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VOL. 6, NO.
34 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Show the Love
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Locally
By Jessica Ramirez
Page 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 The Rockaway Times
Show Local Love this Valentine’s Day

By Katie McFadden going to need some fuel, and
whether it's sweets before you
It’s that time again. Love is in sweat or a carb-loaded meal,
the air in Rockaway. And with Rockaway has what you need.
Valentine’s Day falling on a Fri- At this point, pre-orders are
day this year, more may want to closed for most of Rockaway’s
get into the spirit. And whether sweet shops, but if you stop by any
celebrating with your signifi- of them this Valentine’s Day, they
cant other, getting together with may have some extra treats to pick
friends or showing yourself a lit- up for your sweetie. Fat Cardinal
tle love, there is plenty to do to Bakery (196 Beach 92nd Street)
celebrate locally. has come up with some festive
If chocolates, cards and flowers concoctions like a bouquet of
are too cliché, try a little some- brownie pops, a chocolate heart
thing different this Valentine’s cake for two, rose cupcakes and
Day. Rockaway Brewing Compa- more. Rockaway Beach Bakery
ny (415 Beach 72nd Street) is of- (87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is
fering a unique way to celebrate also preparing unique treats such
the occasion. The theme is Love Co. beers on tap. Plus Seany Slices 116th boardwalk at 10 a.m., but as conversation heart cookies
is Love and there will be plenty of will fill your heart and belly with day-of registration and number that say cute to funky messages,
love and good vibes at this dance his personal pizza pies for pur- pick up starts as early as 8:30 a.m. like “You stink,” plus a chocolate
party and drag show. The Rocka- chase. The fun starts at 8 p.m. and at Rogers Pub. Following the run, cheesecake, chocolate covered
way Babes, featuring drag queens, the party goes late into the night. all participants are welcome to strawberries and even heart-
Dreama Belle and Ginger Ladd, If you’re feeling the love after return to Rogers for a Valentine’s shaped dog treats for the furry
plus special guest, Jack Dahlia, the party, why not get that heart Day brunch. Registration cost $60 friend in your life.
will set the mood with love-filled pumping by running along the per person or $100 per couple Newcomer Georgina’s Bakery
performances that will inspire all boardwalk and declaring your and can be done in advance on- (165 Beach 116th Street) has the
to join them on the dance floor. love for Rockaway at the Val- line at www.Rockapulcorun.com. perfect dessert for any heart’s de-
And if you need more encourage- entine’s Day Half-Marathon on All runners receive a t-shirt and a sire, but for the holiday, they’re
ment, the brewery will have all Saturday, February 15? The run medal.
your favorite Rockaway Brewing Continued on page 5
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Pa’lante Puerto Rico!

CROM’S SALSA NIGHT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT EARTHQUAKE-STRICKEN ISLAND
By Kami-Leigh Agard is not just difficult
with infrastructure
These are again difficult damages, but many
times in Puerto Rico, and the are afraid to return
folks at CROM Physical Culture to their homes and
are back at it again to help, this are mentally trau-
time fundraising a disaster re- matized. “People
lief effort after repeated earth- don’t feel safe in-
quakes and powerful after- side their homes.
shocks crippled the Caribbean They’re sleeping
island starting December 28. outside in tents or
So this Saturday, February 15, in their cars be-
get your dancing shoes on and cause they're afraid that an- and truly in need,” she said. Puerto Rico, the island holds
bring your family and friends other earthquake may strike, Then last year just after big importance. “We have a
for a special salsa night, where and it might be a bigger one. Christmas, when the sud- special place in our hearts for
you’ll not only learn and prune They don't want to get stuck den surge in earthquakes and Puerto Rico. We’ve always re-
your salsa moves with NYC- under a roof. People are hav- tremors injected another fear ceived so much love when we
based expert instructors, cel- ing panic attacks, anxiety and amongst locals, the organi- visit. Living through Hurricane
ebrate Puerto Rican culture, related issues. So, we’re also zation saw the need to inject Sandy in Rockaway, which
but also help CROM—pa’lante working on putting together a faith and love, especially in the pales in comparison to what
(translated as move forward)— team of mental health profes- south regions most affected— PR has gone through over the
in helping the people on the sionals who can help people Guanica, Guayanilla, Ponce, last couple of years, makes us
island, many locals affection- work through their fear, and Yauco, Sabana Grande and San want to give back with love and
ately refer to as “Rockaway start building their minds and German. support. We did a big collec-
South” or “hogar lejos del hog- hearts towards hope,” Pierluisi Pierluisi said, “Since the be- tion in our gym after Hurricane
ar,” (“home away from home”). said. ginning of January, we have Maria collecting diapers, for-
Classes are $30 per person and According to With Love, been collecting donations mula, canned food and more
proceeds go toward San Juan- Puerto Rico’s Facebook page, whether monetary or supplies. from members of our generous
based nonprofit, With Love, the organization was estab- With monetary donations we Rockaway community. Then
Puerto Rico. lished in 2014, “to promote obtain specific necessities to about six months later, we
After barely recovering from community and volunteer ser- distribute in municipalities started going down a few times
Hurricane Maria, which deci- vice through the engagement with families that need them a year to volunteer with their
mated the island just less than and contribution of all the vol- the most. People who lost Muay Thai Federation giving
three years ago, more than unteers in order to develop ini- their homes don't know what seminars to help rebuild the
1,280 earthquakes have hit the tiatives that allow us to provide they're going to do. It’s like sport on the island. We weren't
southern region of Puerto Rico and cover for various sectors starting over from scratch. Just sure how to help this time, but
since December 28, according that are in need of basic and two years ago, we had Hurri- we figured making a donation
to the U.S. Geological Survey social necessities. Our main fo- cane Maria, when a lot of these to a reputable nonprofit, For
(USGS). Among them was a cus is based in our philosophy southern communities were Love, Puerto Rico, that’s on the
6.4 magnitude quake that hit that love is all we need, and this very affected and had to start ground doing the work would
on January 7, killing one per- love is what drives us. We hope from zero. And now they're fac- be the best way. And hey, may-
son, injuring nine others, and to continue implementing nu- ing that situation again.” be we'll put these salsa skills to
knocking out power and caus- merous projects of social and The idea for a salsa night was work on our next trip to PR!”
ing water shortages to virtually community development that inspired by CROM’s own mem- CROM’s Salsa Night is this
the entire island of more than will help us contribute to forge bers. “We play salsa music in Saturday, February 15, 6 p.m.
three million people, driving a better Puerto Rico for coming the gym on ‘Salsa Saturdays,’ to 9 p.m. at the gym (217 Beach
thousands to shelters, and generations.” while people are grinding 92nd Street). Classes are $30
some even determinedly living Pierluisi said when the or- away in SHRED and Muay Thai per person. People of all ages
in tents outdoors. According ganization was first launched, (which helps with the foot- are welcome, including chil-
to The Associated Press, more their focus was in helping work for our boxers),” CROM dren. CROM’s goal for the
than four thousand people are foster children and other dis- co-owner Sarah Romulo said. fundraiser is $1,200.
still living in makeshift shel- placed individuals gain access “One day, some of the fighters So locals—consider helping
ters, many afraid to return to to much-needed resources. started breaking out their best CROM and For Love, Puerto
what’s left of their homes for Then when Hurricane Maria version of salsa dancing, and Rico help pa’lante—keep faith
fear of another earthquake. hit, the organization immedi- the idea popped in my head— and rebuild. If you can’t at-
Also, just two weeks ago on ately focused on disaster relief let’s have a salsa night in the tend this Saturday’s event, visit
January 25, a 5.9 magnitude efforts by supplying food, hy- gym, where the community For Love, Puerto Rico’s online
aftershock occurred, causing giene supplies and other es- could learn how to dance from fundraising site: gogetfunding.
further damage and embed- sential items. “Many locals on some legit experts, and help com/PRebornwithlove/ Plus
ding more fear. the island lost faith in the gov- out our friends in Puerto Rico for more info, visit Facebook
According to With Love, ernment to help them, espe- at the same time.” page: With Love, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Executive Direc- cially when resources were not For the Romulos, who have Corp.
tor Marcia Pierluisi, recovery funneled to people displaced held other fundraisers for
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which were submitted. Of the ping block. MTA Department of
18 questions answered, the ma- Buses Chief Mark Holmes said
jority were about the A-train and that at the RISE meeting held the
improvements to accessibili- night before, residents strongly
ty, with just a few brushing the expressed their dissatisfaction,
major bone of contentions, the and he vaguely alluded that the
elimination of the Q53-SBS bus MTA will re-assess the future of
and route changes for the Q22 the Q53. “We’ve heard the con-
and Q35. As Community Board cerns of our customers, and we
14 Board Member Chris Tedes- are taking those concerns back
co stated, “Tonight we got career to the drawing board.”
people in agencies that gave us In an interview with The Rock-
their stock answers that have away Times, Scholars’ Academy
nothing to do with the Rock- students, Christian Hernandez,
away peninsula. This meeting Student Government President;
could have been held in Co-op and Lily Mikell, Student Gov-
City in the Bronx, and most of ernment Secretary of Commu-
everything we heard there would nications, who both attended
have been relevant. They told us the RISE meeting, said that they
the cards they are going to play Continued on page 7
tonight, and it’s not many.”
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MTA MEETING is the moderator censoring our
Continued from Page 6 questions?”
brought up legitimate con- Another attendee burst out,
cerns, which they felt were ig- “Few of the questions you are
nored by MTA reps. answering have anything to do
“We took a survey at our with the issue at hand. We came
school and so far we have 306 to hear about the future of the
responses with 43% saying buses, and are still waiting to be
that eliminating the Q22 ser- answered.”
vice west of Beach 116th Street CB14’s Tedesco said, “I feel if
would negatively impact stu- Andy Byford would have come
dents’ commute; 82.5% saying here, not only would he have
that removal of the Q53 would taken to heart the issues we spe-
negatively impact their com- cifically have, but he would have
mute,” Hernandez said. “Plus come back with an answer to-
eliminating the Q53 bus would night.
affect students with disabilities.” “He is someone that owns a
Mikell also expressed how Students wait for the Q53 to arrive. problem and finds a solution.
the potential of a men’s shelter These reps tonight just show
opening on Beach 101st Street where students were voicing is the longest line in the subway they don’t understand our is-
would be a double-blow if the their concerns. It made me system, and also bridge closures sues, and clearly, they don’t
Q53 bus is eliminated and stu- wonder, ‘Are they even listen- will make it unreliable.” care. I think they are going to
dents have to transfer to several ing to us?'" Another question was if the old end up giving us a few bones
buses, on streets where home- At the YMCA meeting, a “H” round robin train that ran here and there like bringing
less men could be walking question was posed about if from Mott Avenue to Beach 116th back the Q53, and keep it going
around. the A-train could regularly run Street could be re-established. to Jackson Heights, which I feel is
“When the question was from Rockaway Park to Man- Librera said the same reliability a real huge oversight. If this is our
posed about how this will neg- hattan. Sally Librera, senior issues would arise. leadership for NYC Transit, we
atively impact the community, vice president for Subways, As question-after-question was are in trouble.”
one of the representatives re- said, “Extending a regular line directed by the moderator to the As the proposal is still in early
sponded, ‘Just drive.’” Mikell from Rockaway Park to Manhat- MTA reps, local community ad- stages, the MTA still has a chance
said, “I thought that was so tan would be complicated by vocate, John Cori, exclaimed out to reconsider. Keep reading the
rude, especially at a meeting budget moves, plus the A-train loud, “This is censorship. Why RT for future updates.
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following The Rockaway Times ary 15 at St. Francis de Sales. Ten-x.com. The starting bid is The Army Corps’ plan to pro-
on Instagram. We now have ***** $1.6 mil and the auction takes vide beach protection (jetties)
7,000 followers and we learned Another sad note to report: place March 9-11. This sale is is sitting at the Office of Man-
that in 2019, our photos earned Geraldine Chapey has died. The for the property, not the busi- agement and Budget (OMB).
38,640 Likes. Not too shabby. one-time Democratic District nesses. The OMB website says its “mis-
***** Leader, City Council candidate, ***** sion is to assist the President
Sorry for the late Valentine’s Wave columnist, and teacher RISE, formerly known as the in meeting his policy, budget,
idea, but here’s one you might will be waked at O'Connor's on Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, management and regulato-
think about as a last-minute Monday, February 17 (2-4, 7-9 received $100,000 to go toward ry objectives.” The Corps and
thing to do. Kingsborough p.m.) and the funeral will be its “Shore Corps,” an Open Chuck Schumer’s office didn’t
Community College is present- Tuesday, February 18, 9:45 a.m. Space Green Stewards Youth offer much but suggested we’d
ing The Jazz at the Lighthouse at St. Francis de Sales. Internship and Workforce De- hear “soon.”

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February Meeting Recap
By Marina Cregan sentatives did read out loud and
answered, was in fact edited, as
The Community Board 14 it was not read as what she wrote.
(CB14) held its monthly meeting Next, was the public speaking
this past Tuesday, February 11. portion of the meeting, which
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meeting held at the YMCA on
with them and help meet their
needs, but have continuously
AT BUNGALOW February 6. This meeting’s pur-

pose was to answer all gen-
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failed to do so.
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O’Reilly, brought to the board’s
Friday 2/14 6pm

MTA, but questions about the
Q53, Q22, and Q35 redesign
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attention, that with the help of
Senator Addabbo and Assem-
blywoman Pheffer Amato, resi-
Taylor Searing discussion. Orr told commu- dents of Broad Channel have is-
nity members that MTA repre- sued a new bill to Albany, which
Friday 2/21 6pm

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that they heard their concerns,
“loud and clear.” However, she
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Gerald Bair felt that they did not handle the had unanimous support by the
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six different questions Orr had
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RTC’s New Show is a Peach

By Marina Cregan sented with a difficult task, due
to the fact she had to play a boy,
The Rockaway Theater Com- but she certainly pulled it off.
pany’s (RTC) Young People’s O’Connor’s dedication to the
Workshop has yet again pro- role was evident, and her live-
duced another musical, show- ly personality was so refresh-
casing the talents of local ing to see on stage. Throughout
children from the peninsula. the big group numbers, which
Because of such high enroll- were choreographed by Gabri-
ment for the workshop, RTC’s elle Mangano, the kids wore
directors decided it would colorful costumes that certain-
be best to show off the unbe- ly paid homage to Roald Dahl
lievable talent these children himself. All of the kids danced
possess, by splitting the group (Left to Right)- Jason Paolino (Centipede), Madeline Rhode (Spider), in sync, while letting their indi-
of youngsters into two groups Shoshanah Duran (Earthworm), Emily O’Connor (James), Isabella vidual personalities shine. It’s
based on age, creating two fab- Priolo (Ladybug), Greg Bender (Grasshopper). very clear that Mangano used
ulous shows. This past Thurs- her know-how to create dance
day, February 6, the youngest of away, in efforts to exploit the
the bunch, ages six to thirteen, peach for their own benefit.
opened their performance of However, nothing can keep
The 'James' cast takes a bow.
and family. Because the number steps that highlighted all of the
one priority of the workshop is children’s skills.
to teach young kids about per- However, it wasn’t just their
forming arts, the directors had dancing abilities that contrib-
alumni from the “Bye Bye Bird- uted to such a fantastic produc-
ie, Jr.” cast help as stage hands. tion, but it was also the delivery
Whether it be helping with the of their lines and songs that blew
James and the Insects inside the Giant Peach. music, lighting, or changing of the the audience away. Throughout
sets, the teens of the older group the entire performance, not one
Roald Dahl’s, “James and the Gi- the curious boy from finding a not only learned more about of the youngsters forgot their
ant Peach, Jr.” on the main stage. tunnel and entering the giant the backstage life of a produc- lines. Some of these kids haven’t
“James and the Giant Peach,” peach. While inside the peach, tion, but they also served as role even hit double digits yet! All
written by Benj Pasek and Justin James meets a variety of insects models for the younger actors. that time and effort spent during
Paul, is based on Roald Dahl’s fa- that quickly become his new The directors’ continuous efforts rehearsals had really paid off.
mous children’s book originally “family,” as they encounter nu- certainly do not go unnoticed, as The kids were also challenged
written in 1961. The plot revolves merous adventures. Although clearly proven by both groups of with singing songs consisting of
around main character, James, James has encountered so much the children’s workshop. harmonies and rounds, which
who is forced to live with his two misfortune in his short life, the This past weekend, The Rock- may seem difficult for children
malicious aunts upon becoming play concludes with James living away Times had the pleasure of of such young ages, but to the
an orphan. Instead of caring for happily ever after with his new seeing the ‘James’ cast, which children of the workshop it was
the young boy, his aunts, Spik- found “family.” was without a doubt loaded with a challenge they overcame with
er and Sponge, force James to In order to showcase all of the talent, even with many of the ease.
do all of the labor around the children’s talents to the best of kids making their stage debut for All in all, the performance is
house. Longing for a life full of their abilities, directors, Susan the very first time. Mary Claire wonderful, and it truly shows
adventure, James meets a mys- Warren Corning, Jodee Tim- Smyth, who plays the role of La- the talents of local youth actors
terious man, Ladahlord, who pone, Richard Louis-Pierre, dahlord, opened the show with and the lessons being taught
gives him magic beans, claiming and Gabrielle Mangano, made her strong vocals, demanding through RTC’s Young People’s
they could fulfill James’ desire. the executive decision to dou- the audience’s attention before Workshop. There are still plen-
Clumsily, James spills the magic ble cast all of the parts, creating the curtain revealed the color- ty of opportunities to see it for
beans on a peach tree, produc- the ‘James’ cast and the ‘Peach’ ful and bright set. Smyth spoke yourself. There are performanc-
ing a single peach that sudden- cast. By double casting the show, so clearly and articulately, her es on February 13, 14 and 15 at
ly grows to the size of a house. many more children were able energy captivated the stage. 7 p.m. and February 15 and 16 at
When Spiker and Sponge see the to showcase what they have Equally captivating, was Emily 2 p.m. For tickets or more info,
ginormous peach in their back- learned throughout the past few O’Connor, who played the lead head to www.rockawaytheatrec-
yard, they selfishly lock James months in front of their friends role, James. O’Connor was pre- ompany.org
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COMMUNITY BOARD West ends of Breezy, which can items from the committee are and 13 parking spots. However,
Continued from Page 12 be opened and closed at any Pre-ULURP, meaning they are because they will receive feder-
time. In response to the design coming to CB14 before submit- al funding, they can only give a
team’s plan, Orr expressed her ting their application, keeping preference for seniors on a bor-
ed officials for their help be- concerns regarding who will be the community involved with ough level, meaning there is no
cause this, “has got to stop.” responsible for opening/clos- future plans. guarantee specifically for Rocka-
After the floor was closed ing the gates, because she feels Regarding the first proposal, way seniors. Because of this, the
to the public, representatives that residents should have con- the report expressed that there committee asked for letters of
from the NYC Department of trol regarding their gates. The is currently a condo building at support from all of the neighbor-
Design and Construction team team assured CB14 that they this location that is undergoing ing properties, and that they ful-
presented future plans for the are still in the initial design pro- construction. The One Sixteen ly understand what this up-zon-
Breezy Point Coastal Resilien- cess, but, “pedestrian access is development has 86 housing ing means. This up-zoning also
cy Project. Due to the damage critical, and are actively engag- units, and guarantees 100% includes adjacent lots, where
caused by Superstorm Sandy, ing these proposals with the parking for residents. The own- they hope to build a school for
they stated that they are here to, community.” They also stated ers are also looking to put in a Peninsula Prep to relocate from
“provide a reliable and integrat- that there will be no ramps at commercial tenant that hopes to St. Mary’s. While CB14 mem-
ed thought protection system,” the gates’ openings, making it open a 3000 sq. ft. Orange The- bers praised plans for the senior
for Breezy Point residents. With accessible for people with disa- ory Fitness Gym. Because this housing, some expressed their
federal funding of $58 million, bilities. Construction is expect- location’s zoning is currently a confusion on why Peninsula
the project’s main mission is to ed to start between winter 2020 R7A/C1-3, the committee is pro- Prep should be relocated. To
reduce the risk of coastal flood- and early spring of 2021. posing to have its zone changed their response, Orr said, “It is a
ing. In order to keep the coast- The meeting continued with to a R7A/C2-4, because its cur- very complicated project, and
al surge of water from coming Committee Reports from the rent zoning does not allow fit- a lot more needs to come with
in, they will create a perimeter Housing and Land Use Commit- ness gyms. it. It is just the first chapter in a
system around the commu- tee. Due to the absence of Alan The committee’s second pro- very long book.” The meeting
nity to keep waters out as they Moore and Mike Tubridy, Orr posal is to create a senior hous- then concluded with agreeing
rise. This perimeter system will read the committee’s reports, ing project next to the House to discuss next month about
be made of sheet pile that can regarding proposed zoning map of Worship on Beach 67th and establishing a future meeting
withstand the salt environ- amendments of Commercial across the street on Beach 68th. with the city planning, in order
ment, allowing it to have a long Overlay at 137 Beach 116th, and They are looking to change its to get a better understanding on
lifespan regarding the threat of the proposal of a senior housing current zoning from R4A to a these proposals regarding zone
water corrosion. It will also in- project at 450 Beach 67th and R6 zone, which will result in a amendments.
clude two gates at the East and 430 Beach 68th. Both of these nine story building with 84 units
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The Bugalou Concert Series tingly with Real Young and Lazy
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p.m. on Friday, February 28 at St. formances at Rippers, Rockaway
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received the gifts, but, he gave of change the mindset—taking

something that the dog was de- the time, feeling what is going
stroying, therein giving the les- on, being thoughtful as to the
son to the owner of the dog. And next step, rather than reacting
all lived happily ever after! out of negative feelings and old
Think about this simple idea: thought patterns—all ways of
think through the heart instead bringing harmony to our imme-
of through the mind. How are we diate circumstances and what
thinking about a solution? From lies beyond.
what root space? From greed? From “HeartMath” by Doc
From anger? From hate? From Childre and Howard Martin:
sadness? From discontentment? Heart Awareness Exercises: 1)
THROUGH THE HEART From misery?

If from any of these spaces we
issue forth our solutions, the
Recognize the reaction and feel
it in the heart before it becomes
a story in the brain; 2) Make a
Two neighbors who live his heart to reach the heart of results are sure to increase the sincere effort to shift your focus
next door to each other have his neighbor through his chil- breadth of the problems and away from the racing mind or
a problem. One has a herd of dren. not lesson or solve them. If in- disturbed emotions; 3) Relax;
sheep, one a dog that he lets The thread that unites all of stead, we come from the any of 4) Use your intuition, common
roam free. Sometimes the us is through the heart. And the following spaces: joy, bliss, sense and sincerity, and ask
dog wanders to the sheep pen if we come from that space contentment, love, gladness, de- your heart what would be a more
and kills one of the sheep. He to solve our problems, our light, compassion, understand- efficient response to a situation;
asked his neighbor to leash friends’ or family’s problems ing, the results have a much 5) Listen to your heart.
the dog, neighbor refused. and the world’s problems, better chance of being peaceful “The best and most beauti-
What should he do? Put up think about what that would and harmonious. So first finding ful things in the world cannot
a fence? Shoot the dog? The mean. “Thinking” through the the motivation in these positive be seen or even touched—they
solution he found was this: he heart to figure things out. Think- heart feelings, then thinking must be felt with the heart.” -
gave two lambs to his neigh- ing outside of the patterns in our outside of the patterns in our Helen Keller
bor’s small children. For fear minds that we have developed minds to figure it out. May you be happy. May you be
of his dog harming his chil- throughout the years. Of course, Also, understanding why free. May you be grateful. May
dren’s new pets they were car- the neighbor with the sheep did someone might be coming from you be compassionate. May you
ing for, he leashed his dog. The not really know what his neigh- a certain place, first, then think- let go of things that do not serve
giver found a solution through bor would do once his children ing what would make him/her you. May you have inner peace.
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and my fabulous grandmother note from a student thanking
SLICE OF LIFE
was still alive, she combed the me for being tough on him.
malls of the west coast of Flor- Sometimes, I re-read those let-
ida looking for cards for EVERY ters to get me though a tough
holiday. My children received: week or to remind me that I am
"Happy _____Day to my great actually making a difference.
granddaughter." Onc in a while, One student who writes me a
By Beth Hanning she would have to handwrite in

the “great” as sometimes she
could not find a St. Patrick’s
Christmas card every year, and
I do not even teach him any-
more, told me to tell Mr. Han-
Day card with that title. She also ning to be good to me.
added a small amount of mon- The written word is so power-
The Power of the Written Word ey in the card and before the
children could read they would
ful that even a World War II vet-
eran asked for cards from peo-
know what I was giving them ple he does not even know for
When I was a child, my even after they moved out of when they saw my grandmoth- Valentine’s Day. My students
mother made us write thank my home! My daughter had a er’s beautiful penmanship. made cards for extra credit and
you notes for pretty much housewarming party last year, They would squeal with delight their sentiments to the veteran
everything: graduations, com- and I ordered her personalized and exclaim, “Gee-Gee sent us who survived Iwo Jima were
munions, birthdays, etc. She thank you cards. I hope she sent a card!” quite beautiful. I was super
would buy a packet of thank you them out! One of my cousins posted proud of them.
notes and we would be required It has become such a habit of a picture on Instagram of a Currently, I have a cousin who
to thank people for their gener- mine that even when my high thank you card my mother had is deployed in the Middle East.
osity. Not only did we write the school students give me Christ- sent her mother. My Aunt Katie On my list of things to do is to
cards ourselves, we addressed mas presents, I send thank you saved it and almost fifty years send her a card. I am sure just
the envelopes. So at an early cards to their homes. One young later it was still around. I have to a kind word will provide a little
age, we knew how to address lady told me that my thank you tell you, just seeing my mother’s comfort while she is serving our
an envelope. (That will be an- note, “Made her vacation.” She beautiful handwriting placed a country.
other column: stuff kids don’t also said she will keep it forever smile on my face. So, for Valentine’s Day this
know. Not school’s fault, par- as it meant a lot to her. As a teacher, cards and letters year, send a card to someone
ent’s fault!) When I became a Besides thank you notes, lit- are so special. I can remember and write a kind sentiment to
mother, I also required my chil- tle cards can make a difference. being so upset that after Sandy them.
dren to write thank you notes, When my children were small I lost a handwritten loose leaf Have a great week everyone.
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Valentine’s Ghosts & Crypts!

By Lou Pastina will produce a scream or two,
and you will not be disappoint- faithful to defend it. who, but it’s very interesting.
With Valentine’s Day quickly ed. You know a good ghost story The church also was the loca- The tour also takes you through
approaching, I thought I would when you remember it at night, tion where the baptismal scene the church, the second floor, and
share a couple of fun New York peeking out above your covers in the film, "The Godfather," the cemetery. A very good value for
things to do. While it’s tradition- to see if that shadow in the cor- was shot. In addition, future the money. And once you are fin-
al to send flowers with hearts, ner of your room is really just a film-maker Martin Scorsese ished, you are within steps of some
and take one’s love out to dinner shadow. Trust me, it’s not always lived around the corner, went great restaurants. This one is not as
for Valentine’s Day, my interests a shadow! to school there and this was his frightening as the play above, but it
tend more to the macabre, as And for our Rockaway born parish. The Crypt tour takes you does give you a chill or two!
and bred, the bar is open both down under the church to vis- So, there you have it! Hap-
before and during intermis- it the famous graves of priests, py Valentine’s Day, guaranteed
sion. There is nothing like a lit- bishops and parishioners who to keep that blood pumping
tle marination to add to a good are buried there. I won’t spoil through your heart, one way or
ghost story. The show runs the surprises by letting you know another!!
through April and is a limited
engagement. In addition, it is
not priced like Hamilton and is
very affordable, and pretty scary! Facts You Probably
And since a good scare is proba-
you well know. So, here are two
fun, slightly scary things to do
bly (maybe) good for your heart,
there is the Valentine’s tie-in!
Don’t Need
this weekend. The second recommendation  February 14 is the second liet.” The city marks the
The McKittrick Hotel is an is a candle-lit tour of the crypts largest card-giving day of location of the Shake-
event space like no other, lo- of old St. Patrick’s between Mul- the year, just after Christ- spearean tale, and the
cated on West 27th Street on berry and Mott Streets. If you mas. Valentine’s Day letters that reach the city
the far west side of Chelsea. It have never visited old St. Pat’s, cards edge out Mother’s are dutifully answered by
is the host of the immersive, I highly recommend it for sev- Day cards for the number
two spot. a team of volunteers from
"Sleep No More," an interactive eral reasons. First, it has histor-
the Juliet Club.
take primarily on Shakespeare's ical significance to New York.
Macbeth, and has a bar, a roof- Built in 1805, the Basilica was  Teachers receive the most
top space, and they run special the center of Catholic life for the Valentine’s Day cards,  X marks the spot of love.
events. Recently a production early faithful, mostly from Ire- followed by kids, moth- The use of “X” came to
company from London has set land. Since there was such ha- ers, wives and girlfriends. represent Christiani-
up shop for the play, "The Wom- tred for immigrants, Catholics ty, or the cross, in the
an in Black." This old-fashioned and the Irish, the Church was  The average man spends Middle Ages. During the
ghost story first produced on under constant attack in those $130 on Valentine’s Day,
while women spend same time, the symbol
Drury Lane in London’s West days by a group known as the
End in 1989 has spurred multi- Know-Nothings. Funny how about $70. was used to sign off on
ple interpretations including a history repeats itself! Do you re- documents. After mark-
movie, but the play, as they say, member the Gangs of New York  Every year, around 9 mil- ing with an X, the writer
is the real thing. It is set in the from Five Points slightly south of lion people buy their pets would often kiss the mark
McKittrick’s Club Car, which is this North of Little Italy (Nolita) a Valentine’s Day gift. as a sign of their oath. As
a bar, and upon arrival you are location? Well, those fun-loving the gesture grew among
offered a shot of Jameson. You second- and third-generation  Every year, thousands of kings and commoners to
will need it. The two-act play Americans from the days of the romantics send letters
addressed to Verona, Ita- certify books, letters and
takes place on a stage and in Revolution decided to burn the
and around the audience with church down. Luckily, Bishop ly to “Juliet,” the subject paperwork, these records
mist surrounding all. There are John Hughes constructed a wall of the timeless romantic were described as having
some hair-raising moments that around the church and got the tragedy, “Romeo and Ju- been “sealed with a kiss.”
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Prom Proved Worthy of Poseidon

It was a prom to remember. DJ Paddy Tubz, looking
Merfolk, cheerleaders, jocks fabulous as a Beauty School
and more re-lived their high Dropout, emceed the event
school days with nautical flare and played music between live
at the latest Poseidon’s Prom. music by “Melvin James and
The annual fundraiser for the the Homecoming Queens.”
Poseidon’s Parade was the Guests were also treated to an
biggest success yet. open bar and light fare, and
The Rockaway Mermaid the chance to bid on some
Brigade has done it again. beautiful art pieces, many by
The Knights of Columbus Geoff Rawling, who live paint-
was packed on Saturday, Feb- ed the prom as it happened.
ruary 15 with locals putting With professional photogra-
their best fin forward with phers taking classic prom pics,
their mermaid-inspired prom it truly felt like a sea star-stud-
looks. With dozens of priz- ded event.
es donated from local busi- The night culminated in the
nesses, many including local announcement of the prom
restaurants and a grand raffle King and Queen, and none
prize of a $300 gift certificate other than Rockaway’s queen,
to Whit’s End, guests pulled Ginger Ladd and her hus- Ginger Ladd and Mister Ladd were crowned prom king and queen.
out their mermaid purses and band, the Mister Ladd, were By Katie McFadden
purchased raffle tickets to help crowned. The couple has the
raise money for the annual pa- honor of leading the parade in
rade in September. September.
Live music kept the groove going. By Katie McFadden.

By Brian Shannon
By Brian Shannon
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The live entertainment in
MY FUNNY
VALENTINE
Irish Town were Mickey and
Mary Carton, and the McNul-
ty family—Eileen, Peter and
Ma McNulty. I still got old 78 By Beattie Hansen
vinyl records of them. I re-
member Seaside was packed. Here is letter, made up of all song titles, that I wrote
This was the time before air for my husband, Charlie, who is 96.
conditioning and very few
people had cars, so they I found you JUST IN TIME and thought
seemed to come for the sum- THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING
mer or the weekends. BIG.
For some reason, most of I CAN’T BEGIN TO TELL YOU how happy it made
the Irish seemed to come me
from the Bronx, not from that SOMEBODY LOVES ME.
Quite Brooklyn. IT’S WONDERFUL that you should care for me.
Jim Kelly Our courting days were UNFORGETTABLE.
Taxing We had MAGIC MOMENTS FILLED WITH LOVE.
Dear Editor: I needed SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME.
An open letter to our neigh-
A Tired I knew THERE MUST BE A WAY.
bors and representatives. Subject CHANCES ARE you were CRAZY FOR ME.
I receive an estimated prop- We were definitely not STRANGERS IN THE
erty tax assessment from the Dear Editor: NIGHT
City of New York for my prop- Reading the latest edition of and I’D GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR FACE.
erty located in Broad Chan- The Rockaway Times, Rocka- I never thought we’d be GOING TO THE CHAPEL
nel. This estimate represents away seems to want to move to get married but
65% increase from last year. Isforward and the price tag WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR your dreams do
there no limit to the percent- for property on 116th Street come true and
age the City of New York can makes it evident. New busi- LOOK AT ME NOW, I’M SO PROUD.
raise my taxes? This seems nesses opening. The only You are THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAP-
very unfair. What will the in- one who doesn't see it is PENED TO ME and AS TIME GOES BY, I know I’LL
crease be next year? 75%? Mayor De Blabbio. One step GET BY as long as I have you.
85%? The home that sat on forward, 10 steps backward. I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY.
this property was destroyed The thing that really infu- My heart sings, did I ever tell you you’re MY HERO.
by Hurricane Sandy and never riates me, as well as many YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
rebuilt. An increase like this others… WTF is with the and I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU until the
has us wondering if it is worthroads. Beach Channel Drive TWELFTH OF NEVER, ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
staying here. This tax increaseconstruction has been going TILL THE END OF TIME.
can’t be right and should not on for a year. The summer
be forced on anyone. of 2018, Rockaway Beach SINCERELY,
Robert Badamo Blvd. was dug up from the Your SWEETHEART
Beach 116th area east to the P.S. I LOVE YOU
70s. Where are the elect-
Remembering ed officials? They too drive
Irish on these roads. We pay a
road-use tax of $15 or $20
Town a year per car. Where does
that money go? Maybe flood
Dear Editor: 311 with complaints and start
I spent many nights and sending repair bills to the DOT.
early mornings in Irish Bob Crowley
Town. I’m going back to the
‘40s and ‘50s. There was Mike
Woods in The Irish Circle, the
Dublin House and the Sligo
House and many more. Want To Get
The Irish Circle was so
busy, there was money all In Touch?
over the floor behind the bar.
They did not have time to
pick it up and put it away. Send Email to
On a Saturday night, we Mail@RockawayTimes.com
stayed there ‘til curfew (then
3 o’clock), then we would
buy a few six packs and go
down to the beach. Then at 6
o’clock we’d go to Mass at St.
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Ask the Screening Limited

DOC By Peter Galvin, MD
other testing that may place
the asymptomatic patient at
may be expensive, and have not
been shown to improve overall
biopsies based on their MRI
findings, only 26% had breast
risk for harm, not to mention survival. Moreover, some, if not cancer, making the false posi-
the psychological harm of tell- many, people may be harmed. tive rate for MRI screening 74%!
Screening asymptomatic pa- ing someone, “you might have Take, for example, screening However, almost all of the can-
tients for cancer is based on a cancer.” for breast cancer. Some women cers found by MRI screening
simple premise: cancers that The most unexpected finding have extremely dense breast tis- were stage 0 or 1, lymph node
are detected early before they that has emerged from screen- sue. This makes mammography negative, and ductal carcinoma
produce symptoms should be ing studies for breast, lung, more difficult and more likely to in situ, which would have been
easier to cure than those that and prostate cancer is that an miss a cancer. Because of this, undetected by mammography
progress to become clinically imprecisely defined fraction of women with very dense breasts alone.
detectable. Yet, this seeming- the cancers that are detected have an increased risk of breast The ultimate test of value of
ly simple idea is fraught with by screening do not progress cancer. Ultrasound has not MRI screening in women with
problems. There are several to cause symptomatic disease proved to be helpful in these very dense breasts is overall
factors that contribute to the or to kill the patient. For some situations, so some practition- survival, and we won’t have that
difficulty of proving the value as yet unknown reason, some ers have resorted to using MRI answer for a very long time, so
of cancer screening. First of all, tumors simply stop growing. scanning to enhance screening. the dilemma remains. Women
any test will have false nega- The dilemma is how do we tell MRI screening is more sensitive with dense breasts and negative
tives, in which case a patient’s the difference between cancers for breast cancer screening than mammography who undergo
cancer goes undetected. Sec- that can kill you and those that mammography, but far less MRI screening have a very low
ondly, tests for cancer are often cannot. To meaningfully assess specific. Last November, The risk of having breast cancer
falsely positive because cancer the value of cancer screening, New England Journal of Med- (16.5 per 1000 in this study) and
is relatively rare in an asymp- the most relevant and clearest icine published a study com- a very high rate of false posi-
tomatic population, meaning measure is an improvement in paring breast cancer screening tive MRI results (74%), but they
that many patients with positive overall survival. Yet measuring using mammography alone vs. will have very treatable cancers
test results will not have cancer. that value may take many dec- mammography plus MRI in discovered and cured, which
It is unwise, however, to ignore ades, so surrogate end points are women with very dense breasts. would not have been found
a positive test, so additional presumed but not established. Of the women who underwent with mammography alone.
testing is warranted. This addi- Consequently, screening tests MRI screening, 10% were re- Please direct questions and
tional testing may include ra- that have adverse side effects called for abnormal scans, and comments to editor@rockaway-
diation exposure, surgery, and are widely recommended, they of those, in the women who had times.com
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By Kami-Leigh Agard February. However, the U.K., but drop-ins welcome upon Join the Urban Park Rangers for
Ireland, and the Netherlands availability. Admission: $10 a walk through Brooklyn Bridge
February is Black History honor it during the month of per child. For tickets and more Park highlighting the borough's
Month, an annual celebration October. In 2014, Ireland be- info, visit: eventbrite.com and link to freedom. To register, vis-
of achievements and rich con- came only the fourth country search: Mid-Winter Break Fam- it: www.nycgovparks.org/reg/
tributions by African Americans in the world to celebrate Black ily Programs: George Washing- rangers.
in U.S. history. In this Rockaway History Month. ton Carver Workshop. 334 Furman Street, Brooklyn
Times month-long series, we 43-50 Main Street, Flushing
give our readers a smattering of EVENTS: FILMS:
facts, events and films that serve Tuesday, February 19 Saturday, February 22 HAIR LOVE
as teaching moments for the en- 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m 11 a.m. “Hair Love,” which received
tire family. GEORGE WASHINGTON BLACK HISTORY MONTH a lot of love at the 2020 Oscars
CARVER WORKSHOP PROGRAM for Best Animated Short Film,
FACTS: Queens Botanical Gardens Far Rockaway Church of tells the tender and empower-
Established in the mid-1960s, Most NYC school children Christ ing story of an African-Amer-
the Rockaway Community Cor- are off next week, so why not Black History Month Program ican father learning to do his
poration (RCC) was the first of- grab the troops and head to with brunch served at 11 a.m., daughter, Zuri’s hair for the first
ficial organization in Rockaway the Queens Botanical Garden’s and program beginning at 1 time. The six-minute film, pre-
to be led by African Americans. George Washington Carver p.m. sented almost entirely in mime,
It coordinated poverty-oriented Workshop. Called the “Wiz- 21-25 Nameoke Ave, Far is the brainchild of former NFL
services for the area's low-in- ard of Tuskegee,” Dr. George Rockaway wide receiver-turned-movie di-
come population. Some of Washington Carver made sig- rector, Matthew A. Cherry. In a
RCC’s early successful activities nificant contributions in the Saturday, February 22 recent interview, Cherry shared
included launching a publicity field of botany. Students will 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that he wanted the film to com-
campaign to combat lead poi- learn how plants played a very BROOKLYN & THE bat negative stereotypes about
soning and prevent the closing important role in his early life UNDERGROUND RAILROAD black fatherhood. Check out
of the local Legal Aid office. and later achievements. Also, The Underground Railroad “Hair Love” on YouTube.
Black History Month is cele- following in Dr. Carver’s foot- was a network of sanctuaries If you know of an event, fact or
brated differently around the steps, use plants to paint and for enslaved women and men film that you would like to share,
world. In the U.S, and Canada, create a healing lotion to take escaping slavery in the South email: kami@rockawaytimes.
black history is celebrated in home. Registration required to seek freedom in the North. com
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11367. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. maica, NY 11432. Purpose: any lawful Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on
act. 12/19/2019. Office loc: Queens Coun-
ty. SSNY has been designated as agent
ACORN FM LLC, Arts. of Org. filed Notice of Formation: L&P Rehab PT upon whom process against the LLC
Notice of Formation of Lake Five Pro-
with the SSNY on 01/28/2020. Office & Acupuncture PLLC. Arts of Org filed may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-
ductions, LLC, Articles of Organiza-
loc: Queens County. SSNY has been with Sec. of State of New York (SSNY) cess to: The LLC, 34-30 Collins Place,
tion Filed with the Secretary of State
designated as agent upon whom pro- 01/22/2020.Office in Queens Co. SSNY Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any
of New York (SSNY) on 08/23/2019.
cess against the LLC may be served. desig. agent of PLLC upon whom pro- Lawful Purpose.
Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY
SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, cess against it may be served & shall
designated as agent of LLC upon
39-27 29th Street, Long Island City, mail process to the PLLC, 41-61 Kissena
whom process against it may be K Peters Properties LLC Articles of
NY 11101. Purpose: Any Lawful Pur- Blvd STE 20, Flushing, NY 11355. Pur-
served. SSNY shall mail process to Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY)
pose. pose: General
Lake Five Productions, LLC, 3069 on 12/20/2019. Office in Queens Co.
37th Street, Astoria NY 11103. Any SSNY designated agent of LLC upon
lawful purpose. whom process may be served. SSNY
NAME CHANGE shall mail copy of process to 151-93
135th Ave Jamaica, NY 11434. Pur-
Thorn & Associates, LLC, Arts of Org. pose: Any lawful purpose.
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)
County on December 19, 2019 bearing Index Number NC-001214-19/ 1/13/2020. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig.
as agent upon whom process against
QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, PAPER STREET HOUSE LLC. Arts. of
may be served & shall mail process to
Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/10/20.
located at 87-15 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me 48-41 188th St., Fresh Meadows, NY
Office: Queens County. SSNY designated
11365. General Purpose.
(us) the right to: Assume the name (First) JUDITH (Middle) YOLANDA as agent of the LLC upon whom process
against it may be served. SSNY shall
(Last) ISRAEL. My present name is (First) YOLANDA (Last) TOPPING mail copy of process to the LLC, 245 E.
AKA YOLANDA WHEELER. The city and state of my present address 54th Street, #30K, New York, NY 10022.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
are FAR ROCKAWAY, NY. My place of birth is QUEENS, NEW YORK The
month and year of my birth are JULY 1970.
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ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

By Kami-Leigh Agard cals and versatile acoustics of with your fancy footwork and
Rockaway’s Irish son, Walter hip action at their salsa class BUGALOU IS BACK AND BET-
Brighten up! The days are Ensor. fundraiser taught by NYC- TER THAN EVER!
getting longer, injecting light 203 Beach 116th Street based professional instructors. Get ready to Bugalou in
and vitality in Rockaway’s al- Whether you want to learn, let 2020! The popular concert se-
ways-fun happenings around Mondays loose or show off your prow- ries kicks off its third season
town. So, no need to leave our 8 p.m. ess on the dance floor—what in February with a chock-full
shores, ‘cause the local scene is End your Monday on a high a great way to pay it forward three shows this winter and
chock full of live music, theater note at Rockaway Brewing to Puerto Rico's earthquake spring all here in Rockaway at
and arts. See round-up below! Co.’s Karaoke Night. disaster relief through dance St. Camillus Springman Hall!
415 Beach 72nd Street and reveling in Boricua music! A special discounted season
LIVE MUSIC: Classes are $30 p/p. Bring the pass to all three Bugalou shows
Friday, February 14 Wednesdays entire family. Children are wel- is available now for $100 by
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. come! All proceeds go toward email to bugaloumusic@gmail.
Tunefully glide into your Every Wednesday in Febru- San Juan, Puerto Rico-based com. For tickets, visit: www.
Valentine's weekend with the ary, head to Whit’s for a psy- nonprofit, With Love, Puer- bugaloumusic.com.
smooth acoustic guitar magic chedelic feast celebrating the to Rico. (See article on page 3
of Taylor Searing at Bungalow legacy of The Grateful Dead for more info, visit Facebook February 28
Bar’s always lively Acoustic with live bands and DJs. For page: CROM Physical Culture 7 p.m.
Fridays. more info, visit Facebook event or call: 718-945-1700). Also, if If you like The Band, you'll
377 Beach 92nd Street page: “Dead Wednesdays” you can’t attend the event, vis- love The THE BAND Band
(https://www.facebook.com/ it With Love, Puerto Rico Corp. (TTBB), the only nationally
Saturday, February 15 events/2392984767678442) on Facebook. touring band dedicated exclu-
7:30 p.m. 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd 217 Beach 92nd Street sively to the accurate repro-
Whit’s is the place to be to- duction of The Band's music,
night, as Kyle and Paul Wade Sundays VALENTINE’S HAPPENINGS bringing to life the authen-
usher in their always epic 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. AROUND TOWN! tic, true-to-form renditions of
sing-a-long Classic Rock It’s all about that jazz with their extraordinary repertoire.
feast. Plus, who can resist a The Mike Severino Trio Sun- Friday, February 14 But first, Real Young and Lazy
Whit’s End experience on a day Jazz Sessions at Whit’s 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Horse kickoffs off the night
Saturday night? See you there! End. Picturesque Kennedy’s hosts with a celebration of music leg-
97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd 97-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd a Valentine’s Special Night to end, Neil Young.
Remember with sultry song- 9915 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Saturday, February 15 SPECIAL MENTIONS stress, Pamela Nardi. Full din-
9:30 p.m. ner menu and romantic spe- THEATER AUDITIONS
Baby it’s cold outside, but ROCKAWAY SOLUTIONS cials for two. Reservations
Spring forward with The NOT SHELTERS recommended. Call 718-945- Sunday, February 23
Pointers at Rogers, pumping FUNDRAISER AT RBQ 0202. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
the pub with plenty of rockin’ Saturday, February 15 406 Bayside, Breezy Point Tuesday, February 25
heat, and of course libations 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
are always on tap to cool you Just in time for Valentine’s Friday, February 14 Calling all actors! The Rocka-
off. Day weekend, share the love 8 p.m. way Theatre Company is hold-
203 Beach 116th Street with Rockaway Solutions Not Celebrate love with drag ing auditions for their produc-
Shelters' supporters for an queens, Ginger Ladd and Drea- tion of the hilarious slapstick
Sunday, February 16 all-day fundraiser at RBQ. Get ma Belle’s, Love is Love Party at comedy, "What The Rabbi Saw".
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your groove on to live enter- the Rockaway Brewing Co. Get Bring headshot and resume.
Popular local music man, tainment with Gerald Bair ready for a memorable evening Sides will be provided. Dress
Kyle Wade, known as one-half from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and of performances and dancing. comfortably as there may be
of the Rock-A-Wades, hosts starting at 8 p.m., DJ Gary Sug- Beer and pizza will be available some improv. These are the only
the first-ever Sunday Jambo- lia spins your favorite country, for purchase. audition dates for this produc-
ree Open Mic at Harbor Light! rock and dance classics. Plus, 415 Beach 72nd Street tion. Call backs if required, will
Bring your own instrument put your bid in for raffle prizes be by invitation only. Show per-
and strut what you got, plus donated by a variety of busi- Friday, February 14 formance dates are May 22, 23,
with Kyle as the master of cer- nesses. For info, call RBQ at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31st. Please
emonies, this will be one af- 718-318-7427. If you’re looking for a casual do not audition if you are not
ternoon action-packed with 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd spot to celebrate your Val- available on all show dates. Vis-
shenanigans! entine’s or Galentine’s, RBQ's it: www.rockawaytheatrecom-
129-18 Newport Ave CROM SALSA NIGHT FUND- is definitely the place to be—as pany.org for travel directions,
RAISER FOR PUERTO RICO you’ll share the love with RBQ’a character descriptions and
Sunday, February 16 special prime rib dinner, plus more info.
4 p.m. Saturday, February 15 LL Duo, aka Love and Lucky, Post Theater, Building T4,
Aye! It’s Sunday, but head 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will serenade the crowd with Fort Tilden
to Rogers and feel your work- Dale un poco de amor a their signature blues rock, soul Got info on local live music
week tensions wash away as Puerto Rico—Give Puerto Rico selections and a bit of a’more! and art? Email: editor@rocka-
you indulge in the sweet vo- some love—by joining CROM 97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd waytimes.com
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NAME CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens
County on January 9, 2020 bearing Index Number NC-001319/QU, a
copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at
87-15 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the
right to: Assumer the name (First) JASMINE (Last) PICHARDO My
present name is (First) JASMINE DEL LOS SANTO The city and state
of my present address are FAR ROCKAWAY, NY My place of birth is
QUEENS, NEW YORK The month and year of my birth are MAY 1990.
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Department of Environmental Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
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IN olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt.

Arrange chickpeas in a layer on
HONORABLE a sheet pan and bake for 15-20
minute, until golden brown.
In a medium bowl, add
MEMORY… shrimp, one tablespoon of ol-
Garlic Shrimp over ive oil, juice of one lemon,
By Katie Lucev lemon zest, garlic and red pep-
Roasted Chickpeas per. Toss to coat. Let marinate
30 minutes.
By Sharon Feldman Once chickpeas are brown,
spread your shrimp mixture
Serves: 2 over the roasted chickpeas.
Ingredients: Place a few slices of lemon
1-1/2 ounce can of low so- around and on top. Cook an-
dium chickpeas, rinsed and other 5-8 minutes until the
drained shrimp are pink in color.
1-1/2 pound peeled and dev- Squeeze remaining lemon
eined shrimp juice over the top and serve.
2 tablespoons olive oil If you are using parsley,
3 tablespoons fresh lemon sprinkle over the top.
juice
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
4 cloves minced garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 lemon, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
(optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Katie Lucev is the daughter of the late Rockaway Beach His- Rinse and drain the chick-
torian, Emil R. Lucev, Sr. (1933-2018) peas. Toss in one tablespoon
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FROM RISE: Food For Thought

By Tianna Tyler, been covering a variety of top-
Shore Corps Educator ics, and their continuous ex-
citement to learn is inspiring.
The high school students All the students, from those
in the Rockaway Initiative for in their first year to those in
Sustainability and Equity’s their fourth, have been div-
(RISE) Shore Corps program ing into the sessions and get-
have kicked off their Spring ting hands-on experience that
2020 Semester, and it’s off to a they can take with them on
great start. The students have their personal, educational,
and career journey. dents learning about a differ-

The second-year Shore Corps ent food group.Then they work
students have been learning with our Culinary Chef Tiffany
the basics of nutrition. This to get hands-on experience
group focuses on food access, putting the lessons they have
urban farming, and cooking learned into practice by mak-
healthy meals. The curricu- ing simple, easy, and healthy
lum has covered topics such as meals. The students enjoy
salts, sugars, and fats, and the working together and learning
effects they have on the body. how they can integrate healthy
Each class begins with stu- meals into their diets.
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From
are where rabid football fans Hub City’s sports teams with ex-
cheer on their school’s nation- citement, and most important-
ally ranked teams in what can ly, plenty of championships.
best be described as hostile, or Rounding out this free sports
The
deadly, conditions for the op- comic book, America’s biggest
position. metropolitan area gives us the
Moving indoors, college bas- multi-billion dollar Yankee Sta-
ketball junkies beam whenever dium, a state-of-the-art, envi-
Mike
witnessing action inside these ronmentally friendly ballpark
two hallowed halls of hoops. built directly across the street
Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadi- from its historic predecessor.
um and the University of Penn- Further south in Manhattan,
By Jim Sweeney – The MIKE Maker chronicled in this book. That’s sylvania’s Palestra unques- located right in the heart of the
(MIKE – the ultimate talking head because my prized picks have tionably rank as the two best Big Apple, sits Madison Square
on sports!) hosted many of the most impor- old-school venues for watch- Garden. This locale is deserv-
tant American sporting events in ing top level NCAA basketball edly called the “world’s greatest
Iconic Sports Venues (a free the past century. games. arena.” The recently renovat-
e-book available at TheeMike. This National Historic Land- The Windy City gifts avid ed venue is actually the fourth
com) spotlights my favorite plac- mark can be found in a gor- sports fans with two beloved MSG in New York City history.
es in America to attend a game, geous Southern California sports institutions. Chicago Lastly, in the bonus chapter, we
regardless of the sport. Steeped setting with the majestic San sports fans not only pay hom- visit the mecca of playground
in tradition and offering unique Gabriel Mountains hovering in age to our country’s fallen ser- basketball – New York City’s
contributions to sports histo- the distance. The Rose Bowl has vicemen in the city’s spectacu- acclaimed Rucker Park. Iconic
ry, these iconic venues proba- also served as stage for Super lar lakeside location of Soldier in its own unique way, Rucker
bly figure prominently on every Bowls, college football cham- Field. They also adore t—and Park closes out this book like
sports fan’s bucket list—not just pionships, Olympic Games, rightfully so—the friendly con- a thundering slam dunk with
mine. Upon entering their sto- World Cup matches and even fines and ivy covered outfield pulsating music and panache,
ried gates or walking through a hugely popular monthly flea walls of Wrigley Field. Boston qualities that have made the
their hallowed hallways, sports market. My next pick acts as a boasts two of our nation’s most urban venue so sublime! Enjoy
fans immediately drink in the double treat. Two successful venerable venues. During their Iconic Sports Venues and feel
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