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Members of Scouts BSA Troop 147 came together to assist Harrison Rosenhaus in his Eagle Scout project on Saturday, May 6 in Fort Tilden.
Rosenhaus planned, raised funds, collected materials and directed the participants during the morning of May 6. He was assisted by eight current members of the troop in repairing and repainting the fence for the Community Garden located in Fort Tilden. Also showing their support were the troop’s four Eagle Scouts, including Harrison’s brothers, Matthew and Phillip, Timothy Foley and Jeremy Finkelstein.
Rosenhaus has been active in scouting for many years, starting as a member of the pack, and now is the troop’s Senior Patrol Leader. The project is the last step before a board review is held to confirm the rank of Eagle Scout for Rosenhaus.
Rosenhaus would like to thank Zachary, Jacob, Daniel, Nick, Ryan, Frankie, Brendan and Justin. Troop 147 is open to boys up to age 18, and no prior experience in Scouting is needed to join. For the younger children, Pack 147 is open to both boys and girls, starting with its Lion
program for those in kindergarten through the Webelos program for fourth and fifth graders.
Recently, the pack had its annual Blue & Gold ceremony, where the second-year Webelos crossed over into the troop. Both meet on Thursday nights at the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street).
For more information, please contact PackTroop147@gmail.com
Before the beach and barbecues, let's honor those behind the reason for the three-day holiday weekend—those who made the supreme sacrifice while serving this country in the U.S. Military.
On Sunday, May 28, Broad Channel will hold their Memorial Day Parade. It begins with a wreath laying ceremony at the flagpole in 17th Road Park at 12:45 p.m. and continues down Cross Bay Boulevard to the George Riekers Veterans Memorial Park. The parade will be followed by a barbecue at VFW Post 260 at 713 Shad Creek Road.
On Monday, May 29, the American Legion Daniel M. O’Connell Post #272 will host its 104th Memorial Day Parade in Rockaway. 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 Beach 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 is a new route for 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.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Memorial Day weekend is here. That means the frozens start pouring and the beach and boardwalk come to life once again.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with the annual beach opening ceremony. This year, the ceremony is back to mid-town. NYC Parks is expected to hold their ceremony this Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. on Beach 94th Street, near the brand-new amphitheater space. Lifeguards are officially on duty starting Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day this summer.
After the ceremony, be sure to stop by Connolly’s! Rockaway’s summer bar is back open at noon on Friday. Have your first piña of the season, grab your summer 2023 shirt and enjoy a food pop up by the Meat Up Grill. Plus, DJ Julie Quinn spins some tunes Friday night. Connolly’s is located at 155 Beach 95th Street.
The beach opening means the boardwalk concessions are back open in full swing. Caracas and Brothers
are back at Beach 106th and Rippers is cooking up Hard Bodies and fries at Beach 86th once again. However, folks may notice some new additions to the Beach 97th concessions after it recently underwent a renovation, designed by KTISMAStudios. The space now features new see-through overhead doors, raised ceilings, new lighting, and new painting. Beach 97th is also now completely winterized and will operate year-round beginning fall ‘23.
Red Hook Lobster Pound, La Cevicheria, Seany Pizza, Hook Burger, Chickwreck, OddFellows and Edible Island have all returned to Beach
97th and are joined by newcomers Wise Clock Cafe, Amour Fresco and Washed Up. Sand Shark Bar will keep you hydrated with their usual frozens and beers, and now new sake-based cocktails. On weekends, local clothing vendors will be hitting the boards at 97th, including Zingara Vintage, DeLaMer 1981, Pattern Village, Rockaway Beach Local and Lola Star.
There will be some good eats on Beach 68th and Beach 73rd this year. Two new operators, Slutty Sammy’s (grilled cheese) and Routes and Rails (jerk chicken) will be popping up at surfer haven Beach 68th Street, while Josie’s Delights will be serving empanadas at Beach 73rd Street on weekends. Beachside Valet carts will also be rolling along the sand with ice cream and Mister Softee will be up and down Shore Front Parkway.
For all your surf needs, Station Surf shop at Beach 109th and Boarders at Beach 97th and Beach 68th will have your surf supplies and board rentals, and surf schools like Locals, NY Surf School and Skudin will be ready to
teach you some skills.
For more on the boardwalk concessions including the music lineup, see: www.rockaway-bazaar.com/
With fresh sand on the beach, Riis Park is back and bustling and Riis Beach Cooperative, owned by locals, Mike Reen, Dylan Sirgiovanni, Brian Keane and Eugene Brennan, has all your food and beverages at Bay 2 and Bay 9 to keep your party going all summer. On the food lineup this year is La Cevicheria (Peruvian cuisine), The Cradle NYC (West African cuisine) Davey's Ice Cream (Handmade ice cream / vegan options), Space Burgers (Classic burgers and fries with an intergalactic vibe), Shanty’s (Fish Fry with a twist), plus Spectro (formally Two Dudes serving burgers and dogs at Bay 2.) Also new this year is “The Cove,” a tucked away bar and eatery located on the east side of Bay 9 featuring “Après Beach” dance parties every Saturday afternoon through July and August with some amazing NYC DJ’s. For more info on Riis, see: www.riisbeach.nyc
The number seven is said to represent fullness in life, and this past Sunday, May 21, local Samantha Cintron’s heart was boundlessly full as clients, friends, family and neighbors all came out to celebrate the epic seven-year anniversary of her wellness center, NurtureU Wellness (NUW). And judging from the scores of raffle gifts and the grand prize donated by local businesses towards her fundraiser for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation NYC Take Steps Walk, Cintron and her NUW team are also well loved by Rockaway’s business community.
Belle Harbor resident Cintron is a certified wellness facilitator and licensed massage therapist, practicing for over 17 years. Her diverse vocational background is a testament to her gritty determina-
tion to learn, grow, persevere and nurture others. Originally from the Bronx, Cintron is a well-accomplished actress, co-starring in the movie, “One Fine Day,” with George Clooney. She also worked as a parenting workshop facilitator, diversity trainer for The Anti-Defamation League, and a social worker in the foster care system. Since becoming a massage therapist, Cintron still boasts quite an elite clientele, including Mariah Carey.
As to how she ended up open-
ing her very own brick-and-mortar wellness center in May 2016 in Rockaway, Cintron attributed the opportunity as a manifestation of her life’s passion to nurture others, propelled by the support she received from her clients and a chance door that opened.
“At the time, I was practicing massage therapy in Rockaway, sharing the same space with an esthetician on Beach 116th Street above since-closed Blue Bungalow. When she left, I questioned if I should also leave and just rely on my massage private practice in the city. However, my clients in Rockaway were so supportive. Also, my partner is from here and we live in Belle Harbor with my daughter, who loves Rockaway. So, I took a leap and opened NUW,” Cintron said.
Within four years, NUW’s location on Beach 116th grew from of-
fering various modes of massage therapy, to adding a host of other wellness services, including acupuncture and mental health therapy with clinical psychologist, Dr. Mary Beth Andrews, and licensed clinical social worker, Majida Ritter.
Then the future of NUW was thrown for a loop when COVID hit in March 2020. Cintron said, “Like many wellness and fitness centers, we had to close because of social distancing and the ban on hosting indoor sessions. Thankfully, Mary Beth never stopped working because she could conduct her mental health services over the phone or via Zoom.” Cintron added, laughing, “Some of my clients were like, you gotta figure out how to do massages on Zoom.”
So, for the following six months
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Well, it’s here. Happy Summer 2023! We hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Thankfully, it looks as if the weather will be cooperating for all of the festivities for the holiday weekend. Fingers crossed it stays that way!
OK everyone, let’s keep the jokes to a minimum… The official 2023 beach opening takes place tomorrow, Friday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at Beach 94th Street. Lifeguards will be officially on duty starting Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at specified locations.
While we continue to remain optimistic, as is our nature here at The Rockaway Times, it is not a great sign when NYC Parks announces changes to their beach closure schedule late last Friday evening to include
even more beach closures uptown. According to the new schedule, of the previously mentioned “opened” beaches, only Beach 131st to Beach 133rd are now scheduled to be open, and the other beaches will be closed due to dune construction. This leaves just two or three blocks of beaches in all of Belle Harbor open for full access for the month of June. *****
If you find yourself on the boardwalk this weekend, be sure to take a look at the Top 30 finalists of the 2023 Rockaway Times’ Photo Contest. These photos, along with five honorable mentions (which can also be found in this week's paper), will be displayed throughout the summer on the boardwalk and by the ferry.
Speaking of summer, The Rockaway Times’ 2023 Summer & Community Guide is also being delivered with the paper this week. Please, please support our great and loyal advertisers. Without them, we would not be able to deliver The Rockaway
Times’ weekly paper or our 108-page Summer Guide for FREE! They clearly believe in us, and the Rockaway community, so please get out there and support them this weekend and all summer, and remember to tell them you saw their ad in The Rockaway Times!
NYC Parks announced last week that six projects involving new amenities and upgrades to Rockaway Beach have either recently been completed or are expected to be completed this summer, costing over $33 million.
Last week, Tess Kuhlmann, a local freshman at Fontbonne Hall Academy and SFDS alum, was in a terrible accident. As she recovers, The Rockaway Times and all of Rockaway continue to pray for her and her family during this difficult time.
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, together with Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services, will be hosting their first annual food drive from June 1 to June 14. The drop off site will be at RBVS located at 92-02
Rockaway Beach Blvd. They will be collecting non-perishable foods and all donations will be provided to the St. Camillus Food Pantry.
We were happy to hear Father Jim Cunningham is back at home at St. Francis de Sales after having received a kidney from parishioner Mike Coughlin. Mike and Father Jim remain in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish them a quick recovery. *****
Lawrence Woodmere Academy has been attracting young students from Rockaway for years. Want to see what they are all about? Well, check it out for yourself at their in-person Open House next Wednesday, May 31 at 9 a.m. To register, visit: LawrenceWoodmere.org *****
If you are taking the ferry to or from Rockaway, note that they have just changed their schedule. If you are traveling this weekend, there is a specific Memorial Day Week Schedule (from May 22 to May 29). After that, a new summer schedule starts on May 30.
MAY 25
Tom Sullivan was born.
1925 - John Scopes was indicted for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution. 1969 -Midnight Cowboy, the only X-rated film to win a best picture Oscar, was released.
MAY 26
Lloyd Carroll was born. Thomas Carroll was born. Felicia Johnson was born. Kristine McManus was born.
1959 - Pittsburgh Pirates’ Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves before losing, 1–0, in the 13th.
1977 - George Willig, "the human fly," scaled the World Trade Center. It took Willig three and a half hours to make the climb.
MAY 27
Wil Hurley was born. Kerin Whalen was born. Kevin Kelleher was born. Nadia Murphy was born. Christopher Wallace was born. Charlie Zurheide was born. Ralph Mazza was born.
1937 - Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco opened.
MAY 28
Patricia O’Hara was born. Mandy George was born.
1957 - Baseball owners voted to allow the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants to move to Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively.
MAY 29
Jen LaPrice was born.
1790 - Rhode Island became the 13th state in the United States, the last of the original colonies to ratify the Constitution. 1953 - Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
MAY 30
John Manning was born. Deirdre Cori O’Donoghue was born. Sean Carroll was born.
1431 - Joan of Arc was burned at the stake as a heretic.
1911 - The first Indianapolis 500 was won by Ray Harroun.
MAY 31
Kathleen Baumann was born. Alison Boyle was born. Lynn Olsen-Pagano was born.
1962 - Former Gestapo official Adolf Eichmann was hanged in Israel.
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after NUW’s 116th location was permanently shuttered, Cintron did a lot of soul searching to figure out what she should do next. “I did think in the first six months of the pandemic that I had to go back to finding a job. I even went on a few interviews. However, once I went on those interviews, I became resolute in knowing my true purpose was to continue my journey with NUW here in Rockaway,” she shared.
Persevering against all odds, in September 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Cintron opened NUW in its now present home on Beach 120th Street. “Being here on Beach 120th has been such a blessing because on Beach 116th we were on the second floor, and weren’t very visible to people passing by. And so, when we moved into this space, folks started to casually come in asking about our services. Plus, Covid restrictions started to loosen, allowing spas and other hands-on wellness centers like
ours to re-open with of course, all the mandated safety protocols.
“In the beginning, many people were hesitant and scared to come in. However, slowly, but surely, we became very busy, ensuring that our customers felt comfortable, and of course, safe. Moving NUW to Beach 120th Street, though unexpected, was the best thing we could have done,” Cintron said.
As for why she decided to combine NUW’s seven-year anniversary with her fundraiser for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (C&CF) NYC Take Steps Walk, Cintron shared that her daughter, Michaela, and others who suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis are always at the forefront of her philanthropic initiatives.
“For the past three years, I’ve dedicated NUW’s anniversary to fundraising for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. At age 12, Michaela was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Since then, she has been in and out of remission, and two years ago, she was rushed to the hospital because of excruciating abdominal pain and had to have surgery to remove part of her intestine due to a blockage. So,
this is why I continue to fundraise for C&CF to support their efforts to find a cure,” Cintron said.
As for what she’s most proud of since opening, Cintron chalked it up to being resilient and Rockaway Strong. “I really didn't even know what community meant until I lived in Rockaway,” she said. “Together we’ve gone through so many different things like 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and Covid. And what’s special about Rockaway is that people really come together to help each other. With our anniversary fundraiser, I am so grateful to all the businesses that supported us. Rockaway is truly about locals supporting locals. Plus, I must give an extra special thanks to my NUW team, especially Amanda Dereggi, Samantha Rodino and Dr. Mary Beth Andrews.”
Team NUW will be walking on June 15 for Crohn’s & Colitis NYS Take Steps Walk. Their goal is to raise $5,000. Chances to win a raffle gift are still open and the winning ticket for the grand prize will be drawn tomorrow, Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Raffle gifts vary from
gift certificates for massage, facials, fitness classes, jewelry, Rockaway apparel and more! The grand prize is worth $1,000 and includes gift certificates for Nicole Frontera Salt Facial, NUW, Acupuncture & Wellness of Rockaway consultation and treatment, Rockaway Gem goodies, Harbor Light and Bishop’s Barn. General raffle gift tickets are $10 for two tickets, seven for $20 and $50 for 25. Tickets for the grand prize are $20 for one ticket and $50 for 10. For all raffle tickets and donations, Cintron is accepting Venmo or you can walk into NUW, located at 120-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd, or message them on Instagram: @nuw_massage. If interested in directly donating to Team NurtureU Wellness’ fundraiser on the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation NYC Take Steps Walk’s website, visit: https://takesteps. crohnscolitisfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. team&teamID=10073
Nurture U Wellness is located at 120-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. For more info about their services, visit: https://nurtureuwellness.com/
Last week, we published a few of the sixth-grade students of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy’s persuasive essays about certain things they would like to see changed/improved in our community. We have included a few more this week. These students are hoping the right people take note of their suggestions, and have clearly given this a lot of thought. It is wonderful to see what the future leaders of our great community think could make it even better! Thank you again to their teacher, Nancy Re, for kindly sharing them with us.
Audience/Reader: CYO sports
I think CYO should start volleyball for boys. I do not think it is fair to have a girls’ volleyball team but not a boys’ team. Volleyball is my favorite sport, and I would love to play on a team. In the following essay, I will give reasons why there should be a boys’ volleyball team and I hope I can convince you to make one.
I have many reasons why CYO should start a volleyball team for boys, and I will share them below. Volleyball can improve hand eye coordination along with your mood, speed, agility, and more. It can also improve the way you work with a team. People may say this is a bad idea because not many boys would want to join, but I have asked my friends and most of them said they would join. Many may also think it would be hard to find a coach, but my dad said he would love to coach. In high school, volleyball is a very popular sport. Some students get scholarships for playing volleyball, but if no boys know how to play, then there will be no team and no scholarships for volleyball. Many people, including myself, love to play volleyball as a hobby. I have done some clinics and I practice in my backyard a lot so I think I would do very well on a team, and it would probably be my favorite sport.
Those are some of my many reasons why CYO should start
a boys’ volleyball team. I really love volleyball and I hope a team is started. It would work out perfectly for me and my friends and it would fit into my schedule. I hope my essay has convinced you to start a team for boys.
Audience/reader: Rockaway Times, Local Politician
Would you like to go to Rockaway beaches that are not very clean? The answer is probably no. A way that we can fix this is not a problem. We can do this by having a clean-up every week on the beach. This could keep our beaches cleaner. This would also help the environment. We could do this by trying to put this in The Rockaway Times. Even though the beach would be nicer, it could increase the number of people going to the beach. It could also create more homes for the wildlife.
A clean-up could also help so trash doesn’t get into the ocean and kill sea life. Also, when it rains, trash won’t leak into the ocean. I would like a clean-up to happen because the beach could be safer and water can have less bacteria. I think this clean-up situation should be a part of our community. I think this can’t only help the earth but show how strong our community really is. Also, if you do research, you can find that there is a difference in animal shortages. Maybe this could be a solution to this problem. No one has found why all the whales have been washing up on shore. Perhaps cleaner beaches could change this problem. Our community could help find a way to fix it.
Another reason for a beach clean-up is to mitigate the problem caused by the ocean debris and the danger that plastic pollution poses to marine life. We could find a million different ways to fix this. We can help show that we need to take part in our community and not let trash take over it. For example, we can explain to others how the trash all
gets into the ocean and kills animals. I think a clean-up would help our community and with the ocean.
Audience/Reader: Local Politicians
I think Rockaway should open an indoor roller-skating rink. Local politicians need to use some of the worn down, vacant lots in Rockaway to build a safe, healthy and indoor place for kids to have fun, celebrate and exercise.
Kids are always looking for things to do in Rockaway. Kids need a safe place to hang out together. Without a safe place, kids can get into trouble or get hurt. Families need a place to have a birthday party. It would be nice to not have to travel to another town to celebrate a kid's birthday. A roller-skating rink would help kids stay healthy by exercising. If kids aren’t provided with ways to stay healthy, we can’t
blame them for unhealthy habits. This is why Rockaway should have a roller-skating rink.
As you can see, our local politicians need to provide for the children of Rockaway. They need to use funding and the available space to provide for the children. So these are just three of the many reasons why I feel that Rockaway should open a roller skating rink.
Rockaway sure likes to keep things in the family… Pictured above are three generations of families who all received their first communion together at St. Francis de Sales. The grandmothers, who received together in May 1952: Jeanne Murphy,
Kathy Egan and Muriel Donohue. Their children, in May 1988: Jeanne Corvi, Annie Lawler and Matt Donohue. And the grandchildren, who received their first communion together on May 13, 2023: Rocco Corvi, Krissy Lawler and Ryan Donohue.
NYC Parks has been busy, creating new spaces to have fun in the sun in Rockaway. They recently announced six capital project upgrades, totaling a $33.07 million investment overseen by Parks, that have either been recently completed or are moving through the final stages of construction, and are expected to be open this summer. Among them are a labyrinth for contemplative passive recreation, a picturesque performance space, brand new parkland, playground upgrades, and more!
Of the six projects, three were funded by FEMA through cost savings from the Rockaway Beach boardwalk reconstruction after Hurricane Sandy which devastated the region in 2012.
"Our administration is committed to 'Getting Stuff Done,' and through this $33 million investment in new Rockaway enhancements, we are again delivering for New Yorkers,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
"Rockaway's resurgence has been well underway for years, and it will continue for yet another summer as these six projects in support of local families come online. From the brand new Nameoke Park to a pair of playgrounds to new Gateway Plaza performance space, these amenities represent a much-needed reversal of the disinvestment the peninsula has experienced over the decades,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. said.
"The Rockaways and our parks are worth investing in," NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers said. "For too long, public space on the peninsula has not received its fair share of the City's attention and spending. I thank the Parks Department for their
efforts in Rockaway, and I look forward to further investments and improvements in our community's parks."
The recently opened projects, and projects expected to be complete this summer, include:
Shorefront Parkway Multi-Purpose Area ($7,775,000 / FEMA428) – opening soon (Shorefront Parkway and Beach 77th Street)
The Shorefront Parkway Multi-Purpose Area added new park infrastructure and recreational amenities along Shorefront Parkway. The park features a pair of sand volleyball courts with stadium seating, configured for men's and women's play, a lawn for passive and informal play, table tennis tables, and adult fitness equipment. Stormwater management has been included in the final design and other amenities include improved sidewalks, additional seating, game tables, drinking fountains, bike racks and new landscaping. Beach 59th Street Playground ($5,000,000) – now open
As part of the reconstructed playground project, brand new play equipment, rubber safety surfacing, and spray showers have been added, and a new shade structure has been installed. The two existing entrances, one on Beach 59th Street and one on Beach 60th Street still remain, and a new ADA ramp has also been built at the Beach 60th Street entrance to make it easier for individuals with impaired mobility and parents with strollers to access the site.
Nameoke Park ($6,260,000) – opening late summer 2023 (32 acres of new parkland, Corner of Nameoke and Augustina Avenues)
This brand-new park located at the
corner of Nameoke Ave. and Augustina Ave. is intended to provide a welcoming place for the community to relax and gather under the shade of trees. The park will feature benches and game tables arranged to encourage social interaction, and the seating area can also double as performance/gathering space. A dedicated adult fitness area will be located off the main plaza, and the play area will include two play units, one geared for children aged 2-5, and one for the 5-12 age group. A central spray shower with two types of inground sprays will add extra play value to the site during the warmer months, and in the colder months it will serve as a flexible, free-play area. With no oth-
er parks within a quarter-mile radius (5-minute walk), as part of the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning effort, the Far Rockaway community lobbied to have a neighborhood park be part of the planning.
Beach 94-95th St. Gateway Plaza and Performance Space ($3,710,000 / FEMA428) – now open
Beach 94-95th Street Gateway Plaza and Performance Space provides a grand entrance for Rockaway Beach at the foot of Cross Bay Parkway, just off the Cross Bay Bridge. The new stage provides an appropriate venue for theatrical and musical performances, community events, and worship services, and features a large screen for
movie screenings. The new flagpole replaces a venerable flagpole that was lost in Superstorm Sandy and will fly flags in memory of Rockaway residents and their loved ones.
Shorefront Labyrinth & Seating Area ($2,419,000 /FEMA428) – now open (Shorefront Parkway between Beach 92nd and 94th Streets)
The brand-new Shorefront Labyrinth & Seating Area features a passive recreational area centered on an inlaid labyrinth for contemplative use. A seating area and newly added landscape surrounds the labyrinth, and other amenities include replaced sidewalks and additional seating, game tables, drinking fountains, and new bike racks.
Shorefront Beach 98th Street Playground ($7,907,088 / FEMA428) –opening early summer 2023
In addition to providing a rich play experience within Beach 98th Street Playground itself, the site's design considered the adjacent obstacle course to the west, creating a space for age-appropriate
activity for users ranging from tots to seniors. Shade structures and umbrellas have been strategically added to the site to maximize shaded seating opportunities. As part of the redesign, tot play was situated near the beach concession island at 97th Street to allow easy access to the bathrooms and other facilities there, and the target user age range for each space trends upward as one travels west down Shore Front Parkway.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which struck New York City in October 2012, Rockaway Beach has also become a testament to New York's resilience, and a model for sustainable rebuilding. NYC Parks beaches open this year for swimming on May 27.
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Many teens will be getting ready for beach days and parties with friends and family this holiday weekend. For Ava Guglielmo, a 17-year-old from Neponsit, she’ll be traveling the country, putting her brain to the test nationally, becoming the first teen in her school to complete a whirlwind trip to present original research at a national psychological science convention in Washington, D.C., followed by competing in a national speech and debate competition in Louisville, KY, and back by Memorial Day to enjoy a day on the beach.
As a high school student, Guglielmo knows the importance of extracurriculars and has been taking full advantage of them during her time at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead. Coming from P.S. 114 and then Scholars’ Academy, the junior had her eyes on Long Island schools, where she spends a lot of time swimming, and she chose Sacred Heart for the community feel of an all-girls Catholic High School. In between maintaining great grades, Guglielmo has been active on the school’s swim team, which won the state championship this year, the badminton team, co-president of mock trial, a participant in research clubs and has been playing saxophone for the past 10 years, including for the school’s band, so she knows what it means to be consistently busy. This weekend will be no different, but it sure is a big one for Ava.
As a student in AP Research, back in December, Guglielmo’s teacher Dr. Steve Sullivan encouraged her to submit her work for consideration by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) to be invited to their annual convention to share her work. For a convention that features work from undergrad students to those going for their PhDs, it is something high school seniors are often selected to attend as they prepare for college, but only a limited number of juniors are invited
to. Guglielmo took a chance submitting her work. “It’s a really cool opportunity as a junior,” she said. She got in. Guglielmo is one of two juniors going with a group of 10 Sacred Heart students down to Washington, D.C. to present their research, network and learn about different projects from more advanced students from across the country at the national APS convention.
On Thursday, May 25, the group, along with Dr. Sullivan and a chaperone, are taking a train down to Washington, D.C. They’ll enjoy some of the attractions like museums and monuments, but Guglielmo is looking forward to presenting her research on the mental health of working mothers who balance household duties while working.
“I’m excited. I’ve never been to anything like this before. I wanted to do this before senior year, that was my goal from the beginning of the year and I’m excited to see what other researchers are doing, especially those working on PhD level. I definitely want to do research in the future. It’s a really cool field,” Guglielmo said.
But it’s only one part of a big weekend adventure. On Friday night, Guglielmo will be hopping on a plane to Louisville, KY to pursue one of her other passions—speech and debate. Over the weekend, Guglielmo will be competing in the 2023 National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament, by putting her debate skills to the test. She will be among roughly a thousand students from across the country competing in different speech and debate categories. As part of the Congress team, Guglielmo will be tasked with debating over certain mock bills, that she, as a pretend Congress member, will have to argue over. Being invited to both national student programs is something Guglielmo had her eyes set on. “My teacher thinks I’m crazy, but I knew I was going to do this. I had to apply to APS in December and I knew I wouldn’t find out about Nationals for speech and debate until March, and I didn’t not want to do APS and then not qualify for Nationals, so I didn’t want to do nothing instead of potentially doing both,” she said.
Her research teacher, Dr. Sullivan, couldn’t be prouder. “Ava is a very impressive student and a really nice kid. For a high school student to go to APS is one thing, but to do both is incredible. For a student to go to anything national is a big deal,” Dr. Sullivan said.
Guglielmo is the second Sacred Heart Academy student to qualify for both APS and Nationals for speech and debate, but the previous student’s plans were derailed when the programs were cancelled by Covid, so Guglielmo will be the first to attend both programs. She’s honored to set an example for future students. “It’s nice to be paving the way for people who want to do it next year,” she said.
As for paving her own way, Guglielmo will be continuing her extracurriculars and getting ready to apply to college next year. On her top three list is Duke, the University of Virginia and Georgetown. Guglielmo had been considering pursuing pre-med, but after excelling in speech and debate and research, she’s considering pursuing those further. “I realized I really like congressional politics. Even though I do like science and always wanted to be a doctor, I enjoy sitting in congress talking about politics. Through mock trial, I realized I want to do to something with law and research related. I think with that combination, I’ll find something I’m passionate about,” she said.
In the meantime, ahead of senior year, Guglielmo will be hitting the beach for her second year of lifeguarding on Rockaway. NYC Parks already asked her to report to duty, but school comes first, so she plans to be in the chair with whistle in hand in June. As for now, she’s looking forward to the busy weekend. “I’m really excited. I feel like it will be fun to be in Kentucky with so many kids from so many schools and at APS seeing new projects and getting contacts,” she said. And after her whirlwind trip to the Nation’s Capital and Kentucky, Guglielmo will be back in time for Memorial Day. “I plan to go to the beach,” she said.
By Katie McFadden
Rockaway has its own brand of homemade ice cream! In April, Tracy Obolsky of Rockaway Beach Bakery teamed up with Sam Friedman and Danielle Stathis of Coastal Market to whip up some batches of Rockaway Beach Creamery products for Coastal to sell as their exclusive ice cream to go along with their other sweet treats like frozen yogurt, MUD vegan ice cream and other frozen goodies.
Ever had vanilla honeycomb ice cream, made with real vanilla beans? It’s the number one seller since Rockaway Beach Creamery came to Coastal. Tied for second are the mint fudge, a creamy ice cream made with fresh mint leaves, with a fudge swirl, and salted whiskey caramel, a smooth flavor mix that highlights every part of it with each bite. Maybe the newest additions, peanut butter and jelly made with a raspberry jam or strawberry rhubarb pie, made with real pieces of pie from Rockaway Beach Bakery, are the fruity flavors you’re looking for. If your mouth is watering, head to Coastal at 108-19 Rockaway Beach Drive to try one, or even two, of the roughly ten flavor options in a cup or cone, with any toppings of your choice. And you’re going to want to make repeat stops this summer as new flavors are introduced.
For Obolsky and Friedman, the collaboration has been a match made in frozen treat heaven. When Friedman and Stathis bought Coastal Frozen Yogurt just a year ago in May 2022, they changed the name to Coastal Market to make it more of a destination for not just fro-yo and ice cream, but any frozen treat. And in their plan was collaborating with other small businesses. “We changed it to Coastal Market to be a platform for collaborations like this one,” Friedman said. And it didn’t take long for Sam to get a sign that Tracy would be a perfect fit for that vision.
“My aunt showed me an article where Tracy was talking about
what she would want to do beyond the bakery, and she said her favorite thing was ice cream. So I went to the bakery and said I have an ice cream shop, let’s collaborate,” Friedman said. Obolsky mulled it over, considering whether it would be possible to do while operating the bakery simultaneously.
But ice cream has been in her blood. “My first job ever, I was working at Carvel at 15. I vowed to never do it again because I came home smelling like cream all the time and then I became a pastry chef years later and found myself standing in front of an ice cream machine working for a chef who was known for his ice cream sundaes. I had worked for Nick Morgenstern who owns Morgenstern’s Ice Cream,” Obolsky said. Then she discovered ice cream was a family hobby. “Later in life, I found out my grandmother, my dad’s mother, was an ice cream taster and quality control monitor for Welsh Farms Ice Cream Factory in New Jersey. She was like 85 and she whipped out a newspaper article with a photo of her standing above an ice cream machine with a spoon.”
Obolsky had been considering picking up the spoon again herself. “I always wanted to get back into it but never thought it was possible until Sam came into the bakery in winter, when things were hard,” she said. But with some convincing from her husband and recognizing that she has a great staff running a well-oiled machine at Rockaway Beach Bakery for six years, Tracy figured she had time to put her culinary creativity to the test with another type of sweet treat.
Obolsky started making test batches late last summer, but she and Friedman decided to wait for the right time to roll out Rockaway Beach Creamery at Coastal. “We started serving ice cream that first really warm weekend in April, so it was perfect ice cream weather. It’s been fun getting back into it. I realized I can do this,” Obolsky said. After
all, it comes easy with good partners behind her.
Friedman says bringing Rockaway Beach Creamery products to Coastal has been a great move. “Everybody loves and raves about it. Everything has been positive so far and for good reason. The flavors are really distinct, the creaminess is there, it’s the perfect consistency, it’s just really an amazing product that shows through the way people post about it and tell their friends about it. Tracy’s name means something to people in the community,” he said.
Obolsky also can’t escape the rave reviews, even while on the waves. “I was surfing in the morning, and I joke that normally people will be like, it must be Monday, did you do the crescents? And this time everyone was asking about the ice cream and saying they had it, so I ask what flavor?”
After all, the flavors have given people plenty to talk about. Obolsky’s flavor inspiration comes from old recipe books she’s saved, nostalgia from childhood, and incorporating ingredients from her bakery. And Obolsky puts care into each batch, figuring out just the perfect amount of sugar, cream, salt and even air in a process that can take over 24 hours,
and then makes sure it’s frozen at just the right temperature so it has the perfect creamy consistency when served.
For Friedman, a longtime entrepreneur, the collaboration with Obolsky has been one of his most rewarding ventures yet. “This is what we wanted for local collaborations,” he said. “We’re making it in house, so its exclusively Rockaway. There’s something special when it’s handmade locally, you can taste the difference. I’ve made ice cream in all different levels and had products in 37 states and this venture is the most rewarding. It’s made right here with all this love and care, and I see each customer come and I hand it to them, and to see their smile has made this the most rewarding ice cream venture so far. It’s community driven and not about scaling big or going national. It’s just about serving quality things and having an amazing partnership and serving the community.”
It's a partnership that Friedman and Obolsky hope to keep going for years to come. To try Rockaway Beach Creamery’s ice creams or any of the other delicious frozen desserts, stop by Coastal on Beach 109th. They’re open seven days a week starting at 1 p.m. For more info and updates, including the newest flavors, be sure to follow both @rockawaybeachcremery and @Coastalrbny on Instagram.
Dear Editor:
(Regarding May 18 column, “American Expansionism,”)
Dr. Galvin’s essay on our obesity crisis summarizes our serious epidemic of obesity facing our country.
As the cost of health care in the U.S continues to soar to more than $4 trillion, much of which is spent on management of obesity and the complications that fol-
low, ie. diabetes, heart disease, cancer and liver disease, these costs will not be sustainable. The quick fix to this problem, whether it be by a surgical intervention or a medical one, has been adopted by many at a continued rising cost.
The most recent arrivals on the scene has been the mounting demand for the diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These drugs slow down stomach emptying, resulting in a diminished appetite, but with a side effects that may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and in some cases, kidney failure, pancreatitis and gastrointestinal bleeding. There is much scientific evidence that a healthy diet which is in fermented foods, high in fiber and plant based, can affect the trillions of organisms, the microbiome in our gastrointestinal tract, leading to more diversity of organisms, which can play a pivotal role in human health.
This, along with lifestyle modification such as exercise, proper sleep habits and avoiding smoking
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To quote Albert Einstein, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
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Dear Editor:
Your coverage of the migrant crisis and the response of our representatives is disappointing. The strength of America is built upon the hard work and dedication of generations of people just like those who are now seeking asylum (as well as the millions who were forcibly brought here and enslaved). Go back a few generations in your family to find where you came from and be grateful. We are commanded to welcome the stranger. Our laws afford all who seek admission the right to a hearing; pending the right to be heard, we have a moral, humanitarian and legal obligation to provide asylum seekers food, shelter and safety.
What better space and place than a property like Floyd Bennett Field? The migrants have been under extreme physical and emotional stress. When they arrive, visit and welcome them.
Richard LipsmanDear Editor:
I hope this email finds you well! I have been a happy resident of Rockaway for the past five years. I am grateful for your publication and look forward to it every week, so thank you for that!
I wanted to bring an issue up that I’ve never seen addressed. I don’t know how else to get the word out but here goes. Last week, I was attacked by three different dogs on two different days! Quite a coincidence I know, but it was terrifying to say the least. The first attack was around 8 p.m. at night and the dog came running out of his backyard. The next day, I parked my car, and two dogs came running at me with the intention to bite. I was Continued
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In 1858, a massive brawl between more than 50 U.S. House Representatives ended when a missed punch knocked the wig off of Representative William Barksdale’s head. The embarrassed Barksdale put his wig on backwards causing both sides to erupt in laughter, ending the brawl.
The term “hipster” originated in the 1940s and was used to describe jazz aficionados, characterized by their “dress, slag, use of cannabis and other drugs, relaxed attitude, sarcastic humor, self-imposed poverty and relaxed sexual codes.”
The 1992 Radiohead song “Creep” uses a similar chord
progression as “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies. After winning a plagiarism lawsuit against Radiohead, Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood of the Hollies are credited as co-writers of “Creep.”
In 1980, Willie Nelson was in the film “Honeysuckle Rose.” On a flight to Hollywood, the producers ask Willie if he could write a song for the movie. About 45 minutes later, Willie had finished writing the lyrics to “On the Road Again” on an airline barf bag.
The Powerpuff Girls were originally going to be called the “Whoopass Girls.”
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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
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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
months brokerage statements and a call with the stockbroker. Last two years tax returns and proof that taxes were paid. Last two years W2s. Recent check stubs. Letter from accountant. Explanations for any large deposits or withdrawals. Homeowners and flood insurance policies. Details of any other mortgages. Copy of driver’s license and/ or social security card, etc.
Mortgage applicants usually need the following: last 12 months bank statements from all banks. Last two
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. Real estate tends to slow up a bit on this “first day of summer.” The Jewish holiday of Shavuot starts tonight and ends on Saturday night. No work is permitted for the observant. Have a great holiday weekend. Call me. Love, Robin.
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Someone from work once asked me, “How can you live in such a small town and everyone knows your business?” I responded at the time that I loved it! I loved calling St. Francis de Sales as a parent and Phyllis Lograno knew my voice immediately and said, “Okay Beth, I will take care of that for you.” I also loved calling Doctor Galvin‘s office and speaking to either the late Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Burke or Mrs. Galvin, the doc’s wife! Those women knew when I was calling, I was sick and needed
to see the doctor. They would say, “What time can you run over?” If it was a later time than they had thought, the doc would wait for me! Now I have to call Northwell and press buttons to speak to a human and hope they have an appointment for me. (They are very nice but it is just not the same!)
I also love when I call various restaurants to order food, the person answering the phone sometimes knows me! Where else does this happen? Maybe on the television show “Cheers” that ended 30
years ago this week!
But the reason that Rockaway will always have my heart is when we come together during trying times. In 1988, my mother got sick and died within two months of her diagnosis. I will never forget the outpouring of love from this town. Women from the neighborhood did all sorts of tasks for us: they stayed with my mother during the night so my dad could get some shut eye, they delivered all sorts of food and even took our wash to their own homes to do for us. A group of women even made sure that almost a year later, I had a fabulous prom dress. My mother died 35 years ago and some people still message me about remembering her and how she would be proud of her children.
And we do not only do these kind gestures for only people we know. When Anna O’Connor had
the toy drive for the Ronald McDonald house, I could not believe the number of toys Anna collected. (Neither could my husband who complained about the tons of boxes cluttering the living room.) When I had the baby drive for an unwed mother organization, the woman called me after we hired a driver to bring an entire truck to her, and she could not believe what we had collected. Over the years, teacher friends have posted about their school needing supplies and we all chip in whatever can be done for students we have never met. I do not think I have ever heard about a town as community-orientated and generous as “The Rockaways.”
So, when we are all complaining about summer parking regulations, alternate side, the beach traffic, etc., just remember we live in what I think is the greatest area in the world!
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend everyone. Happy summer!
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not bitten in either case BUT I was very scared. The owners, I’m sorry to say, did not apologize. They simply called the dogs back (and of course when a dog is in attack mode, they could care less who is screaming at them) and seemed to act like it was my fault for walking along. I was so stunned I didn’t even speak up. Another incident happened last year on the beach, I was quietly laying on the sand with my eyes closed and a dog came running up to me and started barking in my ear, I nearly had a heart attack.
I just want to get the word out to pet owners. I know they love their pets like family, and I understand that, but it should not take precedence over the safety and quality of life of the people that live here. I posted some signs on Beach 128th asking pet owners to please do the right thing, but I’m sure this happens a lot in our community, and I’m concerned for children and the elderly (not that I’m a spring chicken, but I’m not 80 years old yet). It could be devastating if a dog came running out and bit a child or startled an elderly person who then falls and breaks a hip or leg. I appreciate you helping to get the word out!
Diana PranoDear Editor:
Any chance you can reach out to the Department of Highways and ask them why they don’t get rid of all the metal dividers on the Belt Parkway and replace them with concrete ones?
Just about every time you drive on it, you are stuck in traffic for a long time because the metal dividers have been crashed into by late night high speed drivers. It should not take 90 minutes to get to the Verrazano Bridge!
My guess is that half of the Belt Parkway already has the concrete ones, so why not replace all the metal ones? Just trying to make sense!
Mike BalfeDear Editor:
Immigration is a complex issue. Both major parties and multiple administrations over decades have not resolved it. But the issue remains, as the recent arrivals in New York City of migrants seeking asylum demonstrate.
Rockaway Women for Progress (RWP), which advocates respecting, honoring, and protecting the dignity of all people in Rockaway and beyond, believes that Rockaway can and should address this issue thoughtfully and humanely. We should not approach this rashly, but carefully, with knowledge of the facts and with compassion and caring for our fellow human beings.
The vast majority of migrants coming to NYC now are asylum seekers, many families with small children looking for protection and safety. The idea of asylum came out of the horrors of the Holocaust. People all over the world came to a consensus that we should not sit by as groups of people are severely harmed or killed, even in countries not their own.
In 1951, the “right to seek asylum” was signed into international law by the vast majority of countries. The U.S. signed our own national asylum law, with the same guarantees, in 1980. Seeking asylum is not something people do lightly; it is a long and difficult process, but one that the U.S. is committed to.
Asylum seekers are not “complete unknowns.” While this is not the place for a full explanation of the asylum process, it is important to know that asylum seekers represent a small fraction of those seeking entry to the U.S. Before they are allowed in, they go through a preliminary screening at the border conducted by at times skeptical border staff, have a criminal background check, are vaccinated, and need to provide names and contact information for people they know in the U.S., who often pay a bond of $2,500-$10,000 or more for the applicants to be released. They get an ID number and are entered into the ICE database, and have to check in with local ICE representatives regularly in the city they end
At 10 a.m. on the mornings of Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, Temple Beth El of Rockaway Park will observe the holiday of Shavuot, the celebration of receiving the Torah. On Saturday, May 27, there will be an additional Service, “Yizkor,” in memory of loved ones but in keeping with Memorial Day, in memory of the American Military. The Yizkor portion will include a Cantata with readings and songs. In addition, there will also be a ceremony, “Adopt a Kaddish,” where the children lost in the Holocaust is recalled.
The holiday is bittersweet as it is a joyous celebration that includes some sorrowful memories. The occasion represents a time to recognize the gift of the
up in, while awaiting an asylum court hearing, which can routinely take two to five years. Over 90% show up for their hearings, even five years after arrival.
Of course, we need to find out information from our elected officials about plans for our neighborhood and our city. But RWP believes that we can approach this situation humanely and we expect that our elected officials will do everything in their power to ensure asylum seekers, including children, are treated with respect and dignity. Rockaway prides itself on taking care of each other, and we do a good job of that. Shouldn’t we extend that care to others in need in our midst? During Hurricane Sandy, many people helped take care of us–government agencies, charities, individual volunteers–many from far away with no connection to us other than their shared humanity. And while many of us lost our homes, cars, and possessions then, we were nowhere near as bereft as these asylum seekers. When the war in Ukraine began, we opened our arms to ref-
Torah as the centerpiece in Jewish life as well as to salute the heroism and sacrifices of those in the Military. The catchphrase of the holiday is, “Am Yisrael Chai and God Bless America.” Temple Beth El is located on Beach 121st Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. All are welcome.
ugee families who resettled here. During COVID, our city relied on immigrant health and home care workers, food service employees and others. Can’t we extend our care beyond our immediate community in a thoughtful and compassionate way?
Yes, let us demand from our elected officials more information and collaboration about plans for our neighborhood and our city. But let us also be ready to lend a helping hand when sorely needed. Our local children and grandchildren are watching us and learning from us.
Jenna Tipaldo, President Rockaway Women for Progress
On Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m., head to the boardwalk at Beach 94th Street for NYC Parks’ beach opening ceremony.
On Friday, May 26 at 8 p.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field, near the Community Garden Runway 33 Brooklyn, to join the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) for free stargazing sessions. Canceled if overcast.
On Saturday, May 27 at 3 p.m., head to the Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field to join a Park Ranger for a meditative, engaging nature hike accompanied by reads of nature prose and poetry at Floyd Bennett Field. Try your hand at penning your own works through guided writing prompts.
On Sunday, May 28 at 10:45 a.m., head to the Broad Channel Volunteer
Fire Department firehouse at 15 Noel Road as they remember the former members of our department who have responded to their last alarm.
On Sunday, May 28 at 12:45 p.m., head to 17th Road Park in Broad Channel for a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the flagpole before the parade steps off down Cross Bay Blvd.
On Monday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m., the American Legion hosts its Memorial Day parade starting with a Mass at St. Francis de Sales, followed by a ceremony at the Four Chaplains monument. A parade will then continue to the Beach 121st Memorial Circle at noon and then up the boardwalk to the Doughboy monument on Beach 94th Street.
On Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. on Zoom, the 100th Precinct Communi-
ty Council hosts its monthly meeting. Hear updates from the precinct and ask questions. For Zoom access info, email vp100pctcc@gmail.com
On Mondays, at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join Ann Fosteris’ Fitness to You class.
On Mondays, 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.
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: 718-6343044.
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: 718634-3044.
On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m., head to Beach 102nd for yoga on the beach with Soupy Campbell.
On Sundays through May 28, at 10 a.m., head to Hangar B at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to join a Park Ranger for a tour of Hangar B and the aircraft inside, which are part of Floyd Bennett Field’s aviation history.
Got events? Send an email to katie@rockawaytimes.com with details for consideration to be listed.
Verdantly, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY
Sec. of State (SSNY) on May 4, 2023. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to VCorp Services, LLC, 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey, NY 10952. 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.
BISMILLAH TRAVELS & TECH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/08/23. 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, c/o Mohammed Chishti, 73-19 Broadway, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
TRANSPOSE MATRIX LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/09/2023. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 6759 211TH ST, Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful act.
ALNI REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/15/23. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 7981 77th Ave Glendale NY 11385. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Ultimate Lux Shine, LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 13th, 2023. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ultimate Lux Shine, LLC, 2308 30th Road, Astoria, New York, 11102. Any lawful purpose.
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.
JD INSURANCE BROKERAGE LLC
Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 03/16/2023. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 6845 76TH STREET, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
VANNICK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/11/23. 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, 61-35 219th Street, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: Any lawful 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
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THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION DIVISION OF BRIDGES CONSULTANT PROGRAMS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of New York has Request for Proposals available for qualified Consulting Engineering Firms interested in the following Proposed Contract.
Project or Contract Title: Request for Proposal – Resident Engineering Inspection Services in Connection with Protective Coating of Riverside Drive West 125th Street Bridge, Borough of Manhattan Contract No. HB1070RD PIN: 84123MNBR576
Expected Contract Term: 775 Consecutive Calendar Days starting from the date of the Notice to Proceed
Description of Services Required:
The services to be procured is the Resident Engineering Inspection Services in Connection with Protective Coating of Riverside Drive West 125th Street Bridge, Borough of Manhattan.
A Pre-Proposal Conference (Optional) has been scheduled for June 13, 2023,
Time: 10:00 AM through Zoom. Proposers who wish to connect to the Zoom Conference will need a Zoom ID and Password or the link. Therefore, proposers who wish to connect will need to contact the authorized agency contact person via email at least three (3) days prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference for the information to connect. Proposers will need to provide the first name, last name of everyone who wishes to connect, name of the organization, phone number and email address.
This Procurement is subject to participation goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), as required by Section 6-129 of the New York Administrative Code. The M/WBE goal for this project is 30%.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is released through PASSPort, New York City's online procurement portal. Responses to this RFP must be submitted via PASSPort. To access the RFP, vendors should visit the PASSPort public Portal at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mocs/systems/about-go-to-passport.page and click on the “Search Funding Opportunities in PASSPort” blue box. Doing so will take one to the public portal of all procurements in the PASSPort system. To quickly locate the RFP, insert the EPIN 84123P0011, into the Keyword search field. To respond to the RFP, vendors must create an account within the PASSPort system if they have not already done so.
Release Date: June 5, 2023
Pre-Proposal Conference: June 13, 2023 at 10 AM
Submission of Request for Proposals are due on or before 2:00 PM on July 3, 2023
“All your needs under one paw!”
Summer is almost here! What is in your beach bag? I don’t mean the SPF 100, the beach towels and the sweatshirts. What will you be reading this summer?
What makes a book a summer read? Think back to the days of no sunscreen, a can of Tab and a transistor radio. There would be a summer blockbuster. Everybody was reading one particular book, and everyone was talking about it! For example, in 1977, it was “The Thorn Birds.” Ten years later, it was “Presumed Innocent.” Often, it was something steamy or a mystery that kept everyone guessing! Here are just a few summer book suggestions that might keep you flipping the pages as you dig your toes in the sand and adjust your visor.
“The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb
Fantastic debut novel about a young man competing in the rarefied classical music world. His
priceless violin is stolen from a NYC hotel right before a huge contest. We slowly learn more about Ray and his violin. His family isn’t very interested in his music. His mom wants him to work at Popeye’s. The violin originally belonged to his great great great-grandfather, a freed slave. Who had the biggest reason to steal the violin?? I could not put this brilliant book down. Excellent read! This would be a terrific movie or series!
“The Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand knows her beaches and her summers. This Nantucket-based author has written more than 30 books. New York Magazine called her “the queen of the beach read.” In this book, a British billionaire purchases a crumbling old (and possibly haunted) hotel in Nantucket. We follow along during the renovation and for the first summer. As usual, Elin creates amazing characters.
Her attention to detail in describing the decor, the food and the drinks makes me want to live in an Elin novel. I didn’t want it to end. This might even get a second read from me this summer once I have my flip flops on!
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
If you read one book this summer, READ THIS ONE! Best book of 2022 for me! It’s hard to even put into words how much I loved this debut novel. There’s an aquarium on the Puget Sound. There’s an older woman, Tova, who cleans the halls at night. In this aquarium, there’s also a depressed octopus named Marcellus. He’s a very unique mollusk. Tova carries a deep grief within her as she is recently widowed, and her 18-year-old son disappeared decades ago. There are other unique characters in this small town that we meet as they interact with Tova. It is a poignant book that I really
didn’t want to finish. Wonderful read! Highly recommend! Almost a year after reading this book, I still find myself pondering these characters. Can I get a pet octopus now?
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. For more of my suggestions, see The Rockaway Times’ Summer Guide coming out this week!
Happy Reading!
This spring, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) and the New York City Parks Department (NYC Parks) partnered with local elementary students on year three of the “Share the Shore” campaign. This art and advocacy campaign gives voice to local students on behalf of vulnerable beach-nesting sea and shorebirds that travel thousands of miles to raise young in their communities. This year’s campaign included fourth and fifth graders from PS 42 R. Vernam,
conditions that define the Rockaways.
The sandy soil poses challenges for tree and grass growth, but it provides opportunities for other species that can thrive in the sun and nutrient-deficient environment.
By Juvie Anne Alfeche, RISE Public Programs Coordinator
For Mother’s Day, RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) hosted a foraging tour with environmental expert and foraging specialist “Wildman” Steve Brill. The tour group had the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in the art of foraging, specifically within the unique environmental
PS/MS 105 The Bay School, PS 197 The Ocean School in Rockaway, and PS 277 Gerritsen Beach in Marine Park.
The program begins with JBRPC educators visiting classrooms and teaching students about four species of birds that nest in the open sand of Rockaway Beach: American oystercatchers, black skimmers, common terns, and piping plovers. Although the birds nest in the same areas of the beach we enjoy, the eggs and chicks are well-camouflaged and hard to spot. On top of protecting their young from predators, extreme weather, and other natural pressures, beach-nesting birds are extremely vulnerable to human impacts. “Seeing habitat as places where wildlife and humans can coexist is especially important in our densely populated urban environment,” Terri Carta, JBRPC’s Executive Director said. “We try to take an inclusive approach to education about Jamaica Bay and Rockaway parks.”
Students learn that giving these birds the space they need to survive ensures that we can enjoy our parks
while also protecting wildlife. With their knowledge about the birds, students created original artwork and eye-catching slogans to educate their neighbors and visitors to the Peninsula about how we can all share the shore with beach-nesting birds this summer. Sunny Corrao, Associate Wildlife Biologist and Public Engagement Associate with NYC Parks Wildlife Unit, explains, "Conserving species and protecting biodiversity in our urban landscape requires creative thinking. It's been great to be able to give youth an opportunity to share their creative, artistic talents to raise awareness and protect locally threatened shorebirds." Student artwork is printed on signage, which will be displayed along New York City Park’s Rockaway Boardwalk, and in Gateway National Recreation Area at Jacob Riis Beach.
PS 277K STEAM educator Jennifer Krol shared, “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our 5th graders during this project. Students not only learned about the
The region supports a diverse array of thriving species, including an abundance of wild greens. Among these species is field garlic, a delectable relative of onions and garlic.
RISE would like to thank Brill for leading the foraging tour. Thank you, also, to the mothers and everyone else who came and celebrated Mother’s Day morning with us. If you are interested in joining us for events like these, please visit www.riserockaway. org for information.
importance of protecting these shorebirds, but they were also able to see themselves as advocates and agents of change.”
It is the hope of the campaign partners and the student advocates that this signage inspires beachgoers with these birds’ tough journey to nest in New York City, and make small changes to their beach routine to give their chicks the best chance of surviving to adulthood.
Ingredients:
• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 12 garlic cloves
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup mixed Greek olives
• Juice of one lemon
Directions: Remove the chicken from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large ovenproof pan or Dutch oven, large enough to hold all the thighs in a single layer, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic cloves to the pan and flip the thighs over. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and has gotten a little brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove both from the pan and set aside.
With the pan still hot, add the onions, lemon slices and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions have wilted and the brown bits on the bottom of the pan have loosened, 6 to 8 minutes. Nestle the thighs skinside up in the onion mixture and add the garlic and the olives. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake 40 to 50 minutes. Scatter fresh oregano over the top and serve.
LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HAVE THE BIRTH OF YOUR DREAMS, REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU ARE BIRTHING, OR WHAT NUMBER BABY THIS IS
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Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that can be harmful to humans. Lead exposure can occur by ingesting water, food, objects, or soil that is contaminated by lead or by breathing air that contains lead dust. Common sources of lead include chipped or peeling paint in older homes, water from lead pipes, and soil near highways, factories, or airports. Certain jobs (such as construction, battery manufacturing, and mining) and hobbies (such as repairing old homes or using pigments that contain lead) are linked to lead exposure. Some
imported toys, jewelry, traditional medicines, spices, and candles may also contain lead. For example, my house was built in 1903. About 25 years ago, the water main ruptured and had to be replaced. Imagine my surprise when the plumber called me out to see my old water supply pipe – lead. Lead was commonly found in paint, plumbing, fuel (leaded gasoline), and many other products.
Lead poisoning usually causes no immediate symptoms, but over time it causes damage to developing brains, so children exposed to even
low levels of lead can have slowed growth and development and have problems with learning, behavior, hearing, and speech that may be permanent. Adults with lead poisoning are at increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, decline in cognitive function, anxiety, depression, and death. Young children are at the highest risk of lead poisoning because they tend to put their hands in their mouth. Lead can be transferred from a mother to her developing fetus and may be transmitted via breastfeeding.
Lead poisoning can be detected with a blood test. Treatment includes finding and removing the lead source, consuming a diet high in calcium and iron, and careful monitoring of lead levels. Individuals with very high levels can receive chelation therapy, which binds to the lead in the bloodstream and removes it. Prevention of lead poisoning involves finding and removing the source. In older houses, it may be wall and ceiling paint or lead water supply pipes (lead was commonly used for closet bends, which are the curved discharge
pipes under a toilet. Since they are not on the supply side, they are often left in place). Homes with lead pipes can use special water filters but use bottled water for cooking and drinking. Prior to making a purchase, consumers can check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website (www.cpsc. gov/recalls) for products that have been recalled due to lead contamination. To decrease the chance of spreading lead-contaminated dust in a home, shoes should be removed before entering. Individuals who work with lead or lead paint (bridge painters, people who work in battery production) should change their clothes before coming home, keep their tools and shoes outside, and wash their clothes separately from the rest of the family.
For more information go to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc. gov) or the World Health Organization.
Please direct questions and comments to editor@rockawaytimes. com
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The day before Mother’s Day sure was a special one for those who took part in the Rockaway Track Club’s Mother’s Day Half Marathon and Rose Gurry Mother’s Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk to benefit the Rockaway Special Athletes.
The run was held in honor of Rose Gurry, the very first volunteer for the Rockaway Special Olympics program, who was present for the run/ walk on Saturday, May 13. Gurry was honored for her 22 years of volunteerism with the group, as
well as other moms and volunteers who are no longer with us, including Regina Clark, Mary Mullally, Consuelo Batres, Maura Brosnan, Kay Manning, Fran Romano, Virginia Rupp, Anne Reilly and Diane Erhard.
The day began at St. Camillus Springman Hall, where the Special Athletes meet each Monday, for registration and bib pickup. Participants had the option of participating in a half marathon, a 5K or a one-mile run/walk, which all began on the boardwalk at Beach
94th Street at 9 a.m. All participants were treated to an after party with bagels, coffee, treats and dancing. Nearly 150 people participated in one of the three events, including many of the St. Camillus Special Olympic athletes! Time was kept and some participants outperformed! In the half marathon, Robert Vite came in first with 51:09. Nicanor Cacanindin came in second with 1:25:08 and Miley Timothy came in third at 1:25:16. In the 5K, James McVeigh came in first with a time of 18:50.
came in second at 19:09 and Moe Byrne came in third at 21:26, making her the top female. For the onemile run/walk, Siobhan O’Sullivan came in first with 12:32. Barbara McDermott came in second with 21:55, and Victoria and Lillian Moley were tied for third at 23:22.
The next Rockaway Track Club event is the Father’s Day Half Marathon & 5K on June 17. For more info or to register, head to Rockawaytc.org
Tom PatchettPhotos from the Rockaway Track Club.
In our May 4 paper, we revealed the Top 30 photos of the Rockaway Times’ 2023 Photo Contest, which will be enlarged to poster-size and
put on display on the boardwalk this summer. We had more than a thousand photos submitted this year, and it was a very tough de-
cision for the judges. These are five Honorable Mention photos chosen by the judges, that didn’t quite make the Top 30, but will
also be enlarged and displayed by the ferry for all to enjoy! Kudos to the photographers on such great shots.
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 The Rockaway Times
Memorial Day Weekend is a trifecta of celebrations—honoring the men and women who selflessly died serving the U.S.A., the kickoff to Rockaway beach days and Connolly’s open all summer. So, plan your sweet Rockaway summer crawl with our entertainment roundup below!
THURSDAY, May 25 5 p.m.
Get an early start to your Memorial Day Weekend party with John Rafferty’s acoustic jam at Harbor Light.
129-18 Newport Ave.
THURSDAY, May 25 6:30 p.m.
With Memorial Day Weekend finally here, The Rockaway Hotel’s “Dinner & A Band” series is pulling out all the stops with a barbecue feast, complimented by an epic WLIR-era alternative rock jam with The Knobs! Admission is $20 and includes one plate. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/happenings
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
FRIDAY, May 26 6 p.m.
Están de vuelta! Big band, Big Squid is back at Caracas with their inky squidaliciousness!
Caracas, Beach 106th Concession
FRIDAY, May 26 6 p.m.
Wine With Sue throws down the ultimate kickoff to summer on the boards, welcoming back Neil Macleod on bass.
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
FRIDAY, May 26 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ignite your Fri-yay! fun-a-thon outside at Tap That with Kerry Kearney & Friends!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, May 26 8 p.m.
Celebrate that it’s finally Friday with Mike & Miley at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, May 26 8 p.m.
The Rose Den serves up a special treat with local music legend, John Simonelli, accompanied by Patsy.
174 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, May 26
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Giddy up for a sizzling night of classic and alternative rock with Cat Nip at Bar Marseille.
190 Beach 69th Street
FRIDAY, May 26
9 p.m.
Be smitten as Lauren Jaimes debuts her dreamy repertoire of vintage country western vibes at Belle Harbor Yacht Club.
533 Beach 126th Street
SATURDAY, May 27
6 p.m.
Time to get soaked in some Solshyne on the boardwalk!
Sand Shark, Beach 97th Concession
SATURDAY, May 27
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
With warm weather, cold beer and Phoenix jammin’ classic rock—bring on summertime outdoors at Tap That!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, May 27
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mixed Bag is back at The BayHouse driving your Breezy night frolics.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
SATURDAY, May 27
8 p.m.
Nostalgic for the ‘90s and early noughties alternative rock classics? Make the Grassy Point Bar & Grill your Saturday-yestination as Chris Solo and The Poor House storm in.
18-02 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
SATURDAY, May 27
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Why not avoid the crowds at the beach, and instead rock out on the bay with Blackstone at The Wharf!?
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, May 27 9 p.m.
March into Rogers as The Brooklyn Bards salute the men and women who fought for America’s freedom.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, May 28 4 p.m.
Hell or High Water headlines The Sugar Bowl with good ol’ fashioned rock and roll, chased with a bluesy swamp vibe.
15 Bedford Ave, Breezy Point
SUNDAY, May 28
5 p.m.
Cork-born Donnie Carroll is back at Rogers, drawing in the soul of the Emerald Isle with traditional Irish folk tunes.
203 Beach 116th Street
MONDAY, May 29
8 p.m.
Folk band, Meddle Juice, serves up the heat with special guests at their Rose Den Industry Monday Night residency. $1 oysters, plus drink specials.
174 Beach 116th Street
UNCONVENTIONAL IMPROV TROUPE PRESENTS “ONE ENCHANTED DAY”
FRIDAY, MAY 26
5:30 p.m.
Enchantress Shane debuts her improvisational theater troupe at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
RTC PRESENTS “REGRETS ONLY”
Last weekend!
Rockaway Theatre Company’s comedy/ satire with heart, “Regrets Only,” hits all the right notes and brings out a belly full of laughs! Remaining show dates: May 26, 27 & 28. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org.
T4 Post Theatre Building, Fort Tilden
RBQ PRESENTS PSYCHIC DINNER
THURSDAY, May 25
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kick off your summer hopes with a oneon-one private reading from a leading NYC psychic at RBQ’s Psychic Dinner. Also, included at $75 per person is RBQ’s threecourse lunch. For reservations, call: (718) 318-7427.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
HAPPY JACK’S CELEBRATES 5 YEARS
FRIDAY, May 26
4:30 p.m.
Happy Jack’s celebrates five years flippin’ the juiciest burgers on the peninsula with a special Rock-A-Wades rock jam. Plus, complimentary cocktails and light refreshments.
108-13 Rockaway Beach Drive
BUNGALOW BAR
MEMORIAL WEEKEND LINEUP
FRIDAY, May 26
to MONDAY, May 29
Bungie is bangin’ all weekend with a seriously slammin’ Memorial mash-up! Lineup: Friday at 7 p.m. DJ Timmy Tubs. Saturday at 2 p.m., DJ Cash followed by at 9 p.m., DJ Louie Mole. Sunday at 6 p.m. live music with Zunique and at 9 p.m. DJ Nick Russo. Then on Monday at 2 p.m., DJ Teddy closes out your holiday vibrations on a high note. 377 Beach 92nd Street
CONNOLLY’S MEMORIAL SPLASH
FRIDAY, May 26 & SATURDAY, May 27
With the Meat Up Grill servin’ up burgers and more all weekend, frozens ready for all takers and live music with DJ Julie Quinn on Friday night, bands—Tilden NYC and the Wild Yaks—rockin’ the outdoor patio on Saturday, followed by DJ Brother Rich inside until late—Connolly’s is open and ready to party! For more info, follow: @connollysbar on Instagram 155 Beach 95th Street
SALSA BY THE BEACH AT DRED SURFER
SATURDAY, May 27
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Salsa lovers! Don’t miss this free concert starring Los Ciegos del Barrio, an all-blind, multi-genre NYC Latino music band playing salsa, merengue, bachata and more! Dred Surfer, Beach 17th Concession
RED WISH & BLUE FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, May 27
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Support Rockaway WISH in their fundraiser at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, benefitting the organization’s philanthropic efforts to support causes in the community. Admission is $100 and includes a 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
TAP THAT CELEBRATES 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
SUNDAY, May 28
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Can you believe it’s already a year we’ve been slingin’ our own brews at Tap That! So— from live music with Brooklyn-based psychedelic rock band, Jam the Radar, to beer tastings, swag giveaways, raffles and more—celebrate Tap That’s one-year soundtrack.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.
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St. Francis de Sales 4th Grade girls dominated the CYO Volleyball Diocesan Championship, with SFDS' White team playing SFDS' Gold team. The White team won, making the Gold team the runners up. The first photo is of SFDS White, and the second pho -
to is of both teams. All of the players wore a "T" on their jersey for Tess Kuhlmann, a former SFDS student from the Class of ’22, who is recovering from a very bad car accident last week.Way to go SFDS, and our prayers are with Tess as she continues to recover.
byJenniferKelleher
In today’s article, I spotlight one of the fundamental foundations for peak physical, mental, and emotional health: Sleep. Studies continue to prove that the right amount of quality sleep is just as important for overall health, longevity, and disease prevention as nutrition and exercise. Think about a time when you were sleep deprived and see if you can recall how you felt trying to get through the next day. How was your performance? Productivity? Focus? Creativity? Emotional state? Stress level?
A sleep study conducted with snipers revealed that the snipers who got eight hours of sleep shot with 100%
accuracy, while those who got seven hours decreased to 95% accuracy, six hours were 70% accurate, and less than six hours shot with 50% accuracy. This shows that even if you are a total expert at something, it is impossible to function optimally when you are tired.
So, whether you suffer from insomnia, have sporadic sleepless nights, or simply want to up your sleep game, the information in this article is meant to introduce you to small steps and bits of information that, when taken into consideration, can lead to significant changes over time.
Our bodies are biological organisms that run in circadian rhythms, and in order to be balanced, we must live in cadence with nature. Just as
nature has its routine, humans tend to do a lot better from a health perspective when we go to sleep, wake, and eat at the same times each day. The rising sun signals to our bodies that it is time for us, too, to rise. Going outside in the morning and getting 20 minutes of natural sunlight in your eyes is proven to help regulate your sleep-wake cycle, providing you with the energy and focus you need to get your day started. In terms of bedtime, it is ideal to turn in before or by 10:00 p.m. each night.
As for nutrition, eat your meals at regular times, and avoid eating too much right before bed. You may consider adding complex carbohydrates (for example, sweet potatoes, whole grains, barley, oats, lentils) to your dinner as they encourage a good night’s sleep. Eating enough throughout the day is important for keeping your cortisol (a stress hormone) regulated so that it doesn’t spike and wake you in the middle of the night. Finally, notice your caffeine, sugar, and alcohol intake. Too much caffeine or sugar late in the day can make it difficult to fall asleep or cause you to crash and wake up only
hours later. Even if you sleep through the night, alcohol greatly diminishes quality of sleep.
To combat psychological stress, empty your head before bed by scheduling your upcoming day and writing down your worries and “to do’s” before lying down. Keep a pen and pad on your bedside table in case worries creep in after you are tucked in.
Ensure that you are getting enough exercise, as lack of physical exercise creates stress in the body. Also, monitor your screen time, especially before bed. If you are going to look at a screen close to bedtime, try using blue light blocking glasses. Make your bedroom sleep supportive with things like shades on your windows, using an eye mask, and using earplugs or a white noise machine.
Whichever tools you decide to try, I encourage you to make it a ritual! The right essential oils can also be incredibly supportive to your sleep (diffusing them, using them on your body, or even consuming them in a bedtime tea). For more information on essential oils and how they can benefit you, contact me at 917-318-1168.
This week, we have received a ton of emails with questions from you, our loyal fans and readers. So, let's dive right into them!
The first question comes from David H. in Rockaway Park, and he said, "The new WWE World Championship Title looks awesome, and I don't understand why you don't like it. Do you think it's a secondary title to the WWE Universal Championship?" David, I make no excuses that I do not like the new WWE World Title. It’s
ugly looking and unnecessary, and why? I'll tell you why, by answering the second part of your question. Yes, the new WWE World Championship is secondary to the WWE Universal Championship. Right now, Roman Reigns is champion of both the RAW and Smackdown brands. So, the introduction of a new WWE Championship can only mean it's a secondary title to the WWE Universal Title. Honestly, I believe the new WWE World Championship was only created because Roman Reigns left the RAW brand upon getting drafted to
the Smackdown brand. In my book, they should have never created that title. It’s really a waste of time. Thanks for the question, David!
The second question comes from Charles M. in Arverne By The Sea, and he asked, "Who do you feel is the better tag team, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, or Finn Balor and Damian Priest?"
Well, Charles, I am a Finn Balor fan, going all the way back to his days in New Japan Pro Wrestling. But I have to say, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are the better team. I say this because Kevin and Sami have history, going back to their days with independent wrestling promotions. They have fought each other in many high-profile companies, which for me, gives them the edge of instinctively knowing what each other are going to do inside the ring. This makes them the better tag team in my opinion. Thanks for that great question, Charles!
The third question comes from Kelly C. in Rockaway Beach, and she asked, "Did both Liv Morgan and Dakota Kai suffer injuries?” Yes, Kelly,
they did. Dakota Kai reportedly suffered a torn ACL and is expected to be out for an undetermined amount of time. Liv Morgan suffered a shoulder injury, and it’s unknown if she will require surgery, or how long will she be out of action. We wish them a speedy recovery. Thanks for the question!
The fourth and last question comes from Richie K. in Far Rockaway, and he asked, "Do you have any information on the new AEW Fight Forever video game?" Hi Richie, yes, I do. The official release date of the new video game is scheduled for June 29, 2023. I was also told the release of the game was delayed numerous times because the rating of the game needed to be changed. Apparently, there was a lot of violence and gore in the game, and that needed to be resolved in order to be rated for Teens. The game will be made available to PS4TM, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch. If you end up purchasing the game, let me know your thoughts, Richie!
Thank you for those great questions and please continue sending them to eavil183@yahoo.com and have a great holiday weekend!
