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Vino By the Sea Hopes to Spark Domino Pay It Forward Effort

By Katie McFadden grapevine about the staff in such as Batesy’s and Cuisine By
the hospital that haven’t had Claudette.
A true community effort of a any time for self-care or any- Vino by the Sea offers easy
business helping restaurants thing. At the same time, res- ways to make purchases for
help those on the frontlines of taurants are really suffering those who want to support the
the coronavirus, is in the works. right now as well. So it’s kind effort but maintain social dis-
Adam Linet, owner of Vino By of a win, win, if we can sup- tancing. All items can be found
The Sea, is hoping to start a port those deemed an essen- on the website: VinoByTheSea.
domino effect of helping those tial business to keep staff on com, and orders can be placed
who need it most. payroll, and help those fight- online for free delivery or quick
With alcohol becoming a ing this,” Linet said. “If I’m pick up. All profits from in-store
popular purchase during these able to donate and still pay my and online purchases will go to-
trying times of coronavirus cra- staff, I think that’s a good thing similar efforts for first respond- ward the cause.
ziness, why not use your pur- and I’m happy and able to do ers. The logistics of when and “We all worked really hard to
chase to help a good cause? it.” how to bring the pizza oven to build Rockaway up by bring-
On Monday, April 6, consid- Linet has already touched St. John’s are still in the works. ing great restaurants and new
ering heading to Vino By The base with staff at St. John’s to In the meantime, what other businesses here. But now we’re
Sea (190 Beach 69th Street) for arrange the logistics of possi- restaurants will be involved, at a time where we need to stay
your wine and liquor fix. Linet ble food donations, and local will all depend on how much home to help prevent the spread
has agreed to donate all prof- restaurants that may be in- Linet is able to raise on Mon- of diseases. This is one way to
its made from purchases that terested in participating. One day. “I just hope we’re able to help each other. We’re lucky
day, toward purchasing food at such restaurant was Whit’s get enough customers out to enough to be open and we’re
local restaurants struggling to End, which Linet has teamed buy things that day,” Linet said. trying to keep our staff safe, so
stay afloat amid shutdowns, to up with previously, but when He hopes that if the effort is a any online orders are appreciat-
feed the hardworking health- Linet approached owner, Whit- success, he’ll be able to sup- ed,” Linet said. “If we can take
care workers of St. John’s Epis- ney Aycock, the chef agreed to port multiple restaurants and the money raised and pay it for-
copal Hospital. take it one step further by bring- help keep the St. John’s staff ward to restaurants that need
“My wife is a social worker at ing his mobile pizza oven right fed over the course of several our help, and healthcare work-
the mental health clinic across to St. John’s, to feed the hospital days. However, he has started ers who I’m sure are working
the street from the hospital and employees at no cost. In recent to float the idea by neighbor- extreme overtime, we’ll do our
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for ID at Stop and Shop to make
sure you’re over 60 if you try and
shop before 8 a.m. That’s kin-
da scary. It’s the kind of thing I
want to get proofed for. It’ll be a
bummer if they look at me and
You know, it’s all downhill just wave me through.
after kindergarten or as I like I drove through just to check
to say, look at the bright side — out who was checking ID. It
there is none. was like the old days standing
Have you seen Tiger King on outside a liquor store and ask-
Netflix? You can check out The ing an adult if they’d buy you
Lazer’s column in this week’s a bottle of Tango or Boone’s
paper, page 30, for a funny Farm. There were people in
overview. Everybody thinks their 50s asking 60-year-olds to
that woman killed her husband. borrow their birth certificates
Substitute?
There really is only one other or baptismals.
option, he’s hiding from her. I saw one 50-something guy Pasta party planned There’s another service, In-
While I was watching Tiger hand 20 bucks to an 80-year- stacart. I think the way it works
King and learning to knit and old. He shouted, “Toilet paper!” ed 12 boxes of ziti and four is some guy goes up and down
make moonshine, I got a de- The old timer must’ve been boxes of bunny pasta. Though the aisle and shops for you.
livery from Peapod, which is hard-of-hearing because he maybe it wasn’t meant for a That’s hit or miss. If you like
now impossible to book. Word shouted back, “Tomatoes?” hoarder. These delivery servic- multi-grain chips and regular
on the street, wait, I can’t use Failed communication is not es sometimes do “substituting” chips are easier for him to spot,
that expression, word online is, limited to parking lots. Just a and if your order item is not you’re getting regular. I or-
some food places have stuff but heads up, set your expecta- available, they swap it out and dered ice cream cones. My guy
everybody is trying to get things tions low, because delivery send you something similar. I brought the cones, but no ice
delivered. has its challenges, too. Some was wondering if they swapped cream.
I don’t know if that’s accurate. hoarder must be disappoint- 12 ziti boxes for the 12 rolls of I’m not complaining. I’m
I have not been to the store. For ed because I did not order any toilet paper I ordered. (I was or- looking at the bright side.
one thing, I heard they’re asking pasta, but my delivery includ- dering for a friend).
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Coronavirus Making You Feel

Anxious or Stressed?
HERE’S HOW TO COPE
By Kami-Leigh Agard age feelings and remain con- RT: How should we cope with laugh. Share a joke. Use this
nected. The biggest takeaway? being cooped up at home? time to learn a new skill like
COVID-19 is all everyone is Know we’re all in this TOGETH- LEC: We’re at a time that we baking, cooking, or cleaning
talking about. The never-ending ER! Rockaway Strong! are really blessed, because for out a closet. All the things that
deluge of news on TV and posts most people, there is access to we had no time for before.
on social media paints a dark RT: What should people do the outside world, even if we are
future that we never imagined, about the constant pounding of inside. Whether it’s through so- RT: What about social dis-
suspending us in this sci-fi uni- doom and gloom, whether it be cial media or using our smart- tancing and that awkward mo-
verse where a cough or sneeze on TV or through social media? phone to contact someone you ment when you see someone you
from someone nearby makes Can we avoid it? care about. So, it’s less isolating. know outside?
you want to run for the hills. LEC: Understand, nobody is Note social media could be a LEC: If you are going out, and
Not to mention, the mandate immune to this, and we’re all double-edge sword. We have to note, for some people that’s re-
of social distancing in a close- in this together. A lot of people monitor what we do. If you have ally not a good idea, use that
knit community like Rockaway have become TV junkies. We an elderly neighbor, call them. social distancing wisely by rid-
just adds to the bleak canvas. need to turn the TV and social I make it a practice to text peo- ing your bike or walking alone.
However, whatever you are go- media off for a while. Also, may- ple in my building, checking to We can nod at people all along
ing through—know you are not be you shouldn’t check your see how they’re doing because the boardwalk and that in itself,
alone, and there are ways to 401K every day. Yes, the eco- the regular rituals of meeting even from a distance, makes so-
cope. In the following Q&A, lo- nomic component here is enor- around the mailbox or walking cial connections.
cal licensed social worker and mous, but if you are fortunate our dogs no longer exist. Also,
therapist, also a former super- enough to have a 401K, looking bring some fresh air into your RT: What about people who
visor at the Far Rockaway Treat- at the stocks every day is not go- home by opening a window. are trying to maintain their so-
ment Center, Lois Ellen Cohen, ing to be helpful. Breathe. Open up your blinds. Continued on page 13
offers vital tips on how to man- Let the light in. Find a way to
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cey Amato and State Senators

Addabbo and Sanders take note
of the editorial on Page 19. Stuart
Richner, a president of a Long Is-
land-based media company, sug-
gests allowing businesses to use
sales tax dollars for advertising
***** instead. It helps small companies
Attention: Small businesses. A get the word out that they’re still
$10,000 advance payment (it’s a in business, it lets news outlets
thank you! grant—no repayment required) is
being offered as part of the feder-
get some revenue, and the City
and State get helped by fortifying
al Economic Injury Disaster Loan a fragile small business environ-
we want to sincerely thank our (EIDL) program. The initial ap- ment.
plication for EIDL loans, which is *****
wonderful community for all of where you apply for the Advance, Friends of Seaside Playground
has been dramatically stream- (FOSP) announced the launch of
the support that you've shown us lined, and takes under 10 minutes. THE BIG YARD MURAL, an open
throughout these hard times Go to https://covid19relief.sba.
gov/#/ and make sure you check
call for artists. This initiative seeks
to activate and beautify Seaside
the box stating you’d like to receive Playground in Rockaway Park as
the grant. If you apply for more part of the advocacy efforts to re-
funds later, additional docs will construct the playground. Artists
be required. BUT we can’t stress are invited to submit proposals
enough that you should apply for for a 3,000+ square feet temporary
PICK UP OR this grant if you’ve been in busi-

ness and now need quick mone-
tary help. The turnaround, accord-
ing to the SBA is 1-3 days!
mural to be implemented in the
Fall of 2020 with the community
and Waterside Children’s Studio
School students. All proposals
DELIVERY *****
We regret to pass along this
news. Long-time Community
must be submitted by midnight
on May 4, 2020. The selected art-
ist will be announced on May 25
to breezy, roxbury, broad channel,
Board member Steve Cooper died and will be awarded an artist fee
rockaway, arverne by the sea last Friday. We have no further of $10,000 in addition to a mate-
details at this point. Also, Frank rials budget of up to $4,500. Go
DAILY 12PM–8PM Scollo, owner of the Pizza D’Amore
restaurants in Brooklyn and Rock-
to friendsofseasideplayground.
blogspot.com/ for more informa-
-CLOSED TUESDAYS- away, died on Monday, March 30. tion and to download the applica-
***** tion.
PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE AT Many people have been won- *****
dering about using the Neponsit The Mayor has announced that
WWW.BUNGALOW.MENU Home on Beach 149th Street dur-
ing the Covid19 crisis. We con-
Alternate Side Parking has been
suspended for another two weeks
or call us at (718) 945-2100 tacted the CEO of the NY Health until Tuesday, April 14th.
and Hospital Corp (the owner on *****
record). Dr. Mitchell Katz told us A humpback whale washed
"At the moment, our critical needs ashore at Riis Park on Tuesday. As
sunday funday are equipment (e.g., ventilators,
ppe) and staff. I have room in exist-
tempting as it may be to go have
a look, Gateway asks you to stay
BRUNCH ing hospitals where I already have
functioning laboratory, pharmacy,
away and remember social dis-
tancing.
NOW AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY morgue but I don’t have the equip- *****
ment and staff I need. There may The Queens Borough President
BRUNCH FOR 5 $60 come a time when we also run out Special Election has been re-
1/2 TRAY OF EACH CHOICE OF
of space but space is no help with- scheduled for June 23.
out people and equipment." *****
french toast BLOODY MARY ***** Another reminder, it’s Census
scrambled eggs + MIMOSA Katie McFadden snapped a pic of time. Sadly, New York is often un-
bacon or the USNS Comfort as it passed the derrepresented and that costs big
SCREWDRIVER Rockaway peninsula on its way to dollars. During the 2010 census,
home fries (2 QUART) Manhattan to help treat non-COV- the response rate for New Yorkers
ID-19 patients to lessen the burden was 62%, while the National Aver-
ADD AN ADDITIONAL BEVERAGE $20 on New York hospitals. The photos age was:76%. You can do it online
(2 QUART) of the perfectly named ship were at https://my2020census.gov/
quite the hit on social media as *****
PRE-ORDER REQUIRED BY FRIDAY. EMAIL KATY AT
good news is a comfort indeed. Please remember to add tips on-
kgrey@igchospitality.com ***** line if you’re ordering delivery. The
We hope Assemblywoman Sta- drivers are crucial and rely on tips.
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A Tail of Poor Timing

On Tuesday afternoon, Following the news of the
March 31, a humpback whale whale washing ashore, the
washed up dead on the beach Atlantic Marine Conserva-
in Riis Park. tion Society (AMSEAS), the
Multiple law enforcement organization that responds
agencies arrived on the scene to deceased marine animal
to encourage people to keep calls and performs necrop-
their distance from the de- sies to determine the cause of
ceased animal. However, so- death, took to social media to
cial distance may keep the ap- provide updates. Organiza-
propriate agencies from being tions in the area, such as the
able to do anything about it. National Park Service, NYS
Department of Environmental to determine what the re-

Conservation, NOA Fisheries sponse possibilities are under
New England/ Mid-Atlantic the Governor’s COVID-19 pol-
and the U.S. Coast Guard are icies,” AMSEAS wrote.
monitoring the animal, as As we went to press, it was
AMSEAS determines how, and not clear what, if anything,
if, they can respond at a time would be done about the
when they are following social whale. AMSEAS advises all
distancing mandates. to retain a safe distance away
“We are working with the or- from the whale when viewing
ganizations mentioned above it.
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This Week in History

APRIL 2 spelling "water" in the manual al-
Denise Neibel was born. phabet.
MaryBeth "Chickie" Raphael was 1971 - Canadian Fran Phipps be-
born. came the first woman to reach the
North Pole.
1932 - Charles Lindbergh paid a
$50,000 ransom for the return of his APRIL 6
kidnapped son. Glenn DiResto was born
2005 - Pope John Paul II died. Eileen Lennon was born.
Kevin Dolan was born.
APRIL 3
Gail McGuire Allen was born. 1830 - Joseph Smith and five oth-
Colleen Miley-Burke was born. ers organized the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fay-
1936 - Bruno Hauptmann was ette, New York.
electrocuted for the kidnapping 1917 - U.S. declared war on Germa-
and murder of the Lindbergh
ny and entered World War I.
baby.
1996 - Unabomber Theodore
Kaczynski was arrested. APRIL 7
Cliff Shevlin was born.
APRIL 4 Alan Camhi was born.
Rick Anthony was born. Mike Charles was born.
1973 - The ribbon was cut to open 1913 - 5,000 suffragists march to
the World Trade Center in New the Capitol in Washington, D.C.,
York City. seeking the vote for women.
1983 - Sally Ride became the first
U.S. woman in space aboard the APRIL 8
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CORONAVIRUS addiction, we talk about the not need to be watching CNN RT: Any additional ways of
MAKING Serenity Prayer. “God, grant all day. There’s plenty of age coping you would like to share?
Continued from Page 6 me the serenity to accept the appropriate programming for LEC: So how does one cope?
things I cannot change, the children. Kids today are also There is no real answer, except
briety and are still in substance courage to change the things I very tech savvy and are con- our lives will go on. This is not
abuse recovery? can, and the wisdom to know stantly glued to their smart de- forever. Think of 9/11, when our
LEC: The three magic words the difference.” vices. Whether we are shelter- disease was fear. It was a uni-
are talk—talk—talk. We need ing in place or not, it’s a good versal mourning, and that by
to get out what we’re feeling. RT: How should we educate time to remember that we the way is what we are doing
If you’re in groups like Alco- our children about what’s going have to pay attention to what now. We are mourning the loss
holics Anonymous or Narcot- on without causing further anx- our kids are doing, watching, of normal day-to-day activities,
ics Anonymous, talk to your iety? even purchasing without your a job and safety. Even our pets
sponsor. If you’re in treatment, LEC: Children are frightened knowledge. feel this. I go back to the simplest
call your therapist. Reach out now. They may not under- thing which is talk-talk-talk. This
to your peers you know from stand what is fully happening. RT: How can we still support is not a good time for a stiff up-
the program. Form your own All they know is they’re not in our community despite social per lip. Articulate what you’re
mini group through Zoom or school and for the most part, distancing? feeling, what your fears are—
FaceTime with one another they’re not allowed outside. LEC: Part of sheltering in say it out loud. It’s ok to cry. But
and chat. And like with every- Keep it simple and help them place is the activities we do on if you find these strategies are
body else, find a way to exer- to understand in the simplest a regular basis are less availa- not helping, please reach out to
cise. Look at the positive cop- of terms. Every child can relate ble. For example, going to the someone like a therapist. Again,
ing mechanisms you used to to being sick, a cold, the flu, supermarket has become a real be grateful for the small things.
cope in recovery. Though we’re etc. So we can talk about peo- challenge. Look out for our Laugh. Talk-talk-talk.
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Spreading the Love With Hopeful Hearts

By Katie McFadden want to join in. Broad Channel
now has a group doing it. My
After Hurricane Sandy, there neighbor in the construction
were Stars of Hope. Now with business, has been self-iso-
the latest crisis, a local is hop- lating in Brooklyn to keep his
ing to spread the love with kids safe, and he decided to cut
Hopeful Hearts. wood himself and make a stack
In the weeks following Hurri- of wooden boards and donated
cane Sandy, colorful stars with paint. He cut out squares, but
positive messages popped up we’re going to encourage people
around the neighborhood. It to paint hearts on the squares
was hard to go a few blocks and get creative,” Riggs said.
without seeing words like The response is just another
“Hope,” “Strength,” “Faith” example of Rockaway’s will-
and others on utility poles. The ingness to come together, even
simple effort carried a lot of while apart. “I always think it’s
meaning for those struggling amazing to see how willing this
through some of the most dif- community is to come togeth-
ficult challenges in their life. er and do something positive,”
Many of the Sandy stars still Riggs said. It also serves as a
remain, nearly eight years lat- good way to break the monot-
er, serving as a reminder of ony of stay-at-home routine.
what Rockaway overcame. “Everyone is sitting around,
The New York-based organ- watching tv, and looking for
ization, Stars of HOPE, has something else to do, so people
brought these stars to com- are really excited about this,”
munities going through their neighbors looking to keep Riggs said.
darkest times. However, with their children busy with crea- In order to really get the
the latest crisis of coronavirus tive at-home projects. Over the message across, Riggs says she
forcing people to stay home, weekend, kids across the neigh- hopes to hang stars in plac-
their effort has become a dig- borhood returned the fresh- es where they’ll be noticed
ital one, with people simply ly-painted hearts, which Riggs most—Rockaway’s commer-
sharing photos of stars online. began hanging in Breezy Point, cial corridors. “My goal is to
However, one local is hoping and making her way down the get some up on Beach 129th
to give that same sense of hope peninsula, while also encour- and Beach 116th Street, where
by doing what she can with- aging neighbors to hang their people are still going to the
out people having to go too far hearts on their own blocks, so stores. They will see signs re-
from home. people don’t have to go too far minding them to stay home
When retired teacher Su- from home. when possible and to stay safe
zanne Riggs heard from a Encouraging families to
neighbor that someone re- hang the hearts near their
cently took down a star from home is just one way Riggs is
a nearby telephone, they were trying to ensure this effort is
shocked and questioned why done with safety in mind. In
someone would remove such Within a matter of days, Riggs’ order to prevent the spread of
a hopeful symbol during such friend, who wanted to remain germs, Riggs has been leaving
a trying time. However, a few anonymous, had spread the newly-cut wooden hearts out-
days later, the star reappeared, love by dropping off 50 wood- side for at least three days to air
with evidence of a new coat en heart cut outs in front of her them out. She’s also encour-
of paint. And it gave Riggs an home. aging parents to be the ones
idea—why not replace more? Riggs then started sending to help hang the hearts around while they’re out,” Riggs said.
Except, this time, she thought emails around to some of the utility poles with a hammer At a time when not everyone
of a different symbol of hope teen members of the RTC, ask- and knife, so that kids don’t get can leave their homes, Riggs is
with special meaning—a heart. ing if they’d like to help share hurt by trying to do so. “We just making the effort visible to those
“I have had two heart surgeries the love by painting hearts with want everyone to be careful. We in quarantine by encouraging
and I thought this is a good way encouraging messages like “be- don’t want to spread the virus. those who make hearts to take
to share the love with neighbors lieve, “keep calm,” and “hope,” We just want to spread positive selfies with their creations, or
and to share messages to stay and reminders that have be- messages,” Riggs said. photos of them hanging around
positive,” Riggs said. come commonplace over the As word spreads, Riggs says the neighborhood. Photos can
As an active member of the past few weeks, such as “Stay everyone is joining in the ef- be sent to Riggs at riggsysu@
Rockaway Theatre Company, Safe” and “Stay Home.” fort to spread a little love. Riggs gmail.com so she can keep track
which is currently on pause With a few volunteers in shared her idea on social me- of them and share them on so-
due to coronavirus, Riggs float- place, Riggs dropped off the dia last weekend and says many cial media for all to see. Anyone
ed the idea by another friend hearts and some paint at the people have been reaching out who is interested in helping with
who works in theater and just homes of some of the local to her, asking how they can help. the effort can also each Riggs by
so happens to be a carpenter. RTC volunteers, as well as with “I have a bunch of people who email.
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SFDS Parish Becomes an Epicenter for Virtual Spirituality

By Marina Cregan ments, and 80 shares, SFDS
Parish’s fifth Sunday of Lent
Once again, St. Francis de Mass gained viewers from not
Sales (SFDS) Parish, is a place only the SFDS Parish and the
for peace and comfort during Rockaway peninsula, but from
a crisis, even if the doors are all over the globe. There were
closed. After 9/11, the crash comments made from former
of Flight 587, and in the after- parishioners and their fami-
math of Superstorm Sandy, lies residing in Florida, as well
parishioners flocked to SFDS as those across the pond in
Church for comfort and sol- Ireland.
ace. This time, the Diocese Fr. Bill and Fr. Jim expressed
of Brooklyn and Queens has that this platform is not just
locked the physical doors of for locals, but it is for an-
all Catholic churches. How- yone who is seeking com-
ever, SFDS Church is still fort. They told The Rockaway
“open for business.” Times that they have heard
After SFDS Church was Masses for local parishion- was put in place, Hoat came from friends from their for-
forced to close its doors, lo- ers. When Bender presented through in other ways. “Max mer parishes, who thorough-
cal parishioner and member the idea to Rev. William (Bill) is an amazing person," Fr. Jim ly enjoy watching SFDS’ live
of the finance committee for F. Sweeney and Rev. James said. “He called me to run streamed Masses, because
SFDS Parish, Greg Bender, (Jim) Cunningham, they were through everything. He’s not these priests make them feel a
was approached by his neigh- hesitant at first, because they really connected to SFDS, but little more involved and even
bor, Max Hoat. Although Hoat knew they weren’t the best because of Greg, he wanted to bring humor to the mix. As Fr.
is not a member of SFDS Par- with technology, but Hoat do this for the community.” Jim said, “If you don’t laugh,
ish, he told Bender that he selflessly came to the church This past Sunday, March you’re going to cry.” Fr. Bill
works with a technology busi- every night after his own work 29, SFDS Parish live streamed and Fr. Jim are available seven
ness, and that his business day, to set up the cameras and Mass on Facebook at 10 days a week, 24 hours a day,
would like to donate equip- teach the priests how to make a.m. and the people went to in hopes that they can serve
ment to the church so they technology work for them. church, online. With more Continued on page 16
would be able to live stream Even when social distancing than 7,000 viewers, 716 com-
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SFDS With the help of Pete Mullen, there’s something waiting on
Continued from Page 15 Tim Henning, and the finance the doorstep of the rectory
committee of the SFDS Parish, from parishioners.” With help
as a community outlet for an- they were able to set up Faith from the community, Fr. Bill
yone who is struggling dur- Direct and Venmo (@SFD- and Fr. Jim are able to “pay
ing these challenging times. SParish) for parishioners and it forward” to support local
Not only do they take special non-parishioners to continue businesses whenever they
prayer requests online, they donations to the church. Faith can. Fr. Jim even joked that
have posted their personal Direct, which is geared more although Maria’s Breezy Dogs
cell phone numbers and will for parishioners, allows peo- Truck doesn’t normally do
answer calls and texts all day pect of Mass. Catholics were ple to donate electronically delivery services, they deliv-
and night. concerned about the inability what they would if they were ered to the rectory, so the two
Each day, Mass is streamed to receive the Body and Blood to come to church on a regular priests can still enjoy their fa-
on Facebook at noon. Ad- of Christ but were happy when Sunday. Now the church has vorite milkshakes!
ditionally at 4 p.m., SFDS Fr. Bill and Fr. Jim shared the extended this opportunity to While everybody is trying
Church streams either the importance of the Spiritual Venmo, which allows visitors to practice social distanc-
Stations of the Cross or the Communion prayer. to donate, as well. Just last ing, SFDS’ live Masses have
Rosary, alternating each day. Currently, live streaming weekend, SFDS Parish raised certainly brought comfort
On Wednesdays, all the stu- of Masses are only available almost $6,000 via Venmo. to thousands of people. As
dents from St. Francis de through Facebook, but SFDS Fr. Bill and Fr. Jim are in- Fr. Jim said, “This gives peo-
Sales Catholic Academy (SFD- is hoping to expand their live credibly grateful to the Rock- ple the opportunity to pray
SCA) watch this Mass and the streams to another platform away community for all they together in an environment
Mass’ homily is geared toward which will be available on the have done to make sure SFDS with people they know. We’ve
young people. Fr. Jim said parish website. There is also a Parish remains as an epicenter heard people feel consolation
that students’ attendance is link on the SFDSCA webpage for solace in this challenging in seeing the two of us, as im-
great, and many of the stu- on the SFDS@HOME link. time. Whether it’s monetary perfect as we are. ‘Well, these
dents comment, making it a While the priests at SFDS donations to the church, or are our two stooges and they
great opportunity to stay in are actively doing their part to dropping off meals/goodies, are ours.’ If people are really
touch with the children. Many keep the community connect- locals have truly shown their suffering, this is the least we
groups of students, as well as ed spiritually, Fr. Bill and Fr. gratitude for the priests’ ef- can do to help them during
adults, even create Facebook Jim are overwhelmed by the forts. Fr. Jim said, “One of this time. We’re not physical-
Live Watch Parties, so as to generosity they have received the great things is that people ly with them, but we are still
fully enjoy the community as- from Rockaway residents. are so wonderful. Everyday with them.”
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By Stuart Richner State Legislature. bills and very little money coming because the increased advertising
Small businesses are the back- in. By the time she finishes paying would jump-start sales. The state
Covid-19 has completely bone of our communities. Every- the most urgent bills — rent, food would get more sales tax revenue
changed the way we all live. one wants a thriving downtown suppliers, payroll — there’s not because local businesses would
But along with worrying about where they can shop, eat or go to a much left for advertising. What- be selling more. And media com-
keeping themselves and their movie. The good news is that small ever stimulus money she gets panies (like ours) would benefit
families healthy, thousands of businesses have always been en- from Washington or Albany will from the additional ad revenue.
small business owners across gines of innovation and entrepre- most likely be needed to keep the We’d like to think that we, too, are
New York State are losing sleep neurship, and we are seeing that door open and the lights on. Yet vital to the character and strength
over how to keep this virus from again today as they adapt to the studies show that how well busi- of our communities, not to men-
killing the businesses they have new reality. Local gyms are stream- nesses survive a downturn is in tion our democracy. Think for a
worked so hard to build. ing personal training sessions. large part determined by whether moment of the critical role that
At the same time, lawmakers in Restaurants offer free delivery and they continue to market and ad- journalists have played in getting
Albany are trying to craft a budget online happy hours. Medical prac- vertise during the hard times. vital local information out to your
in the face of plunging revenues. tices are expanding their telemed- Fortunately, there is a way for community during this unprece-
Sales taxes — much of them gener- icine capabilities. Car mechanics Albany to prime the sales-tax dented crisis.
ated by small business — brought are making house calls that require pump to keep revenue flowing to The Legislature has a lot on its
in a whopping $73.6 billion last no personal contact at all. both small businesses and state plate right now, and the tempta-
year. Our schools, as well as other Of course, it’s vital that these coffers. Let businesses use some tion will be to bury this idea, or to
vital government services, rely on businesses let potential customers of the money they would have take the shortsighted view that we
these funds. When a business fails know about their services. That’s sent to Albany, as sales taxes, to can’t afford to do it right now. But
— and too many are on the prec- the role of advertising in all its myr- market their new offerings. The right now, is when it’s needed.
ipice of failure right now — that iad forms. But advertising costs formula would be simple: Every We’ve been impressed with Gov-
sales tax revenue goes, too. money, and the sad truth is that dollar a small business spends on ernor Cuomo’s levelheaded lead-
We believe a simple proposal advertising is one of the first things advertising (up to some reasona- ership in this crisis, and we call
could help restart local business small businesses cut when times ble limit) would be a dollar saved on him to back this innovative yet
and bolster sales tax revenues, are tough. off that business' sales tax bill. simple policy.
but swift action is required by Put yourself in the shoes of a It would be a win-win-win. Lo- Stuart Richner is the President
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the local restaurateur with a stack of cal businesses would be healthier of Richner Communications
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During these times, I keep this moment.
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read and absorb. “I have decid- ments these days! When you
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mountains, somewhere high will be free. As we move for-
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silence. It’s said that in such a
ward with confidence, we re-
peat, “All is well in my life.”
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place certain revelations may those suffering. We will get
Vital be discovered. That what the

spirit reaches for may be even-
tually felt, if not exactly under-
through this and be a strong
support team for one another.
Talk to people. FaceTime to
This past Sunday, my busi- was for the safety of the com- stood. Slowly, no doubt. I’m see your loved ones from far
ness partner of Ocean Bliss munity. It broke our hearts not talking about a vacation of away. There are many ways to
Yoga and I started offering but we prayed our students course at the same time I mean reach out and touch one an-
live Zoom classes to our very would be able to take the yoga to stay exactly where I am. Are other. These are very difficult
special community. We co- off the mat, into their living you following me?” times and we are all suffering
taught the first class because spaces and remain calm in I believe during these times but know it will pass one day.
we wanted to greet our com- this time of crisis. we can plant different seeds in Don’t count the days, just be
munity together. On the first We also chose not to rush our minds and see what grows. present with one day at a time,
day, we had 58 beautiful be- into offering online classes With our thoughts, we make one breath at a time. We are all
ings. It felt uplifting to see all because we felt strongly that our world. What we think is in this together.
the familiar faces that come the universe was asking us to what we get. Thoreau says, “To affect the
to our studio and support us. slow down, pause and take I wish you ease with the quality of the day, that is the
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me if I was on line and stood have re-recorded their daily

directly behind me…Thanks remote learning lesson three
guy… times because they did not
Thank you to Liz Hanna for like their hair or their lip gloss
creating a great local Facebook wasn’t on point?
page to support local business- Thank you to Google Class-
es. Liz is working hard to make room for reminding me how
By Beth Hanning
sure menus, hours and deliv- much of a dinosaur teacher I
ery information is available on am. I swore this whole internet
one page. She is actively an- would pass by, but here I am
swering questions and assist- learning all of this in a short
ing her neighbors. Keep up the time. PS: I am not doing Zoom
Thank You, Thank You good work, Liz!

Thank you to the Facebook
page, “Friends of Rockaway
or Google Meet, as of yet. I did
have one video conference call
and I hope it is not in a cloud
Preface: I am completely This week I would like to Beach.” This is not an insult to somewhere because I broke
100% aware of how serious this thank the following people the administrators because I my own rule of showering
pandemic is. I am just trying (some seriously, some sarcasti- know they work diligently to try and dressing each day and, of
to make a few people laugh (if cally, you decide on your own): to keep it an informative page, course, that was the day I had
any). Thank you to Erica and her but people just cannot help to do one. Today, I have fancy
For those of you who do not entire staff at Stop and Shop themselves. People think of it leggings on and earrings, and
watch Jimmy Fallon, one of the Rockaway Park. They are work- as their own diary or Google. of course, no video calls.
best things he does is his seg- ing around the clock to keep Maybe try Googling something Thank you to all of the par-
ment, “Thank you notes.” And our homes stocked with essen- before you just throw a ques- ents out there who are appre-
for those of you who read my tials. Or in our house, non-es- tion onto a page. Again, John ciative of their teachers right
column, you know why: I love sentials like Cheez-Its and Ore- and the other administrators, it now. I saw some great memes
a nice thank you note. I espe- os. is not your fault. and videos apologizing to the
cially love Jimmy’s acting out Thank you to all of the peo- Thank you to my friends who teachers!
the handwriting onto a piece ple not listening to Erica and are always there on our group And of course, a huge shout
of stationery and sarcastical- her staff (or the news) in not text messages. If not for all of out to all of our essential work-
ly and/or seriously thanking practicing social distancing. I the jokes and sarcasm, what ers. I do not want to list any
someone or something from was just clearly six feet behind would I be doing? I mean who and leave anyone out… you all
popular culture that week. someone and a man asked puts on the group chat they know who you are!
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incredible warm feeling. Who Watching me come toward her, Rockaway Times every Thurs-
would relate to that today? But she seemed a little fearful, but day on time and see what it
I survived. I was alone but still I handed her five dollars and takes to earn a living.
managed to get out texts on my said thank you. Mike Scandiffio
phone when I could. Bottom I thought she was going to
line to everyone today. We are cry. She stopped for a moment
all together. Maybe now is the to give me a blessing. I was KUDOS
chance to learn Spanish or play never so humbled. It wasn’t so Dear Editor:
guitar or maybe sit down with long ago after Hurricane Sandy As a mom to four little
your kids without the electron- that we had scores of people ones, three school-age, what
ics. To some this is a catastro- coming to help dig us out of our world is currently going
phe, to others it is an opportu- the mess we were in. We didn’t through fills me with fear and
nity. What can you make of it? ask where they were from. They anxiety. Explaining it to kids
Shaun Reen came to work and help, and for and putting on my “everything
Make The Most minimal compensation. To- is fine” face has been hard, if
of It day, we see corporations beg- not impossible. But thanks to
Dear Editor: Praise For Workers ging workers to come and help their amazing school, SFDS,
I went down to Puerto Rico Dear Editor: out offering them bumps in led by Dr. Chris Scharbach and
after Hurricane Irma to check I would like to remind every- pay and bonuses, is this their Mrs. Megan Faughnan, it has
up on my house and my friend’s one to say thank you to the peo- reality check? Maybe now peo- been a bit easier and for that, I
houses. I had little warning ple who are risking their health ple will understand who really am truly grateful.
about Hurricane Maria. I went to come to work and keep our keeps this country running. The team at SFDS has worked
down for a two-day trip and lives running. Last Thursday, Workers’ dedication and sac- tirelessly to make sure our kids
wound up there for about two as my Rockaway Times was rifice is what is going to get us stay on track academically and
months. With no electric or being delivered, almost like through this. Our healthcare maintain some normalcy in
water, and after my generator clockwork, the same woman workers, especially, need our their very confusing yet mo-
seized after three days, I was no bigger than the wagon she thank yous and support. notonous days. Day 1 of remote
in total lock down. I prayed was pushing, came to deliv- Their efforts go beyond learning was Tuesday, March
for rain so I could take a warm er the paper. Today, she was money. While billionaires are 17. St. Francis students from all
bath in my garbage can. Yes, covered with a face mask and whining that they don’t have over the peninsula got on their
you heard that right. I would gloves. As she approached the enough, let them show up at a electronics at 8:30 a.m. to watch
align the can under the roof house, I walked down the steps hospital, work a cash register, and listen to Principal Schar-
eave and afterwards bask in an to greet her and get the paper. pick up garbage or deliver The Continued on page 36
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HIV/AIDS, immunosuppres- Travelers, especially those
Ask the
sion from cancer chemother- traveling to poorer areas,
apy and other medications, or should avoid eating raw fruits
malnutrition may have more and vegetables, drinking tap
severe symptoms up to and water or ice made from tap
DOC By Peter Galvin, MD

including death. It may take
up to two weeks after infec-
tion for symptoms to appear.
Symptoms typically last one
water, consuming unpas-
teurized dairy products, and
eating food from street ven-
dors. Also, do not swallow
to two weeks but may last up water when in lakes, pools,
to 30 days. Most people with rivers, and hot tubs. Because
CRYPTO healthy immune systems usu-

ally recover on their own with
rest and hydration. A new an-
crypto can survive in salt-
water, this includes oceans.
Toys and other surfaces in
Cryptosporidiosis is an in- treatment and food sanitation. tiparasitic drug, nitazoxanide, childcare facilities should be
fection caused by the para- However, outbreaks of crypto recently approved by the FDA, cleaned regularly with soap
site, Cryptosporidium, often from contaminated drinking is available for use in those and water, especially during
called crypto. It is spread by water occurred in Texas in with severe symptoms and/ outbreaks. Children with di-
direct contact with infected 1984 and Milwaukee in 1993. or compromised immune sys- arrhea should not swim, and
people or animals or expo- More recently, large-scale tems. Prevention of infection if you have diarrhea, do not
sure to fecal contamination of outbreaks have been linked to is achieved by frequent hand swim for at least two weeks
water, soil, food, or the hands recreational water activities washing with soap and water. after symptoms subside. Spe-
of contaminated individuals. and childcare centers. Alcohol-based hand sanitiz- cialized filters that remove
The parasite has an outer shell As it usually causes an in- ers and chlorine-based dis- Cryptosporidium are availa-
which means it can survive fection of the small intestine, infectants are not effective at ble online or in retail stores
outside of the body for long the most common symptoms killing the parasite because of for preparation of drinking
periods of time, plus the shell of crypto are watery diarrhea, its outer shell. water.
protects it from chlorine dis- abdominal pain and cramps, Those at the highest risk for For more information go to:
infection, making it difficult fever, nausea, vomiting, and crypto include international w w w. c d c . g o v / p a r a s i t e s /
to eradicate. Crypto outbreaks dehydration. Some people travelers, children, workers crypto/general.html
occur around the world, but have no symptoms. Those in childcare facilities, older Questions and comments
are more common in low in- with compromised immune adults, and people with com- may be sent to editor@rocka-
come areas with poorer water systems such as people with promised immune systems. waytimes.com.
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lenging, even if you are work-

ing from home. Sometimes
you find yourself watching
shows you never would have
given a second look, such as
Tiger King, the story of Joe
Exotic. What’s that? You ha-
ven’t seen this docudrama/
comedy/horror/I don’t know
what to call it show! If you
don’t have Netflix, get it just
for this show.
Ok, here’s the background.
Apparently, the United States
Lunacy Abounds: has more tigers here than any-
where else in the world. There
are at least three major play-
Tiger King ers/ breeders who are or have

been at war with each other
here in the USA. These people
they don’t let that stop them.
Most of them are toting guns
By Lou Pastina in Manhattan give an ovation breed and raise all sorts of ex- and some are involved in some
each night from their win- otic animals including every form of polygamy. At least one
It’s at least week three of dows to the healthcare work- type of tiger imaginable. You is accused of murdering their
this madness, and we are all ers leaving their shifts and think these animals are go- spouse and feeding them to
beginning to fray around the heading home from the many ing extinct? No, they have all the tigers! You can’t make this
edges a bit. But there are rays East Side hospitals. How moved to the United States. up. And when you see them,
of sunshine and hope, like all about the everyday courage of And the characters that own you’ll think they walked right
the great Facebook and Ins- our local shop owners keep- these places are stark raving out of central casting.
tagram posts with everyday ing the shelves filled for us, or mad. They walk among these Now maybe the virus got to
people exhibiting tremen- the delivery people bringing kings of the jungle as if they these people early and they
dous creativity and kindness. take-out. These are heroes in were walking through a kid’s were never tested. Or may-
I saw one recently where the my book. nursery school. Many of them Continued on page 31
residents of East 72nd Street Filling the time can be chal- are missing arms and legs, but
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THE LAZER SPEAKS
Continued from Page 30
reading as you go. Or you
could opt for door number
three which is the “English
Facts You Probably
be the virus has affected all
of us in ways we could nev-
dubbed” version. I took door
number three which had the
Don’t Need
er imagine, like watching effect of turning an Icelandic Sean's Bar is the oldest along the Scottish coast.
this show. One thing is for series into a poorly dubbed known bar in Ireland,
sure, you can’t take your eyes Bruce Lee movie. Two for the claiming to date back to Phobophobia is the fear
off these maniacs. I am not price of one. 900 A.D. It is located in of having a phobia.
through with the series yet, If this show is any indica- Athlone and was official-
and don’t know how it ends, tion of life in Iceland, you ly named Europe's oldest In the 1984 film, Ghost-
but I am sure however it does, may want to reconsider your
bar by Guinness World
they have figured out how to travel plans. Not only do the busters, the voice of Zuul
do season two. police seem to not have a Records in 2004.
is Director Ivan Reitman.
I needed a break from the clue, but the murderers are
tigers, so I asked a friend for equally inept. Perhaps it is The word "Jurassic,"
a recommendation and he better to stay at home, in- which we so often as- A "moment" was a medi-
supplied me with something side your home for the next sociate with dinosaurs, eval unit of time equal to
right up my alley: The Valhal- 30 days, watching the Tiger comes from the Celtic modern 90 seconds.
la Murders on Netflix. What King, knowing that there are word for "forest."
I didn’t know was that this people in Iceland who are Smithwicks' Brewery in
show was not only filmed in also watching the Tiger King John Jameson, the name-
Iceland and about an Icelan- who now think that people Kilkenny is Ireland's old-
dic murderer, but that it was in America are completely,
sake of Jameson whis- est brewery and has been
also in Icelandic. Now if you stark raving mad. Probably key, was actually a Scot- brewing beer since 1710.
are not fully conversant in an element of truth in both tish lawyer. The family
Icelandic, like me, you have views. Stay safe and healthy coat of arms, seen on the
a few options. You can watch Rockaway, remember to be brand's label includes The University of Minne-
it in its native language and kind and keep smiling. With "Sine Metu," which sota is older than Minne-
try to get ready for that trip my luck, I'll survive the virus means "without fear." sota the state itself.
to Iceland you always want- and get eaten by a tiger, or The family was granted
ed to take. You could opt for murdered watching the Auro- the coat of arms in honor Facts from Sean McVeigh,
subtitles, and follow along, ra Borealis! of their pursuit of pirates factologist.
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Khaleel Anderson Gets Working

Families Party Endorsement
The New York Working Fam- away, so I know firsthand that
ilies Party says Khaleel Ander- we need a progressive fighter
son is the candidate for them. in Albany who will advocate
The organization recently en- for affordable housing, crim-
dorsed the young candidate inal justice reform, and better
to represent New York’s 31st food access. Now I am excit-
Assembly District, citing An- ed to work to unite all of my
derson’s deep roots in local neighbors across the entire
community organizing. district to build a new fight
Anderson, a longtime resi- together. While many people
dent of Queens, is a commu- have told me that I should
nity board member and activ- wait my turn to run for office
ist. Since the outbreak of the as a Black man from an im-
COVID-19 pandemic in New pacted community, the Work-
York, Anderson has helped
launch the Mutual Aid Net-
work of Southeast Queens and
ing Families Party has always
stood with bold progressives
— and I’m honored to have
GET
the Rockaways. them with me in this fight,”
The 31st Assembly District,
which spans parts of Arverne,
Far Rockaway, South Ozone
said Assembly District 31
Candidate Khaleel Anderson.
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left the position to be a civil Southeast Queens.”
court judge. A primary is scheduled for
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WE GET EMAIL scrub his hands enough to service employees around the salutation of our trying
Continued from Page 26 take his N95 mask off for a the world. They are entering time....stay home.
moment. Picture their casket rooms that housed the ill and Emergency Physician
bach start the day as he always without anyone there because contagious and hustling to
does with prayers, Pledge and we can’t gather for funerals. make them safe for the next
morning announcements. I’m Yeah, it’s sad, but picture it. patient. Thanks All
not too proud to admit that I This is what’s happening. 4. In the vein of professional Dear Editor:
teared up watching my crew Now picture that you Face- pride, I am on multiple list- I hope you all join me in
stand up in our dining room to Timed your friend instead. servs and forums of doctors thanking all our first re-
recite their prayers and say the Picture those people well, and other healthcare/public sponders (police, firemen
Pledge of Allegiance. picture them waiting out the health professionals and want and our EMT workers), our
Right after that, it was full pandemic-cooking, clean- you to know that incredibly sanitation workers, the gro-
steam ahead with their amazing, playing, planning the up-to-the-minute discussion cery store workers, the phar-
ing teachers starting their future-living and breathing. is ongoing on how best to macists and their staff, all
days and keeping them busy This disease is the sum of our fight this enemy. It’s a nerd the medical community, the
with impressively put togeth- stories. Be on the right side of convention in hyperdrive. taxi/ livery drivers, those who
er lesson plans. this. Trouble-shooting and inno- are delivering our packages,
I am just incredibly thankful As Cuomo said, “How long vation is pouring out of these food and newspapers, those
our community has teachers and how well we get through smart heads. who are volunteering at food
and administrators that care this is up to us.” I am not an epidemiologist banks and senior distribution
so much for our kids. We are 2. Take your chronic medi- but have the tools for sifting centers, our buildings main-
so lucky to have them and it’s cations, especially your res- through the noise and at least tenance workers, porters and
times like these that make us piratory medications. For my offering context, framing and front desk, the elevator repair
realize it even more. asthmatic friends, there are resources for further reading. people, electricians, plumbers
I truly hope all of my fami- three things that will make the All the love to people I usually and of course, those who bring
ly, friends and neighbors stay hospital dangerous for you see but can’t and also a little us our news. If I left anyone
well and safe during these dif- (I speak for my area but can bit of thoughtfulness (regret?) out, please forgive me. Thank
ficult times especially those assume similar is happening about not making time to see you all for being their helping
who are medical profession- elsewhere). 1. The nebulized more of you before this. I plan us to cope during a very scary
als and first responders. treatments we give people on rectifying this once we get and dangerous time in our
God Bless, with wheezing and shortness through the coming trials. lives. Thanking you all.
LISA HAYDEN of breath spread the virus Love to everyone, and as is H Brownstein
more efficiently. Since there
is a shortage/prolonged turn-
FROM THE FRONT around time on testing, we
Dear Editor: are treating all respiratory pa- 1 handful of Parmesan cheese
As an Emergency Physi- tients as possibly having COV- 3 tablespoons olive oil
cian, I have been following ID and are greatly limiting
this from the beginning and use of nebulizer medications. Directions:
staying updated on develop- This limits our treatments to Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil
ments. So, I’m jumping back inhalers, which most of you to a heated pan. Add the protein
into the internet communica- already have. Which leads Minestrone Soup (or meat) and sauté with salt and
tion world mid-stream. Here to 2. As we pivot to inhalers, ala Sharon pepper until it browns.
are some current thoughts, this puts strains on hospital By Sharon Feldman Remove from pan and set
without specific order. supplies. 3. The hospital is a aside. Add another tablespoon
1. This is YOUR story. Be- place of viral spread and this Serves: 6-8 of oil and add the onion, carrots,
hind the data are narratives disease is much more dan- Ingredients: leaks, celery. Cook on medium
and you are responsible for gerous for people with under- 12-ounce plant-based protein until it softens.
what story you plan on writ- lying lung issues. If you are (or use chopped meat, ground In a separate pot, cook pasta
ing. We have two simple facts. in respiratory distress, come turkey or 6-8 slices cooked bacon using box directions.
A) You can spread disease be- to the hospital. But try hard or pancetta) Return meat to pan and add
fore or without having symp- to prevent the need by being 1 small onion, chopped small the beef stock. Toss in the kidney
toms. B) Everyone you in- diligent with maintenance 1 cup carrots, chopped or thin- beans, peas and spinach. Turn
teract with will interact with medications. These princi- ly sliced heat to medium low. Add the
others. Next time you meet ples also apply to stroke pre- 2/3 cup leaks, white part only pasta. Toss in Parmesan cheese.
with someone, pretend you vention, diabetic care, heart 2/3 cup celery, cut into small Stir to mix thoroughly.
have pre-symptomatic virus. medications, etc. Use the free pieces
Now picture all the people time afforded by quarantine 3 quarts (12 cups) beef stock or
they may choose or have to to organize your medications vegetable stock
meet with and then all the and take them. 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
people they meet. Take Fact 3. I have never been proud- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
A and now picture some of er of medicine and my place ½ cup of small dischi pasta
them sick. Picture a few of in it. Not only the medical ½ cup farfalle pasta
those people dying alone be- personnel, but the vast net- (don’t use long thin pasta)
cause there are no visitors work of support that allows us 1 15-ounce can red kidney
allowed in hospitals. Picture to see patients and save lives. beans, rinsed and drained
the creases on the nurse’s I want to give special shout- 2/3 cups of frozen peas, thawed
face as he finally has time to out to the environmental Handful of fresh baby spinach
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Lifelong Friendships - Betsy Morpurgo Kuhlmann

and Kristin O’Grady Franchock
By Marina Cregan to have a friend like Morpur-
go-Kuhlmann growing up, be-
It has been said that, “Every- cause she played the role of her
one has friends at various stages “sista-friend.” Even when the
of their lives, but only the lucky girls weren’t together, they in-
ones have the same friends dur- sisted on talking to each other
ing ALL stages of their lives.” on the phone as much as they
These words could not be more could. During a time before cell
true than they are for Betsy Mor-
purgo Kuhlmann and Kristin
O’Grady Franchock, who not
only have been friends since
they were just three years old,
but now continue their friend-
ship by watching their sixth
grade twins form their own life-
long friendship with each oth-
er, keeping their families closer
than ever.
Morpurgo-Kuhlmann and phones, Morpurgo-Kuhlmann
O’Grady-Franchock’s friend- said, “I remember being on the
ship began at Mrs. Brackley’s phone with Kristin in my house,
Nursery School on Cronston Ave where the phone was attached to
and Beach 137th Street. While the kitchen wall, and I stretched
most can’t remember specifics the phone wire to the dining
from their early childhood, both room. The funniest part is that
of these women say they’ll never we had no clue what was going
forget the day they met each oth- on around us...the phone wires
er. Morpurgo-Kuhlmann recalls, obviously stretched from room ebrate together. Whether it be pregnant with twins, the first per-
“I can remember vividly walk- to room getting in everyone’s hosting barbecues, enjoying son she called when she left her
ing down the basement steps way, but we didn’t really care. long beach days, family vaca- doctor’s office was not her hus-
to the school room and seeing Just knowing my best friend was tions, or bike-rides, the friend- band, Mark, but O’Grady-Fran-
Kristin. She had the cutest little on the receiving end of the call ship Morpurgo-Kuhlmann and chock. She said, “I remember
curls in her hair. She was sitting made us content.” O’Grady-Franchock formed saying something like, ‘I don’t
next to Marty McManus, and When it came time for college, in nursery school continues to know what voodoo you do, but I
just waved to me in a very unin- the duo was forced to go their live on through the next gen- just found out I’m having twins.’”
hibited manner...it’s safe to say separate ways. Morpurgo-Ku- eration. As if they didn’t al- Both Morpurgo-Kuhlmann and
I liked her right from the start!” hlmann attended Niagara Uni- ready have enough in common, O’Grady-Franchock’s twins are
O’Grady-Franchock laughed versity, and O’Grady-Franchock both girls even share the same currently in the sixth grade at St.
when reflecting on her first day attended Fairfield University, birthday month. Last sum- Francis de Sales Catholic Acad-
meeting Morpurgo-Kuhlmann, but their friendship remained mer, Morpurgo-Kuhlmann and emy together. Watching their
exclaiming, “Betsy has always just as strong as when they were O’Grady-Franchock celebrat- children grow up as such great
been my partner in crime, as together on the peninsula. Later, ed their 50th birthday together friends, O’Grady-Franchock
much as Marty McManus tried both girls met their husbands, on Beach 132nd. In addition to said, “Nothing makes me hap-
to be the third wheel!” From that Mark Kuhlmann and Darren both of their families in attend- pier than knowing we have our
moment on, the two became Franchock, and were eventu- ance for the birthday bash, the children to now create the same
inseparable, as they went on ally both each other’s Maids of girls were able to gather many memories we’ve created.”
to graduate from St. Francis de Honor. Although their husbands of their former classmates from Morpurgo-Kuhlmann and
Sales (‘83) and Stella Maris High were both “outsiders,” these SFDS Class of ‘83 to ring in the O’Grady-Franchock both con-
School (‘87) together. The girls Rockaway girls showed them big 5-0. The bash had live music, sider themselves incredibly
grew up around the corner from how to love the “sand in their where they remixed Rick Spring- blessed to not only still be best
one another on Beach 133rd and toes.” “They’ve both developed a field’s classic, “I wish that I was friends 48 years later, but to
Beach 134th Streets, and trave- love for corn-hole and Rockaway Eggie’s girl,” in honor of their watch their children form their
led to school together every day. Beach! Our families have only dear friend, Eddie Tolan, and own friendships together. As
And because O’Grady-Fran- grown closer and closer over the they all sang, “Summer of 69,” Morpurgo-Kuhlmann said,
chock never seemed to be ready years,” O’Grady-Franchock said in honor of the year they were “From beach days, to birthday
on time, Morpurgo-Kuhlmann about their spouses. Now, both born. parties, to proms and having
always found herself walking girls and their families live in In 2008, both family’s fun children together, our friend-
the opposite direction of school Belle Harbor and spend almost DOUBLED. The two besties were ship has stood the test of time.
to wait for her best friend on the every moment together. not only pregnant at the same We’re both fortunate enough to
corner of Beach 134th Street. No matter what the occa- time, but they were both preg- have bought homes in our won-
O’Grady-Franchock ex- sion, both the Kuhlmann and nant with twins! When Morpur- derful Belle Harbor community,
pressed how grateful she was Franchock families always cel- go-Kuhlmann found out she was which we will always call home!”
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By Katie McFadden
Look For the Helpers keychain, check out Rockaway- on the Friends of Rockaway
Gypsea.com. Use code: ROCKA- Beach Facebook page.
“When I was a boy and I WAYSTRONG for free shipping. Nursing facilities can be lone-
would see scary things in the For more info, check out Rocka- ly places, and even more so now
news, my mother would say to wayGypsea on Instagram. with most preventing visitors
me, ‘Look for the helpers. You TheMeatUp Grill, a local- from meeting loved ones. Rock-
will always find people who are ly-based catering company away WISH is doing what they
helping.’” – Fred Rogers. which had a winter spot in Riis can to make sure nursing facili-
As with any scary ordeal, the Park, is running a Soup-4-Sup- ty residents feel loved. They are
helpers, are helping. Despite port effort to help keep first re- asking local kids (or adults!) to
the uncertainty and chaos, sponders full. To help support create cards or draw pictures
many in Rockaway are doing the effort, donations can be for the residents to help bring
what they can to make this a lit- made at TheMeatupGrill.com. a smile to their faces. Helen
tle easier on those who may not So far, they have prepared and Hanning Arena, who works in
have it so easy. In the hopes of delivered more than 500 soups a nursing facility, will Lysol any
spreading positivity, here are a hospitals and local businesses to healthcare workers and other items before bringing them to
few examples of how locals and by providing food for healthcare first responders across the city. her facility, to give to the resi-
businesses are helping each oth- workers from area restaurants. Charlie D’Ancano of Geor- dents. All cards and drawings
er. The organization uses donated gina’s Bakery has been helping can be dropped off in the basket
Rockaway is Rockaway Strong money to pay for meals from locals by offering to pick up any by the mailbox at the Belle Har-
and Randi of Rockaway Gypsea local restaurants to help feed supplies or groceries for those bor Yacht club (533 Beach 126th
is doing her part to make sure healthcare workers between who can’t leave their homes. Street) by April 10.
it’s not forgotten. She is making their busy shifts and they have Now, he’s going further. Geor- We hope to share more in-
“Rockaway Strong” keychains agreed to add St. John’s Epis- gina’s Bakery on Beach 116th stances of people and business-
that will benefit a good cause. copal Hospital to their list. So, Street, now open between 12 es doing what they can to help
The engraved brass keychains by showing you’re “Rockaway p.m. and 8 p.m., is offering free others through this crisis. If you
are available for $19.95 and $9 Strong” and buying a keychain, coffee and a cookie to all first know of any that are worth shar-
from each sale will go to Queens your money also goes toward responders. “We’re here for you ing, please email Katie@rocka-
Feeds Hospitals, an organization helping local businesses and guys. We appreciate everything waytimes.com
that has formed to support area those at St. John’s. To order a you’re doing,” D’Ancano wrote
Paying it Forward with Fashion Forward Face Masks

By Katie McFadden However, the demand in exchange for the good deed,
came in from near and but she’s turned it all down. “I
Her stores shut down, but far. “I’ve had people just feel like this is good karma.
she got to work. write me from Hawaii, It doesn’t cost me a lot to make
Like many business owners Texas, California, and the masks and I just want to
across the state, Rockaway I just started shipping give back to a lot of people who
resident Jamie Stuart McLeod them out to healthcare are struggling. It’s a rough time
had to close the doors of her workers across the coun- right now,” Stuart McLeod said.
Beach 129th clothing store, try,” Stuart McLeod said. “I just wanted to do this for my
Polly & Esther, due to corona- But her main priority is heart. They’re made with love.”
virus-related shutdowns. But helping those at home. While the masks aren’t med-
she never stopped working. She has donated masks ical grade, healthcare workers
Instead, she decided to turn to local healthcare work- have been utilizing them as
her material used for tops, ers at St. John’s Episco- covers for surgical masks and
into something that’s now in pal Hospital and their as an extra barrier of protection
high demand—face masks. satellite office on Beach against coronavirus germs. Es-
Healthcare workers to EMTs they’re hard to come by. The 129th Street. Last weekend, she sential workers across the state
to NYPD employees and oth- washable, reusable polyester had a line of cars outside her and country have shared pho-
er essential workers are now fabric masks, which attach at home, filled with neighbors tos of themselves wearing the
sporting the latest lifesaving the ears with elastic, were an waiting to pick up a few. And as masks, which Stuart McLe-
fashion by Polly & Esther. But instant hit among neighbors we go to press, Stuart McLeod od has been sharing on her
these colorful, floral-print and demand grew. She even- says she’s on her way to Stop PollyAndEsther Instagram and
masks are doing much more tually started making them out & Stop to provide masks to the Facebook pages.
than making a fashion state- of a Brooklyn-based factory cashiers and other staff mem- As we go to press, Stuart
ment. They’re potentially sav- that normally manufactures bers who don’t have masks. So McLeod says she is low on sup-
ing lives. And Stuart McLeod is wholesale clothing items for far, she’s made and donated ply, but expects to have 600
doing it all for free. her stores and shared photos 1,200 and Stuart McLeod is just more by next week. If you’re in
After closing her stores two of the masks on local social getting started. need of a mask, reach out to
weeks ago, Stuart McLeod media pages, saying anyone Many have offered to pay Stu- her on Facebook at Jamie Stu-
started making face masks who wanted them, could have art McLeod and one neighbor art McLeod or www.facebook.
in her home at a time when them, at no cost. even offered a bottle of whiskey com/jamie.s.mcleod
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Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Students

Remain ‘Tiger Tough’ With Online Learning
By Kami-Leigh Agard
Weeks before Nassau and Suf-

folk Counties shuttered public
and private schools on Monday,
March 16, due to the COVID-19
Crisis, the wheels were already
turning in the head of Lawrence
Woodmere Academy’s (LWA)
Headmaster, Brian O’Connell.
For O’Connell, it was not a mat-
ter of—if schools were closing,
but—when, and he wanted to en-
sure LWA students, teachers and
administration were well ahead
of the game for a new virtual real- already in week three of remote We have that flexibility because ward, and not necessarily think
ity—online remote learning. The learning. Students and their par- we’re an independent private only in terms of brick-and-mor-
private nonsectarian school is in ents are beyond relieved and school. We do not require high tar. Perhaps the turmoil created
week three of its virtual mode of pleased,” O’Connell said. pressure and stakes Regents test- by this current crisis will cause the
teaching and learning interac- With LWA preparing weeks being so all of the students can earn vested interests of the educational
tion, and judging from students fore, and because it is a nonsec- their credits and still graduate.” industry, including its ruling bu-
and parents, LWA is definitely “Ti- tarian private school, meaning Comments from students and reaucracy, to consider a shift of
ger Tough,” a leading example of they didn’t have to wait for the their families on the LWA Face- our paradigm and go deeper.”
when an exemplary captain is at public Nassau County school clo- book page exemplify the gratitude The online courses that will
the helm, steering his ship through sure mandate, LWA announced for the easy transition. “Bravo to be offered for the Upper School
stormy waters. And what’s even the closure of its physical doors LWA! You all are amazing. Your include: AP English Language,
more forward-thinking of O’Con- to students on Thursday, March early preparations have made Creative Writing, American Liter-
nell and the LWA team, is their 12. The next day, teachers re- our transition to remote learning ature, Reading the World, Search
novel plan to extend their gained ported to work to iron out wrin- without any pauses in between a for Self: Identity in Literature,
knowledge to families with chil- kles, share ideas, and fine tune great relief for myself and my fam- AP Biology, Physics, Astronomy,
dren in other schools, who may be the LWAmazing Online Protocol. ily. One less worry at this time. As General Chemistry, Chemistry
experiencing hardships or need Without missing a day of teaching I hear about other schools scram- Honors, Introduction to Statistics,
supplemental support in adjusting and learning, students and teach- bling to set up. Thank you, Mr. Advanced Algebra, High School
to this new age of remote learning. ers were already practicing the O!!!” commented one parent. Calculus, Geometry, History of
O’Connell, fondly referred to as remote online process through Now LWA is sharing what Women, Modern World History,
“Mr. O,” is a Rockaway native and Google Hangouts and Goog- they’ve learned. LWA is in the U.S. History, U.S. History: WW1-
resident, known for his stellar for- le Meet and then, on Monday, process of inviting families with Present, American & Global Civ-
mer role as principal of P.S. 114, March 16 at 10 a.m., teachers were students from other schools who ics, World Languages taught in
and then for being the founding teaching live from their homes! may be interested in getting sup- specific languages: Spanish 1, 2,
principal of Scholars’ Academy LWA Director of Admissions plemental support and tutoring 4, 5; Spanish Language & Culture,
Middle and High School. It’s no Luke Davis said, “Because our on the online learning platform. AP Spanish Language & Culture,
surprise that, he was the winner of teachers and students were al- “We’re interested in speaking French 2 & 3, Drawing & Painting,
this year’s Blackboard Award for ready trained and capable of com- with leaders of other schools in Fashion Design & Sewing, Inte-
Excellence in Education Leader- pleting the online learning tasks, the community and letting them grated U.S. Lit and History.
ship from New York Family mag- it was a seamless integration to a know there is an opportunity for Keep in mind for security and
azine. And on March 2, O’Connell remote access learning platform, families to benefit from our re- legal reasons, LWA is offering a
stepped in as LWA’s Headmaster, and we’re happy to report that it’s mote online learning model; al- limited number of supportive ac-
and hit the ground running as going well.” most like a tutoring/supplemen- cess to their courses via the admin-
COVID-19 was increasingly be- As for how long this online learn- tal learning/instruction for their istrators of area schools, not via
coming a fierce worldwide pan- ing platform will continue, Davis children,” Davis said. direct parent interaction, on an
demic. said, “It’s such an ever-changing LWA plans to launch this sup- availability basis. If parents are in-
“I met with my several key climate, so we jumped the gun, plemental program from April to terested in exploring the benefits of
teachers and administrators to which was a genius move on our June. an independent school education,
create a cohesive plan to contin- part, because it helped integrate O’Connell, a true education they must contact: admissions@
ue our students’ education. Since everyone, and we’ll continue this forward-thinker said, “We’re in lawrencewoodmere.org or email
early January, I tracked what was platform for as long as necessary. a very dark and murky storm the Director of Admissions Luke
happening with COVID-19. I We’re servicing both internation- right now, where we’re able to Davis at ldavis@lawrencewood-
knew school closures were com- al and domestic students from maintain connection, a sense of mere.org. LWA does have a finan-
ing and I wanted LWA to be ready. pre-K through grade 12. Besides comfort and normalcy with each cial aid review process. For general
We started planning and prepar- academics, there are also athletic other through technology. Online info about LWA, visit: www.law-
ing our lower, middle and upper and physical education compo- learning platforms are making rencewoodmere.org, email: info@
school faculty to launch our on- nents. LWA is really at the fore- me rethink how we can redefine lawrencewoodmere.org or call:
line platform. Our students are front of remote access learning. teaching and learning going for- 516-374-9000.
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Movies, God, Vodka

attention should be paid to those With the falling price of oil, the frankly, I must admit that, if God
couples who now find it amusing price of a gallon of unleaded gas- really does exist, then He (or She)
to write, "REDRUM" on the bed- oline in our area has also fallen really does have a rather morbid
room wall while their partner is almost 11% from where it was this sense of humor.
showering. time last year. Thus, we are faced My 70th birthday is fast ap-
I also find that during this stress- with a glut of inexpensive gas for proaching next week, and I have
ful time, I tend to spend an inordi- our cars which, unfortunately, all decided that I will spend the en-
nate amount of time seeking out sit idly parked on empty streets tire day watching those movies
those world leaders who think due to the "stay at home" edict in that reflect the uncertainty of our
outside the box for ways to com- place to combat the spread of the time. I have squirreled away cop-
bat this problem. Case in point, Coronavirus. Adding insult to in- ies of “The Shining,” “Contagion,”
in the Eastern European country jury, we have also foolishly seen “The Seventh Seal,” “Outbreak,”
of Belarus, borders remain open, fit to allow the extinction of the “The Flu, Carriers,” “Panic in the
quarantines are non-existent, and grand American entertainment Streets,” and finally, one of my
President Alexander Lukashenko tradition of the drive-in movie favorites, Disney's “Chicken Lit-
remains unmoved by the Coro- theater. All I could think about tle.” Everyone questions my last
navirus pandemic. Lukashenko was the old cliché: "all dressed up choice but if you really pay atten-
has refused to implement a lock- with nowhere to go." tion, the moral of the tradition-
down in the country of roughly 9.5 Now, I am not an overly reli- al Chicken Little story is to have
million people, reportedly sug- gious individual but, as a veteran courage, even when it feels like
Being stuck in the house pro- gesting that others have done so of a Catholic school education the sky is falling.
vides me with ample oppor- as an act of “frenzy and psychosis.” (the Sisters of Charity in elemen- Nevertheless, truth be told, on
tunity to ponder those issues I Instead, President Lukashenko is tary school and the Christian my birthday I may also borrow
would have otherwise never even encouraging his citizens to drink Brothers in high school), I find from the remedy proffered by
thought about prior to this pan- vodka (unless working) and visit that I tend to leave all my options President Alexander Lukashen-
demic. For instance, I wonder the sauna at least twice a week to open regarding the actual pres- ko but, instead of vodka, I may
how many divorce lawyers are stay healthy. In no way am I en- ence of a Supreme Being (aka: Big substitute some real Irish potato
salivating while waiting for their dorsing this politician's prophy- Kahuna in the sky) who may be whiskey or Poitin.
phone to ring as the number of laxis, but I do admire his socially keeping a tally of all my misdeeds Stay safe.
days spouses are confined to- conscious admonishment for im- while engaged in this big reality Broad Channel, why would an-
gether keeps growing. Particular bibing while at work. show we call life. Speaking quite yone want to live anywhere else?
Creating New Routines In This New Normal

Life With Our
“Artistic” Child survival and our children’s fu-
ture. I reached out to Leonard
your child language,” Leonard
said.
not really know what they
should be doing. So there re-
for tips on how to navigate this She also stressed that kids ally is a huge parent training/
By Kami-Leigh Agard new normal with our special need to be able to have fun coaching component. Howev-
children, especially in regard with things such as building a er, to everyone’s defense, we
Readers—no doubt about to keeping their learning and fort; sensory activities like fill- weren’t prepared for this, so
it. Our world has radical- fun going, amidst keeping our ing up the bathtub with bub- now we’re trying to figure it
ly shifted because of COV- sanity as caregivers. bles and shaving cream, or a out. This is why I’m writing a
ID-19. Many of our everyday According to Leonard, first bucket with raw oatmeal. “Use training, focusing on more of a
routines have been shak- and foremost—establish an this time to discover your kids parent training/coaching kind
en—from how we gather as everyday routine. “That’s the again,” Leonard said. of model for providers because
families, a once simple run most important, not just for “It’s also about your men- not all my students can do tele-
to the supermarket to how your children, but for you as tal health. I recommend for health.”
our school children are being a parent. Write it out, follow parents to daily find a quiet As Leonard stated, “Maybe
propelled into online learn- it every day. Not that you have space, where for a few minutes there is some bigger meaning
ing. As local Laura O’Connor to be rigid but having a sem- they can relax, breathe and to all of this. Maybe it’s a time
Leonard, a veteran special blance of a routine is essen- have a time out. Tell the fam- when we all need to be staying
education administrator and tial. For example, when we ily, ‘When I’m in this spot that home, reflecting and appreci-
founder of ABA Tree, stated, first get out of bed, we’re going means nobody should talk or ating the things that we don’t
“In everything I ever planned to brush our teeth, wash our bother me,’” she said. get to appreciate often. When
for, never did I write—what hands, have breakfast, then Leonard also shared that the this is all over, you’re going
to do in case of a pandemic?” we’re going to get dressed. whole idea of life being com- to see people hugging every-
And folks, Leonard hit the And in those routines, there’s pletely different is causing anx- where.”
nail on the head. None of us so much you can teach. For ex- iety not just for parents and Join Rockaway Beach Au-
ever expected, must less were ample, when laying out their their children, but teachers. tism Families at our FREE in-
prepared for such a surreal clothes in the morning, you “No one I spoke to was pre- teractive online support group,
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yes we’re creatures of habit, they want. ‘Point to which ing for everyone. The Google more info, visit Facebook page:
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Unemployment, Isn’t Working

By Marina Cregan working. Social media is ex- when his office was emailed by page, Friends of Rockaway
ploding with local residents ex- people attempting to apply for Beach, in hopes to help others
Although many New Yorkers pressing their frustration about unemployment. Ulrich stated, alleviate their frustrations. She
are flooding social media with their inability to apply for un- “As you know, the NYSDOL is posted, “Go to labor.ny.gov.
props for Governor Cuomo and employment benefits. The receiving the highest number Create an online account,
the way New York State is han- website: labor.ny.gov/ui, has of online claims and requests within 3-4 days, they will send
dling this pandemic, frustra- continuously crashed, causing for information...They are also you a letter telling how much
tion levels are extremely high people to not be able to apply. extending telephone filing you will get and what days to
due to some glitches in the sys- Additionally, the phones are hours. My Deputy Chiefs of claim your benefits...Hope this
tem that the city and state have busy as people attempt to call. Staff, Ciara Dooley and Robby helps!” Many people respond-
not yet been able to rectify. In an effort to address this is- Schwach, are CC'd on this re- ed to this post that they have
On Thursday, March 26, The sue, NYSDOL has set up a sys- ply. They can assist if you need not been as lucky. Perspective
New York State Department of tem based on the applicants’ help with any other issue.” applicants have many ques-
Labor (NYSDOL) released an last name, instructing them Community liaison, Michael tions, not only about the appli-
updated amount of unemploy- when to call. This is an attempt Matteo, from Assemblywoman cation process, but about the
ment insurance weekly claims. to decrease the number of peo- Stacey Pheffer Amato’s office, extra $600 that has been pro-
In the week ending on March ple applying at the same time. has also been available to pro- posed in the stimulus bill and
21, the NYSDOL recorded an The system is based on the first vide assistance for those ex- about retroactive pay for those
increase of over three million letter of your last name, Mon- periencing frustration getting who are unable to get through
people applying for unemploy- day A-F, Tuesday G-N, and in touch with the NYSDOL. to apply.
ment insurance. The NYSDOL Wednesday O-Z. NYSDOL has Matteo provided additional in- As we enter week three of stay
will release unemployment also extended their filing hours formation to help those out of at home orders, and frustration
rates for March 2020 on April from Monday through Thurs- work due to COVID-19 so they level continues to increase,
8. However, the tragic reality day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri- could apply for cash and food clearly posts such as Ander-
is that these statistics do not day 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat- assistance through New York son’s show that social media is
come close the number of peo- urday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The City’s Human Resource Ad- once again serving as a forum
ple still attempting to apply for phone number to call is 1-888- ministration (HRA). Their in- for New Yorkers to realize that
unemployment. 209-8124. formation line is 718-557-1399. they are not alone, and to assist
In a frustrating example of Councilman Eric Ulrich re- Local, Tara Anderson, posted one another, much like after
irony, unemployment, isn’t sponded almost immediately some advice on the Facebook Superstorm Sandy.
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