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VOL. 4, NO.
32 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018
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S Sp e r t a r Coveted Arverne Athlete,
Christian Izien,
Sets Football Dreams Forward
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'Stay Focused' is local high

school football star, Christian
Izien’s motto. Throughout his
illustrious high school football
Winter career, Izien kept his eyes on
the prize, which culminated in
SPECIAL!
a football scholarship with Rut-
gers University’s Scarlet Knights,
a member of the Big Ten Con-
ference’s East Division with an
all-time record of 651–646–42, I thought why not come back to
Confidence is not something we are ranking 37th in total victories NY, and play football for a NYC
born with... it is something that we learn. among National Collegiate Ath-
letics Association Football Bowl
high school, not just to make
myself more recognized, but the
sub-division programs. After city overall? I ended up at Eras-
2 MONTH REGISTRATION hearing about Izien, described
by NJ.com as “the 3-star Brook-
mus Hall in Brooklyn, one of the
top football programs when it
Includes Free Uniform lyn speedster,” The Rockaway
Times (RT) met with the 17-year-
comes to producing Division I
talent on the East Coast.
old, 5’10”, 180-pound, Arverne RT: When did you start playing
Weapons By the Sea resident with a 3.7
grade point average, to learn
football?
Izien: I feel like I’ve always
Training more about his football career,
why Rutgers and what keeps him
been running around with a ball
in my hands. However, I started
TAI CHI Pre-K Youth,
focused. Upon meeting him, we
found Izien’s quiet and humble
playing organized, contact foot-
ball when I was six years old. My
Class Teen, Adult demeanor belies not only his older brother also played foot-
Thursday 5pm Best Cardio
size, but his accomplishments. ball, so I guess I was meant to
In Rockaway Classes RT: As one of 2018’s top ath-

lete recruits, you have a nation-
play.
RT: What has kept you so
Cardio Kick Boxing al rank of 1541, athletic rank of
112 and NY rank of 17. How does
steadfastly focused on the sport?
Izien: It’s easy to fall into dis-
Tue/Fri. 8pm, that feel? tractions wherever you are and
Sunday 9am Izien: I’m still taking it all in. It whatever you are doing. What
all started when I was a junior at kept me focused was seeing how
Pope John XXIII Regional High good I was at the sport, and be-
School in Sparta, NJ, where I being encouraged by others who
Our Martial Art classes teach LIFE SKILLS - skills and TRAITS came highly ranked. Then when saw my potential. My family,
CHILDREN NEED to excel in school and in today's competitive world. I came to NY, my rank went even friends and coaches kept en-
higher. I knew people knew couraging me by saying, “You
Character Building Starts Early AAU KARATE about me, but I didn’t know the
‘right’ people knew about me.
got this far, keep it up, stay fo-
cused.’ I always kept their words
Join Our Pre-K Program Now! PROGRAM RT: You’ve attended three at the back of my mind, so as the
schools in your high school ca- years flew pass, it wasn’t difficult
HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED: reer, why? for me to stay focused. I got bet-
* Goal Setting + Self Discipline Izien: I started high school in
Queens at St. Francis Prep. I was
ter at the sport, got more recog-
nition and as a result, look where
* Respect for Adults there for my freshman and soph- I am today.
* Confidence & Self Esteem omore year. I liked it, had a lot of RT: While playing football at
friends and grew a lot of relation- Rutgers, you’ve chosen to major
* Physical Fitness + Self-Defense ships that I maintain to this day. in Finance. Why?
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However, it was time for me to go Izien: I’m pretty good at
elsewhere to expand my oppor- math, and Rutgers has one of
112-20 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park tunities and name so I could get
more nationally recognized by
the top business schools in the
country with a great connec-
(Across from Stop & Shop Shopping Center) coaches, other players and even tion to Wall Street. God forbid,
718-945-1618 the media. So for my junior year,
I ended up going to Pope John in
if football does not work out for
aaumetrokarate@aol.com NJ. However, for my senior year, Continued on page 3

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SUPER STAR! Ezien: I play all over the field,
Continued from Page 2 but at Rutgers I will be playing
me after college, at least I will strong and free safety. It’s a pret-
not only be coachable, but em- ty important job, where you get
ployable. recognized for when you mess
RT: You were aggressively re- up or do a great job.
cruited by 10 other schools in- RT: How long have you lived in
cluding UConn, Florida Atlantic Rockaway?
University, Fordham and Sacred Izien: I have lived here all
Heart to name a few. Why Rut- my life with my family. We
gers? lived in the Beach 20s and 60s,
Izien: I chose Rutgers because then when Arverne By The Sea
now I will have the chance to (ABTS) was created, we moved
compete at the highest level of into the development. However,
college football in the Big 10 after Hurricane Sandy, we lost
Conference, which I consid- everything and relocated into
er one of the most competitive another part of ABTS.
conferences. It’s always great to RT: How does your family feel Izien: Ever since I was young, dreams come true. There have
get that experience and national about you scoring a Rutgers foot- my older brother and I would been times when I didn't want to
exposure by playing in front of ball scholarship? run the boardwalk back-and- play, felt discouraged, but if you
hundreds of thousands of fans. Izien: My parents are ecstatic! forth from where we lived in Arv- have the right network of peo-
Also, Rutgers is close to home. We’ve worked for this for years! erne to the end on Beach 126th ple encouraging and supporting
My family has watched me play They’ve always believed in me Street. We would do feet-work you, it helps you stay focused.
basically every game of my life, and invested a lot in my edu- drills to help with speed and en- RT: Lastly, Super Bowl is this
and Rutgers is only an hour or cation. They are a major part of durance. And what better place Sunday. Care to share who you’re
two drive away, so they will al- why and how I kept focused. My to do it than on the beachfront? rooting for?
ways be able to come watch me mom is my manager, and she’s RT: Any advice for young locals Izien: I’m a big NFC guy, so
play. And again, Rutgers has a so happy that this is all happen- aspiring to their goals? I’m going to have to go with the
great business program, also na- ing for us. Izien: Stay focused. If you Eagles, but admittedly, I’m a
tionally ranked. So it’s a win-win RT: How do you incorporate know what you want, go after it. Carolina Panthers fan, but they
going to Rutgers. living in Rockaway, our beauti- It’s not impossible. I’m not the got booted out earlier, so for the
RT: What position will you be ful beachfront community, into first, and I definitely will not be Super Bowl, I’m rooting for the
playing at Rutgers? your training? the last young person see their Eagles.
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taking a stand and boycotting plus fun giveaways during the
due to political statements, or game. In Roxbury, the AOH’s
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Pansification
spotted me and the lovely tist for years and he’s like — ed by the statements or ac-
bride on a bicycle built for what the hell? You were nev- tions of others. And this has
two, he almost lost his mind. er like this before. I see the nothing to do with politics.
He demanded that I come bubble over his head: What a Snowflakes can be liberal or
out as a public pansy. pansy. conservative. Oddly enough,
I’m already on record as The internet confirms that it can be a compliment or an
A friend has insisted I being a weenie. I sometimes I am not alone in this crazy insult. I guess it’s a matter of
write about the pansification like my alcohol disguised in need to swallow. context and tone.
of society. We’re all a bunch fruity drinks. And sometimes My friend, the manly man I don’t know what he ex-
of sissies, weenies, cryba- I leave the little umbrella in with two poodles, asks me pects from me. I’m a writer
bies and yes, pansies. Pan- the glass while I drink. I fight if I was one of those fathers — what’s more pansy than
sies equals pansification, I to keep my pinky extending who carried babies in front that? Though, just for the
guess. out. in one of those — what are record, I type with a ham-
It’s been a weekly thing for But also I’m scared of they? — BabyBjörn things. I mer and spit chewing tobac-
a while. He storms into the things now that I never did not. He tells me this con- co into a cup (in this case, I
RT office and barks: When knew could scare you. Take traption is the clearest ex- don’t need to swallow).
are you gonna write about the dentist. Plenty of peo- ample of pansification. I don’t want to name my
pansification?! What, you ple fear going to the dentist. I don’t take him all that Mr. Macho friend, but I fig-
don’t have the nerve? The drill, the needles, the seriously because he is a ure some of you have seen
Maybe barks is the wrong exposed nerves. Being a lit- man with two poodles. I am him on the beach with his
word. I mean, these demands tle apprehensive seems rea- afraid to ask but I suspect poodles or going into Spa
come from a man with not sonable to me. But my latest they have matching sweat- Rockaway for a facial.
one, but two, poodles. Noth- fear? My need to swallow, ers.
ing against poodles, but if (easy now, I’ve heard the I don’t act all that offend-
you’re gonna get all Clint jokes!). The dentist doesn’t ed when he wonders aloud Want To Get
Eastwood and John Wayne
on me, you might hold off on
want me to move, but I have
to swallow. I have to friggin’
about my masculinity lest
he think I’m a snowflake. A In Touch?
showing me pictures of how swallow. About every ten snowflake, according to the Send Email to
cute they are. He drinks a lot seconds. This claustropho- Urban Dictionary, is a very
of diet iced tea, too. bic-like feeling overcomes sensitive person. Someone Mail@RockawayTimes.com
Not long ago, when he me. I’ve had the same den- who is easily hurt or offend-
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city-owned lot on Beach 80th the bridge will have to be re- peninsula and in Jamaica Bay.
Street being used by a com- placed for sure! The Mayor made the case that
pany for JFK parking. Lo’ and ***** residents felt vulnerable to the
behold, the lot is now empty Speaking of resiliency, there is beach erosion that’s so obvious.
(save for school buses, which a push for off-shore wind projects The Lieutenant General “agreed
are supposed to vacate as thanks to the Governor saying to accelerate the project time-
well). Will the marina project the state would invest some $15 line by expediting beachfront
***** get back on track? Stay tuned. million towards development. protections and continuing to
Rep. Gregory Meeks, who ***** The Sane Energy Project team is move forward on bayside in-
represents Rockaway in Con- Charles Cheswick of Breezy holding an open meeting regard- vestments.” Now, let’s see what
gress, chose to boycott the wrote to the Office of Inspec- ing the benefits of offshore wind they mean by expediting.
President’s State of the Un- tor General of the Triboro while maintaining its opposition *****
ion on Tuesday night. He Bridges and Tunnels Au- to the Williams pipeline. The Another reminder: The 18th
was joined by several others thority concerning the past meeting is February 9 from 6:30 – Annual Rockaway Plunge is
as well. Some Rockawayans 10 years of repairs on the 8:45 p.m. at Challenge Prep, 1526 Saturday, February 3 in Breezy.
took exception and took Marine Parkway Bridge, and Central Avenue, Far Rockaway. Visit RockawayPlunge.com for
the chance to blast the con- about how the bridge is man- Another meeting is in the works details.
gressman on past corruption aged and holds up during at Seaside Library in Rockaway *****
charges. high winds. The response he Park. Just ahead, Saturday, February
***** received said the bridge gets ***** 10 is the annual Poseidon Prom,
The Graybeards held their a complete inspection every And still on the subject of which helps raise some money
annual Dinner Dance fund- two years and concluded resiliency… commuters had for that great fall event, Posei-
raiser last Saturday and it with this somewhat puzzling floodwaters to contend with don’s Parade. It’s at the Knights
was another big success. conclusion: “Long term re- on Tuesday morning, particu- of Columbus and $40 gets you
The small group of men (and siliency needs of the Rocka- larly around Beach 59th Street an open bar and some lite bites –
women!), who manage tick- way Crossings will determine and Broad Channel. It’s a good can’t beat that.
et and raffle sales, and do a if the existing bridge is to thing that Mayor de Blasio met *****
million little things, don’t be maintained or replaced.” with U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Our last give-away of St. John’s
get nearly the credit they de- Hmmm, replaced? Maybe neers Commander Lieutenant Basketball is for Senior Night on
serve. Great job! the Army Corps of Engineers General Todd T. Semonite. Ac- Wednesday, February 28. Mail
***** will have that in its Refor- cording to City Hall, the meet- your interest for 4 tickets to Mail@
Power of the press? A couple mulation Study. Then again, ing focused largely on coastal RockawayTimes.com (even if
weeks ago, we reported on a by the time that comes out, protections on the Rockaway you mailed us previously).
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Rockaway Point Vollies: Protecting

the Community for 104 Years
Boardwalk
PIZ Z E
R I A • R E S TA U R A N T
By Kami-Leigh Agard
When walking into the Rock-
away Point Volunteer Fire De-
partment (RPVFD) building in
and better without our commu-
nity’s support,” she said.
Lining the walls of the build-
ing’s second floor are memora-
Breezy Point, your heart would bilia from the past, which thank-
AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA be immediately warmed by the fully were not lost in the storm.
- 68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd - big smiles of their band of vol- Photos from the early years pow-
lies. Last Wednesday, January 24, erfully illustrate the department’s
347-619-8002 The Rockaway Times was hon- deep-rooted Breezy history.
ored with an opportunity to tour There are even old fire cans craft-
RPVFD’s building (204-26 Rock- ily converted into lamps.
away Point Blvd), meet with the Established in 1914, RPVFD, a
volunteers and attend the depart- 501C3 nonprofit, serves the pri-
CATER YOUR ment’s weekly fire drill. Though it vate beachfront communities of
was a frigid, breezy evening, at 7 Rockaway Point & Breezy Point
NEXT PARTY p.m., the firehouse was already on the Rockaway peninsula. Op-
WITH US! packed with volunteers, widely
ranging in ages and backgrounds.
erating as one of the nine remain-
ing volunteer fire departments
ORDER 3 FOOT Some are still in high school, oth-
ers college students and the rest
in NYC, its members respond to
700 alarms annually, providing
HEROS! working full-time jobs. However,
what unites them? Their deter-
fire, water rescue and basic life
support (BLS) level Emergency
mination to protect and care for Medical Services (EMS) transport
the surrounding communities of services. Dispatched by Breezy
THE BIG GAME families that they love.
RPVFD secretary, and former
Point’s private security force,
RPVFD responds with the Point
S P E C I A L lieutenant and acting captain of
the department’s rescue team
Breeze and Roxbury Volunteer
Fire Departments, with each de-
during Hurricane Sandy, Lauren partment providing a specialty
Two Large Plain Pies Willis, is a watch commander at
NYC Emergency Management
service such as extrication and
water rescue. What sets RPVFD
(NYCEM), (formerly the Office apart from other NYC volunteer
$
30.99 of Emergency Management or
OEM). “I love my job, every sec-
ond of it, but I could never give
fire departments is their prowess
in water rescues as they are am-
ply equipped with water-specif-
up volunteering here,” Willis ic rescue equipment, including
– OR – said. “When I first started vol-
unteering, I was the ‘little kid’
survival suits, rescue cans and
even surfboards. In addition,
here. From a young age, I learned their trucks’ four-wheel drive
One Large Plain Pie how to save people’s lives, while
making friends. RPVFD is a great
power enables them to access
the uniquely narrow beachfront
outlet for kids. It keeps them out roads of Breezy and nearby Rox-
& 20 Wings of trouble, while giving them an
invaluable skillset they can im-
bury in any weather.
RPVFD consists of truck, engine
plement every day in every as- and rescue companies, which all
$
WE
DELIVER
30.99 pect of their lives, whether inside
the community or beyond. Look
at the job I do today at NYCEM.
fall under the umbrella of their
emergency nonprofit corpora-
tion. RPVFD’s senior officers, be-
RPVFD prepared me for that,” she sides Willis, include: Department
INCLUDING said. Chief Jimmy Morton (who works
TO Willis also emphasized the full-time with the NYC Depart-
BREEZY strong familial relationship the ment of Sanitation); Deputy Chief
POINT volunteers not only share with of Operations Steve Mastrandrea;
each other, but with the commu- Deputy Chief of Administration
nities they serve at large. “Like Artie Lighthall, (who recently cel-
347.619.8002 the rest of Breezy and Roxbury,

Hurricane Sandy decimated our
building and equipment. We
ebrated 50 years of service with
the department); Captain of Fire
Co. Brian McNamee, (a full-time
were totally inundated with wa- college student); Captain of Res-
FREE DELIVERY ter, but the community band-
ed together to help us rebuild.
cue Co. James Traver, (a nurse);
two lieutenants of Fire Co.: Mat-
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PENINSULA Neighbors donated furniture, thew Piccione, Jr., (a reserve of
INCLUDING BREEZY POINT AND BROAD CHANNEL local artists donated their paint- the U.S. Marine Corps) and Pat-
ings to brighten up our space. We rick Cusack; two lieutenants of
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Rescue Co.: Daniel Traver (stud-
ying to be a nurse like his brother,
James) and Christina Arasin, (a
public school special education
teacher and sister of Chief Mor-
ton).
Working with the senior officers
are scores of eager volunteers.
Anyone of any age can volunteer
with the department, however, to eration company. “Unlike other discussed what could be done Before each meeting and drill
be a junior firefighter, you have volunteer fire companies, who more efficiently next time, espe- at the firehouse, one of the vollies
to be age 15 and over, and pass just work around basic rescue, cially when faced with an actual said that they all say the Pledge
a background check. Also all as- we also focus on saving property, rescue. of Allegiance and the Fireman’s
piring junior firefighters have to which is a major priority of small One new recruit, Belle Harbor Prayer. He said, “In the Fireman’s
take a fire certification course vulnerable communities such as resident, Rachel Sito, was there to Prayer, what jumps out for me is
offered at institutions such as ours that are close to the water. watch the drill. When asked why this verse, ‘I want to fill my call-
the Nassau County Fire Service We want our volunteers to be pre- she wants to be a volunteer with ing and to give the best in me, to
Academy. However, according to pared and aware of that,” he said. RPVFD, she said, “I used to live guard my neighbor and protect
Lieutenant Piccione, Jr., the most At Wednesday’s drill, all the in Breezy, and know many of the his property.’” RPVFD has been
essential element the department vollies were timed on how quick- people in the department. When dedicated to guarding and pro-
looks at is the applicant’s charac- ly they got their suits on, and then I recently took the city fire test to tecting their neighbors for 104
ter. “Anyone can express their in- proceeded into the fire truck, join the department, my mom years and they’re not stopping
terest in joining the department. where they headed for a nearby showed me a photo of myself as anytime soon.
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By Katie McFadden take the plunge and run into toward covering the costs as-
If you’ve ever taken a dip in Jamaica Bay. But anyone can sociated with McMahon’s lung
the water in the winter, you’re participate in the festivities transplant and to help others
familiar with that feeling of the after, which will feature music through the New York Lung
cold shock taking your breath by DJ James Tubridy, an open Transplant Fund.
away. What if you experienced bar, food and raffles. Those McMahon has endured an
that feeling every day, through- taking the plunge get access to upward battle with Cystic Fi-
out the day? That is what some the after party, plus a bag full brosis throughout her life.
might describe having Cyst- of goodies, with a $75 dona- After trooping through sever-
ic Fibrosis as. Cystic Fibrosis tion and a $50 donation is rec- al years of respiratory issues,
is a hereditary disorder that ommended for those who just McMahon was finally given
causes an abnormal buildup want to enjoy the festivities. some relief when she received
of thick mucus in the body, All of the money raised goes a double lung transplant in
leading to damaged lungs and
digestive systems. Annie Mc-
Mahon has been dealing with
complications of the disease
since she was diagnosed at
age three. On Saturday, Febru-
ary 3, locals will be taking the from a conversation in a bar.
plunge into the chilly bay to “It started at the Tap and Grill
raise money for McMahon and and from there it has grown.
the New York Lung Transplant The whole thing kind of start-
Fund. ed as a dare. We dared the bar-
On Saturday, all are wel- tender, Jim Mullen, to jump
come to join in for the 18th in the ocean and people were
Annual Rockaway Plunge. giving him money to do it, so
Registration starts at 1 p.m. at we said let’s do it and donate
the Colony Theater in Breezy the money to Cystic Fibrosis.
Point (200 Bayside Avenue). From there, the money has
Some will be brave enough to gone to different charities re-
lated to Cystic Fibrosis,” An-
2016. Complications related nie’s father, John McMahon
to the transplant resulted in a told The Rockaway Times in
three-month hospital stay. In an interview in 2016. Since
July 2017, McMahon’s body that bet, the plunge has grown
began to reject the new lungs immensely. Each year, rough-
and she was once again put on ly 300 people take the plunge
Open Thursday thru Sunday the transplant list. In Novem- and past events have raised as
for Lunch and Dinner ber 2017, she was granted the
gift of life once again as she
much as $100,000.
“There are people that have
received a second double lung been doing this for years in
Watch The BIG GAME transplant. Rockaway. It’s great how the
on Big Screen TVs on Sunday! In year’s past, the plunge has Rockaway community gets be-
$30 per person Buffet and Open Bar raised funds for the Cystic Fi- hind it, including people who
(House wine & Liquor, Domestic Beer)
Restaurant open brosis Foundation. This year, know my daughter or someone
the money will go toward Help else with Cystic Fibrosis and
Join us for a
Hope Live to cover some of the people who have no connec-
medical expenses associated tion to the disease, but just want
Special Valentine Thursday is Prime Rib Night with McMahon’s recent trans- to help. It’s always an emotion-
Dinner Prime Rib served with mushroom, onions, gorgonzola
Call for reservations plant, and to the New York al day with laughter and tears,
$24.95
mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach Lung Transplant Fund, so that but it has helped my daughter.
others who need transplants It’s her favorite day of the year
Lobster & Pasta Fridays can also receive financial help. and it motivates her, letting her
Call for details (regular menu also available)
MUSIC! The McMahons choose to do-
nate to Help Hope Live be-
connect with people, knowing
that she’s not alone. It’s a great
Sat. Feb 3rd 6pm
Locals Rule
Sunday Brunch 12-3PM cause it assures fiscal account- day, but also a tough day,” John
and
Fri. Feb 9th 9pm ability of funds raised and tax McMahon said.
Kerry Kearney &
The Mardi Gras Band
Sunday is Pasta Night deductibility to the full extent Annie McMahon is expect-
Your choice of Pasta and Salad $15 allowed by law for donors. Do- ed to attend Saturday’s event.
nors can be sure that funds She’ll also be celebrating her
donated will be used only to 21st birthday that day.
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expenses. the plunge, or to make a dona-
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This Week in History De Blasio Meets

FEBRUARY 1
Maryellen Galvin was born.
Eileen McDade was born.
Robert Kaskel was born.
Marie Heaney was born. With Army Corps
1789 - George Washington and John Ad- Looks like the mayor stuck
2003 - The space shuttle Columbia disin- ams are elected the president and vice to his word. As promised at
tegrated as it tried to reenter the Earth's president of the United States.
atmosphere after a sixteen-day mission 2004 - The Massachusetts Supreme Court the Town Hall held in Belle
in space. All seven members of the crew declared that gays had the right to marry. Harbor in December, May-
were lost. or Bill de Blasio made good
2004 - Janet Jackson's famous "wardrobe FEBRUARY 5 on his plan to urge the Army
malfunction" occurred at Super Bowl John Cori was born. Corps of Engineers to provide
XXXVIII. Terence O’Rourke was born.
coastal protection to Rocka-
Cody Ritter was born.
FEBRUARY 2 way sooner than later.
Sandy Livingston was born. 1917 - Congress passed the Immigration On Friday, January 26, de
Denise Auerbach was born. Act, which restricted Asian immigration, Blasio met with U.S. Army
over President Wilson's veto. Corps of Engineers Com-
1887 - The first gathering at Gobbler's 1952 - New York adopts three-colored traf- mander Lieutenant Gen- Semonite agreed to accel-
Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. to wait for the fic lights.
groundhog's shadow occurred.
eral Todd T. Semonite. The erate the project timeline
1943 - Nazi troops surrendered in the FEBRUARY 6 45-minute meeting began at by expediting beachfront
World War II Battle of Stalingrad. Rosemary Gurry was born. 10:45 a.m. and was held at the protections and continuing
Peter McWoods was born. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward on bayside
FEBRUARY 3 Jim Higgins was born. headquarters in Washington, investments. The Mayor
Anthony George was born. D.C., and focused largely on expressed his appreciation
1870 - The 15th Amendment (black suf- 1899 - The Spanish American War ends.
frage) passed. 1935 - The popular board game, Monopo-
coastal protections on the for the work of the Army
ly® went on sale for the first time. Rockaway peninsula and in Corps. He and the Lieu-
1959 - Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Jamaica Bay. tenant General agreed to
Valens, and Big Bopper died in a plane FEBRUARY 7 Mayor de Blasio made the continue working together
crash. Barbara Morris was born. case that residents of the collaboratively on this pro-
Rockaways felt vulnerable ject and others in New York
FEBRUARY 4 1964 - The Beatles arrived in the U.S. for
Thomas O’Callaghan was born. the first time.
to the beach erosion they City.
Frankie Cullen was born. 1971 - Women in Switzerland were finally were seeing in their com- An updated timeline has
Mike Lee was born. granted suffrage. munity. Lieutenant General not yet been released.
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ticipate a teacher’s wish. I never displease their teach- rid of what was in the truck
never displeased them. But ers!” At seventeen, this was before ending the shift. I
things were about to change a traumatic dilemma and it cannot sign my name, to pro-
in my first week of college. It was all about a curse word I tect my family member’s job.
was freshman English and the didn’t want to analyze. This should be shared with
professor began with an in- Among my first “lost Meeks and Ulrich to look
troduction to Salinger’s The saints” was the loss of a cher- into right away.
Catcher in the Rye. Each of ished idea: Teachers were no
us was given an analytical as- longer gods. Not until I met Anonymous
signment based on the novel. an extraordinary professor
Mine came with a shock that the next year. But that’s an- Ha Ha !
still makes my bones rattle — other story…
“Joan Tuzzoli,” she shouted, Joan Tuzzoli Diehl Dear Editor:
Analyze This “You will explain why Holden Regarding Boyleing Points
draws a line at writing F**K Mail Malpractice last week; You should have
Dear Editor: You…” The rest of her words your pen washed out with
Words provide much of were lost in the thunder that Dear Editor: soap. Friggin funny!
the magic in my life, so you filled my brain as my profes- I write this letter to give
should be flattered because sor tumbled off her pedes- some information about the Dave S.
I’ve saved so many of yours tal. You see, for me teachers problems with mail delivery
— “The Best of Boyleing were gods. Unlike human in Rockaway. A member of
Points.” I’ve saved your latest, beings, they were perfect in my family is a postal worker
“Curses,” because, as usual every way and they certain- and was told by the boss to
you are able to call “a spade a ly didn’t say the “F” word. give priority at all times to Editor@RockawayTimes.com
spade” without digging a lit- When I regained my speech, I Amazon deliveries instead
erary grave for yourself, and asked the professor for a dif- of First Class Mail and most
because this editorial jarred ferent assignment. With her business mail. They were told
a long-repressed memory. refusal, I faced a cataclysmic not to share this with anyone
I was fresh out of high battle of wills between my on their route. Also, many
school, the proverbial conscience and a devil who temps were hired during the
old-fashioned girl and every- made an appearance on the holidays and had little train-
one's teacher’s pet, because I professor’s side. “Joanie,” ing in what procedures they
had always been able to an- he tempted, “Teachers’ pets should follow, but only to get
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Power of the Press? END OF AN ERA

Peninsula Hospital is gone— and utilized it. Demolition be-
for good. The hospital has been gan in September 2016 after
closed since 2012, but as of last affordable housing develop-
week, the building is no longer ers purchased the land for $19
as the last remnants were de- million in July 2016. There are
molished this week. The old plans for multi-family housing
hospital held many memories and commercial space at the
for those who worked there site.
About three weeks ago, The valid lease to do so. The Eco-
Rockaway Times published a nomic Development Corpora-
story about Park It JFK, an air- tion said that wasn’t so.
port parking lot, taking over the We noticed that as of last
city-owned piece of land that week, all the cars in the city-
was slated to be developed into owned parcel, with the ex-
a marina as part of Arverne by ception of a few school buses,
the Sea. The unlicensed com- were gone. Maybe that marina
pany had encroached on the will be coming soon after all?
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ernor Andrew Cuomo released clean energy support group,
an Offshore Wind Master Plan, will be holding a meeting on
detailing his extensive plan for Friday, February 9, to discuss
investing in offshore wind en- the plan. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:45
ergy in New York, which could p.m. at Challenge Preparatory
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ters. Local clean energy groups Central Avenue) in Far Rocka-
will be holding meetings to dis- way, they’ll inspect the Master
cuss the plan. Plan and start local discussions
The comprehensive 60-page about what a Community Ben-
plan, which can be found at efit Agreement would look like,
www.nyserda.ny.gov, explains as Cuomo’s offshore wind pro-
a plan to develop 2.4 giga- ject could begin right off the
watts of offshore wind by 2030, waters of Rockaway.
enough to power up to 1.2 mil- Sane Energy Project will also
lion homes with clean energy. be discussing another ener-
A large part of this plan may gy project, which they do not
move forward soon, as in his support—a new proposed
2018 State of the Union address, Williams natural gas pipeline.
Governor Cuomo announced They will give their take on the
that the state will issue solici- project and encourage people
tations in 2018 and in 2019 for to leave public statements for
a combined total of at least 800 the Federal Energy Regulatory
megawatts of offshore wind Commission, which will be re-
power. Cuomo also announced viewed by the Commission.
a $15 million commitment to Sane Energy Project will be
train the local workforce for holding another meeting at a
good-paying jobs needed to later date in February at Sea-
build offshore wind and devel- side Library on Beach 117th
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By Bert Robbins give than to receive.” I add that es, in addition to cookies and versation and he mentioned
it is best to give and receive be- cakes, he has had charity schol- he was from Rockaway and in-
I was honored to be at El Car- cause one receives in the giving arship runs, which include tended to run the mile in under
ibe with hundreds of others at and the giving is passed on sans one in honor of the late Kevin seven minutes, I was a “Doubt-
the 17th Annual Dinner Dance end. All at the event are exam- Kearney, a lawyer for Concern ing Bert”—even back then John
on Saturday, January 27, this ples for a better world. World Wide, and a 4:15-mile carried some excess baggage.
year honoring John Edwards John has given away zillions runner in college. John has also The Ocean Run was spon-
and the Rockaway Beach Vol- of calories in the form of cook- given races honoring many sored by Chase Bank that year,
leyball League. ies and cakes, kept more than a others, which include the late and on the back of the t-shirts,
At age 85, I am happy to be few for himself, at various run- Bob Davan and Joe Rodriguez its logo was “Chase Me.” The
anywhere, especially to hon- ning venues. He actually gave as well as the surviving Bert gun went off and so did John
or the honored. John and the without charging an entry fee Robbins. Thank you, John. as if he were shot out of it. Al-
Graybeards are most giving. It at his Thursday night Summer John has inspired younger most breakneck speed with me
has been said that, “It’s better to Series. At numerous other rac- runners and has been giving at his heels following, “Chase
clinics at Beach Channel High Me.” Halfway down the course
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4 Bd, 2 Bath, Radiant and personally given much, much to neck — John won, I lost. Not
more in other venues in life. by a nose but by a belly button.
Cast Iron Heat, Central Air. John is truly great and one to John, you were a winner then,
Hardwood throughout. emulate. and still a winner in many more
Low flood insurance and It was 35 years ago that I met ways than I can count in this
John. It was atop a hill in For- game called life.
dry basement for storage. est Park, the start of a one-mile I’ll answer a question which
Near stores and on street race toward Woodhaven Boule- may be on your mind. Did John
with private driveway. vard. I was in my 50s with John and Bert break seven minutes?
some twenty years my junior. Answer: Hell, yes. 6:30 flat
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of Columbia, lists the leading birth have leveled off from a mean
Ask the causes of death in the U.S. In de-

scending order, the top 12 causes
of death are heart disease, can-
of 0.20 years gained annually from
1970 to 2000 to 0.15 years gained
annually from 2014 to 2015, and
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cers, chronic respiratory illness, is now lower than most high-in-
unintentional injuries, cerebro- come countries, and this gap is
vascular disease, Alzheimer’s predicted to continue to increase.
disease, diabetes, influenza and These findings strongly suggest
By Peter Galvin, MD pneumonia, kidney disease, sui- that finding ways to prevent opi-
cide, infections, and chronic liver oid-related overdose deaths will
disease. In 2000, there were 97,900 be important to once again begin
Life Expectancy unintentional injury deaths,
which included overdoses. In
achieving healthy increases in life
expectancy in this country.
Numbers Shift
2015, this number rose to 146,571. Incidentally, recently NYC an-
Drug overdose deaths, which are nounced a lawsuit against opi-
included in unintentional injury oid manufacturers. This is akin
Drug poisoning (overdose) to heart disease, cancer, cerebro- deaths, rose from 17,415 in 2000 to suing the manufacturer of a
deaths more than doubled in vascular disease (stroke), diabe- to 52,404 in 2015. The age-adjust- pistol because someone commit-
the U.S. from 2000 to 2015, while tes, influenza and pneumonia, ed death rate per 100,000 popu- ted suicide with it. While it may
deaths from opioid overdoses chronic lower respiratory disease, lation increased from 6.2 to 16.3, be commendable that the City is
more than tripled in the same peri- and kidney disease decreased, mostly due to opioid overdoses, trying to do something about the
od. Increases in poisoning deaths, adding a gain in life expectancy of during the same period. opioid epidemic, it’s my opinion
which are classified as subsets of 2.25 years. During the same peri- The negative effect of opioid (I admit I’m not a lawyer) that this
unintentional injuries, suicides, od, death rates related to uninten- overdose deaths on the change lawsuit will have a difficult uphill
homicides, or events of undeter- tional injuries, Alzheimer’s disin life expectancy is likely under- battle. I believe the City would
mined intent, have reduced the ease, suicide, chronic liver disease estimated because the accuracy have better success by tracking
life expectancy of non-Hispanic and serious infections increased, and completeness of information opioid prescriptions and going
white individuals in the U.S. from which caused a loss of 0.33 years recorded on death certificates af- after healthcare providers that
2000 to 2014. Overall life expec- in life expectancy. fects cause-specific death rates. A overprescribe or inappropriately
tancy at birth for the general pop- The National Vital Statistics Sys- specific drug is not listed on the prescribe them.
ulation increased from 76.8 years tem Mortality file, which uses in- death certificate in as many as Please direct questions and
in 2000 to 78.8 years in 2015. From formation from death certificates one quarter of overdose deaths. comments to editor@rockaway-
2000 to 2015, death rates related from all 50 states and the District Increases in U.S. life expectancy at times.com
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there is a shoot (sign of spring) and just be. Call it what you
coming from the ground—well like—reflection, contempla-
maybe not yet—or a smile from tion, meditation. “What is go-
someone that just gets you, ing on?” Life spins every day.
or a dinner that is fabulous. While there are many negative
These other things are the pos- things around us even on a
itive things in our lives. There grander scale, focusing on the
are many. We just have to ac- positive brings well-being on
knowledge them. Just like not- an individual basis. And any
ing gratitude for our food, our change happens one thing at a
water, our heat, etc., which I do time, one person at a time, one
say to myself on a daily basis, at a time.
we can also acknowledge the Maybe take the time multiple
Focus on the daily positives—the miracles of

life.
When stuff happens, we are
times per day to think about
what is positive in your life,
what brings joy, what fulfills
Positive caught up and may lose our

daily gratitude. But that is
what keeps us from practicing
your inner self, what just feels
good. Therein is the strength
we need to maybe clear our
When stuff happens, it is very ness on my part, I am able to awareness in all sides of our minds to find the right solu-
hard to focus on anything posi- stop and focus on something lives—positive and negative! tion or just get through the
tive. Yet, we always, always have positive to help me to deal with It is like a trick that we have to hard stuff.
positive things in our lives. We the ugly stuff. Through aware- get so that when we are in a not “The secret of life is enjoying
get caught up in whatever but- ness we can arrest the thought so good place, we recognize it the passage of time…The se-
tons are pressed or whatever process that keeps us dwelling immediately and engage our cret of love is opening up your
seems to be wrong or whoever on what is wrong. awareness to focus on positive heart…’Cause everyone knows
seems so self-righteous. And What is awareness? Aware- things. that love is the only road…”
we have to deal with it. We lose ness could be a gut feeling or Awareness, in my view, is the (James Taylor, Secret O’ Life)
sight of what is miraculous, one that we take in through key to transforming our lives May you be happy. May you
what is truly enjoyable, what the senses. Stopping the hard from “whatever” to “mean- be free. May you be grateful.
is perfect. Maybe it is human stuff, the negative that is part of ingful.” The only way to gain May you let go of things that do
nature. I don’t know. What I do life, for a moment and asking, awareness is to stop the body not serve you. May you have
know is through more aware- “what else is going on?” So yes, and mind—to calm down inner peace.
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to cross it. fresh rosemary
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Marshall Crenshaw
Coming to Town
Marshall Crenshaw, along year, and climb higher than Crying, Waiting, Hoping” to
with guest, Gerald Bair, will Gordon's cover. Other stand- the soundtrack. Crenshaw
be the next performers as out tracks included: “There has continued to write, re-
part of the Bugalou music se- She Goes Again,” “Rockin' cord and perform, and has
ries. They’ll be coming to St. Around in NYC,” “The Usu- also hosted a radio show, The
Camillus Springman Hall on al Thing,” “She Can't Dance,” Bottomless Pit, on WFUV and
Saturday, February 10. “Brand New Lover,” “Cynical NPR for many years. He has
Growing up in Detroit, Girl,” and a cover of Arthur currently undertaken a mov-
Marshall Crenshaw gravitat- Alexander's “Soldier of Love,” ie project about the life of
ed to music at a young age, which had been a staple of Tom Wilson, who produced
influenced by the sounds of The Beatles early repertoire Bob Dylan's, and Simon and
Buddy Holly, The Beatles, in Hamburg and Liverpool. In Garfunkel's breakthrough al-
and his hometown Motown a year that included Michael bums in the 1960's. Marshall
Sound. He first gained at- Jackson's “Thriller,” Prince's Crenshaw continues to be terpretations from the classic
tention as part of the cast of “1999,” and Bruce Spring- a vital artist and performer, rock songbook in a riveting
Beatlemania, in the role of steen's “Nebraska,” among true to the values that got him performance style.
John Lennon. Following that many others, Crenshaw's where he is today. Crenshaw and Bair are long-
stint, he assembled a band, debut garnered Top 10 hon- Gerald Bair has been a stal- time personal friends, so the
including his brother, Rob- ors on many end-of-the-year wart of the Rockaway music combination is sure to make
ert, to perform and record his lists, including #9 in the Vil- scene for many years, dating for a memorable evening of
own songs. His song, “Some- lage Voice Critic's Poll. to his seminal band, Amer- music. Tickets are $50 and
day, Someway” was recorded His follow up, “Field Day,” anth, with lifelong friend, $40 and can be purchased
by Robert Gordon, who had featured the hit, “Whenev- Walter Ensor. “Driving Out by emailing bugaloumusic@
a hit with it in 1981, prior to er You're On My Mind.” In of Rockaway,” “Bleecker gmail.com. For more infor-
Crenshaw's own recording of 1987, Crenshaw was cast as Street,” and “This Changed mation about this show and
the composition. The song Buddy Holly in the Richie Everything” are among his the Bugalou Concert Series,
would be featured on his Valens biopic, “La Bamba,” most-loved original songs, go to facebook.com/bugalou-
self-titled debut the following and contributed “Holly's which he pairs with his in- music.
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welcome. Wednesday, February 7, lite fare, and open bar to raise mon-
7 p.m. ey for the Poseidon’s Parade. Tickets,
Friday, February 2, 8 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $40, available on Eventbrite.com.
Thursday, February 1, 7 p.m. WIG N STACHE RADIO BINGO COMMITTEE
RB “ARTISTIC” FAMILY SUPPORT Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus
GROUP 333 Beach 90th Street 333 Beach 90th Street Sunday, February 11,
421 Beach 141st Street Wear your best wig or bring your CB committee meeting. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Families of those with autism are best mustache for this quirky radio VALENTINE’S MARKET
welcome to share and learn. bingo. $25 per person includes Friday, February 9, Riis Park Beach Bazaar
bingo, DJ, light fare, cash bar. Doors 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Shop for gifts from local vendors.
Thursday, February 1, open at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit VALENTINE’S KARAOKE
7:30 p.m. PS 114 PTA. For tickets, call or text VFW Post 260 Broad Channel
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Knights of Columbus Saturday, February 3, 1 p.m. peson includes light buffet, coffee Rockaway Summer House
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Fire prevention, parks discussions, The Colony Theater Meditation with a Buddhist monk.
new liquor licenses, etc. 200 Bayside Avenue, Breezy Point Saturday, February 10, 12 p.m. Free but donations are welcome to
Plunge into the chilly bay to raise 59TH STREET PLAYGROUND sustain the program.
Friday, February 2, 10 a.m. money for the Lung Transplant MEETING
GROUNDHOG DAY HIKE Fund. Registration starts at 1 p.m. 100th Precinct
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Head to RockawayPlunge.com for 92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd Thursdays, 8 p.m.
Join a ranger for a hike and learn info. Hear about updates and events for OPEN MIC
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animals. Saturday, February 3, 10807 Rockaway Beach Dr.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 7 p.m. Bring your voice or instrument and
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5637 Real Estate Holdings, LLC Arts of
Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on
10/20/17. Office: Queens County. SSNY
Notice of Formation of STRANGERS NO
MORE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.
of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/07/17. Of-
designated as agent of LLC upon whom fice location: Queens County. SSNY
process may be served. SSNY shall mail designated as agent of LLC upon whom
process to: c/o Ruben Montejo, Esq., 225 process against it may be served. SSNY
Broadway, #900, NY, NY 10007. General shall mail process to c/o Cohen & Cole-
Purposes. man, LLP, 767 Third Ave., NY, NY 10017.
The regd. agent of the company upon
Notice of formation of ZOHENAS LLC. whom and at which process against the
Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State company can be served is Richard N.
of NY (SSNY) on 01/17/17. Office in Cohen, Esq., c/o Cohen & Coleman, LLP,
767 Third Ave., NY, NY 10017. Purpose:
917 444-0554 Queens County. SSNY has been desig-
nated as agent of the LLC upon whom Any lawful activity.
process against it may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to the LLC, 167-09 MDW CONSULTING AND RESEARCH
PODIATRIST/ FOOT SURGEON
PLACE YOUR
75th Ave Fresh Meadow, NY, 11366. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. on 01/03/18. Office: Queens County.
Dr. Elizabeth Murphy SSNY designated as agent of the LLC
AD HERE!!!
Diplomate, American Board of Foot D P International LLC Articles of Org. upon whom process against it may be
& Ankle Surgery filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro-
11/09/17. Office in Queens Co. SSNY cess to the LLC, 30-46 49th Street, As-
Fellow, American College of Foot & toria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful
designated agent of LLC upon whom
Ankle Surgeons
Breezy Point Medical Center Call process may be served. SSNY shall mail
copy of process to 9323 208th Street,
purpose.
204-08 Rockaway Point Blvd

718-318-5531 718-634-3030 Queens Village, NY 11428. Purpose:
Any lawful purpose.
Notice of formation of AGM Distribu-
tors, LLC. Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State of New York
ICD Advisors LLC Articles of Org. SSNY on 11/20/2017. Office located in
Only $20! filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on Queens. SSNY has been designated
09/01/2017. Office in Queens Co. SSNY for service of process. SSNY shall mail
designated agent of LLC upon whom copy of any process served against the
• Yard Sales • Help Wanted • Apartments for rent/ process may be served. SSNY shall mail LLC 9405 Alstyne Avenue, Elmhurst,
sale, etc. Go to RockawayTimes.com and copy of process to 79-14 269th Street, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful pur-
New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: pose.
fill in the easy form or Any lawful purpose.
Contact us at Extreme Capital Acquisition Servic-
718-634-3030 T.O.U.C.H. the World, LLC, Arts of Org.
filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)
es, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec.
of State (SSNY) 5/22/2008. Office in
1/2/2018. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC
Classifieds agent upon whom process against may
be served & shall mail process to God-
whom process may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to c/o National
HELP WANTED dess Smith, 752 Onderdonk Ave., Ridge- Registered Agents, Inc, 875 Avenue
wood, NY 11385. General Purpose. of Americas, Ste. 501, NY, NY 10001,
Looking for P/T Administrative Assistant Sat and Sun which is also the registered agent upon
Busy Real Estate Office in Brooklyn F.R.M.F. 73rd Street 2 Family Limited whom process may be served. Pur-
Heavy phones, computer experience. Real Estate exp - a plus. Partnership, a foreign LP filed with Sec. pose: Any lawful purpose.
Text: Barbara Horan, Manager 917-922-2931 of State of NY (SSNY) 12/12/2017. Cty:
Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon
Notice of Formation of Flushing Land-
whom process against may be served &
mark Realty Mezz L.L.C. Arts. of Org.
shall process to 95-13 120th St., Rich-
filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)
mond Hill, NY 11419. General purpose.
on 10/6/17. Office location: Queens
County. SSNY designated as agent of
Notice of Formation of Earthman Solu- LLC upon whom process against it may
tions LLC, Articles of Organization Filed be served. SSNY shall mail process to:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY with the Secretary of State of New York c/o Victoria Realty Group, LLC, 133-38
Pursuant to the lien granted by N.Y. Lien Law § 182, Metro Storage, LLC, as managing agent for Lessor, will sell by public Sanford Avenue, #PHB, Flushing, NY
auction (or otherwise dispose) personal property (in its entirety) belonging to the tenants listed below to the highest bidder
(SSNY) on 01/18/2018. Office location:
to satisfy the lien of the Lessor for rental and other charges due. The said property has been stored and is located at the Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent 11355. Purpose: any lawful activity.
respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.Storagestuff.bid beginning of LLC upon whom process against it
five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium
may be served. SSNY shall mail process
will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial Notice of formation of Custy Noob Pro-
or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general to Earthman Solutions LLC, 2611 210th
ductions, LLC. Articles of Org. filed
household items” unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or Street, Bayside, NY, 11360. Any lawful
sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale. with NY Secretary of State (SSNY)
purpose.
Occupant Name Unit # Property Description
on 10/6/2017. Office location: Queens
Metro Self Storage County. SSNY is designated as agent
2727 Knapp Street 1. Andrey Smirnov 1052 TV’s, Electronics, Boxes Virona Management LLC, Arts of Org.
2. Rafael Mukhamatshin 2150 Furniture, Luggage, Appliances
filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) of the LLC upon whom process may be
Brooklyn, NY 11235 3. Rafael Mukhamatshin 2150 Furniture, Luggage, Appliances c/o Feruza Mukhamatshin
4. Ivan Ryndych 2174 Furniture, Boxes, Weights, Steamer 12/14/2017. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. served. SSNY shall mail copy of any
(718) 769-9000 5. Jeffrey Cohen 2249 Furniture, Treadmill, Lamps,TV process served against the LLC to C/O
6. Jonathan Goldstein 2258 Boxes, Heaters, Camping Equipment as agent upon whom process against
Bidding will close 7. Lawrence Lanza 2289 Boxes, TV, Bags United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,
may be served & shall mail process to
on the website 8. Ozer David 3023 Books, Boxes, Bicycle, TV’s
9. Vincent Rongo 3100 Boxes, TV, Toolboxes, Clothing Viorica Tepeneu, 127-18 Kew Gardens 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brook-
10. Alinson P. Batista 3282 Furniture, Dressers, Bags
Rd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415. General lyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful
11. Mary Ann McCabe 4209 Furniture, Boxes, Luggage, Bags
12. Mary Ann McCabe 4212 Boxes, Furniture, Lamps, Bags Purpose. purpose.
13. Fabricio Viquez 4411 Snowboard, Party Lights, Bikes, Luggage
www.Storagestuff.bid on 2/23/18 at 1:00pm.
The Graybeards would like to thank the sponsors, donors and all those who
attended our Annual Dinner Dance for your support.
This year’s fundraiser was a huge success. Your continued support enables us to
continue our mission of helping those in our community in their time of need.
Thank You Very Much.

The Dinner Committee
The Graybeards are a local 501©3 non-profit community action organization.
To get more information on the Graybeards, visit our website at www.graybeards.com
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Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards
Silk Screen
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Plaques
Trophies
Graphics
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Hoodies
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READERS SEND IN THEIR PIX
We might be a little biased but we think some of the best photographers in the
world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.
Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do
our best to print them (space permitting). We do receive more than we can print.
By Cameron Tubens By Lillian Agosto By Teresa Sefchek
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GRAYBEARDS HOLD
17TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
JOHN EDWARDS AND RB VOLLEYBALL HONORED
The 17th Annual Graybeard Dinner Dance was held at El Caribe on Saturday,
January 27 and hundreds turned out to honor John Edwards and the Rockaway
Beach Volleyball League, which have both done so much for the community. Also
honored was Sergeant First Class Thomas Janusz, a Wounded Warrior, who re-
ceived a free stay at Disney World from the Graybeards and a cash reward thanks
to Stockings for a Cause, an annual holiday fundraising effort led by Eugene Bren-
nan of the Park Avenue Tavern.
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quarter-finals, and Buffalo RFC Now as Rockaway prepares

in the semi-finals, Rockaway for its spring and fall seasons,
fell to the Fairfield Yankees by plus Summer Sevens, as well as
a single point in the 2016 Re- the famous Rockaway Summer
gional Championship; the lat- Sevens Tournament, we ask the
ter advanced to win the DIII greater Rockaway Rugby family
National Title that year. to help us execute an ambitious
After winning the division for agenda. Proceeds will help us
the second consecutive year complete renovations on our
in 2016, Rockaway defeated current field (which already
Lansdowne RFC in the region- boasts fresh top soil and new
al quarter-finals before meet- goalposts), purchase a new set
ing the vaunted Yankees once of uniforms, fund recruitment
more in the regional semi-fi- efforts, and fulfill our financial
Rugby Update nals, but came up short once

more against the defending
USA Rugby National Champi-
obligations to the league.
Century Club Details:
Tickets available at the door
and Fundraiser Notes ons.
A tough, but young Rockaway
or in advance. Winners need
not be present.
By Ciaran O'Hara The Fisheads have enjoyed club suffered a disappointing While the $100 price of a tick-
The Rockaway Fisheads Rug- considerable success in recent season in the Fall of 2017 in a et is considerable, it includes:
by Club will be hosting a fund- years, but we need your help to NY South division filled with Live DJ, Dinner, Four Hour
raiser and awards dinner on make sure that trend continues resurgent clubs, plus new- Open Ba!, every 1st and 10th
the evening of February 10 at into the future. Rockaway has comer, Long Island RFC fresh raffle ticket drawn wins $100,
The Hibernian (AOH) in Rox- represented the Empire Rugby from the ultra-competitive the 50th ticket wins $500 and
bury. As we celebrate 44 years Union in League Champion- DII. Although the season's out- the raffle Grand Prize is $3,000!
as Rockaway's one and only ships from 2011-2014 and won come fell below the high ex- Presentation of Awards: Back
men's rugby club and prepare the NY South Division in both pectations of ourselves as well of the Year, Forward or the Year,
for our 2018 season, we need 2015 and 2016. as our fans, the experiences MVP, Top Scorer, and more!!!
your support! Rockaway proved to be a gained and lessons learned by MCing this illustrious occasion
To bring you up to speed on force to be reckoned with in the club's youthful players and will be none other than James
what's been happening with post-season play as well. After leadership have helped us vis- "Liquid" Doherty and Club
the club as of late... defeating Danbury RFC in the ualize the path forward. President Pat Steffens!
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So Much for Boardwalk SUPER BALL

Access
Arverne resident Chris Te- impossible to those with hand-

desco recently brought it to icaps, to access the boardwalk
our attention that some board- and beach in these areas.
walk access points in Arverne A spokesperson for Arverne
were never completed. The by the Sea said they are re-
street-side ramps and stair- viewing plans and bids for the
cases at Beach 61st, 62nd and work. They said all six paths Did you catch the Super Blue Blood Moon this week? Rita Tor-
65th Streets, lead directly into should be completed by late torelli did. She woke up in the early morning hours of Wednes-
the sand, making it difficult for spring or early summer. We'll day, January 31 to catch the rare celestial event above Rockaway.
those with beach wagons, and keep an eye on them! Nice shots, Rita.
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EXPANSION OF NYC FREE TAX PREP KIDS' KORNER
It’s that time again…tax sea- and human service benefits will SPOT THE DIFFERENCES (AT LEAST 6)
son. Last Thursday, January 25, also be available to help individ-
Department of Consumer Affairs uals find out if they are eligible.
(DCA) Commissioner Lorelei This family friendly event will
Salas kicked off the tax season offer fun activities for kids and
with the launch and expansion a resource fair for individuals to
of the agency’s 16th annual tax learn more about the many city
season campaign, encouraging resources available. For more
New Yorkers who earned $66,000 information about Tax Prep-a-
or less to file for free using NYC Thon and to find a location, visit
Free Tax Prep. www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/about/
On February 10, DCA, in col- event-calendar.page.
laboration with the Department NYC Free Tax Prep services in-
of Education’s network of com- clude vital resources. More infor-
munity schools, will host the NYC mation can be found at nyc.gov/
Free Tax Prep-a-Thon, a 12-hour taxprep.
tax filing marathon and resource There are two free tax prep lo-
fair at schools in all five bor- cations in Far Rockaway at Urban
oughs. Tax preparers will be on Upbound, an organization serv-
site from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. helping ing public housing residents and
New Yorkers file their taxes for other low-income residents. One
free. Also offered will be free fi- location is at 1907 Mott Avenue,
nancial counseling with a finan- open until April 16. The second
cial counselor from the NYC Fi- location is at 1931 Mott Avenue,
nancial Empowerment Centers. Suite 410, open until April 17.
Counselors can help tackle debt Note that all filers’ yearly income
issues, save for the future, open must be under $66K. For more
a bank account, improve credit, information, visit: www.urban-
and much more. Free screening upbound.org or phone: 718-784-
for local, state, and federal health 0877.
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