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VOL. 6, NO.

28 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020

2020 Hindsight
2019 Rides off Into the Sunset

Year in Review
See Page 16

Also Inside:
Remembering Michael McDonnell
Hot Yoga Celebrates 10 years
Photo by Conor MacCourtney
Page 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 The Rockaway Times

Crime Scenes Of Newly-Released


Bail Reform Inmates
cerated at Rikers Island were ulation on June 6, 2019, we
released under this law. The estimate the new laws, if in
accompanying map shows effect today, would result in
the areas where some of those the release of approximately
inmates who were released on 363 inmates currently incar-
Wednesday, allegedly com- cerated on Rikers Island who
mitted their crimes. In Rock- committed the above types
away, that showed about 30 of crimes in Queens County.
locations. These inmates have an aver-
Along with the map, the age of six prior felony arrests,
Queens DA’s office released five misdemeanor arrests,
the following statement: two felony convictions and
"On January 1, 2020, New six misdemeanor convictions.
York State judges will no On January 1, 2020, the peo-
longer be able to set bail on ple charged with these crimes
residential burglaries, robber- will walk out the doors of
ies ‘aided by another’ (both of Rikers Island. The attached
which are classified as violent map is designed to allow you
felonies), all but one of the to see where they allegedly
most serious narcotics felo- committed the crimes they
nies, most non-violent felo- are charged with. Each blue
nies (including manslaughter pin shows the location of the
in the second degree and oth- crime they are currently in-
On January 1, 2020, bail District Attorney’s office re- er crimes you may consider carcerated for.”
reform officially went into leased a map of what that violent) and most misdemea- For more information about
effect. After the law passed would mean for Queens com- nors. Based on a snapshot we bail reform charges, head to
over the summer, the Queens munities, when those incar- did of the Queens Rikers pop- www.queensda.org/

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Tossing Away the


Christmas Tree
Christmas has come and ticipate in the Parks Depart-
gone, and you might be won- ment’s MulchFest, in which
dering, what do I do with the trees are chipped and partic-
Christmas tree? If you have a ipants can take home a bag of
real tree that you need to get mulch to use in personal gar-
rid of, the city is here to help. dens. It will take place on Sat-
Starting Monday, January 6, urday, January 4 and Satur-
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Homeless Shelter Gets DHS Approval,


But Activists Say It’s ‘Not a Done Deal’
As expected, the Department vices, the concentration of sim- “experiencing homelessness” it, Black Veterans for Social Jus-
of Homeless Services has ap- ilar facilities in Community Dis- and “closer to their support net- tice, to run the shelter, has not yet
proved the proposed shelter for trict 14, and the effects of the site works” with “priority to those been signed by NYC Comptroller
226 Beach 101st Street. Howev- on the neighborhood's character. who have roots in Queens, par- Scott Stringer, meaning it has not
er, those fighting back against it, As previously stated, the law re- ticularly those from Community yet received the funding to oper-
says the fight is not over yet. quires DHS to shelter all home- District 14.” ate. According to Schnupp, who
In a letter to the Mayor and to less individuals and families on Before going to press on Mon- says their group is in close contact
Community Board 14 on De- immediate basis, DHS must meet day, The Rockaway Times con- with Stringer’s office, as of Fri-
cember 20, the Department of fluctuations in shelter demand tacted the Community Board for day, December 27, the contract
Homeless Services (DHS) said caused by economic and other comment and possible strategies had not even reached Stringer’s
it was approving the proposed factors outside its control. DHS but did not receive a reply by desk yet to be reviewed.
shelter at Beach 101st Street. The must therefore ensure the avail- press time. However, the group says they’re
letter also included their exten- ability of sufficient temporary, Despite this DHS approval, ready for anything. Community
sive Fair Share review, a nearly emergency shelter spaces and be those from Rockaway Solutions activist John Cori, another organ-
30-page document demonstrat- able to accurately predict future Not Shelters (RSNS), the group izer behind RSNS, added that he
ing the need for the shelter to be capacity needs. Given the City’s that organized to fight against believes DHS might look to place
placed within a community. The legal obligation, DHS has an im- the shelter, says that this approval people in the shelter by the third
City is required to provide this to mediate need for all immediately comes as no surprise, and they’re week of January. “We are going to
each community board ahead of available and suitable space for ready to take whatever steps are court,” he said.
a shelter opening. its clients, including the site. As necessary to continue the fight. Schnupp says this means com-
In DHS’ letter to Communi- demonstrated in this Fair Share “This approval is not surprising,” munity support will continue
ty Board 14, they explain their Analysis, DHS has determined Torey Schnupp, an activist be- to be needed. Future fundrais-
desire to approve Rockaway’s that its use of the site pursuant to hind the organization said. “This ing efforts will take place to help
shelter. “In proposing to shelter the contract is appropriate and is going as planned and we’ve fund their efforts to fight against
homeless at the Site (226 Beach consistent with the criteria for been preparing for it all along. the shelter. (Follow Rockaway
101st) DHS carefully considered the location of City facilities.” This is not a done deal. Rest as- Solutions Not Shelters on Face-
such factors as the community’s According to DHS, the facili- sured, we’re on top of it.” book for any updates, or to see the
needs for service, the efficient ty at Beach 101st Street will pro- Although the shelter has DHS’ complete Fair Share review report
and cost-effective delivery of ser- vide capacity for 108 single adults approval, a contract for nonprof- from DHS).

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BOYLEING POINTS
It’s like the tree in the forest. Is my drinks. Short and neat. I
a word really a word if you can’t don’t need no stinkin’ commas.
say it? But tout I must. If you like
Anyway, while doing deep, words, some Greek history, and
deep research for this column enjoy a few laughs, you’ll fancy
(I hope you’re still reading. I “Greek To Me” so get yourself a
probably would have bailed as gift. You might feel dumb while
soon as I saw antimetabole), reading it but you’ll feel smarter
I came across another word, having read it.
diacope, which if you say fast, Oh, and for the three English
sounds like a one-calorie soda. majors still reading, an exam-
Give me a slice and a diacope. ple of a diacope is To Be or Not
This word, also never used by To Be. Basically, it’s a repeat of
any English-speaking person, words that are separated (cut in

Go Big or Go Homer is from a Greek word meaning


"cut in two." Which allows me
to plug a book by Mary Norris,
two). Run, Toto, Run is another.
If all the Greek stuff seems es-
oteric (I did something clever
I was reading up on some over- for these literary or rhetorical “Greek to Me.” If I had any sense there), you can stay local and
the-hill jocks whose motto is, twisters, and there is. But no one of timing, I would have plugged buy books by Dan Guarino, Jill
“Add years to your life by adding in the history of the English it during the holiday shopping Eisenstadt, Howard Schwach,
life to your years. Play basketball.” language has ever spoken this season. and Larry Racioppo. You can
Which reminded me of the old word. No one. No way, no how. Mary is a mostly-summer res- buy those while you wait for
Mae West line, “It’s not the men Even drill sergeant grammar ident of Rockaway and is the upcoming books by Tom O’Cal-
in my life, it’s the life in my men.” nuns with knuckle slapping best-selling author of “Confes- laghan and Mark Healey. Just
Which reminded me of another yardsticks would not know this sions of a Comma Queen” and do the google and you’ll find the
clever twist, “A mind is a terrible one. worked for a longtime at the books.
thing to waste. And a waist is a ter- The word is antimetabole. Tell notoriously persnickety copy I don’t know if any of ‘em have
rible thing to mind.” me that doesn’t look like some department at the New Yorker antimetaboles. Which reminds
Sometimes such wisdom is micro-organism that might kill magazine. I hesitated to tout me. The thing is, (irony alert)
lost on me. When the going gets you. Or something you’d see in her new book lest someone you can’t say the word but you
tough, the tough get going; and I the Ask The Doc column. show her this column. That’s all can’t get them out of your head.
go home or under the covers. I still don’t know how to say it I need, another comma queen "I am stuck on band-aid, because
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Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach Celebrates


10 Years of Sweet Sweat
conditioned, and I walk in and sounds easy, but it’s not! As you
people were wearing bathing inhale and exhale with short
suits. There were nine elec- squirts of breath, you actual-
tric heaters in the room and I ly feel your heart rate slowly
thought I was gonna die, but I speeding up as your abs con-
went through with it and I was tract, utilizing optimal lung
hooked. Once I found hot yoga capacity. Ruderman explained
that was it for me. I thought, that a deep inhale and a deep
‘How can nobody be teaching exhale are practiced to provide
this in New York?’” the body with oxygen, increase
In January 2010, Ruderman circulation, and improve focus.
brought Hot Yoga Rockaway Then in the next 25 poses—
Beach to the peninsula, and (Half Moon, Awkward, Eagle,
according to her, since open- Standing Head-to-Knee, Stand-
ing, almost 3,000 people have ing Bow-Pulling, Balancing
By Kami-Leigh Agard at Hot Yoga RB for the last nine walked through the doors. Stick, Standing Separate Leg
years, Jeanne Orzano, said, From taking her class, you can Stretching, Triangle, Standing
After opening a decade ago, “I’ve taught at a lot of yoga stu- see that Ruderman truly loves Separate Leg Head to Knee,
Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach is not dios. What sets this place apart teaching and her passion to Tree, Toe Stand, Corpse, Wind
losing any steam. On Wednes- is there is no ego. Though the guide others on a healthy path Removing, Sit Up, Cobra, Lo-
day, January 8, the yoga studio class is intense, Anita fosters a shows. She constantly circu- cust, Full Locust, Bow, Fixed
will celebrate its 10-year an- light atmosphere, where peo- lates around the room, watch- Firm, Half Tortoise, Camel,
niversary with a special sweat ple of all fitness levels gather ing her band of yogis with an Rabbit, Head-to-Knee Pose
schedule, in which all class- together to learn and improve eagle eye, giving guidance when and Stretching, Spine Twist-
es will be offered at just $10 their practice and health. There someone is not executing the ing, Blowing in Firm)—I felt
each—and what’s even sweet- is no competition.” pose correctly, and if she deems my body becoming more lim-
er? The studio will pay it for- After greeting each other they are ready to go deeper in ber, enabling me to go deeper
ward by donating 100 percent of and sharing humorous sides the stretch. She also shares the in the stretch. As the poses are
the proceeds to local nonprofit, with Ruderman, participants health benefits of each pose. Be- repeated twice and held for 10
The Graybeards. Now, before entered the room, which is sides burning calories, hot yoga to 30 seconds, I felt stronger
you start thinking that you can’t hot, and I mean, hot! Hot Yoga has been scientifically proven and more confident in holding
possibly survive the class and rooms are usually heated to to build bone density, reduce the poses, though admittedly,
perhaps should just donate the above normal room temper- stress, ease depression, reduce toppling over a few times just
$10, this Rockaway Times re- ature. The heat can be set to blood pressure and blood glu- added to the light atmosphere
porter took it upon herself this whatever the yoga instructor cose levels, improve circulation shared in the room. Then after
past Saturday to try the studio’s desires, though it’s typically be- and digestion, boost mood lev- the class, yes, we were all crawl-
signature Hot26 class, which tween 80 and 100°F. Ruderman els and even help with chronic ing for a water bottle, but feel-
provided an unbelievable phys- is quite thoughtful though be- ailments such as migraines and ing refreshed and glowing with
ical, spiritual and mental re- cause as the class progressed, knee injuries. Also, though each a sense of accomplishment.
lease. at intervals she would open the pose requires serious work and Interested in taking a class?
When you walk into the stu- door or a window to make sure focus, Ruderman’s humor is in- Visit: hotyogarockawaybeach.
dio, you immediately are struck her students were indeed feel- com for the full schedule of
by the diversity of people. They ing the heat and sweating, but classes which include, Hot26,
range in ages, genders, yoga not to the point of overheating. Iron Yoga, Hot Vinyasa and spe-
experience and fitness lev- Ruderman was the instructor cial pop-up classes. Also, join
els, which was reassuring to that day and her personality is Ruderman and her staff in cel-
see, especially as this was my larger than life. From the way ebrating their 10th anniversary
first class. Hot Yoga Rockaway she instructs the class, imme- on Wednesday, January 8 by at-
Beach’s owner, Anita Ruder- diately you can tell that she is tending their $10 special classes
man, was at the desk checking no newbie yogi. Ruderman has to support the Graybeards.
folks in and making sure they been teaching yoga for over 30 For Ruderman, celebrating
were well hydrated and arrived years, and way back when, lo- 10 years of bringing hot yoga
with an empty stomach, which cals may remember her yoga to the community in which she
are a must because your body classes at Belle Harbor Health loves and lives in, would not be
will definitely be pouring buck- & Fitness on Beach Channel fectious and even encouraging, possible without all the people
ets of sweat and you don’t want Drive. She was introduced to because though you feel you are who have walked through the
to feel uncomfortable with a hot yoga about 25 years ago. As about to do the impossible, she studio’s doors and the amazing
belly full of food. That day, the she shared in a 2015 Rockaway encourages you like a drill ser- teachers who helped build the
class was packed, and felt like Times article: “I took this class geant having fun with her troop. practice. “The teachers and stu-
a room full of family as folks down in Florida and I didn’t For one hour, we were led dents are what make this studio
chatted with each other about know it was hot yoga, so I had through a course of 26 pos- great, and of course our beauti-
the holidays. As one partici- long pants and long sleeves be- es. The first one, Pranayama ful Rockaway community,” Ru-
pant and also a yoga instructor cause I figured it would be air (Standing Deep Breathing) derman said.
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Online Poll Reveals Look at all the GREAT STUFF


Top New Restaurants Happening in January 2020!
of 2019 Reiki Level I Certification ~ Judi Hamsa Spagnola
Sat Jan 4th & Sun Jan 5th ~ 11:00am-5:00pm ~ $225
By Katie McFadden such as Tiberio, Whits End, A week-end of empowerment to get in touch with
Belle Harbor Steakhouse and your inner warrior. Reiki is a spiritual discipline and a
Rockaway is ever-changing others. People also had the hands-on, non-manipulative method of energy work,
and 2019 was no different, with ability to vote for more than
promoting personal awareness and spiritual
the addition of several new one choice. Some choices may
eateries throughout the year. have also been left out. Al- connection. Reduce stress, balance energies in your body and relieve pain and
Popular local Facebook group though not a restaurant, new discomfort. Learn about the chakras (energy centers) and easy self-treatments.
with nearly 30,000 members, bakery, Georgina’s, was not an Feel better and heal yourself, your loved-ones and your pets.
Friends of Rockaway Beach, option on the poll, and neither Save the date: Reiki Level II Certification Jan 25th & Jan 26th
recently held a poll, asking was the new Taco Bell in Far
folks which is their favorite Rockaway.
restaurant that opened in The results of the poll may
We're Celebrating 10 YEARS on Wed, JAN 8th
2019. With so many choices, have been skewed, but it IT’S UNBELIEVABLE!
plus the addition of the new showed one thing—that Rock- We are grateful and blessed for this awesome community of Hot Yogis.
Harbor Light, the decision was away has many great new ad- Please come celebrate with us & catch that Yoga Buzz…
a tough one. ditions to choose from. And Special Schedule ~ 7:30am HotVinyasa ~ 9am Hot26 ~
In the FoRB poll, the Har- next year’s poll is already 5pm IronYoga ~ 6:30pm Hot26
bor Light came on top for fa- looking like another tough
Special Price ~ All classes $10 ~ All proceeds will be donated
vorite restaurant that opened one. Some new restaurants
this year. However, some that may be coming in the next to The Graybeards.
commented that the Harbor year include a Brennan & Carr- Special Raffle ~ Just take class and 10 Students will be automatically entered to win a
Light’s comeback story of style sandwich stop on Beach FREE WEEK to keep or gift away...
burning down during hurri- 129th Street. Possibly called

Warm Yummy Yin


cane Sandy and taking seven “The Carving Board,” the
long years to be rebuilt and small place, formerly occu-
open again, was a factor that pied by Breezy Dogs, will serve
skewed the poll. Even those up hot roast beef sandwiches Christine Walker
who are invested in the Har- and more. The former spot of Thursday 7:30pm • Jan 9th & Jan 23rd
bor Light chimed in saying, Paninico on Beach 116th is ex- This “quiet, meditative” yoga is unique in that you relax in
“I’m not a fan of the poll. All pected to have South American a pose, soften the muscle and release closer to the bone
of these places are amazing, cuisine. Arverne by the Sea will and joints. Postures are held for sustained periods of
and we have the best com- also see some new additions.
time, allowing muscles to relax and the deep connective tissue to be gently
munity support. All awesome Signs up in the new develop-
stretched. Gain more flexibility in the joints and connective tissue, calm and
for different reasons. Support ment, The Tides, which saw
them all.” the addition of Vino by the Sea, balance the mind and body and improve your hot yoga practice. Perfect for the
If Harbor Light was not in Claudette’s and Locals Collec- beginner and advanced yogi.
the running, that would leave tive, will soon have even more
new Arverne by the Sea barbe- to choose from—Bar Marseille Transformational Breath® Workshop
cue joint, Batesy’s as the front and Super Burrito. Super Bur- Christine Walker
runner, closely followed by the rito has proven popular at its Sat, Jan 18th 12-1:30pm
new predominantly-breakfast boardwalk concession spot on $50 prepaid/$60 at the door, if there’s space
spot, Bernadette’s on Beach Beach 97th Street for the past People only get a small percentage of air/lung capacity
96th Street. This was followed two summers. Now it looks like causing physical and emotional stress and tension.
by Mediterranean café, Kimo’s they’re going brick and mortar.
Transformational Breath® is an empowering and
Kitchen in Rockaway Beach, Bar Marseille is expected to be
the addition of the Rockaway a long-awaited seafood restau- effective self-healing technique that connects with
Farmers Market BBQ, Thank rant. conscious breathing to: Increase physical well-being ~ Create more vitality
You café, The Dropout (al- With all of the development Stimulate circulation ~ Balance the flow of energy ~ Expand awareness ~ Elevate
though this is their second going on in Far Rockaway and emotional health Reduce anxiety ~Promote deep relaxation ~ Appreciate
season at Riis Park), the new around the peninsula, we’re happiness and joy. Don’t miss this. No heat for this event. Class size limited.
Plum Tomato, La Sorrentina, sure 2020 will offer plenty
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cle about why the city remains the Top 10 Hip Hop albums of up for The Rockaway Times
so lit up at night. There are a 2019. The title, Summer Clas- email. Subscribe at Rockaway-
number of factors, of course. sics, is inspired by the sum- times.com or just send a note
As people live in some of the mer basketball league held at to Mail@Rockawaytimes.com.
tall buildings, and some work St. Francis de Sales every year. More than 3000! people get The
must be done at night, the FAA The site called Bobby J’s work Rockaway Times delivered to
***** requires buildings over 200 “GREAT” in all caps and “an their email inbox each week!
Today is January 2. How are feet to be lit in some way and album you need in your collec- *****
those resolutions holding up? sometimes movie companies tion.” We’re thrilled to report that
***** request building owners leave ***** Marina Cregan, born and bred
We went to press on Monday, on the lights for cinematic pur- Councilman Eric Ulrich’s of- in Rockaway, will be joining
December 30, so we couldn’t poses. The article reports that fice sent us a notice that the The Rockaway Times team as a
publish any pictures of all the City Councilman Donovan road that feels like the surface reporter.
wacky people who jumped in Richards tried passing a bill to of the moon (Beach Channel *****
the ocean to mark the new dec- get buildings to go dim or dark Drive and Beach 116th Street) When we’re amused, we
ade. We’ll play catch up in next for conservation purposes. The was getting repaved on Fri- sometimes share, so it’s with
week’s edition. The early finish bill never saw the light of day, day. We were told that “the amusement we note that Sa-
also explains the year 2019 re- so to speak. New York Paving Company rah Miller said she was pleased
cap features in this edition! ***** was out, not just re-patching with making This Week In His-
***** The Wave building has sold. areas identified by the DDC tory a couple weeks back but
Speaking of new years and In December 2018, the build- Inspector, but fully repaving, her true goal is to make the
decades, some (very few!) peo- ing at 88-08 Rockaway Beach ensuring a safer and more sta- Facts You Probably Don’t Need
ple believe the new decade Boulevard was listed for $2.495 ble roadway.” Well, we can say column. Well, uhm, it’s a fact
starts next year because there million. A year later, December that new blacktop was applied she made the High Tide col-
was not a Year Zero. Picky, 2019, public records indicate but it sure looks like a patch umn.
picky, picky. Decade might the building sold for just $1.4 job. Or worse. We sometimes *****
mean ten but we say The Roar- million. think crews do a lousy job just The funeral Mass for belov-
ing Twenties includes 2020, the ***** so they get called back. ed local, Michael McDonnell,
Gay Nineties includes 1890, HipHopGoldenAge, a plat- ***** who died on December 23, will
and the Fabulous Fifties in- form promoting and preserv- Attention snowbirds. Don’t be on January 13, 11 a.m. at St.
cludes 1950. ing hip hop culture, has named miss what’s going on in Rock- Francis de Sales. Many may re-
***** Summer Classics by Bobby J away while you stay nice and member the local as a Hurri-
The NY Times had an arti- (aka Bobby Joseph) as one of toasty in Florida or Rincon. Sign cane Sandy hero.

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Queens Hurricane Relief Task Force Reflects


on Lessons Learned
With Melinda Katz's tenure as and regularly with city, state and complete the Herculean task of
Queens Borough President com- federal agencies and elected of- recovery.”
ing to a close, as she will be as- ficials on the multi-year recov- Since February 2014, the Task
suming her new elected position ery effort. This helped to ensure Force has inspired a citywide
as Queens District Attorney on a reliable channel of communi- zoning amendment to facilitate
January 6, she recently reported cation between officials and the reconstruction of Sandy-dam-
on the work of her Hurricane Re- community residents who had aged homes, streamlined is-
lief Task Force, a group of govern- “on-the ground” knowledge of suance of necessary permits,
ment agencies, elected officials recovery-related problems. The cleared roadblocks regarding the
and community leaders who Task Force also facilitated inter- U.S. Small Business Administra-
collectively developed and im- Gregory Meeks, Senator Joseph agency cooperation by empow- tion disaster loan applications,
plemented solutions to problems Addabbo, Senator James Sanders, ering community leaders to cre- spearheaded outreach to Build it
that had previously hindered and Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato, ate innovative ways with elected Back applicants, and improved
plagued the borough’s recov- Assemblywoman Michele Titus, officials to enhance the efficacy coordination between the Broad
ery from Hurricane Sandy. Katz Councilman Donovan Richards, of recovery and resiliency ef- Channel street-raising initiative
prioritized the recovery efforts and Councilman Eric Ulrich. forts. and the Build it Back program.
by forming the task force within They first met nearly 16 months “The community-driven Task The Task Force also helped to re-
weeks after taking office in 2014. after the storm wreaked havoc Force model should be used as a duce delays in elevating homes,
The group consisted of many across the borough. The objective guide for how we respond to fu- supported legislation to speed
Rockaway residents and local was to address what many found ture major disasters, especially up the Buildings Department’s
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*NYS Court Officer Exam: school is located at 3-65 Beach
The exam is scheduled for 56th Street.
April 15, the application pe-
riod is from January 22, 2020 *STEM (science, technolo-
to February 26, 2020. Start- gy, engineering and mathe-
ing salary $48,201 increas- matics) event: In recognition
es annually to $79,086. With of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
promotions, the salary can Day, NYS Senator James Sand-
exceed $130,000. Benefits ers Jr. will host a STEM educa-
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sion, 4 weeks vacation and for Success.” Attendees of the
excellent pension plan. There event will engage in work-
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once application period be- to promote economic growth, In a Christmas miracle, a fire- fell through a floor collapse into
gins. 2020 NYS Court Officer job creation, and provide ca- fighter who fell through a floor the basement. Members rushed
Three Session Class Locations reer transitions that benefit while responding to a Far Rocka- to the basement, packaged and
& Dates: civilservicesuccess. all of Southeast Queens. This way fire, was able to go home in removed him. He spent most of
com/nys-court-officer-regis- event is for the whole fami- time for Christmas. his Christmas Eve admitted in
tration/ ly. Everyone is encouraged In a post shared to social media the hospital, bruised up but re-
to attend! You must RSVP. on Christmas Eve, NYC Fire Wire covering. Members of Ladder 134
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Remembering Michael McDonnell


By Katie McFadden his longtime landlord, Bruce up with the idea of getting DiBenedetto said. Then, one by
Bavasso and his wife, Janet, some ropes together to make a one, the group started to make
When Jim DiBenedetto and next door, to his childhood tether,” DiBenedetto recalled. their trek across the road.
Katie Cregg moved in to their home, now occupied by his “He already had a plan,” Cregg As Cregg waited her turn to
Beach 130th home in 2011, cross, she tried to take action
they were welcomed to the by pulling herself across. In-
neighborhood in an uncon- stead, she was met by McDon-
ventional way, by a man with nell, who found time to make
a personality too big for this her laugh in the midst of chaos.
world. “On the second day we “I’m pulling and kicking and
were here, I looked outside he goes ‘Stop pulling so hard!’
the window on my deck and He was worried that the cables
there were two men sitting on would come apart. I remember
the porch, having a cigarette. laughing and he said, ‘I’m tak-
One of them opens up a fridge ing you across personally.’ In
outside, pulls out two cans of the midst of all of this, he still
beer, and they sit there, drink- found a way to make you feel
ing,” Jim DiBenedetto recalled. special,” Cregg said.
“I walk outside and say hello. He also had time to remember
They introduced themselves. things that would later come in
One was Michael McDonnell, handy. “He said to me, ‘did you
and another was a neighbor get your insurance papers out
from across the street. They of the house?’” DiBenedetto
explained that they had been said. “It’s the last thing I was
coming here for years to have thinking of at the moment, but
a cigarette and beer. What a that was Michael. He could re-
heck of a way to meet your act to any situation and think
neighbors.” Curiosity ensued. of all of the angles.” As fire en-
“I opened up a beer and sat gulfed the porch, Smith and
down,” DiBenedetto said. It Bavasso’s son, worked to put it
was in that initial conversa- out, so that DiBenedetto could
tion, that he learned his seem- make it to the attic to grab his
ingly intrusive new neighbor, insurance papers.
McDonnell, had grown up in All in all, McDonnell and
the house that DiBenedet- Smith’s quick thinking and ac-
to just bought, and old habits tions, helped them bring six
died hard for this man who was neighbors to safety. As they
now living in an attic apart- huddled together in the Cann
ment next door. But the laughs house, McDonnell noticed
that ensued from McDonnell’s Michael McDonnell (left) and Dylan Smith (right), helped save Katie Cregg’s distressed expression.
stories made DiBenedetto re- Cregg and Jim DiBenedetto (middle) and four other neighbors during “I said, the cats are still in the
alize that McDonnell, would Hurricane Sandy. Photo from People Magazine/David Yellen. house,” Cregg recalled. Mc-
become more than a neighbor. Donnell was ready to spring
From there, a deep friendship new neighbors and friends, Jim said. Using rope that had been back into action to retrieve the
began that led McDonnell DiBenedetto and Kathy Cregg. used to tie down their porch felines. “Where are they?” he
to calling his new neighbors But as the fire spread, jump- furniture, McDonnell began said. But as the DiBenedettos
by another title—“he started ing to Beach 130th Street and constructing his rope ladder, watched their house burn be-
calling us his other parents,” consuming his current home, but it wouldn’t be enough to yond repair, Cregg knew it was
DiBenedetto’s wife, Kathy and then his childhood home, reach across the street. So, the too late. “He was so ready to
Cregg, said. It wouldn’t be long McDonnell didn’t hesitate on next idea? Extension cords. leave right then and there, but
after they moved in, that the what would come next. The group entered the DiBene- I told him no,” she said.
DiBenedettos would give Mc- Neighbors across the street detto’s basement and gathered While saving the cats was an
Donnell another title—a hero. alerted the Bavassos, the what they could to extend the impossible task, McDonnell
On the night of Hurricane DiBenedettos and McDonnell rope. didn’t stop making sure every-
Sandy, as the ocean met the to join them in their homes, What came next was the co- one else was okay. “He was like
bay and floodwaters filled the untouched by the flames. nundrum of how to get the the captain of the ship,” Cregg
streets, the last thing on peo- However, as the fires raged, so rope across the street. That’s said. “He helped everyone
ple’s minds happened—fire. did the floodwaters, creating a when another would-be hero, stay calm,” DiBenedetto add-
Flames broke out on Beach river with a strong current that Dylan Smith, came paddling ed. And once he knew every-
129th and as they did, Beach could sweep them under while out on his surfboard from his one inside was ok, McDonnell
130th resident, Michael Mc- trying to cross Beach 130th home across the street.” Dylan continued his work. “He left all
Donnell, got to thinking, and Street. How would they safely showed up on his surfboard night long. He checked on all
he immediately sprang into ac- get across? Michael McDon- and brought the line across the Continued on page 15
tion. At first, he helped guide nell had the answer. “He came street to Tommy Cann’s house,”
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REMEMBERING was. He had such a great per- Bruce Bavasso, McDonnell’s never spoke a bad word about
MICHAEL MCDONNELL sonality that you got over it im- landlord prior to Hurricane anybody,” Bavasso recalled.
mediately.” Sandy, who knew him and his “Michael could sell you sand
Continued from Page 14 “He knew how to make lem- family since McDonnell was in in the desert.” That ability
of the neighbors on the block,” onade from lemons,” DiBened- his 20s, spoke about the many made him success as a sales
DiBenedetto said. “And he etto said. “He always had that hats he wore. “He was a great manager for Chefs Diet, which
came back with a bottle of liq- attitude that things would be fisherman,“ Bavasso said. he mostly did prior to Hurri-
uor every now and then,” Cregg good. He faced a 25-year bat- “He’d be by the bay, right up cane Sandy.
added. tle with cancer, but he never against the railing. He knew A few years after the storm,
On the night of Hurricane lost his drive, his optimism, exactly when to go and where McDonnell put his skills as
Sandy, Michael McDonnell and his sense of humor, and he to go. That’s how he was,” add- a handyman and painter to
was no doubt, a hero. Seven work, something he mastered.
years after the storm, on De- “He was meticulous,” Cregg
cember 23, 2019, that hero’s said. “He was always there
tragic tale came to an end. At when you needed something.
age 58, after a 25-year battle He was a very strong person.
with skin cancer, Michael Mc- Through all of his illnesses and
Donnell died. The date was cancer, he never complained.
as significant as October 29, He’d have a surgery and he’d
2012. Seven years earlier, on be up the next day, paint-
December 23, 2012, McDon- ing houses. Nothing stopped
nell’s co-hero, Dylan Smith, him,” Bavasso said.
died while surfing in Rincon, While painting kept him
Puerto Rico. Forever united afloat, in 2018, after McDon-
in their efforts to save neigh- nell underwent an intense
bors on the night of Hurri- forehead transplant, DiBened-
cane Sandy, the heroes were etto started a GoFundMe cam-
once again connected by the paign for his friend. Knowing
date of their deaths. The con- McDonnell’s story of heroism,
nection did not go unnoticed Rockaway rallied. “We raised
by their neighbors. "It's very closed to $14,000 in three
peculiar, but special. I think weeks. The people in Rocka-
Michael would be very happy way were amazing in coming
with sharing that with Dylan,” together for him,” DiBenedetto
Cregg said. “I think there was said.
a connection there. I think However, Rockaway came
it was that Rockaway surfing together for a man they knew
connection,” DiBenedetto well. “He was the epitome of
said. a Rockaway guy,” DiBenedetto
In the seven years that the said. Upon hearing the news
DiBenedettos got to know Mi- was as funny as you can get.” ing that McDonnell wouldn’t of McDonnell’s passing, locals
chael McDonnell, they learned Giving an example, DiBene- hesitate to share the day’s flooded social media pages
that he, like Dylan Smith, had a detto recalled the Christmas catch with neighbors. with words describing the man
love of surfing. It was a hobby after Hurricane Sandy, when McDonnell was always full they would see driving around
that brought McDonnell to try they were relocated. “We were of surprises, and even shared in his blue pickup truck, riding
out the waves of California, Ha- in Brooklyn, and on Christ- his talent of magic with his his bike, or frequenting one of
waii and beyond. The DiBene- mas day, he came through the neighbors. “He was a magi- his favorite establishments like
dettos believe all that time in door, and immediately found cian,” Bavasso said. “He had Rogers or the Harbor Light.
the sun may have also contrib- a place to hang up a hilarious the doves and the rabbit and "Kind," "the biggest heart,"
uted to McDonnell’s longtime gift to us,” DiBenedetto said. he was always doing some- "positive," "friendly" were
battle with skin cancer. In the The gift? A Santa Claus that thing to make his magic better among some of the most used.
later stages, that cancer would could climb a cord hanging for parties and the shows he Those sentiments were shared
lead to a series of intense sur- from a light fixture. The gift did. The dedication and pas- by his neighbors, who say Mi-
geries, including a forehead served as a reminder of hav- sion he put into it was amaz- chael McDonnell, will truly be
transplant. McDonnell was of- ing to climb McDonnell’s rope ing,” Cregg said. missed. “It’s going to be a little
ten seen with a face covered in bridge to get to safety on the Although he had no chil- quieter here. There will be a lit-
bandages, but to anyone who night of Hurricane Sandy. dren of his own, Cregg says tle less laughter. But as I said,
spent time with McDonnell, As the DiBenedettos demon- McDonnell knew how to en- after we lost the house, they
those bandages became invis- strated the gift a few days after tertain the kids in their family can take away your house, but
ible as his personality shined Christmas, they recalled more or his nieces or nephews. “He they can’t take your memories.
through, even in his battle. “He memories of the man who al- just had with the kids. He left We have those memories of
was sometimes self-deprecat- ways had them laughing when their mouths agape, wonder- Michael and he will always live
ing because he wanted to give they had him over for din- ing what he was going to do on in our minds,” DiBenedetto
people something to laugh at. ner, while watching Yankees or say to make them laugh. He said.
He called himself Franken- games, or simply to enjoy a charmed them.” That charm A memorial Mass for Michael
stein,” Cregg said. “But within drink with them, even though would have an effect on every- McDonnell will be held on
three seconds, you didn’t even he had moved off of Beach one. Monday, January 13, 11 a.m. at
notice it because of who he 130th Street. “He had the gift of gab. He St. Francis de Sales Church.
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A Rockaway Times Year in Review


Hindsight is 2020. So let’s for 226 Beach 101st Street. The Services. Dayton Beach Park feature writing from the New
take a look back at the year neighborhood rallied around shareholders filed a lawsuit York Press Association. CB14 vot-
that was—2019. Here are some Bridget O’Connor as she faced against The NYCHPD for its lack ed for the DOT to install traffic
highlights from each issue of Thea life-threatening ordeal. The of oversight in regulating the calming measures around Beach
Rockaway Times (RT) last year. St. John’s Home for Boys was DBP’s board of directors. Resi- 61st Street to reduce speeding.
causing concern after a series dents expressed deep concern Longtime Ciro’s Pizzaman said,
January 4: of break-ins involving its resi- over speeding issues around "Arrivederci!" to Rockaway as he
Seals aplenty were seen in Ja- dents. Beach 61st Street. retired home to Italy.
maica Bay. The New Year’s Day
plunge was a little easier with February 21: March 21: April 18:
60-degree weather. The homeless shelter issue The Community House prop- USACE began its sand replen-
had residents heated and pro- erty was in contract to be sold. ishment project for Rockaway
January 10: tests began. Khaleel Anderson, Councilman Ulrich led a protest Beach.
Walker Hornung, Indaculture 23, announced his run for State in front of DHS Commissioner A company called Shelter
and Wine With Sue were gear- Assembly in the 31st District. Steven Banks’ home in Brook- Inc raised alarms with a per-
ing up for the South Queens lyn. Eric Peterson was selected mit to build on Beach 115th but
Ball. February 28: to replace Portia Dyrenforth as the owners claimed they were
Rockaway was getting ready Parks’ Rockaway Administrator. building market rate condos.
January 17: for the annual St. Patrick’s Day The RT’s Kami-Leigh Agard was
The government may have Parade. The local American Le- March 28: recognized as a Woman of Dis-
been shut down, but Elegante gion continued the tradition of Rockaway brought the shelter tinction by Assemblywoman
was busy serving up free food hosting funerals for indigent protest to City Hall. New taco Stacey Pheffer Amato for her
for federal employees. Sorrenti- veterans. The homeless shelter joint and juice bar, Te Quiero, work with the Rockaway Beach
no’s Meats was getting ready to was a big issue at the monthly opened. Construction seemed Autism Families group. Phef-
make its Rockaway debut. fer Amato announced that the
Cross Bay Bridge rebate pro-
January 24: gram would be extended to all
Local businesses were feel- Queens residents starting in
ing the brunt of city and state spring 2020. Tom Morgan was
mandates on small businesses. elected the new president of the
Broad Channel remembered Graybeards.
the life of the late John Schmitt.
Glenn DiResto wrote an edito- April 25:
rial about the repercussions of St. John’s Hospital was im-
the proposed Peninsula Hospi- pacted by a data breach. The
tal development. Rock Away Pens debuted their
first play festival.
January 31:
Carlotta Peters started the Pay May 2:
it Forward movement to help The Rockaway Times named
neighbors in need. its top 30 photos from the photo
contest. Locals got ready for an-
February 7: Community Board 14 meeting. to be in full swing at the Beach other Taste of Rockaway. JCCRP
The Rockaway Times 91st Courthouse. proved it does what it can to
launched its fourth annual March 7: ensure Holocaust survivors are
photo contest. State lawmak- The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- April 4: not forgotten. Felix Cavaliere’s
ers passed legislation to curb neers announced an emergen- Concern grew when tar was Rascals closed off the annual
Menhaden fishing, a big food cy plan to replenish the eroded discovered along the beach, Bugalou concert series.
source for whales. Capital One beaches from Beach 92nd to particularly In Riis Park. USACE
announced it would be clos- Beach 103rd. Many got a sneak began dredging of the sand in May 9:
ing both Rockaway branch- peak of the new Harbor Light on the East Rockaway Inlet, that The community celebrated
es in May. Riis Park’s MeatUp parade day. Locals let their an- would fill Rockaway Beach. the centennial of the first trans-
Grill was making headlines for ger be heard at a 100th Precinct Stained-glass master, Patrick atlantic flight, which took off
its cheese wheel pasta. Uncle meeting over the break-ins in- Clark, was working on a big from Rockaway, with a cere-
Louie G transformed into Ma- volving St. John’s Boys. Demoli- project to restore a more than mony and exhibit. Arker Com-
ra’s Ice Cream Parlor. Council- tion began on the Far Rockaway 100-year-old Rose Window. panies presented their latest
man Eric Ulrich was running for Shopping Center to make room The Rockaway Youth Chess plan for the Peninsula Hospital
Public Advocate for affordable housing and new Club made its debut. Hurricane site. The Williams NESE Pipe-
retail space. Sandy fire victims were cleared line project got a necessary ap-
February 14: to proceed in the lawsuit against proval from the Federal Energy
Saint Camillus Catholic Acad- March 14: LIPA and National Grid. Regulatory Commission. Traffic
emy announced it would be CB14 held a special meet- lights and crosswalks finally ar-
closing at the end of the school ing on the proposed homeless April 11: rived at the busy intersection of
year. A homeless shelter for shelter and requested an audit RT Editor Katie McFadden
110 single-men was proposed of the Department of Homeless earned a first place award for Continued on page 17
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A ROCKAWAY TIMES graduated as the school offi- was it would be a bad idea. The tique shop, Lu Bella, opened
YEAR IN REVIEW cially closed. The Queens DA DOT announced that Lime’s on Beach 129th Street. The first
Continued from Page 16 Democratic primary was held, dockless bike share pilot would Miss Colombia Walk was held
but the results were still un- come to an end at the end of in Riis Park.
Beach 92nd and Beach Channel clear. Bands were getting ready the summer. A new food cart,
Drive. to play the Two Bridges festi- TheCradleNYC, opened on the September 5:
val at AB Studios. CB 14 held a boardwalk, serving up Nigerian Labor Day weekend was
May 16: special meeting about the pro- cuisine. The Pickle People an- bookended by anti-Semitic
Mayor de Blasio was in town posal for the Peninsula Hospi- nounced a pop-up at Connol- graffiti at the Silver Gull Beach
to celebrate USACE finishing tal Redevelopment (Edgemere ly’s was in the works. Club and in the sand. Despite
its sand replenishment project Commons). CB14 disapproved undergoing renovations, Trib-
ahead of the beach opening. the plan and made several rec- August 1: ute Park was going to be used to
Local officials were fighting for ommendations. A cellphone John Munoz, a teen from host the annual 9/11 Ceremony.
local businesses like Last Stop tower popped up at the site of Brooklyn, became the fourth
to remain in the MTA’s proper- the Neponsit Home, which con- victim to drown in Rockaway’s September 12:
ty on Beach 116th. Locals ran cerned some neighbors. Teach- waters in 2019. A Lime bike Rockaway remembered 9/11,
in memory of Breezy Point res- er, Sonya Lamonakis, was help- that was tampered with burst 18 years later. The late Clare
ident and Xavier coach, John ing her school, PS/MS 183Q, get into flames. Annie McMahon, a Droesch’s memory lived on at
Kelly. CB14 voted against a de- a new playground. Breezy Point summer resident, the 3 on 3 by the Sea. Batesy’s
veloper’s plan to build a 17-sto- died after a long battle with BBQ opened in Arverne by the
ry mixed-use development on July 4: Cystic Fibrosis at age 22. After a Sea. Surf was up for the 15th
Beach 9th Street. Street construction along ma- recount, Melinda Katz was de- Annual Richie Allen Memorial
jor thoroughfares were causing clared the winner of the Queens Surf Classic.
May 23: traffic backups and headaches. DA Democratic primary.
Neighbors were raising funds Ulrich unveiled a newly refur- September 19:
for the upkeep of Memorial Cir- bished hockey rink in Broad August 8: A team of locals went to
cle. Youngster Connor Rodri- Channel. Locals were angered The Rockaway Times Sandcas- Manhattan to plead their case
guez, who has Down syndrome, to learn that the Pickle People tle Contest was another big hit. against the proposed Beach
was making an impact with would not be allowed to sell Maintain Odozi, 15, drowned in 101st homeless shelter at a
Connor’s Cupcakes. Neighbors their pickles at the boardwalk Jamaica Bay. Burglars burrowed Contract Hearing. An elevator
were on high alert over rumor- craft fairs. into RBNY Physical Therapy’s inspection was holding up the
ed plans to turn a property on Yacht Rock charters launched, Beach 86th location and stole opening of the Harbor Light.
Beach 120th Street into a SRO. providing sailing trips around property. Opera on the Beach The Dropout opened for the
Jamaica Bay and beyond. debuted at Rustwoods. season with a pig roast. En-
May 28: gine 268/ Ladder 137 firefighter
The beaches were open for July 11: August 15: Mario Polit starred in big screen
the season. Joe Hurley was get- Robbie Salmon and Rich Pon- The Rockaway Beach Volley- hit, “Hustlers.”
ting ready to host his All-star tieri were training to duke it out ball season came to an end.
Rock Revue at the Irish Festival. at Thrilla in Camilla. Solshyne American Princess Cruises September 26:
member and former Rocka- launched sunset whale watch- The Poseidon Parade, spon-
June 6: way Times reporter Pat Morgan ing tours. National Grid’s mor- sored by The Rockaway Times,
The Riis Park clock was re- died. The Rock!Away! festival atorium on new gas hookups was a success. The Vans Duct
turned after undergoing ren- was coming to town. A couple was holding up the opening of Tape Festival and Surf Invita-
ovations. Kimo’s Kitchen and drowned on Beach 9th Street new restaurant, Batesy’s, and tional was coming to town. A
breakfast spot, Bernadette’s, in Far Rockaway. Avoid the Day other residences and business- bottlenose dolphin washed up
opened in Rockaway Beach. book store was looking to go es. Eighty-eight-year-old Dora dead on Beach 102nd Street.
brick and mortar. Helwig was preparing to leave Far Rock Strong was inspiring
June 13: her bayside paradise home. youth through basketball and
Rockaway was gearing up for July 18: mentorship.
the Rockapulco Gold Music fes- Hope for the Warriors came to August 22:
tival and Rockstock and Barrels. town to enjoy a weekend of fun Wine With Sue celebrated October 3
Queens District Attorney candi- in Rockaway and Breezy Point. their 25th anniversary. Vincen- Two more teens, Gabriel Rice
dates came to Rockaway to de- The kite festival was back and tia “Toots” Becker celebrated and Adedayo Adewale, drowned
bate. being held in memory of the her 99th birthday. Sunset Cove, off of Beach 96th Street, making
late Billy Taylor, who helped a new ecological and educa- the sixth and seventh drown-
June 20: start the event. The first LGBTQ tional park overseeing Jamaica ings of the season. Chef Rhine-
The Rockaway Times cele- Pride Block Party was held. A Bay, opened in Broad Channel. hard Stih was impressing with
brated its 5th anniversary. The new bakery, Georgina’s, opened The Rockaway Times took a ride his creations at Rockaway
Parks Department accidental- on Beach 116th Street. with the FDNY’s Marine 3 sum- Farmers Market. Religious
ly snipped a surfer’s bike lock, mer detail. leaders and the NYPD met to
sparking a rumor that bikes July 25: discuss ways to address local
were no longer allowed to be Marty the Robot landed in the August 29: anti-Semitism.
chained to the boardwalk. Arverne Stop & Shop, reporting Emily McNeil’s photo was
AmpSurf was gearing up for a spills in aisles. The Department chosen as the grand prize win- October 10
major fundraiser. of Transportation was seeking ner of the RT Photo Contest. The The Harbor Light was set to
feedback on a new dollar van newly-rebuilt Sandpiper Play- open after seven long years
June 27: service along Shore Front Park- ground on Shore Front Park-
The last class of St. Camillus way. The general consensus way finally opened. New bou- Continued on page 28
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Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla
Lic. RE Agents: Ariana David • Colleen Brady • Tanya Bass • Joseph Magiera • Zachary Plattner
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This 1910 9 renovated,
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One day, after leaving work, I can say the white tiered cake oper and the local council
I was waiting for the A Train, was the best I ever tasted, and member—would bring posi-
sitting on a bench. An Afri- next day I went back to tell her tive change to an ailing neigh-
can-American man sat down so. The shop is the most clean, borhood they call home. Now,
on the bench. He was wearing new and appealing. Everything we are on the cusp of building
a nice sports shirt, an expen- looks fresh and tempting. a new project, which would
sive blazer, a nice pair of slacks Hope you will come out and represent millions of dollars
and loafers. He looked familiar support our new neighbor, a in investment in Far Rockaway
for some reason. After glancing great addition to the Renais- and transform the former Pen-
at him a few times, he said with sance of Beach 116th Street. insula Hospital into a vibrant
a gravelly voice, “Hi, how you Glenn Lawson economic hub.
A Train Upgrade doing?” I was shocked. It was We worked day-in and day-
him—The guy begging for mon- Edgemere’s Future is out with the Edgemere com-
Dear Editor: ey every morning. He knew I Bright munity, building upon a vi-
I enjoyed your Jesus story (One recognized him, as he smiled at Dear Editor: sion that would serve local
Crazy Commute, 12/5/2019 is- me. (As first published in the needs—one that would create
sue). I related this story to a friend, Queens Eagle) jobs for the neighborhood, be
The last two years of working who told me a lot of those peo- After years of blight stem- resilient, and bring business to
for the city of New York, one of ple do quite well for themselves. ming from the closure of the an economically underserved
my bosses informed me I was James Murray old Peninsula Hospital, Edge- area of the Rockaways.
being transferred from Queens mere’s community has suf- Now, after years of commu-
to Manhattan, 34th Street. Georgina’s a Gem fered from missed opportuni- nity input, negotiations and
So I took the A Train three of Dear Editor: ties and delayed investment, a vote of support by the City
four mornings a week. A gravel- Come one! Come all! while the rest of the Rocka- Council, our vision for Edge-
ly-voiced man would say, "Good Georgina's Bakery is very new ways has blossomed. But the mere Commons can become a
Morning ladies and gentlemen. on Beach 116th Street, near residents who lived around reality and the future of Edge-
I’m trying to get myself together. Claudette's. I went in wanting a the abandoned lot, demand- mere has never looked bright-
Anything you could spare would cake with writing for my moth- ed a new development that er. We can say confidently
be appreciated. A quarter, a er's 95th birthday. Behind the would revitalize the area, al- that the legacy of Edgemere
dime, a nickel, a penny.” He was counter, Josephine, the head leviate rent-burdened families Commons will be one of revi-
African-American, was poorly lady, was so touched, she made with affordable housing and talization and renewal that will
dressed and just looked awful. up a free bag of cookies for Mom, serve future generations. They
And people gave him money. "Wishing Her Well." made sure we—as the devel- Continued on page 23

Happy New Year!


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WE GET EMAIL circumstances of many by cre- bright, but more work has to seat at the table and will have
Continued from Page 22 ating 650 permanent quality be done. increased access to resources,
jobs. Currently, the median in- like a new supermarket, com-
But this project is about come for Edgemere sits at munity space, and a business
reshape the future of the Pen- more than just economic $30,400, the lowest income center they’ve demanded for
insula. growth, it’s about community. on the peninsula. But that years.
As Edgemere Commons Edgemere Commons will give will not be the reality forev- Our hope for this project is
moves forward, it will become the community a place to live, er. Edgemere Commons has that others will look back and
the largest, affordable housing work and play together. Public all the ingredients needed to see that this pivotal vote by
development led by a private open space will be dedicat- shape the neighborhood re- the City Council and commu-
applicant advanced under the ed to a children’s playground newal and with continued nity partnership was one that
de Blasio administration, de- and a public plaza will allow community investment in the began the revival of Edgemere
livering 2,050 units of afforda- for special events, regular outcome of this project, we and opened doors of opportu-
ble housing to the people of programming and community can raise that median income. nity for generations to come.
Edgemere. Providing critical- engagement and enjoyment. The often-overlooked resi- Councilman Donovan Richards
ly needed new housing for a We are designing a communi- dents of Edgemere now have a and Daniel Moritz
community that is too short ty center with and for the lo-

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on affordable options. cal residents to ensure people
It will deliver a financial have a place of their own.
boost to the Edgemere neigh- And finally, as the conse-
borhood, serving as an eco-
nomic anchor with thousands
quences of climate change
continue to shape our envi- AND GET THE PAPER
of square feet for commercial ronment, Edgemere Com-
and retail space for restaurants, mons will be built to handle EVERY THURSDAY IN YOUR INBOX
businesses and more. Not only the worst of storms, featur-
that, but it will also bring a new
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ing innovative resiliency and
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to a neighborhood that is cur-
rently a food desert. In total,
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Edgemere Commons is expect- solar panels, green and gray
ed to generate $1.486 billion of water infrastructure and ex-
economic growth for the City tended tree pits.
and will elevate the financial The future of Edgemere is

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$675,000 $310,000
Located on the beach block. Just Renovated 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow
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The Belisario Team at Compass
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transportation, and markets as well as 1 block to
32-06 Bayswater Ct. Bayswater, Far
Rockaway | Coming Soon | $449,000 the beach. Laundry on site. Prime location.
Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal
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Asking $279,000
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Ask the Repellents


DOC By Peter Galvin, MD
able in concentrations from 5
to 99 percent; higher concen-
ucts by Cutter, Avon Skin So Soft,
Natrapel, and Sawyer. IR3535 is
new repellent is 2-undecanone
and is derived from the wild to-
trations provide longer-lasting a synthetic version of the ami- mato plant. It is available in a
protection, however concentra- no acid alanine. It is available 7.75 percent spray formulation
The use of insect repellents tions above 50 percent do not in concentrations of 7.5 and 20 called HOMS Bite Blocker. It
is strongly recommended by improve efficacy. Reviews of percent. It repels mosquitoes, can have a strong odor. Less ef-
the Centers of Disease Con- DEET indicate that it is general- flies, and deer ticks. Several fective repellents are essential
trol and Prevention (CDC) and ly safe to use. Toxic and allergic studies found the 7.5 percent oils obtained from botanical ma-
the Environmental Protection reactions are uncommon, al- concentration to be ineffective. terials and citronella oil-based
Agency (EPA) to prevent infec- though it may feel oily or sticky It may cause eye irritation and repellents. Both may cause skin
tious diseases transmitted by on the skin and may damage may damage clothing and plas- irritation and must be re-applied
mosquitoes and ticks. Insect some synthetic fibers and plas- tics. It is safe on children over frequently. Lastly, a synthetic re-
repellents applied to exposed tics. It may be used on children 2 months old. It is available in pellent called permethrin may
skin or clothing should be used in concentrations up to 30 per- products by Avon Skin So Soft be applied to clothing and is
together with long pants and cent and on infants over two and Coleman. highly effective against ticks. It
shirt sleeves, plus avoidance of months old. It may be found in Oil of lemon eucalyptus remains active for several weeks.
outdoor activities during peak products by Cutter, Off!, Sawyer, (OLE) occurs naturally in the One final point—avoid using
mosquito-biting times. Mos- Ultrathon, and Repel 100. lemon eucalyptus plant and products that combine a repel-
quitoes can transmit Zika, chi- Picaridin provides protection is synthesized for commer- lent and a sunscreen because
kungunya, dengue, West Nile, against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, cial use as a repellant. It re- the ingredients have different
Eastern equine encephalitis, fleas, and chiggers. It is availa- pels mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, re-application intervals. If using
yellow fever, and malaria. Ticks ble in concentrations between flies, and biting midges. Lab both products separately, ap-
can transmit Lyme disease, rick- 5 and 20 percent and is safe for studies have found it as effec- ply the sunscreen first. Putting
ettsial diseases such as Rocky children in concentrations up tive as DEET for mosquitoes. sunscreen over insect repellent
Mountain spotted fever, and vi- to 10 percent. It is as effective It may cause eye and skin irri- renders the repellent ineffec-
ruses such as Powassan virus. as DEET. While it may cause eye tation and may trigger allergic tive.
One of the most effective and skin irritation, it is not oily, reactions (citrus allergies). It For more information, go to:
insect repellents is N,N-di- and is colorless and odorless. is not recommended for use in www.medicalletter.org
ethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). It It will not damage clothing or children under three. It can be Questions and comments may
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about what we really want— brightly and how you can be


what would make us happy? happier inside. Get out of
It isn’t easy because “reality” your comfort zone and think
always seems to come in. We of one thing to do or change—
see the obstacles along with something small—and do
the wishes, so we never think it. See how easy it is. Gain
we can change or get there. But the courage to create your
we can. Obstacles are meant to life instead of letting it just
be cleared. We can make small happen starting with small
strides, small changes to start things if that works better
building momentum for the for you. When we set some
bigger things. intentions or wishes or goals
Setting intentions is tied to from a place deep within,

Let There Be Light! this time of year: new year,


new decade, new beginning.
It is a time to let go of the
you may find that people
come into your path who
might encourage you, or you
December 21 marked the After the holiday celebra- past, make personal changes may receive something that
winter solstice, the darkest day tions, let this winter solstice to move forward. Someone will make it happen. Things
of the year and the start of days give you permission to take shared an experience she had start to align; help, in what-
getting longer. Minute by min- some time with your quiet en- with Ram Dass, an inspira- ever form, starts to cross our
ute there will be more sunlight ergy to examine where you are tional spiritual teacher, who paths. It only happens with
streaming through our win- in your life and what you want passed just a few days ago. She clear, inner-created inten-
dows on the cold winter days, for your life. Allow the increas- was at an ashram in India and tions. Moving forward into
marching toward our favorite ing light day by day be your when she was getting ready to 2020, let this be your new
time of year here in Rockaway. guide to go within, feel/think leave she went to say goodbye beginning. Start to live a
According to Forever Con- and come to a peaceful place to him. She said, “I’m afraid mindful creative life and let
scious, "The winter solstice to start anew. With the start we have to go back now.” He the light shine in you!
celebrates the longest hours of of a new decade, it is a time to smiled sweetly and said, “You May you be happy. May you
darkness or the rebirth of the reflect on who we are and what never go back, you are always be free. May you be compas-
sun and is believed to hold a we want. Life is short, anything moving forward.” sionate. May you be grateful.
powerful energy for regenera- can happen, and we don’t So, as the days get longer, let May you let go of things that do
tion, renewal and self-reflec- know what is in store, so why the light in and focus on what not serve you. May you have in-
tion.” not spend some time thinking makes your unique light shine ner peace.

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everywhere. In other words, did and they stayed the course


the place has transitioned from for many decades, and I wish
a pizza parlor to an Italian res- them well. And I understand
taurant, and when you think that the new owners have
about it, what other real Ital- made it clear that the new
ian restaurants do we have on place is not a hangout for the
the peninsula? Yes, there is the pre-teens to pile their bikes
old stalwart Tiberio’s on Beach outside, or to buy a coke and
116th Street, and there is El- sit for hours inside and kibitz.
egante on Beach 92nd Street, And that some of the kids are
and while their food is excel- asking their parents to boycott
lent, it’s not a sit-down place the place. But I think that is
to eat, more of a take-out kinda really unfair. These folks made
place. an investment too and are fo-
I have eaten twice at La Sor- cusing on serving adults, and

Italiano, Prego
rentina and have enjoyed my well, being an adult, I side
meal both times. I found the with them!
portions to be plentiful and I am excited by the prospect
By Lou Pastina displayed under a glass case at tasty, however be aware of the of another place opening up
the counter. garlic, it will get you later! They right on the corner of Beach
So, if you hadn’t noticed it, The new owners have re- have a wine list, and the am- 129th Street. Again, my sourc-
Plum Tomatoes on Beach 129th named the place La Sorrentina bience is warm and inviting. I es tell me it’s to be a Brennan
Street has changed owners. and have made changes, and I wish them luck in their new en- & Carr-type place with roast
Not much to notice from the have to say, I like them. La Sor- deavor, as the block already has beef au jus. Perfect! Add that
outside but there are changes rentina is now an Italian restau- Mexican, Chinese and pub- to the newly-opened Harbor
on the inside. Plum Tomatoes rant that happens to also sell style food establishments. Light around the corner and it
used to be a pizza place that pizza. And that tells the main I understand the prior own- makes cooking almost an after-
also served dinners. You could difference. The wall separat- ers of La Sorrentina didn’t al- thought.
get slices and hang out on the ing the areas is gone, and each ways endear themselves to the How lucky are we living in the
side at a table. There was a wall table is adorned with a white neighborhood, at least that’s greatest place, in the greatest
that kind of separated the slice tablecloth and setting. There what I understood from the city on Earth? Happy New Year
eaters from the diners. The var- are waiters who are attentive scuttlebutt. But they made the Rockaway. Can’t wait to begin
ious types of pizza slices were to diners and wine bottles are investment when no one else the third decade of the 2000s!

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A ROCKAWAY TIMES November 21: ca Bay Wildlife Refuge. Siobhan
YEAR IN REVIEW Stockings for a Cause kicked O’Sullivan, a young girl battling
Continued from Page 17 off. Vino By The Sea was hosting cancer, led the SFDS tree light-
a “Worst Thing About Living in ing.
of rebuilding after Hurricane Rockaway” party at Whit's End
Sandy. The U.S. Army Corps to celebrate their first anniver- December 19:
of Engineers announced that sary. Rogers was getting ready for
their protection plan would its 100th Anniversary celebra-
include 19 new jetties up to November 28: tion. A downed wire left Beach
Beach 149th. Thank You Café Students participated in a 116th in the dark for several
opened on Beach 116th Street. safety rally, expressing their hours. A group of locals led a
The MTA finally released the concerns over the proposed bartending fundraising effort
Rockaway Branch Feasibility family. Joe Murray was hoping Beach 101st homeless shelter. for Siobhan O’Sullivan. Long-
Study. to take down Melinda Katz in The Silver Gull Beach Club joined time Scholars’ Academy Princi-
the Queens DA race. the Simon Wiesenthal Center pal Brian O’Connell announced
October 17: and the National Park Service to he was moving on to Lawrence
A cyclist was killed by a ve- November 7: announce an initiative to fight Woodmere Academy. Local,
hicle on Cross Bay Boulevard. VFW Post 260 was getting back against hate after the Labor Theresa Racine, who was adopt-
Community House was closing ready to celebrate its 100th an- Day graffiti incident. ed, found her birthmother after
for good. niversary. Melinda Katz offi- 54 years.
cially won the Queens DA race. December 5:
October 24: The Parks Department put out Broad Channel resident, Mor- December 26:
Rockaway marked the sev- a Request for Proposals for the gan Allen, was getting ready to Father Jomar Legaspi was pre-
enth anniversary of Hurricane beach concessions. ship off boxes of elves to de- paring for his final Mass at SFDS
Sandy. ployed service members to after joining the parish a year
November 14: spread Christmas cheer. ago. The community gathered
October 31: Demolition began on the Park for the annual Beach 116th Me-
Happy Halloween! The Rock- Theater on Beach 116th Street. December 12: norah lighting—a last for West
away Times shared a story of Rockaway marked the 18th an- The Little North Pole lit up End Temple Rabbi Marjorie
the Beach 116th Street fire- niversary of the crash of Flight for the season, debuting a new Slome, who will be retiring. The
house ghost. The Harbor Light 587. The Beach Channel Dol- surprise of dancing lights. Jayne Far Rock National Pan-Hellen-
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The average four-year-old Times Square revelers
child asks over four hun- observed a moment of si-
dred questions a day. lence at midnight instead.
Humans shed 40 pounds Two thousand pounds of What was going on Beach “On Sunday, December 29,
of skin in their lifetime, confetti are dropped in 116th Street on Sunday night? 2019 at approximately 1850
completely replacing Times Square. According to NYPD and local hours, police responded to a
their outer skin every business owners, not much. 911 call of shots fired in front of
month. Locals were on alert after 124 Beach 116 Street within the
Instead of a ball, Miami,
Florida rings in the new receiving multiple notifica- confines of the 100th Precinct.
More than 2,500 tions of activity taking place Upon arrival, officers were in-
left-handed people are year with an orange, while
over in Key West, a drag on Beach 116th Street that al- formed by a 62-year-old female
killed every year from us- legedly involved a weapon. On witness that she heard what
ing equipment meant for queen descends in a shoe.
right-handed people. Sunday, December 29, in the sounded like gun fire. A can-
The total weight of all the evening, an alert came in about vass was conducted of the im-
The song traditionally ants on Earth is greater gunshots heard near the beach mediate area and it was nega-
sung on New Year's, “Auld than the total weight of all block of Beach 116th. This was tive for victims or ballistics. No
Lang Syne,” means “times the humans on the plan- then followed by an alert of a injuries are reported as a result
gone by.” et. person spotted with a firearm. of this incident.”
A few hours later, another alert Rumors has spread that the
The annual tradition of • It’s not just Americans reported an armed robbery at gunpoint robbery took place
gathering in Times Square who fall short on knowl- an address for Pizza D’Amore. at new café, Thank You, and
for New Year's started as However, there was little follow others said Pizza D’Amore, but
a party to celebrate the edge quizzes. In a 2008
survey, 58% of British up to any of the reports. both owners denied it. “No
opening of The New York
Times building in 1904. teenagers thought Sher- The Rockaway Times reached gunpoint robbery happened,”
Over 200,000 people at- lock Holmes was a real out to the NYPD for more infor- Maribel Araujo, owner of Thank
tended. Wartime restric- guy, while 20% thought mation, which responded that You, said.
tions put the tradition on Winston Churchill was they found nothing out of the In this case, no news, is good
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Notice of Formation: EYSTONE Notice of Formation of I-Care Rev-
Design Innovations for Architecture, PLLC LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of
LLC. Arts of Org filed with Sec. enue Management LLC. Articles of
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of State of New York (SSNY) Organization filed with the Secretary
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mail process to the LLC, 3901 Main St of process. SSNY shall mail copy of
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toria, NY 11103. Purpose: The practice of
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2019 Covered
2019 was another big year for Rockaway. From the home- the opening of the Harbor Light, the year was jam-packed
less shelter proposal, to celebrating the centennial of the first with activity. Here’s a look at some of our big front pages from
transatlantic flight, to more sand replenishment and finally, 2019.

VOL. 5, NO. 43 - THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

VOL. 5, NO. 40 - THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019


Pump It Up! VOL. 5, NO. 46 - THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019

Rockaway Beach Sand Replenishment Begins


See Page 2 History Revived

Photo by Katie McFadden

Photo by Laura Deckelman


Ceremony Marks 100th Anniversary
Of First Transatlantic Flight
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SAVE THE DATE!


By Kami-Leigh Agard sic and contemporary Irish sively to the accurate repro-
war marches, slides, rebel and duction of The Band's music,
Happy New Year! It’s 2020 and love songs. Sláinte chuig na fir Saturday, January 18 bringing it to life with authen-
Rockaway is already ahead of agus go maire na mná go deo! 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. tic, true-to-form renditions of
the game, teeming with a varie- (Health to the men and may the In two weeks, the Second An- their extraordinary repertoire.
ty of live music, arts and theat- women live forever!) nual South Queens Ball is hap- Don’t forget, this was one of the
er. So keep reading The Rocka- 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd pening again at the American most well-received shows from
way Times to get a round-up of Legion Post 1404, and folks—the Bugalou's inaugural season!
what’s happening up and down Saturday, January 4 entertainment lineup is smok- TTBB will once again provide
the peninsula and Broad Chan- 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ing! Featured acts are Walker an unforgettable, rich sound
nel. Sensational award-winning Hornung of Brotherhood of the on The Band classics: Up on
American blues and roots man Grape with Eddy Joe, Indacul- Cripple Creek, Stage Fright,
LIVE MUSIC: Kevin Kearney spices up Thai ture’s Bobby Butler and Dan- The Night They Drove Old Dix-
Rock even more with his wail- ny Mulvanerty, John Scarpul- ie Down, The Shape I'm In,
Friday, January 3 ing, testifying guitar riffs and la, Randy Miritello, Chris Solo, Ophelia, The Weight, and more.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. rhythms. Be prepared to be Kyle Wade, The Porrettos and But first, Real Young and Lazy
Continue your New Year’s spellbound with the music Katie Mitchell-Condon. Each Horse kickoffs off the night with
celebrations at Bungalow Bar’s man’s talent for touching fans singer/songwriter will perform a celebration of music legend,
always fabulous Friday Acoustic with his honest and untam- their original material acous- Neil Young. Real Young and
Nights. This evening, Winston pered acoustics. tically, and sing songs by a be- Lazy Horse has quickly gath-
McBoogie takes the stage jam- 375 Beach 92nd Street loved departed legend. Spoiler ered a devoted following here
min’ his boogie-down lineup alert! Expect to hear homages to in Rockaway, off of outstanding
of classic rock, Motown classics Sundays Ireland’s Dolores O’Riordan of performances at local spots:
and more! 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Cranberries, Prince, David Rockaway Brewing Company,
377 Beach 92nd Street It’s all about that jazz with The Bowie and more! Plus Joe Valva Rippers, Rockaway Beach Surf
Mike Severino Trio Sunday Jazz is filming the event for QPTV’s Club—just to name a few.
Friday, January 3 Sessions at Whits End. music program, “Just Jamz.”
8 p.m. to Midnight 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd This special music extrava- Friday, April 24
What better way to celebrate ganza is all for a good cause Eagles fans—Desert Highway
the start of a new decade than WHY NOT RING IN 2020 as proceeds go toward help- brings in their tribute, blending
with Rockaway’s Irish son, Wal- ON A HEALTHY NOTE! ing the American Legion make harmonies with ringing guitars
ter Ensor, at RBQ performing Ok, this page is all about much-needed repairs to their on songs including Hotel Cal-
his signature moving folk tunes what’s going on music and arts space including the hall’s air ifornia, Take It Easy, Already
and melodies. Sláinte! wise in The Rock. However, why conditioning, floors, roof and Gone, Lyin' Eyes, One of These
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd. not seize the chance to detox much more. Admission is $20. Nights, and many more! Get
and shake off the baggage of Tickets are only available the there early, ‘cause Fools Night
Friday, January 3 2019 than with local yoga spot, day of show, at the door. Out sets the tone on this April
8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach! It’s 209 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad night with Danny Moran, Mark
Seal a peaceful start to your their 10th anniversary! This Channel Magliaro and company—bol-
New Year with LL Duo at Ken- class will make you sweat out stered by the addition of Alan
nedy’s. As you lap up the pic- the indulgences of the holidays BUGALOU IS BACK WITH Gabay, back in Rockaway after
turesque restaurant’s bayside and commence your 2020 jour- ITS THIRD SEASON! many years in the Miami music
views, delectable food and ney feeling not just hot, but re- Get ready to Bugalou in 2020! scene.
beverages, feel the love flow- vived to take on new challeng- The popular concert series kicks
ing from powerful songstress— es—physically, mentally and off its third season in February Friday, June 19
Linda Lorenzo, and her hubby spiritually. (See their special with a chock-full three shows Bugalou's third show will be
musician—Paddy Lorenzo— anniversary schedule below this winter and spring all here quite the summer party, as Fin-
unforgettable lineup of blues, and article on page six). in Rockaway at St. Camillus negan Blue flies in from San
classic rock and soul. Springman Hall! A special dis- Diego with their unique, soul-
406 Bayside Walk, Breezy Wednesday, January 8 — counted season pass to all three ful blend of Irish/Americana/
Point SPECIAL SCHEDULE ~ Bugalou shows is available now jam music fronted by the ever
7:30 a.m. — HotVinyasa for $100 by email to bugalou- fabulous Fleming family. Indac-
Saturday, January 4 9 a.m. — Hot26 music@gmail.com. Tickets for ulture’s Danny Mulvanerty and
8 p.m. to Midnight 5 p.m. — IronYoga individual shows are already on Bobby Butler will be on deck to
Continue to ring in 2020 with 6:30 p.m. — Hot26 sale at www.bugaloumusic.com ring in this sweet jammin’ June
The Brooklyn Bards at RBQ. All classes $10. And for the night with guests to be deter-
These guys hail from Brook- special anniversary, all pro- February 28 mined—and note The Butler and
lyn, but from their music, you ceeds go toward The Gray- If you like The Band, you'll Mulvanerty never disappoint!
can tell their blood pours pure beards. love THE THE BAND Band Got info on local live music
green as they transport you (TTBB), the only nationally and art? Email: editor@rocka-
to the Emerald Isle with clas- SPECIAL MENTIONS — touring band dedicated exclu- waytimes.com
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From The Writers’ Club At PS/MS 114


OH DEER! WHO’LL PULL one last thing before Wilbur ing. Also, sometimes I and my you’re probably wondering,
SANTA’S SLEIGH NEXT YEAR?! drops the mic: All the animals same species can synchronize “Why should I let some furry
Fantasy is fun. It fuels the im- behind me just got spiked! our flashing, so you will have little puffballs take charge of
agination. So, I assumed the Sincerely, the ultimate bright guide. In Santa’s sleigh?” Well, I’ll tell
persona of “Chief Thistle-Blow- Wilbur Oinksteir addition, we can change to you why. First off, cats are very
er” of The North Pole and leaked (Mia Capasso) different colors of your prefer- agile, with excellent lateral
inside information to my fifth- ence. Though I am as tiny as a movement and jumping skills.
grade writing students of PS/ pebble compared to your Ru- Cats also think for themselves
MS 114Q: Santa’s reindeer are dolph, do not underestimate and are great problem solvers
taking a much-needed vacation my strength. Flick me a tiny bit so long as there are no loaves of
next year. So, Santa is seeking of your wonderful magic, and I bread around (I can’t tell you
some temporary replacements. will carry your ssleigh
ca y you e g with
t tthe
e how many times I’ve gotten
The kids ran with this idea and stuck in those). My kind can
wrote cover letters to Santa, ap- also adapt fairly well to new
plying for the job. Pigs, falcons, environments. Cats are also,
bison, cats and even fireflies, objectively, very cute. I don’t
applied. And, as you can see, mean to toot my own horn, but
their pitches were quite persua- I think cats would attract more
sive. Whom would you pick? little children. Cats can be as
Wishing you all a wonderful sweet as your aunt when she
holiday season. -Joan Diehl, makes you cookies, but also as
Writing Teacher, PS/MS 114Q Dear Santa,
I’m Nicolette the Pig. I’m a
Dear Santa, beautiful, kind, sweet pink pig,
Some say pigs can’t fly, but I as pink as watermelon. I heard
soar through the sky like a jet that your reindeer are taking a
flying high. I’m Wilbur the Pig, vacation next year and I know
born and raised in Porkland. that I am the pig for the job.
I'm not wimpy like my friend People think pigs just love to eat help of the other firefly substi-
from Charlotte's Web. I always and roll around in the mud, but tutes, like I’m carrying a grain
have the upper hand. Some- we are very smart animals and of sand. Not only that, but I
times, my friends say I think you’ll need someone smart to already fly, so I will be as tacti-
who I am, but in my opinion I'm get you around the whole globe cal and smart as a pilot in war,
just a ham. I’ve been written in one night. Some say I’m as and I will follow the directions
about, marveled at, and talked wise as an owl. I can name all of my commander. I would like
about. Do you know that book fifty states! Now I know you’re the job because I have always fierce as a half-shark, half-lion,
“Where the Wild Things Are?” probably thinking that pigs loved to fly. I would be honored so it would be great for busi-
It's a biography about the well- are too chubby to fit down the to work for you, and I want to ness. When we ride off into the
known, marvelous star—moi. chimney, but not me. I’ve been make my family proud. If I had night pulling the sleigh with all
Now Santa, I've heard rumors working out every day at the the choice, I would like to stop our might, we’ll first stop in the
that your reindeer are softer Reindeer Gym. Santa, I would at my home first, which is the U.S. This is because it is where
than your ooey, gooey cookies. really love this job because I backyard of James and Lily. my owner, Elizabeth, lives.
Forget Rudolph and the rest of want to help all of the kids get They have always been nice to Then we can head off to the
his crew, because old Wilbur’s their presents next Christmas. my family and me, so I would other 160 countries that cele-
the best one for you! A Saber In fact, I was born for this job. like to stop there first. I will also brate Christmas. Most cats can
Jet is what those farmers com- My name is Nicolette because I be good at delivering presents also fit down a chimney (may-
pared me to, saying it looked was named after you, St. Nich- because I can easily fit down be not my brother, George, but
like I was a mere grain of sand, olas! If I guide your sleigh next the chimney and remember, I you get the idea), so Santa you
a speck in the picture blurring year, people will finally get to fly so I won’t set a foot on the won’t have to break your back
the land. Hey! Hear me out: My see pigs fly! creaky floors; I will be as silent trying to do that. We can also
nose isn’t red and uptight, but Sincerely, as a mouse. This is why I think blend into the shadows and be
my personality is cuddly and Nicolette the Pig I am the ideal substitute for harder to find than a pin in a
bright. Kids will be wanting (Alexa Russo) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein- haystack. Our stealthy abilities
more and more of fabulous old deer. mean we can sneak around
me with products like Wilbur Sincerely, like fuzzy little ninjas and put
Mugs, plushies, and merchan- Dear Santa, Freddy the Firefly the presents under the tree
dise galore. It’ll all sell out at I am Freddy the Firefly, and I (Aiden DeBoer) with ease. Finally, I (Sophia)
your local retail store. I’m like am applying to be a substitute will be replacing Rudolph.
a cute pink compass that can for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Dear Santa, Why? I’m the most responsi-
guide your sleigh. I can ride Reindeer next year, because I A little birdie (who I ate right ble cat out of all my army, and
straight be it night or day. I’ll believe I am the ideal choice. after) told me that your rein- I am the strongest. All of us
have confidence, I’ll teach kids Just like Rudolph, I can light up deer are taking a vacation next can see in the dark, but I have
to have self-esteem, instead of like a candle and lead your way year, so I have a proposition: the best overall vision, like
the weak reindeer Rudolph and on the dark nights of Christmas My army of cat brethren and I
his sappy sad dream. Oh, and Eve and early Christmas morn- can pull your sleigh! So, now Continued on page 37
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FROM THE WRITERS’
CLUB
your flying machines. Here is
where I come in. I am the fast-
GET FIT IN 2020 WITH
Continued from Page 36 est bird in the world. I am the
Peregrine Falcon. EXCITING CLASSES AT
an eagle and a telescope had
a furry little baby. I am also
the youngest, so I have a lot of
I have a heart of gold. I
would not want any child to be
sad and cry a river of tears on
NYC PARKS RECREATION
endurance and many years of
service to come. I will lead the
Christmas. Santa, you need a
replacement animal that can CENTERS
way for everyone and make get the job done quickly in one Is your New Year’s resolution signed to emphasize fitness,
sure all of the kids get their night. I can dive towards hous- to get fit in 2020? NYC Parks health, education, sports,
toys in time for Christmas Day es the same way I dive towards has you covered with workout and recreation for all ages.
next year. my prey at two hundred miles equipment, pools, and classes Some of the activities offered
Sincerely, an hour. We can dip down for all ages and abilities at each include: play-school facili-
Sophia Soto, The Cat chimneys in seconds and nev- of their 36 recreation centers ties, a weight room, dance,
er be seen. My species can live across the city, including the spin, and kickboxing classes,
Dear Santa, in different climates, from the Sorrentino Recreation Center, pickleball, basketball clinics,
It’s so nice of you to send tundra to the desert, there- located in Far Rockaway. soccer, double dutch, board
your reindeer to Hawaii to re- fore bad weather won’t stop Join the network of Parks rec- games, arts and crafts, com-
lax next year! However, I won- me from delivering presents. reation centers for year-round puter classes, summer camps
der how you are going to de- I know how to fly very high in access to indoor pools, sports and a variety of social events.
liver presents to all the boys the sky, so I can keep your sled programs, fitness classes, dance The center is open week-
and girls in the world without hidden from view. We will look instruction, martial arts lessons days from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
like dots in the sky. I will fly and much more. Memberships and Saturdays from 9 a.m.
like lightning house to house, are low-cost: young adult and to 5 p.m. To find out how to
quiet as a mouse but strong as senior memberships are only join Parks Recreation Center
an ox. $25 per year, and adult mem- Membership program and for
Santa, we will dance across berships can be as little as $75 info on Sorrentino Recreation
the sky next year, I promise for six months. Youth under 18 Center’s schedule of classes
you. are eligible for free member- and programs, visit: www.ny-
Sincerely, ships. cgovparks.org. The Center is
Tyrone the Falcon The Sorrentino Recreation located at 18-48 Cornaga Ave,
(Tyrone Sperling) Center offers programs de- Far Rockaway.

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THE SHOW GOES ON.


The Beach 116th Street theater is going away, brick by brick.
The block is being transformed and if you haven’t been down
the block in a while, have a look! A condo project, One Sixteen,
across the street is nearing completion and more of the same is
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