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VOL. 5, NO.
10 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018
ROCKAWARRIOR
Local To Take on NYC Marathon

For Parkinson’s Awareness
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Happy 24 Hours On a Trampoline

Mardi Gras!
Well that went fast. Labor pate in the Broad Channel
Day Weekend is here and Mardi Gras Parade, which will
for some parts of town, that feature floats, costumes and
means its time for Mardi Gras! more. The parade itself kicks
Broad Channel, Breezy Point off from 10th Road and Cross
and Roxbury will all end the Bay Boulevard at 1 p.m., and
summer with parades, cos- heads toward the BCAC Me-
tumes and plenty of fun. morial Field, where there will
Broad Channel’s Mardi Gras be a BBQ and award ceremo-
weekend kicks off on Friday, ny. Parade registration begins Twenty-four hours on a cot,” Brooke Intrabartolo, and
August 31 at 7 p.m. with the at 10th Road at 11 a.m. and trampoline? Sounds exhaust- of course, sleep.
Broad Channel Volunteer Fire paraders must start lining up ing. But for these local girls, This was the second year
Department’s Dancing in the at 12:30 p.m. it was more like a unique, fun the girls completed this chal-
Streets event at 15 Noel Road. All weekend long, the pri- time spent with friends. lenge. After being told that
All are welcome to dance the vate communities of Breezy Starting on Monday, August they couldn’t have a regular
night away at this block par- Point and Roxbury will be 27, Carly Intrabartolo, 11, sleepover, the girls proposed
ty that will feature games, having their own celebra- Daisy O’Grady, 12, Ava Pow- their own social media chal-
music, drinks, a dunk tank, tions. Both neighborhoods ell, 12, and Abby Urciuoli, 12, lenge in which they stay on
raffles and more. On Satur- decorate their homes for the spent 24 hours on a backyard a trampoline for 24 hours.
day, September 1, Family Day vent and hold their own pa- trampoline, with only breaks Not thinking they’d be able
kicks off at noon at the Broad rades, and people tendy to to use the bathroom indoors. to complete it, their parents
Channel Athletic Club Field. get creative and comical. The However they didn’t spend the agreed. And this year they
There will be running races 60th Breezy Point Mardi Gras entire time jumping. Their 24- did it all again, while posting
and activities for the kids, a parade is Saturday, Septem- hour challenge on the trampo- updates to social media apps
He-Man competition, music, ber 1 at noon. Then the next line included card games, Ciro’s like Snapchat, so their friends
food and drinks for purchase day, Roxbury has its own pa- pizza for lunch, Kam Fung Chi- could cheer them on. Word is
and more. On Monday, Sep- rade starting at 2:30 p.m. nese for dinner, ice cream, oc- they’re already planning next
tember 3, watch or partici- Happy Mardi Gras! casional visits from their “mas- year’s challenge!
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tact and all that does is drive But I’m getting ahead of my- they do.
you a little insane or a lot in- self. Before he tells me about They don’t think I’m Ameri-
sane. Some parents, if the kid the missing glasses he shoots can. They keep saying, do it for
doesn’t text or call every 20 various other texts: parish, lad!
minutes, call the FBI and put Irish food sucks. I can’t tell if he likes it so far.
posters on telephone poles. Toilet doesn’t work, like A commuter student got stuck
Lots of kids headed off to My 18 year old, who will go there’s no flusher. And I just on campus last night so I let
college recently. That remind- unnamed, headed back in the took one. him sleep on the couch outside
ed me of a column from a cou- other direction, to Ireland, Me: There’s definitely a my room. He left a thank you
ple of years ago: for a semester abroad just last flusher. You just have to find it. note and signed it The Tall Effin
My grandmother left Ireland week. His first message, via Him: It was under a vent. Ginger.
for good at 16 or 17 years old text, was: I’m going through I resist the temptation to say I don’t know what to say, so I
(they were never sure back customs. Broke my glasses on – your glasses are probably in say nothing.
then) and headed to New York the flight. there, too. I went to a lock and key par-
by boat. Soon after passing the And so it began… My roommates are a dwarf ty. Girls have a lock and the
Statue of Liberty, she hopped I have to admit I thought he’d and a hick. And I met two peo- boys have a key so you get to
aboard a train and headed to get further than Dublin Airport ple from Missouri. They were meet people. I got matched
San Francisco where she’d with his glasses intact, but I’m as expected. up with this stunning, mod-
meet her brother and establish not that optimistic so I packed Great, he’s gonna cause an elesque girl. But when she
roots. She did it all without him an extra pair. A day later international incident, I’m smiled, both her front teeth
texting. he sends another text: you sent thinking. were missing. Not the ones in
It must’ve been so much an empty case. There were no Somebody passed out outside the back, the front.
easier on the parents then. glasses in it. my dorm room. I had to step There’s a big soccer game. The
The kids would head off and I wanted to fly over imme- over him this morning. star on the other team everyone
you wouldn’t hear from them diately, grab him by the neck, Irish people want me to go to hates is named Boyle. Some-
again for six months. You’d and point to the glasses I know a toga party…I’m in a frat now. body asked me my name a min-
never hear about every close- were (and still are) in the case Me: A frat?! Who is this? ute ago and I said, “Donohue.”
call, mishap and weirdo or or the luggage bag. What have you done with my I have my first class tomor-
what they had for lunch. Kids like to annoy you and son? row.
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much stay in constant con- across the ocean. They said I look more Irish than easier.
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The Ultimate RockaWarrior Trains

for the NYC Marathon
By Katie McFadden runs. Why? So people search it erly, plus other symptoms. So
on the internet. by creating this character and
Back in January, Michael Hor- With a quick Google search, running this marathon, I want-
nung wasn’t much of a runner you can find Hornung’s social ed to let people with Parkin-
when he made the decision to media accounts that explain son’s know that I’m here fight-
take on one of the biggest run- exactly what he’s fighting for. ing for them and trying to be a
ning challenges in the world— Hornung is on this quest to raise superhero that can bring more
The TCS New York City Mara- awareness and funds for the awareness to this disease,” he
thon. However, where there’s a Parkinson’s Foundation. When said.
will there’s away, and the drive Hornung was a middle-school- Hornung has set out to raise
behind Hornung’s will is to hon- er, his father was diagnosed $3,500 for the Parkinson’s
or his late father, Mickey Hor- with Parkinson’s disease. At the Foundation before marathon
nung, and to bring awareness time, there was very little infor- day. As of press time, he’s about
to the disease his father bat- mation out there on this debil- halfway there. To donate, head
tled—Parkinson’s. Taking on the itating illness. “There was only Mickey and young Michael to https://www.crowdrise.
persona of a wrestling-inspired one website on it at the time and Hornung com/o/en/campaign/parkin-
character, The Ultimate Rock- there wasn’t a lot of informa- sons-foundation-nyc-2018/
aWarrior, Hornung has turned tion, so when my dad was going at 56. “He died of a heart attack,” michaelhornung2
the boardwalk into his ring as through this, as a kid, I didn’t Hornung said. “A lot of patients Does he think he can run
he prepares for the big matchup really know what was going on with Parkinson’s will try to hide the full 26 miles in Novem-
ahead of him on November 4. or what Parkinson’s meant. This their health issues and often ber? “Back in January, a friend
As you enjoy your evenings one time, my sister and I were take a lot of medications. My fa- convinced me to do this. I was
on the boardwalk, don’t be in the car with him and we’re ther was trying to take control of 30 pounds heavier and so in
alarmed by a running man don- sitting at a red light and all of a it by getting back into shape. He over my head. I figured the
ning warrior paint and a golden sudden, he hits the car in front was doing everything right and worst that could happen is that
belt. It’s just The Ultimate Rock- of us, tapping the bumper. The he went to the gym and that’s I don’t finish, but I will have
aWarrior! Hornung has adopt- driver gets out of the car, sees where he passed. He was try- raised money for the Parkin-
ed this persona to bring more the bumper and says it’s fine ing his best, but sometimes you son’s Foundation. But I started
attention to his cause, and to and gets back in his car. Then can’t do it alone.” training and told myself, I can’t
pay homage to something he we joked with my dad, saying, It wasn’t until after his father do that. I’ve been following a
and his father enjoyed—wres- ‘I can’t believe you hit that guy’ passed, that Hornung was able training program and I’m get-
tling. “When I was a kid, my dad and we just started talking like to access more resources and ting into the habit of running
and I would watch wrestling all everything was fine. Then he information that explained why every week,” Hornung said. This
the time. The Ultimate Warrior hits the car again,” Hornung re- his father did certain things be- week, he’ll be running his first
was one character that was al- called. “I was 16 years old and yond the trembling, like hitting 13-miler.
ways larger than life and fought just learning how to drive myself the same car twice while driv- Sharing his journey on social
for the greater good,” Hornung and I had to have this conversa- ing. Understanding that there media has brought accountabil-
said. After moving to Rockaway tion with him about it being time are others out there that might ity to the goal. He’s also count-
in June, Hornung decided to to take away his driver’s license.” feel like they’re facing Parkin- ing on supporters to get him
put a local spin on the name of With little information out there, son’s alone, and others who through on marathon day. “Peo-
the pro-wrestler from the ‘80s Hornung and his family were may not completely grasp what ple that have done the marathon
and ‘90s, and became The Ulti- unable to really understand Parkinson’s does, Hornung de- tell me that the first 15 miles are
mate RockaWarrior. Mickey’s behavior. cided to run the marathon to hard, but as it gets later, you start
Hornung now uses the char- In 2009, Mickey Hornung died bring attention to the disease, seeing more people you know.
acter as a way to make training and to let those going through Friends and family have already
fun as he prepares for the task it, know that someone is fight- been telling me which mile
ahead, the NYC Marathon on ing for them. they’ll be at, so that’ll keep me
November 4. Sometimes don- “Even though my father going. I don’t know how I can
ning the belt and warrior paint, passed away, I’m still fighting do this, but I’m just going to,” he
or colored sunscreen, Hornung for the research. I know from said. Doing it for his father also
trains on the boardwalk three my experience with my dad, serves as inspiration. “He was
times a week. “As The Ultimate that while going through this somebody who did things for
RockaWarrior, I’ll sometimes disease, which can be dehu- other people and he would do
run to one side of the board- manizing, you don’t know if the a lot of fundraisers for the com-
walk, pretending it’s like ropes world is with you. Plus a lot of munity, friends and family, so
on a wrestling ring, and I’ll people don’t understand what me doing this for him, in hon-
bounce off and run to the other Parkinson’s is. They just think or of him, would be something
side. It becomes mundane just of it as shaking, but it’s not just he’d be really proud of.”
running back and forth, so it’s motor skills that are impacted. To follow Hornung’s journey,
something to keep my brain go- Some patients also suffer from “Like” The Ultimate RockWar-
ing,” Hornung said. And occa- depression, anxiety and mood rior” on Facebook and TheUl-
sionally, he’ll scream out, “The disorders because they’re not timateRockaWarrior on Insta-
Ultimate RockaWarrior” as he dealing with the disease prop- gram.
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continue to stay open through at Low Tide, Beach 97th Street and gorized as a misdemeanor dis-
least September. And Connol- the Boardwalk, on Sunday, Sep- orderly conduct offense by city
ly’s is open weekends through tember 2 at 6 p.m. If you want ordinance, and offenders face
September 23. to be part of the fun, break out a possible 30 days in jail and/
***** your most colorful tie-dye shirt or up to a $500 fine. It’s not just
Tony Sirico was spotted at a (and pants? And hair?). There one of those never-enforced
fundraiser last week in Belle will be prizes for the best tie- obscure laws. Myrtle raked in
***** Harbor. Name doesn’t ring a dyed whatever. more than $22,000 in 2017 for
Here’s to a great Labor Day bell? Well, he might be bet- ***** profane language citations.
weekend. Labor Day, the first ter known as Paulie Walnuts, a Want to catch up on those *****
Monday in September, is a cre- captain in the Sopranos crime Rockaway documentaries Increased ferry service is
ation of the labor movement family. The TV star makes reg- you’ve been meaning to see? welcome, but one of the un-
and is dedicated to the social ular appearances at Joe Mure’s Jennifer Callahan’s The Bun- intended consequences is
and economic achievements of North Pole charity event. We galows of Rockaway and the frequent wakes the boats
American workers. The first La- also hear that a Jersey Shore star Everything Is Different Now – cause which do a number
bor Day holiday was celebrated came down to another shore. Rockaway After The Storm are on the bulkheads of proper-
on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, Deena Cortese was spotted available for rental or purchase ties along the bay from Beach
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bor Union. ***** Hendrick’s Saving Jamaica Bay. heads, that area is just an open
***** The St. Francis de Sales Be- ***** door for floodwaters. Assem-
Schools open after Labor Day. reavement Ministry will be It seems we not only have blywoman Stacey Amato and
Speed cameras (such as those holding a seven-week program dolphins, we have showoff dol- other officials are exploring
on Beach Channel Drive) near Tuesdays from October 2 to No- phins. The amazing mammals options.
schools will be operating once vember 13, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. have been seen doing tricks in *****
again due to an executive order For registration info., please the air. This is Rockaway we’re We don’t know if you can re-
by Governor Andrew Cuomo. call Virginia Clark (718-474- talking about. claim your sign or banner, but
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season, it isn’t over yet. Life- ***** idemic in Rockaway? Wonder Check with the 100th Precinct
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This Week in History

AUGUST 30 sevelt gave his "speak softly and carry
Joseph Courtney was born. a big stick" speech, regarding foreign
Ann Hamilton Reen was born. policy, at the Minnesota State Fair.
Bryan Doremus was born. 1945 - Japan's formal surrender in
World War II was celebrated as Victory
1983 - The space shuttle Challenger over Japan (V-J) Day.
blasted off with Guion S. Bluford Jr.
aboard. He was the first black Ameri- SEPTEMBER 3
can to travel in space. 1783 - The Treaty of Paris officially end-
ed the Revolutionary War between the
AUGUST 31 United States and Great Britain.
Kevin O’Connor was born. 1974 - Frank Robinson was named the
first African-American manager in Ma-
1994 - Russia officially ended its mil-
jor League Baseball.
itary presence in the former East Ger-
many and the Baltic states.
SEPTEMBER 4
1997 - Princess Diana and her compan-
Anthony Weiner was born.
ion, Dodi al-Fayed, were killed in a car
accident in Paris.
1781 - The city of Los Angeles was
SEPTEMBER 1 founded by Spanish settlers.
Loretta Courtney was born. 1972 - U. S. swimmer Mark Spitz won a
Lizzy Vivino was born. record seventh gold medal at the Mu-
nich Summer Olympics.
1807 - Former U.S. Vice President Aar-
on Burr was found innocent of treason. SEPTEMBER 5
1939 - World War II began when Nazi Luisa Melo was born.
Germany invaded Poland.
1698 - Russia's Peter the Great levied a
SEPTEMBER 2 tax on bearded men.
Nancy Murphy was born. 1836 - The Republic of Texas made mil-
tary hero, Sam Houston, its first presi-
1901 - Vice President Theodore Roo- dent.
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fun event in Rockaway, and we one!”
wanted to bring it back, and with Acosta joined the Navy when
Kevin here, what better way to he was 18, and after four years
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Belle Harbor with watering holes the end of the summer and our Hawaii, he will receive honora-
This past Saturday, August 25, a on the hefty list that included love for Kevin, and honor his ser- ble discharge on September 28.
gaggle of fun-loving locals made Jameson’s, Pico RBNY, Rogers, vice to our country!” Acosta said, “While on deploy-
it their mission to hit up almost Happy Jack's Burger Bar, Healy’s Due to the hurricane in Ha- ment, I was diagnosed with sleep
every bar in Rockaway to unite Pub, Community House, Rock- waii, Acosta, a lifelong Rockaway apnea and tinnitus, also while
the community and to especial- away Beach BBQ, Whit’s End, resident, was unable to fly back on duty, I lacerated the flex-
ly celebrate the end of summer Bungalow Bar, Connolly’s, Say- to base, so his friends decid- or tendon in my right hand. I’ll
with their friend, Kevin Acosta, ra’s Wine Bar, Rockaway Beach ed to organized the bar crawl in miss the Navy because it taught
before he returns to his U.S. naval Surf Club, Rockaway Brewing honor of him. Joseph Gallagher, me discipline and gave me great
post in Honolulu, Hawaii. Company and Epstein’s. Howev- a member of United Brothers of pride to serve my country. Serv-
A group that included Jason er, when the crawlers discovered Carpenters Local 157 NYC Un- ing the Navy gave me purpose
Nochamre, Matthew Cappiello, that the latter was closed, they ion, said, “I’m a union guy and and taught me a lot, for which
Andrew Fay, Chris Rivara, Matt stumbled upon local outdoor have great respect for what guys I’ll be forever grateful, and for
Brady, Kevin Acosta, Katie Gal- eatery, La Barracuda, and were like Kevin sacrifice for this coun- my friends to include me in this
lagher, Joseph Gallagher, John in full force to add something try, and this was the perfect op- event is a memory I will always
Boyle and Danny Goldberg had new to the list. portunity to gather our friends to treasure.
great craic on Saturday as they In Gaelic, the term, craic, do this bar crawl, and we hope to For future What’s the Craic Bar
made their way around town. means fun, and the organiz- make this an annual event. This Crawls, check out Joseph Gallag-
Their “What’s the Craic Bar ers, Katie and Joseph Gallagher bar crawl was created for locals er’s Instagram: JoeySno
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is the Way to Go in Rockaway!
By Kami-Leigh Agard away resident, and seasoned ly imbedded in water sports,
bay/ocean dog, Captain Pe- and well, it has stuck to this
Boating in Rockaway is a ter Galvin, and before we dive day for me, and I carried my
two-part series by The Rock- into the scenic adventure we passion and love for the ocean
away Times highlighting the wonderfully beheld, here’s and bay on to my own family.”
amazing experiences locals some history about Galvin, In 1966, Galvin won the
and visitors alike can have in and why he is the go-to nav- BHYC Junior Commodore
our beautifully rich Jamaica igator and fisherman when it Race Cup, and since then,
Bay. You may be surprised by comes to Rockaway’s waters. he has never relented on his
the resources that are availa- Dr. Galvin, an old school passion for boating. “I used
ble for everyone to enjoy, right labyrinth of waterways, mead- surfer, former NYPD surgeon, to love sailing. In the 1980s, I
here in our local waters, only if owlands, and two freshwater veteran boater, scuba diver, used to have a sailboat docked
you have the gumption to take ponds. The wetlands provide fisherman, refuse-to-retire in this marina, but after years
a memorable adventure. a unique environment for medical general practitioner, passed and my passion, not to
Jamaica Bay is an 18,000- both wildlife preservation and Rockaway Times columnist mention, patience for sailing
acre wetland estuary sur- urban recreation. Enclosed by (the list could go on…), is so waned, in 2016, I bought my
rounded by the Rockaway the Rockaway peninsula and Rockaway-stamped that he current pontoon motorboat,”
peninsula to the south, Brook- protected from the Atlantic lives across the street from the Galvin said.
lyn to the west, and mainland Ocean, the region hosts an house he grew up in as a child. Galvin’s boat is called,
Queens to the east, and in- abundance of wildlife. “Until 1938, before Robert “Endless Summer,” and the
cludes approximately 10,000 With Labor Day mere days Moses built Beach Channel beauty of experiences lapped
acres of parkland managed away, there’s still much to Drive, there was a full pier up on the boat is definite-
by the National Park Service splash about in our local wa- at the Belle Harbor Yacht ly “endless.” When meeting
and NYC Parks as an urban ters. The Rockaway Times was Club (BHYC), near my fami- Galvin and his co-captain, Jo-
national park. Comprising an generously gifted a tour of Ja- ly’s home. At that time, there seph Supple, a gangly, black
area almost equal to the size maica Bay from Vernam Basin was a barge, where an annual as soot, double-crested Cor-
of Manhattan, the bay con- in Arverne to beyond Breezy blessing of the fleet was held.
sists of numerous islands, a Point’s tip by life-long Rock- My family was always deep- Continued on page 13
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ANCHORS AWAY! used to have a docking pier,
Continued from Page 12
Island
but after being destroyed in
morant bird was perched on a Hurricane Sandy, it was never
nearby boat. Galvin and Sup- rebuilt.
ple explained that these birds Supple pointed out the sev-
eral islets in the bay includ-
ing, The Raunt, Big Egg, El-
ders West, Elders East, Yellow Pediatric
Associates
Bar, Black Walk, Ruler’s Bar
and Ruffle Bar.
“We call these the Electric
beaches because boaters like
to dock here illegally, and
have a huge party. It’s not al- Treating Patients from Newborn
lowed, but people do it any- [V࠮:HTL+H`º:PJR»
(WWVPU[TLU[Z࠮+PL[PJPHU
are deep divers that unmer- way,” Supple said.
cifully catch birds with their As we passed by, we saw
beaks, and could hold their some folks near Ruffle Bar, 5\[YP[PVU:LY]PJLZ
breath under water for long and it looked like they were
stretches. down for the day. An NYPD 6WLU+H`ZHWLLR
Galvin said that he and Sup- and FDNY boat were speed-
ple ardently enjoy fishing, but ing by, but the FDNY boat re- Marc Lashley, MD, FAAP
they prefer to go “outside,” turned to let off some water
(meaning in the ocean) to and spray some folks nesting Lori Berman, DO, FAAP
fish. According to Galvin and on the shore. Supple said, Joy Nagelberg, MD, FAAP
Supple, good fish to catch in “They probably know these
this current season are sea people. It’s a hot day, so Geralyn Cleary, CPNP
bass, porgies, fluke and tau- spraying them with water is
tog (black fish). However, they probably a treat.”
Jonathan Ringer, CPNP
noted that poaching is not We also passed by Reid Av- We are here for you daily, to care for
allowed, meaning there are enue Pier in Roxbury, which
regulations mandated by the was demolished during the social, emotional, and physical
Department of Conservation Sandy, but was never res-
(DEC) on what fish you are al- urrected to its former glory. well-being of your child.
lowed to catch, and the num- Galvin said, “This used to be Remember to Call Us First at
ber of fish you are allowed to the original main pier for the
keep. As a precaution, to avoid ferry in the 1920s. We used to YH[OLY[OHU]PZP[PUNHU
being fined before fishing, you fish here, you could literally Urgent Care.
should call 1-866-933-2257 see the fish in the water.”
or visit: https://decals.dec. Then we passed by the de- *In the case of an emergency call 911
ny.gov/DEVALSCititzenWeb caying pier in front of Kenne-
to register with the NYS Recre- dy’s, destroyed during Sandy. Medicaid Plans Accepted
ation Marine Fishing registry. Next, the highlight was seeing
Now for the tour. Pulling out the U-Boat Lookout. At first
from the dock in Arverne, Gal- glance, it looks like a light-
vin pointed out to dormant house, but according to Sup-
cranes and machinery in the ple it was a lookout for sol-
bay. Galvin said, “That’s been diers during WWII, and even
a mystery for years. Hopefully after the numerous storms and physicians group
one day, they’ll finally remove hurricanes in the area, it is still A Partnership for Unparalleled Care
them because they serve no standing.
purpose, and are a nuisance, As we neared Breezy Point’s www.IslandPediatricNY.com
not just for boaters, but the tip, there was an interesting
habitat’s environment.” looking structure. When asked, 718.474.3375
Supple, stationed on the Supple explained, “Believe it )LHJO*OHUULS+YP]L
lower deck, pointed out the or not, this is an A-beam from 9VJRH^H`7HYR5@
buoys. Some of these buoys the World Trade Center that
actually have bells or gongs was put here as a reminder and
to alert ongoing navigators monument to the community.
about fog or other dangerous Rockaway lost a lot of lives in
conditions. 9/11, but as you see from our
We cruised by Bungalow beautiful waters, we still keep
Bar and Thai Rock. According resilient and always Rockaway
to Supple, the only local res- strong.”
taurants you are allowed to w
dock, and go inside to eat are
Bungalow Bar and The Wharf.
Kennedy’s in Breezy Point
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Diving Into Finance with

the FINancial Sharktress
By Katie McFadden was a man coming into finance, been this spirit animal for me
I wouldn’t have gotten as much and I think it’s perfect for the
Sharks are not just the apex pushback and I didn’t want to business to not think about
predators of the ocean. They’re feel resentful at the end of the sharks in a predatory way, much
fierce, go-getters that seize day because I was putting in like finances. Sharks are these
beneficial opportunities. So so much work and not making elegant, beautiful creatures that
it’s no wonder Rockaway Beach that much money. I decided to take advantage of every oppor-
resident, Galit Tsadik, was in- embody the shark and say, this tunity placed in front of them,”
spired by them to embrace her is who I am,” she said. Tsadik Tsadik said. “Also, it brings this
inner shark and start her own made the decision to be her own fun aspect to money that you
financial management busi- boss, and became the founder don’t get elsewhere. I’ll help
ness, Tsadik G Management. and CEO of her own business you create a blissfully beachy
When dealing with personal or that helps multiple businesses. budget, with your foundation,
commercial finances, it’s easy However, recently, Tsadik de- your waves of variable expenses
to drown in the deep waters of cided to dive into the waters of and your fun in the sun money.
money management. However, personal finance as well. “I had It makes people want to do it.
Tsadik, aka the FINancial Shark- people coming up to me and The key to money is you have to
tress, is here to help others find can feel empowered and confi- saying ‘I love what you’re do- want to pay attention to it, and
their own inner shark, take a dent and can seize opportuni- ing for businesses, can you help if you’re afraid of it and it’s not
bite out of debt and have a fin ties when they see them,” she me?’” she said. The drive to help fun, you’re not going to want to
up on finances without fear. said. individuals also came from per- manage it and grow. Plus the
With her love for all things For Tsadik, working for herself sonal struggles. “I grew up in an whole beach and shark theme
ocean, especially sharks, as a was personal example of seizing abusive household, where my fits well with Rockaway.”
child, Tsadik had dreams of an opportunity. Tsadik’s experi- mother gave over her power by Tsadik also fits well with Rock-
someday working as a marine ence in the finance world goes giving my father all of her mon- away. In addition to owning her
biologist. However, she found back a decade. She started her ey, even though she was the own business, Tsadik is a shark
herself floating above another career by working with com- breadwinner. I saw how hard it when it comes to community
subject—math. So she went on mercial mortgages as a mort- was for her to leave a really tox- support. She serves as the sec-
to pursue her specialty, earning gage underwriter and went on to ic situation. For a long time, she retary of the Rockaway Business
a double bachelor’s degree in work for Morgan Stanley doing didn’t think she could do it on Alliance, treasurer of Ladies of
economics and psychology at mortgage compliance, but the her own and control her own Business of Rockaway Beach
Queens College. She then fur- work wasn’t inspiring. “I want- money. When she finally left, I and director of finance for ARF-
thered her expertise by becom- ed to be able to work with busi- saw how much her life changed ARF, which oversees the Rocka-
ing a Certified Master Mortgage nesses. I’ve been working since for the better. I want to be able way dog park. “It’s important to
Underwriter, a Certified Com- I’m 14 and in all my jobs, I had to give that to other people. We me to give back to the commu-
mercial Underwriter and a Cer- this tendency to go in and im- ran away to a domestic violence nity since the community has
tified Financial Instructor. mediately try to improve things shelter and saw so many wom- supported me,” Tsadik said.
In 2015, Tsadik made a shark and make their systems bet- en that had been through the Tsadik encourages anyone
move by starting her own busi- ter, so I really wanted to utilize same thing. On some level, hav- seeking financial help to con-
ness, Tsadik G Management. those skills. I thought the best ing your own money is having tact her. “If someone feels like
After operating out of Manhat- opportunity was to work for a your own power and that was a they’re swimming in danger-
tan and then Rockville Center, tech startup,” Tsadik said. So she way for these women to be con- ous waters when it comes to
she decided to bring her finan- did by joining a tech startup in trolled. I don’t want anyone to their finances, come talk to me.
cial knowledge right to her own Manhattan that had no finance stay in a toxic situation, whether I’m here, I’ll work with you and
backyard. In November 2017, department when they started. it’s a toxic work environment or I really want to give people a
she opened her Beach 116th “I was able to create everything relationship, because they don’t support system that helps them
Street office. When it comes to for them and I really loved it, have the money or power to get grow,” she said.
managing money, Tsadik does but I decided that I wanted to out of it. I want people to under- Tsadik G Management is lo-
it all. “With my business, I turn do this for lots of businesses in- stand that they can do it on their cated at 177 Beach 116th Street,
overwhelmed entrepreneurs stead of just one,” she said. own,” she said. Suite 3. Tsadik can be reached
and businesses into badass After dealing with the corpo- With her financial coach- at 347-619-2996 or GTsadik@
sharks with their money. For rate world, Tsadik decided that ing side of the business, Tsadik CountOnTGM.com. Also check
businesses I do management to do what she truly wanted, the took on the name of the FINan- out her website, www.Coun-
consulting, outsource, CFO ser- best course of action was to do cial Sharktress and incorporat- tonTGM.com. In addition to
vices, bookkeeping, basically it herself. “I found that nobody ed the ocean and well, sharks, her business, Tsadik aims to
anything in a business that has will value you more than you into everything she does, from help people by offering free fi-
to do with money, I take care of,” value yourself. I was getting a lot having her office decked out nancial tips through the Face-
Tsadik said. However, she has of pushback when I asked peo- in shark gear, to giving shark- book group: “Righteous Rev-
also broadened her services to ple to pay me what I was worth shaped pens to her clients. enue Fishbowl.” You can also
individuals that also seek help, and I realized the only way I’d “In 2014, I went to St. Maarten follow her business Facebook
by offering financial coaching. make the money I deserved and swam with Caribbean reef pages at FINancial Sharktress
“I help people by changing their from putting in all the work that sharks and it was the most ex- Galit Tsadik and Tsadik G Man-
relationship with money so they I did, was to work for myself. If I hilarating experience. They’ve agement.
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Tuesday - September 11, 2018
Vocals by: Chazmond Peacock and Steven Wagner
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off. The Parks Dept. personnel
More
People,
eventually arrive on their ATVs
and whistle them out, but once
The Mary Louis Academy
they’re gone, some swimmers
More venture back into those waters.
Problems As a resident, I sit on Beach
109th and watch this.
A remedy?
Dear Editor: 1) Since these uptown surf
As a regular RT reader, it frus- beaches are used primarily by
trates me to continually read the a handful (literally) of surfers,
great ferry reviews and the won- the Parks Dept. could open up
derful increase in ridership es- these beaches on weekends in
pecially on the weekends. Yes, it the summer to the thousands
is a great ride and it’s great for of visitors to enjoy Rockaway’s
Rockaway’s businesses and I’m beaches. When these uptown
all for it, but where the crowds surf beaches were first designat-
go after the ride was not con- ed to relieve overcrowding on
sidered. These full-to-capacity the two stretches of surf beach-
vessels unload thousands of es downtown, the ferry’s future
visitors who pour onto the clos- success and the thousands of
est beaches: 107th-108th-109th, people arriving on them each
causing, them to be overcrowd- day was unanticipated. But now
ed. What is unfortunate is that that we see how popular this
the beaches just north of them ferry is, these surf beaches are
are designated surf beach- no longer feasible on weekends At The Mary Louis Academy, you will
es and because of these huge in the summer season. Or,
crowds, the visitors settle onto 2) Have a second Rockaway find your own voice—distinctive, confident,
these spacious beaches (despite ferry stop uptown or downtown. intelligent, creative, and empowered—a
the red flags) and find out that I know it’s late in the season,
they must walk to Beach 109th but it could be investigated for voice that will be one
to swim. Most just go into the the 2019 season. of your greatest assets in life.
un-lifeguarded waters to cool Mel S.
August 31 Marks
International Overdose
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ADDABBO AND PHEFFER AMATO

HOST E-WASTE
RECYCLING EVENT
Locals, if you’re looking to bles, televisions, VCRs, DVD
CURRAN’S safely and legally dispose of

that old television set and oth-
er unwanted or broken elec-
players, phones audio/visual
equipment, cell phones, PDAs
and more. Please be advised
SUPERIOR MEATS tronics, on Saturday, Septem-
ber 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
that due to NYC regulations,
air conditioners will not be ac-
Where service is an obsession head to the Free E-Waste Re- cepted.
cycling Event hosted by Sena- The e-waste recycling trucks
tor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., As- will be located at St. Camillus'
HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL! semblywoman Stacey Pheffer (99-15 Rockaway Beach Boule-
Amato and the Lower East Side vard) rear parking lot, off Shore
Thank you from Curran's for a great Ecology Center at St. Camillus Front Parkway. The event is
summer run! R.C. Church. rain or shine.
As of 2015, the NYC Depart- “Electronic waste is a major
There's Still Time To Enjoy Our ment of Sanitation adopted environmental hazard. Too
Barbecue Special a rule that prohibits leaving many people just drop com-
electronic waste out for col- puter parts and electronics in
lection with regular trash or the garbage. If e-waste isn’t
BBQ Special And Curbside Delivery recyclables. If you do, you are processed the right way, it can
Always Available liable for a civil penalty of $100 poison sanitation workers and
**Reminder: Sunday, 9/2/18 is our Last Sunday for the per violation. our water supply. That’s why
season - also Closed Labor Day
So grab the opportunity to events like these are so impor-
We will reopen Tues, 9/4 at 10 a.m. toss your old electronics at this tant.” Pheffer Amato said.
239 Beach 116th Street event. Accepted items include For more info, contact Add-
working and non-working abbo’s office at 718-738-1111
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718-634-7408 • 718-634-6363 ers, scanners, keyboards, ca- 945-9550.
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this topic, it's a good one, and so triggering.

can be easily bypassed or re- I find that most women these
sisted because it feels wrong, days can be open for this kind
or shameful or just plain an- of dialogue. If you are jealous
noying. I see all feelings, and of a woman that does not seem
sensations as valuable ways to to be open at all, doing what
learn about your self and all you are doing right now is ex-
By Shane Kulman feelings are energy, and ener- tremely helpful, reaching out
gy is being alive and is fuel for to share and asking for sup-
so many things, especially cre- port.
Dear Lisa Z. and I'm a great dancer. I like ativity. So let's unpack this! Jealousy is normal. If you
I thank you for your response getting attention, (all of this is Jealousy is a recipe of de- can grow from the experience,
to the “I love you” post on Au- great to admit when I'm anon- sire, longing and feeling not you win. What you resist will
gust 16. I sense you feel strong- ymous). When I am around enough. These things are built persist, so keep us posted! I
ly about "I love you” should other awesome women, some- into our society though media, would personally love to know
be said by the person who times I get jealous, like some- commercials and such. So, all how you choose to deal with
feels it authentically. I'm curi- thing kicks in where I want all the feelings you have of jeal- this! The truth shall always set
ous where you saw me saying the attention, and when there ousy are totally normal, and you free. There is real truth in
I think the man should say it is a woman I get envious of, my yes uncomfortable. I wonder that for sure.
first? I re-read my response heart starts to race and I start if you know the women you Enchantress Shane coach-
(with excitement) of our con- to act out in different ways. I'm find yourself jealous of? If you es Awkward Enchanted folk
trast. I also realized I had some in your Awkward Enchanted do, I always err on the side of wanting more magic, passion
un-realized belief that I was Coven on FB, and I've heard sharing the feelings, which and confidence in their lives.
holding that men should say I you say you have been jealous can also be tremendously un- Check her out at www.enchant-
love you first. I'm not sure how in the past as well. Can you comfortable, but it usually edembodiment.com
I feel about that now though... tell me what to do? I feel stu- brings you energy and power
All good stuff! Thanks for tak- pid being a grown woman and in not hiding these feelings, as
ing the time... comparing myself and getting truth is medicine for growth. Want To Get
Dear Enchantress, jealous of other women. If straight up sharing the truth In Touch?
I get jealous. I am a young Thank you. feels impossible, you can also
black woman, I have many go to the woman and give
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GATEWAY’S FOUR-LEGGED LAW ENFORCEMENT
By Park Ranger Erin Schoppmeyer aisons helps build a connection
between Gateway’s law enforce-
If you have spent time on the ment and the people they serve.
beaches at Fort Tilden or Riis, you How does a horse go from
may have come across Smokey, that typical farm and stable life
Sir Lancelot, Keegan or Harper: to the unique role of protecting
our National Park lands? Hors-

es come to the agency by dona-
tion of generous folks through-
out the country. Because horses
are skittish creatures by nature,
Architectural an aspiring USPP Mount goes

through about six months to
a year of training to see if they
style made easy. can withstand everything from

large crowds to loud noises and a
whole assortment of unexpected
distractions. Only about half the
the four horses that make up candidates end up making the
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of home you want. Whether it’s a stately Queen Anne, a bold
(USPP) Mounted Unit in Jamai- Rodriguez recounted a story of
ca Bay. Believe me, at about 10 a windy day at Ft. Tilden when
Modernist design or anything in between, you can now create ft. tall, they stand out. Recently I a beach umbrella blew directly
it with the best-performing, most energy-efficient products was able to spend an afternoon in the path of one of the horses.
Andersen has ever offered. Don’t just imagine your dream home. chatting with David Rodriguez, While this may perturb an ordi-
Build it with Andersen.
an officer with the unit, as I got nary equine, his mount did not
to know the horses and learn bat an eye (or stomp a hoof for
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation.
more about what they do. that matter).
©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. MS1801_0057 Summer in the park is easily At about 24-25 years of age, a
the busiest season, and the of- USPP horse can expect to hang
ficers and their horses will spend up their "shield" and retire. Once
up to six hours a day patrolling a horse has left the force, they are
the beaches. Handling disputes either returned to their original
between visitors, ensuring dogs owners or given to people who
are not on the beaches in sum- possess the knowledge, skills,
mer months, and protecting the and resources to care for them. It
wildlife (such as the threatened came as no surprise when Rodri-
piping plover) in the park are just guez told me that lifelong bonds
a few of the things that the USPP are formed, and officers will of-
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Rodriguez’s favorite aspects of treating them.
7:30 am - 5:00 pm the job is building a relationship The next time you see Smokey,
Thursday with the community. Rodriguez Sir Lancelot, Keegan, or Harper
7:30 am - 7:00 pm emphasized how important in- (and of course their accompa-
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718-945-5512 Beach 116th Street is get-
OPEN HOUSE
ting a pick-me-up. On Mon-
day, August 27, Council-
man Eric Ulrich announced
a new clean-up initiative in
Rockaway. Ulrich has pro-
THIS SAT AND SUN vided $70,000 in funding to
the Wildcat Services Corpo-
SEPT 1 AND 2 FROM 11-1 PM ration, a nonprofit organi-
zation that provides job op-
portunities and resources for has undergone a remarka-
unemployed and underem- ble resurgence since Hurri-
217 BEACH 119 ST ployed New Yorkers, to clean cane Sandy. We want to make
up some trash-prone areas in sure we support the men and
Rockaway, including Beach women who own and operate
Two family on 40x100 with private 116th Street. their businesses here."
"I want to thank Wildcat Other locations that will be
drive and garage. Front and back and the terrific workers that cleaned through this effort in-
porches, un nished basement and work hard to keep our city
clean. We are thrilled to part-
clude Jamaica Avenue, Cross
Bay Boulevard and Shore
yard. Two bedrooms over one ner with Wildcat again this Parkway - among others.
year to offer much-needed "I'd love to thank the Coun-
bedroom. With some TLC this will supplemental sanitation ser- cilman for getting the street
be a keeper. $699K vices throughout the district,"
Councilman Ulrich said at
cleaned up," Dr. Dan Mirkin
of Mirkin Vision said. "We've
Monday’s press conference. had a trash issue and it will be
"One of the places that will nice to present a good image
Maureen Walsh, Broker receive weekly cleaning is
Beach 116th Street, which
[and] having clean streets is a
great start."
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What can we take from this tive change in your communi-

occurrence? We have lives to ty.
live, people to see, work to do, The energy of positive change
meals to cook, nurturing to do, follows the positive intention.
bedtime stories to read, lunches It is as simple as that. Posi-
to pack, flights to catch, shop- tive intentions help us to find
ping to do, support to give, and the answers to things. If we
on and on. How do we stop on a are dealing with an illness or a
daily basis to project intentions heart-wrenching problem or an
to better our community, our emotional upset, conjuring up
families, our circle, ourselves? positive language, repeating it
I know that when we inter- inside or out loud, eventually
nalize a hope, a feeling, an in- changes the perspective caus-
The Power of Intention tention over and over again,

it manifests. Maybe not in the
timeframe that we want, or
ing us to see the issue in a differ-
ent way, possibly moving away
from it or finding an answer in
I have been thinking about They investigated if there were in the exact way we want, but a non-conventional place. The
the power of intention lately any other variables, and found the shift happens. The posi- same is true for those around
and just by chance I picked up a none. Crime was reduced. tive intention causes shift and us. When we circle around and
deck of inspirational cards and I was amazed and not sur- change. What would you like around in the negative thoughts
the card I picked was the author prised. What a magnificent to shift in your life? What do and connotations, it only hin-
relaying something he read example of coming together, you want to change? It took ders us from understanding
about the effect of group med- positivity, peacefulness and the power of a multitude of and living harmoniously. Har-
itation on crime. After some collective energy conscious- people to make a multitude of mony is ecstasy and bliss.
googling, I found it. ness. It was an extremely con- changes in Washington DC; it Living with the intention to be
“Washington meditation pro- centrated effort on the part of will take the power of you to in harmony with ourselves, in-
ject reverses violent crime trend all of those individuals during make a single change in you. ner circle, family and commu-
by 23.3 percent.” (worldpeace. that time. Their lives stopped It will take the power of you to nity will bring joy and peace.
org). In the summer of 1993, - they concentrated their ener- make a positive change in your May you be happy. May you
during an almost two-month gies on positively reducing vio- circle. It will take the power of be free. May you be grateful.
period, through the power of lence in the area embraced by you to make a positive change May you let go of things that do
group meditation, there was a the breadth of the group. The in your family. It will take the not serve you. May you have in-
remarkable effect on the city. result is astounding. power of you to make a posi- ner peace.
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causes a fixed obstruction to lifting) should be avoided as it
blood flow, the obstruction can cause a Valsalva maneu-
to blood flow in HCM is dy- ver and trigger an arryth-
namic, or variable. Reducing mia or loss of consciousness.
DOC
blood flow to the heart, such Avoiding dehydration and ex-
as doing a Valsalva maneuver cessive alcohol intake are also
(i.e. bearing down during a recommended. Symptoms
bowel movement), which in- of HCM can include palpita-
By Peter Galvin, MD
creases pressure in the chest tions, chest pain, and short-
and lessens blood flow to the ness of breath. Symptomatic
HCM
heart, can make the block- HCM can be treated with med-
age worse. HCM is often not ications. Insertion of a cardi-
detectable by physical exam ac defibrillator is sometimes
alone. Some patients may performed, and other surgi-
Hypertrophic cardiomyopa- cases, it causes sudden death have a heart murmur, but cal procedures can be done as
thy (HCM) is a common and while competing in sports. many do not. If a murmur is appropriate. Medications that
complex disease. It is caused HCM is caused by thicken- present, it becomes louder reduce blood flow to the heart
by a genetic mutation. Since ing of the septum of the heart. if the patient does a Valsal- should be avoided. These
the genetic inheritance of this The septum is the interior va maneuver. HCM is usually medications include ACE in-
disease was first discovered in heart wall that separates the diagnosed using an EKG and hibitors (i.e. lisinopril), ARBs
1960, more than 1,400 muta- left and right ventricles. This echocardiogram, or sono- (i.e. losartan), diuretics, and
tions associated with the dis- thickening of the septal wall gram of the heart. Cardiac digoxin. Lastly, anyone with
ease have been discovered, causes a blockage to blood MRI can also be helpful. Ge- a first-degree relative diag-
making it now the most com- flow out of the left ventricle. netic testing can also be per- nosed with HCM or a relative
mon inherited cardiovascular Because the disease may also formed. who suffered sudden death at
disease. It is estimated to af- cause some of the coronary Treatment of asymptomat- an early age (under 35) during
fect one in every 200 people, arteries to be abnormally ic HCM is usually conserva- athletics should have a car-
or half a percent of the popu- small, the blockage of blood tive. Avoidance of competitive diac evaluation and possibly
lation. It is found in all ethnic flowing out of the heart can sports and intense physical ac- undergo genetic testing.
groups. Most people who have cause that part of the heart to tivity is usually recommend-
it are not aware of its pres- be stressed, which may trig- ed. Light aerobic exercise is Questions and comments
ence, but some are affected at ger a fatal arrythmia. Unlike usually allowed, however iso- may be sent to editor@rocka-
an early age. In rare but tragic a narrowed heart valve, which metric exercise (i.e. weight- waytimes.com.
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This Is Crackers
Now, instead of showing the the crumbs! I then discarded between Rockaway and Ozone
animals in cages (implying that the now empty cardboard box- Park and, although the larg-
they're traveling in boxcars for es with their politically incor- er stores had already swapped
the circus), the newly-designed rect images and put them out out the old boxes for the new, I
boxes feature a zebra, elephant, with the trash. was able to appropriate twelve
lion, giraffe, and a gorilla wan- Unfortunately, the next of the small original boxes re-
dering side-by-side, enjoying morning as I was feeling very plete with the "offensive" caged
their newfound freedom as smug with myself for joining animals. I then stopped at a
they roam free in a Serengeti- with PETA in this ridiculous local hardware store and af-
type grassland. I'm not quite crusade, it suddenly dawned ter purchasing the requisite
sure what the hell the zebra on me that the six boxes of the items, I sat in the parking lot
and giraffe were thinking when original animal crackers I had and tightly wrapped all twelve
they decided to join this happy tossed could well have be- boxes with a black plastic gar-
group of newly freed animals, come a collector's item in the bage bag and then sealed all of
but I cannot help but think that not-so-distant future and pos- it with duct tape and placed it
I discern a hint of a smirk on sibly worth a couple of bucks. on the passenger seat next to
the lion's face. I raced out of the house to me. As I pulled out of the park-
As for me, as soon as I became search the garbage can on the ing lot, all I could do was smile
aware of this new paradigm for sidewalk only to realize that, as I looked at this package next
Well, we all should have seen the depiction of wild animals, I unlike most scheduled col- to me thinking - "Money in the
this coming. After 116 years, immediately searched through lection days, Build it Back did Bank!"
Mondelez International, Na- my cupboard and found six of not have the street blocked On the drive home, I was
bisco's parent company, has the now "offensive" Barnum's and the sanitation truck had pulled over by one of New York's
ceded to the onslaught of ethi- Animals Crackers boxes and already come and gone, and Finest, who had noticed that
cal complaints lodged by PETA emptied the contents of all of with them went my fortune I had passed him without the
against the packaging on Bar- them into the bay, whereupon in collectable "offensive" Bar- benefit of a seat belt. Ever the
num's Animals Crackers depict- all of the individual lions, tigers num's Animals Crackers box- good citizen, I pulled over and
ing exotic animals in circus cag- and bears were immediately es. when the officer approached
es on the box of crackers which set upon and ravaged by a col- I immediately set about to me, he greeted me courteously
is, of course, in this day and age ony of seagulls with multiple visit every supermarket, gro-
quite politically incorrect. schools of killifish feasting on cery store, deli, bodega, etc., Continued on page 29
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BETWEEN THE twelve boxes of "collectible"
BRIDGES offensive animal cracker boxes
Continued from Page 28 lay ripped opened on the hood
and asked if I was aware of why of my car. The two plainclothes
I had been stopped. I sheepish- officers were laughing them-
ly admitted that as soon as he selves silly as they drove away
had hit his lights to alert me to while I deposited my now
pull over, I realized that I was worthless collection of animal
not wearing a seat belt. crackers in a nearby trash bas-
"License, registration and ket.
insurance card please," he I asked the original officer
stated, and I went to my wallet who had stopped me if I could
and gave him what I thought return to my car but he hesi-
was my driver's license but, tated and, waving my license
in fact, I had handed over at me asked, "You know this is
my New York State Medical only a learner's permit don't
Marijuana card instead. (Yes, you?" Suffice it to say, that I
that's another story.) After ex- illegal substances in the car. in the package on the seat but was ultimately sent on my way
amining the card, the officer It was only then that I also was advised to remain quiet with an admonition to up-
handed it back to me with a looked at the package of an- until they finished. The search grade my learner's permit (and
quizzical look on his face and imal crackers and realized, of the car proved negative but I yes, that too is another story...)
stated: "This is not your li- "Oh my God, it looks just like could tell that the package on and not to immediately offer
cense." a kilo wrapped weed! The of- the seat was still their main fo- my medical marijuana card to
Realizing my error, I rum- ficer directed me to remain in cus. I explained what has tran- the police when stopped while
maged through my wallet and my vehicle while he ran my spired earlier that day to all driving. He did have a sense of
finally came upon my license, information and shortly there- three officers but I could see humor as was evidenced with
but as I was handing it to him after he was joined by some the look of "Now I really have his parting remark to me that
I saw he was staring intently at plainclothes officers in an un- heard everything" settle over perhaps I should seek out a 12-
the package on my passenger marked car. To make a long all their faces. step program to deal with my
seat. After taking my license, he story short, I exited my car and At that point, I asked they animal cracker fetish.
then again returned to staring gave the officers permission to unwrap the package so they Broad Channel, why would
at the package on the passen- search the vehicle and started could satisfy their curiosity. anyone want to live anywhere
ger seat and asked if I had any to explain what was actually Some five minutes later all else?
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PODIATRIST 101-06 37 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
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Board Certified - American the LLC upon whom process against it Office in Queens Co. SSNY designat-
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Board Certified of process to the LLC, c/o Li Feng Lu, may be served. SSNY shall mail copy
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Appointment Notice of Formation of 34-35 70th Notice of Formation of SRR Family LLC
Street Joint Venture LLC. Arts. of Org. II. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State
filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) of NY (SSNY) on 6/20/18. Office loca-
on 8/15/18. Office location: Queens tion: Queens County. SSNY designated
County. SSNY designated as agent as agent of LLC upon whom process
B&D Painting, Inc. of LLC upon whom process against against it may be served. SSNY shall
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Classifieds whom process against it may be

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ARVERNE BY New York State Department
THE SEA – 1902, of Environmental Conservation
IN GERMAN? Notice of Complete Application
Date: 08/24/2018
By Katie Lucev Applicant: NYC DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 30-30
THOMSON AVE FL 5 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101-3045
Facility: NYC DDC – RECONSTRUCTION OF ROCKAWAY BEACH
BLVD (SANDHW 13) ROCKAWAY BEACH BLVD|BEACH 73RD ST to
BEACH 88TH ST Far Rockaway, NY 11693
Application ID: 2-6308-01036/00003
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 – Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES
– Surface Discharge 1 – Article 15 Title 15 Long Island Well
Temporary Dewatering
Project is located: in QUEENS COUNTY
Project Description:
The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application
for a new permit for a proposed withdrawal and discharge of up to 4,320,000
gallons per day of treated groundwater into Jamaica Bay (Class SB) from a
treatment system consisting of sedimentation, filtration and carbon adsorption
at the applicant’s project site located in Far Rockaway, Queens. The applicant
proposes to operate a temporary construction dewatering and groundwater
treatment system to facilitate the installation of a new trunk water main in
Rockaway Beach Boulevard between Beach 88th Street and Beach 73 rd Street.
Pumped and treated groundwater is to be directed to existing NYCDEP storm
sewers, which discharge to Broad Channel and Barbadoes Basin via existing
NYCDEP outfalls (Outfall ID: ROC-657 and Outfall ID: ROC-653, respectively). The
Katie Lucev is the daughter of the late Rockaway Beach Historian, draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed and printed from the Department web
Emil R. Lucev, Sr. (1933-2018). site at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6054.html. Refer to this application by the
SPDES Number NY0276910.
Availability of Application Document:
blespoons of butter or oil. Sear Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable,
both sides of the pork chops un- are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of
til golden brown, approximately the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is
4-5 minutes per side. Remove recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
chops from pan and cover. This project is subject to the Department’s Environmental Justice Policy and
In same skillet, add remain- an enhanced public participation plan has been prepared and accepted as
Boneless Pork Chops in ing butter or oil. Add the mush- a component of application completeness. As part otthe plan, a document
Garlic Mushroom Sauce rooms and cook until golden repository lias been established near the project area that contains application
and excess liquid evaporates, and project related materials. Information on the repository location and other
By Sharon Feldman about 5 minutes. outreach components of the plan is available from the identified DEC contact.
Add garlic and mustard and State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination
Serves: 4 cook about 1 minute until garlic Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action.
Ingredients: becomes fragrant.
2 pounds boneless pork chops Stir in the flour, cooking and SEQR Lead Agency None Designated
½ teaspoon paprika stirring to remove lumps. Slow- State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
Kosher Salt, to taste ly pour in broth, whisking until The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The
¼ cup butter or olive oil, di- it incorporates. activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation
vided Taste sauce. If needed, season laws (Section 106 of NHPA) and the project area of potential impact is
5 ounces baby portobello with salt and pepper. Reduce substantially the same.
mushrooms, sliced heat to medium, stirring often, Coastal Management
6 cloves garlic, minced until it thickens. This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Return pork chops to pan and Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
2 tablespoons all-purpose cook another 1-2 minutes.
flour DEC Commissioner Policy 29,
Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
2 cups beef broth
The proposed action is subject to CP-29. An enhanced public participation plan
Additional salt and pepper to was submitted by the applicant and has become part of the complete application.
taste
Directions: Availability For Public Comment Contact Person
Season both sides of pork Comments on this project must be Caitlyn P Nichols
chops with pepper, paprika and submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC
salt. Person no later than 09/28/2018 or 30 47-40 21st St
Heat a large skillet on me- days after the publication date of this Long Island City, NY 11101-5401
notice, whichever is later. (718) 482-4997
dium high heat and add 2 ta-
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Trio’s last jazz night of the sum- Thunder Road will be playing and blues on the boardwalk!
With Labor Day almost here, mer at Uma’s! With Otto on ten- all your favorite Springsteen Caracas, Beach 106 Conces-
our days of the Rockaway Groan or sax, Simon Chardiet on bass hits at Thai Rock. sion
are sadly winding down, but and John Bollinger on drums, 375 Beach 92nd Street
don’t weep, there’s still much you’ll be bobbin’ your head and Sunday, September 2
to enjoy! Local hotspots are tappin' your feet to their soulful Saturday, September 1 7:30 p.m.
hopping with fabulous live mu- acoustics. 9 p.m. It’s all about Mardi Gras in
sic, theater and arts. So stick 92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. What better venue to revel in Breezy today, so why not take
around, there’s still a lot to do Rockaway’s Celtic trad roots — the temp up a notch tonight at
on the Rock! Friday, August 31 than with the charming vocals BPSC’s Captain’s Gig as master
9 p.m. and versatile guitar-playing of guitarist, Kevin Kearney’s Mardi
Thursday, August 30 Friday August 31 Irish musician and vocalist, Gras Band fires up your evening
7:30 p.m. For over 20 years, Wine With Walter Ensor, at Irish pub, Rog- with all your favorite 60s and
Summer is winding down, but Sue has been rockin’ local hot ers? As Ensor’s melodies take 70s classic rock. Pay $10 at the
Bungalow is hot as ever with its spots, and tonight at Rogers, you on a trip of a lifetime, you’ll BP gate to get a voucher for ac-
summertime series, Thursdays they’ll be delivering their infa- be bowing with draft in hand cess, which can also be used to-
with Bobby Butler and Friends. mous wild live show with your before the night tunefully ends. wards food or beverages at Cap-
Tonight it’s a punkadelic-futur- favorite party rock covers. Come 203 Beach 116th Street tain’s Gig.
istic-electronic-trip hop night on down and see for yourself, 1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy
with the Butler and Vic Thrill why they leave their fans want- Sunday, September 2 Point
(Billy Campion) of Bogmen ing more! 2 p.m.
fame. 203 Beach 116th Street Locals Rule Bungalow Bar this Sunday, September 2
377 Beach 92nd Street afternoon as they play your fa- 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, September 1 vorite oldies and classic rock The boys of summer, Hell Or
Friday, August 31 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. acoustics. Then the party on High Water, will be at the Bay-
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get SALSAFIED! at La Barra- the bay continues at 6 p.m. with House delivering their noto-
Calling all indie rock lovers! cuda as NYC Latin mega band, D.J.s Mouse and Timmy Tubs rious hellacious brand of foot
This evening, Rippers has quite Julian Vasquez “El Diamante spinning your favorite dance stompin’ classic rock and roll.
the lineup as pirate rock band, de Salsa” y Orquesta is back, hits. Gear up for a rollickin’ bar hop-
Rattrap Bumpkin, and Amer- serving up the ultimate tropical 377 Beach 92nd Street pin’ time!
ican garage/alternative rock dance party! 500 Bayside, Breezy Point
duo, Deaf Poets, will be feting 97th Street & Rockaway Beach Sunday, September 2
their followers with the ultimate Blvd. 6 p.m. Sunday, September 2
cosmic performance. Not one This Sunday evening, Low 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
to miss! Saturday, September 1 Tide Bar will be a strictly tie- Rockaway’s very own rapper
Rippers, Beach 86th Conces- 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. dye zone. So wear your craziest and hip hop artist, Bobby J is
sion Rustwoods is the place to colors and score a chance to win back to end the summer right at
be tonight as big band, Big a prize for funkiest tie-dye pres- Epstein’s Beach. Hear him spit
Friday, August 31 Squid blows you away with entation. Plus with Solshyne original lyrics with a local twist.
7 p.m. their squidaliciously addic- performing all your favorite All- He’ll be joined by DJ Yamez. $5
Get ready for a night of music tive acoustic blues, rock and man Brothers, Grateful Dead, cover.
rendering your heart, body and jazz-NOLA infused music. Not Clapton and more, be the best 88-22 Rockaway Beach Blvd
soul with NYC-based Motown, a night to resist, much less miss! dyed at this hippie-happy fest!
blues, reggae and soul band, 97-02 Rockaway Beach Boule- Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th OTHER ART NEWS
ACE at Bungalow Bar. These vard Concession Friday, August 31 to Monday,
virtuosos will have you on the September 3
dance floor grindin’ to their Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2 Noon to to 6 p.m.
rock steady music. Then stick 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. It’s your last chance to see the
around, DJs @ Work gets the Get your Labor Day Weekend Enjoy this Sunday evening on unusual site-specific installa-
party hopping at 10 p.m. dance party pumpin’ at Breezy the bay with The Russo Broth- tion, “Narcissus Garden,” by
377 Beach 92nd Street Point Surf Club’s Captain’s Gig ers at The Wharf. You don’t Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama,
with popular band, Decades, a want to miss this acoustic duo on view at an abandoned for-
Friday, August 31 Musical Journey of Rock n’ Roll, that tours all across NYC, with mer military building in Fort
8 p.m to midnight playing your favorite hits from the Manhattan skyline as your Tilden. Comprised of 1,500 mir-
Get ready to be on your toes the 50s, 60, 70s, 80s, 90s and to- backdrop. rored stainless steel spheres,
at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club day. Pay $10 at the BP gate to get 416 Beach 116th Street this unique exhibit will blow
as high energy acoustic 4-piece a voucher for access, which can you away! For more info, visit:
band, SquidRow, will have you also be used towards food or Sunday, September 2 mo.ma/rockaway.
jivin’ to their squidalicious beverages at Captain’s Gig. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
up-tempo jazz, funk and NOLA. 1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy Make a beeline to Caracas as Got info on live music and art
533 Beach 126th Street Point Rockaway’s ultimate rock & roll exhibitions coming up in Rock-
beach band, Indaculture’s Bob- away and Broad Channel? Send
Friday, August 31 Saturday, September 1 by Butler and friends, will have it to kami@rockawaytimes.com
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 9 p.m. you on your feet dancing fever- with the subject line: “Rockaway
You definitely don’t want to Bruce is coming to Rockaway, ishly to their bodacious blend Good Times.”
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ment, the only medication that is -Stimulants: Help to increase

FDA-approved to treat irritability focus and decrease hyperactivity
in children with autism between in people with autism.
Life With Our the ages of five and 16 years is the

drug, risperidone. This drug, also
used to treat people with schiz-
-Anti-anxiety medications:
Help relieve anxiety and panic
disorders, which are often associ-
“Artistic” Child ophrenia and bipolar disorder,

is used to decrease hyperactiv-
ity, reduce stereotyped behav-
iors, and minimize withdrawal
ated with ASD.
-Anticonvulsants: Treat sei-
zures and seizure disorders, such
as epilepsy. Almost one-third of
and aggression among people people with autism symptoms
with autism. The more common have seizures or seizure disorders.
By Kami-Leigh Agard daunting side effects include: ag- After sifting through all this in-
gressive behavior, agitation, anx- formation, my prime concerns
iety, difficulty concentrating, loss are do the benefits outweigh the
MEDICATION & AUTISM - of balance control, mask-like face side effects, and basically are
and the list goes on. Youser! medical practitioners just exper-
A GAME OF HIT OR MISS? Other classes of drugs pre- imenting with a variety of drugs
To medicate or not to medicate One neurologist we visited, scribed (though not FDA-ap- and dosages to see what works?
— is the quandary many par- said that my daughter may have proved) to treat autistic behaviors For me, that’s troubling. However,
ents with children on the autism a combination of autism and include: I’m desperate and fervently want
spectrum face. Personally, I was attention-deficit/hyperactivity -Selective serotonin re-up- to see my daughter progress, but
dead set against giving my non- disorder (ADHD). According to take inhibitors (SSRIs) such as at what cost? I want to open up
verbal nine-year-old daughter on Additude magazine, a quarterly Zoloft or fluoxetine (Prozac): An- this conversation with you, read-
the spectrum any medication as consumer publication and web- tidepressants used to treat some ers. Please email your thoughts by
I feared that she would go from site (www.additudemag.com) problems that result from imbal- emailing: ourartisticchild@out-
being the Energizer Bunny to about ADHD: ances in the body's chemical sys- look.com
someone straight off the set of the “Non-medical interventions tems, and have the potential to re- The next Rockaway Beach Au-
Walking Dead. Her dad and I both are the best choice for treating duce the frequency and intensity tism Families support group meet-
are (or should I say, were) against autism. But sometimes, medi- of repetitive behaviors; decrease ing is Thursday, September 13 at 7
administering any medication to cation can be used to help stray anxiety, irritability, tantrums, and p.m. For venue details, please visit
help ease some of her autistic be- symptoms get under control. At aggressive behavior; and improve Facebook page: Rockaway Beach
haviors, but recently we started one time an autism diagnosis eye contact. Autism Families.
to discuss if our abstinence was automatically precluded a diag-
actually good for her progress or
lack thereof, when it comes to her
attention span, and being able to
nosis of ADHD. Not so anymore.
We now know the two conditions
frequently occur together. In fact,
SPOTTED: Man’s Best
focus on required tasks at hand
such as homework or even being
nearly half of all kids with autism
demonstrate ADHD symptoms Dressed Friend
mentally present while being read — an added burden that under-
a book. mines academic, behavioral, and
My daughter, Soanirina (aka social progress. With or without
Soa), is a fun-loving, outdoorsy autism, ADHD requires compre-
girl, who loves to literally keep hensive, multi-disciplinary care
moving. Anyone ever checked that usually includes, at mini-
out her awesome biceps, quads mum, both behavioral and ed-
and six-pack abs, you can literally ucational interventions. As part
bounce a coin off of? I keep telling of this broad approach, ADHD
myself to be in as great shape as medication can be life-changing
her, forget the gym, I just need to for some children.”
just follow her routine of jumping, Note there is no medication on
prancing and skipping ALL DAY the market specifically geared to
LONG! No exaggeration here, just cure autism or eliminate its symp-
ask her great-grandmum! toms. Health care providers usu-
However, all jokes aside, Soa’s ally prescribe a medication on
constant need for movement a trial basis to see if it helps, and
makes it difficult for her to stay depending on the results or lack
focused on tasks. I spoke to other thereof, may try different dosages
parents who admitted because of or different combinations of med-
a variety of physical and neuro- ications to find the most effective
logical health reasons, their chil- plan. In my opinion, it’s almost a
dren with autism are on a strict game of hit or miss. Some medica-
daily diet of medication, and are tions may make symptoms worse
seeing the benefits. However, as at first, take several weeks to work,
many of you will agree, when you or not help at all.
read about the side affects from According to the Eunice Ken- If you take your car to Amstel Auto you might just meet a lov-
a variety of prescribed medica- nedy Shriver National Child able pooch named Luigi. And he just might greet you wearing a
tions, it's frighteningly daunting. Health and Human Develop- Rockaway Times t-shirt.
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haunts. Even though I moved 35

years ago, I still consider myself
a Greenpointer, even though
it is changing rapidly. As many
of you know, my dad still lives
there in the house he was born
in 90 years ago. My goal was to
Oh Domino bike the waterfront from the Wil-
liamsburg Bridge to the Newton
By Lou Pastina Creek. Greenpoint, if you didn’t
know, is a peninsula surround-
Van Morrison sang those ed on three sides by water as
words nearly 50 years ago and the Creek wraps around into the
it remains his highest charting Maspeth Kill (a Dutch word for
single ever. But I am talking waterway).
about Domino Sugar, the com- I rode past the newly rebuilt
pany started in 1799 by British soccer field at McCarren Park
merchant, William Havemeyer. and the McCarren Park Pool
In 1859, William and brother, on Bayard Street. The Park has priately-named River Street and ships during the Revolutionary
Frederick, set up shop in Wil- enjoyed a renaissance with mil- there before me was the spank- War. In fact, more people died
liamsburg, Brooklyn right on the lion-dollar condos surrounding ing new park. And what a park there than anywhere in the War.
East River. The building is land- it and a new hotel, the McCar- it is. With spectacular views up The remains of the prisoners
marked today, although Dom- ren Park Hotel. There is a Rus- and down the East River, you washed up on shore for over a
ino moved out years ago and sian church on the northwest can see the Statue of Liber- century after, and most of the
the buildings there were sold to corner of the park that was fea- ty right through the three East remains are interred at Prison
developers, who promised that tured in an episode of Seinfeld River Bridges. Looking down Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort
if they were able to develop the once. I rode past all that to Kent river, underneath the Willie B, Greene Park.
site for condos that they would Avenue and headed toward the you can see the Brooklyn Navy The new condos are interest-
build a public park for the resi- Bridge. What was once a two- Yard, now home to entrepre- ing because the building looks
dents. And so they did. way street is now one-way and neurial companies. It is also like a donut with a hole in the
Recently I brought my bike a shared space for bikers. I got home to Wallabout Bay, where middle. The Park incorporates
into Greenpoint and Williams- down to the old Domino Plant more than 10,000 American several of Domino Sugar’s
burg to stroll around my old and made a right to the appro- prisoners died on British prison Continued on page 37
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THE LAZER SPEAKS that go in alphabetical order.
Continued from Page 36 They must have gotten tired
or ran out of letters at some
old manufacturing pieces. Al- point because it stops some-
though Domino is long gone, where in the middle. Back to
the original building still exists Box Street, there is now a ho-
and there is a street named af- tel there called The Box House
ter Havemeyer bordering the Hotel, an upscale place that
north and south sides of Wil- overlooks the city. You can see
liamsburg. A few years ago, it best from the Pulaski Bridge Bloods and many more. They
I had the pleasure of taking a heading into LIC. all work here now in the old
ferry ride on the Mississippi I rode underneath the bridge Mobil factories converted into
River and about a mile or so on Box past the Spectrum plant studios. They even have their
up river from New Orleans was toward the Sanitation Plant. own hotel, the Henry Norman
another Domino factory, al- I am sure you have seen this Hotel, where the stars stay.
most its replica! as the massive trees lining space-age plant as it looks like Who knew? If you continue up
I continued the ride back each street sloping up from flying saucers have descend- North Henry, you will hit Mon-
along Kent Avenue, past the the river provided a leafy res- ed just in front of the new Ko- signor McGolrick Park, where
many new condos being built pite for its residents. I finally sciuszko Bridge. At the foot many scenes for Madam Secre-
along the riverfront toward reached Ash Street, where I of the plant however, is a sign tary are filmed. It’s got a great
Greenpoint. Just past Milton was met by a huge condo unit, that leads to a walkway that statue dedicated to the build-
Street is a series of factories just where the Newton Creek guides you around the Newton ing of the Monitor, the Civil
that have been converted into cuts into the Point. I won- Creek. In 2000, the city built War submarine that helped the
storefronts and down one al- dered, who lives in all these a park here and it brings you North defeat the South. It was
ley, where as a youth I may new units? There is a tremen- close to the Creek. It is beau- built in Greenpoint.
have had a beer or two, was a dous condo on India Street, tiful but desolate, and whose So, there you have it, a nice
sign for the Brooklyn Barge, right at the base of the new idea was it to put it behind the bike ride in and around Green-
a really cool spot out on the NYC Ferry pier. It’s amazing sanitation plant? Traveling point and Williamsburg. Oh
East River to have a beer in and even with the L train shut- back, I rode along Greenpoint Domino, roll me over, don’t
the late afternoon sun. Riding ting down, there is no shortage Avenue to North Henry Street you know, Domino!!! One final
along Kent and looking up the of condos going up. and made a right. Did I tell you note, Van Morisson wrote that
streets of Greenpoint, I could I rode back to Box Street. This this is where all the TV studi- song in tribute to Fats Domino!
see why it was named as such, end of Greenpoint has streets os are? The Good Wife, Blue Now you know.
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While most people picture a de- This is the first known case of
sert to be hot and sandy, a desert predators using lures based on
is technically described as any seasonal prey behavior.
place that receives less than 40
cm (16 inches) of precipitation The amendment in the Consti-
per year. tution granting women the right
to vote was passed by only one
The Atacama Desert in Chile is vote. Tennessee was the 36th
the driest desert in the world. state to ratify the amendment,
There are parts of this desert and it passed the legislature
that have recorded no rainfall when Harry Burn, a young leg-
ever since recording began. In islator, changed his vote to "yes"
fact, some scientists believe that after receiving a letter from his
these parts have not seen rain mother.
for 40,000,000 years.
The last man executed by firing
During summer in the Arctic squad in the U.S. asked for a bul-
Desert, the sun doesn't set for 60 let proof vest as his last wish.
days.
Prairie dogs have such a com-
40,000 Americans are injured by plex means of communication
toilets every year. that they can embed descrip-
tions of predators within their
A Cyberchrondriac is somebody calls, and even have a specific
who scours the Internet looking call to describe a man with a
for symptoms of their supposed gun.
illnesses.
Gummy snacks are coated with
Alligators in Louisiana have carnauba wax to make them On August 20, the Beach 138th Street Gardening Club awarded
learned to balance sticks on shiny. This is the same wax to its Green Thumb Award to Duke Foti. This is the fourth year in a
their snouts specifically during coat automobiles. row the avid gardener took home the prize. Allan Shaw, current
egret and heron nesting sea-
son when the birds are active- Facts by Sean McVeigh, factolo-
president of the club, noted: "The 13-foot sunflowers sealed the
ly searching for nest materials. gist. deal."
Surf’s Up for Special Athletes

Members of St. Camillus the help of adaptive surfing
Special Olympics were amped equipment and plenty of vol-
up on Saturday, August 25. unteers. A fun time was had
Several special athletes got the by participants and volunteers
chance to try surfing on Beach alike during AmpSurf’s last
67th Street with the help of clinic of the summer. To learn
organization, AmpSurf. A few more about what AmpSurf
times this summer, through does or to make a donation to
different clinics, AmpSurf has this nonprofit organization,
helped those with disabilities head to www.ampsurf.org.
and veterans learn to surf with Photos by Ray Otton.
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