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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
The Rockaway Times
Kudos And Canes
I recently overheard several people remark that as we progress further into the fall season, they are "relieved" that we no longer have to worry about a serious hurricane or tropical storm impacting our area here in Broad Channel. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but, truth be told, it is still a tad too early for any of
us to be breaking out into our "happy" dance just yet. During most years, around this point in October, atmospheric conditions begin to change near North America that tend to inhibit tropical storm formation and keep those tropical storms that do manage to fire up away from our area. Unfortunately, this season, conditions will remain favorable for tropical storms and hurricanes to form for several more weeks. Additionally, as post-summer warmth has persisted over much of the southern and eastern United States this month, so too will the potential for additional tropical storms and hurricanes to form and track near populated areas. Bottom line? Although the odds are against any significant storm impact as we approach the end of this year's hurricane season, we should all keep in mind that, back in 2012, a tropical depression developed late in the season
(on October 22nd) down in the Caribbean, which ultimately became Superstorm Sandy! Besides, once the 2017 hurricane season is behind us, we can all sit back, fire up our home heating systems, and keep our eyes peeled for the first 2017-2018 Winter Nor'easter season to appear. The Mayor's office recently announced the allocation of $7 million dollars towards the restoration of Sunset Cove in Broad Channel. Kudos to both Dan Mundy Sr. and Jr., Broad Channel's very own "A" Team," which has worked long and hard to ensure the clean-up and environmentally sound restoration of the 12 acre parcel of land on the marsh islands of Jamaica Bay (formerly known as Schmitt’s Marina), which was acquired by the Parks Department back in 2009. I have been told by a reliable source that Dan Mundy Jr. was recently spotted on his back deck quoting Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith to
no one in particular, "I love it when a plan comes together!" And now time for something completely different. Admittedly, when it comes to food I am no gourmand but recently Grace and the girls took me over to Belle Harbor for brunch at the Pico Kitchen and Cantina on Beach 129th street where I thoroughly enjoyed my meal consisting of a Jumbo Lump Crab Cake covered with sunny side eggs, home fries and a hollandaise sauce. Grace and my daughter, Amy were also all smiles as they enjoyed their favorite, panko crusted french toast with caramelized bananas, whipped cream and maple syrup. I also got a big kick out of the use of Patron Silver Tequila bottles as each table's water carafe. A pleasant ambiance, reasonable prices, terrific food and friendly service have guaranteed Pico as a place on the Mahon clan's Continued on page 29
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