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The Pipes Are Stalling

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Covid Cancels Rockaway St. Pat’s Parade

Photo by Nicole Taylor-Lang

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Irish Eyes Are Crying ROCKAWAY ST. PAT’S AXED

By Katie McFadden

It’s official. The highlight that ends each winter, the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade, is cancelled.

Earlier this week, The Rockaway Times had contacted parade organizer Michael Benn regarding any changes to the parade, which was scheduled to take place just five weeks away on March 6, but we did not receive a response by press time.

However, a message on the website for the Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade revealed the sad news. The website reads, “Our 46th Annual Parade will be held March 2022. Covid-19, All 2021 Permits Cancelled.”

Instead, this year’s parade will simply feature an online compilation of prior parade highlights to “continue our tradition and keep in mind the safety of all our marchers and community during these trying times,” the website says.

The 46th Annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially scheduled for March 5, 2022.

The Rockaway Times broke the news of the cancellation on social media. The news reflected coming full circle as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc almost a year later.

Last year’s 45th Annual Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade marked the last occasion where the community came together and celebrated before New York City announced a full lockdown about a week later with school and business closures. It was also the last St. Patrick’s Day parade for the season as the New York City parade on March

17 was cancelled. However, the date of last year’s parade, March 7, also coincided with the first patient in Queens diagnosed with coronavirus being admitted to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, showing that the virus had announced its presence on the peninsula.

The news of this year’s parade being cancelled was met with mixed reaction on social media. While some responded that this is the right call given the circumstances, many were disappointed to hear the news and others called it “ridiculous” given that the parade is held outdoors. Some even discussed staging a “protest” and unofficial plans to keep the parade tradition alive are already being discussed among locals.

A note on the official parade website hinted against taking the risk. “Thank you for supporting us in our parade. Please be extra careful with this tremendous Coronavirus. Don’t take any chances. Use all necessary caution and care.”

This news comes as the status of local restaurants and bars, that would normally be packed on parade day, still remains unknown. While Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he would ease some lockdown restrictions across the state, as we go to press, plans to ease the ban on indoor dining in New York City bars and restaurants have not been announced.

In addition to the parade, all parade fundraising events, including the installation ball at Antuns, are also cancelled.

However, donations can still be made to support next year’s parade. Tax deductible donations can be made out to P.O. Box 82, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 or the Parade Committee, c/o Michael Benn, 181 Beach 112th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694.

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The Jetty Master Plan

By Katie McFadden

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its contractor H&L Contracting LLC, are hard at work building the groins (jetties) to reduce erosion and the coastal storm risk along the beach. Here’s a quick rundown of the work taking place and what’s to come.

As part of this $113.9M project, Rockaway is getting 14 new groins, while five others are being refurbished.

Since the fall, construction crews have been working on the groins at Beach 32nd Street and Beach 36th Street. These groins will be completed in early March and all work in the area will be shut down to avoid endangered birds.

According to Senior Project Manager Dan Falt, in mid- February, crews will begin setting up beach access at Beach 142nd Street and will begin working in March on the groins at Beach 149th and Beach 145th Streets.

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months, and when compete, they will begin work on the groins at Beach 140th and Beach 135th Streets. When those are

complete in the fall, they will move the crews to begin work on the groins located at Beach 92nd Street and Beach 98th Street.

Following that, in rough order, groins will also be constructed at Beach 125th and Beach 130th, Beach 40th and 42nd, Beach 107th and 103rd, Beach 120th and 115th, Beach 52nd, 46th and 110th. When construction occurs, surrounding beaches are closed in about 500-600 foot sections. This whole project falls under Contract 1 and is expect-

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Contracts for additional coastal protection measures will soon go out for bid. Contract 2 will consist of a reinforced dune construction, and pedestrian beach crossovers made of timber structures for beach access spanning the new dunes for access from the boardwalk to the beach. USACE hopes to award the contract for this project by the end of the year.

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***** We think 2021 will get better but it won’t feel good on the first Saturday in March now that the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Parade has been canceled for this year. The City is not issuing the permits necessary for such events. ***** You might want to watch a local version of the Powerball (or mega thousands) this Saturday on Instagram.

The Graybeards Pot-a-Gold raffle, a fundraiser to help the wonderful charitable organization, is now more than 100Gs. The drawing will happen via livestream on Instagram, @the.Graybeards, this Saturday evening, January 30 at 8 p.m. If you want to be part of the fun and give yourself a shot you can still

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 buy a ticket. Call Rick Horan at 917-345-3700 and he’ll get a raffle ticket to you. Cost is $100. ***** It’s Restaurant Week in New York City. So that’s a good enough reason to send along a reminder to order in from one of the great places in Rockaway. There are more diverse choices than ever. ***** Sad to pass along the news that Sandy Nesoff died this past Sunday. She and her husband Bob Nesoff collaborated on the Travels with Bob and Sandy column that we used to run until Sandy fell ill. ***** The Queens Borough Board, chaired by Borough President Donovan Richards, will hold a virtual public hearing on the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary Expense and Capital Budget on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain the testimony of Queens

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Community Boards, community stakeholders and members of the public regarding the proposals contained in the Mayor's FY22 Preliminary Budget. This input will be used to develop the Queens Borough Board's budget priorities in FY22. On Friday, January 29, individuals who have registered will be emailed a time slot and the link to the virtual public hearing.

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The Rockaway Times People care about pooches. At least ones that have to be rescued from the bay.

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This Week in History JANUARY 28 Esther Grillo was born.

Derrick Bass was born.

1940 - The first social security check was issued to Ida Fuller for $22.54.

1915 - Congress passed legislation creating the U.S. Coast Guard.

1986 - U.S. shuttle Challenger exploded 72 seconds after lift-off, killing all seven crew members aboard, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.

FEBRUARY 1 Maryellen Galvin was born.

Eileen McDade was born.

2003 - The space shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it tried to reenter the Earth's atmosphere after a sixteen-day mission in space. All seven members of JANUARY 29 the crew were lost.

1886 - Karl Benz received a patent for 2004 - Janet Jackson's famous "wardthe first successful gasoline-driven car. robe malfunction" occurred at Super 1936 - Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wag- Bowl XXXVIII. ner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson were the first players elected to FEBRUARY 2 the Baseball Hall of Fame in CoopersSandy Livingston was born. town, New York.

Denise Auerbach was born.

Joe Fox was born.

JANUARY 30 Frank Blum was born.

1887 - The first gathering at Gobbler's Terence Moriarty was born.

Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. to wait for the groundhog's shadow occurred.

1948 - Gandhi was assassinated.

1972 - British troops opened fire on civ- 1943 - Nazi troops surrendered in the il rights marchers in Northern Ireland, World War II Battle of Stalingrad. sparking the "Bloody Sunday" massacre.

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JANUARY 31 Lori Healey-Wasson was born.

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Covid-19 Tracker 01/18-01/26 As parts of Rockaway have seen increases in Covid-19 cases, it’s important to keep track of how the neighborhood is doing with coronavirus. Robby Schwach of Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office has been hard at work, tracking down the details for each Rockaway zip code. We are sharing this info each week.

Schwach noted that since New Year's Day, 1,871 residents of Rockaway and Broad Channel have tested positive for COVID-19 and 17 have died.

Since March of 2020, 616 residents of Rockaway and Broad Channel have died of COVID-19.

The latest info represents changes between 01/18/202101/26/2021.

In 11691, positive cases increased by 283 from 4,902 to 5,185. There were two new deaths in this period, bringing the total number of deaths to 393.

In 11692, cases went up by 95, from 1,146 to 1,241. There were no new deaths in this period, and the total remains at 95.

In 11693, cases rose by 65 from 676 to 741. There were no new deaths, and the total remains at 31.

In 11694, there was an increase in cases by 90, from 1,517 to 1,607. There was one new death, bringing the total to 90.

In 11697, cases rose by 18, from 401 to 419. There were no new deaths in this period, and the total remains at seven.

The seven-day rolling average of positive tests by zip code: As of January 23, 11691 is 9.96%, 11692 is 7.37%, 11693 is 10.7%, 11694 is 8.51%, 11697 is 6.73% Please remember to wear a mask, particularly indoors and where social distancing is not possible.

Read with RISE Why not read with RISE? The Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity has launched a virtual book club to connect neighbors through the pandemic and give them something to do.

According to RISE, the book club’s mission is “To expand members' personal literary experience by reading and discussing works that serve as inspiration for all generations of New York City residents to care for their environment and community. The book club provides a safe and welcoming social environment to develop a lifelong interest and appreciation for reading and learning.

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The second official Virtual Book Club meeting will take place on February 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The book of discussion for this meeting, in the theme of Social Equity, is Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Pick up a copy and get to reading if you’d like to participate.

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A water main break in Broad Channel on Sunday, January 24 caused disruptions to water service throughout the island and the Rockaway peninsula.

At around 7 a.m. on Sunday, a water main broke near Cross Bay Boulevard and East 1st Road in Broad Channel.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation and the NYPD responded. Due to flooding conditions and damage to the pavement, traffic was immediately closed in both directions and was eventually reopened after the area was cleared.

However, the water main rupture caused problems beyond just Broad Channel as residents across Broad Channel and the Rockaway peninsula experienced brown water in their sinks and showers. Following the water main break, the water system in the area was discolored due to rust disturbance. The DEP received several calls regarding this issue.

“Anytime there is a disruption to the way the water typically flows through the distribution (such as a water main break or use of a fire hydrant) it can result in discolored water – and we got numerous reports of discolored water across the peninsula during Sunday afternoon/evening,” a spokesman for the DEP said.

While the DEP says by Monday there were few calls of water discoloration, there were still reports from neighbors on local social media pages as of Tuesday, January 26. In response to water discoloration, the DEP said, “Though it is not harmful, residents should not drink obviously discolored water. They can run their taps until the water runs cool and clear.” If this doesn’t help, people should call 311 to report the issue.

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Local residents reported brown water following the water main break. Photo by Edwin Williams.

Open hydrants created icy conditions on Monday.

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morning of Monday, January 25, emergency contractors reported to the scene of the water main break to begin repairs. This repair work is ongoing. On the evening of Sunday, January 24, they also began to open fire hydrants around the area to help flush out the system. While this helped alleviate the water discoloration, as temperatures dropped, this resulted in some icy conditions on streets and sidewalks, making Monday morning’s commute a bit slippery around Rockaway and Broad Channel.

The DEP noted that all residents should have functioning water service at this time.

They did not say what may have caused the water main break.

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Please Pick Up! Dear Editor: I have recently moved back to Rockaway and have been enjoying bike riding on the new (to me) boardwalk as often as possible. The views of the sky and sea are stunning and have a meditative quality for me (and others, I am sure). The one thing that has been very distressing to me is the amount of dog feces all along the bike/pedestrian path. I am, to use a euphemism, shocked and amazed by the lack of care and concern for our beautiful area.

Many of us have dogs, and walk them all the time as is necessary, and many of us do not, but it is still astonishing to see the amount of dog remnants all along the path.

Especially since our boardwalk

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day to change my party affiliation to Democratic and I’m an Independent. The person who called me explained that since the majority of voters in the city are Democrats, a Democratic mayoral nominee will likely become the mayor. To influence who will become mayor, you need to be a registered Democrat and vote in the primary.

Ms. Ariola, it seems that Republicans aren’t solely being targeted. As for your claim, madam Chairwoman, that this is a trick to reduce Republican enrolment in the city. Would you please explain how?

I told the gentleman who called, that although it is true that a Democratic nominee is more likely to win, the City has voted in non-democratic candidates as mayor. And if the Democrats nominate a dog for a candidate, the city will happily vote in someone else.

I also told the gentleman that I need to review the candidates before I decide. He told me he Tables Turned would call me back later in the week. I think I will have some fun Dear Editor: I received a call this past Sun- with them. If I get a call back. I will

has become such a haven for those who love to exercise and just enjoy the sea sounds, sights and scents, this disgrace has got to stop.

People live here specifically to be able to do their nine-mile walk, run, or ride, and they have to constantly step aside to avoid getting their shoes or wheels desiccated by dog dung!

The boardwalk has become a very popular place for folks from the more urban parts of the city to come and ride, walk, run, etc. as well. The concessions are getting more business because of that, and that is good for Rockaway. No one wants to walk over to a bench with their burrito and have to carefully look down for someone's doggie mess.

Nobody can tell anyone what to do, of course, but I do hope that our dog loving neighbors will take some extra time to clean up and make the reason many of us live here clean again. Thanks.

Liz Fortune

thank them. Tell them that they were right, that I need that change my affiliation to affect the primary. That after reviewing the candidates, I decided to register as a Republican.

Mark Eidinger Thanks For Looking Out Dear Editor: In the early morning of January 25, my parked car was hit by a black sedan, going the wrong way on our one-way street.

I ran out in time to see the car speeding away down our block.

I posted the story on Friends of Rockaway requesting help and received many tips. One led to locating the abandoned wrecked car.

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COVID put the Rockaway Theatre Company on hold. However, one RTC member has embarked with his brother on a quarantine project which has had unexpected results.

Nick Safier, a personal fitness trainer, has been acting since playing the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz in sixth grade. After playing the lead in The Great Gatsby at RTC, he was excitedly looking forward to hitting the stage in Jesus Christ Superstar when the pandemic threw everything up into the air.

Without his Rockaway home away from home, Safier says, “I really didn’t know what to do with myself.”

Then around late March he started posting videos on the popular TikTok app.

“At first, the goal was to build up a social media presence to help me as an actor when auditions resumed,” Safier said.

But soon “it became so much more.”

“I randomly made one video with my brother Gabriel…and it struck a chord. People loved the relationship we had as brothers.

I believe people also loved it because it was about brothers, our humanity and love for each other.”

He notes that Gabe, who has Down syndrome, loves the spotlight, and he, his brother, and sister, Kira, all “love to be on stage or to be theatrical in some way.”

So more videos followed. The response was more than the Safier brothers expected.

To date they have amassed more than 728,000 followers, moving towards one million. Safier’s videos have received more than 7.4 million “Likes.” And they have received comments from as far away as Japan, England, Germany, Scotland and every state in the U.S. But more than that has been the deeply felt responses they have received.

What has struck Safier most has been the “incredibly uplifting, positive” words from around the world.

“I’ve received comments such as, ‘This was the first time I smiled today’, ‘We need more of this in the world’, ‘This is (what) people

need to be seeing, videos that bring people together’, ‘I look forward to seeing your videos every day. It’s the brightest part of my day,’ and ‘The world feels so dark and depressing lately, and this makes it all feel better, as if there is hope for the future’.”

There are now well over 250 videos online. The short clips show the brothers walking across fields, swimming, sharing a sunset and, smartly dressed for the occasion, getting ready “to bring in 2021 on a high note.”

“We make videos spreading love and awareness every day,” Safier said.

They have also led Safier to complete a movie script. He’s now aiming for production and development. Centered around a man and his younger brother with Down syndrome, he says it is “inspired by love and compassion received from people who love the message we are putting out there.”

About this unexpected pandemic project, he notes, “If you asked me in March if I ever thought this is where we would be almost a year later, I never could’ve imagined. There is something very special about the journey this has taken. It’s even more special because I get to take it with my brother.”

What’s ahead?

“My goal then and now remains the same- I want to continue to spread love, hope, compassion, and awareness of people with Down syndrome on TikTok and Instagram (@nicksafier).”

Now stars of the smallest screen, Nick and Gabriel’s story might be told all in one image: two brothers sharing a hug.

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Owen Daniel McVeigh, 90, was one of eight children born in the Bronx, NY on October 24, 1930 of Irish immigrant parents, Catherine Naughton and Francis McVeigh. Loving husband of Lily McVeigh for the past 28 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Margaret L. McVeigh.

Loving father of 10 children, Margaret Palma, Owen Michael (Maureen), James (Charmaine), Thomas (Patricia), Vincent (Jennifer), Kevin (Sally), Michael (Elizabeth), Francis (Theresa), Kathleen Coughlin (Robert), Terence (Virginia). Loving grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Loving brother of Anne and beloved Uncle to the McVeighs in Florida. In addition, he leaves behind his cousin, Paddy Goodman, and many relatives in Ireland.

Owen passed peacefully on January 25, 2021 in Palm City, Florida, surrounded by his family.

Owen served his country during the Korean War in both the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He went on to serve the City of New York as an officer in the NYPD for 26 years with a majority of those years spent in the 101 Precinct.

The McVeigh children were raised in a loving environment in a beautiful orange brick house on Beach 127th Street. Owen and Lily resided in Palm City, Florida for much of the last 20 years. Frequent trips to Rockaway for summers and family events were the norm. He enjoyed playing golf in his later years but mostly enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He made the most delicious breakfast of bacon and pancakes. His meatloaf and mashed potatoes were family favorites. Owen was the master of cleaning; his floors were always spotless and his clothes were always folded to perfection, a trait he passed on to many of his family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on February 20, 2021 at 10:30am at St. Francis De Sales.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Mass is limited to immediate family.

A live stream of the Mass will be available on the St. Francis De Sales Church Facebook page.

A Memorial celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Owen McVeigh to: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Tunnel2Towers.org or call 718-987-1931

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Two Rockaway characters, if there were ever Rockaway characters, Jerry Rea and Geoff Rawling are watching football (with their backs to the TV) while enjoying themselves in Puerto Rico.

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Age Old Questions

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By Peter Galvin, MD

It is often said that death defines life, or said another way, it is death that gives meaning to life. We all face death, but unfortunately, not all humans have to deal with ageing (or aging if you prefer). Too many young people have their lives cut short by wars, disease, drugs, violence, etc., before they have a chance to age. Another common saying is that youth is wasted on the young, but that’s a topic for another day.

Most humans will grow old and experience ageing, which is usually not fun, as many older individuals know and will tell you. But exactly why our bodies change as we age is not fully understood yet, but we are learning more about ageing every day. For example, last November the New York Post had an ar-

ticle about a study done in Tel Aviv. Researchers there placed middle aged volunteers into a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for 90 minutes a day, five days a week, for three months.

They found that on the biological level, the volunteers had their cellular age reversed by 25 years.

Ageing occurs on a cellular level because of both programmed, genetic changes in cells and damage to DNA. Both processes cause DNA mutations to occur as cells divide. Cellular division occurs constantly from conception to death because cells themselves die and must be replaced. However, research has shown that some human cells, for example some cancer cells, stem cells, and germ cells, when grown in culture medium do not die. Leonard Hayflick, a researcher at UCSF who wrote How and Why We Die, found that human cells in culture will divide up to 50

times and then stop dividing, becoming what are called senescent cells.

Research has found that ageing occurs on a cellular level for primarily two reasons – the shortening of telomeres, also called the “Holy Grail” of ageing, and the formation of senescent cells. Telomeres are extensions on the ends of chromosomes that protect against DNA replication errors, or mutations. The shorter the telomere, the more likely are DNA mutations.

There are examples of “immortal” organisms in nature.

Some bacteria fission to make daughter cells, strawberries grow runners to make clones of themselves, and hydra, small, fresh-water organisms, regenerate themselves. In 1987, Rowe and Kahn defined “successful ageing” as 1) freedom from disease and disability; 2) high cognitive and physical functioning; 3) social and productive engagement.

As birthrates drop, the devel-

oped world is getting older.

Currently 11% of the population is 60 and older, and it is estimated that number will be 22% by 2050.

Ageing in humans causes many changes to the body.

Blood vessels stiffen, bones shrink and lose density, muscles lose strength, endurance, and flexibility, the bladder becomes stiffer, skin becomes thinner, less elastic, and bruises more easily, and metabolism slows, to name a few of the changes. Recommendations to” successfully” age include getting daily exercise, eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night, managing stress, managing your weight, avoiding smoking, and keeping your mind active by reading, doing puzzles (crosswords are my favorite), getting a hobby, or playing an instrument.

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New Light Comes To Broad Channel Entrance Let there be a light! A new, long-awaited traffic light is now at the entrance to Broad Channel at 1st Road and Cross Bay Boulevard. The new traffic light allows for safe access to the Broad Channel Athletic Club (BCAC), and calms traffic in the highly congested area.

Community leaders and residents of Broad Channel have been fighting for a traffic light at this intersection for more than a decade, noting the condition was especially hazardous for the hundreds of children who visit the Broad Channel Athletic Club.

In collaboration with the Broad Channel Civic Association, State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, and Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, Councilman Eric Ulrich partnered with the New York City Dept. of Transportation to install the new traffic light.

"For years, this community has been fighting to see safety im-

provements at the entrance of Broad Channel. Our office has been working tirelessly to make this intersection safer for both pedestrians and motorists alike," said Councilman Eric Ulrich. "Today, I am pleased to share that DOT has installed a traffic light at 1st Road and Cross Bay Boulevard; and that the light is already up and running. This is a huge win for our community. I would like to thank the Broad Channel Civic Association, my colleagues in government, and DOT for their partnership on this project."

"This is great news! For years, we have been requesting this traffic light to address the dangerous situation parents faced as they attempted to turn across Cross Bay Boulevard to enter the Broad Channel Athletic Club Ballfield," said Dan Mundy, President of the Broad Channel Civic Association. "Councilman Ulrich personally lobbied DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, and his efforts paved the way for this much-needed traffic light, which will not only create a safe means for parents to access the ball field but will also help to slow down traffic as it enters our town. The Civic Association is grateful to Councilman Ulrich for his perseverance in fighting this battle for so long, and for making this happen."

"I am thrilled to see this traffic light finally installed at the entrance of Broad Channel. This will help keep the residents of the

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As of Thursday, January 14, the new traffic light is fully functional. The new traffic signal will help bolster access to Jamaica Bay Greenway's pedestrian and bicycle path, as well as help improve safety for all road users - pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. This new infrastructure is also a part of the Agency's ongoing comprehensive strategy to upgrade the two-way protected lane on Cross Bay Boulevard, between the Addabbo Bridge and East 1st Road in Broad Channel.

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This can be applied to most anything we do. How do I feel

today - physically, mentally, emotionally? Strong? Tender?

Energetic? Weaker than usual? Fatigued? Powerful? Happy? The list goes on. Taking some full deep breaths helps to quiet the mind allowing for the answer to that question to arise. Check in and then whatever comes up after some tuned in moments, honor that state of being.

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So, it is all about the attitude surrounding the experience, meeting myself where I was at that moment, being ok with it and not caring if someone was judging otherwise.

It makes the experience a positive one rather than a mixed or negative one, thereby contributing to our well-being. I look for every way in my daily life to be well and happy and try to share with you the thoughts and practices that work for me. We really have a choice about what we think and how we react. We can choose how we look at something and it is in that choice

Page 29 that brings the message to our hearts. If we react in anger, we are going to feel that. If we react in kindness, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to feel that. That was a bit of a diversion from the original thought of this column but it is tied to it in that once we meet ourselves where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at, we have a choice as to how we go from there. We can be ok about it and â&#x20AC;&#x153;be inâ&#x20AC;? the experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Samprati humâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: the present moment is my true self. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need more to be complete; I am whole right now. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need this moment to be anything other than what it is; it is enough right now. I can trust myself by looking within for what I seek. By being here, and being grateful now, I feel truly alive in the present moment. I can appreciate the joy of simply being here.â&#x20AC;? (Jen Williamson, healingbrave.com) May you be happy. May you be free. May you be compassionate. May you be grateful.

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

Valentine’s Market

Head to the Rockaway Hotel on Beach 108th Street for a market featuring dozens of local vendors selling goods and goodies for your sweetie. The market will be held on Thursday, January 28 and Friday, January 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will also be a 50/50 for the Rising Tide Effect.

Virtual Knitalong

Join RISE for an online knitalong on Wednesday, February 3 at 2 p.m. All levels welcome. For login info, see: www.riserockaway.org/rise/events/

On Wednesday, February 3 at 7 p.m., join the virtual Community Board 14 Health and Social Services Committee Meeting featuring updates from St. John’s Hospital and a mobile Planned Parenthood health center. For agenda and details, check out www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb14/calendar/calendar.page

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The Graybeards annual fundraiser is on. Consider purchasing a $100 ticket to be in the running and help support this great nonprofit organization in their efforts to support the community.

The 50-50 drawing will be held on January 30. Last year’s winner took home more than $50,000!

For info, contact Rick Horan at Community Board 14 Rick@horan.me or 917-354The next monthly commu- 3700. nity board meeting is Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

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LLC formed in DE on 08/11/2020.

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

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

Notice of Formation of Urban Plant Club LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/2020. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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

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

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

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

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

Notice of Formation of Montoya Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/15/2021.

Office located in Queens County.

SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against said LLC at 3039 33rd Street, Apt. 3R, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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

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

General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of 'Chiq Sauce LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/21/20. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 'Chiq Sauce LLC, 37-23 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY, 11363 any lawful purpose.

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

Notice of Formation of Jenny Armstrong DDS, PLLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/21/2020. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jenny Armstrong DDS, PLLC, 5-11 47th Ave Apt 10A, Long Island City, NY 11101. Any lawful purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

Be Rockaway Enterprises LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/04/2016. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 114-04 Beach Channel Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Let it Be Known that, :David-Agustus: Cooper Aka "mashah-alchanan: el" is a member of the League of Indian Nations of North America, and Is subject of the National Indian Government. :David-Agustus: Cooper tribal ID#: C000101837 is a subject of the National Indian Government, one that owes allegiance to the sovereign and is governed by her laws. Extra-territorial jurisdiction in Morocco. Proclamation Form 42820- A100539.

Let it Be Known that, :Ariel-Fiona: Reid is a member of the League of Indian Nations of North America, and Is subject of the National Indian Government. :Ariel-Fiona: Reid tribal ID#: R000101842 is a subject of the National Indian Government, one that owes allegiance to the sovereign and is governed by her laws. Extra-territorial jurisdiction in Morocco.

Proclamation Form 42820- A100539.

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Filth Under the Freeway

By Daniel Lynch

It’s a lesson many learn at a young age is: do not litter. It is not only disrespectful and inconsiderate, but it also poses a serious threat to the environment and the health and wellness of a community. It seems as if some in Rockaway may have forgotten this lesson, or never learned it at all. In recent months, litter has been piling up at an alarming rate in and around the Rockaway peninsula.

One area in particular that speaks to this claim is near Beach 102nd Street and the Rockaway Freeway, in the vicinity of the Sands Point Professional Building. Prior to this weekend, the once-flourishing greenery surrounding the area was inundated with all kinds of litter, including but not limited to fecal matter, food wrappers, plastic shopping bags, and medical supplies (masks and gloves). According to locals, Sands Point management has been called upon numerous times to adPoint to around the block, along the freeway, and on to Beach 101st Street and beyond. Other areas in the Rockaways have the same issue, but what makes this location a point of interest is the way the property owner is allegedly handling the situation. According to a Rockaway local, Christine James,

dress the issue but the trash continued to pile up.

In response, activists behind the group, Rockaway Solutions Not Shelters, Torey Schnupp and Michael Scala, who is also running for City Council in District 32, as well as community members John Cori, Christine James and others,

“we have called the owner of Sands Point numerous times regarding the pile-up and he laughs us off every time.

Neighbors are complaining and have been for quite some time. Sands Point patients have been complaining as well and they still do not seem to listen or care.”

The Department of Sanitation has been notified about the ongoing situation but they too can only do so much. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there have been budget cuts across the board regarding city agencies, one being the Department of Sanitation. Over the summer, the City of New York slashed $106 million from their operating budget, per NY1. Despite the setbacks, Sanitation crews also lent a helping hand on Saturday by picking up the garbage the crew had collected.

By the time the cleanup concluded, the sidewalk that was once inundated with litter was now lined with garbage bags stuffed to the brim.

The clean-up over the weekend demonstrated the power of the people coming together to make the community a safer and more enjoyable place.

There have been many cleanups coordinated by both Michael Scala and Torey Schnupp and there will be many more in the future. Keep an eye out. Any help is needed and greatly appreciated!

took matters into their own hands in an effort to beautify the area.

The cleanup crew congregated outside of Sands Point Professional Medical Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday despite the below-freezing wind chills. The litter stretched from the parking lot of Sands

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Wrestle Talk A NEW YEAR FOR PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING

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As we welcome 2021, we enter another year of professional wrestling still in the pandemic era. What changes will this year bring? What challenges and obstacles will professional wrestling face?

Whatever may happen, we here at WrestleTalk will stay on top of all the latest news and happenings. Let's start off with breaking news from the WWE! As reported from various news agencies, the WWE has sold its United States rights to air to and distribute the WWE Network. The WWE network is the streaming service viewed by over one million subscribers which have access to WWE content, matches and Pay Per Views.

The purchase was made by NBCUniversal Peacock for

an estimated one billion dollars. The WWE Network will launch on Peacock on March 18 with more than 17,000 hours of new and old wrestling content. The WWE Network will be available on Peacock for $4.99 a month, or customers will have the

option of paying $9.99 without ads. The prices also include access to pay-per-view events such as such as Royal Rumble and SummerSlam and Wrestlemania. The WWE has noted that the sale of the WWE Network will not impact shows like Raw and Smack-

down that will continue to air on the USA Network and Fox Channel. The WWE network will continue to operate on its own overseas.

What does this all mean for WWE? Well, the deal is significant for Peacock because the WWE carries a huge fanbase and NBCUniversal is hoping the purchase will entice WWE Fans to jump over to the Peacock network. Many WWE fans that I've spoken to have mixed reactions about the deal but I'm willing to give it a try. Most did say they will continue to pay the $9.99 monthly fee to avoid advertisements.

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