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VOL. 4, NO.
25 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017
Run Run Santa!
A Sad Tail
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For Curley Family
This Saturday! See Page 2
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Dead Whale Washes Up Near Breezy Point

By Katie McFadden
Some whaley unfortunate

news came out of the west end
when a small whale washed up
dead on the beach near the Sil-
ver Gull Beach Club in Breezy
Point on Monday morning.
At around 11 a.m. on Decem-
ber 11, a beachgoer found a dead
whale on the shoreline around
Beach 193rd Street and report-
ed it. Members of the National the whale, which initially ap- duced. Pathologists will be able their efforts today, AMCS chief
Park Service (NPS) and the Unit- peared to be young, had died. to determine the exact age based scientist Robert A. DiGiovanni,
ed States Park Police responded, AMCS officials arrived by 11 on samples. The approximate- Jr. said. Today was a great ex-
followed by members of the NYS a.m. on Tuesday, along with ly 2,000 pound animals carcass ample of different organizations
Department of Environmental members of Mystic Aquarium, was beginning to decompose, coming together in an event
Conservation (NYSDEC) to se- NPS and NYSDEC to collect indicating it had died within that requires a lot of effort and
cure the area around the whale. data on the animal and conduct 48-72 hours before the necrop- manpower on short notice, and
Members of Gotham Whale, a the necropsy. Researchers de- sy. Unfortunately, researchers shows there is a strong need
local citizen science group that termined that the whale was an werent able to determine an for these types of partnerships.
monitors whales in New York 18.7-foot female minke whale. immediate cause of death based Thanks to them, todays efforts
waters, was also on site. A chain Minke whales, one of the small- on their findings. Samples were were successful. This was the
was placed around the deceased est of the baleen whales, can sent to a pathologist to be ana- 13th large whale that AMCS has
animals tail and it was pulled by grow up to 30 feet long. Minkes lyzed and results could take sev- responded to this year, and we
bulldozer, further up onto the have been spotted in local wa- eral weeks. The whales remains need the support of these organ-
beach and out of the high tide ters, but they are more com- were buried on site. izations and the public. We look
line, so that the Atlantic Marine monly found further up north. I would like to thank Mystic forward to continuing our work
Conservation Society (AMCS) This particular whale was a sub Aquarium, National Park Ser- together in the future."
could conduct a necropsy on site adult, meaning it may be ma- vice, and NYS Department of Photos by the AMCS and Katie
the next day to determine how ture in age but had not repro- Environmental Conservation for McFadden.
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SANTA SHUFFLE
WALK-RUN FOR A GOOD A CAUSE
Other family members were
hospitalized, and the apart-
ment in which they lived was
destroyed.
The event is coordinated
each year by John Edwards
and the Rockapulco Running
series and Rockaway Gliders.
The red-filled fun draws people
from Rockaway, all over the city
and even other states. Fami-
lies, groups of friends, organ-
izations and clubs have come
out to run in years past and the
same is expected this Saturday.
Weve had ages from four or
five to 90-year-olds, Edwards
Ho, Ho Ho and a Ready, San- says. And everybody gets a for a good cause. Its going to Healys, Jamesons, Epsteins,
ta, Go! The annual Santa Suit suit. We hope organizations will be a great day. Brendans, Kerry Hills, Rogers
and Pub Crawl Run aka the also get members to come out. As Edwards mentioned, all and Pico, after starting at Com-
Santa Shuffle is set for Satur- Im looking forward to seeing registrants get a Santa suit. A munity House. Santa suits can
day, December 16. This years some people in Santa suits that 5K run kicks off at 11 a.m. at be picked up at Community
fun will include a special goal I usually see in sweats! Beach 102nd and the board- House starting at 10 a.m. and
as funds raised will be do- More than that, Edwards says, walk. But you dont have to the run kicks off at 11 a.m.
nated to the Curley family. We hope the whole communi- run. Many participants just Online and discount registra-
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***** ***** mission of Public Corruption endar, a bargain at just $5, is a
The festival of lights contin- Last weeks Daily News ran and he is the same guy now must for the towns residents
ues! Happy Hanukkah! an old photo of frustrated being investigated by the FBI with its vintage photos, and
***** Giant football fans in 1978. for hiring employees to work high tide times which, many
Kudos to all who help in hol- Fans hung a banner: Rock- in the governors office while find very important on the is-
iday beautifications efforts. away New York Hates Mara paying them through other land community. The calen-
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people contribute to the hol- Which reminded usthere is held a press conference by Barista, from members of the
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but if you send us photos and hate the same things. "Perhaps ask specific questions. And *****
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that remains nowhere to be ing to reports, the 2021 mayors The White House? while you shop local vendors.
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Parks announced that bids campaign committee and Scott good cause on Saturday. The Mikey Palms. There will also be
are being accepted for con- Stringer has submitted forms Santa Shuffle will raise some a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds
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By Katie McFadden merchants for helping make
the event possible and took a
A festival of lights took place few moments to remember the
on Beach 116th Street as a late Noni Signoretti, for whom
crowd gathered and lit the first the menorah is dedicated to.
candle for the start of Hanuk- Signoretti was a co-owner of
kah on Tuesday, December 12. Browns Hardware who was in-
Members of the communi- strumental in supporting posi-
ty, school groups, local elected tive improvements to the block.
officials and local rabbis joined She died in 2015.
to celebrate the event hosted by The Beach 116th Street meno-
the Rockaway Civic Association rah will continue to be lit each
and the merchants of Beach night of Hanukkah, through
116th Street. Guests were treat- Wednesday, December 20.
ed to cantor singing and hot
chocolate and donuts before
Rabbi Marjorie Slome of West
End Temple and Rabbi Jacob
Malki led blessings and had
help lighting the large meno-
rah from local children. Chil-
dren from the West End Temple
chorus then joined in song.
Rockaway Civic Assocation
president Noureen Ellis and
local politicians like Assem-
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ato, Senator Joe Addabbo and
Democratic District Lew Si-
mon, wished everyone a happy
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helpless victim when it comes He admits that we have a se- formative and inspiring Town
to restoring the sorely needed rious transportation problem Hall meeting in Belle Harbor
and long overdue rebuilding of that is not addressed by the fer- last week. I truly appreciate
the Rockaway Beach Branch, ry or A train, yet refuses to lob- you taking the time to visit our
AKA QueensRail. by for QueensRail or offer any community, listen to our con-
Mr. de Blasio thought he had other solutions. One wonders cerns, and work with us to find
gotten off the hook by remind- what special interests he is pro- potential solutions to the issues
ing us that the MTA is con- tecting. that impact the quality of our
trolled by the state, but the fact Rockaway doesnt get much lives on our peninsula. The pro-
is that he even refuses to advo- local political support either. found presence of the commis-
cate for it. After all, state control Perhaps we need to do a better sioners and staff showed City
doesnt stop the Mayor from job of letting our elected repre- Halls commitment to finding
going to Albany to ask for more sentatives know how important solutions to issues, and it did
Mayor de Blah control of city public schools, restoring this connection is to not go unnoticed! This clearly
Blah Blah tax dollars or speed camer- us, our families and future gen- set the tone for a positive, effec-
as. Why not speak on behalf erations. After all, its not just tive and truly inspiring event. It
of QueensRail? I bet if he was about saving time on the trips was hopeful to see politics set
Dear Editor: among the thousands of south- we take, but the tremendous aside by all who attended for
The Mayor put on quite the east Queens commuters that opportunity and quality-of-life the good of the Rockaways and
performance last week at PS waste an hour a day getting to costs that are incurred for all going forward, this will serve
114. After 45 nauseating min- midtown Manhattan, hed find the trips we dont take. all of us well in finding solu-
utes of politicians patting a way to make his voice heard. Rick Horan, President tions. We hope that it is among
themselves and each other on Instead, he pretends that he Coalition for QueensRail the Mayors New Years reso-
the back, the Town Hall meet- hasnt any influence over what lutions to pay regular visits to
ing finally got around to the happens to the NYC-owned, Mayor the Rockaways to continue to
business of fielding questions 3.5 mile right of way. Were not get to know us better and stay
from the audience. By the end, buying it. Praise in touch with the needs of our
I found it strange that the May- Although the Town Hall community!
or had somehow found the meeting was a great show, the Dear Editor: Jodi Heywood
courage to fight the State and Mayors words about caring I would like to thank Mayor Member, Rockaway
Feds on such things as hous- about saving us time, reducing Bill de Blasio, Councilman Eric Women for Progress
ing court judges, proposed gas congestion, air pollution and Ulrich and all those involved in
lines and jetties, yet plays the traffic congestion rang hollow. organizing for a productive, in- Continued on page 11
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Continued from Page 10 Solutions This Week in History
DECEMBER 14 1903 - Orville and Wilbur Wright made
Let There Dear Editor : Anthony Martelli was born. the first flight in a heavier-than-air plane
Be Lights With so much talk and at- Joyce Mannochio Zoller was born.
Ellen Kaiven was born.
at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
tention paid to these pesky Joe Poehlman Jr. was born. DECEMBER 18
summonses I am curious to Bridget Carson Scala was born.
Dear Editor : know how some locals are 2000 - George W. Bush accepted pres-
Cindy Gold was born.
idency 36 days after election; Al Gore,
I really didnt know who handling them? Jr., conceded. Irene Rocha was born.
to reach out to about this, I myself am loathe to 2003 - American forces captured Rob Romas was born.
but, I was driving down pay them. My EZ pass Saddam Hussein who was hiding in a
hole near his hometown of Tikrit. 1956 - Japan was admitted to the United
Beach 116th Street last tag worked fine since Nations.
night, and noticed how April. Nothing on my end DECEMBER 15 2000 - George W. Bush received 271
nice the block looked with changed. Their system is Kevin Cashen was born. votes in the delayed Electoral College
all the trees in the middle what changed; it is mod- Suzanne Valentine was born. balloting.
of the island lit up in white ern, updated and seriously 1939 - The movie, Gone With the DECEMBER 19
lights. flawed. Wind premiered in Atlanta, Georgia. Barbara Lev was born.
Wouldnt it be nice if they Glenn Lawson 1944 - Band leader Glenn Miller dis-
Jim Morton was born.
appeared in a plane crash over the
were lit like that for every English Channel. Brian Beehler was born.
night of the year? The
clear/white lights do not DECEMBER 16 1998 - President Bill Clinton was im-
Elizabeth Hanna was born. peached on two counts by the House of
have to represent Christ- Stephen OSullivan was born. Representatives, but was later acquitted.
mas all year, I just thought Editor@RockawayTimes.com
Kevin Conlon was born. 2003 - Muammar al-Qaddafi of Libya an-
it brought a little glam to nounced that his country would discon-
a street that has so much 1773 - The Boston Tea Party took tinue development of weapons of mass
place. destruction.
blight. You see trees in oth- 1944 - The Battle of the Bulge during
er cities' commercial dis- World War II began in Belgium. DECEMBER 20
tricts lit up all year round. Lou Romas was born.
DECEMBER 17
Just a nice look! Maybe you Dylan Watton was born.
can pass it on to someone Matt Watton was born. 1803 - The United States purchased the
who has the power to dele- Gerard Pisano was born. Louisiana territory from France for $15
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Ballot Association (HBA) has
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For seven families residing at been relying on to determine
Dayton Beach Park (DBP) co- the outcome of the 2017 Board
op, a NYC supervised Mitch- of Directors. After a careful re-
ell-Lama Development locat- view of these concerns, HPD is
ed in Rockaway Beach, this voiding the voting that has oc-
may not be the season to be curred to date and is suspend-
jolly, as they were served with ing the current voting. Proxies
an eviction notice due to sus- that have been submitted are
picions that they were illegal- also voided.
ly renting apartments on the According to HPD guidelines
ground floor of one of DBPs for affordable rental apart-
buildings. ments, the co-op management
The drama became even company must first publicly
more rabid when rumors cir- advertise that their waiting list
culated amongst the co-ops for rentals is open. Interested
shareholders that these seven renters can then request an
families were illegally rent- application from the man-
ing the apartments because agement company. Once
of their familial relationships their application is approved,
with various DBP Board mem- they would be entered in
bers. One shareholder, who an HPD-supervised lottery,
chose to remain anonymous, where their name would liter-
said, One family is the sister ally be picked from hundreds.
of one of the Board members; This week, when RT probed
one family is the ex-boyfriend HPD as to why the seven fam-
of the Board president, who ilies were evicted, the spokes-
also has a mysterious job at person responded, The au-
the co-op, that he rarely shows dit is still ongoing. We are
up for, except to punch in and working diligently but going
out; one family, who works for through records that were
Call now
the management company is damaged by Hurricane Sandy
also the cousin of the Board is a bit time consuming. We
president; one family is the do not yet have a firm date for
for your appointment son of the contractor who re-
stores apartments at Dayton;
when the audit will be com-
pleted.
Walk ins Welcomed and one family is the daughter
of an employee of the manage-
That statement even adds
fire to shareholding-res-
ment company. The Rockaway idents suspicions due to
Times reached out to the DBP rumors that many families
management company and displaced in the buildings
Board to confirm these claims, during Sandy were nev-
but they refused to comment. er able to return. One res-
Just last month, The Rocka- ident-shareholder said, I
way Times published a story would hope there is legal ac-
(DBP Residents Left in Lim- tion being taken against any
bo as HPD Throws Out Board and all Board members who
Vote: November 22) reveal- duped the Sandy survivors
ing why the NYC Department out of their home!
of Housing Preservation and To add to the unfurling dra-
Development (HPD) threw ma, a share-holding resident
out DBPs Board of Election posted a memo on Facebook
vote due to suspicions of vot- from DBP Board President
er fraud. HPD issued a memo, Jennifer Grady stating, I
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ceived many concerns about
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of the largest awarded in the ing whats going on and what
program ever, and the largest isnt, but coming from some-
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By Rosemary McGuire bring to them and how to best
serve the people.
Stepping into someones Malki says that the intent of
shoes after 47 years of service Jewish culture and the main
isnt an easy task, but Temple role of the rabbi is to teach, ed-
Beth-Els newest rabbi, Jacob ucate, provide outreach and
Malki, is embracing the chal- be present in the community.
lenge. Rabbi Malki, appointed A self-described intellectu-
to the post only a few weeks ally curious person, Rabbi
ago, takes over from Rabbi Al- Malki hopes to inspire that
lan Blaine, who passed away in passion in his congregants
2016 after serving the congre- through programming and
gation for almost five decades. education.
And while there have been Im focusing on teaching
a handful of visiting rabbis people to enable them to of-
over that time, Rabbi Malkis ficiate in services and edu-
assignment comes with more cation, Malki said. All Jews
permanence. have to learn, whether you
Officially inaugurated this pursue a rabbinical degree
past November, Rabbi Malki is or not. Rabbi Malki says hes
busy at work, getting to know committed to providing that
his congregation and assess- service.
ing the needs of the nearly 100 To Malki, visibility is im-
families in the Temple Beth- portant and he wishes to co-
El community, located at 201 operate with the community
Beach 121st Street. at large to work together for
One of his goals, in align- common social programs and
ment with those of the Board do whatever is required to
at the temple, is to find a bal- improve the community cul-
ance between what the com-
munity needs, what he will Continued on page 15
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TEMPLE BETH-EL doctorate, Doctor of Divinity, path would bring him back
WELCOMES honoris causa from JTS in rec- to the place he passed by so
Continued from Page 14 ognition of his achievements many years before.
and contribution to Jewish There is a peacefulness
turally and spiritually. He will life. All 55 honorees from here and beauty here, he says.
provide pastoral counseling, across the US, Canada, Israel The boardwalk is fantastic,
teach, lead services, and offi- and Switzerland are members and the air is so fresh and I
ciate at life cycle events. His of the Rabbinical Assembly feel lucky to be at this congre-
commitment to Jewish edu- (RA) and have served the Jew- gation. They have welcomed
cation, ability to connect with ish community with distinc- me and I will try my best to
people, and engaging person- tion for 25 years or more. understand their needs and
ality so far seem to be a good Having served as a pulpit do what they need and want.
match with his congregation. rabbi, cantor and teacher Rabbi Malki has already
His first educational series, both in Italy and in the United started to immerse himself
Protection for the Evil Eye: States, Rabbi Malki is proud of into the community by par-
A Chapter in Jewish Folklore the multicultural experience ticipating in local events. On
is held on Thursday evenings. Rabbi Malki studied for his he brings with him. Hes eager Tuesday, December 12, he
Hes also providing classes in masters degree in physics to share his devotion to learn- joined the crowd at Beach
the Hebrew language and its and was ordained. He eventu- ing, researching and teaching 116th Street to lead some of
basic grammar. Malki notes ally found his way to New York with his new family at Temple the blessings for the menorah
that all are welcome, but City in 1985 to study at the Beth-El. lighting on the first night of
pre-registration is a must. Jewish Theological Seminary Malkis connection to Rock- Hanukkah.
Rabbi Malki has learned of America (JTS), where he away Beach goes back many When asked if he might be
plenty himself in his impres- received his MPhil in Jewish years ago when he was a able to match his predeces-
sive background. As a small history and then onto Queens student living in Elmhurst, sors 47 years of service he
child, Malki and his fami- College where he received his Queens. When he could find says, Inshallah. . (If
ly, immigrated to Italy from MS in library and information the time to take a break from God wishes).
Egypt as refugees. We, as oth- science. He is also a certified his academics, he would
er Jews and many non-Egyp- archivist and completed four come to the beach in Rocka- Temple Beth-El is located
tians, were forced to leave be- Clinical Pastoral Education way. He recalls always notic- at 201 Beach 121st Street. For
cause of the circumstances, units at Bellevue Hospital. ing Temple Beth-Els majestic more information or to reg-
Malki said. Most recently, Rabbi Malki stained glass window, never ister for a program, call 718-
During his time in Italy, was awarded an honorary imagining that one day his 634-8100.

Remembering Robert Bob Donohue
ters, Kathy, Monica, Jeanne, and
Community Board 14
Barbara. In May 2017 they cele-
brated 60 years of marriage.
Although a longtime resident
Ends the Year
of Sunset Park with many friends By Katie McFadden lion passenger trips since
in the area, Bob was delighted to 2008 and the service is the
move to Rockaway in 2005. He The last Community Board slowest in the country, with
embraced the fresh ocean air 14 meeting of the year was buses moving at an aver-
and enjoyed making new friends short and sweet, and rather age of seven miles per hour.
The Rockaway Graybeards and was a regular on the board- unattended due to it falling While the system seems to
knew Bob Donohue as a loyal fan walk. Bob also volunteered at The on the first night of Hanuk- be failing, the study also
of their weekly summer basket- Rockaway Times as a proofreader kah. Still, plenty was dis- showed that city residents
ball games. What they might not and administrative assistant. cussed from failures of the are commuting within their
have known was the rich life he As his daughters married and MTAs bus system, zombie own boroughs, more than
led until his death on Tuesday, grandchildren came along, Bob properties, healthcare and ever, with a 34 percent in-
December 12, 2017. often remarked that there was a nomination process for crease of Queens residents
Bob grew up in the Bed- nothing more important to him CB14. commuting in Queens alone.
ford-Stuyvesant section of Brook- than his family. He was gener- The meeting on Tuesday, The full report can be found
lyn, a parishioner of St. Gregorys, ous, supportive, and proud of the December 12 began with at www.comptroller.nyc.gov.
and graduated from Power Memo- family that loved him in return. holidays wishes from CB14 An audit is also taking place
rial High School. He was a marine He leaves behind his wife, Joan Chairperson Dolores Orr, to see how cost effective the
drill sergeant at Parris Island, serv- Donohue, his daughters, sev- District Manager Jon Gaska bus system is, especially with
ing from 1953-1957. He returned to en grandchildren (Brian, Sean, and State Senator Joe Add- the new expensive Select Bus
Brooklyn and married Joan Rough- Robert, Kara, John, Liam, Brett), abbo, who also thanked the Service system, which the
neen. Bob worked at J.P. Morgan and his sister, Sister Karen Dono- Board for all that they do. representative says the City
and went to night school to earn a hue of the order of St. Josephs. A representative from seems to be losing money on.
degree from St. Johns University. Final arrangements are as fol- Comptroller Scott Stringers The main presentation
He became active in CYO and oth- lows: wake at OConnors, Thurs- office was on hand to an- came from NYC Housing
er parish activities at St. Agathas in day 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. nounce a new report show- Preservation and Devel-
Brooklyn and was a member of the The funeral Mass is at St. Francis ing problems with the MTAs opment, which addressed
Knights of Columbus. de Sales on Friday, December 15 bus service, as the service
Bob and Joan had four daugh- at 11 a.m. has lost more than 100 mil- Continued on page 19
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COMMUNITY BOARD 14 lenders are maintaining the yone outside of the district funding. He announced that
Continued from Page 16 properties. Theyre working could have an opportunity. starting January 3, commu-
about zombie homes. The with city laws to bring cases There were mixed feelings on nity-based organizations in
representatives defined them against noncompliant lend- the motion, but the board ul- District 31 will be able to ap-
as one to four unit homes ers, fine properties, and also timately voted in favor with ply for discretionary funding
that are physically distressed looking for ways to get resi- 15 members for it and nine on the City Council website.
and vacant and abandoned dents back into their homes against it. Also starting on January 3, the
and have a delinquent mort- if possible. So far 41 of these There was a brief update office will be hosting a six week
gage. HPD has a new initia- homes have been found in from the Health and Social course on how organizations
tive to address this problem. Far Rockaway, Edgemere and Services committee, which re- can become 5013c, or non-
Theyre currently conducting Arverne. capped some of the improve- profit. The office also offers a
exterior surveys of properties The representatives asked ments being made to St. Johns program every Wednesday in
and are designing approach- the community to help them Episcopal Hospital. Legisla- which people can request help
es to return the homes to identify other zombie homes. tion that Assemblywoman Sta- paying for their heat if theyre
productive use, and helping People can file a report cey Pheffer Amato is working having financial problems.
other owners prevent fore- against a suspected zom- on was also discussed. Richards office is also expect-
closure. This comes after NY bie home at www1.nyc.gov/ The Community Board held ed to hold a community meet-
State passed a law in 2016, site/hpd/community/zom- nominations to replace the ing in January. For more infor-
the Zombie Property and bie-homes.page, and HPD current head chairpersons mation, Silva can be reached
Foreclosure Prevention Act, will look into it. of the board, but no nomi- a 646-992-7114 or msilva@
which holds mortgage hold- If homeowners cannot re- nations were made, mean- council.nyc.gov.
ers and lenders accounta- turn to these homes, there ing that the current members During public speaking, an
ble for the maintenance of is a possibility that these will maintain their positions. activist known as JK advised
abandoned and vacant prop- properties will be available Manny Silva, Chief of Staff the board to be wary of the
erties. If they know theres to purchase. The community for Councilman Donovan new Williams pipeline pro-
a vacant home, they go out board made a motion to en- Richards office, was on hand posal for a 23-mile natural
and inspect it and make sure sure than people that live in to provide some updates. He gas pipeline that will run un-
its maintained property and the same zip code of these spoke about Participatory der the ocean and will con-
report it back to the state, homes would have first pri- Budgeting for District 31 is nect to Rockaways existing
one representative said. The ority to purchase them, and in the stage of getting pro- Rockaway Lateral Project,
city is currently conducting then the offer would be ex- ject proposals onto a ballot and praised a study to possi-
surveys of these homes and tended to all residents that so the community can vote bly bring a wind farm 15 to 20
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Lighting. Monsingor Bracken, late parishioners, and
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and 22,000 independent phar- ed from the plan), 98 percent have
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divided into three major catego- structures. By law, Medicare can-
ries: chain pharmacies and mass not negotiate with manufacturers
A Complex Market merchants with pharmacies (i.e.
Costco), independent pharmacies,
and distributors to set drug prices
(like many of our laws, that doesnt
The pharmaceuticals market in 75 percent of the PBM market and mail-order pharmacies. The make a lot of sense to me). As to
the U.S. is very complex. On the dis- CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, 15 largest retailers, including CVS, Medicare funding, Part A hospital
tribution side, physical drug prod- and United Healths Optum. Walgreens, Express Scripts, and insurance is paid for by Medicare
ucts such as a pill or vial leave the Distributors play an intermedi- Walmart, generated more than payroll taxes. Parts B and D are paid
manufacturer when it is purchased ary role in product distribution by $320 billion in 2015. Of the total fig- for by general tax revenues, ben-
by a distributor. Distributors then purchasing from manufacturers, ure generated, $167 billion repre- eficiary premium payments, and
sell and ship the products to retail providing warehousing services, sented retail revenue, $103 billion some support from states. In 2015,
pharmacies where patients access and shipping products to retailers. mail-order sales, and $48 billion Medicare required $250 billion in
their prescription medications. On This reduces the number of trans- from independent pharmacies. general tax revenues and that fig-
the financing side, since the 1980s, actions that would be required if As far as prescription benefits for ure is estimated to rise to $542 bil-
pharmaceutical benefit managers the retailers purchased directly patients, most public and private lion by 2025.
(PBMs) have evolved to provide from the manufacturer. Distrib- health insurance plans provide So, as you can see, the U.S. phar-
services to help payers like insur- utors handle about 91 percent of this coverage. In 2015, 44 percent maceutical market, as well as
ance companies manage their overall pharmaceutical sales reve- of prescription drug spending was health insurance coverage, is com-
drug benefits. PBMs developed as nues. Like PBMs, the distributors from private insurance, 30 percent plex, lucrative (for some), and ex-
employers added outpatient pre- have consolidated and currently from Medicare, 10 percent from pensive and likely to get even more
scription drug coverage to their three companies account for 85 Medicaid, and about 14 percent expensive in the not-too-distant
health insurance plans. By 2015, percent of the market share Ame- from out-of-pocket payments. future. Questions and comments
industry consolidation resulted in risourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Medicare covers pharmaceutical may be sent to editor@rockaway-
three PBMs accounting for almost and McKesson. In 2015, the es- products separately depending on times.com.
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He was born in an obscure village, the son of a peasant woman.
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itinerant preacher.
He never owned a Home. He never wrote a book. He never held
an office.
He never Had a family. He never went to college. He never put
His foot inside a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles
from the place He was born. He never did one of the things that
usually accompany greatness.
He Had no credentials but Himself...
He was only thirty three, when the tide of popular opinion turned
against Him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him.
He was turned over to His enemies.
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between two thieves. While He was dying His executioners
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of a friend.
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figure of the Human race and the leader of mankind's progress.
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Kids Show Humbleness For the Holidays

By Katie McFadden earned money and go on
a monitored shopping trip
The holidays are a time to to Burlington Coat Factory,
spread cheer and some little where they use the funds to
ones are doing that in more purchase holiday gifts for
ways than one this season their loved ones.
through Rockaway Risings Where does the money
Rock the Holidays project. come from? From anyone
Rockaway Rising, a lo- thats willing to support the
cal organization that helps cause. Rockaway Rising re-
kids at risk of dropping out cently launched a GoFund-
of school, is showing their Me campaign to help make
Little Risers the true this years Rock the Holi-
meaning of the holidays by days project successful once
encouraging them to give again. Anyone is welcome
back to the community and to support the project by
those they care about. In making a donation at www.
its fourth year, the Rock the big brother a pair of new neighborhood, visiting nurs- gofundme.com/rockthehol-
Holidays project encourages winter boots. To be able to ing homes to sing Christmas idays. The more successful
kids to perform community make their holiday giving carols, making cards or cook- the campaign, the more chil-
service projects in exchange wishes come true, these ies for local police and fire- dren will be able to fulfill
for monetary rewards, which kids, and more than 100 men, running lemonade and their holiday giving list. One
they in turn use to purchase others are going around Far hot chocolate stands to raise hundred percent of the mon-
holiday gifts for the family Rockaway, making the com- funds for good causes like St. ey the kids earn goes toward
and friends. munity merry and bright. Judes, and much more. For buying presents for someone
Harmony is hoping to buy Every weekend, the kids car- every hour that they spend else.
her grandma fuzzy slippers ry out various community serving the community, they Rockaway Rising has been
to wear around the house. service projects like decorat- earn $10. around since after Hurricane
Dynasty wants to give her ing neighbors doors for the After spending weeks bet- Sandy, but the Rock the Hol-
big sister a friendship ring. holidays in their apartment tering their community, the idays project began in 2014.
David is hoping to gift his buildings, cleaning up the children take their hard- Continued on page 25

KIDS SHOW we put up a GoFundMe page er, the kids dont go emp-
HUMBLENESS and said these kids want to ty handed. At the wrapping
Continued from Page 24 work to buy presents for their party, Santa Claus makes an
families and we had a huge appearance, bearing gifts
Rockaway Rising is all about outpouring of support. The donated from Toys for Tots.
hands up, not hands out, project has grown each year Santas elves make sure the
Executive Director Meaghan since. With the $13,000 that kids get gifts as well, Holley
Holley said. I know my life was raised last year, 110 kids said.
has been changed most by the were able to buy gifts to give. Rockaway Rising aims to
people that came along and Rockaway Rising is hoping to keep kids in school and pro-
helped me. Working in Far have even more success this vides services such as before
Rockaway, we realized that year. and after-school mentor-
our kids were getting really Following their shopping ship, taking kids to summer
excited about getting peo- trip, the kids are treated to camps, Thanksgiving food
ple things for Christmas, but a wrapping party, where the and coat drives and much
they didnt have the means kids wrap their presents, en- more, but for many of the
to do it, so at the last minute, joy hot chocolate, and en- kids and staff, Rock the Hol-
gage in Mariah Carey sing-a- idays is a highlight of the
longs and a dance party, in program. The kids start is bright. These kids in Far
reward for their selflessness. talking about it in June be- Rockaway are a great exam-
This project is my favorite cause theyre so excited, ple of that.
thing we do all year, Holley Holley said. Theres noth- For more information
said. The kids are spending ing greater than seeing kids about Rockaway Rising,
100 percent of every dollar genuinely want to do good head to www.rockawayris-
on other people. It rarely be- unto others this holiday sea- ing.org and dont forget to
comes about, oh this is for son. Theres so much bad help make the Rock the Hol-
me. Their spirit of generos- that goes on in the news and idays campaign a success by
ity is the most pure, genuine this is something thats truly making a donation at www.
part of this whole thing and good. These kids are an in- gofundme.com/rockthehol-
this always reminds me of spiration and show what it idays. All donations are tax
what Christmas is about. Im means to selflessly help oth- deductible.
humbled by their selfless ers and give generously, and Photos from Rockaway Ris-
thought of others. Howev- it reminds me that our future ing.
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ers can lift our burden, per- cusing on the breath

haps just through their silent brings our attention to
presence, where we hold the present. Breath is the
space or voice a blessing in bridge between mind and
our heart for them. We can body, it quiets the waves
connect with community of thoughts that distract
through friends, groups and us, creating calm. Set an
clubs, faith-based organiza- intention such as peace,
tions, or volunteering. calm, clarity. Start with
On the other hand, still- five minutes and gradually
ness gives way to solitude, work your way to 20 min-
which is different than utes. Meditation is like
By Kathy Pastina suffering, which separates loneliness. In solitude, we a meal that is served to the
us from the divine inner rest in awareness to find spirit, the food that is pro-
The holiday season is connection, our peace, our our divine light and love. vided to the hungry soul
upon us or as Andy Williams joy, as well as from family, Meditation and prayer are of the human being. The
use to sing, Its the most friends and community. tools we can use to qui- soul is hungry. It is asking
wonderful time of the year. How do we reconnect et our restless hearts and for its daily meal. We deny
For the most part, we are with our spirit, and search minds. Making time to the food to the spirit while
able to recall and rest our the landscape of our heart meditate, to be still and we give satisfaction to the
hearts in the happy mem- for peace and clarity of connect with spirit, can body and senses, so while
ories of years past spent mind amidst the cacophony bring more calm and clari- the body thrives and the
with family and friends, of the never-ending news ty. Meditation is a practice senses grow in apparent joy
but the holidays can also cycle and bombardment of that one can develop and of having fulfilled their de-
be the most challenging marketing to buy things for incorporate into their lives sire, the spirit is starving.
time of the year for many this joyful time of year, as gradually. Swami Krishnananda, 1973
people. For those suffering if buying another thing will Start by sitting comfort- Transform your struggle
with loss, serious illness, quell the angst in our heart? ably in a quiet space and and adversity through con-
addiction, depression, and Irish poet John ODonohue connecting with the sub- necting with spirit, and you
for caregivers and the el- speaks of attaining salva- tle movement of breath may find the most beautiful
derly, the season of joy can tion and peace through through the body. Breath light of all this season.
trigger sadness and sorrow. both connection and soli- is our life force and our your radiating heart and
Any struggle creates this tude. Connection with oth- connection to spirit. Fo- soul. Let it shine!
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A Victor of Community Service

perienced a tragedy close to black males, we need more
heart. Fellow classmate, Pat- positive African male roles
rick Hernandez, was killed like Victor, Denean Fergu-
from a gunshot wound back son, former Vice President of
in 2008. His death meant the 101st Precinct Communi-
a lot to us and we wanted to ty Council, added. He sends
do something to show that, a constructive message to the
Boamah said. Thats when youth in our community.
he and fellow students got Boamah does what he can
the idea to raise money and to preach what he practic-
put their own money togeth- es. In addition to serving the
er to help the family with fu- community, he makes time to
neral expenses. This incident give motivational speeches at
helped prompt the idea of local Far Rockaway libraries.
having a non-profit organiza- I like to inspire others and
tion one day to help give back give them the push they need
to the community and to pro- to better their lives, he says.
mote non-violence. For Boamah, that inspiration
Sandee Doremus, Commu- came from his parents. Bo-
nity Liaison for Senator Add- amah says he always had great
abbos office, says Boamahs support and motivation grow-
Story and Photos just one of the many roles he tendency to help others has ing up from his loving moth-
By Nicole Taylor-Lang plays in the community. Bo- been constant. Ive known er and father, Naana Bonoh
amah also serves as president Victor since he was in high and Kwasi Boamah. African
The bell rings and the pit- of a local nonprofit organiza- school, Doremus said. He parents can be tough, he
ter-patter of feet go scurrying tion called Giving the Gift of used to clean the office each says with a laugh, but I owe
into classrooms. Its another Love Inc. The organization, week for community service it all to them and hope I make
day of school at Village Acad- which started back in 2011, and he was a very impres- them proud.
emy in Far Rockaway, where hosts many charitable events, sive young man then. He
27-year-old Victor Boamah, including and not limited to, has grown to be a great idol
Director of the YMCA af- the distribution of food to for Rockaway and more kids
ter-school program, starts his low income families, back to should follow in his footsteps.
day. Working with the YMCA, school drives where they give We need more people like
I get a chance to impact young underprivileged kids sup- him.
scholars lives, Boamah says. plies, toy and clothing drives, Serving the community
I encourage, motivate and street cleanups, talent shows doesn't stop there for Vic-
challenge them to do better for senior citizens, and re- tor Boamah. This past July,
every day. Boamah strives to cently they held their annu- he was elected President of
motivate and challenge Rock- al free Thanksgiving dinner the 101st Precinct Commu-
away youth by practicing what for the community, just off nity Council. Being Presi-
he preaches. of Beach 40th Street. I of- dent of the Council, it is my
As director of the af- ten joke around with Victor job and goal to bring peace
ter-school program, Boamah and call him the Mayor of Far between the community and
manages more than 30 staff Rockaway, says Lisa Quam- the police. It can be challeng-
members and has 140 stu- mie-Jones, Director of the ing, but we want to close the
dents from 6th through 8th YMCA after-school program gap between the citizens and
grade, who he is responsible at PS.197. He is generous and local cops so we can build
for. He is also in charge of is always giving back to the good relationships, Boamah
budgeting, keeping in contact community, she added. says. The Council hosts many
with funders and answering Originally from Ghana, West events for the community.
any questions or concerns Africa, Boamah saw pover- This past November, they held
parents may have. Graduating ty as a child every single day. a feast the day before Thanks- At only 27, Boamah has im-
with an English degree from Seeing this at such a young giving at the Village Academy pacted many lives already,
John Jay College here in New age left an impact. I saw par- and gave out Stop and Shop and his work isnt done. In the
York, education is very impor- ents and kids not having any gift cards to families. He is future he hopes to expand his
tant to him and he projects food or clothes. This always a great influence for the kids work with his supportive fi-
that onto his students. He inspired me to help and give in Rockaway and is doing an anc by his side, Salma Muhy-
says, The program itself con- back, says Boamah. At the age outstanding job as the Coun- edeen. People dont always
sists of tutoring, sports, arts, of eight, Boamah and his par- cils president, 101st Precinct see the other side of life. Not
promoting healthy eating, ents came to Rockaway from Community Affairs Officer everybody is fortunate, so it is
community service, leader- Ghana and he has been a res- Kevin Campbell, said. He is always good to help, Boamah
ship skills, and bettering their ident ever since. He attended very religious and positive in- says. I want to do more, be
individual talents. local schools including Far dividual. more and go wherever God
While the YMCA program Rockaway High School, where With the existing crime in wants me to serve, he said,
may keep him busy, that is he and fellow classmates ex- Rockaway predominately by with a big smile on his face.

RT Salutes Animal Communicator

Jill Lauri for Santa Paws Month
By Kami-Leigh Agard vice to each other, the resi- committed to helping the
dent said. animal, I have found that
December is Santa Paws Lauri is a telepathic animal the resources present them-
Month! Heres your oppor- communicator and healer selves. For example, some-
tunity to nominate locals, who focuses on the heal- one may pop into your mind
who go above and beyond ing potential for people and who may know of an animal
to rescue and/or find homes their animals in their rela- rescue, or you may recall an
for lost and/or abandoned tionships together. Theres article or a social media post
animals. Got a recommen- a reason each of us is pre- with a phone number you
dation? Email kami@rock- sented with a particular an- could call. Its amazing how
awaytimes.com. This weeks imal, who offers an oppor- things fall in place, when we
nominee is Jill Lauri! tunity and invitation to heal. make decisions out of love
A fellow Rockaway Beach For example, it could be that as opposed to fear. The main
resident, (name disclosed the animals purpose is to reason people dont help is
as she did not want to share teach us lessons in love and fear, however, when we make
the spotlight), nominated Jill compassion, making them in decisions out of a place of
Lauri of Healing With An- service to us, and we in turn, love, we are supported by
imals (HWA), not only be- in service to them," Lauri the universe. When we make
cause of her dedicated advo- said. decisions out of fear, we be-
cacy in rescuing distressed When asked how her com- come closed off to the won-
animals, but Lauris inborn municative ability with ani- me with a certain gift, and I derful possibilities.
ability to radiate her love to mals was born she answered, in return, gift them with car- Lauri shared a recent ex-
them. Jills spirit alone is I feel as though I came out ing and understanding. perience she had. I was
so nurturing, and her pow- of the womb feeling spirit- Lauri shared a powerful walking on the beach when I
er lies in how she is able to ually connected to animals. experience she had when a found this butterfly. I placed
communicate with animals Every animal I encounter, I live baby shark was found it on my hand and continued
that we are here to be of ser- know they came to present on Rockaway Beach. I was heading uptown towards
there on the spot with many Beach 116th Street, and end-
Bus Business Stoppage other concerned locals who

were able to contribute to
the baby sharks rescue. For
ed up at the Memorial Park. I
was torn what to do as I had
errands, so I placed the but-
Finds a Solution example, there was one man

who was physically holding
the shark, while I was hold-
terfly on a shrub and hurried
off. I was amazed that when
I returned, it was still there!
By Kami-Leigh Agard prevalent. ing the energy and love to So I put it back on my hand
Rockaway Beach Bakery pro- communicate to the shark and it stayed with me the en-
Collaborative community prietor Tracey Obolsky was that he was safe, while an- tire afternoon. I was at a low
advocacy does work! A frus- the first to voice her concerns other person was on the point in my life then, and
trating bus conundrum prob- to The Rockaway Times (RT). phone contacting a marine I felt that the universe was
lem has been solved thanks to She said, These shuttle buses life rescue. It was a great op- looking out by blessing me
community outreach and the are a nuisance. First they ran portunity to see how each of with the friendship of this
power of the press. only on weekends, and all of us, if we are willing, can con- butterfly. Eventually I set
For several of the 30 business a sudden they were running tribute our strengths towards him on his way, but that day
owners on Rockaway Beach seven days a week. We were one common goal. The pow- will always remain with me.
Boulevard, (RBB) between told that this would continue erful lesson learned that day I firmly believe that when
Beach 86th and Beach 90 until December 22! Many of is that when as a communi- we rescue animals, they save
Streets, it seemed like the hol- us are mom-and-pop shops, ty we work together out of a us.
iday boom turned into a bust, and cant afford that. My cus- place of love to save a living For the holidays, Lauri is
when the MTA started inter- tomers arent coming in as being, we really are at our offering a 20 percent dis-
rupting the block with tempo- before. Usually by 4 p.m., I lit- best, Lauri said. count on Animal Commu-
rary A-train shuttle bus service erally have the bare minimum If you are confronted with nication phone sessions
the Saturday after Thanksgiv- of baked goods left on the an animal in distress, lost or purchased by December 31.
ing. Due to construction work counter, now its the complete abandoned, but unsure if you Also, get ready for her sec-
on the A-train line, the MTA opposite. Many of us business have the courage to come to ond annual Animal Rock
was running these buses from owners are feeling the effect of its rescue, Lauri recom- Event in 2018, a day dedicat-
Beach 90th Street to Mott Ave- significantly reduced sales and mends to first get yourself ed to animals and their car-
nue. This left storefronts being services since the MTA shut- into a calm state and think. egivers. For more info about
blocked by a long line of con- tle buses began congregating She advised, First recognize Animal Rock or Lauris ser-
gregating buses, some waiting here. Also with the number that both your safety and vices with HWA, visit : www.
idly for hours for passengers, of people waiting on the bus the animals are paramount. HealingWithAnimals.com,
and making parking even more Once you make the decision or email Jill@healingwithan-
limited and problems more Continued on page 45 in your heart that you are imals.com

Wishing all a Freilichen Chanukah.

May the light illuminating from
the menorah be a light of happiness
and may the story of the Chanukah
give us all hope and inspiration
throughout the year.

ANOTHER
LANDMARK
GONE FISHING-
GARLIC SHRIMP AND CHICKPEAS
ROSIES BAIT &
By Sharon Feldman oil, teaspoon salt. Put in a pan,
TACKLE 1933 single layer. Bake 20 minutes un-
til golden. Rack should be in the
Courtesy of Food Network upper third of your oven. Toss the
By Katie Lucev, mentored Kitchen shrimp with four tablespoons oil,
by Rockaway Beach Historian, Emil R. Lucev, Sr. Serves: 4 garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes
Ingredients: and one teaspoon salt. Marinate
Rosemary and Theodore Eicher opened their Boat, Bait & Tack- 2 15 ounce can chickpeas, 10 minutes. Add to the chickpeas,
le Yard at Beach 87th Street and Beach Channel Drive (BCD) in drained and rinsed bake until shrimp are pink, about
1933. At this spot, BCD was a sort of elbow with Rosies at the 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive 5-7 minutes.
crux or bending point. oil
The next generation of the Eicher family (Cecilia & her daugh- Kosher salt
1-1/4 pounds medium shrimp,
ter, Madelyn) carried on the business, which lasted for 80 years peeled and deveined
until Superstorm Sandy came along. Top Photo: Eicher Family in 3 cloves of garlic, minced (I used
the front yard of the Bait & Tackle Shop in the 1930s (Rosie is the 5, I like garlic)
woman on the right). Bottom Photo: Rosies Dock out into the bay 1 teaspoon lemon zest
at Rosies Marina. teaspoon red pepper flakes
All hurricanes from 1938 on damaged Rosies place as well as (more if you like spicy)
other places east and west of Rosies. At present, the property has cup fresh chopped parsley
been sold and the land leveled for some future unknown sort of Lemon wedges for serving
construction. RIP ROSIES! Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon

Beach 116th Street Looks Merry, Happy & Bright

Part of the planning included a banded together, contributing steps the merchants are taking
special surprise to the corridor their money to fund the pro- together with their renewed col-
and community, which has been ject. With clock ticking, local Jim laborative efforts to bring more
a big hit since. Brady and his team at Monster unique and exciting things to the
On December 2, the Christ- Window & Power Washing were corridor. The Beach 116th mer-
mas Tree Lighting festivities hired to make the vision into a chants would also like to remind
took place replete with musical reality. all to shop local and shop often.
entertainment from Belle Har- Merchants on Beach 116th Your patronage is greatly appre-
bor School, Scholars Academy, Street say the lights are more than ciated.
House on the Rock church and a decoration to mark the holiday The merchants of Beach 116th
The Rockaway Civic Association St. Francis de Sales. Dancers of all season; the lights will remain as Street and the Rockaway Civic
and the Beach 116th Street mer- ages from Mrs. Elaines delighted an enhancement to the corridor Association wish our community
chants have been hard at work to the crowd with their lively foot year-round. They also symbolize a Merry Christmas and Happy
make the block merry and bright work. After a blessing from Fa- the bright new direction and first Hanukkah.
this holiday season. On Tuesday, ther Bill of SFDS, the tree was lit.
they celebrated the beginning of The night ended with the arrival
Hanukkah with the annual me- of Santa and his elves to hear all
norah lighting (See Page 9), and Rockaways good little boys and
last week they kicked off the sea- girls holiday requests.
son with the annual tree lighting, Attendees also got a first look at
plus an extra surprise. a special surprise for the block.
The annual Christmas Tree With a flip of a switch, the center
lighting has been a longtime, median street trees wrapped in
popular tradition on the block lights were set aglow. This street
and means a lot to the business tree project was a major decision
owners and the community and collective effort by the mer-
alike. So when the merchants, chants on the corridor. Once the
along with Rockaway Civic, be- decision to invest in creating a
gan planning, painstaking care more welcoming corridor for the
was given to each detail to ensure community to shop along and
the events would not disappoint. enjoy was made, the merchants
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ROCKAWAY AT WORK:
John Blake, Manager of Breezy Point Lumber
By Frances Feuer tape, etc., and Blake has to know
what all of these things are.
Have you ever wondered what A customer came in and
people do all day at their jobs? I asked him for Tyvek tape, pex
have, and thats the basis for this couplings, and copper crimps.
column, Rockaway at Work. Was this a foreign language?
When I arrived at Breezy Point No, I learned that Tyvek tape
Lumber to watch John Blake is tape that is used to connect
at work, I first thought he was outside house wraps, to prevent
speaking a foreign language. drafts. Pex couplings are used
Customers were asking for in plumbing and are made of
things that I had never heard of. high-density polyurethane. A
I kept watching and eventually copper crimp is a copper ring
Blake helped me understand. used in plumbing. Thankful-
Blake supervises the staff and ly, Blake explained to me what
does the ordering for all the the customers were asking for.
lumber. He worked indoors tak- Its all about listening to the
ing phone orders, printing out customer and figuring out what
the invoices, and putting them they need, Blake said.
on the counter for the drivers phone, and Blake knew exactly there, he had to go with a forklift Blake says of his job, I love it.
to deliver. He also took care of what he wanted. on a delivery. The area was so I was stuck in an office. Now I
walk-in customers, and han- Blake also works outdoors on small that a truck could not get am outdoors dealing with peo-
dled returns. When a customer a forklift, and helps put stock through, and Blake walked be- ple on an everyday basis. Its
brought back the wrong kind of away. He cleans the outdoor side the forklift, guiding it down never the same thing twice.
molding, it was replaced imme- area, and is in charge of mon- the lane. Blake has been the manager of
diately. I was fascinated when itoring the inventory. He goes Talking to Blake, I learned a Breezy Point Lumber for only
a customer came in and just to job sites and field-checks lot about wood. Breezy Point 10 months, but knows all the
showed Blake a picture on his the merchandise. When I was Lumber sells Douglas fir, birch, stock and what each customer
poplar, cedar, spruce and pine, is asking for. Working there for
among others. I didnt know a year before he became man-
there were 14 different kinds ager, driving fork lifts, unload
of plywood, all different grades ing deliveries, and loading out-
and quality, depending on what bound deliveries, helped him to
the wood will be used for. learn the business.
Birch, for example, is a very Hes a very conscientious
thin tree, and makes a top grade worker, and took over the re-
of plywood, and could be used sponsibility of manager last
to make cabinets. A customer year. I let him handle the day-
came to Blake asking if the birch to-day problems, said Kathy
he purchased was domestic. Dady, the owner, and Blakes
Blake explained to me that do- aunt. Dady took over the busi-
mestic wood (made in North ness in 2010 when her husband,
America) was a better grade, Danny Dady died. He owned
and quality, than wood from the business since 1997, having
China, and had less or no voids started there as an employee in
(spaces in the wood). 1978.
Texture 111 plywood would Blake credits the staff with
be used for siding, has grooves helping to keep the business go-
GET to funnel rainwater down, and

would never be used inside a
house. Outdoor wood needs
ing. "We have an unbelievable
staff with some of them being
with the company for 30 years.
to be pressure-treated with a The day to day operations could
SPOTTED! copper liquid to make it more

durable. John explained to me
that someone would purchase
not be handled as well as they
are without the knowledge and
dedication of these guys."
T-shirts the cheapest plywood to put up

a temporary construction fence
Breezy Point Lumber (28 Mar-
ket Street) is open Monday to
available online around a property.

Besides wood, Breezy Point
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Blake
Lumber also sells small hand works 40 hours a week. Being
tools, plumbing supplies, and the manager of a busy lumber
www.rockawaytimes.com construction supplies, such
as spray insulation, sheet rock
yard is a tough job. Rockaway
works hard.

BUS BUSINESS After listening to many of
STOPPAGE these local business owners
Continued from Page 40 concerns, the RT reached out to
the MTA, DOT, and local politi-
to get to Mott Avenue, we see cal leaders, Councilman Eric Ul-
fights breaking out, people def- rich and Assemblywoman Stacy
ecating on the side streets and Pheffer Amato as to what can be
folks leaving so much garbage done to mitigate the situation.
behind. I feel like I spend most The RT emphasized that com-
of the day cleaning the outside muters need to be able to get
of the bakery than servicing my to their destination safely, and
customers, who arent coming in a timely manner, but asked
in since this MTA mess start- what could be done to mitigate
ed. the interference caused by the
Obolsky wasnt the only one
to fell the burden of the buses.
shuttle buses to these business
owners. Printing:
Twenty-eight businesses are
housed on this strip, and many
Both Amato and Ulrich im-
mediately responded and said
Letterheads, Envelopes, Bumper Stickers,
expressed their complaints. they were going to look into the Custom Invites, Labels, Flyers, Business Cards
Phil Cicia, proprietor of Beer matter, and see what could be
House Beverages, said, Its
been terrible since the shuttles
done as soon as possible. Just
an hour before RTs deadline,
Silk Screen
buses started operating here. the MTA press person respond- Printing
My deliveries are being affected, The closure of sections of
ed, as the drivers cant find Rockaway Freeway had neces- Plaques
parking with all these buses.
They even added signs indicat-
sitated the temporary shuttle
buses that are scheduled to stop
Trophies
ed vehicles will be towed if they
even manage to find a space
running before Christmas to
lay over on RBB. However, un-
Graphics
to park here. I think the only authorized automobile parking Tee Shirts
Hoodies
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businesses on this strip making in the designated bus layover
D
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money are those selling loos- areas has made it necessary to
ow R
ies (single cigarettes) to people relocate the temporary buses Posters
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waiting to board the buses. Not to Holland Street. We have be-
Caps
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to mention, the added conges- gun implementing this reloca-
W
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tion caused by the SBS buses tion today. We will continue to
R
and the regular local Q52 and work with the DOT and NYPD
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Q22 buses, just make it all the to ensure the best bus operation
more crazy. Weve tried calling for our customers and the sur-
e
M Hou s
311 to make complaints, but so rounding community.
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far, nothings changed. So as of Wednesday, the
Dave Khamaraj of Daves Liq- MTA shuttles buses will now
In
uor said, This is supposed to be re-rerouted to Holland Av-
be our busy season, and its the enue, and now businesses on
opposite. I personally have seen RBB will be able to regain some
a 20 percent reduction in sales normalcy. Community advo-
volume since the shuttle bus
service started.
cacy works! Keep reaching out
to the RT.
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tic behavior, I would be able to with autism for over 49 years be-
approach them from a different cause of my sister, and I know
perspective. Some autistic indi- the behaviors. If our officers had
Life With Our viduals do exhibit violent behav-

iors, especially when they arent
able to express themselves, so it
more daily, intimate interac-
tion with autistic individuals, it
would not only build awareness,
Artistic Child could be tough to get the situa-

tion under control safely without
alarming them, especially if you
cant recognize autism.
but healthy relationships.
One officer commented, It
was great that the woman sat
on the ground next to Connor.
According to NCO Supervisor She got on his level to make him
Sergeant Julieann Stapleton, of feel comfortable, and he was
By Kami-Leigh Agard the 40,000 citywide NYPD police able to somewhat calm down
officers, 5,000 this year received and express himself. I think this
Positive Vibrations Ahead

Crisis Intervention Training, would be a useful technique for
which is a four-day intensive se- officers. It would be great for us
ries in which officers are trained to come together with the local
for Rockaways Autism on how to interact with emotion-
ally disturbed persons. She said
autistic community and learn
about each others world.
that the last day is dedicated to Thats exactly what we plan to
Community & NYPD training officers on autism and
other conditions.
do! Starting in 2018, there will
be an invaluable opportunity to
Autism warriors How can immediately jumped to the con- The 100th Precinct has 150 bring your autistic loved ones
our local police officers fit into clusion that the young man was officers, who are all mandated to to the Precinct, where every-
our autism puzzle? For officers on something. take the training. Safety is para- one can get to know each other
who arent exposed to the world As the 100th Precinct officers mount for us, and we are dedi- and build positive relationships
of autism, responding to a call watched the video, you could see cated to making sure that every- right here in Rockaway. Details
where an autistic individual is genuine concern on their faces. one in the community is served to come. The powerful possibil-
involved can escalate into a cat- One teenaged boy in attendance with respectful service, though ities are endless! For more info,
astrophic situation. However, with his mom, looked excitedly again, we must emphasize safety email: ourartisticchild@outlook.
there are solutions, and right on. Prior to the video, he was ex- first, Stapleton said. com or visit our Facebook page:
here in Rockaway, great things cited to be in a police station and One individual, who has a sis- Rockaway Beach Artistic Fam-
are on the horizon! enthusiastically asked, Am I go- ter with autism said, I have dealt ilies Support Group.
In a recent eye-opening fo- ing to be able to see the jail? He
rum, Building Autism Awareness
With the NYPD, hosted by the
was clearly excited to be in the
company of New Yorks finest. NUW Holiday Networking
Rockaway Beach Artistic Fam-
ilies support group and the 100
However, after the lights went
on when the video concluded, Party A Merry Hit!
Precincts NYPD neighborhood you could see his anxiety build-
community officers (NCOs), it ing. This teenage boy is almost
was heartwarming to hear folks six feet tall and solidly built, yet
speak out autism caregivers still very childlike. I thought per-
and officers alike on how to- haps he related to Connor and
gether we can build positive thought that he was going to be
and nurturing relationships be- in trouble. However, from the of-
tween the autism community ficers smiles, you could see they
and local police. were happy to be in his compa-
The forum kicked off with the ny!
video, What Being a Kid With Many critical points were
Autism Looks Like, (https:// brought up. One officer said,
www.facebook.com/profile. The police officers initial re-
php?id=100010099034254) action made sense because you
showing a police officer restrain- have to look at what his first pri-
ing a 14-year-old autistic boy orities are to ensure security
named Connor in a park. The and safety. However, because he Snow on the ground and of spin the wheel/raffle tickets,
officer is shown throwing Con- simply did not know what autis- frigid temperatures did not of which all proceeds went to
nor on the ground, wrestling tic behavior looked like, he was deter droves of local business New Ground (NG), a nonprof-
him, holding his hands down unable to effectively mitigate the owners, clients, friends and it providing homeless families
so tightly that the boys hands situation. Another officer, who family from attending Nu- and veterans with educational
began to turn white. Connors said he has three cousins on the tureU Wellness (NUW) 2nd resources, housing and more.
caregiver comes and sits on the autism spectrum, said, This is Holiday Networking Party, NUW owner, Samantha Cin-
ground next to him, and tells the why more in-depth awareness sponsored by Insperity, this tron said, Im so elated that
officers that he is autistic. Appar- and interaction is key. My cous- past Saturday, December 9. we were able to raise $700 for
ently, Connor wandered away ins are autistic and I have inter- Not only did folks merrily mix NG, really reflecting the love
from a group music program in acted with them all my life, so I and mingle with Rockaways and generosity of Rockaway.
the park, then something excit- know the behaviors, and so, if I business movers and shakers, Infinite thanks to everyone
ed him, provoking him to jump encounter someone on the street but joined in the spirit of hol- who supported and came out
and flap his hands. The officer exhibiting what looks like autis- iday giving with the purchase to the event.

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Rockaway Martial Arts Club, we want to compete. And parents are very proud of what champions.
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and jubilantly came home ly focused and determined the tournament, my students Club, contact Ann Fosteris at
with five medals and three tro- about competing, Sensei Ty- were heavily compliment- 718-215-6950 or email: afost-
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