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Columns - Calendar - More! Page 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 3 Proposal Could Bring Suspension School to Beach Channel By Katie McFadden to Level 5 of enses. Level 3 of- ALC schools can only have 80 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March fenses can include gang behav- students enrolled at any given 23. (Since this was past press A Department of Education ior, vandalism and plagiarism. time, so the DOE projects an- time, the outcome of this vote proposal could rattle the cur- Level 5 of enses can be any- ywhere from 30 to 80 addition- is unknown, but the Rockaway rent state of the Beach Chan- thing from starting a f re to vi- al students would be enrolled Times will provide updates.) nel Educational Campus if ap- olence to possessing a weapon. in the 2016-2017 school year if Prior to the vote, Assembly- proved. Social media lit up with T e proposed re-siting of the proposal is approved. T is man Phil Goldfeder called on complaints after news spread ALC M.S. 53, currently locat- could increase the potential the DOE to allow for further in- about a proposal to relocate a ed at 10-45 Nameoke Street, enrollment utilization to 62 put before a decision is made. school for suspended students comes as a result of another percent. “Every parent should have the from MS 53 in Far Rockaway to proposal, which was approved Parents, staf members and opportunity to weigh in on de- the Beach Channel campus. in November 2015. T at pro- parents of potential students cisions that could af ect their In late January, the DOE pro- posal called for the opening were not happy about the news. child’s education,” Goldfeder posed a re-siting and co-lo- of Success Academy Charter Some parents said they were said. “T e co-location plan for cation of Alterative Learning School in the M.S. 53 building, aware of the proposal since it Beach Channel is major deci- Center M.S. 53 to the building which would require ALC M.S. was introduced at school meet- sion that could have far-reach- shared by Channel View School 53 to be relocated out of the ings and petitions have been ing consequences for all stu- for Research, Rockaway Park building to make room for the going around for a few weeks. dents and faculty involved. High School for Environmen- new school to share the build- However the only of cial pub- Holding a single hearing on St. tal Sustainability, Rockaway ing. T e DOE determined the lic hearing with the Depart- Patrick’s Day at a time when Collegiate High School and Beach Channel campus to be ment of Education in regards to many parents are still at work P.S. Q256, starting in the 2016- a potential location because it this proposal was held on the does not allow for the public 2017 school year. Students of is “underutilized.” T e Beach evening of T ursday, March input that this proposal de- ALC M.S. 53 are sixth through Channel building has a capac- 17, St. Patrick’s Day, which serves. I urge the Department eighth grade students who are ity potential of 2,791 students. was allegedly lightly attend- of Education to hold addition- on a Superintendent’s Suspen- In the current school year, 1,522 ed. T e next step needed for al public hearings and ensure sion for up to 90 days. T ese are students are enrolled, which approval is a vote held by the students who commit Level 3 is only 56 percent utilization. Panel for Educational Policy at Continued on page 9 Page 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times

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T e rab- carried in an outdoor procession bis and others carried the new You might have been wonder- to the synagogue, characterized Torah beneath the canopy until Grants For ing what all the excitement was by singing, dancing, and musi- it arrived outside the doors of the on Cronston Avenue and Beach cal accompaniment. Inside the Yeshiva. At that time, the other Small Biz 129th Street this past Sunday af- synagogue, there is more sing- Torah scrolls from inside the Ye- ternoon, March 19th, ing and dancing, a short prayer shiva were brought out to “greet” T is is from former Commis- Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah of service, placement of the scroll the new scroll. sioner of Small Business Servic- Belle Harbor (505 B. 129 Street) in the Torah ark, and a “seudat According to long-time Belle es, Rob Walsh: made an Inauguration of a Torah mitzvah” or celebratory meal. Harbor resident, Avi Kunstler, a 1010 WINS has now partnered scroll (or Hachnosas Sefer Torah) For this event, the Torah scroll neighbor curiously poked her with Canon Maxify Printers and which was written in memory was brought from Rebbetzin head out the door to ask him BNB to launch a competitive of the Yeshiva’s founder, the be- Chana Dicker’s home on New- what was going on. When he ex- grant initiative for small busi- loved Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Levi port Avenue to Yeshiva Mercaz plained the reason of the cele- nesses in the New York Metro- Dicker, of blessed memory. Hatorah. T e joyous procession bration, she exclaimed that “this politan area where the winner T is is a ceremony in which was led by Rabbi Levi Dicker’s is the most beautiful thing I’ve will be awarded $10,000 to grow one or more Torah scrolls are in- son, Rabbi Shmuel Zev Dicker, ever seen in this neighborhood”. their company. stalled in a synagogue, or in the who now has followed in his fa- She was impressed how happy, Here’s how it works: sanctuary or study hall of a yeshi- ther’s footsteps as the head of respectful, and sincere this occa- Small businesses with up to va, rabbinical college, university the Yeshiva. T e new scroll was sion was. 100 employees who are with- campus, nursing home, military brought into the sanctuary of After the procession, prayers in the 1010 WINS listening area base, or other institution. 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T e cel- www.1010WINS.com/challenge stored scrolls alike, as well as for scrolls that are housed there. ebrants then boarded buses that to read the of cial rules on how the transfer of Torah scrolls from T ere were approximately 200 took them to the Ohab Zedek your business may be able to one sanctuary to another. people in attendance, most- ballroom for a festive meal, receive $10,000 for submitting If the Torah scroll is a newly ly Yeshiva students and alumni which was similar in exuberance your plan on how you expect written one, as it was in this past (many bringing their own chil- to a wedding. to move your business forward Sunday’s event, the ceremony dren), who paraded and danced For additional information with innovation and creativity. begins with the writing of the last down Cronston Avenue from or dedications, please email of- Deadline for application is this letters of the scroll in the home Beach 140th Street to the Yeshiva f [email protected] Sunday - March 27th. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 7 abandoned rail tracks. They did the Rockaway Beach Boulevard, and a great cup of cof ee? T e All study and nothing happened. So making multiple stops to pick up American B & B (Bagel and this is another study. People who other commuters, you can expect Barista) is now open in Broad want the tracks to be a park like the a twenty minute shuttle ride – at Channel, just on the other side of High Line will probably announce least! –just to get to the ferry dock. the Cross Bay bridge. T eir grand another study. Soon there will be T e ferry trip is an hour. T en re-opening is Saturday. study to determine how many you’ll have to walk a bit from the ***** studies there should be. ferry landing in Manhattan. Add We know of two people who ***** ***** it up. T e shuttle will be great for fell for a scam recently so it seems Last Friday, in the middle of Community House is not for people not in a rush. worth it to alert everyone. It starts the day, a gunman opened f re sale or closing. We try to avoid ***** with a phone call from someone probably from the rooftop of the putting rumors in the paper (we Riis Park became a destination claiming to be with Microsoft and Edgmere Houses also known hear a million of ‘em). Owner Kelley last year for Brooklynites and locals they’ve detected a problem with as the Ocean Bay apartments Brooke asked us to get the word out when the Riis Park Beach Bazaar your computer. T ey may know at Beach 54th Street and Beach that the beautiful space on Beach opened of ering vendor goods, your name or other information Channel Drive. Two cars, one with 102nd Street, which just opened last various foods, drinks, and music. but please just hang up. Or ask for children, just sitting in traf c, were August is here to stay. She said the T is coming season Cuisine by their phone number and tell them struck. 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Yes, congratulations and this Sunday they’re having an She got to talking a young couple drinking and deplorable behavior to Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder for Easter Egg hunt ! about to be married at St. Francis by some on the day of the proposing funding for a study for de Sales but neither of them are Rockaway parade. We know plenty the Queens Rail Line. (We don’t ***** from the parish. Well, that is, they of the kids aren’t necessarily from get the headlines this triggered. It’s People want a shuttle from weren’t from the parish before Rockaway but enough are. We just a budget proposal now) So let’s Far Rockaway to the ferry stop at they met at the church when each hope next year parents will do not pop the champagne or make Beach 108th Street. We say give it had shown up to volunteer soon what they can to ensure their this out to be more than what it is. a try. One hundred percent. But after Hurricane Sandy. kids aren’t part of these trouble- It’s another study. In 2013, a big with red lights out of sync, school ***** making crowds. One letter made deal was made out of the fact that buses in the morning, only single Ever have a rainbow bagel? some valid points but we’re not Queens College would conduct lanes on Beach Channel Drive and Or maybe you just want to have quite sure why it was signed with a study about the viability of the a childish, fake name. Page 8 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times T e Lazer Speaks SPRING’S MIXED MESSAGES

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PROPOSAL Research, said. “When I brought that Beach Channel has been and it is important that this pro- Continued from Page 3 my daughter to Channel View cleaned up for so long, there’s a gress not be interrupted by any eight years ago, the campus concern that the culture would possible changes by the De- that every opinion is carefully didn’t have the best reputation. return to what it was when it partment of Education. While and fully considered before any It was no small feat overcoming had a bad reputation. We don’t nothing is set in stone yet, it is f nal decision is made.” this and we don’t want to see want to put our kids at risk. We’d my belief that co-locating stu- Goldfeder sent a letter to DOE all our hard work be undone by strongly consider pulling them dents from the suspension pro- Chancellor Carmen Fariña, re- this proposal.” out of Channel View if this pro- gram into Channel View High questing additional hearings on Another concerned par- posal happens.” School could be successful if the proposal. T e letter echoed ent, Priya Nembhard, said she State Senator Joseph Add- done properly, including giv- parents’ fear that the addition would consider pulling her two abbo Jr. said the proposal, if it ing a dedicated entrance to the of another student body to the children out of Channel View if happens, could be a success if incoming students through the campus would stymie growth the proposal becomes a reality. it is carried out properly. “One building’s underutilized E wing in instructional and extra-cur- “My kids were home schooled of the major problems our and ensuring they have the ricular programs at the other in Ozone Park. We pay tolls and city’s public school system fac- appropriate space where both schools on the current campus. make a f nancial investment es is a chronic lack of space for groups of students can thrive He cited the change in the rep- to go to Channel View because the growing population of stu- separately despite sharing a utation of the Beach Channel it was the best school in the dents. While I understand that school building.” campus in recent years. One of area. It is a selective, environ- changes – like co-locating some T e Rockaway Times reached the schools on campus, CVSR, mental research school with suspension program students out to the DOE for more details currently ranks above borough small classes. My kids get a lot into Channel View High School on the proposal, but a response and citywide graduation rates, of attention and have a great – may be inevitable, and I have was not given by press time. with an 85 percent 4-year grad- relationship with the staf and heard the concerns of students According to a NY1 report, the uation rate during the 2014- students. I sent my kids there and parents, our focus should DOE said the ALC students 2015 school year. because I didn’t want them to be on making sure any deci- would have their own wing, Several parents expressed be in an overcrowded school or sion on how to utilize available own entrance, own dismiss- concern over changing the cam- situation where there are a lot of building space does not af ect al procedures and own safety pus. “We want to see growth f ghts,” she said. “Now they want the success of the students or agents and the DOE considers at the campus, but we would to bring children from ALC who their ability to learn. Channel safety to be a top priority. T e prefer that it be organic and fo- have been suspended. T ese View High School has worked DOE cited past co-locations cused on the schools already are kids that have done violent hard to transform its atmos- of suspended students where there,” Kathy Ryan, PTA Presi- things and ALC is essentially phere and move toward a more safety-related issues were not a dent at Channel View School for their rehabilitation school. Now positive learning environment, problem.

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Page 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times MISSES BETWEEN THE BRIDGES THE OLD DAYS Religion, which was some- Continued from Page 10 what akin to failing gym as Dear Editor: you really had to work at it. Time was when Rockaway about Christ’s death on the I also spent the rest of that was a sleepy town, and City cross on Good Friday and semester in twice-weekly Hall pretended we didn’t exist. Joseph of Arimathea re- detentions in order to write Maybe ten guys surfed at 90th moving Jesus’ body, wrap- a thousand word essay on St., great Rockaway watermen ping it in a clean linen religious profanity. For the like Buddy Sammis, Mark shroud and placing it in a duration of my time at Bish- O’Malley, Gary O’Grady. Sorry tomb that had been carved op Loughlin, and especially if I didn’t name you all. We into rock in a nearby gar- during the Easter season, I were friends and looked after den. They said I then told was looked upon by the Men each other. T en Rockaway was them Our Lord’s body re- in Black as the male version THIS HAS TO STOP! “discovered”, like Columbus mained there until East- of Hester Prynne in Nath- “discovered” America. T e er morning when the rock aniel Hawthorne’s The Scar- Dear Editor: hordes chased us away. Now sealing the tomb rolled let Letter. In my senior year I along with many residents the kooks have f stf ghts on the back and Christ rose from I thought I could cleverly are getting sick and tired of the beach over whose-wave-it-was. the dead and, stepping out ingratiate myself with the person or persons who continue to It’s too overcrowded already into the sunlight looked powers that be by implying destroy our bus shelters. I know for but they’re building more high down, saw his shadow and that I might be considering a fact the NYPD know about this rises. It’s impossible to park- or ran back inside meaning 6 a religious vocation. I was but they can’t be everywhere when drive- in the summer. Oh, but more weeks of Lent! Broth- immediately awarded ad- they are patrolling to protect our think about the $$$ coming in! er Dennis, who was fuming, ditional detention time, re- Community. I’m asking everyone, Folks, don’t be deceived, most asked me what I had to say ferred to St. Bartholomew’s if you know who did this at Beach of the real money is being taken for myself and I responded Protestant Church over on 105th Street and Rockaway of the peninsula. by telling him that I thought Atlantic Avenue for any fur- Beach Blvd or happen to see the I think I speak for a lot of I might have been unduly ther vocational discussions destruction of any other bus shelter longtime residents who know influenced by listening to and ordered never to broach in our community please inform that our home and way of life George Carlin. The Men in that particular subject at the police. It’s your community. is being taken from us, and it’s Black were not amused! school again! Danny Ruscillo not for the better. I miss the old Needless to say, I failed Broad Channel, why would Former President 100th. Rockaway. French and to add insult to anyone want to live any- Precinct Community Council Andy Cholakis injury they also failed me in where else? Protect your world Auto • Home • Life • Retirement Call me today to discuss your options. Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is, Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And the more of your world you put in Good Hands®, the more you can save.

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If the entire timeline of Iran once arrested 14 Earth's existence was squirrels on the charge of compressed into one suspicion of espionage. year, humans would be born at 11:58 PM on the From 1912 to 1948, pai- 31st of December. nting was an Olympic event. Australia once lost their Prime Minister, Harold Shakespeare, Sir Walter For going on two months have college paid for,” one by- Holt, and he was never Raleigh, and King Charles now, the drainage sewer on the stander quipped. found. (He went swimming I all had pierced ears. westbound corner of Rockaway T e sewer has been in this and was never seen again). Beach Boulevard and Beach condition since at least the Jan- T e f rst motorist to be 108th Street (at the bus stop out- uary blizzard. So our question If your car could drive up, f ned for speeding in the side of Rite Aid) has been left is: How much longer will it take you would reach outer UK was Walter Arnold in perilously open. T e metal con- for someone to notice? It’s only space in an hour. 1896. He was doing 8 mph necting the sewer to the curb is a matter of time before a pet, in a 2 mph zone. completely tipped over, allow- valued goods, or yes, someone’s Can openers were inven- ing for anyone and anything to ankle goes falling in. And then ted 48 years after cans fall into the wonky water. “Stick the city will be on the hook for were invented. your ankle in there and you’ll a lot more than college tuition. CLASSIC TILE CERAMIC TILE CRACKLE TILE GLASS TILE GLASS MOSAIC TILE GRANITE TILE MARBLE TILE MEDALLIONS METAL TILE MOSAIC TILE OUTDOOR TILE PORCELAIN TILE QUARRY TILE SLATE TILE SUBWAY TILE Designer Showroom - Large Inventory WOOD LOOK TILE

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KIDS STORE T e store will also have items years. I love it, but I’m some- people said ‘God bless you for Continued from Page 18 for sale like books, craft kits, one who likes to pursue their doing this.’ People are really cute clothing and costumes, dreams. Once you’re done with waiting for things to happen will discover dif erent colors, beach gear and useful items something and it doesn’t bring here. You won’t have to pay to textures and learn how to use for parents. “It’s really fun you any stimulation, it doesn’t go over the bridge to f nd some- them,” she said. As a creative stuf , items that would make f t your soul anymore and you thing like it. Now it’s here. You person herself, Louis under- good birthday gifts or just re- need to f nd something else. get to meet your neighbors with stands the benef ts of art. “I’m wards for your kid because Right now what makes me hap- young kids and kids will be able a photographer and I’m al- they did awesome at school, py is being a mother and being to make friends that live near ways doing something artistic or just because your want to around little kids. It’s a new them. It takes a village to raise with my daughter. When you’re spoil them,” she said. T e store venture and I’m looking for- a kid. I think with things like dealing with young kids, art is will also serve as a resource ward to it,” she said. Facebook, we’ve lost that vil- the easiest way to have them center. Louis hopes to bring As Louis learns the needs lage and connection with oth- learn something,” she said. in resources like breastfeed- of local parents, the store and ers. It’s time for us to build a Besides providing tasks for ing classes and other tutori- what it of ers may change. “T e village back,” she said. children, Louis hopes the space als for new parents who may store and classes will be geared T e grand opening for NiLu will be helpful for parents. need some help. T e store will towards a younger demograph- Kids will be this weekend from “During the week, we’re going also display resource boards. ic from babies to 5-year-olds, 1p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 26 and to have ‘baby and me’ classes “T ere will be two boards at the but I’m waiting to see what cus- 27. In celebration of the holi- for moms and dads,” she said. entrance. One is for families to tomers want. I’m open to hear- day, there will be four dif erent From 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., par- write down what they’re look- ing what people are looking for Easter or spring crafts availa- ents and their children will ing for, whether it’s a nanny, tu- and I’ll make adjustments,” she ble to create for $5 each. Candy have time to meet with other tor or some other kind of help, said. “I’m new to this. I’m going will also be hidden around the parents and children within a and the other board will be for to make mistakes and there’s a store, for kids to explore and same age range. Meet-ups for providers who are looking for lot of pressure to get it right, but f nd a treat. zero to nine month olds will be jobs. People can put their an- I want people to know to bear NiLu Kids will be open from on Tuesdays, nine to 18 months nouncements on the board and with me. I’m going to do my 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tues- will be on Wednesdays and 18 f nd the help they need,” she best. Like a f ne French wine, days through Sundays. More to 24 months will be on Fridays. said. it’s just going to get better as it information can be found at “It’s made up for moms, dad, Louis will be a f rst-time goes on.” Before the store even www.nilukids.com, the Face- and their little ones to get to to- business owner, but she un- opened, there was a lot of pos- book page, www.facebook. gether and meet other parents derstands another side of re- itive feedback on social media. com/nilu.kidsny, or Instagram with same-age range babies.” tail. “I’ve been modeling for 15 “People are excited. So many @NiLuKids. FIA NORWEGIAN FILLMORE INSURANCE AGENCY BREAKAWAY 3128 AVENUE U BROOKLYN NY 11229 The best Of NYC at sea. Norwegian Breakaway is the largest and most innovative ship to ever homeport in New York City. She sails to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda during the spring and summer and the warm tropics of The Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida in winter. Uniquely designed to capture the romance of

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Today I would like to talk makes it worse. So you can about the interactions be- see that evaluating a symptom tween a patient and a doctor. like pain can be complex. Very Physicians, especially pri- often a doctor may have a list mary care ones, are in reali- of potential diagnoses in his/ ty medical detectives. Like a her head before even exam- good detective interviewing ining the patient. The exami- a witness or suspect, a good nation serves to confirm some doctor begins the examina- diagnoses and eliminate oth- tion before the patient even ers. says a word. Factors like the A patient who takes medi- patient’s attire, mannerisms, cation on a daily basis should demeanor, gait and speech keep a list of them on his or patterns may reveal clues to her person at all times. In ad- the diagnosis. When the pa- dition a patient with a com- tient begins to tell the doctor plex medical and/or surgical about his/her symptoms it history should keep a written is important that the patient synopsis of that history. Both tells the doctor everything, of these documents should be even symptoms that may be given to the ER staff if the pa- awkward or embarrassing. tient is sent to the ER or to the The patient should not omit doctor if the patient is seeing any symptoms. In addition the doctor for the first time. the patient should tell the Also important for a patient to doctor if he or she sought care keep on their person are the or received medication for a names and contact informa- condition prior to the current tion of the physicians who are office visit. For example the treating him/her so that they patient may have sought care may be contacted in case of an at a walk-in clinic or urgent emergency. care center where medication So the more specific infor- was prescribed. By failing to mation that the patient can mention this fact the doctor provide to the doctor, the eas- may prescribe medication ier it may be to arrive at a di- that may interact with what agnosis. The patient should was previously prescribed. avoid telling the doctor what Once the patient has de- he or she thinks the diagnosis scribed his/her symptoms is unless the doctor asks the the doctor will ask questions patient. Some people find it to further refine those symp- helpful to make a list of symp- toms. Let’s take pain for ex- toms to give to the doctor. The ample. Pain has many varia- patient should always leave bles such as location, severity the doctor’s office with all of (usually on a 1 – 10 scale), na- his or her questions addressed ture (sharp, dull, achy, pres- and should never leave if the sure-like), radiation (the pain patient is unclear about the starts at point A but spreads diagnosis or treatment. to point B and/or C), and du- ration. Then there are oth- This column is published er factors such as what starts biweekly. Questions and com- the pain (i.e. raising the arm), ments may be sent to editor@ what makes it better and what rockawaytimes.com. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 21 Spotted: T is Week in History MARCH 24 MARCH 28 Tara Carlton Stackpole was born. Yarden Flatow was born. ROCKING THE ROCKAWAY TIMES TEE Frank Quigley was born. 1979 1958 Nuclear power plant accident at Rock ‘n’ roll star Elvis Presley joined T ree Mile Island, near Harrisburg, the U.S. army for two years. Pennsylvania. 1989 2000 In one of worst oil spills in recent Supreme Court rules unanimously that history, the tanker, Exxon Valdez, ran an anonymous tip does not justify a aground and released 240,000 barrels stop-and-frisk action against a person. of oil into Prince William Sound. MARCH 29 MARCH 25 Davina Grincevicius was born. Peter Whipper Stathis was born. Grace Kelly-Leahy was born. 1951 1911 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were found A f re at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in guilty of passing atomic secrets to the New York City killed 145 workers. Russians and were sentenced to death. While he does his globe- MARCH 26 1999 trotting, Rory Boyle makes Kelly Byrnes was born. The Dow Jones industrial average closed sure to be properly dressed. above 10,000 for the first time, at 10,006.78. This great shot is in Laos in 2000 MARCH 30 southeast Asia. And while Vladimir Putin was elected president Patrick Brady was born. T e earth of Russia. a lot of people might have stood still. been wearing green it was MARCH 27 Andy Lauro was born. the blue Rockaway Times Michael Dickesheid was born. 1842 Anesthesia was used for the f rst time tee that caught everyone’s 1884 in an operation. attention in Florida. That’s T e f rst long-distance telephone call was 1964 Jackie Hyland (left) and Bill made, between Boston and New York. T e game show Jeopardy debuted on Lang of Breezy Point at the 2001 television. Paddy Murphy pub in Na- A federal judge ruled that the 1981 University of Michigan’s af rmative President Ronald Reagan was shot in ples, Florida on St. Patrick’s action policy was invalid, a ruling that the chest by John Hinckley as he left a Day. later would be reversed in an appeal. Washington hotel.

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body and mind. There may be T ere may be times in your this feeling of spirit flowing life when energy is low. Men- with ease. Even if you are hav- tally or physically if there is a ing difficulty breathing, you lack of energy it can be debil- can use visualization to help itating. Sometimes it can be you breathe better. Breath caused by medicine, other work creates positive energy times it can be hormonal im- and is liberating. Breathing is balances or perhaps a loss in the ignition key to your move- your life. Sometimes we will ment. When you incorporate suf er but there is help out breath with movement, you there. Whether you seek ad- are again creating magical en- vice from a medical doctor, ergy. There is a positive ener- therapist, yoga therapist, or gy field you put out to the uni- friend, reach out to someone verse. and don’t be afraid or anxious All About Energy Teaching yoga in a room full about your situation. We have Spring has arrived and we strength and vitality required of students who are connecting all been through tough times will begin to have lots of posi- for sustained physical or men- to their breath creates a special and there is always support. tive energy from the sun, flow- tal activity. Energy can be energy. Last week one of my Energy can be contagious. ers, exercise, people we meet, healing and spiritual. I choose students said to me, “T ere is Breath is energy, spirit is ener- etc. This week I would like to the healing and spiritual en- a special energy at Ocean Bliss gy and we are energy. discuss energy. There is posi- ergy because it can easily be Yoga.” Yes, there really is a great In closing, here is a quote tive vs. negative, low vs. high, felt in my body and mind. It is energy and I believe it stems from Marianne Williamson spiritual vs. non-spiritual. real and so very powerful. from being authentic and hu- I love: "We have great power Energy can be healing and Recently, I was taking a yoga man. If you are in an environ- to affect the attitudes and be- uplifting. We all have an en- class with Denise Lee and ment where people are honest havior of the people around ergy field. In physics, energy she quoted, “Breath is Spirit.” and happy, you will feel a won- us, at work and at home. We is defined as the property of There is a special energy when derful energy that is both heal- have the power to set a tone objects, which can be trans- working with the breath. You ing and uplifting. We don’t try of honor, and to create an en- ferred to other objects or con- feel it, you sit with it, you be- to make energy, we just allow ergy around ourselves that verted into different forms. come one with the breath. Im- ourselves to be real and con- says, ‘I respect myself. I re- The energy we are familiar agine sitting with your breath nected. Energy is positive in a spect you. Let's respect each with can be described as the and following it within your stress-free room. other.’"

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Oh Snap! Photo Far Rockaway Bay towards Beach Contest Still Open A VIEW OF 19th street ferry dock and pavil- T ere’s still time to submit that ion, plus the many old hotels that great photo you took. FAR lined Beach 19th Street. A horse- Maybe you snapped a photo of drawn trolley car company ran a local sports team in action or ROCKAWAY its line to the beach from the Far caught the jetties at just the right Rockaway LIRR Station. time. T e categories are: Sunsets/ The horse-drawn buggies and Sunrises, Jetties, Surf ng, Family wagons on the right are on old or group fun on the beach, dogs, South Street, which is the pres- Jamaica Bay (boating/jet ski), na- ent Seagirt Boulevard. T e Artist ture, Rockaway bridges, sports, had added walkers to the restful and wildcard (anything!). scene. Wavecrest is located to the Send your best (one per catego- west (or left) where there was a ry) to PhotoExpo@RockawayTimes. man-made canal that connected com. Winners will be named in Far Rockaway Bay to Jamaica Bay each category and a $500 prize will at Beach 32nd Street. be awarded to the overall winner! The hotels (left to right) are The Wheeler Cottage, The Ocean View Send In Your Postcards/ House, The Franklin Hotel, The Ame- Send In The Form Below rican Hotel, The St. Lawrence on the Help us with our March free west side of Beach 19th Street and the subscription drive. So far, we’ve big U.S. Hotel on the east side. been overwhelmed by our read- Hog Island T e outer beach and all of the ers who’ve mailed in post cards bathing pavilions and restaurants, that were inserted in many papers FROM HOG ISLAND IN along our northeast coast. How were destroyed by the direct hit of and/or the form below. We don’t 1900 many can you identify? Which is a summer’s end hurricane in Sep- want to be confused with junk the quahog? The periwinkle? The tember of 1903. T e Long Beach mail so just let us know that you By Emil R. Lucev, Sr. & his daughter conch? The snail? The scallop? sandbar came up to Far Rockaway are requesting free delivery of T e Katie Lucev The oyster? Limpet snail and the in later years and was stopped Rockaway Times. Today’s historical view is sur- hermit crab? from hooking up to Edgemere by Oh, and one other thing: our rounded by multi-colored sea- Our camera is on the outer the Long Beach stone hook jetty readers are the best ! T ank you!! shells of various kinds found Hog Island Beach looking across completed in 1933.

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As far back as central banks will raise in- a higher percent of Japan’s gress, Janet Yellen, the one can remember, the sav- terest rates (e.g. early 80’s) bonds pay negative inter- Chairperson of the U.S. ings process, in its simplest and when the economy en- est, i.e charge savers interest Federal Reserve Bank, gave form, worked like this: you ters a recession (e.g. 2008) when they buy those bonds. the following answer to deposit your money into a the central banks will do the In Germany, if you invest the question of whether bank, the bank pays you some opposite and lower interest your money in a government the U.S. would ever pursue level of interest for as long as rates in an attempt to kick- bond for two years you will negative interest rates…”In you leave it there. The longer start the economy. only get back 99 cents of light of the experience of you leave it, the higher your every dollar you invest. Fur- European countries and balance. When needed, you How did we get to where thermore, it is being reported others that have gone to withdraw the money plus in- we are? that German and Swiss banks negative rates, we’re tak- terest. Seems like a no brain- The bursting of the real are now paying negative inter- ing a look at them again.” er. The amount of interest, of estate bubble in 2008 had an est rates on savings accounts. Well, maybe it will turn out course changes based on the effect on economies world- How long will it take savers in to be a good idea that you rate the banks offer. Rates wide. One may ask how the these countries to rebel and kept that mattress your kid over time have changed sig- real estate market in the US take their money out of the brought home from college. nificantly. In the early 80’s has such an effect on the bank f nding a better place to Although we hope it never bank CD rates reached about Greek economy. The details store it? I bet the German ver- happens, be prepared for 18 percent per year (ah, the of that would be a discus- sion of Sleepy’s is doing a brisk an upside down world. good old days for savers), sion for another day but, in business. in 2000 they had dropped to short, the global economies, (Tom Boggiano is a lifelong about six percent and since especially the banks, have T at could never happen here Rockaway resident, employed in the bursting of the real estate become very entwined. So, But that could never hap- banking for 27 years and is cur- bubble in 2008, they have the fear of a bankruptcy in pen in the US right? Hasn’t rently an investment manager). been below one percent. the U.S., such as Lehman, Well hold onto your hats be- caused an economic earth- cause soon we may see com- quake worldwide. Econo- ing to a bank near you, neg- mies throughout the world ative interest rates. Yes, that came to a standstill forcing Check Engine is correct. 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Notice of Formation of 25 Lindsley Enter- Notice of Formation of Skyline Fitness prises LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Dept. of NOTICE OF FORMATION 55-04 VEN- Notice of formation of W Onderdonk fi led with the SSNY on 2/17 /16. Offi ce State on 12/18/15. Offi ce location: Queens TURE PARTNER LLC, Articles of Organ- 314 LLC. Articles of Org. filed with location: QUEENS County. SSNY has County. Sec. of State designated agent of ization Filed with the Secretary of State the Secretary of State of New York been designated as agent upon whom LLC upon whom process against it may of New York (SSNY) on 12/09/2015. (SSNY) on 06/05/2015. Office lo- process against the LLC may be served. be served and shall mail process to: Mo- Office Location: Queens, NY. SSNY cated in Queens county. SSNY has SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The hamed Elzomor, 60-40 75th St., Middle designated as agent of LLC upon whom been designated for service of pro- LLC, 167-41 147TH AVENUE JAMAICA Village, NY 11379, principal business process against it may be served. SSNY cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any NY 11434. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. shall mail process to 55-04 VENTURE process served against the LLC to: PARTNER LLC, c/o CHING L. KWOK, Ridgewood Realty Group LLC, 451 55-04 102nd Street, Corona, NY 11368, Seneca Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385. Artic Flex LLC Arts of Org filed with which is also the principal business lo- Purpose: Any lawful activity or pur- Dan Lee Photo LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. cation. Any lawful purpose. pose. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/1/15. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 5/4/2015. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY of LLC upon whom process against it has been designated for service of pro- may be served & shall mail process to cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any process Notice of formation of Wagamon Advi- PLS PACIFIC LASER SYSTEMS LLC. C/O United States Corporation Agents, served against the LLC: 81-06 45th Ave. sors, LLC. Articles of Organization filed App. for Auth. filed w/ the Secy.of State Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, 2nd FL, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: with the Secretary of State of New York of NY (SSNY) on 12/11/15. LLC formed NY 11228. Purpose: General. any lawful purpose. (SSNY) on 1/11/16. Office: Queens in CA on 8/2/06. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated County. SSNY designated as agent of for service of process. SSNY shall mail LLC upon whom process against it may Notice of formation of Pacifi c Global IMEX FRESH MEADOWS MEDICAL SERVIC- copy of any process served against the be served. SSNY shall mail process to: LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with the ES, PLLC. Art. of Org. fi led with the SSNY LLC: 110-45 Queens Blvd. - Unit 705, c/o Pierre Gerosa, 144-47 77th Rd., Apt. Secretary of State of New York SSNY on on 01/29/16. Offi ce: Queens County. Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any B, Flushing, NY 11367, registered agent 1-05-16. Offi ce located in Queens. SSNY SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC lawful purpose. upon whom process may be served. has been designated for service of pro- upon whom process against it may be Purpose: Any lawful act/activity. cess. SSNY shall mail copy of any pro- served. SSNY shall mail copy of process cess served against the LLC 104-11 121st to the PLLC, 189-04 Union Turnpike, Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Purpose: Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. the practice of the profession of Medicine.

Name of LLC: Acme Land Management EFRAIM REALTY LLC. Art. of Org. fi led LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Dept. of with the SSNY on 01/20/16. Offi ce: Queens State: 2/16/16. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the County. Sec. of State designated agent LLC upon whom process against it may be of LLC upon whom process against it served. SSNY shall mail copy of process may be served and shall mail process to the LLC, 22-11 24th Street, Astoria, NY to: 77-20 75th St., Glendale, NY 11385. 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful act. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 35 Women of Rockaway: HELEN TIMLIN-KILGALLEN OF OCEAN BLISS YOGA

By Katie McFadden I was a substitute teacher for Freeburg of Mrs. Elaine’s. “I District 75, which is for special knocked on her door and asked Who runs the peninsula? Wom- needs children. I had classes of if I could teach yoga classes, en. A large number of local busi- nonverbal autistic children and when she wasn’t using the stu- nesses and organizations are I began to incorporate yoga into dio for dance. Elaine didn’t owned and operated by females, the program. It was so successful know me, she just heard of me or female co-owners. And they with the autistic population that from my time volunteering at deserve recognition. As part of I decided to become certif ed local schools. She gave me the an ongoing series, the Rockaway to teach yoga full time because opportunity to make money Times is prof ling local female en- I knew it would be able to help and start out with little rent so trepreneurs each week. T is week so many other people,” Kilgallen I could jumpstart the business. is Helen Timlin-Kilgallen, owner said. “T ey’re the ones that really I wouldn’t have been able to of Ocean Bliss Yoga. drew me in to teaching yoga.” do it otherwise. She gave me an How Helen Gets Around Town. Kilgallen became certif ed in opportunity that no one would to teach full time and it worked. I Breathe in, breathe out and 2009 and decided to bring the have given me,” Kilgallen said. had no fear. I had nothing to lose. feel the stretch as you reach practice to her hometown with T e women made an arrange- I made good money as a sub- above during your sun sal- her own business. “I wanted ment where Helen teaches yoga stitute, but it wasn’t about the utation as you greet the sun to bring it here because this is when the dance studio is not money. It’s not about the mon- above the bay shortly after it ey when you’re teaching yoga. rises. Ocean Bliss Yoga of ers When you work in Rockaway and the perfect view of Rockaway’s live in Rockaway, you don’t need surrounding natural beauty as money for the train or a car, so it you center your mind and body was easy,” she said. through various yoga practic- Kilgallen says she f nd rewards es. Helen Timlin-Kilgallen has through her work. “I enjoy being been bringing peace of mind able to help people reach their and body to the peninsula with potential and I love sharing my Ocean Bliss since 2009. love of yoga. It’s not work. It’s Ocean Bliss Yoga, located at easy. It comes from the heart 112-20 Beach Channel Drive, and when anything comes from of ers “yoga for everybody,” the heart, it’s just natural. I love Kilgallen says. “We of er all when I see how a student has dif erent types of classes in- transformed like when some- cluding Vinyasa, gentle, yin, one has an emotional problem restorative, children’s yoga and Helen demonstrating and they’re able to get past it special workshops,” she said. through yoga or their body isn’t Kilgallen teaches all of the dif- where I lived and there wasn’t being utilized and they have aligned and they begin to be- ferent types of yoga herself, but a yoga studio here. T ere were stayed together since, even come aligned and more aware of she’s also joined by a staf that gyms that of ered yoga, but when they moved to the cur- their body. When I see that trans- includes Sarah Arikian, Lori there wasn’t a space that was rent location on Beach Channel formation, it’s inspiring to me,” Dinneny, Denise Lee, Paulette strictly dedicated to the prac- Drive in 2014. T at partnership she said. Mancuso and Cecilia Rudden. tice. Also, I wanted to be able became even more important Ocean Bliss Yoga hosts be- Kilgallen also of ers a yearly re- to ride my bike to work,” she when Freeburg was diagnosed tween 60 to 80 students who treat to Menla Mountain with said. She also liked the idea of with breast cancer last fall. “I range in age from four to their Diana Treglia, in which stu- working for herself as opposed try to take care of the place for late 70s. “My students are so dents immerse themselves in to working for another gym. “I Elaine when she can’t be here. easygoing. We have a great com- daily meditation, asana prac- didn’t want a boss. I didn’t want T ere was a reason I was meant munity that I adore and love and tice, dharma talks, chanting, anyone to tell me how to teach. to be here for her. We have to feel blessed to have. As a yoga and vegetarian eating each I teach from my heart, from my help each other,” Kilgallen said. studio, we’re likeminded people. June. training, and I wanted to have Kilgallen also credits her hus- T rough the practice, we’re able Kilgallen says she started doing the f exibility to teach dif erent band, Patrick, for supporting to focus on the whole person. My yoga around 2000. “I was doing sequences and dif erent classes her through this venture. “He students are devoted to the prac- triathlons and competitions and and I wanted to develop a yoga knew how much I loved yoga tice, which makes it easier for I needed a way to ground myself. community. T ey say build it and wanted me to be successful me,” she said. I needed something more than and they will come. We built it in sharing it with the communi- Ocean Bliss Yoga, located on just physical workouts. Yoga has and they started coming,” she ty. If I didn’t have his support, I the second f oor of 112-20 Beach everything. It’s a one stop shop said. wouldn’t have been able to go on Channel Drive, is open seven for physical, mental, spiritual When f rst starting out, Kilgal- this adventure,” she said. days a week. It of ers a variety of and emotional wellness,” she len, along with a partner who T ere were some naysayers classes, which take place in the said. taught pilates, approached an- who weren’t as supportive at morning and evening. More in- She later found that it was other female entrepreneur who f rst. “T ere were people that formation and a full schedule an important tool to use in the had just opened a dance studio said don’t quit your day job to can be found at www.oceanblis- workplace. “From 2005 to 2009, on Beach 116th Street, Elaine teach yoga. But I quit my day job syoga.net. Page 36 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times

QueensRail is the New Ferry! By Rick Horan lower build costs and accelerate the economic benef t. I predict Maybe, just maybe, Rockaway that the economic impact study will unite around getting the old will prove that QueensRail is not Rockaway Beach Line back on an expense but rather an invest- track just as we did for the fer- ment for us and future genera- ry. After years of feeling like they tions. Shame on us for waiting were pushing a train uphill, ad- so long to rebuild it. vocates are starting to feel a little QueensRail also would be a more love. boon to JFK Airport users. It T anks to the ef orts of State would enhance the airport as Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, key business and job generator with the support of State Senator by providing a quicker, more Joe Addabbo, there now appears convenient and less congest- to be funding for a feasibility and ed way to travel from midtown. economic impact study for re- QueensRail, therefore, supports building this key rail link. T e Governor Cuomo’s Penn Station study is expected to take place and JFK Airport improvement next year. In the mean time we initiatives. must protect the existing 4-mile To make the leap from study to Right-of-Way from the people reality we must follow a similar T e proposed route who want to turn it into a park. strategy that led to the success of • Councilwoman Elizabeth cations in New York City are to Why rebuild the old Rocka- the ferry. It will require dedicat- Crowley’s (Glendale) has pro- be included in the LIRR’s week- way Beach line now known as ed advocates that won’t take no posed that the MTA initiate light end reduced fare program called QueensRail? Simply that we will for an answer, elected of cials rail service between Glendale “CityTicket.” be able to get from Rockaway who have vision and courage, and Long Island City that is now Far Rockaway was is current- to Penn Station in as little as 50 but most importantly it will take used for moving freight. ly unfairly excluded from NYC’s minutes vs. the A train’s 80 min- a community that is willing to • Borough President Melinda discounted ($4.25/trip) week- utes. T at’s ½ hour faster each f ght for a common cause. Suc- Katz supports Crowley’s propos- end program because the train way every day. You do the math. cess hinges on the support of al and also added her support passes through Nassau County. T e naysayers say, “building people who don’t regularly com- for connecting the Jamaica LIRR • DOT Commissioner Polly it will take too long.” To those mute to Manhattan but want the Station to the Hunters Point Ter- Trottenberg recently expressed people I say the same thing I told train built anyway because it is minal in LIC. “T is passenger her support for QueensRail. my kids for years, the sooner you good for Rockaway as a whole. rail line should be considered as T e Queens Public Transit get started the sooner it will be Four years ago this month part of the master plan for a new Committee (www.qptc.org) was f nished. Here’s another excuse our Community Board 14 vot- regional rail system…T e pop- founded a couple of years ago to we hear all the time, “It’s too ex- ed unanimously to support the ulation of Queens has boomed, promote better transportation in pensive.” Let’s face it, valuable rebuilding the old Rockaway additional transit options are re- Queens T ey concluded that if transportation infrastructure Beach Line. Here are some more quired,” she concluded. Rockaway was going to be suc- doesn’t come cheap in NYC, es- recent examples of how repre- • Governor Cuomo just an- cessful in bringing the old Rock- pecially on the public dime. But sentatives and communities aim nounced his support for the away Beach Line back to life we getting it up and running soon- to improve our long neglected LIRR Enhancement Project needed a focused coalition of er than later however will both transportation infrastructure: which involves construction of a our own. third track along the existing two T is decision led to the cre- tracks of the Main Line between ation of QueensRail Corpora- Floral Park and Hicksville. T is tion with the singular mission current bottleneck constrains rail of making QueensRail a reality. traf c and limits both economic Approval of its 501(c)3, not-for- and community development. prof t status is expected in late T e “Right Track for Long Island spring. At that time the organi- Coalition” was formed to create zation will begin a high prof le, a partnership of major organi- social media campaign to lead zations, institutions, businesses the f ght for better transportation and individuals that support the for Queens in general and Rock- construction of a third track. away in particular. All Aboard! • State Senator James Sand- Got an idea to improve trans- ers Jr. introduced the Long Is- portation in the City or Rock- land Rail Road Fare Act, which away? Send your 500 word provides that trips between Far article to RickHoran@Smarter- Rockaway station and other lo- Streets.org. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 37 Easter Celebrations Participatory Budget Voting Sunday is Easter and there at 11 a.m. The service will is plenty going on for fami- lead into a huge Easter egg Open in District 31 lies to celebrate this week- hunt. The free event will also end. include live music and candy Voting for participatory budg- nology Upgrades for M.S. 53 On Saturday, March 26, bags will be given to every- eting in District 31 is now open. ($250,000), a Gymnasium Up- Broad Channel kicks off the one in attendance. At 1 p.m., From now until April 3, resi- grade for P.S. 183Q ($300,000), fun with its annual Easter the Community House (101- dents can decide how $1 mil- an Auditorium Upgrade for Egg Hunt. The event, which 19 Rockaway Beach Boule- lion in discretionary funding P.S. 183Q ($500,000), a Class- starts at noon at the BCAC vard) will also hold a free should be spent in Councilman room Upgrade for P.S, 183Q Memorial Field, will include Easter Egg hunt along with a Donovan Richards’ district. ($250,000), Tools and Equip- an egg hunt, plus cupcakes, visit by the Easter bunny. T ose 12 and older, who live ment for the Rockaway Insti- juice and other goodies, and Not forgetting the real in District 31, can now vote tute for a Sustainable Environ- of course, a visit from the meaning of Easter, local for a choice of 14 ballot items. ment RISE ($273,732) and Train Easter bunny. churches like St. Camillus, T e top voted projects, total- Countdown Clocks ($150,000). This weekend, the new St. Virgilius, St. Rose of Lima, ing up to $1 million, will be Voting for these projects will kid store NiLu Kids opens St. Francis de Sales and the granted money. T e items take place through April 3. Vot- at 91-08A Rockaway Beach Breezy Point and Roxbury on this year’s ballot include a ing can be done at Council- Boulevard. To celebrate the churches of Blessed Trinity Far Rockaway High School Li- man Richards’ of ce at 1931 holiday, there will be Easter Parish will hold services for brary Upgrade ($250,000), an Mott Avenue during normal arts and crafts projects for Good Thursday, Good Fri- M.S. 53 Technology Upgrade business hours, from 9 a.m. to kiddies, at just $5 each from day, Holy Saturday and East- ($75,000), a P.S. 106 Technology 5 p.m. until April 1. Voting will 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday er Sunday. Upgrade ($75,000), a running also be held at the Rockaway and Sunday. Easter falls early this year. track for P.S. 106 ($500,000), YMCA from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on On Easter Sunday, House Usually the spring Jewish Smart Boards for P.S. 253 Wednesday, March 30. T ere on the Rock Church will holiday or Passover falls ($75,000), Security Cameras will also be voting opportunity have a special message held around the same time as for P.S. 106 ($250,000), a New at Far Rockaway schools and li- on the boardwalk between Easter, but Passover will not Weight Room for Far Rockaway braries. For more information Beach 94th and Beach 95th begin until April 22 this year. High School ($200,000), Locker about locations, text PBNYC Room Renovations for the Far to 212-676-8384 or check out Rockaway Educational Cam- http://labs.council.nyc/dis- St. Rose Performs pus ($500,000), More Tech- tricts/31/ Stations of the Cross STRANDS Hair Salon SPECIAL OF THE MONTH 20% OFF KERATIN TREATMENT $ $ 99 15 BLOWOUTS 49 WITH KATIE T e Eighth Graders of St. Rose Theresa Andersen, princi- KERATIN OR LAUREN of Lima in Beach 84th Street pal of the school, sent us the EXPIRES 4/29/16 performed the living Stations of photo and wishes for a bless- VITAL SHOTS the Cross in celebration of the ed Easter. for serious hair repair, PERM Easter season. protecting from $ inside out 50 SPECIAL* $ with Bella or Roz 5 coupon with this ad! * Short hair $ 10 OFF MAKEUP with any updo 104-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Rockaway Park, NY 11694 718-318-1080 Page 38 THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 The Rockaway Times

VOTING OPEN Boardwalk amenities such as ican Deli in Broad Channel BELLE HARBOR Continued from Page 16 mile markers, storyboards, in- from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Continued from Page 16 tice, limited the potential for formational boards along the Broad Channel subway stop ed that the number of visitors negotiation among Delegates boardwalk ($50,000); 4)Up- from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the to Rockaway during 2015 beach and the possibility of devel- grades to All-American Park/ 7800 Shore Front Parkway lob- season was 8 Million. T ey expect oping a fair ballot.” Sunset Cove in Broad Channel by from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. On the same turn out for 2016, if not When reached for comment ($200,000); 5)Equipment up- Tuesday, March 29, voting will more. Parks will continue with about the matter, Ulrich reps grades and amenities to 17th take place at the 103-00 Shore free programs, such as free yoga, said they were trying to ar- Road Park in Broad Channel Front Parkway lobby from 6:30 Zuma, concerts, and movies. range a meeting with Lauri $250,000; 6) Rock climbing p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and West Bela from Phil Goldfeder’s and hoped to meet “the f rst wall adjacent to Rockaway End Temple from 6 p.m. to 8 of ce spoke brief y and asked week of April.” Beach boardwalk ($200,000); p.m. On Wednesday, March anyone with issues with con- As it stands, there are nine 7) Installation of badminton 30, voting will take place at the struction to call their of ce. She projects on the ballot and of pickle ball wall adjacent Rockaway YMCA from 1 p.m. also noted the Assembly budget voters can only pick five. The to Rockaway Beach board- to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. money for study on Rockaway top voted projects, totaling walk; 8) Repair center medi- On T ursday, March 31, voting Rail line. $1 million or less, will re- ans along Rockaway Beach will take place at Peninsula Li- Robby Schwach from Eric Ul- ceive funding. The items in- Boulevard from 102nd to 105th brary (94th St) from 2 p.m. to rich’s of ce informed the audi- clude: 1) Winterization/up- street; 9) Adult exercise equip- 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On ence that the City Council has grades to the bathrooms at ment installed adjacent to the Saturday, April 2, the last day discretionary funds to vote on 10 the Beach 106th Parks facil- Rockaway Beach boardwalk. to vote, voting will be open at local projects. ity ($200,000); 2) School up- T ere will be several oppor- the Broad Channel Athletic Lew Simon announced that grades ($435,000): PS 47 Tech tunities to vote. Voting will take Club from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is $10M to redo St John’s Equipment ($45,000), PS 317 place at Councilman Ulrich’s Peninsula Library from 10 a.m. Episcopal Hospital Emergency Tech Equipment ($45,000), of ce (114-12 Beach Channel to 12 p.m. Room. Funds are scheduled to PS 114 Auditorium Upgrades Drive) during regular business be released from 6 months to a ($75,000), Beach Channel hours on Monday through Fri- Project proposals and vot- year from now. Campus- Mobile earth sci- days. On T ursday, March 24, ing location updates will be T e next BHPOA meeting is ence lab cart RCHS ($60,000) people will be able to vote at posted on Facebook (Rock- on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 PM & New exercise room and the Broad Channel Civic As- wayPB32). For more informa- at PS/MS 114. For more infor- equipment ($150,000) and sociation meeting from 7 to 9 tion, contact Council Member mation, you can visit the BH- bathroom upgrades at Schol- p.m. On Monday, March 28, Ulrich’s Rockaway office at POA’s website at http://belle- ars’ Academy ($60,000); 3) people can vote at All Amer- 718-318-6411. harbor11694.org/ The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 39 Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. 57-11 Shore Front Parkway TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE For families with less than $54,000 MEETING income. For appointment call 718- Knights of Columbus 675-3347 ext. 4. 333 Beach 90th Street Friday, March 25, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Update on plan for Beach Tuesdays and Thursdays, BREAKAWAY WITH 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. 62nd,Eastern Rockaway study 7:30 p.m. SWEET SUZI MEDITATION BY THE BEACH update. AL-ANON T ai Rock Beach 92nd Street Yoga on the Rock First Congregational Church Live rock & roll, blues. 90-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, April 2, 9 p.m. 320 Beach 94th Street Meditation with Buddhist Monk DEREK WARFIELD & THE YOUNG Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. Bhante Suddhaso. Yoga poses. WOLFETONES Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. 30 min class at 3, hour class T ai Rock Beach 92nd FREE ZUMBA WITH LISA G EARLY SPRING BIRD WALK at 5 p.m. Free, but donations Live Irish music 8-21 Bay 25th Street Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge welcome. Limited space. RSVP to Call 917-446-9986 for more info. Hike around the ponds and [email protected] Wednesdays, 4 p.m. gardens to look for birds. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. To reserve call (718) 474-0896. Sunday, March 27, 11 a.m. FAR ROCKAWAY YOUTH SUMMIT KERRY HILLS OPEN MIC EASTER ON THE BOARDWALK PLANNING 115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd Saturday, March 26, 12 p.m. Beach 94th/95th Far Rockaway Educational Campus All musicians/singers welcome. SHAPEUP NYC: JUST KEEP Join House on the Rock Church for 821 Bay 25th Street MOVING live music, huge Easter egg hunt, Help plan the 5th annual Youth Thursdays, 6 p.m. Peninsula Library free candy and more. Summit CUB SCOUT PACK 147 MEETING 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd Building T-149 Fort Tilden Instructor Alice Ostrowsky leads Sunday, March 27, 1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 5 p.m. For boys ages 6-10. this low impact aerobics class that EASTER EGG HUNT to 8 p.m. aims to increase Community House Weekends 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. cardiovascular health while 101-19 RBB SPRING EQUINOX ART EXHIBIT BOY SCOUT TROOP 147 MEETING reducing the stress Egg hunt, meet the Easter bunny. New York Arbor Building T-149 Fort Tilden on joints. 114-07 Rockaway Beach Boulevard For boys ages 11-18. Monday, March 28, 7 p.m. Come see the brand new New York Saturday, March 26, 12 p.m. VIGIL FOR FALLEN OFFICERS Arbor and its spring exhibit. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BROAD CHANNEL EASTER 100th Precinct HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EGG HUNT 92-24 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 57-11 SHORE FRONT PKWY BCAC Memorial Field Remember Captain a.m. to 2 p.m. Home heating assistance for low- Egg hunt, Easter bunny, Hanrahan and Of cer Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. income families. Call 718-675-3347 cupcakes, juice. Harrison. FREE TAX PREP for appointment.

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Four young wrestlers from tling Club for three seasons Rockaway have completed yet under the direction of Coach another successful season af- Miguel Rodriguez. All four ter competing in both the USA boys were eligible for state Wrestling NY State Champion- competitions after placing in ships, held at Sarah Lawrence county and regional qualify- College in Bronxville, NY and the ing events. NYWAY State Championships, The season finished on a held at Onandoga Community high note, as Owen, Matty and College in Syracuse, NY. James finished in first place Eight-year-olds T omas in the USAW Nassau County Martin and Owen Conti, nine- Championship and Thomas year-old Matty Martin and finished in third place. The 11-year-old James Martin NYWAY Long Island region- have been training with the al qualifier saw all four boys Long Beach Gladiators Wres- finish in second place. In Statewide competition, Mat- ty finished in third place in the USA Wrestling NY State Championships, Owen fin- ished 5th in the NYWAY States after a dramatic last second pin and James took second place in the NYWAY States after battling a nationally ranked wrestler in the 65 lb. final. Top six finishers in the state become eligible for na- tional competition. T e boys will be taking a much-needed break from training and are looking forward to a summer of surf ng. RUGBY CLUB SEEKS ST. CAMILLUS SPECIAL YOUNG PLAYERS ATHLETES GO SKIING To end the midwinter recess, Miles Cup Races, Heather Huber the St. Camillus Special Athletes had a combined factored time of traveled Windham Mountain for 1:28.36 while Jennifer Romero had a ski weekend. Christine Parch- a time of 1:54.97 in the women’s ment and Rita and Flip Mullen did division. Among the men, Pat- an extraordinary job in organizing rick Carroll had a factored time of every aspect of the weekend. 1:09.83 and Terence Burke had a T e athletes, their families and time of 1:26.60. friends began the weekend tub- After the day of skiing; din- ing down an icy slope. At times the ner, a dance party and awards dark descent is scary, but so much followed. Helping serve the fun. A pizza dinner by the f replace food were some of the Mullen concluded the evening. Bright and grandchildren and the Parch- early Saturday morning the ath- ment children. Medals were letes went to the Adaptive Sports awarded to the athletes as well T e Rockaway Youth Rugby tice @ Fort Tilden 5-7Pm on Ski Lodge where they had their as the younger skiers who came Club has just begun its 9th sea- Tuesdays. own instructor to assist in maneu- to show support. At the awards son. All are welcome to join, no Feel free to Contact: Coach vering the slopes. Our own Mary ceremony, Barry Resnick made past experience needed. Andy Israel (347) 512-4794 Email Ellen Carroll was one of these in- opening remarks, Regina Mo- T e schedule is as follows: [email protected]; Coach Rob structors. Families and friends also erdyk called names, KC Gray U-18/U-16 High school Palmer (845)978-3833 Email enjoyed a day of skiing. bestowed the medals, Charlie team practices @ Ft. Tilden [email protected] Some of our athletes are skilled Brady smiled with the athletes 5-7PM on Wednesdays; U-14/ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK; and race every weekend for the as Larry Gray took photos to re- U12 middle school team prac- Rockaway Youth Rugby Club Windham Ski Team. As part of the cord this wonderful event. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Page 45

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