roberts
— building autism awareness families — gosh — too many 24 HOUR
on the peninsula and having a to list! Forgive me if I omitted TOWIN* )LATBED
blast doing so! someone. And of course, my AVAILABLE
I want to thank Caracas family, who always supports CALL (718) 339-8500
owner, Maribel Araujo and me in my advocacy, and my MENTION OUR NAME
manager, Guido Alizo, for crown jewel and motivation Breezy Point Resident
graciously giving us use of to keep pushing, my daugh- For Over 25 Years!
their space; Deejay Byg Fury ter, Soanirina Rafiringa.
who volunteered to make this After the event, I started re- 'HDOHU/HYHO6HUYLFHWork Performed.
an electric time with fabulous flecting on how I started this All $SSURYHG/XEULFDQWVDQG)LOWHUV
music; Gelen Rios of event family group just to connect to Keep <our WDUUDQW\LQ(IIHFW
planning company, Arma Tu with other parents about the (XURSHDQ $XWRPRWLYH6SHFLDOLVWV
Party, who after contacting daily struggles and joys of
her at the 11th hour, deliv- autism. Then as more ideas WH6HUYLFH $OO0DNHVDQG0RGHOV
ered even more memora- came along, my aim became
ble moments with a photo
booth that everyone loved.
not only to connect, but to
put Rockaway on the map as a
Auto Leasing and Lease Return Specialist
Also, thank you to the Rock- forward-thinking community We Can Meet or Beat Any Written Quote
away Beach Autism Families’ for autism awareness and op-
members, who came out in portunities for our loved ones Licensed and Bonded by New York State DMV
full force with their loved
ones to dance it up. The gen-
on the spectrum.
Local business owners —
917-854-5146
·
LOCAL COLOR:
READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX
We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rock-
away. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to
print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.
By Joanne Moschetti
By Jane Deligiannis
By Linda McDermott By Lucy O’Brien By Timothy Moriarty
By Ron McGrisken By Peter Galvin By Karli O’Brien

·
17
4 - Beach 92nd St. on the Bo

ardwal k
ev e on Be ll' s Be ac h
ance of St
10:00 AM Brief Remembr ge In ce nt iv e Award Recipients
ar 's Co lle
Announcement of This Ye
Half Mile Ocean Swim sures
ed this year due to beach
clo
The swim will be modifi
orative Tank Tops available - $20
Limited Edition Commem will take place
s ic F e s ti v a l
Coral Blue OR Gray M u
r 28th at a yet
a y S e p te m b e
on Saturd o c kaway venue
te rm in e d R
Steve Belson Memorial Scholarship Fund to be de
a lifeguard,
College Incentive Award Application
te th e li fe o f
Come celebra
2018
Steve Belson was a Rockaway Lifeguard for 10 years. He went on to become a New York City
o n , b ro th e r a n d our friend.
Firefighter. Steve made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th, 2001. “Bells will always be
firefighter, s rt th e Steve Belson
remembered as one of Rockaway’s bravest Lifeguards.” This college assistance fund was
n ts s u p p o
established to provide aid to lifeguards who work anywhere on the Rockaway Peninsula and are
These eve la rs hip Fund.
currently attending college. The fund will grant $1000 college incentives awards this year.
Mem o ri a l S c h o
Name: ______________________________________________
th e u lt im a te sacrifice
Address: ____________________________________________ Steve mad e
b e r 1 1 , 2 0 0 1 at the World
on Septem
Phone: ______________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________ C e n te r s a v in g lives.
Trad e
Where do you work as a Lifeguard? _______________________
Years as a Lifeguard: __________________________________
College Attending: _____________________________________ For more info:
Credits Completed: ____________________________________ Call Sean at
347-410-4126
Applicant Essay – Why do you think you deserve this Scholarship? (100-125 words).
Please send applications and essays to: The Steve Belson Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Sean R. Kellar
or email:
522 Beach 140th Street, Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Applications and essays must be received by August 1, 2018 Kellamazoo@aol.com
·
garlic until fragrant.

SWIMMING Dredge chicken in flour with
lemon zest. Cook 5-6 minutes
SUIT…OR until browned. Turn and brown
other side approximately 5-6 min-
TENT ?!?! Quick and Easy
utes. Sprinkle fresh basil before
turning. Add lemon juice. Reduce
By Katie Lucev heat to medium (Chicken is done
Chicken Cutlets when temperature reaches 165
Over Arugula degrees). Add mushrooms. Toss
all around.
By Sharon Feldman Arugula Salad
4 handfuls of arugula
Serves: 4 Handful of cherry tomatoes,
Ingredients: sliced in half
4 boneless chicken cutlets, Black olives
pounded thin 2 basil leaves, diced
3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons grape seed oil
Juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Lemon zest Mix thoroughly... Place equally
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola on four plates. Put the chicken on
oil top of salad.
8-10 small cloves of garlic, Enjoy!
chopped finely
6-8 baby Portobello mush-
rooms, quartered
Onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Flour
Katie Lucev is the daughter of the late Rockaway Beach Histori- Directions:
an, Emil R. Lucev, Sr. (1933-2018). Coat salt, pepper and onion
powder over the chicken.
Heat pan and add oil. Sauté the
Two Adaptive Surf Programs Hit Beach 67th on Saturday

Two is better than one, and in participating in or volunteer-
on Saturday, July 28, not one, ing for these events, register at
but two separate groups will be www.ampsurf.org.
helping those who may not nor- For the past few years, an-
mally be able to surf, a chance other group, Life Rolls On has
to surf the waves with adaptive hosted the They Will Surf Again
surfing equipment. Life Rolls event, which helps those with
On and AmpSurf will be on spinal cord injuries and neu-
Beach 67th Street helping those rological disorders, be able to
who are handicapped, and surf using adaptive surf equip-
those from the Rockaway Spe- ment. They’re also looking for
cial Olympics Program, learn to help for their event on Satur-
surf. day, July 28, also at Beach 67th
In a strange coincidence, Street. At this point, they’re
both adaptive surf programs mostly seeking volunteers to
are scheduled for Saturday at a.m. until noon on Beach 67th both Special Athletes and local help with set up and take down
Beach 67th Street, but the more Street, except they’ll be hosting veterans. If anyone is interested for the event. Set up begins at
the merrier. And the more who 6 a.m., followed by check in at
offer to volunteer, the better. 7:30 a.m. and the adaptive surf
Both programs are seeking vol- clinic takes place from 9 a.m.
unteers to make them a success. until 4 p.m. Other volunteer
AmpSurf just finished up roles may also still be open. To
helping wounded warriors surf register to volunteer, head to
the waves as part of the Hope https://liferollson.org/ny-vol-
for the Warriors weekend two unteer-reg
weeks ago. Now they’re at it Whether you volunteer or not,
again, but this time they’ll be these events on Saturday are
hosting the Rockaway Beach sure to warm anyone’s heart, so
Special Athletes on Beach 67th head down to Beach 67th Street
Street from 9 a.m. to noon. to root on the participants and
Then, they’ll be doing it all again volunteers and watch this mag-
on Saturday, August 25 from 9 ical day transpire.
·
Lease Lincoln Direct For

Much, Much Less.
LINCOLN Plus Get Priority Treatment In Our Service Department
$
275
†
YOUR CHOICE
0 % BRAND NEW 2018 LINCOLN BRAND NEW 2018 LINCOLN

MKZ PREMIERE LEASE PER MONTH
36 MONTHS MKC PREMIERE
APR
FINANCING
UP TO 60 MONTHS
0% APR financing available up to 60
mos at $16.67 per month per $1,000
financed; with approved credit on
select models not to be combined
with other offers.
We Accept All $275 per month 36 month lease. Automatic, Moon Roof, P/S, ABS, $275 per month 36 month lease. 100A Group, 2.0L 4 Cyl Engine,
Makes & Models A/C, and Much More! MSRP $38,420, VIN#3LJR614126, $4,487 Due at
Inception Includes 1st Month Payment, $3,842 Down Payment, $645
Moonroof, Remote Start, P/S, A/C and More! MSRP $34,975,
VIN#5LJUL31848, $4,417 Due at Inception Includes 1st Month Payment
For Service Bank Fee, $0 Security Deposit. For those who qualify $2250 Lincoln
RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees. add’l. Expires 7/31/18.
$3,497 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0 Security Deposit. For those
who qualify $1000 RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees add’l. Expires 7/31/18.
BRAND NEW 2018 LINCOLN

MKX PREMIERE
2018 LINCOLN 2018 LINCOLN

$
339
PER MO./36 MOS LEASE
†
CONTINENTAL
INCREDIBLE LIVERY PRICING ON SELECT MODELS!
NAVIGATOR
4 AVAILABLE... LEASING FOR MUCH, MUCH LESS!
Select 101A, 3.7L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic, P/S, ABS, A/C & Much
More! MSRP $43,705, VIN#2LJBL38129. $5,354 Due at Inception
Inc. 1st Month Payment, $4,370 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0
Security Deposit. Tax, Title & MV Fees addt’l. Expires 7/31/18.
CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED

2017 LINCOLN MKC AWD 2017 LINCOLN MKZ SELECT 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4x4 2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AWD
• Meticulous 200-Point inspection by
factory trained technicians
• The confidence of a 6-year/100,000
mile comprehensive warranty coverage
$
BUY
FOR 26,998
Auto, A/C, Black, Only
* $
BUY
FOR 28,995 *
Auto, A/C, Red, Navigation, M/

$
BUY
FOR 29,999 43,863
Auto, Leather, Nav, Black,
* $
BUY
FOR
Only 300 Miles! Auto, A/C,
*
9K Miles, Stk#2966F Roof, 5K Miles, Stk#2832F 57K Mi, Stk#2862F Moonroof. Stk#2713F.
LINCOLN
5102 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York • 1-718-258-9400 • 1-800-448-1429
WELCOME MCU
MEMBERS
AUTHORIZED
AUTONET DEALER
+
SHOWROOM HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9-9 • Friday 9-7:30 • Saturday. 9-6 • OPEN Sunday 11-5 CI
PA
L CREDIT
U
NI
NI
• MU
2ND SHOWROOM Now Open For Your Convenience • 1515 Utica Ave.
ON
Auto Net
•
PA
R
LE
IC
R
I PA E
T
†/* Prices/Payments include all costs to consumer except tax, title and MV fees which are additional & may TIN G D
be payable upon consummation in lieu of Lincoln rebates. Closed end lease subject to credit approval thru
Lincoln AFS. Total Payments/purchase option: $9,900/$24,423 (Lincoln MKZ), $12,204/$24,647 (Lincoln MKX),
$9,900/$22,492 (Lincoln MKC). Leases are 25¢ per mile over Lincoln MKZ 7,500, Lincoln MKC/Lincoln MKX
7,500 miles per year. Lessee responsible fore excess wear/tear/maint/repair. Dealer not responsible for typo-
graphical errors photos used for illustrative purposes only. DCA#0806391, DMV#6240988. www.PremierLincoln.com
Continued on page 41
KIDS'
KORNER
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
(AT LEAST 6)
Rockaway Word Search – Locals

K L G Q G Y U J F E Z N H B D Y J
R A F R U H F Q L R A N R H H D C
L O Y N E L L L T N P I O I P O R
U L A S N B E G N P A F E X X M T
J C K I T N N E S N D G H Q E R Z
V E K C G A R E N D F K Z B Z A M
T W Q R U B T E S B F I V V H C I
D O A E E X C H I O Z H T X N N K
G Y I V U A W J I Z R E D L H N E
W M E L R L D R J S N L R B K A H
Y T Y R O W E N M C V E I G H E O
S V O N I D U R A R I K K A S E N
L L I E N O H T E B Y R A M G L A
L K H Y R F G F N O Q F K V M W N
C B C H B N Z D H S Y A S O M M N
BRIANNE CARROLL
ELLEN GRAY
GAIL ROSENBERG
IRA RUDIN
Want To Get
KAY STATHIS
LEEANN CARMODY
MARYBETH ONEILL
In Touch?
MIKE HONAN
OWEN MCVEIGH Send Email to
STEVE BRENNAN
Mail@RockawayTimes.com
·
CASINO AUTO BODY

Since 1974
Go With The Pros That Are Well-Known
Claims Handled by
Licensed Appraisers
All Major
Insurance Companies Accepted
Owned and Operated

By Denis Koufos
State of the Art Eco-Friendly

FREE ACCUDRAFT Spray Booth Rental On Premises
24 Hour Towing
to our Shop
FREE ESTIMATES
(718) 318-2018 TOW

TRUCK DRIVER
www.casinoautobody.com WANTED
F/T or P/T
71-02 Beach Channel Drive, New York, NY 11692 917-681-3714
Corner of Beach Channel Drive & Beach 71st St
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DCA833060 Saturday - By Appointment • Sunday - Closed AARP Friendly
NY Repair Shop #7044293
·
·

Rockaway Times 72618

Hochgeladen von

Dokumentinformationen

Copyright

Verfügbare Formate

Dieses Dokument teilen

Dokument teilen oder einbetten

Freigabeoptionen

Stufen Sie dieses Dokument als nützlich ein?

Sind diese Inhalte unangemessen?

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

Rockaway Times 72618

Hochgeladen von

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

VOL. 5, NO.

5 - THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018

Fests and Contests!

3rd Annual Rockaway Times

Reef Rising The Bigger Boat is Here

Photographer Ed Gormley spotted action offshore around

Rockaway Times Sponsored:

Beach 116th Firehouse Moves Out, Temporarily

MENU AT RIIS PARK BEACH CAFE

ONLY Steve Belson Lifeguard

It's not too early to plan your

See our catering menus Having a few friends to the beach?

7th Annual Two Bridges Music Festival

son and Frank Poretto, found- we are both avid musicians. My

24 HOUR RELIABLE SERVICE

Your Lock • Your Key

ROCKAWAY’S PREMIER STORAGE FACILITY

This Week in History Have a Say in Wind

Protect your world

AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA

Mon-Thurs 10-10 • Fri-Sat 10-11 • Sun 11-10

Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.

119-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Call today for your appointment!

Ka e Cusmiani Ten Eyck, PT DPT

Parking provided on premises and

Light refreshments provided

Saturday, July Ɩ8th

Meet Dr. Louis Siegel!

Thank you, Rockaway clinic on Saturday, July 28 at I wonder if it may have

WE ARE ARTIST-SCHOLARS WHO ANALYZE GLOBAL ISSUES IMPACTING HUMANITY

Riis Park Lifeguards Take on AC Red Bull Competition

Stress-Free Summer Headquarters

So much more to offer … Check out the website at

of home you want. Whether it’s a stately Queen Anne, a bold

1889 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11223

To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 ads@RockawayTimes.com ·

FROM THE NPS

Mark J. Gelwan M.D, FACS, FICS Expanding to Highest Level

From The Rockaway

Contact me today to see how you

ZON S Call: 718-945-0444

Visit NYC.gov/knowyourzone or call 311 to find out what to do

CALL TODAY TO GET STARTED

A Weekend of Female Surf Power

THE WIRE SHOP

NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

UPPER BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE BY THE SEA

ROCKAWAY PARK BELLE HARBOR ARVERNE ROCKAWAY PARK ROCKAWAY BEACH

BRAND NEW TO MARKET ARVERNE NEW TO MARKET ARVERNE ROCKAWAY BEACH

To advertise in THE ROCKAWAY TIMES call 718-634-3030 ads@RockawayTimes.com ·

Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson

OPEN HOUSE - FIRST SHOWING! OPEN HOUSE  FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS!

OPEN HOUSE  PRESENT ALL OFFERS! NEPONSIT

BELLE HARBOR NEW TO MARKET

1 8 elevator 1 8 to enjoy from

ROCKAWAY BEACH ROCKAWAY BEACH ROCKAWAY PARK NEPONSIT NEPONSIT

Thinking of Selling, Buying or Renting?

/&8-*45*/(r#&--&)"3#03#&"65:rTU4)08*/( NEW EXCLUSIVE

COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE

ently. Working toward living choices to make every day.

Live For Now with our responsibilities and

and Sports Rehabilitation

BAYVIEW URGENT CARE CENTER

/&8-45/(r#&--&)"3#03#&"65:rTU4)08*/( NEW EXCLUSIVE

Power washing yards, /:%,1& /RFDO:RUNLQJ%R\V BBQ TANKS

painting and more! &DOO-XVWLQ 917-648-5532

Daniel Baldwin