Rockaway Times 5-11-23

FRIDAY MAY 26

Discount for LIRR Finally Comes to Far Rockaway

MONDAY MAY 29

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The long overdue CityTicket discount program for the Long Island Rail Road is finally coming to Far Rockaway.

On Thursday, May 4, Rockaway’s local elected officials held a press conference at the Far Rockaway Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station (Nameoke Street and Redfern Avenue) to announce that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is expanding the CityTicket program to include travel to and from Far Rockaway LIRR station in Queens.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, Senator James Sanders Jr., Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer-Amato, Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers, Councilwoman Joann Ariola and an MTA representative were all at the conference to celebrate the long-awaited good news.

Under CityTicket, residents of Southeast Queens will be able to purchase a $5 flat fare ticket for off-peak hours for LIRR trips within New York City. Senator Sanders was able to get this proposal into the Senate One House Budget resolution this year as a negotiating position.

“What a magnificent victory,” Senator James Sanders Jr. said.

“After leading the fight for over fifteen years, and joined by other elected officials, I am truly grateful the MTA finally listened to the demands and needs of the Southeast Queens community. Southeast Queens was ignored by the MTA from their discount ticket programs for too long. I applaud MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and the MTA for considering the Rockaways as part of New York City.”

This policy will save Southeast Queens residents money by offering reduced ticket fares to travel throughout New York City. The Far Rockaway CityTicket would only be sold from either Ticket Vending Machines at the Far Rockaway station (and not at Manhattan, Brooklyn, or other Queens stations) or by TrainTime, the MTA mobile phone app for ticket purchases. The program is expected to take effect later this summer.

Stop & Shop Helps Support Bays Water School Food Pantry

TerraCycle for their generous donations,” Principal at The Bays Water School, Deirdre Carl said. “Our community is extremely grateful and appreciative, and I know these donations will go a long way in supporting our families combatting food insecurity. "

Stop & Shop has donated $12,500 in gift cards to enable The Bays Water School, P.S. 104Q, located at 26-01 Mott Ave in Far Rockaway, to open an in-school food pantry to meet the needs of the 570 pre-K through fifth grade students.

In addition to the gift card donation, Stop & Shop has partnered with the Consumer Healthcare division at Sanofi, and TerraCycle, an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey to donate two benches and three flower beds made from recycled Gold Bond, Cortizone-10 and Selsun Blue products, as well as soil and plant seeds to P.S. 104Q so their students may learn the importance of environmental sustainability through gardening.

“At TerraCycle, we value teaching kids about the importance of respecting and protecting the planet,” TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky said. “We are pleased to partner with Shop & Stop and the Consumer Healthcare team at Sanofi to give back to a deserving school and bring joy to its students and community.”

P.S. 104Q is a Title 1 school, which means it has a high percentage of children from low-income households. 100% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches, and through this food pantry, they will be able to feed 200 families a month, focusing on students living in temporary housing.

“This is such an amazing time at PS104. On behalf of the PS104 community, I would like to thank Stop and Stop, the Consumer Healthcare team at Sanofi, and

Beneficiaries of the food pantry will be able to pick up groceries once a month. The pantry will provide proteins, such as chicken and ground beef, fresh produce including apples, bananas, and tomatoes, and side dishes comprising of spaghetti, macaroni, rice, string beans, and vegetables.

The Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program was established to help limit barriers impacting students’ ability to succeed in the classroom by making sure that they have consistent access to food. Stop & Shop supports local schools’ existing food pantries or helps them establish a new one by providing gift card donations to help stock their shelves.

“This in-school pantry will ensure that P.S. 104Q students and families facing hunger will have access to nutritious healthy food and necessary protein options to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond,” Stop & Shop Communications Manager, Daniel Wolk said. “We are also very thankful to our wonderful partners Sanofi and TerraCycle for their assistance in creating and donating benches and flower beds to The Bays Water School, so the young students may learn the importance of aiding our environment through gardening.”

Stop & Shop currently supports more than 170 School Food Pantries across its five-state footprint. Across the city, there are 44 total school pantries, 14 in Queens, 14 in the Bronx, 14 in Brooklyn, three in Staten Island, and several more to open across the boroughs in 2023. For more information about Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry program, visit https://stopandshop.com/pages/school-foodpantry-program.

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

Contact The Elected

Congressman Gregory Meeks

67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Arverne, NY 11692

Phone: (347) 230-4032

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato 9516 Rockaway Beach Blvd Rockaway Beach, NY 11693

Email: amatos@nyassembly.gov 718-945-9550

City Councilwoman

Selvena Brooks-Powers

1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410

Far Rockaway, NY 11691 • 718-471-7014

City Councilwoman Joann Ariola

114-12 Beach Channel Drive, suite #1 Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Email: joannariola32@gmail.com 718-318-6411

State Senator James Sanders Jr.

1931 Mott Avenue – Suite 305 Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Email: sanders@nysenate.gov 718-327-7017

Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson

19-31 Mott Avenue, Suite 301 Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Email: Andersonk@nyassembly.gov 718-327-1845

FOOD DRIVE FOOD DRIVE

On Saturday, May 13th ‘The Graybeards’ in partnership with ‘The RIBS’ will once again be sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE to help stock the various food pantries throughout the Rockaways.

Blue collection bags have been distributed throughout the neighborhood.

If you did not receive a blue bag in your mailbox you can put your donations in any plastic bag.

Collection of the food will be this Saturday, May 13th. Just leave your donation outside your front door before 9AM this Saturday and someone will be by to pick it up.

*Please do not drop off donations at the Graybeards office.

If for some reason your donation does not get picked up on Saturday, you can drop it off at St. Francis De Sales Rectory

(129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd).

Please consider giving generously. Thank you.

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McVeighing In

By Sean McVeigh

Sunday Scaries

The more I think about it, that guy Peter Pan had the right idea. Neverland sounds like the place for me. Being a responsible adult, not as much. These days, during the weekends, I do a pretty nice job of pretending that I am in Neverland. Maybe not every weekend, but I think we are all familiar with the weekends of which I speak. Let me set the scene for you: It’s been a long week and you are ready to look for the bare necessities. There is not a care in the world to be had and, if there is, it certainly is not finding me. Life is good! Let’s get after it!

At the same time (and unfortunately, always too late), I am realizing that these are the weekends that tend to backfire on you the most. Very quickly you go from “life is good” to “oh $%!*, is it Sunday night already?” Just like that you fade from a blissful weekend haze and begin to sink into the terrifying realities of the real world. The walls are closing in and it feels like the end is nigh. What happened to those jolly ol’ times from just a day or two ago? This feeling of impending doom that overcomes even the strongest willed of us at the close of

the weekend has come to be known as the “Sunday scaries.”

I am hard pressed to think of a more aptly named term. As silly as it may sound, there is nothing more anxiety inducing than slowly remembering your responsibilities as the end of the weekend ticks closer and closer. You know all of those tasks that you forgot existed for 4872 hours. Guess what? They sure as sunshine didn’t forget about you! They’re back with a vengeance. Sunday is supposed to be the day of rest. You had big plans, but your body and mind have other plans as your heart beats out of your chest and your mind races at a million miles an hour. All of these thoughts about the week to come are popping into your head, one after another, completely uninvited. This is an all-out mental blitz. You try to fight back: “Just relax, it’ll be OK. I can get it all done. There isn’t too much.” But it is to no avail—it’s a losing battle. The “scaries” are in charge here.

A lot of the time there isn’t even a specific task that you can point to (although, trust me, sometimes

there is). You just are not ready for your precious off-days to end. What even happened this weekend? Was it a total waste of time? Could I have done more? Couldn’t I be better rested, had a better time, and still been more prepared for the week that lies ahead?

Monday morning rolls around and your alarm clock blares you out of your terrible night sleep. You start your week expecting the worst and you know what happens? It turns out that things are not as bad as they seemed. As it happens, against all odds, the sun rose just the same as it has always done. The thing about the Sunday scaries is that the bark is almost always bigger than the bite. You can handle it. You put your head down and do what you have to do. It’s really not that bad.

As the next Thursday night rolls around, the grind begins to catch up with you and by the time Friday arrives, you are ready to shut it all down and forget your worries for a couple of days all over again. The week, like life, is just one vicious cycle.

WWII Hero Turns 100

By Katie McFadden

On Thursday, May 11, Vito Petruzzelli officially turns 100 years old! And at 100, this WWII hero says the secret to living so long is having no worries.

“He was born in 1923 and witnessed the Depression, he went through World War II and all of the different tragedies we’ve experienced since then. He has 100 years’ worth of life experience,” Vito’s daughter, Laurice Keating, a local real-estate agent said. Petruzzelli was born in Manhattan and lived on West 3rd and Sullivan with his mom, who was born in America, his father, from Italy, and his two brothers.

At about 18 years old, as WWII was brewing, Petruzzelli decided not to wait to get drafted. He enlisted in the U.S. Army. “His father used to make him come home early because they lived in a bad neighborhood and his father would worry, so he got pissed and decided to join the Army,” Keating said. But Petruzelli says it wasn’t his father’s fault.

In 1941, he enlisted out of love for his country. Petruzelli became

a part of the infantry and served for two years and seven months. And he was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star for heroism, and a Purple Heart. “There were three of us crammed in a foxhole together at the Battle of the Bulge,” Pertruzelli said. It would be where he got wounded, suffering from gang green and frostbite in both of

his legs. Fortunately, he came home with both of his legs.

His time serving in the U.S. Army was something Petruzelli didn’t speak of, and it was a fact his family only recently learned about when Laurice’s daughter was doing some research for a college project.

Petruzelli met his wife, Katherine, shortly after the war and they got married in 1947. He and his wife had two daughters—Laurice and Victoria. In 2006, they moved to Rockaway from Brooklyn. Vito’s wife passed away in 2010. He also has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

On Sunday, the family joined Vito for a 100th birthday bash at the Keating-owned restaurant, Pico. It was a joyous occasion for all. “Most people lose their parents at a young age. We’re totally blessed to have him here,” Laurice Keating said.

How does it feel to be 100? “It feels good,” Petruzelli said. Aside from having knee replacement surgery when he was 79, Vito is in good health and feeling strong. “I don’t feel weak. I feel like I should get a job,” he said. During

his life, Vito had spent much of his career as a textile printer. And in 1983, he became a school safety officer for the NYC Board of Education, a position his wife ultimately made him retire from in the 1990s when he was about 73 years old.

What’s his secret to making it to 100?

“Don’t worry about anything,” Petruzelli said. “My father doesn’t have debt. He never used a credit card, never used an ATM machine. If he didn’t have cash in his pocket, he wouldn’t buy something. I think that’s why he’s alive. He has no worries,” Keating said. He also indulges in some simple joys. “He drinks wine and smokes his pipe every day,” Keating said.

But it’s what he did for his country that stands out most, despite Vito being humble about his service. “He did so much for his country, and we never knew. He never spoke about it. He didn’t expect any notoriety. It was just something he did because he loves his country,” Keating said. “He’s a true hero.”

Big cheers to a local hero. Happy 100th, Vito!

Happy 100th Birthday Vito Petruzzelli!

Vito is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and four European Campaign Medals!

Love, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Dear moms. What on Earth would we do without you?! We hope all the mothers on the peninsula have a wonderful and relaxing Mother’s Day this Sunday—the weather is shaping up to be exactly what they deserve. We hope you enjoyed some of the photos we received this week on our cover, and you can check out more on pages 16 and 17. *****

It was not a terrible winter and there have been some pretty solid spring days, but we are still very ready for the arrival of summer. Memorial Day weekend is a mere 15 days away but who’s counting! While the beaches may look a bit different this year, we have a feeling that the people of Rockaway will still find a way to enjoy themselves.

Summer parking rules are around the corner. The uptown parking restrictions begin May 15, so make sure those cars are off the street when they need to be! *****

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The Graybeards dropped off blue bags last weekend for their annual food drive. If you have some non-perishable goods to spare from your pantry, fill the bags and leave them outside of your home for pickup before 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 13.

This Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be no A train service between Howard Beach and JFK Airport. A shuttle bus service will be available.

Today, May 11, is the rescheduled date for Fr. Jim Cunningham and his donor Mike Coughlin’s surgery. Please keep them both in your thoughts and prayers.

On May 13 at 8 a.m, the Rockaway Track Club is hosting its

Mother’s Day Half Marathon, Rose Gurry 5K and a one mile walk to help raise funds for St. Camillus Special Olympics. You can pre-register for the event at: Rockawaytc.org. For full details, check out Kami-Leigh Agard’s story on page 12. *****

There’s an Open Mic at the Peninsula Library, 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., May 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We hear it is a lot of fun and will be a monthly event.

This past weekend was the grand opening of Rockaway’s new Labyrinth By The Sea and the performance space on Beach 94th. Be sure to visit on your summer walks for a moving meditation!

On Sunday, May 21, at the Rockaway YMCA, the NYPD will host a Community Baby Shower. If you are a new mom or an expecting mom, RSVP to Det. Washington at (929) 287-9249, Janelle Flemens at (917) 514-1831, Keisha Cunningham at (917) 387-5983 or 100 PCT Cas at (718) 318-4233.

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

This Week in History

MAY 11

1997 - IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, defeated Garry Kasparov, the reigning world champion, in a six-game chess match.

MAY 12

Coleen Lane was born. Elise Heeran was born.

1932 - The body of Charles and Anne Lindbergh's kidnapped baby was found. 1943 - Axis forces in North Africa surrendered.

MAY 13

Lynn Heeran was born.

1940 - Winston Churchill gave his first speech as prime minister: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat."

1981 - Pope John Paul II was shot and wounded by Mehmet Ali Agca as he drove through a crowd in St. Peter's Square, Rome.

MAY 14

Tricia Davey was born. Tim Harkins was born. Bernadette O’Brien was born. Maureen Hayes was born. Ginna Siegrist was born.

1904 - The Olympic Games were held in

the United States for the first time, in St. Louis, Missouri.

1998 - Frank Sinatra died at the age of 82.

MAY 15

Courtney Donahue was born.

1940 - Nylon stockings went on sale for the first time in the U.S.

MAY 16

1770 - Marie Antoinette married the future King Louis XVI of France.

1975 - Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Mount Everest.

MAY 17

Martin Tubridy was born. John Hynes was born. Bernadette Marie Hyland was born. Julie Jackson was born. Margaret Daly was born.

1792 - The New York Stock Exchange was established when a group of 24 brokers and merchants met by a tree on what is now Wall Street and signed the Buttonwood Agreement.  Lou Pastina was not there.

1954 - The Supreme Court ruled unanimously against segregation in schools in Brown v. Board of Education.

Roxbury Supports Its Hometown Heroes

By Katie McFadden

Roxbury residents are beaming with pride this Military Appreciation Month, because when they walk around their community and look up, they now see the many faces of their heroic neighbors who served this country.

The names and faces of friends, relatives and fellow Roxbury residents past and present are now hanging from poles scattered across the private neighborhood as part of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. It’s all thanks to Roxbury resident and past Chief of the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department, Paul Hedderson.

Having a house in Pennsylvania, Hedderson was inspired by the faces of active military members and veterans that don the poles of various communities in PA. “I knew we have a lot of veterans down here in Roxbury from the wars, and a lot have passed on, but I thought their families would probably like to honor them in some way, and it would be a good way to dress up the community a little bit,” Hedderson said.

Hedderson knows firsthand the importance of honoring our military members and veterans as he comes from a family of U.S. Navy members. Hedderson’s father, Thomas F. Hedderson, served in WWII. His brother, Thomas M. Hedderson, served in Vietnam, doing four tours there, and going on to become a lifer with the Navy, retiring as a Captain. Hedderson himself tried to follow in his family’s footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, but poor eyesight disqualified him. However, his own son, Paul J. Hedderson, carried on the legacy, serving in the War in Afghanistan. All three Heddersons now have banners flying high above Roxbury.

It's all part of the Hometown Heroes project Hedderson began working on in last August. After drawing inspiration from other communities, he passed along the idea to his Roxbury neighbors, to see who might be interested in sponsoring a banner in honor of their own hometown heroes. For $200, to cover the cost of the banner and

the hardware to hang it, plus a small donation to Roxbury’s Pvt. John G. McLaughlin VFW Post #8540, a Roxbury resident or family could sponsor a banner including their servicemember’s photo, name, branch and era they served in.

As Hedderson initially kept his efforts known through word of mouth, it was slow to start, but before he knew it, dozens of neighbors wanted banners. “It really picked up. We did 48 banners in the first round. And now we’re getting ready to put a second order in and have 32 to go,” he said.

Hedderson received requests for banners for active military members to even one for someone’s grandfather that served in WWI. “If they signed up to serve, then I’ll put them on a banner,” he said. Most of the banners include military members who served during WWII and Vietnam. Most were sponsored by the families of the military members, and some were sponsored by groups like Blessed Trinity Parish, which sponsored a banner for Chaplain Colonel Ronald Newland, a current reverend in the parish who served with the U.S. Air Force during the Global War on Terror. Some of the banners serve as a tribute to members of the Greatest Generation that are no longer here and whose numbers are slowly dwindling. “Lawrence Scheriff, who served in WWII, died two weeks before we put his banner up. He was in his 90s,” Hedderson said.

Wanting to waste no time getting

the banners up ahead of Memorial Day, Hedderson ordered them in March. He then enlisted the help of some strong neighbors and on Wednesday, April 26, they went around the community with a ladder and hung up the first 48 banners. “They were all whole heartedly gung-ho for it. I have two crews of five people and we went out and covered the whole beach. We did it all in one day,” Hedderson said.

The banners were placed in locations by request of the family who sponsored them, but mostly along the parade route for Roxbury’s annual Mardi Gras celebration in September, plus some along State Road, so they get the ultimate exposure.

The banners have already drawn attention, as Hedderson is readying to place a second order. “We have 32 to go. The ones that weren’t paying attention at first have seen them and want one now,” he said. He hopes to also have those ones up ahead of Memorial Day, so Roxbury will have at least 80 banners flying above the community for all to appreciate and remember what those local servicemembers did for the country.

The response to the Hometown Heroes project has been overwhelming and has already started to inspire neighboring communities. “People think it’s awesome. I’m getting calls from people in Breezy Point that want me to do it there. Hopefully someone from down there can organize it,” he said. “I think everybody should step up and support the veteran causes.”

Hedderson’s project is already helping to support Roxbury’s veterans. As part of the cost for the banners includes a small donation to the local VFW, Kevin McCann of Post #8540 said they’ve wound up with around $3,000 in donations so far.

To Hedderson, a lifelong Roxbury resident, the support comes as no surprise. “Roxbury is a close-knit community that supports our veterans and supports our community,” he said.

Please note that Roxbury is a private community, so the banners within the community are only for the enjoyment of residents and their guests. Roxbury residents who may be interested in purchasing a banner can contact Hedderson at Pdh352@ aol.com

For those who are interested in learning more about the Hometown Heroes Banner Project and possibly starting their own effort, head to: www.Hometownheroesbanners. com

Memorial Day Parade Set for May 29

On Monday, May 29, the American Legion Daniel M. O’Connell Post #272 will host its 105th Memorial Day Parade. The day will commence with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis De Sales Church. At the conclusion of services, a ceremony will be held at the Four Chaplains monument outside the church. The parade will proceed to 121st Street for a ceremony at noon at the Veterans Memorial Circle. Upon the conclusion of this ceremony, the parade will march up Beach 120th and the boardwalk. This a new change of the march to the Doughboy and Doughgirl monuments at Veterans Memorial Plaza at Beach 94th Street for a concluding ceremony. Following this ceremony, we will retire to the Knights of Columbus on Beach 90th Street for refreshments and hot dogs. All Veterans, whether an American Legion member or not, are encouraged to march.

Memorial Day is the most solemn of days for Veterans as we remember the brave men and women who made the supreme sacrifice to defend and preserve freedom around the world. We are well aware that Memorial Day weekend has become the official opening of the “summer season” and many people are busy attending and hosting their BBQs. We as Legionnaires do not march for ourselves but for those who gave their all for a grateful nation, we would be grateful for a robust turnout.

Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 21, and St Francis De Sales for their support and participation in this parade. We cordially invite you to join us on this day of Remembrance as we, for the 104th year in a row, honor our fallen comrades. – James Trainor, Parade Chairman.

Run Celebrates Special Olympics Moms This Saturday!

By Kami-Leigh Agard

As longtime, dedicated Rockaway Special Olympics (RSO) program director, Joe Featherston, stated, “There's nobody like a mother” and this Saturday, May 13, a sea of runners and walkers will be pounding the boardwalk for the Rockaway Track Club’s “Rose Gurry Mother’s Day Half-Marathon and 5K/1-Mile Walk” to give Rockaway local, Rose Gurry, and nine other Rockaway Special Olympics’ mothers and volunteers their flowers—celebrating their passionate stewardship of Rockaway’s Special Olympics athletes. Plus, the proceeds from RTC’s Mother’s Day Walk/Run will go towards sponsoring a three-day weekend trip in June for 20 RSO athletes. Besides Gurry, the other seasoned women being honored, some of whom have sadly passed on, include: Regina Clark, Mary Mullally, Consuelo Batres, Maura Brosnan, Kay Manning, Fran Romano, Virginia Rupp, Anne Reilly and Diane Erhard.

According to Featherston and Rockaway Track Club (RTC) director and coach, Jim McVeigh, all of the women being honored on Saturday are all well-deserving, seasoned caregivers of RSO athletes. For example, Featherston shared an anecdote about Saturday’s RTC Walk/ Run’s 80-something-years young namesake, Rose Gurry.

“We started Rockaway Special Olympics program in 1996. I applied to Queens Special Olympics to start a training site. After going through the paperwork, I needed volunteers. Rose Gurry, who this Saturday’s RTC run/walk is named in honor of, was a member of Rockaway Gliders Track Club, and became our first Special Olympics volunteer. Since then, Rose had been a volunteer for over 22 years until this past October. Remarkably, every year, Rose would remember every one of our athletes’ and volunteers’ birthdays and send them a birthday card.

“On top of that, she was an avid runner, winning many medals over

the years in her respective age group category. She’s an inspiration for all of us on how to stay young—physically, mentally, emotionally, and how to have an optimistic, happy, loving attitude towards life. Every one of our special athletes love seeing Rose Gurry. Mothers and volunteers working with special needs athletes are tied at the hip, inseparable and wonderful to each other. What a symbiotic relationship of love.”

Featherston then recollected a special memory about Gurry and another RTC Mother’s Day Walk/ Run honoree, Diane Erhard.

“One of my favorite memories of our program is with Rose and Diane Erhard, who was another phenomenal special mother and avid RSO volunteer, who has since passed away. At our Fall indoor hockey games, Rose and Diane, both in their eighties, would be the goalies at opposite nets. These two ladies would both make kick saves with their feet. These are memories that I consider one of our all-time great moments at Rockaway Special Olympics,” he said.

McVeigh added, “Though Rose is no longer attending our Monday RSO evening sessions, she’s as vibrant as ever, spending time not just with her grandchildren, but also, great grandchildren. So, the inspiration for this year’s RTC Mother’s Day Run/Walk are women like Rose and the others, who all passionately invested their time and love into our RSO athletes.”

According to McVeigh, in the last six months, four of Saturday’s honorees have passed away, and addi-

tionally, five in the last few years. Most recently, was longtime volunteer, Regina Clark. “So, I felt dedicating this year’s RTC Mother’s Day Run/Walk to Rose and those RSO mothers and volunteers who have passed on, would be so special,” he said.

The proceeds from Rockaway Track Club Mother’s Day Half-Marathon Rose Gurry 5K/1-Mile Walk go towards sponsoring a three-day weekend trip for 20 RSO athletes to Windham Mountain Resort in the Catskills in upstate NY.

Featherston was a physical education teacher at Benjamin Cardozo High School when a chance phone call forever pivoted the trajectory of his life. He shared, “I was in my assistant principal’s office when the Cross Island YMCA called looking for someone to train several of their Special Olympic athletes. I got the job, and now, here I am 30 years later, still coaching athletes with special needs.”

After his three-year stint at the Cross Island Y, Featherston founded Rockaway’s own NYS-chartered Special Olympics team. He secured a home base for the new team at St. Camillus gym, and recruited volunteer coaches from the Rockaway Gliders, a fitness club he had founded several years before. The St. Camillus gym was approved as an official RSO training site in 1996, where athletes and their family members have been attending the weekly Monday sessions ever since. Today, the group boasts upwards of 60 athletes on its roster, ranging in age from five to 60 and older.

The Special Olympics organization was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, whose eight famous siblings included a sister with special needs. Shriver saw firsthand how those with intellectual disabilities were routinely excluded from society and became committed to making the world a better place for them. When she became an accomplished athlete in college, she observed how sports can serve as a common ground to unite people

from all walks of life and believed that those with disabilities can accomplish far more if they’re only given the opportunity.

The RSO meets at St. Camillus Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Athletes play a plethora of games, including floor hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, ping pong, and more. Besides playing sports, these athletes and their families create life-long friendships with other participants and their families, and volunteers. Also, the group participates in a number of community events, from the annual Graybeards Family Run, the Rockaway Little League Parade and The Little North Pole.

Registration for the RTC Mother’s Day Half-Marathon & Rose Gurry 5K/1-Mile Walk happening this Saturday, May 13, is still open online and also, on the day of the event. Schedule: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.— in-person registration, bib tag and tee shirt pick up at St. Camillus Springman Hall (185 Beach 99th Street). Run/walk starting line is at Beach 94th Street/boardwalk. Postrace—celebrate with bagels, coffee and other breakfast treats at St. Camillus Springman Hall. For further information and to register, visit: www.rockawaytc.org

For more information about Rockaway Special Olympics, email: jfspecialolympic@aol.com

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Dear Editor:

I want to pass on my thanks to Dr. Peter Galvin on his column Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in The RT on May 4, 2023. I developed Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) at age 70, the median age he reported before it was diagnosed. In my late 60s, I was coming down with multiple cases of severe bronchitis which led to hospitalizations for pneumonia on a few occasions. I am an active exerciser and fitness

devotee and a high-level Standup Paddler. My field was and is still Health and Wellness and I practiced what I preached, nutrition and sleep wise. My pulmonologist finally sent me to a hematologist/oncologist who assessed me and diagnosed CLL at age 70. At the time he just said there was no treatment just go home and enjoy life. He did suggest seeing an immunologist who got me started on Gammaguard (IgG), an immune booster. Next, the hematologist reported a new medication to build the immune system called Imbruvica which I take every day. I have been on it prophylactically ever since. I see these doctors plus my pulmonologist two times a year for blood tests to check for the markers Dr. Galvin pointed out, i.e., red and white blood cells, platelets among a few of the inflammatory markers as well as hemoglobin, B and T cells markers for antibodies and disease fighting. I belong to the Immune Deficiency Foundation and have their Patient & Family Handbook for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases of which there are 350 types. Their website

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Honking Maniac

Dear Editor,

For at least the past six months, if not longer, there is someone menacing Rockaway Beach Boulevard between 5:30-6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, (and occasionally on a Saturday), specifically between Beach 130th and Beach 132nd Streets. This person honks on their horn and screams out the window every single day, without fail, as they head west. As we are sleeping when this occurs, we have only been able to get a fleeting glimpse of the vehicle, which appears to be a small black SUV with yellow New York license plates, and the SUV is driven by a man. I know that we cannot be the only ones that hear this insane individual every morning and hope that there are others out there that will

read this, relate to our experience, and can help put this to rest.

To the honking man himselfyou've been successful in annoying people, who I imagine are not even the targets of your anger (or whatever your strange motivation is in doing this) and I think it's safe to say, "mission accomplished," and you can give your horn and lungs a rest and drive by in peace. Or, if there is someone out there that knows why the honking man chooses to do this every day, he or she can tell them that it's time to move on from this bizarre routine. It would be nice to be able to sleep in until my alarm goes off.

Melissa S.

The Rockaway Theatre Company

Directed by- Peggy Page Press & Michael Wotypka

Assemblywoman Nabs an FDNY Win in State Budget

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato was thanked by members of the FDNY and first responders when her legislation, A.5055, was included in the New York State budget.

A.5055 is legislation that would allow firefighters who previously started and served as EMT’s to obtain service credit for their previous work if they became firefighters. Prior,  members of the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund who had prior creditable service as an EMT with the FDNY were not able to receive Fire Department Pension service credit for such service. Their past service did not apply to their minimum number of years needed for a vested, early, or regular service retirement. That changed the other day when Pheffer Amato’s legislation was included in the final State budget.

“This is a victory for our fire-

fighters who wake up every day, run towards the emergency, and put their lives on the line to protect us. These are our bravest and it is beyond time that they receive credit for their amazing work. Having negotiated and advocated for this policy change in the final budget was the right thing to do for our heroes,” Pheffer Amato said.

President Andrew Ansbro of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), the Union that represents NYC firefighters said,“The Assemblywoman’s commitment is unparalleled and through this dynamic partnership we were able to bring this legislation across the finish line. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato worked around the clock to get this victory for our members and their families.” This legislation is estimated to positively impact over 1400 members of the FDNY.

Rockaway Celebrates Labyrinth by the Sea

Saturday, May 6 marked World Labyrinth Day, making it the perfect day to celebrate the grand opening of Rockaway’s very own labyrinth, Labyrinth By the Sea by the new performance space on Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway.

The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Nancy Gahles, founder of Health & Harmony Wellness Education, and the creator of Labyrinth By The Sea in Rockaway. As neighbors gathered around the walk and meditate upon the labyrinth, they were treated to music by Aerial Acoustics.

Dr. Gahles spoke of the name of the new NYC Parks project. “We needed a name that would resonate with all the people. A name that would connect with labyrinths around the world. Labyrinth By the Sea, a moving meditation, was approved,” she said. She thanked former Rockaway Parks Adminis-

trator Portia Dyrenforth, who was present for the ceremony, as well as the Rockaway Civic Association, for helping to make the project possible.

St. John’s Hosts Cinco de Mammo!

On Saturday, May 6, Episcopal Health Services hosted its third annual Cinco De Mammo Event!

The all-day event was an excellent opportunity to promote Women's Health through one-on-one doctor meet and greets, appointment scheduling, screenings, and tours of the Margaret O. Carpenter Women’s Health Center on Beach 105th Street. Entertainment included a live DJ, a Mariachi Band, a live

Zumba dance party, and rides and games for the children.

Everyone enjoyed free burritos and beverages, ice cream, resources and beautiful weather.

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Located on main thoroughfare, walk in store. Make it your own. 1,000sqft with bathroom. $2800 plus utilities.

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Rockaway Park - 108th Street. Newly renovated two bedroom bungalow inside a court yard good for bbq and sunbathing. One of a kind. Must see.

Beach 90th Street - brand new adorable cottage with ocean views and use of yard

Six rooms, large living room/dining room, two full bathrooms, family room, plus w/d, use of backyard year round parking for two cars.

Located on the main oor of a two family house.

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Renovated 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen w/ granite countertops. Bamboo flooring throughout. Walking distance to all. Offered at $530,000

Mint 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo. Unobstructed ocean views from every room. Laundry in unit. Private balcony. Offered at $685,000

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Belle Harbor

Two bedroom, 1 bathroom $12,000 for the season

Rockaway Park Brick Legal Two Family Offered at $1,125,000

Renovated High Ranch 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms on 60x100 Offered at $620,000

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Two Duplex Apartments. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and two full baths, gas fireplaces, laundry. Central Air throughout. Hardwood floors, Electric Vehicle Charge ready. Private driveway. Offered at $1,348,000

Large Studio. Top floor with unobstructed views of the bay and Manhattan skyline. Offered at $220,000

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Oceanfront two bedroom, one bathroom $3100

Two bedroom, one bathroom on a desirable block. Walking distance to stores and bay. Finished yard Offered at $640,000

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Legal Seven (7) family house in the heart of Belle Harbor Needs work. Call for details $1.5M

Brand New on the Market - Mint Belle Harbor Beach Block 60x100 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with an open layout, living room, kitchen, great room plus den. Two driveways, 2 car garage, inground heated pool! This property has gorgeous ocean views $2.1M

Belle Harbor – Legal 2 on 60x100 lot

Mint one bedroom apt w top 2 floors 6 bed and 4 baths Needs work! $1.3M

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Building on Beach 116th Street with storefront. Think out of the box – Movie Theatre, Roller Rink. Create something great for the neighborhood!!! $2.8M

Belle Shores – Oceanfront duplex condo with open layout with galley kitchen, one large bedroom (can be made into 2), 2 baths plus large top floor terrace $799K

Rockaway Park - 80x100 - Oversized Legal 3 on beach block 3 bed 2 bath duplex, 2 bedroom 1 bath plus 1 bedroom on top floor Needs work! $1.3M

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OCEAN VIEWS GALORE / NEPONSIT BEACH BLOCK

Move right in! Great room w/ wbfp, EIK plus den, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, finished basement, in-ground & heated pool & spa, long private driveway, 1 car garage. $2.6M

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Impressive Custom-Built Home

This home has 4BR’s including 3 primary suites and 4 full bathrooms. Desirable open floor plan,10’ ceilings, inground pool and so much more. 60 x 100 corner lot. $2,000,000

Spectacular Mother Daughter

This Stately 6BR, 5.5 bath home was recently renovated and has over 3,400 sq. ft. of delightful living space. This is the largest beach block home available. 80’x100’ lot. $1,950,000

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Deceptively Large

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 6 BR, 4 bath on a 60’x100’ lot. Vaulted ceilings, LR/DR, EIK. Upstairs is a brand new addition to the home. High ceilings, recessed lighting and large attic for additional storage. $1,595,000

Legal Two Family

INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY - Beautiful 5 BR, 4 bath with over 1,850 sq. ft. of living space. Private garage and driveway. Close to Marina, subway and shopping! Currently tenant occupied. $679,000

Renovated 3 BR, huge terrace overlooking the boardwalk and beach.

Fabulous 3 BR, 2 bath oceanfront, private parking & garage.

Gorgeous 5 BR, 3.5 bath, Kosher kitchen & long private driveway.

/ July & August

B. 141: Gorgeous 5BR, 3.5BA house rental with 2 decks, long private drive. (LJ) $6,500

B. 118: Beach block 2BR, 1BA apt with all utilities included and shared W&D (CF) $3,000

B. 122: Beach block 3BR, 2BA, SS app., balcony, laundry room and shared yard(BF) $3,000

ABTS: 2BR, 1BA duplex apt w/ pvt. ocean view rooftop deck and home office (BF). . $3,000

B. 134: 2BR, 1.5BA apt with finished basement, W&D and private driveway (JM) . . . $3,000

B. 125: Top flr 3BR, 2BA, HW floors and terrace with city views (LJ) $2,900

ABTS: Beautiful 2BR, 2BA apt with ocean views and W/D in unit (SB) $2,750

B. 91: 2BR, 1.5BA newly renovated duplex apt with SS appliances and W&D (CF) $2,450

Oceanfront 2 BR, 1 bath with loft as 3rd BR. Huge oceanfront terrace.

/ July & August

Renovated 4 BR, 4 bath home with huge front porch & private drive.

/ July & August

B. 96: Corner 1BR, 1BA, views of Jamacia Bay and shared laundry (CF) $2,426

B. 114: Gorgeous newly renovated beach block 2BR, 1BA apt (CF) $2,250

B. 126: Walk in 1BR, 1BA apt with HW floors and summer weekend parking (BF) $2,000

Brooklyn: Spacious and bright 1BR, 1BA apt in Georgetown (TC). .

Brooklyn: 1BR, 1.5BA condo Bergen Beach with SS appliances (TC)

$1,900

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B. 96: 1BR, 1BA apt in elevator building with parking available (CF) $1,813

B. 125: Second floor 1BR, 1BA rental with HW floors (TC) $1,750

B. 93: Charming 1BR, 1BA HW floors and W/D in building (SB)

ROCKAWAY BEACH OCEANFRONT

BELLE HARBOR SUMMER RENTAL

$30,000

ARVERNE BY THE SEA SUMMER RENTAL

ROCKAWAY PARK SUMMER RENTAL

$30,000

ROCKAWAY PARK SUMMER RENTAL

$20,000

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Beach 120’s – two bedroom, oceanfront w/terrace, no pets, pay electric. Available May 1st $2950

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• Belle Harbor, four bedroom home.

• B130’s – Studio, use of yard and parking

• Rockaway Park -2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• UPPER BELLE HARBOR Steps to Beach 3 bedroom sunny spacious, huge grounds, large private backyard, parking, Memorial thru Labor Day (possibly longer)

$13,200

• Beach Block - Steps to Ocean 2 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, terrace, ocean view. Memorial Day to Labor Day…..........$10,600

Call Kate 917-680-8051

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Belle Harbor - Four bedroom house w yard and parking for one. Available May - September

Bungalow w parking

Available May - September

Two room apt w deck

Available May - September

APARTMENTS

Rockaway Park - Walk in two bedroom on beach block. Totally renovated with seasonal parking

CONSTANT PRESSURE

SUMMER EFFECTS

I recently picked up two new listings from people who were aggravated with their former broker. They were so aggravated, that they were impatient for their exclusive agreement with that broker to end. There was constant pressure to lower the listing price, including begging and cajoling. There were deceitful sales techniques, like initially making a bogus offer for the property. The offer was bogus because it was for the broker’s own investment (the broker did divulge this fact) and it was BELOW MARKET or certainly below what the broker KNEW the clients would accept. The clients realized in hind-

e summer season has mixed effects on the Rockaway real estate market. On the one hand, we are a beachfront community and the draw of the summer activities does bring people here for: beaches, swimming, cycling, running, surfing, organized teams for kids and adults (although the pandemic may crimp some of these this year; thankfully the “end” is in sight). On the other hand, some sellers are reluctant to sell during the summer because they enjoy the aforementioned activities and don’t

sight that the broker was using this technique to GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR – to impress the clients enough to obtain the listing.

It can be harder to sell real estate during the summer due to vacations by buyers and sellers alike. Summer activities can also occupy people instead of allowing them to focus on the home

e spring season has been generally good for our real estate marere has been action across the board in all price categories with an emphasis on the range below $1 million (approx). Prices rmed up within the framework of recent comparable sales and in some cases are creeping higher. Inventory levels remain very low. Call me, Love, Robin. 718-490-9463

Also, in a phony attempt to show sales strength, the broker would bring inappropriate potential buyers (sometimes called “beards”) for viewings. These “beards” had no interest in the property – either because of price, or other reasons – and the broker knew this, or should have known it.

I was happy to take these listings that were reasonably priced attractive homes. Have a great Mother’s Day this Sunday.  Call me. Love, Robin.

bedroom apt on 118th St beach block. Fully furnished, heat, electric, cable plus parking included.

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244 Beach 131st Street

This beautiful 2 family home boasts tremendous living space with each unit having its own covered front porch. The first-floor apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a large kitchen with adjacent laundry area, dining room, 2 full bathrooms and an oversized family room with sliders to a spectacular sunny backyard with a large deck perfect for beach entertaining.

The finished basement, with a private entrance, has a large bedroom, living room and full bath. There is also a laundry room, plenty of storage space and a large unfinished area suitable for an office, gym or playroom.

The second and third floor duplex unit is perfect for a mother/daughter or income producing rental apartment. The second floor consists of a large kitchen with dining area, living room, full bathroom and master bedroom with a walk-in closet. The third floor has 2 bedrooms with built-ins and a full bathroom.

Additional amenities include beautiful landscaping, a long private driveway with a 2-car garage and parking for 5 cars. There is plenty of room for a pool or just enjoy the spacious yard with friends and family. This exceptional beach living home in Belle Harbor's most sought after location is a must see!

Mother is Making Waffles!

MOTHER’S DAY IN ROCKAWAY 1945

By Jean Caliguiri McKenna

Upon emigrating to the United States from Italy in 1929, my dear mother arrived at Ellis Island at age 35 to begin an “arranged” marital life as a homemaker and caretaker to her new husband of three months and his three adolescent children in Rockaway Beach. Speaking no English and unaccustomed to a new land, she dutifully mired in a life of domestic servitude, until at age 41, she surprisingly gave birth to me, her only child. Giving her a sense of purpose, I became her new lease on life as she referred to me as “her little hot pepper.” Within several years, the children (my half-siblings) had grown and gone out on their own, leaving Mama, Papa and myself contentedly together in our Beach 84th Street house. Throughout my childhood, despite her broken English, my mother acquainted herself to American life in the best

way she knew how. She shopped at the A&P, and, (through the movie newsreels), knew from Lindbergh to Shirley Temple. Still, she did things in old country custom like regularly sweeping the rug and laboriously mixing pancakes in the stirring bowl.

As a first generation American, (who faithfully followed Dick Tracy in the Daily News comic strips), I felt it was up to me to bring Mama the joys of modern American life, making life easier through nice things, whether with modern conveniences, or experiencing celebrated customs like Mother’s Day, which she had never known. On a particular Mother’s Day when I was about 11, in 1945, I wanted to present her with an avant-garde gift to achieve just this.

On the Saturday before Mother’s Day in prior years, I would go into Simons Hardware on Beach 83rd St. and Rockaway Beach Boulevard

(where Papa bought his tools), and from the front counter, I would pick out for her, an embroidered “Mother” handkerchief or a “Mother” pin brooch for 50 cents or a dollar, (both of which she would cherishingly keep for life). On this year, however, I boldly ventured past the novelty counter and through the unchartered hardware and appliance areas.

Wide-eyed and daunted, I drifted and wafted through the aisles like a tourist gazing up at skyscrapers, until I came across a shiny silver electric waffle iron. How perfect for my mother, I thought, and maybe for me too! All my saved money spared from movie and milkshake outings (as well as what I probably borrowed from Mama’s change cup) was just enough to buy this found treasure, exciting me maybe even more than it would surprise her! The next morning when I eagerly presented my gift to Mama, she gleamed and seemed

tickled at the chance to now be “in the know” with this little gem. Curiously, she immediately set about navigating and preparing the machine, anxious to quickly master it. To me, the waffles would be a mouthwatering treat, but the real fun of it all was sensing a satisfying pride in Mama that she had “arrived to the party.”

As we sat down and delighted in a delicious Mother’s Day breakfast, my mother pleasingly said to me “Because of you, we’re enjoying these waffles together.” Inside, I beamed brightly. In giving her a temporary material gift, she in turn gave me in eight little priceless words, a lasting sense of importance, love and self-esteem that would resonate forever in me. And that is how we always made waffles thereafter!

• “No words or acts of love can ever be too small or too great between a mother and her child.”

Give Hope a Chance

By Lou Pastina

I recently wrote about the move that St. Francis College made from beautiful Brooklyn Heights to a grittier downtown address on Livingston Street. While only blocks away, the difference is stark. I have to say upfront that me and my family are very much connected to St. Francis, as not only did I attend the College, but also St. Francis Prep on the Northside of Williamsburg. My sister, brother, son, and nephews all went to St. Francis College as well. And after I retired, I was honored to be asked to help with the College’s Entrepreneurship Program.

Unfortunately, the College lost their visionary president after a long illness, which caused a certain amount of drift in the College’s trajectory. Then caught up in the politics of the day, the College turned hard left under a new administration, losing its loyal alumni in the process, and its way.

I, like many others were dismayed to watch the ship sail in the wrong direction. Further, losses in the endowment fund and a failed sale of the old campus put the College at significant risk of oblivion. But then something interesting happened. The College, for the first time, brought on a Chief Operating Officer, who after a short stint, became the new president. Having delayed seeing the new campus, curiosity ultimately got the best of me, and I reached out to my old friend, the head of the business department. He gladly agreed to give me an in-

sider’s tour, and even a fly-by to say hello to the new president.

I parked on Atlantic Avenue and walked over to Livingston Street, across Adams, past the Board of Education building and the MTA building, into downtown Brooklyn, around the corner from Fulton Street. As I walked down the block, the neighborhood changes, but it is not quite like I remembered it either. There are high rise, ultra-modern condos, and more being built. I was looking for some flags or other signage to let me know I was coming up to the College but could find none. Finally, I sensed I was close to Macy’s which transverses both Fulton and Livingston Streets, and just before it was a sign on the side of the building at 171 Livingston Street, St. Francis College. I was underwhelmed. The front security desk let the Dean know I was there, and he came to get me. He explained that the top floors atop the Macy’s facility were custom built for SFC, and that they occupied the top three floors. When we got off the elevator, I was happily surprised at how new and hi-tech everything looked. Long, well lit, hallways with classrooms on either side that housed all the educational technologies that the old building so sorely didn’t have. We were met by the head of the science department who took me through the nursing stations that included a mock maternity room, operating room, and other hospital areas that made me feel like I was in a real hospital. I was

amazed. My sister did the nursing program at SFC back in the day, and she had none of these teaching tools at her disposal. The place was filled with test dummies, wired with all sorts of sensors to simulate different types of medical emergencies. Stunning.

We traveled through the other floors and visited the state-ofthe-art auditorium, broadcasting facility, cafeteria, meeting rooms, and open areas that were boxed by ceiling to floor windows overlooking Borough Hall, Brooklyn Heights, and those magnificent condos. I was impressed. Then I remembered that the facility had no athletics. No pool, no basketball courts, no weight rooms, none of the things that the old building had to support the D-1 teams that made SFC special. I found that disheartening.

Our last stop was a fly-by to say hello to the new president. Unlike some previous presidents, Tim Cerere is not a graduate of SFC, but his son is, and is an alumnus of the tennis team. What was supposed to be a two-minute hello, turned into an hour and a half discussion of how Tim got to be president and his vision for moving forward. He spent his career in advertising, helping WPP become a powerhouse in that world. His path from Board member to COO to president was fast. It surprised even him. He is used to being in the business world and making businesses work financially. He told me what he inherited in terms of finances and where they are today. Athletics was a big financial drain on the College, and operating at a significant deficit, they just couldn’t afford it anymore.

The move brought them to a state-of-the-art facility, but the sale of the old building had fallen through which left them even more financially exposed. Tim was able to find a new buyer, in a rising interest rate environment, and get the sale done for a surprisingly good price. He also had to play the bad guy and do a deep cuts into the SFC finances, laying off longstanding employees. These were things I was used to in the corporate world I lived in. If expenses exceeded revenues, you

had to do two things – increase revenues and decrease expenses, or simply put, you were out of business. He is attacking the problem in the same way. Enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate level is strong. But tuition hasn’t been raised in a decade. And that comes on the heels of the highest inflationary period this country has experienced in almost 40 years.

While the mission is the same, to educate first generation young adults, there needs to be a recognition that times have changed. I think Tim will get there. We talked a lot about Franciscan values, and what a Franciscan education means. I was an accounting major, but I learned the most in my philosophy, history, English, art, and political sciences classes. I have always valued a Liberal Arts education, learning to think was always more important than memorizing a formula to me.

By the end of our discussion, I thought, this might work, this new notion of SFC. Re-imagined here on Livingston Street. Although the street level is a hard sell, SFC has a lot going for it: a new facility, money in the bank (finally), a president with the same values that I align with, a small, dedicated team of educational professionals who sincerely want to see SFC survive and indeed thrive. It has lost a lot along the way, but we ended with the prayer of St. Francis.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

I thought to myself as I headed back home, let’s give hope a chance.

Pontoon Boat Rentals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Pursuant to the lien granted by the New York Self-Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that the undersigned self-storage units will be sold at a public sale by competitive bidding, to satisfy the lien of the Lessor, with Metro Storage LLC as managing agent for Lessor, for rental and other charges due from the undersigned. The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.StorageTreasures.com beginning five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be by lot to the highest bidder for cash only. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.

Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants at the following locations:

Self Storage 2727 Knapp Street Brooklyn, NY 11235 (718) 769-9000

SLICE OF LIFE

By Beth Hanning

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day has a long history. According to History.com, the Greeks and Romans had festivals honoring mothers, and England had celebrations during Lent to honor mothers. The American holiday can be traced back to Anna Jarvis from West Virginia, who around the time of the Civil War, started “Mother’s Day Work Clubs,” which helped mothers learn skills to raise their children. Jarvis then changed the focus of the club to “Mother’s Friendship Day,” where mothers of former Confederate and Union soldiers gathered together in order to

bring the country together. Jarvis then campaigned to have Mother’s Day become an official holiday.

So, the history of Mother’s Day is quite impressive. Jarvis really wanted to assist mothers and improve relations between groups that needed mediating. Ironically, after Mother’s Day became a holiday in 1914, with Woodrow Wilson signing a proclamation, and Jarvis started to see the commercialization of the day, she worked the rest of her life to repeal the holiday.

Well, I like the commercializa-

tion of the holiday. I am not going to lie. I enjoy receiving gifts. This year is awful because my youngest daughter Megan’s birthday is that day and I do not like sharing!

Of course, over the years the best gifts were the ones the children made in school. I worry that with everything going on in the world, will teachers stop working on these crafts? Will the word “mom” become a cancelled word? I hope not. I had on the refrigerator for many years a poem my daughter wrote for me for Mother’s Day. It said that one of the things that made me a great mom was, while in the car, I allowed them to listen to their music while I was driving! Something so simple was a thing they loved about me.

Being a mother is, to me, the hardest job in the world, and especially in these trying times, Moms need this day to celebrate how hard we all work. I see my friends going to five to 10 sporting events for their kids each weekend. They do this while working, getting the kids who have these games to practices all week and

making sure all of their schoolwork is completed. This all in addition to trying to get dinners on the table and maybe trying to fit in a workout!

So, to all the moms out there: I hope you get that manicure and pedicure gift certificate and I hope you get to go to the nail salon alone! I hope you get to go to the bathroom alone and without anyone calling your name, asking you where something is. I hope you get breakfast in bed. I hope you get a homemade card and/ or gift from the kids. I hope you get to sleep a little later. I hope your husband surprises you with a cleaning lady while he takes you out for the day. And I pray no one asks you on Sunday night to help them with the project they forgot to tell you about!

Thanks to all the moms out there, especially those not with us anymore, for showing us how to be the best moms we can be.

A special thank you to all who texted and emailed me about returning to writing! It is much appreciated.

The Osprey, also known as the Sea Hawk, is a fish-eating bird of prey. This large raptor has a body length of around 21 to 24 inches and a wingspan of approximately five to six feet. Male ospreys are slightly smaller than females with a weight range of 2.5 to 4.5 lbs., while females typically weigh between 3 to 4.6 lbs. Ospreys have a distinctive brown and white plumage, with a brown back and wings, a white belly and head, and a brown stripe through the eye. They have hooked beaks and sharp talons, which they use to catch and hold onto fish.

Ospreys are a migratory bird. The Ospreys in our area migrate

to Central and South America, with some traveling as far as Argentina. During migration, Ospreys typically follow the coastlines and fly over open water, where they can find their preferred food source of fish. Ospreys mate for life but travel back and forth to wintering grounds alone and on different schedules, and don’t spend winters together. They just meet up at the same nest each spring. They typically take between 20 to 30 days to travel the roughly 3,000 miles between here and South America.

Ospreys have made a huge comeback in our area. Between 1950 and 1975, nearly 90% of the population was lost due to the use of the pesticide DDT. A side effect of the chemical was a thinning of the eggshells. This caused the adults to crush the eggs as they tried to incubate them. As a result,

Ospreys nearly became extinct in New York State. After DDT was banned in 1972, the Osprey population in the area slowly began to recover. The population has gone from less than 150 breeding pairs on all of Long Island in the 1970s to more than 2,000 breeding pairs on Long Island today. The densest population is on Eastern Long Island, but according to the National Park Service, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is home to over 30 active Osprey nests.

Ospreys often use a variety of materials in their nests including sticks, grasses and seaweed. The same pairs reuse their nests from year to year, adding more materials and repairing any damage that may have occurred. Over time, the nests can become quite large, with some nests reaching up to six feet in diameter and weighing several hundred pounds. The Ospreys take great care in building and maintaining their nests, as they are an essential part of providing a safe and secure place to lay their eggs and raise their young. Once the Osprey young fledge, they use their

nest as a home base while learning how to survive. Both male and female Osprey take part in raising and teaching the fledglings. These young birds migrate a little later than their parents and when they return to this area, they usually return within 10 to 50 miles of their birth site, but most likely will never see their parents again.

This majestic bird’s resurgence in our area is truly a sign of good health in our local ecology. Keep your eye out for this soaring beauty in the skies above. It is no longer an uncommon sight, and they are truly breathtaking!

Please share your pictures of local Ospreys with the Rockaway Times.

A BLISSFUL LIFE byHelenKilgallen

Listen, Learn, and Love

First on my list, thank you Jen Kelleher for taking over this column and giving us valuable tools to work with on a daily basis. I truly look forward to reading your beautifully written column every week. I am full of gratitude for this amazing woman, who is now owner of Ocean Bliss Yoga and doing great things to grow the community and support us. If you haven’t visited Jen’s studio on the third floor of the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, please make time for yourself– you will not regret it. Many of us have found transformational healing and connection in this special community.

Now that I am semi-retired, I have so much more time on my hands. Thank you again, Jen. This has changed my life in many ways for the better. My attention is much more focused on how I wish to live the rest of my life. Travel, family, friendship, and service are top priorities. I love to travel to new places and meet different people from all walks of life. I have made lifelong friends along the way, and this has made all the difference in shaping my life.

Many people are living without personal connection and community. This makes me sad, hence why I am

Spotted: Uganda

writing the column this week is to encourage you to reach out to those in the community who are lonely, depressed, and perhaps grieving. We are in this together and to be in service is one’s highest purpose. How can we help?

Listening to Vivek Murthy, the 21st Surgeon General, on a podcast, he talks about the mental health of society. The three words he used for change were: listen, learn, and love. Even before the pandemic, we had signs of breakdowns in our communities. We need to rebuild our social infrastructure and listen to one another. Loneliness is a terrible reality in today’s world. We have distanced ourselves from one another and now is the time to begin to heal, rebuild, and move forward. How can we be of service to our fellow human being who is suffering? Can we help to shed the layers of trauma by communicating and spending time with one another on a regular basis? Therapy is great, but we also need more human interaction. My wish for this generation is to know you are loved. We are here to listen and learn from one another– our stories are similar.

Looking back to my 20s was a great time, and also very difficult. The loss of my 22-year-old brother, John, was life changing. It was the most horrific, devastating time in my family’s life, but this traumatic loss taught us to live life fully and love one another unconditionally. His death was our greatest lesson in life. Never would we forget, and somehow by the grace of God we would learn to laugh again, with the support of community and family.

We are social people who need one another. Pema Chodron’s new book, “How We Live Is How We Die,” is a reminder to live this one precious life with compassion and kindness. Pema teaches us that the more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live this life, the more fearlessly we will be able to confront the challenging times ahead.

Ocean Bliss Yoga invites you to join Jen Kelleher on Wednesday, May 17 for Chakra Balancing With Sound. Learn about the 12 chakras, how to recognize when one is off-balance, and how to re-balance with sound. The evening ends with a healing crystal sound bath. Sign up at oceanblissyoga.net.

Facts You Probably D on’t Need

 Blu-Ray discs hold more data because the laser is actually blue, which has a shorter wavelength than red and can read more accurately, allowing for more storage.

 Before “Let It Go” was written, Elsa was the main villain in Frozen. However, the song was so uplifting that her character was changed instead of the song.

phere of the moon, with each landing potentially doubling the moon’s atmospheric mass.

 The first cloned pet was a cat, and it was named Copy Cat.

 Professional ballet dancers can go through four pairs of pointe shoes in a week.

This just may be a first for the Rockaway Times tee. Editor Katie McFadden just got back from a two-week long adventure to Uganda in Africa. The main draw of the trip was gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, but there were plenty of other animal safaris along the way. Is that a zebra in the background?!

 Pacman was designed to be a never-ending game. The variable that holds the level was only an 8-bit integer though, so at level 256, things begin to act strange, and the level is impossible to beat.

 The Apollo program had a massive effect on the atmos-

 During a visit to Boeing, Soviet scientists secretly applied adhesive to the bottom of their shoes in order to covertly collect metal samples from the floor.

 A barrel contains 31 gallons of beer. A keg is 15.5 gallons or a half-barrel.

Facts by Sean McVeigh, factologist.

Seaside Adult Center Open House

On Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to the Seaside Older Adult Center (320 Beach 94th Street) for an open house for seniors 60 and older. Meet and greet with center staff and current members, make potential new friends! Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Raffles and giveaways. Special “Try It” Exercise Class with fitness guru, Gerard! Bring photo ID - Same day memberships available. Call 347-926-4119 for more info.

Mother’s Day Half Marathon & Rose Gurry 5K

On Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m., Rockaway Track Club is hosting its Mother’s Day Half Marathon, Rose Gurry 5K and a onemile walk to help raise funds for St. Camillus Special Olympics. Check in on Beach 94th and the boardwalk. The races begin at 9 a.m. Pre-register at: Rockawaytc.org

Book Signing & Interview

On Saturday, May 13 at 11 a.m., head to the Queens Library Seaside Branch (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Te-

resa Piechocka, will be discussing her book (My Memoir: Nazis and Communists. Growing up in 1940s War-Torn Poland) and signing copies.

Compost Giveaway

On Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater on Beach 94th near the boardwalk for a free compost giveaway by Councilwoman Joann Ariola. Call 718-318-6411 to reserve a spot.

Mother’s Day Foraging Tour

On Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to the RISE Center (5803 Rockaway Beach Blvd. for a foraging tour with America's go-to guy for foraging, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Must register at: www.riserockaway.org/rise/ events/

BHPOA Meeting

On Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m., head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club (533 Beach 126th) for the Belle Harbor Property Owners Association monthly meeting.

Discuss public safety, beach construction updates, the Neponsit Home demolition and more.

JASA Weekly Yoga

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

JASA Weekly Arts

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

Core on the Floor

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

Celebrate Music and Dance of the Americas

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

Free Community Baby Shower

On Sunday, May 21, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Rockaway YMCA (207 Beach 73rd Street) for the 100th Precinct’s free community baby shower. Free resources, refreshments, raffle giveaways, car seats, diapers, cribs, strollers, and baby essentials. If you would like to donate baby items for this event, they can be dropped off at the precinct.

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

LEGAL NOTICES

SILVER YOUNG HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 03/18/2023. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 136-20 38th Avenue, Suite 3A-1, Flushing, NY 11354 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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

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

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

Notice of Formation of PEEK A BOO EI LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/22/2022. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 141-28 71st Avenue, Flushing NY 11367. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of JRPP LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY) on 4/3/2023. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to JRPP LLC, 8302 Cornish Ave Apt 3D, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of RemoteAir Hvac LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 15, 2023. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to RemoteAir LLC, 3110 75th St, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. Any lawful purpose.

14-20 130 STREET LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/30/23. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 55 Bregman Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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

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

Kissena B2, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/27/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 42-20 Kissena Blvd., apt. B2, Flushing, NY 11355. General Purpose

Notice of Formation of ALPHABET GROUP LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/21/2022. Office location: QUEENS County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 13211 101ST AVE, FL 2, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY, UNITED STATES, 11419 Purpose: Any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICES

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

1566 LGP, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/5/2023.

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

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

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

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

Scholars’ Softball Success & Seniors

This week, the Scholars' Academy Women’s varsity softball team continued their undefeated season and celebrated senior day. Coached by Jessica Henck and Rebecca Hench-Webb, the team celebrated seniors Kylie Hastings and Courtney Mangan. The Scholars’ softball team won 2-0 on senior day, beating Brooklyn

Tech. Senior pitcher Courtney Mangan pitched a 3 hitter. Senior Kyle Hastings made some great plays at first. Big hits were made by Alexa Nolan, Josephine Polisi and Lauren D’Orazio.

Good luck in the playoffs, ladies!

PART-TIME PORTER POSITION AVAIL ABLE

A great oppor tunity to work in a ver y well maintained seven stor y building located in Rockaway Beach. We are looking for a highly organized, energetic Por ter who enjoys a fast-paced work environment and takes ownership of all aspec ts of their work. They will also demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, a collaborative work style, and a strong work ethic, taking pride in cleanliness

Physical aspec ts of the job include heav y lifting, carr ying, transpor tation and manipulation of maintenance equipment and appliances, standing/walking for long periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing. This position requires some weekend and holiday work and the ability to be on- call for emergencies

Job Description:

• Preparing the garbage for Depar tment of Sanitation on scheduled pick-up days.

• Clear out and sanitize the garbage closets on each oor of the building during each shift.

• Clean interior and ex terior sur faces of lobby windows, windowsills, and doors.

• Clean and sanitize all sur faces in the laundr y room.

• Cleaning/ Disinfecting or refuse/compac tor room.

• Entrances and lobby to be broom swept and mopped, vacuum common area corridors

• 4 Days per week, totaling 20 hours per week

• Mondays- 4-hour shift, 8:00am-12:00pm

• Tuesdays- 6-hour shift, 2:00pm- 8:00pm

• Fridays- 6-hour shift, 2:00pm-8:00pm

• Saturdays- 4-hour shift. 9:00am-1pm

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

The compensation is $18.00 per hour and will be paid on a bi-weekly basis

If you think you will be the per fect candidate for this position, please contac t CRM Management @ 718-684-9396 or email your resume to proper tymgr2@crmmanagementny.com

By Peter Galvin, MD

Ask the DOC Hospital Etiquette

There once was a time when hospitals would “dump” patients, that is, transfer a patient, usually to a city or municipal hospital, when the patient had no insurance, inadequate insurance, or required expensive treatment. That stopped in 1986 when Congress passed the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, or EMTALA. The law applies to hospitals that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs for hospital payment, which is essentially 100% of hospitals. Under the law, a hospital ER may not transfer a patient to another ER unless the patient requires a service or treat-

ment that the sending hospital does not provide. In addition, the consent of the patient/family is required. Also, if an inpatient (patient already admitted) requires transfer to another facility, either because the sending hospital does not provide a service the patient needs, or the patient or family requests a transfer, the patient cannot be sent to the receiving hospital’s ER but must be sent to an inpatient bed and must have a doctor who agrees to manage the patient’s care. As you can imagine, this makes transferring a patient from one facility to another much more difficult.

A related topic is discharge against medical advice (AMA). Occasionally, a patient or family may insist that the patient be discharged despite the treating physicians’ recommendation that the patient remain hospitalized. From the patient’s perspective, this is almost always a bad idea, because it may place the patient in jeopardy of a negative medical outcome and, from a legal perspective, it may protect, at least partially, the treating physician(s) from being sued for malpractice. Also, most people are not aware that under CMS guidelines, if a patient leaves a facility as an AMA discharge and is admitted to another facility within 30 days for the same diagnosis, Medicare and/or Medicaid will not cover the second hospital’s bill, making the patient liable for that bill.

When a facility is facing a patient who wants to sign out AMA, the amount of documentation that is required is significant. Documentation must include evidence that the patient was counseled not to leave, was made fully aware of the risks and consequences of such an action, and the patient must sign that they are aware of the risky situation they are placing

themselves in. The facility must document that the patient/family was capable of making an informed decision and not delusional, etc. Even though the discharge is AMA, the hospital must provide a discharge plan, including making reasonable provisions that the patient will have access to required medications for a minimum of 30 days (i.e., insulin).

Some states grant physicians legal immunity in AMA discharges. Also, the “assumption of risk” doctrine holds that plaintiffs cannot recover damages arising from risks they knowingly and voluntarily assume. Most AMA discharge forms include a liability waiver that the patient must sign. In the case of a complaint that an AMA discharge violated EMTALA, the investigation focuses on the reason for discharge and whether the facility made efforts to keep the patient from leaving. Federal guidelines urge hospitals to document the discussions with patients leaving AMA and “take all reasonable steps to secure” written informed refusal of ongoing treatment.

Please direct questions and comments to editor@rockawaytimes.com

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 The Rockaway Times

ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard

RT Readers! With 70-degree temps and the boardwalk concessions open—no need to wait for Memorial Day weekend to wear white—summer is already here! So, we dare you to paint the town white this weekend on your Rockaway Good Times crawl, using our sizzling weekly entertainment roundup below as your guide! And to all the Rockaway mommies—Happy Mother’s Day!

LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY, May 11 6:30 p.m.

The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series is back, and with a sneak peek at Adrienne’s cuisine, plus Phil Kadet & Friends’ music kicking off the return, be prepared to become a Thursday regular. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www. therockawayhotel.com/happenings

108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

FRIDAY, May 12 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The weather is perfectly balmy, so Rocka-fy your Friday night at Tap That with the Rock-A-Wades’ sing-along party! Show will be outside, weather permitting.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, May 12

6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Jazz connoisseurs! Rockaway music maestro, Simon Chardiet, is back from touring, making a special stop at Rockaway Uma’s, jammin’ traditional 1950s jazz for your dinin’ pleasure!

92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

FRIDAY, May 12

8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Ignite your Fri-yay! fun-a-thon at Bar

Marseille with Kerry Kearney & Friends’ redhot brews of Southern rock and NYC blues.

190 Beach 69th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

8 p.m. to Midnight Blackstone blows into Breezy with their flamin’ lineup of Southern rock and blues at The BayHouse.

500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point

FRIDAY, May 12 9 p.m.

Aren’t the best beers the ones you share with friends? Well, head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club and clink your pints as you par-

ty with Taylor Searing & Peter Brady at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge.

533 Beach 126th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

9 p.m.

The Jack Pack will be happy to know that Uncle Jack is back at Rogers rockin’ the ultimate soundtrack for your Friday night craic!

203 Beach 116th Street

FRIDAY, May 12

9 p.m.

Join eclectic spin master, Brenn’s birthday bash—“Post Surf Bliss #3” at Rockaway Brewing Co. Get ready to sweat, rehydrate with RBCO. beer—repeat.

415 Beach 72nd Street

FRIDAY, May 12

Magic Bones makes their debut at Kennedy’s with their scorching lineup of classic rock, country, Motown, soul, old-school hip-hop medleys and more! Call (718) 9450202 for showtime and reservations. Also, the picturesque Breezy bayside restaurant is taking Mother’s Day reservations.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SATURDAY, May 13

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A popular adage for Rockaway summers…keep it local! So, make Tap That your Saturday night YES-tination with local pop/ rock/folk/country/indie/R&B acoustic trio, Midnight Society. Show outside, weather definitely permitting.

111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

SATURDAY, May 13 9 p.m.

Gear up for a rockin’ night of hyper local shenanigans with Rockaway’s #1 party band, Wine with Sue, at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

SATURDAY, May 13

Enjoy a Breezy treat with a fine dining and music experience with JoJo at Kennedy’s. Call (718) 945-0202 for showtime and reservations. Plus, one day until Mother’s Day! Treat the moms in your life at Kennedy’s.

406 Bayside, Breezy Point

SUNDAY, May 14 5 p.m.

Cork-born Donnie Carroll is famous for his music on both sides of the Atlantic, and this afternoon, be drawn to the soul of the Emerald Isle at Rogers.

203 Beach 116th Street

SUNDAY, May 14 4 p.m.

The Sugar Bowl beckons all to celebrate a Happy Mama’s Day with sweet acoustic tunes by Chris Decker.

15 Bedford Ave., Breezy Point

WEDNESDAY, May 17

8 p.m.

"I'm not sure what I've done to you, but I'll take a Pinot Grigio.” Vanderpump Rules feens—Jameson’s is hosting the final watch party of the “too much drama for your mama” show, even serving up a special “Pump” cocktail and food menu. Plus, Trends By Meg will be on deck with her shotskis. See you Wednesday!

421 Beach 129th Street

ONGOING

Motivation MONDAYS

7:30 p.m.

Think you’re smarter than your friends. Find out at Rockaway Tiki’s Trivia Mondays. For weekly themes, follow: @rockawaytikibar on Instagram.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Tunesy TUESDAYS

7 p.m.

Squid fans, if you’re in Rincón, PR—a.k.a. Rockaway South—don’t miss Squid & Friends' squidarrific music residency at Nacho Libre.

Carr 115. kn 11.6, Rincon, PR

Wine WEDNESDAYS

7 p.m.

Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki Bar’s karaoke night.

67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Thirsty THURSDAYS

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday night is ladies’ night at Dred Surfer Bar and Grill. So, come out, let your hair down, drink some punch and enjoy delish food specials.

16-27 Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)

9 p.m.

DJ Baroque boasts one of the most enviable record collections known and unknown

within the funk and soul scene, so tonight, don’t miss him spinning at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

Selfie SATURDAYS

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Savor West Indian Island vibes at Dred Surfer’s, “Caribbean Soiree,” every Saturday, featuring seafood and drink specials, plus, reggae vibrations by Eyez A Bleed. Rain or shine. Free entry.

16-27 Seagirt Blvd., Far Rockaway (Beach 17th Concession)

Selfie SATURDAYS

8 p.m. to Midnight

French-Mediterranean restaurant, Bar Marseille, brings Manhattan chic to Rockaway with a lounge-inspired DJ set, dancing, adult bevies and endless selfie moments. Ooh la la!!

190 Beach 69th Street

Sweet SUNDAYS

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sweeten your vocal cords to traditional Irish and American folk songs with Rockaway Irish croonster John Baxter and Friends’ Sing-along Sundays at The Rose Den.

174 Beach 116th Street

SPECIAL MENTIONS

SAYRA’S WINE BAR SIP & PAINT PARTY

SATURDAY, May 20  5:30 p.m.

Get creative as you sip at Sayra’s Sip & Paint Party, plus meet new people by yourself or bring a friend! Admission is $45, and includes paint set and bottomless drinks (excludes gratuity and sales tax). Plus, music by DJ Cahaya Dewi.

91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

RED WISH & BLUE FUNDRAISER  SATURDAY, May 27

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Support Rockaway WISH in their rewarding fundraiser at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, benefitting the organization’s philanthropic efforts to support worthy causes in the community. Admission is $100 and includes a fruitful chance to win the $5K grand prize, open bar, lite food fare and music by DJ Teddy. For more info, follow: @wishofrockaway on Instagram.

533 Beach 126th Street

Got info on local live music, arts and more? Email: editor@rockawaytimes.com

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.

Ken Lavery Antonio Levy

Mark Eidinger

Tommy Share

Vincent Moriarty

Alicia Ingenito

Andrzej Zbrog

The Rockaway Times

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

Rockaway Little League in Full Swing

The 2023 Rockaway Little League season is underway! Games began in mid-April and some early games have faced some delays due to April showers, but things are back in full swing in May.

The sun was out in full force this past weekend, making for some happy baseball and softball players that were able to take to the fields in Fort Tilden. Paul King, coach for Peak

Electric, was able to catch some of the recent action on camera. He was first there on opening day for the Pee Wee Girls league as Peak Electric took on East Meets West. Scores aren’t kept for the younger kids, so both teams ended in a tie.

He was back on the sidelines again as Barista Station and Kennedy’s faced off on Saturday, May 7 for Boys Tee Ball. Then the Major Girls took

to the fields with Ridgewood Saving’s Bank defeating Batesy’s 20-9, and Paul’s Bike Shop winning 19-8 over The Wharf.

For full schedules, scores and

standings for all levels and teams, check out: https://rockawaylittleleagueny.net

Photos by Paul King.

Vegetable and Barley with Smoked Turkey Soup

By Sharon Feldman

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 - six-ounce package Kedem

Vegetable and Barley Soup

Mix

• 1-2 large smoked turkey wings

• 5 cups of water

Directions:

Add the wings to a pot. Add five cups of water. Bring to a boil. Turn on low and continue to cook 30-60 minutes. Add the vegetable and barley packet and stir. Check to see if the meat is soft and cooked through. When

the meat is done, remove from pot and set aside to cool. Turn the heat to simmer. Shred the turkey and return to the pot. Cover and simmer another 30 minutes.

Rockaway

Wrestling Character Development

A question I get asked frequently is: "How do wrestlers get their characters they portray???"

Although we have covered this before, I understand that we have acquired new fans of the column, so let's cover this topic again. There comes a moment in a potential young wrestler's life where he/she has to decide “what type of character will I be?

What type of character do I want to portray: a superhero or an evil villain? What would my character wear, and how will my character act?” These are all very important questions that go into the making of a wrestler's character, which would eventually lead to that wrestler potentially getting booked.

When a promotion, especially

the wrestling promoter and/or booker, is looking for new talent, one of the main aspects they look for is the character of the wrestler. Can the promotion invest into the character, is the character entertaining, can the wrestler portray the character he has created? All very important and potentially career-changing questions, and aspects of a wrestler's future. A wrestler's character can be an extension of his/her personal life, and it should be something that they feel comfortable doing. The character should be able to talk to and relate to the viewing audience. If the wrestling character is believable, it should allow the wrestling fan to immerse themselves into the character, and suspend disbelief, so they can live and enjoy every moment through that character.

Whatever path a wrestler follows, he or she must always keep evolving the character, because in the end, it's the character that will determine his or her future in the wrestling business.

The Question of the Week comes

from Anna J. in Rockaway Beach, and she asked, "What do you think about the new WWE Heavyweight Title?" Anna, I have to say, I actually hate it! I am not impressed with it at all. I really feel they could have gone a different route in regards to the design. I honestly feel there's too much going on design-wise, with the new title. Hey, call me old fashioned, but I like titles that are simple and do not have too much design to them. If anyone disagrees or agrees with me, please send me an email and let's talk about it. Thanks for the question, Anna.

If you have any questions or comments, please send it to eavil183@ yahoo.com, and have a great weekend!