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Poseidon Pitches In PARADE CREW HELPING LOCAL BIZ – AND YOU CAN WIN $500

By Bert Sanders

As the snow keeps falling, it’s important to remind ourselves that summer does exist, will come, and is right around the corner. Members of the Rockaway Mermaid Brigade do not require such a reminder, as they are incessantly in a state of meticulous preparation for the much-anticipated Rockaway summer. While the air is still bustling with uncertainty, uneasiness and the frost of February, the Brigade has its sails set for calmer seas, and a return to the type of abnormality that defines this beach community.

Under “normal” times, the Brigade would be preparing its yearly invasion of the Knights of Columbus for, what would be, the fifth annual Poseidon’s Prom. They would be preparing to crown a king and queen.

They would be purchasing glitter and aquatic decorations, and they would be begging Florida’s newest real estate tycoon, DJ Paddy Tubz, to fly up north to light up the dance floor. However, these times are anything but normal, and as Hunter S. Thompson aptly stated, “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” As expected, Rockaway’s favorite weirdos are prepared to go pro.

This year, instead of harassing all of the small businesses in the neighborhood for donations for the prom raffle, the Brigade has decided to pay homage to all of the small businesses that have helped get The Poseidon’s Parade off the ground each year. The Brigade is proud to announce that they

are raffling off a cash prize to a lucky local business supporter. The plan is simple. You can earn raffle tickets by supporting local businesses. On March 19, the Brigade’s favorite internet sensation, and running prom queen, “TheGingerLadd” will draw a winner on her weekly podcast, and one lucky mer-person will win $500 provided by Poseidon’s Parade Inc. Each week, a member of the Brigade will write an article about one of the businesses in the raffle, so keep checking The Rockaway Times to get in on the action! The raffle tickets were designed by former Rockaway artist, Marybef Rivera. “I just wanted to give back to the Rockaway community that I left behind so many years ago,” she stated from her perch in the snowy hills of Staten Island.

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Rockaway Staple, Rogoff ’s, Set to Close

By Katie McFadden

It’s the end of an era. Beloved card and gift store, Rogoff ’s, is set to close this month.

The orange and green price tags with the Rogoff ’s name on their products will soon be the only remnants that people will have to remember the store that has served the community for more than 80 years. What remains on shelves is marked 50% off as the owner tries to liquidate. Rogoff ’s, located at 212 Beach 116th Street, is set to close by the middle of the month, according to owner, Peter Patel.

Rogoff ’s has been a longtime staple in Rockaway. Archives, the former store awning and a 2013 obituary for one of the former owners, Jerry Rogoff, say the brand started in 1937.

However, daughter of the original owner, Sam Rogoff, says he first opened a store called Admiration on Beach 116th Street in 1938, before selling it in 1945 to start his Rogoff ’s toy store. Old photos provided by historian James Supple show the original Rogoff ’s once stood where Last Stop is now located. It is not clear when the store made the move to its current location. In 1963, the family also opened a second Rogoff ’s nearby on Rockaway Beach Boulevard that predominantly sold bicycles and outdoor furniture. The toy store was a go-to for kids and families, many of whom went there to buy kits to make model cars and planes. In 1993, the Rogoff family sold the store. It is not clear who owned it after, but current owner, Peter Patel says his family bought the store in 1998 and they’ve been operating it since, as a one-stop shop for toys, cards, novelties, school and beach supplies and more on Beach 116th Street.

After owning the business for roughly 23 years, Patel says, “it was good when the business was good.” However, it wasn’t always easy doing business in Rockaway.

Patel faced a number of obstacles since purchasing the

store. Just a year in, he faced a battle with the city, which wanted to remove the Q22 bus stop around the corner from his store in 1999. Business was steady until Hurricane Sandy set things on a downward path. With more than $200,000 in flood damage, especially to stock in the basement, and the store facing a minor ceiling fire just months later in February 2013, Patel struggled with the decision to reopen, but ultimately decided on taking a chance.

Once reopened, Rogoff ’s dealt with the constant issue of aggressive panhandling on the block, which kept some customers away. Some customers turned to other outlets such as large online retailers like Amazon for their needs. Then the coronavirus pandemic became a struggle that the store has been unable to overcome.

“There is no business,” Patel told The Rockaway Times.

“People shop online or go to bigger stores and this pandemic is killing everything.

There’s been no business for the past 12 months,” he said.

Part of that struggle included having to close the store completely during lockdown from March to May 2020.

Longtime store assistant MaryAnn Lester reiterated that struggle. “It’s been going downhill. People don’t come out the way they did. They shop online. With Sandy, it took too long for us to come back and then people found other places to go,” Lester said.

Patel considered selling the business before closing, but

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ultimately realized it wasn’t an option. “Nobody is interested in going into this kind of business anymore,” he said. “I feel bad about closing, but I have to do it because I can’t continue losing money.”

Lester, who has worked at the store since Patel took over, says Rogoff ’s will truly be missed. “We’ve always had what people needed. People are going to realize what they’re really missing when

we close, with school supplies and all that. But we haven’t been getting the business. It’s a shame when you have the buses, the trains and all of that stuff here, it shouldn’t be like this. It should be booming,” she said. Adding that in addition to people missing the store, she will miss the customers. “I’m really going to miss the people,” she said.

Rogoff ’s is expected to close sometime next week.

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Adopt a Bear for a Good Cause

By Katie McFadden

Love is in the bear! The Little North Pole may be the king of Christmas decorations in Rockaway, but this time, they’re doing a little something to share the love for Valentine’s Day. On Sunday, February 14, they’ll be hosting an adopt a bear driveby event, in which kids can take home a love-stuffed plush in an effort to give back to those in need.

All are welcome to drive by the home of the Little North Pole at 144-03 Neponsit Avenue on Sunday, between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., for a chance to take home a Valentine’s bear that was born right at the Little North Pole. For a donation of $10 and some non-perishable food items, kids, or whoever wants one, can get a bear. Each bear comes with its own name and birth certificate. Joe Mure and Jodi Tucci are hoping the bears will “make some children smile,” while the donations will

be used to help stock the St. Camillus food pantry. “We’re looking to help out the food pantry that is feeding some of the people in Rockaway who are struggling to feed themselves,” Mure said. “On one hand, we hope to put a smile on a child’s face, while at the same time, help people who are having a difficult time and we hope to make them smile also.”

As with some regular adoptions, these bear cubs come a little bit older. They were born at the Little North Pole in 2019—a year when things seemed much simpler. “We don’t want to really give kids memories of 2020 because there’s a lot that went wrong. 2020 was not a good year for people, so our bears were born in 2019 and they’re ready for adoption! It’s like with a regular adoption, not everyone gets a newborn,”

Mure joked.

While Mure decks his home out for the holidays, just a few hearts will decorate the windows this weekend. After all, it’s all about the bears and collecting donations for a good cause. However, the event won’t be hard to miss as a tent will be outside, decorated with balloons as the “cupid squad” will be on hand to hand out the bears to their new owners on Sunday. “We’re trying to make it as festive as we can without the lights,” Mure said.

Mure decided to give the donations to St. Camillus’ food pantry after asking around for

who needs help. “I spoke with Rockaway WISH to see if they knew of any pantries and they said Father Rich at St. Camillus gives out food every Wednesday and they could use the help, so we figured we’d help them,” Mure said. “Father Rich loved the idea.”

Cars can start lining up before 2 p.m. at Beach 145th and Neponsit Avenue, heading down towards the home.

Covid safety practices will be in effect, so all of those who come to the drive-by are asked to wear a mask, even when in their cars, to keep themselves and others safe.

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***** People of District 31 (Far Rockaway), here’s a reminder that a Special Election will be held Tuesday, February 23. Early voting begins February 13. Pesach Osina, Selvena Brooks, Manny Silva, Shaun Rux, and Latoya Benjamin are some of the names we know through their activism in Rockaway. Last we checked, there are nine candidates. This will be one of the first races that uses ranked-choice voting. ***** Old people move to Florida but they all don’t retire. One guy moved to Tampa and won the Super Bowl. ***** As of Friday, February 12, restaurants can now open indoor dining with 25% capacity. We hope this helps establishments get through these tough times.

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reservations, especially on Valentine’s Day. ***** John Edwards, impresario of The Rockaway Running Series, says there will be a Valentine’s Day Half Marathon and brunch on Saturday, February 13. The hope is to use St. Camillus gym to allow for social distancing and shelter from the elements. Check www.rockapulcorun.com to register and get more information. ***** Ever notice the abstract art outside Beach Channel High School?

A couple of sculptures called “The Family” have been there since 1974. The artist who created the pieces, Constantio Nivola, was an Italian immigrant who died in 1988. Many of his pieces can be found on public spaces like parks and housing projects. There are some calling for the protection of the work since many have graffiti or showing wear and tear. ***** We’re sad to pass on the news that Frank Abbracciamento died January 28. A Brooklyn native and longtime Belle Harbor resident, the lifetime restauranteur

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designed, built and operated the famed Abbracciamento on the Canarsie Pier. He never got the business out of his blood as he started a new place in Lynbrook just last year. Frank was 77 and his survived by his wife Aniko of Far Rockaway and other family including his mother, Frances, who is 107 and still lives in Breezy Point. ***** Councilman Eric Ulrich announced some news regarding the old Neponsit Nursing Home.

DOC has deemed it unsafe and OMG has funded $5M for demolition. Current owners, Health and Hospitals, would like to star construction in the next fiscal year.

NYC Parks id prepared to take on management of the property after demolition. A public hearing and board approval will be required. ***** We really have to question the wisdom of having people (many over 65) wait on lines outside during the winter waiting for the vaccine shot. Have them line up in a hallway (at Beach Channel).

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ing! ***** The next Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair will be held on Thursday, February 18 at 2 p.m.

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Instructions on how to participate will be emailed the day of the event to those who register. ***** Start going through your great Rockaway photos. We’ll have details about the annual Rockaway Times Photo Contest in next week’s issue. You can still send photos for our weekly feature, Local Color, to Mail@Rockawaytimes.com. Entries for the photo contest will be a different email address. Please pardon the brag: but The Rockaway Times Photo Contest is one of the signature events of the year! Stay tuned for details.

Neponsit Home Set For Wrecking Ball

As The Rockaway Times was going to press we learned City Councilman Eric Ulrich posted this notice online: “I received the following information from the Mayor’s Office regarding the former Neponsit Nursing Home located at 149-25 Rockaway

Beach Blvd.: As you may know healthcare services ceased at this location in 1997, and it is costly for NYC Health and Hospitals to maintain. The Department of Buildings has deemed the structure unsafe, and NYC Office of Management and Budget has funded the demolition in the January Plan for $5M and H+H would like to start construction next fiscal year after completing design.

NYC Parks is prepared to take on management of the Neponsit site after demolition. A public hearing and board approval will be required.”

Recent storms have taken their toll as well on the long-neglected structure.

Parts of the roof have ripped free and a passageway between buildings has collapsed.

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This Week in History FEBRUARY 11 Joanne Smith was born.

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Covid-19 Tracker 02/01 - 02/07 As parts of Rockaway have seen increases in Covid-19 cases, it’s important to keep track of how the neighborhood is doing with coronavirus. Robby Schwach of Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office has been hard at work, tracking down the details for each Rockaway zip code. We are sharing this info each week.

Schwach noted that since New Year’s Day, 2,555 residents of Rockaway and Broad Channel have tested positive for COVID-19. Since March of 2020, 626 residents of Rockaway and Broad Channel have died of COVID-19.

The latest info represents changes between 02/01/202102/07/2021.

In 11691, positive cases increased by 188 from 5,371 to 5,559. There were six new deaths in this period, bringing the total number of deaths to 401.

In 11692, cases went up by 51, from 1,307 to 1,358. There were no new deaths in this period, and the total remains at 96.

In 11693, cases rose by 27 from 782 to 809. There were no new deaths, and the total remains at 31.

In 11694, there was an increase in cases by 36, from 1,675 to 1,711. There were no new deaths and the total remains at 91.

In 11697, cases rose by 11, from 429 to 440. There were no new deaths in this period, and the total remains at seven.

The seven-day rolling average of positive tests by zip code: As of February 6, 11691 is 9.58%, 11692 is 9.11%, 11693 is 7.81%, 11694 is 5.62%, 11697 is 8.92% Please remember to wear a mask, particularly indoors and where social distancing is not possible.

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Embrace Indoor Dining & Show Local Love for Valentine’s Day

By Katie McFadden

The reopening of indoor dining on Friday is a sweet treat to kick off Valentine’s weekend, so start making those reservations for wherever your heart desires and show some love to local restaurants. However, there are some spots that will also be offering special deals and menus for Valentine’s Day weekend.

Some of our advertisers have some sweet deals for their return to indoor dining this Valentine’s weekend. Bungalow Bar will have a special menu for a quality night on the town. Consider the tuna tar tar, New Zealand grilled lamb chops, oyster Rockefeller, a porterhouse for two, pan seared Chilean sea bass, baked stuffed lobster, or favorites from their regular menu of course. Reservations are a must! Call 718-9452100 to reserve a table.

On Valentine’s Day, Thai Rock is hosting a special Valentine’s dinner for $99 per person with seatings at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The night will include live music by Dorothy Wagner. The four-course pre-fix menu includes a bottle of champagne or wine for two, a choice of one of four appetizers, including dumplings and their new golden basket wrappers; a choice of house green salad or tom yum soup; entrees including Ba-Mee Ped (roasted duck in Bangkok soup), Pad Thai Ayudthaya (with shrimp), Pickles and Friends (marinated chicken with fried potatoes and pickles) or Nuer Yang (marinated skirt steak); and finished off with a choice of dessert including chocolate lava cake, raspberry cheesecake or sorbet. To reserve a table, call 718-945-5111 or head to thairock.us Whit’s End is hosting an event for those who might find Valentine’s Day a little overrated. He’s throwing an Anti-Valentine’s Day party on Valentine’s Day featuring a live DJ, good eats and good company. To reserve a table for lunch or dinner, call 718-945-4100.

If you’re not quite ready for a night out, A&S At the Harbor catering has some lovely deals for an at-home date night with the family or your sweetheart.

They have a special selection

of heart-shaped goodies from lobster or cheese raviolis, prosciutto or cheese breads, rice or risotto balls and more. They also have packages featuring lobster tails, filet mignon, heart-shaped ravioli, salad or vegetables and heart shaped linzer tarts or chocolate covered strawberries for $150. Plus a $195 seafood-lovers package that includes crab cakes, baked clams, lobster tails, filet mignon, lobster ravioli, tomato mozzarella or string beans almondine, heart shaped rice balls, and desserts. They also have $65 dinner specials (2 person minimum) with a choice of appetizer, pasta, vegetable and entre. To order, call 718-634-4939 and head to www.as-harborcaterers.com for the full menu.

Change it up with newcomer Bar Marseille in Arverne by the Sea and escape with their menu inspired by the south of France.

Their Valentine’s specials include tuna belly tartare, a winter salad, seafood linguine, duck leg confit and red velvet cake. Call 310-384-5666 to reserve.

Happy Jack’s is making it all about brunch with 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. seatings on Saturday and Sunday. They’ll have a special menu with a choice of a poached eggs benedict, a traditional Irish breakfast, a breakfast sandwich special, a charbroiled sirloin burger, a basket of muffins for the table and unlimited champagne, mimosas, wine and beer for just $30 per person. Call 347-897-6821 to reserve.

Take advantage of the Last Stop’s Valentine’s menu for two, with an appetizer choice of clams or shrimp, an entrée choice of lobster, NY strip steak and lobster tail or prime rib and lobster tail, plus a piece of cake for dessert for $120. Call 718-

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As we went to press, we didn’t notice any other Valentine’s specials, but local restaurants are ready to welcome you all with open arms for indoor dining or takeout.

In Rockaway Beach, consider making it a brunch date at Bernadettes on Beach 96th (347-319-7994) or dinner at Uma’s (917-865-6261), Elegante (718-634-3914) or Oasis (718318-3888). For your barbecue fix, consider Batesy’s (929-3435593) or RBQ (718-318-7427).

Consider spending the day in Breezy Point at the BayHouse (347-926-4926 or Kennedy’s (718-945-0202).

Take advantage of the indoor and outdoor seating on Beach 129th Street with Jameson’s (718-474-9364), La Sorrentina (718-474-1775) or Pico (718945-3474) or head around the corner to the Harbor Light (718474-2202). Reserve your spot on Beach 116th Street at The Chef’s Table (718-318-5100), Osake (718-945-8888) or BrazMex (929254-2192).

Consider a day at The Rockaway Hotel on Beach 108th Street. They’ll be hosting one last Valentine’s Market on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., so you have a chance to pick up some last-minute gifts. Then set your heart on dining. They’ll be hosting a Valentine’s weekend brunch on the Rooftop and a three-course pre-fixed dinner menu for $75 per person. There will be live music throughout the weekend. To reserve a table, head to therockawayhotel.com or call 718-474-1216.

At this point, pre-orders are closed for most of Rockaway’s sweet shops, but if you stop by

any of them this Valentine’s Day, they may have some extra treats to pick up for your sweetie. Fat Cardinal Bakery (196 Beach 92nd Street) has come up with some festive concoctions like a bouquet of brownie pops, a chocolate heart cake for two, rose cupcakes and more. Rockaway Beach Bakery (87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is taking orders for sweet treats such as conversation heart cookies that say cute to funky messages, like “You stink,” plus a chocolate cheesecake, chocolate covered strawberries and red velvet cupcakes.

New gluten-free bakery, Raquel Confections on Beach 96th Street is accepting orders through Friday, February 12.

They’re offering boxes stocked with cookies, brownies, linzer tarts, cake pops and assorted chocolates for one for $30 or for two for $50. They also have sixinch strawberry cheesecakes for $45 and red velvet cheesecakes for $55. And don’t forget about the original—Ciro’s Pastry Shop on Beach 129th for pastries and cookies galore.

If something colder is calling your heart, you can’t go wrong with ice cream, but Mara’s Ice Cream Parlor (92-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd) is in love mode, and this week they’re serving up Sweetheart Floats, a chocolate dipped strawberry shake, breakable chocolate hearts and more.

Before your date, consider treating yourself to a new datenight outfit by stopping at Lana’s Loft (114-04 Beach Channel Drive). Lana has all your red and pink options ready for a lovely night on the town.

If you want to look your best, Nicole Frontera Beauty is your go-to for deep treatments. They offer a variety of wellness services and body treatments and for Valentine’s Day, they’re looking to give you the perfect pucker with a free lip kit when you book a lip filler treatment or 15% off a lip blush service. If you’re looking for that hot bod, they’re also offering 20% off on select body treatments. Call 718-945-1100 for your free consultation.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, show your local businesses some love this Valentine’s Day and every day!

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By Katie McFadden

At a time when civil rights have again become a prominent issue in society and as we celebrate Black History Month, a new film, “Judas and the Black Messiah” serves to tell the story of such issues surrounding a historic event and figure in Illinois. The highly anticipated film is set to hit theaters and HBO Max on Friday, February 12 and Nicholas Velez, a longtime Rockaway local with a supporting role in the film, is about to make personal history with his first big screen debut.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the story of the rise of charismatic 1960s civil rights leader, Fred Hampton, the Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and how FBI informant Bill O’Neal, who appears to bond with Hampton, ultimately betrays him. The film, a Warner Bros. production directed by Shaka King, stars Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton and Lakeith Stanford as O’Neal, but locals may recognize longtime Rockaway resident Nicholas Velez in his supporting role as Jose "Cha Cha" Jimenez.

For Velez, who grew up in Arverne and Far Rockaway and attended St. Camillus Catholic Academy, acting runs in the family. His father, Community Board 14 member, Jose Velez, has made several appearances on the stage of the Rockaway Theatre Company. Nicholas Velez had gone to Penn State to study economics and enter the business world, but after graduating, he found himself wanting to try something different—acting. “I always went to watch my dad at the community theater and his sister, my aunt, is an actress that has been in a good number of tv shows and films, and I felt like I had the support behind me, so it was something I knew I could give a try,” he said.

Velez joined a program at The Acting Studio in Manhattan to study the art and as his talent grew, so did his opportunities. After ac-

Nicholas Velez (right) in _Judas and the Black Messiah._ Photo from Warner Bros. Pictures.

thing he knew, Velez was flown out to Cleveland to shoot the film for a few weeks at the end of 2019.

Velez had landed the role of Jose "Cha Cha" Jimenez. As Velez explains, “Cha Cha was the leader of the Young Lords.

They were akin to the Black Panthers, except they were all Latino and fighting for their people.

Fred Hampton took notice and wanted them to join forces with him and a couple of other groups to form the Rainbow Coalition.

I play the Young Lords leaders.”

During the filmNicholas Velez. Photo by Stephanie Girard. ing, Velez was able to meet the real-life quiring a manager and agent in Cha Cha, an encounter that New York, he landed some small he wasn’t expecting. “It was a television roles in "Blue Bloods," surprise. He was there one of the days we were shooting. The "Bull," and "The Deuce."

In September 2019, his man- director told me the real Cha ager came across another op- Cha was there and I tried to portunity that required Velez play it off with a smile, but I got to make a self-tape with audi- so anxious as soon as I heard tion material for a project that that,” Velez recalled. “I got to had a coded name at the time. meet him, and it was kind of Velez recorded the tape and surreal, but we had a really nice within a few weeks he got a call conversation and I got over my for an in-person audition with anxiousness. He’s a great guy.”

Velez was able to draw inthe casting director in November 2019. He got the part. Next spiration from the real man he

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was playing two days before Velez filmed his major scene.

“There’s this pivotal moment in the movie where I give a big speech and it’s centered around police brutality and something that happens to one of the members of my party. I knew it was my big moment to shine, so I had been preparing for it for a while,” he said.

Velez hopes that his execution of that speech on the big screen, in a film that already has award-worthy buzz, will land him more roles. “It’s definitely the biggest thing I’ve done so far and hopefully it leads to more opportunities for me in my career,” Velez said.

Velez is so committed to acting that in January 2020, he made the move from New York to Los Angeles. However, he hasn’t forgotten about his roots. Over the holidays, Velez returned to New York to visit his family and even gave them a sneak preview of “Judas and the Black Messiah” in full. “I got an advanced screener and I got to watch it with mom and dad three weeks ago,” Velez said.

“I was excited to watch it with my parents because I have a lot of support from them. They’ve been a huge part of my success and are always rooting for me to do well, so it was a huge moment to watch it for the first time with them. My dad was really happy to see it, but the movie left my mom stunned. It is really tragic at the end and it really moved her and it made me proud to be a part of the movie even more. I’m looking forward to more people seeing it,” he said.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” drops on home screens through HBO Max and in theaters, where theaters are open, on Friday, February 12. As most theaters remain closed in New York and Los Angeles due to coronavirus, Velez says most will see it on HBO Max, including himself. He plans to have a watch party with friends in Los Angeles on Friday. “I’m really excited to see what people think,” Velez said.

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Local Could Use A Boost After Snowblower Accident Local resident Walter White Jr. was seriously injured while clearing snow from the sidewalk after the snowstorm last week. When a piece of ice blocked the mechanism, he reached in to clear it. The blades cut off the tops of his middle and index fingers. Surgery to restore his severed fingers is tedious and not always successful. Pins and screws have been inserted in the fingers.

White, who works as a contractor with Miracle Movers RBNY, does not have health insurance, unemployment insurance, disability insurance and is not covered by worker's compensation. He and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child, a daughter, in March.

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The family is facing huge bills for surgery and rehabilitation while Walter is now out of work due to his injury.

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You can contribute through Venmo: WalterWhiteRBNY, go to GoFundMe and search Walter White to make a donation, or send a check payable to Walter White c/o GGRDC at Beacon Rehab, 140 Beach 113th Street, Rockaway Park NY 11694.

If you can help with a contribution or some other way, you can call Assembly District Leader Lew M. Simon at (718) 945-1216. Simon urges the community to stand up for one of its own in their time of need.

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Community Board February Meeting Wrap Up

By Dan Guarino

Community Board 14 met via Zoom on Tuesday, February 9, with 85 attending.

District Manager Jonathan Gaska reported a letter has been sent to Senator Chuck Schumer requesting funding and immediate assistance by this spring for Rockaway’s severely storm-ravaged beaches. It points out they are “not only local beaches, but service the whole city.”

Gaska announced the Army Corps of Engineers will attend next month’s meeting with “updates on an important issue. I can’t tell you what it is yet. But it is good news.” Chairperson Dolores Orr praised the Department of Sanitation’s “incredible job” with recent heavy snowstorms.

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato reported on ongoing deliberations regarding Governor Cuomo’s proposed New York State budget. “There are massive cuts, especially to education,” she said. But they are going over each item carefully, sending back recommendations until an acceptable final budget is reached.

Sending her own letter regarding beach erosion to Schumer, she stated “it looks good for federal funding.”

Amato, along with Safe Horizon and the Shalom Task Force will hold online discussion on Thursday, February 18 6-7:30 p.m. in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. “We want to make sure our teens are aware and are in a healthy environment,” she said. She will also host the NYC Department of Finance seminar to help residents with their Notice of Property Value statement, and online CPR in early March.

Regarding reported difficulties with scheduling COVID-19 vaccine shots, she noted no immediate fix is available, but constituents, especially seniors, can call her office at 718-945-9550 for assistance.

Ciara Donley from Councilman Eric Ulrich’s staff reported free, no-appointment COVID testing is available Mondays and Tuesdays, except for February 15, 9:30- 4 p.m., throughout the month at their offices at 114-12 Beach Channel Drive.

Borough President Donovan Richards’ staffer Malik Sanders advised the BP will be joining the meetings in the near future.

Joseph Addabbo’s representative Sandee Doremus reported the State Senator is currently working on a long list of bills affecting Rockaway. State Senator James Sanders’ Stephanie Castillo Samoy reported he is holding monthly community leader call with “to air out issues they are aware off.”

Representing Queens DA Melinda Katz, Dan Brown announced they are having a winter coat drive. Coats can be dropped off at Queens Borough Hall and other locations.

For more information call 718286-6000 or email dtbrown@ queensda.org. They are also conducting a Scam Awareness and Fraud seminar on March 10.

Contact 718-286-6000 for more details and to register.

Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson announced proposed legislation to reduce NYCHA rents accordingly due to utility outages and to have healthcare agencies test their staff for COVID. He also voted to pass bills for up to eight paid hours for all workers to get the vaccine, and to extend enhanced death benefits for families of municipal workers who have passed on from the pandemic.

Guest speaker Rachel Amar from the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings explained OATH is the “city agency you go to contest a summons issued by any city department” other than for traffic or parking violations. A large percentage are issued by the Department of Sanitation, and thousands go into default because “people don’t know what to do with them.”

“A default judgement can result in a negative impact of your credit score,” even while many are struggling financially due to the pandemic. OATH has sent invitation mailings to pop-up courts and also has online hearings and one-click summons responses.

You can reach the OATH Help Center at www1.nyc.gov/site/ oath/about/help-center.page.

Next, Omar Suarez of the NYC Campaign Finance Board made a presentation on Ranked Choice

Voting. The upcoming special election for City Council District 31, which includes Rockaway, will be the second time it will be used.

He explained primary and special election voters can choose up to five candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives more than 50% of firstchoice votes, counting will continue until those with the lowest vote tallies are eliminated. “You still have a chance to weigh in even if your first-choice candidate is counted out,” Suarez said. Early voting runs from February 13 to 21, with election day on February 23.

During Public Speaking, Democratic District Leader Lew Simon asked for volunteers to drive and deliver food to help seniors in the area. Those interested can call 718-945-1216.

Also, donations to help injured resident Walter White can be sent to Good Government Regular Democratic Club, 140 Beach 113th Street, Rockaway Park NY 11694 or sent via Venmo to @WalterWhiteRBNY. Bayswater Civic Association’s Eugene Falik, asked the Board to write to the DEC requesting storm drains be equipped with gates so sewage does not overflow into streets, and to alert them when repair is needed.

Adapting newer designs now being installed in Broad Chanel was later discussed for this and other peninsula street raising projects.

Director Susan Lavin of Kingsborough Community College introduced the My Turn Program for 50+ seniors. Their Aging Mastery program, Tuesday/ Thurs 3-4:30pm April 27-May 27 offers tips on sleep, exercise, financial fitness, advanced planning and senior-centric food/ cooking lessons. For more information call 718-368-5079.

Christine Rock of The Campaign Against Hunger announced they’re looking forward to re-opening the market at their farm on Beach 45th Street and Beach Channel drive this Spring, where they grow over 100 varieties of fresh produce. Cash, credit cards and EBT will be accepted.

TCAH is also offering free tax prep help. Contact 718-773-3551

or tcahnyc.org for info.

Christine James announced the Bring Back Rockaway residents’ group is kicking off a peninsula-wide clean up event on April 24. More details will follow and the Board offered to help get the word out.

Reporting for CB14’s Health and Social Services Committee, Felicia Johnson and Sonia Moise announced the number of patients testing positive for COVID at St. Johns Hospital has gone down. The hospital has also been designated to provide the vaccine solely for health caseworkers/first responders throughout the entire peninsula. Patients will need to bring ID and proof of their work status. For assistance contact 718-869-7750 or ehis.org.

The Committee also met with Planned Parenthood which would like to have a mobile van here provide women’s health services such as mammograms, STD testing and pregnancy testing, OB-GYN, family planning.

As they offer diagnostics only, they are looking to collaborate with St. John’s and others to provide follow up treatment. The co-chairs will work with Director Gaska to work out the logistics and help get information out to the community.

Under Old/New Business, the Board agreed to join Scholars Academy’s student government and School Leadership Team to support keeping in place Sibling Priority polices even though the city has shifted to a school admissions lottery system.

They agreed also to oppose National Park Service’s proposal to move the Rockaway Little League from Fort Tilden to fields in Breezy Point’s beach club areas. Among other issues, they cited the lack of public transportation would cut off participation for many families.

Gaska reported DOT, which is doing a study of traffic safety issues for Seagirt Boulevard’s entirety from Nassau County’s borderline to Rockaway Freeway, will present at March’s meeting.

Finally, Chairperson Orr asked all to support the local restaurants, which re-open this Friday with 25% indoor capacity, and wished all a happy Valentine and Presidents Days.

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Welcome to The Almeda Club

By Daniel Lynch

The Almeda Club, located on 69-62 Almeda Avenue, “is what happens when two Rockaway natives create and curate a space to expand upon their pastime interests.” However, The Club is even more than that. It’s a surf club, a barbershop, a retail space and a conduit of ceaseless generosity used to give back to the community (and beyond). More on that shortly.

Upon entering, you instantly feel at home. It is a guarantee that you will be warmly welcomed by Graham Hill and Joe Falcone, the owners of The Almeda Club. In addition, the space is exceptionally comfortable with their custom hand-carved pieces of furniture that could be in an art museum. You will find yourself observing the architecture of the space from front to back, top to bottom.

Each detail was meticulously crafted by hand “to create a comfortable environment for residents and visitors of Rockaway Beach alike,” the owners say.

The awe doesn’t end within the confines of these four walls, which was transformed from the home of a former deli. There is also a courtyard in the rear where one will find a serene sauna, which was custom built by Hill and Falcone. If you are lucky enough, you may also find Blaine just outside of the yard. Blaine Campbell is the owner and head chef of CC Jerkbox. On any given day you may find him preparing some of the best jerk cuisine in the tri-state area. “He is a part of the team,” Hill says. “We met Blaine during the renovation. He came over with his tools and offered to help us build out the Club.

Months went by as we worked shoulder to shoulder every day to get ready for our opening. We were so thankful for his guidance and help and we were looking for the best way to say thank you. We reached out to our good friend, Whitney, of Whit’s End, and asked him if he was using his trailer. We

Blaine Campbell, owner of CC Jerkbox.

Joe Falcone and Graham Hill are the faces behind The Almeda Club.

The Almeda Club sometimes hosts food giveaways.

Inside The Almeda Club.

explained that Blaine lent us a hand and we wanted to help him launch his business in the courtyard. Whitney, to no surprise, gave Blaine the trailer.”

That desire to help others is paid forward at The Almeda

Club. “Giving back and helping others is not as important as it is fundamental for us. We strongly believe that the times we are in calls for businesses to track their footprint on the community as carefully as they track

their streams of revenue,” the owners said.

Since opening last year, Hill and Falcone have made this apparent, not only through their words, but through their actions. Outside of the storefront, The Almeda Club hosts one of the many community refrigerators in and around New York City which provides free food and drink to whoever, whenever. This fridge is made possible with help from Rockaway Mutual Aid. “When we first heard about the project, we were excited to be involved. The community refrigerator is the ideal first impression of our Club for a newcomer. We feel that out of all of our services, hosting the refrigerator best represents our intentions as a business.” The two have also been known to organize and host meal distribution events as well, helping to provide hot meals to those in need.

Along with helping others, The Almeda Club is a hub for useful services. As part surf shop, they offer storage space for your surfing equipment, they provide lockers for multiple boards and room to hang wetsuits. Outdoor showers are also available. The homemade sauna is even available for their members to warm up and sweat it out before or after a surf session. All for a monthly fee. Looking for a fresh cut? The Almeda Club doubles as a barbershop, offering haircuts by appointment, in authentic barbershop chairs.

In addition to the services they provide, the Club also offers their own line of quality goods, from surfboards to clothing. If you are looking to update your wardrobe, be sure to pick up a Champion Reverse Weave Almeda Hoodie or their 100% cotton custom T-shirts.

These pieces are one of a kind.

The Almeda Club is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can either visit the space in person or shop online at www.TheAlmedaClub. com. For more info and appointments, call 347-619-9009.

Also, be sure to follow them on Instagram @thealmedaclub to stay up to date!

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THE POWER OF LOVE The most amazing thing about life is love. In all of its forms, shapes, intensities and colors. The symbol of love is the heart shape and contained within this is compassion, gratitude, generosity and forgiveness. Compassion: acting in genuine concern for others, Gratitude: acknowledging blessings, showing appreciation and kindness. Generosity: giving on a grand scale in a quiet way. Forgiveness: freeing oneself of dissatisfactions and resentments and shifting to overcome

These are tall orders but in my experience definitely able to bring about. Having the intention to be compassionate, to be grateful, to be generous and to be forgiving, is a first step. The energy required to see the light and to make subtle changes just follows.

The big realization is the intention towards love. “I want to be compassionate. I want to feel and know what it is to be compassionate and do so on a daily basis all the days of my life.” Once that intention is heart-felt, I can guarantee

that it will manifest at some point in time. Remembering that things don’t happen in the time we want or think they should happen!

These powers of love and intentions of love are so strong and can change negativities in a big way. There just must be focused attention and intention from the heart. In the face of adversity, place the attention in an intention for love, peace and joy. Imagine the outcome. We cannot ignore that there are issues that come up with those close in our lives that may seem to compromise the presence of love; these are temporary if we know with our hearts that the attention and intention will prevail.

The mind can also help with this process of living in a loving heart with a little shift of attitude. Thinking hard on shifting negatives to positives, however far-fetched it may seem, and then giving some time and space to let the inner workings shift and change. The key for me personally here is to give some time and space rather than keeping the thoughts on

Page 27 what is wrong. Having an intention in the mind to make a shift and then letting it go for a bit focusing on other things and letting the shift happen seemingly on its own. The inner workings at work.

The attention and intention in the heart space and the focus on mind positivity unite together in the body to be the ground from which love can grow. The power of love - compassion, gratitude, generosity and forgiveness - is a force of vigor and strength that can overcome any adversity, suffering or sorrow. It is within each of us and connecting to others from that powerful place will bring joy into your life. Find the way to compassion and ease with a smile to the love within your heart.

Celebrate all the love in your life!

May you be happy. May you be free. May you be grateful.

May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.

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Estate Planning Answers

By Nancy J. Brady

Last month in this column we reviewed the process by which a New Yorker’s estate passes when there is no will in place.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of having a last will and testament in place.

A last will and testament, when properly completed and supervised by an attorney, can meet many estate planning goals that cannot be met if there is no will in place. Some advantages to having a will include the ability to change the estate plan since the rules of intestacy will not apply; creating a will with an attorney is relatively easy, customizable, and can be changed; and a last will and testament can be drafted to make provisions for minor children or disabled loved ones who either could not, or should not inherit outright.

As you may recall from the last column, in New York, the

intestacy statute provides who will inherit a decedent’s property (if no beneficiary or joint owner is named on said property). Often, people wish their estate to pass differently than the intestacy statute delineates. For example, a married person often wants a surviving spouse to inherit the full value of an asset titled in the decedent spouse’s name alone.

Without a will in place, the intestacy statute provides for the surviving spouse to inherit the first $50,000.00 and half of the remaining value of an asset, and children to divide the other half. A will can be drafted to change this unwanted outcome, leaving the full value of the asset to a surviving spouse.

Additionally, by completing and executing a will a testator can partially or fully disinherit persons as well. People often have reasons to leave a child of theirs out of the will, for example if that child is estranged

or has a substance abuse issue. Alternatively, one’s child may not wish to inherit for the child’s own estate planning reasons, particularly if they have large estates and their own estate plan in place.

If a decedent leaves a disabled child behind any government benefits received by the disabled child could be jeopardized if there were no will, and the disabled child inherits via the intestacy statute.

A properly drafted will could include provisions for disabled individuals by including certain testamentary trust clauses, leaving government benefits intact for the disabled child.

A valid last will and testament can include persons who are not blood relatives, and/or charities if that is an important part of one’s estate plan. Often clients have a beloved niece, nephew or friend they would like included. Sometimes a person may

wish to include a bequest to a charity, which can be accommodated in a last will and testament.

Keep in mind, however, when a person dies with an asset titled in her name alone, with or without a will, surrogate’s court involvement will be necessary. For those estates in which the person died without a will, a process called “estate administration” will be needed before the assets can be distributed.

For estates in which there is a valid will, the process is called “probate.” Both processes involve the filing of certain documents with the surrogate’s court in the county in which the decedent resided. Estate administration can involve proving the validity of the decendent’s family tree, perhaps searching for lost relatives, with associated costs for court filings, genealogists Continued on page 29

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ESTATE PLANNING ANSWERS Continued from Page 28 and attorney’s fees. Probate can involve proving that a will is valid, can be open to will contests if any party is left less than they would have inherited had there been no will (as per the intestacy statute). So, this discussion has focused on why it is preferable to have a will in place, rather than having no will in place when an individual dies

with assets titled in her name alone. Our next column will focus on estate planning with “testamentary substitutes” to avoid estate administration proceedings or probate.

(Nancy Brady, RN, Esq., is a partner in the firm of Brady & Bader LLP. The attorneys can be reached at 1-718-945-7777.

The information in this article is general information and is not intended to be legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for specific legal advice).

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GERD is The Word Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is defined by its cardinal symptoms (recurrent and troublesome heartburn and regurgitation) or by its specific complications (esophagitis, peptic strictures [scarring and blockage of the esophagus], and Barrett esophagus). GERD is caused by stomach contents, which include very potent acids and digestive enzymes, reaching the esophagus. The stomach has a mucosal barrier that prevents its contents from digesting the stomach itself, but the esophagus does not have such a barrier.

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GERD involves dysfunction at the esophagogastric junction barrier, including loss of effective lower esophageal sphincter function, which allows acidic stomach contents to reach into the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter is a ring of muscle, similar to the rectal sphincter, located where the esophagus meets the stomach at the diaphragm. A properly functioning sphincter keeps stomach contents out of the esophagus. Transient sphincter relaxation is normal, for example to allow belching, but prolonged relaxation can contribute to GERD. A frequent contributor to GERD is a sliding hiatal hernia, where part of the stomach herniates upward through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. This prevents the eso-

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The usual symptoms of GERD are heartburn and acid regurgitation. Chest pain is also a common symptom.

Less common symptoms include dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), bleeding, chronic cough, asthma, chronic laryngitis, hoarseness, teeth erosions (from acid), belching, and bloating. Persons with these symptoms plus progressive dysphagia, involuntary weight loss, or bleeding should be immediately referred to a gastroenterologist for endoscopy as these symptoms may represent the development of malignancy.

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Normally this page would be full of events and happenings around town. With Coronavirus causing most, if not all events and meetings to be canceled, we can only list a limited number of events that are virtual or with social distancing in mind.

Kids Trivia Night Forefront Tutors, a tutoring agency founded in Rockaway is hosting a virtual trivia night for elementary school kids on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m.

There will be trivia on movies, tv shows, books and music and it’s free to participate. For info on how to access the virtual trivia night, call or text 929-605-3366.

V-Day Half Marathon Nothing gets your heart pumping like a brisk winter run. Rockapulco Run’s half marathon and post-race brunch are Saturday, February 13. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. on the boardwalk. The location is TBD but St. Camillus is expected to be the headquarters

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for number pickup. To register, very own personalized birth certificate. All donations go to head to Rockapulcorun.com the St. Camillus food pantry to help feed those in need.

World Wetlands Day Cleanup Virtual Knitalong Join the Jamaica Bay-RockJoin RISE for an online knitalaway Parks Conservancy, the American Littoral Society, and ong on Wednesday, February Assembly Member Jaime R. Wil- 17 at 2 p.m. All levels welcome. liams for a cleanup at Plumb For login info, see: www.riseroBeach Marsh in Brooklyn on ckaway.org/rise/events/ World Wetlands Day. Help reYouth Services and move harmful debris from this Education Committee important wetland. Meet at The CB14 Youth Services Plumb Beach March along the Belt Parkway between 10 a.m. and Education Committee will to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Febru- meet on Zoom on Wednesday, ary 13 to assist. Gloves, bags, February 17 at 6 p.m. to discuss tools will be provided. RSVP after-school activities with the NYPD and in-person learning. by emailing info@jbrpc.org.

For Zoom access info, check https://www1.nyc.gov/ Adopt a Valentine’s Bear out The Little North Pole is at it site/queenscb14/index.page again, this time bringing some Sea Changes Rockaway love to the community. For a Sundays $10 donation, as well as some Want to join in a global non-perishable food items, you can get a Valentine’s ted- movement of jumping into the dy bear born right at the Little ocean every week? Every SunNorth Pole at 144-03 Nepon- day at 2 p.m. head to the beach sit Ave. Mask up, drive by the or bay and jump on in. home between 2 p.m. and 3:30 Get Tested p.m., make your donations Think you have Covid-19? and receive your bear with its

Get Vaccinated The coronavirus vaccine is now open to some New Yorkers in various fields like health care, education, first responders or those ages 65 and older. To find out where you can get vaccinated, head to nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or to make appointments by phone, call 877-VAX4NYC Food Help for Seniors/ Disabled Are you a senior or disabled person who lives from Arverne to Neponsit and unable to get food during the pandemic? Contact Lew Simon or Jeanette M. Garramone for help at 718-945-1216. If you are able to donate any canned goods or food items to this cause, you can also reach out.

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LEGAL NOTICES JAMAICA 168 BG LLC, Artazs. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/26/2021. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 92-23 168th St, Jamaica, NY 11433. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Color Pop Publishing, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/07/2021. Cty: Queens.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 10-17 Jackson Ave., apt. 5C, Long Island City, NY 11101. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of QUEST FOR PERFECTION ENTERPRISE, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/01/20.

Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to QUEST FOR PERFECTION ENTERPRISE, LLC., 114-74 204 ST, ST. ALBANS, NY 11412. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of 25-81 99TH ST LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 11/30/2020. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 25-81 99th St Fl 1, East Elmhurst, NY 11369 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

116-12, LIBERTY AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NEW YORK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/13/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 352 Buckingham Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Candie World Kosmetix & Beauty L.L.C. Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/18/2020. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Candie World Kosmetix & Beauty L.L.C., 14112 181st Street, Jamaica, NY 11413.

Any lawful purpose.

Trunk of Finery LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 11/02/2020. Office in Queens Co.SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 54-57 82nd St Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

CAJADA LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/04/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 11525 227 Street, Queens, NY 11411. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Go Steinway LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/23/2020. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 21 21-68 Steinway St., Astoria, NY 11105.

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Notice of Formation of Celtic Hell’s Kitchen 608 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/20. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, P.O. Box 864045, Ridgewood, NY 11386. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Piedi Bianchi LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/06/2021. Cty: Queens.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 26910 Grand Central Pkwy., apt. 4A, Floral Park, NY 11005.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of MANAGE D BOOKS, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/21/2020.

Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Manage D Books LLC, 7301 220th ST, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.

Any lawful purpose.

94-09 JAMAICA AVE. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/09/20. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 251-04 86th Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Vima Realty LLC filed w/ SSNY on 1/4/21. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 72 E Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501. Purpose: any lawful.

SELIV LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/12/2020. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 85-26 37th Ave., Jackson Heights, NY 11372.

General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of WORD-NFASHIONS, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/08/2020.

Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail the process to Word-n-Fashions, LLC, 135-17 135th Ave. Ste. #3 So Ozone Park, 11420. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 140 WILLOW HEIGHTS RD LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/31/20. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 140 WILLOW HEIGHTS RD LLC, 107-44 105th Street Ozone Park, NY, 11417. Any lawful purpose.

Enigee, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/8/2021.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to The Russell Friedman Law Group, LLP, 400 Garden City Plaza, #500, Garden City, NY 11530. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of En-Camino Media LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/02/2020. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to En-Camino Media LLC, 39-10 103rd st, 2nd flr, Corona, NY 11368. Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MNN REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/14/2021, office location Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 29-10 120th Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation: VTN 998 Group LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/04/2021. Office Loc.: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 43-60 164 th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Forma tion of Jenn y Armstrong DDS, PLLC, Articles of Organiza tion Filed with the Secretar y of Sta te of New York (SSNY) on 01/21/2020. Office loca tion: Queens, NY. SSNY designa ted as a gent of LLC upon whom process a gainst it may be ser ved. SSNY shall mail process to Jenn y Armstrong DDS, PLLC, 5-11 47th Ave A pt 10A, Long Island City, NY 11101. An y la wful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICES Taxpundit LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 01/04/2021. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 84-56 130 Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

MAIN55 PROPERTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/02/19.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 148-14 60th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation for Unapologetic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/30/2020. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for services of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: 147-12 228th Street, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. Purpose: Any purpose deemed lawful by the court.

Team Asset LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/25/2014. Cty: Queens.

SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 3636 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11354. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of Montoya Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/15/2021. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against said LLC at 3039 33rd Street, Apt. 3R, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Wiwen, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/30/2020. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Wiwen, LLC, 70-03 172 Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qualification of BORDEN FUND X LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/21/20. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/14/20. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

ASK THE DOC Continued from Page 30 cer of the esophagus.

Lifestyle factors may reduce GERD symptoms, for example weight loss and smoking cessation. Elevation of the head of the bed and avoidance of late meals are also recommended. Alcohol, spicy foods, and chocolate should be avoided, and alkaline water and the Mediterranean diet can be helpful. The mainstay of treatment is the use of protein pump inhibitors, or PPIs, such as omeprazole and pantoprazole. PPIs block the production of stomach acid and raise the pH of the stomach. Emerging research, however, suggests

that long-term PPI use should be avoided, as there are indications that long-term use may be associated with kidney diseases, certain infections, osteoporosis, and gastric cancer.

Therefore, current recommendations are that once GERD symptoms have abated, PPI dosage should be tapered as low as possible, often just taken as symptoms warrant. As a last resort in treatment-resistant GERD, a surgical procedure called fundoplication may be warranted. This procedure reduces the hiatal hernia and puts the stomach back in the abdomen where it belongs.

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File No.: 2019-231/A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Stanley Meltzer, Jerome Meltzer, NYC Human Resources Administration, Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of LOUISE SCHORR, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained A copy of this citation and the accounting, as well as all amendments to it, if any, shall be served on the Guardian Ad Litem, Regine Severe Esq. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of LOUISE SCHORR, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 315 Beach 9th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of LOUISE SCHORR, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 25th day of March, 2021 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $8,201.01 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(3); and why the claim from NYC Human Resources Administration in the amount of $592,680.21 should not be paid to the extent of the net distributable estate. Dated, Attested and Sealed 28th day of January, 2021 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County JAMES LIM BECKER Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200 Lake Success, New York 11042 NOTICE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU AS REQUIRED BY LAW. AS A RESULT OF THE MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE COURT TO COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, PHYSICAL PRESENCE AT THE COURTHOUSE ON THE RETURN DATE IS NOT POSSIBLE. THEREFORE, IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE RELIEF REQUESTED, YOU, OR AN ATTORNEY ON YOUR BEHALF, MUST CONTACT THE COURT PRIOR TO THIS DATE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT AS SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE IT WILL BE FOUND YOU CONSENT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. Accounting Citation

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When the Mullally family came in to take advantage of the free COVID-19 testing at NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich’s Rockaway office on Thursday, February 4, they had no idea that they would be part of a celebration.

Thursday testing was done as a makeup day for testing that was cancelled earlier in the week due to the snowstorm. The Mullallys were some of many who took advantage of the free testing opportunity and left with a little something more fun than results.

The family was presented with a gift bag of snacks, candy, personal protective equipment, and a bottle of wine to commemorate that they were the 998th, 999th and 1,000th persons to be tested at Ulrich’s office.

Ulrich has worked with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation’s Test and Trace Corps to offer regularly scheduled free testing for COVID-19 since early December.

Residents can visit the office where they can use a self-swab kit to be sent to a laboratory for molecular PCR testing to check for the presence of the virus.

Results of the test are emailed to the client within two days.

“It’s a great service. The staff are patient and informative, and the entire process is very

efficient,” Christine Mullally said.

“We’re happy to be able to bring this important service to our constituents,” Council Member Ulrich said. “The Test and Trace Microsite program has been very well-received and we greatly appreciate HHC’s commitment to make testing safe and easy for people that come to our office.”

“Testing is a crucial tool in our ongoing fight against COVID-19, and strong partnerships in the community make it possible to reach New Yorkers where the need is greatest,” NYC Test & Trace Corps Executive Director Dr. Ted Long said.

“We thank the office of Councilmember Ulrich for helping us expand convenient testing options at no cost on the Rockaway Peninsula through the mobile self-testing program.”

Ulrich has secured Test and Trace teams for Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. throughout the month of February (except Monday 2/15) to ensure that people can get tested regularly. He looks forward to extending this service into March and beyond if necessary. No appointments are necessary. People are welcome to call Ulrich’s office (718) 318-6411 for further information.

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LOCAL COLOR: READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.

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MORE LOCAL COLOR: READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.

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From NPS: Who Dat? Owls All Over New York City's owls have gotten a lot of press in the last few months. From Rocky, the Northern Saw-whet Owl of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, to the electrifying Snowy Owl gracing Central Park, to the stalwart sightings of Great Horned and Barred Owls, it seems people of all stripes, and not just "birdwatchers" are fascinated by the presence of the birds of power and prestige populating Gotham City.

And if you're in touch with the nature of New York, you know that owls are here, and always have been. In fact, it would not be considered impossible to spot up to eight different species of owls within the five boroughs in any given year.

But if you're sitting there scratching your head, and thinking, "I've lived in this city my whole life, and I've never seen a single one," you are not alone. In fact, it's a safe guess that many New Yorkers are completely unaware that they are sharing the streets with a

parliament of owls. And it is perhaps this reason that the aforementioned celebrities are being seen as such; owls, just sitting there, in the middle of busy, heavily trafficked, tourist-friendly hotspots. And that's fair. While they've always been around, it's not exactly every day that you run into one.

For one thing, most owls are nocturnal. We have to be willing to search for them, most times. Dawn and dusk are good for scouting their whereabouts, as they are either ending or beginning their "workday" during this time, and our eyes don't need too much adjusting. This shouldn't be too hard of a sell for the dedicated, after all this is the city that never sleeps.

Secondly, owls are predators, and they are banking on not being seen, or heard, in order to sneak up on prey. They are excellent at blending in, from mottled coloration that mimics leaves, bark, or snow for example, to nearly silent flight

capabilities due to fancy feathers. So, unless you rouse one from a tree (the term is called flushing) or hear one calling at night, they may be there without you realizing.

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In New York, the right place is probably a park, and Gateway is no exception. In the past few years, we've had sightings of saw-whets, great-horns, longears, barns and snowies. And the right time for us, is the winter. While some owls are residents and live in the city full-time, others are migratory

and are only around in the winter months. And in addition to the greater numbers of owls present in winter, the lack of leaves on the trees make for easier spotting.

This February, possibly the height of owl-seeing in NYC, consider Gateway in your plans. The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Ft. Tilden, Floyd Bennett Field, and Sandy Hook have been reliable sources of owl observation.

If you do get to share space with one, be considerate.

Owls may be nesting and are likely to abandon a nest if they feel threatened. Don't approach an owl, or any wildlife for that matter, but rather stop, watch, and practice using those binoculars to get a "closer" experience. Your actions have reactions, and if you want to see an owl, you'll need to help to make them feel at home.

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