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By Katie McFadden National Grid spokesperson, Wendy Ladd conf rmed their in- T ere many be an end in sight volvement and potential comple- for the Beach Channel Drive clo- tion date, saying “National Grid sure around Beach 108th Street. is coordinating closely with NYC Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder an- DOT to repair the area of Beach nounced on Friday that National Channel Drive adjacent to its Grid will be taking on the repairs work area. National Grid will con- as opposed to the city, and the tinue to work with DOT through work is expected to be complete the design and repair process and by the end of May 2016. expects to complete the work be- T e stretch of road was closed fore the end of May 2016. “ unexpectedly on December 31, According to Robby Schwach of 2015 and has been closed ever Councilman Eric Ulrich’s of ce, since, without any word on when it the ground penetrating radar re- would reopen, until now. In his an- sulted in the discovery of “voids” nouncement, Goldfeder said, “Us- under the road, along with the ing ground penetrating radar and coal tunnel. He added that Na- geo-technical testing, [Nation- Road Closed for 3 More Months tional Grid will conduct boring, al Grid] will assess how shifting or drilling, this week to determine subsoil is causing the potholes late 1800s and early 1900s. T e and the roadway reopened by the extent of the undermining of and uneven road surfaces that coal tunnel is said to be intact, Memorial Day 2016, and possibly the roadway. “Once they get the prompted the city to close our vi- but National Grid will f ll in the sooner. Additionally National Grid results of the boring tests this tal roadway.” T roughout inspec- underground tunnel to prevent has agreed to build an esplanade week, they can come up with an tions, it was also discovered that and further undermining of the that will include new grass and action plan. We hope this will fall there is a coal tunnel underneath street, according to Goldfeder. benches. I will continue to work into process within two to three the roadway, which was used to As part of his announcement, with Councilman Ulrich, National weeks,” Schwach said. transport coal from the nearby Goldfeder said there is an opti- Grid and the DOT to ensure that In addition to the roadway, Na- Manufactured Gas Plant site to mistic target date for completion. we once again have access to this tional Grid is also looking at an al- barges at the bay sometime in the “T e repairs will be completed vital thoroughfare,” he said. Continued on Page 12 ROCKAWAY BEACH Veterinary Services Howard Hollander, DVM and Joanne Ruggiero, DVM Month of FEBRUARY 15% OFF for National Pet
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You position your arm so it We all know the types. in stony silence. And then I understand airplane johns engages in a slow takeover. There’s the seemingly clue- just as my anger steadies are so luxurious, but really? You give the slightest elbow less who push something into something manageable, When flight attendants give nudge and when the arm- along the lines of a forklift the big oaf behind me has to their spiel about lifejackets rest bully gives a millimeter down the aisle of the plane. use the back of my seat as a and emergency exits they your arm takes that millim- They’re just following the old grip to help his fat ass out of should really tell people to eter. You continue this un- joke: carry-on is anything the seat. His clammy paw learn how to hold it in. Or til at least half is yours. But you can carry on. Your eyes almost makes my seat fully trips to the john should be because he started it you can haven’t even completed a recline until he releases and like carry-on luggage – one continue until you conquer full roll before you’re hit in then gives my whole seat a per customer. that invading arm and seize the head with the bag they’ve good hip bump before mak- Gotta go again? That’ll be the entire armrest. I’m sure got slung over their shoulder. ing his way to the restroom. $35. there’s a chapter on this in They walk down the aisle just On his return he’s gonna use The armrest battle is some- The Art of War. knocking out one person af- the back of my seat to help thing else. A decent human While I fly and hate I think ter another. The really ob- lower himself down. And being will not use it if anoth- my greatest disdain is held noxious ones make sure the when he lets go I almost cat- er person has equal rights for those who rush up the zipper on the bag is posi- apult into the seat in front of to it. Tuck your arms in and aisle after the plane has tax- tioned so it rips at your skin me. suffer but don’t be a selfish ied to the terminal and come and almost draws blood. You’d think I’d watch a armrest bully. Of course, if to a stop. The worst kind It only makes matters worse movie, read a book, or just you’ve got the unfortunate of line cutters and I can’t when they say they’re sorry. fall asleep but I’d rather get luck to be sitting next to scream about them now be- That pisses me off. They’re annoyed. So I notice people. someone who has done an cause this column must go not sorry. They know what It’s a terrible habit. Don’t do armrest land grab, you can through customs. And that’s they’re doing. it. I notice the high mainte- play it a couple of ways. You another story. Page 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times Goldfeder: Net Gain From Students Review Sewer Infrastructure! Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder ilies’ concerns with clogged is calling on the city’s Depart- catch basins and sewer lines, ment of Environmental Protec- a problem Goldfeder has con- tion (DEP) and Economic De- sistently heard from residents velopment Corporation (EDC) in the three years since Super- to review aging coastal infra- storm Sandy. structure throughout southern Goldfeder’s letter also called Queens and Rockaway, follow- on EDC to expedite the instal- ing unexpected f ooding last lation of storm water “duckbill” week. He’s also requesting that valves along the city-owned the city expedite work to install stretch of bay walls between new storm water valves at the Beach 125th and Beach 130th rebuilt bay wall in Rockaway. Streets in Rockaway. Accord- In letters to DEP Commis- ing to information obtained by sioner Emily Lloyd and EDC Goldfeder’s of ce, the instal- President Maria Torres-Spring- lation, originally scheduled by er, Assemblyman Goldfeder EDC for the f rst week of De- called for a thorough review of cember, has yet to be complet- the city’s sewer and coastal wall ed and is still being coordinat- The fourth grade children infrastructure in and around ed with DEP. T e information at PS 114 held a shootout southern Queens and Rocka- obtained also states that tide contest to raise awareness way. Goldfeder cited concerns gate installation at the site, and money for the Nothing from residents over the ef ec- originally slated for early last But Nets organization. This tiveness of sewer infrastructure month, is stalled due to a pro- organization raises money in properly handling tidal surg- duction delay on the part of the to purchase mosquito nets es like the unexpected high gates’ manufacturer. 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By Katie McFadden building, which was fully occu- Occupants of a religious dormi- pied at the time. tory located at 124-05 Rockaway T e following day, the DOB Beach Boulevard were forced to served a vacate order under cate- vacate the property on Monday, gory code 30: BUILDING SHAK- February 15 by order of the De- ING/VIBRATING/STRUCTURE partment of Buildings after un- STABILITY AFFECTED. Among safe conditions were found. the comments on the DOB web- Local online news source On- site were: “Sprinkler system Rockaway.com broke the news throughout building defective, about the vacate order on Mon- electric panel boxes f ooded at all day for the dorm that is used by f oors, no f re protection at cellar students of Yeshiva Mercaz Ha- f oor joists leaving wood beams Now vacated Torah of Belle Harbor on Beach exposed. Water and electric shut 129th Street. down by FDNY. No sprinkler Witnesses say the FDNY and neighborhood eyesore. T e DOB T e order comes after a re- takes away 2nd means of egress DOB Emergency Services were website says there are 24 open sponse by the FDNY on Sunday, for Class B rooming house. Va- on site on Monday, vacating a violations against the building, February 14 due to a water condi- cate order issued for entire build- few hundred students out of the dating as far back as February tion. A video posted to YouTube ing.” A vacate notice was posted building. T e Rockaway Times 10, 1997. Among them are boiler shows the building being f ooded to the building saying, “T e De- reached out to Yeshiva Mercaz and elevator issues and failure to due to burst pipes on a day where partment of Buildings has de- HaTorah for more details on the f le inspection reports for these temperatures reached single dig- termined that conditions in this incident and where the students items. T ere are also 11 com- its. T e FDNY requested a DOB premises are imminently peril- were relocated, but was told by plaints against the building, dat- inspection of the building after ous to life. T is premises has been a secretary that details were still ing back to August 1995. Among f nding several hazardous con- vacated and reentry is prohibited being gathered and did not re- the latest complaints, f led over ditions in the building while re- until such conditions have been ceive by press time. the past two years were issues re- sponding to the f ooding issue. eliminated to the satisfaction of T e building has a long history garding blocked f re escapes and No injuries were reported in the the department.” of issues and has been known as a boarded up windows.
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By Katie McFadden 73rd to Beach 106th Street. Fenc- ing around the construction Ahead of the Parks Depart- area and beach entrances were ment’s schedule, Phase 4A of still in the process of being re- the new boardwalk, had a sur- moved this week, but the path prise opening this week. T e and marked bike lanes were fences came down on Tuesday, open for use. Queens Parks February 16 and bikers and pe- Commissioner Dorothy Le- destrians were able to enjoy an wandowski stopped by for a vis- even longer trip on the board- it on Wednesday, February 17 to walk when Beach 73rd to Beach inspect the progress. 86th Street opened. Construction on Phase 4A As of the soft opening on began in spring 2015 and had Tuesday, people can now walk an anticipated opening of Me- about a mile and a half stretch morial Day 2016, so Tuesday’s of boardwalk, from about Beach opening came as a surprise. It appears that Phase 4B, from Beach 60th to Beach 73rd may follow close behind with an early opening. Phase 3, from Beach 106th to Beach 126th and Phase 5A from Beach 39th to Beach 60th are also sched- still scheduled to be contin- to Beach 39th Street is recon- uled to open as new by Me- uous by Memorial Day of this structed, the boardwalk will morial Day of this year. The year, with sections of old and be entirely completed as a new entire boardwalk from Beach new boardwalk linking to- construction by Memorial Day 9th to Beach 126th Street is gether and once Phase 5B, up 2017. 01771rt The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 11 ARE TAX SAVINGS ON YOUR MIND?
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BCD EXPECTED done as soon as possible. Continued from page 3 For businesses that have taken Reading Program Has ternative method to f x the bulk- a hit due to the road closure, the head that it had been working repairs can’t come soon enough. Cross Country Appeal on. “T e bulkhead isn’t f nished Tom’s Wave Station, closest to the yet, but National Grid has gone closure site, has been impacted through the state DEC to ask if due to closure of the road that they’ll be able to install the rest of would normally lead right to his the bulkhead in a dif erent man- business. “It’s dif cult for cus- ner, instead of using pile driving. tomers to get here, but thank God T ey don’t know if the driving af- we have steady, loyal customers fected the road, but it sure didn’t that go out of their way to still help,” Schwach said. come by,” owner Tom McNicho- Schwach says the National Grid las said. He was not aware of the takeover is a positive move in the National Grid takeover and ex- right direction. “Part of the prop- pected May completion, but was erty under that road is National relieved by the update when con- Grid property, so they feel some- tacted by the Rockaway Times. what responsible for the work “T at’s good news,” he said. and I think everyone is happy that To avoid some traf c confu- it’s proceeding in this direction sion, it was expected that f ash- because for the city to repair it, it ing red or yellow lights would be Jack and Penelope Larkin who build sandcastles on the beach, would have to go through a pro- added to the intersections near attend Creekside Elementary take in waves with boogie boards, cess that would take much longer. the closure, but this never came School in Sammamish, WA, stand play with their cousins, and do We’re happy National Grid is tak- to fruition. Instead, some “After proudly beside their Reading other fun things. T is is the sec- ing responsibility because it will Stop, Right Turn Permitted on Certif cates and Congratulatory ond year Jack and Penelope par- cut down the time, which is vi- Red” signs have been installed at Letters from Assemblyman Phil ticipated in Assemblyman Gold- tal since we need this strip open three locations along the detour. Goldfeder. Every summer they feder’s Summer Reading Program before summer,” he said. Both Otherwise, drivers must obey f y in visit their grandparents, having read for at least 20 minutes Councilman Ulrich and Goldfed- the traf c lights as normal. T ose Barbara and Pete Larkin in Belle and completing 25 books by the er’s of ce are committed to stay- who run the red light without per- Harbor. T ey love to read, listen end of summer 2015. Summer- ing on top of National Grid and mission to turn right on red, may to stories, enter the Graybeards time in Rockaway can’t come the city the ensure that the work is be ticketed by police. Family Fun Run, play ball and soon enough the Little Larkins!
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For most the f ooding was ern slanted roof. at best an inconvenience and at Families on this block often worst a f ashback to Sandy. But date back several generations, the residents of West 11th Road fostering long-term friendships can take it in stride—they’ve and commitment to the street. been dealing with the ef ects Frank and Laurie Porcella have of even normal high tides for in and swim in the bay,” Emily T ere is no East 11th Road—on lived there since 1981. With as- as long as they can remember. Frohnhoefer said. She recent- that side of Cross Bay Boulevard sistance from neighbors such After all, it’s the second-lowest ly moved to Bushwick but is a horizontal houses just line up in as Charlie Madden, Frank be- block on its island, with only frequent visitor back to her old a row. West 11th isn’t a particu- gan building (“remodeling” in neighboring West 12th sinking block. “Now more than ever the larly deep block either, as it takes his words) their current house further. tide comes up the street. Going three minutes at most to walk in that year. “It’s still a work in “I would not suggest any- to college and explaining that from the corner of the boulevard progress,” he joked. “My dad body do this now but when the was normal to our friends was to the dead end construction was working a full-time job and tide was high you would jump always interesting.” site at the far side of the street. 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Milk, sugar, could only f x up the house when boots for when tide comes up, he had time,” daughter Danielle even just an extension cord,” said. “I was the only one of my Dougherty said. siblings born into a fully-built In one instance of the block’s house.” T e Porcella’s house character lasting well in to the was close by to relatives, as well. future, John Sugden and Lisa “If you go out on our back deck Carroll have bought the prop- and look at the end of the block, erty next to Sugden’s parents’ right by the boulevard, that’s my house and have been in the pro- aunt and uncle’s house. T ey ac- cess of remodeling it (the house tually moved to Florida and my was gutted during the storm). sister bought it from them. Now A throwback to the not-so-dis- my mom and dad can hear their tant past f nds Charlie Madden’s grandkids call down ‘Hi Grand- son, Brian frequently helping to ma!’” Danielle said. build. “I want to be creating a West 11th Road is home to family of my own someday and longtime veterans including hoping they can have as much Your Lock • Your Key OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Bruce Fuller, Sal Napolitano, and fun as we did when we were Pat Brosnahan, a former post- kids,” Carroll said. She spent man whom Danielle said recent- most of her life in Rockaway but ly moved into a vets’ home. All was a near-constant presence three men served in World War on the block regardless. “We’re ROCKAWAYS PREMIER STORAGE FACILITY II. 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It’s most popular block for the Labor still a work-in-progress.” “It’s Day parade one year. We would quieter now. Even back then stay out all night and our parents you would hear your parents would hang out on their deck scream your name from down with their cof ee cups while we the block and now they just text. played manhunt. I know every- I feel like that’s just our day and one by name and by face. I con- age,” Dougherty said. Despite sider the whole block like family.” moving away, Frohnhoefer still T e aforementioned tide and feels a strong pull towards her canals have created a sense of old haunts. “One thing I missed unity on the block. “Everybody most is that all of my friends are takes care of the canals,” Frank here. You could walk to the store Porcella said. “If there’s garbage and stop for an hour talking to in the water they take it out and people when you meant to just people are always looking out for get milk. One time I was walking each other’s boats.” Dougherty with a college friend to the store fondly recalled seeing Frohn- and I just stopped to say hello hoefer’s dad row down the block to everybody. She was just like, in his kayak on a day when f ood- ‘Do you know everybody here?’ ing occurred. “Somedays in or- I said ‘Yeah, it’s pretty much like der to get us to school my mom that.’” would have to put on her boots and carry us across the street so that we could get to PS47,” Dan- ielle recalled laughing. T e block always seems to have looked out for one another. “T e fact that the kids could al- ways go out and play was great, nobody ever needed daycare,” Laurie said. “When you need The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 17 A VALENTINE FAUX PAS whereupon I announced that in interjected, “I guess you’ll As the video came to an honor of Valentine’s Day 2016 have to think twice before you end, the narrator informed us I would play a PBS video enti- tell someone to kiss your ass that although kissing is weird, tled “T e Science of Kissing” again!” In addition to being de- “Let’s face it, you’re rubbing and told everyone that when pressed, I began to get the dis- your open mouth on another you really think about it, kiss- tinct feeling that my Valentine’s human being’s open mouth,” ing is an odd human behavior Day experiment was not going there exists a myriad of words so there must be a good reason as planned. used to describe it... lock- why we do it. A little education Later in the video we learned ing lips, making out, playing in the biological sciences most that it is the orbicularis oris tonsil hockey, tongue tick- certainly outweighs the tem- muscle in our face that allows le, snogging, pecking, and os- porary hedonistic pleasures of us to “pucker” our lips just like culation. Pointing at me, Grace cards, candy or f owers, right? a nursing baby. T e video goes sighed and looked at Vicki, tell- As I started the video, the room on to say that most of us turn ing her, “Back when you were fell silent as each of the women our heads to the right when just a baby, your father lovingly wondered what the hell I was we kiss because 80 percent of referred to our kissing as swap- up to. our mothers held us to their ping spit!” At the outset of the vid- left while breastfeeding. At that When the video ended, the eo there is a scene from the point my daughter Victoria room once again fell silent as T is past Sunday was Val- 1953 motion picture From Here paused the video, looked at me Grace and Victoria glared at me entine’s Day, a faux holiday to Eternity where Burt Lancas- and said, “Is this guy serious with their well-practiced “stink celebration I have always be- ter and Deborah Kerr are lying or did he have a Freudian slip, eye” stare and arose to exit the lieved was created by an insid- in the surf on a Hawaiian beach saying one thing and thinking room in a huf . Needless to say, ious conspiracy on the part of kissing. Without thinking, I of a mother?” Due diligence the rest of the day went down- our nation’s candy, f oral and blurted out that I recognized requires that I also inform hill from there. Perhaps candy, greeting card industries. T is both the 63-year-old f lm and you that at this point both our cards and f owers are not such year, rather than spend my the actors, at which time Grace cat and dog got up and disap- a bad idea after all? kid’s inheritance like a drunken started laughing uncontrol- peared from the room after giv- Broad Channel – why would sailor on candy, f owers, cards, lably saying, “Christ, you are ing me looks which clearly in- anyone want to live anywhere etc., I decided I would attempt an old geezer!” I immediately dicated “You’re on your own!” else? to make Valentine’s Day more started to feel depressed! of an educational experience Later, the narrator stated that for the entire family. eight out of 10 women color On Valentine’s Day morning, their lips some shade of red as the family gathered in the because it is believed that men Check Engine kitchen of our abode on West are attracted to “fuller, redder, 12th Road, I was greeted with lips.” T e narrator went to ex- the same inquisitive glances plain that as we evolved to walk Light On? I am greeted with each Val- upright we began to advertise entine’s Day as Grace and the our fertility “face to face.” Un- FREE Diagnostic girls look about to see what to- fortunately, the narrator goes kens of my undying love I had on to say that our primate rel- Towing Available procured for each of them. As atives, who still saunter about Extended Warranties Welcome Fleet it slowly became obvious that on all fours, are also attracted 4x4 Specialist Accounts there were no expensive tokens to rosy colors, just in a dif er- Welcome of my love sitting on the table ent place at which point the I announced that we should video displays a baboon’s red all retire to the sitting room butt. 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Last week when I was driving Dr. Dacko Dr. Vine 01731RT Dear Editor: my daughter to dance, I could MtI On Tuesday February 9th not make a legal turn at Beach Community Board 14 held Channel Drive and the Freeway their monthly meeting where because many drivers were rapidly the Economic Development going through the red light at that Corporation (EDC) spoke about location. One problem in our city the free shuttle bus service which is too many people are in a hurry will be available for the Rockaway instead of driving safely and legally. Ferry service in 2017. I would like If you are in that much of a hurry, to remind everyone that it was the take a different rout! Slow down and E.D.C. under the leadership of Kyle save lives. Kimball who said to this community John Lydon the “numbers” were not sufficient and the reason why the Rockaway CRIME AND SHAME Ferry was taken out of service. Dear Editor: Now they are talking about the Another Queens Councilman, shuttle bus service and leaving out Ruben Wills of SE Queens – the east end of this peninsula which Jamaica, has his dirty/filthy hands is not fair and where a very large in the people’s pockets. Charged percentage of people live. I think by the state attorney general with the E.D.C. better rethink this so we grand larceny and filing false do not have to hear in the future business records. He is also accused Queens County St. Patrick's Day that the “number” of riders using of stealing public tax dollars from the Rockaway Ferry service are not a nonprofit group he founded. Parade and Cultural Committee sufficient. Though there will be a Southeast Queens, unfortunately, contract involved we do not want www.queenscountyparade.org has serious problems and they’re to hear “eventually” that our ferry being led and repped by a common ANTUN'S GALA INSTALLATION BALL service will be terminated. I hope thief?! under the EDC’s new leadership And oh yeah, our 51 NYC and the City that this situation will Councilmembers are doing such Sat., Feb 20, 2016 be better looked into and rectified. a great job that Mayor de Blasio 7PM Cocktail hour Danny Ruscillo is giving them a raise. You see, if 8-12 Dinner/Dancing they make ( earn?) ten thousand DRAINS, NOT DUMPS dollars more they will stop stealing Come Greet our Honorees: Dear Editor: hundreds of thousands! While we are talking about storm Grand Marshall - John Murphy This logic only a great progre ssive drains, I wish people in Rockaway could understand. would not assume storm drains Gael of Year - Collie Mathers Peter J. 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Still Here Friends of Rockaway is still counting, and there are still here to help those in need af- some out there who may need ter Hurricane Sandy and the assistance. Director of Friends group will be holding upcom- of Rockaway, Thomas Corley, ing information sessions to says, “Rebuilding the Rocka- see who is still struggling with ways is far from over, but we’re repairs. committed to staying open In the more than three years until the job is complete.” since Sandy, Friends of Rocka- To increase awareness and way has provided home repair provide information about services to 137 families and how to apply for help, Friends Friends of Rockaway Page 20 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times :+(1$&&,'(176 +$33(1 mstel A$872%2'< 72:,1*,1& :KHUH7KH3ULFH,V5LJKW 6(59,1*7+( 52&.$:$<3(1,168/$ )25025(7+$1 :(·5(7+(5( <($56 &UDIWVPDQVKLS DWLWVEHVW YOUR ONE RUQRWKLQJDWDOO STOP SHOP NEW! 12-2% 722%,* AAMSTEL 2572260$// :HWDNHFDUH Accudraft Downdraft Bake Spray Booth RIWKHPDOO LEASE RETURN Enterprise & Hertz Rental Cars AvailableAvaila SPECIALISTS All Insurance Accepted AMSTEL NEW LOCATION %HDFKWK6WUHHWH FKWK6WUHHW 9; The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 21 Future of the Assembly Looks Bright Assemblyman Phil Goldfed- It was an honor and a privilege er may have to watch his seat. to bring Madyson and her fam- He has a potential challenger, ily into the people’s house and but she may not qualify until show them the work I do on be- 2026. half of the community.” St. Camillus Catholic Acade- T is opportunity began last my student Madyson Middleton month when Middleton’s par- is giving Goldfeder a run for his ents came to Goldfeder’s of- money. 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Insurance Co. 123231 Page 22 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times Mindfulness A Multitude Of Benef ts By Bridget Scala tem. Even the medical estab- well-being and a sense of on improving breath, en- lishment is quickly recogniz- peace and ease, with as little hancing focused awareness The idea of Mindfulness is ing that mindful meditation as ten minutes a day of prac- and increasing a sense of not a new one, but is rapid- and mindful exercise has tice. If the idea of simply sit- well-being. The focus is not ly becoming recognized for many health benefits that ting in meditation does not on outside results, such as both its physical and mental they can empirically study. appeal to you, you can start weight loss or looking a cer- benefits. Mindfulness can be Longtime practitioners of by adding mindful exercise tain way, but those benefits applied to any activity, like mindful meditation or mind- to your life. Yoga class usu- do happen as well! Of course walking, washing dishes or ful based physical practices ally begins with focusing on mindfulness can be applied dealing with any situation like yoga or Pilates have long the breath along with mind- to any exercise, as it’s the life may present us with. In known that these practices ful movement, and ends with practitioner’s approach and simple terms, it is paying at- have a multitude of physical a few minutes of mindful focus that determines the tention with concentrated and mental benefits, but now relaxation. Pilates is also a state in which any activity is focus to the present moment. the science is proving this to mindful movement exercise done. So whatever activity Practicing Mindfulness usu- even the biggest of skeptics. that focuses your mind’s you are engaged in, simply ally begins with bringing your Science has proven the many awareness not only on your pay attention, and you will mind’s awareness to your physical benefits, which are breath, but also on careful be practicing mindfulness. breath. Allowing your mind easily studied empirically, and mindful execution of the You can join us for Mindful to focus simply on the breath but it has also studied the exercises. Mindful exercise Meditation, Yoga or Pilates begins to slow and deepen mental benefits, which may is a different approach to fit- at All Seasons Retreat, 181 the breath. It has been shown be harder to quantify. 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NEPONSIT RANCH CALL SUSAN 3472603891 Call Susan 347 260 3891 $2050 RENTED Brick, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, finished $156K 137 th Spacious 1400 sq.ft., 2 bath, W/D, EIK, basement, backyard and garage. HOUSE RENTALS BELLE HARBOR all year parking two cars, use of half of basement, CALL SUSAN LAVIN use of backyard and deck. 347 260 3891 Beach block, Large brick, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, washer/dryer, Pay all utilities, Call Kate 917 680-8051 $2700 basement storage, front porch and backyard for gardening. $749K 140th Beautiful Brand new kitchen & bath, Hardwood floors Tenant will pay all utilities and landscaping. Call Kate 917 680 - 8051 throughout, w/d, backyard, parking. Pay gas &electric. LEGAL TWO FAMILY ROCKAWAY PARK $2800 Must have good credit. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, over duplicate layout, Call Susan 347 260 3891 $2500 beach block, private driveway. Beach Block 3 bed, 2 baths, long driveway, private CALL SUSAN 347 260 3891 yard, pay all utilities Available to show 11/1 CALL US WITH YOUR APARTMENT LISTINGS, $625K $2500 HAVE CLIENTS WAITING Page 24 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla • Gail Opromalla BROOKLYN MEMBER 4 Year Member Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington • Ariana David • Colleen Brady Alla Pankevich • Jenny Dantone • Joe Opromalla 417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm A fromReal Rockaway Estat Propertiese Update Unlike the stock market, that can rise to meteoric bull market highs or fall to life-altering lows virtually overnight, the real estate market offers shelter to homeowners and investors in more ways than one. Traditional real estate remains the most tried and true investment for everyone, a sort of ‘forced’ savings account with numerous ways to grow the investment. Owners can gain equity by paying down their mortgage; with renovations and alterations to the property and appreciation as home values rise, particularly if they can buy low and sell high. For the savvy investor, venturing into buying marginal properties can result in a big payday after the home is ‘fixed and flipped’ or alternately, held and rented out for an income flow. So how does this affect our home values in Rockaway you may ask? While we have not yet reached the peak prices of 2006, low interest rates and a tight supply of properties for sale are the main reasons for the increase in home prices both nationally and locally. In 2015, our team of agents at Rockaway Properties worked with sellers, buyers and investors in all price ranges. In every instance, we found that having inside knowledge of market value is crucial to the process. With the popularity of TV shows such as HGTV and the proliferation of online real estate sites, today’s buyers are more educated than ever. But nothing can match the first hand knowledge of a good agent who is familiar with the inventory of properties in a particular area. Buyers want a quick response to inquiries, real time information and often an agent who can show a property on very short notice. At Rockaway Properties our team of 10 experienced agents can accomplish this as we work together with a common goal of giving the best service possible. Our team approach is unique to the area and a large part of the success we continue to have. There is always an agent available to answer questions or show a property, 7 days a week and an office with a full time administrative assistant who can streamline the process. When a homeowner is thinking about selling their home, it is imperative to give the most accurate, honest opinion of value. We do this by utilizing the most recent comparable sales on hand and conducting an in depth examination of each property that has sold, taking into account location, condition and amenities. Armed with our knowledge of what makes each home in Rockaway unique, we get sellers the highest prices possible and defend that price when appraisal time comes into play. Our agents closed an unbelievable 93 properties in 2015 and have already closed 10 homes in 2016 and have another 27 homes in contract. These results from one agency have never been seen in Rockaway and clearly, our team approach works wonders for sellers and buyers alike! Our Rockaway Property agents Lisa, Barbara, Nia, Melissa, Colleen, Arianna, Gail, Joe, Alla and Jenny all live and own homes in the neighborhoods of Rockaway, so naturally, we have a vested interest in seeing our collective property values rise and our neighborhoods remain healthy, vibrant and of course, Rockaway strong! The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 25 Lic. Broker-Owner: Lisa Jackson Lic. Associate Brokers: Barbara Ferguson • Nia Casilla • Gail Opromalla BROOKLYN MEMBER 4 Year Member Lic. RE Agents: Melissa Carrington • Ariana David • Colleen Brady Alla Pankevich • Jenny Dantone • Joe Opromalla 417 Beach 129th St • (718) 634-3134 • Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm With Honesty, Integrity and Trust...Our Team of Agents Get The Job Done! OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE 10 E 7th Road, Sat, 2/20, 12-1:30pm 122 East 6th Road, Sat 2/20, 1:30-3pm Beautiful 2BR/1.5 bath home. Quartz Spacious living room, newly renovated counter tops and Hand Made Cabinets, bathroom, 2BR’s and an eat in kitchen. HW thru and CAC! Large backyard. Private fenced in yard with garage. $379,000 Motivated Seller! $229,000 OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE 429 B 141st Street, Sun 2/21, 12-2pm 314 B 74th Street, Sun 12/21, 1-3pm Spacious rooms with HW floors, large LR Newly renovated 2BR 1 bath with a with fireplace, updated EIK with granite spacious NEW kitchen, granite counters. counters, Sub zero and 3 large BR’s. Basement has a 2BR, 1 bath with family $899,000 room. Large backyard. $324,900 NEPONSIT BELLE HARBOR Location...Location...Location Legal 3 Family - Beach Block Spectacular 3 BR, 3 bath side Hall Colonial Investment opportunity Solid brick legal 3 has a stately two story entrance. 10’ family, 6 BR’s , 3 full baths and 2 half baths. ceilings throughout, radiant heat, central Private parking and outdoor shower. air and pvt parking! $1,275,000 $959,000 BELLE HARBOR PRICE REDUCED! Turn Key Gorgeous! Save The Date - 2/27 - Open House Impeccably maintained 4BR brick home. Rare 2 family home on a 65’x100’ lot, 2BR Italian tile floors and open oak staircase. rental over 3BR owners apt with a full Large EIK with granite counters and bsmt, garage and long private driveway. private parking. $859,000 $790,000 Rentals Rentals • 69th: Victorian 6 BR, 2BA, house rental in Arverne (NC) ...... $3,600 • 129th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA second foor apartment for rent (NC) ...... $1,950 • 129th: Year round gated parking on Newport Ave! (LJ) ...... $3,500 • 134th: 2 BA, 2BA apt with spacious bedrooms and one car parking (AD) ...... $1,825 • 101st: 3BR, 2.5BA duplex with SS appliances and rooftop terrace (MC) ...... $3,000 • 73rd: Sunny 2BR, 1BA apt with W&D and dishwasher in unit (AD) ...... $1,800 • 137th: 3 BR, 2BA lovely house for rent! Open foor plan! (AD) ...... $2,800 • 122nd: Large second foor apt with HW foors, private deck and parking (MC) . . . $1,800 • 137th: 3BR, 2BA 1st foor apt with HW foors, deck and private drive (BF) ...... $2,700 • 79th: Spacious 2BR unit in ABTS. Large rooms, HW foors, W&D, CAC (NC,JD) . . . . $1,750 • 117th: 3BR, 2BA house rental with W&D, open foor plan, attic and yard! (CB)$2,500 • 62nd: Beach block 2BR, 1BA unit with private yard access! (NC) ...... $1,700 • 101st: 2BR, 2BA condo for rent! SS appliances, W&D, pet friendly! (MC) ...... $2,500 • 80th: Well maintained 2BR, 1BA apartment with terrace, close to all (AD) ...... $1,600 • 90th: Newly renovated large 4BR, 1.5BA with HW foors & eat in kitchen!(AD) . . . . $2,500 • 89th: Redone second foor 2BR apartment. Heat and hot water included (NC) . . . $1,525 • 124th: Beach block 3BR, 2BA with EIK, summer parking and HW foors(AD) . . . . . $2,400 • 118th: Newly renovated 1BR apt, SS appliances,, dishwasher and W&D (MC) . . . . $1,475 • 63rd: 3BR beach block duplex! Updated kitchen, W&D and balcony (JD) ...... $2,300 • 125th: Large 1BR apt with plenty of closet space, new kitchen and terrace (NC) . . $1,400 • 117th: Spacious 2 BR, 2BA unit in Ocean Grande building! (NC) ...... $2,200 • 133rd: Second foor 1BR apt with HW foors, new bathroom and parking (BF) . . . . $1,300 • 131st: Beach Block! Spacious 1BR, 1BA. Completely renovated! (BF) ...... $2,100 • 123rd: 1BR apt with laundry room, heat and gas included. Parking available (CB) . . $900 Commercial Land For Sale • Arverne: Rare Find, 3 lots 125’x115’ 2 Factories And 1 Warehouse ...... $2,200,000 • Belle Harbor: Oceanfront land, build your own getaway! ...... $1,850,000 • Rockaway Beach: Commercial rental! 800sq ft and newly renovated! ...... $4,300 • Arverne: 5 Vacant lots being sold as a package! ...... $599,000 • 102nd: Ofce space with over 1250 sq. ft with exam rooms and consult room . . . $3,300 • Arverne: Build your dream home on waterfront 120x105 lot...... $399,000 • 112th: 900sq ft walk in great for retail or ofce space ...... $2,700 • Broad Channel: Build a 1-3 family, boat yard, yacht club or marina ...... $189,000 • 91st: Endless possibilities for this commercial space in Rockaway Beach ...... $1,500 • Broad Channel: Approved for 2 story house! 37x75 lot ...... $125,000 Highest sales volume in Rockaway...Visit our office and see what we do that's different! Page 26 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times Mary O’Leary Glen DiResto Lorraine Tom Marie Villanueva Dominick Maiorano Open House February 21, 2016 1:00-3:00pm New Exclusive. Upper Belle Harbor. All brick cape, 4BR, 3 full bath, 2 kitchens, full fin bsmt, new heating and elect system, front porch, 2 rear decks, Open House beautifully landscaped, private 1:00-3:00 drive on 40x100 lot. Asking 425 Beach 120th St $785,000 neg Beach 102 Street $3000-$4000 Call for details and availablity Ocean Front Condo in Heart of Rockaway Bch. 2BR/2BA unit with gourmet kitchen, stainless steel app., BELLE HARBOR granite counters, hardwood floors, surf Newly renovated available March 1st board storage roof Three Bedrooms, two full baths, hook up for washer and dryer. top lounge access One car parking on weekends in the summer. $2250 plus more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¿W EHGURRPWHQDQW VXQLWKDVDQH[FHOOHQWWHQDQWLQSODFH7D[DEDWHPHQWVWLOO FDUV3URSHUW\LVYLUWXDOO\EUDQGQHZDWOHVVWKDQD\HDUROG\HDUWD[ LQSODFH2IIHUHGH[FOXVLYHO\E\$OLFH2 &RQQRU DEDWHPHQWLQSODFH0XVWEHVHHQWREHDSSUHFLDWHG2IIHUHG H[FOXVLYHO\ E\ $OLFH2 &RQQRU 0RUHSKRWRVDQGGHWDLOVDW&DOHPLQHFRP 0DQ\UHQWDOVDYDLODEOHWRR The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 27 7(' 7(' &&(3 &(3 (5$ 7BDBOU-PUHSFBUMPDBUJPO 5$& Thursday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. 3&%6$&%13*$& 2)) 2))( to 8 p.m. ROCKAWAY FERRY COMMITTEE 6SGOE[E]4SMRXFIHVSSQWFEXLW TENANTS RESOURCE FAIR MEETING &%=*6328 5$&7 $&7 426 Beach 40th Street Peninsula Library 217 175 ,1&3&%6$&%13*$& ,1&2 Learn about tenants rights, other info. 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd. 37(' $&&( 6SGOE[E]4SMRX)(5 KYXXIH 6SGOE[E]4SMRX Discuss ferry plans with the EDC. 2) Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m. PARKS & PUBLIC SAFETY Thursday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. &VII^]4SMRX[IHKIFYRKEPS[ COMMITTEE OUT ROCKAWAY LGBTQ MEET & Knights of Columbus Hall GREET 333 Beach 90th Street Community House &7 Police precinct update, surf ng 1 Beach 102nd Street 175$ ,1&2 &7 locations, summer concessions, parks Outrockaway.com 175$ 6SGOE[E]4SMRXSREWXVIIXFIHVSSQ ,1&2 info. X[SFEXL Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 18, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. BLUE & CLASSIC COUNTRY 2/#+!7!9ç"%!#( ç).ç3%!2#(ç/&ç#/.$/3ç&/2ç3!,%ç BREAK EVERY CHAIN All Seasons Fitness 426 Beach 40th Street 181 Beach 116th Street For ages 13-17. Build relationships Line dance party! Live music, $20 with local police. Games, music, 3-on- QUIGLEY INSURANCE 3 tournaments, food. Register at the Saturday, Feb 27, 7:30 p.m. Cornerstone Community Center. to 11:30 p.m. POSEIDON’S PROM The family owned and operated insurance agency has been providing flood, auto, home, condo, Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m. Knights of Columbus rental, commercial business, motorcycle, boat and more not only to Rockaway Peninsula but to 3 p.m. 333 Beach 90th Street NYC, Nassau and Suffolk since 1994 – and you can be our next satisfied customer. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Fundraiser for the Poseidon’s Parade. 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Saturday, February 20, 12 p.m. SHAPEUP NYC: JUST KEEP MOVING Tuesdays and Thursdays, Peninsula Library 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joseph F. Keenan 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Instructor Alice Ostrowsky leads this FREE TAX PREP low impact aerobics class that aims to 57-11 Shore Front Parkway increase cardiovascular health while For families with less than $54,000 Attorney At Law reducing the stress on joints. income. For appointment call 718- 675-3347 ext. 4. Saturday, Feb 20, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 114-04 Beach Channel Drive Suite 9 MEDITATION BY THE BEACH AL-ANON Yoga on the Rock First Congregational Church Rockaway Park, New York 11694 90-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd 320 Beach 94th Street Meditation with Buddhist Monk Phone: (718) 747 8850 Bhante Suddhaso. Yoga poses. 30 min Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. class at 3, hour class at 5 p.m. Free, FREE ZUMBA WITH LISA G [email protected] but donations welcome. Limited 8-21 Bay 25th Street space. 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Lucev, Sr. & his In following years it became daughter Katie Lucev The Chateau Thierry, and fi- nally a fire wreck in the 1940’s. The Kuloff Hotel & Casino This card was noted as 1910, was opened by the Caffrey but it was mailed in 1912. But Family in 1901, on the shore of by that time Far Rockaway Bay Lou Pastina in last week’s Lou noted that Boyle doesn’t put Far Rockaway Bay. It was later was no more. Sand had been Rockaway Times wrote a dubi- his picture in the paper. Phooey. known as Berry’s Far Rocka- packed up against the bulk- ous column about an alleged Well, here’s a picture from pool- way Arms, then The Traymore. head by the ocean. man of mystery, Kevin Boyle. side in Cartagena, Colombia. World-Class Cardiovascular Care Close to Home Sanjay S. Kirtane, MD, FACC, FCCP is committed to superior cardiac care with newly expanded and convenient ofce hours. 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Kirtane and NSLIJDocs.comNSLIJDococs.com North Shore-LIJ Medical Group. The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 29 Page 30 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times no signs of brush marks. Sponge painting: T is may be one of the oldest kinds of dec- Pick orative painting, but the new paints available give it a whole new life. As with other forms a Paint of decorative painting you will need to f rst paint the wall with your base coat. Now there are By Artie Wallace f nishes of faux paint, linen dif erent types of sponges for look is just one of them. If you painting, the most common When I started in the busi- follow the instructions that are assorted shapes and what’s ness there were only a hand- come with the paint and have called a sea sponge. Using your ful of choices in paint f nishes. a steady hand, your walls will topcoat color in a paint tray Paint has come a long way in the come to life with every brush lightly dip your sponge into past 30 years. So when you’re stroke. your paint, gently apply the picking paint, think about tex- Marble or Stone look: ered into the base color, to be paint to the wall. Patterns can tures, patterns and durability T ough these looks can be the best method. vary, some people like a look as well as color. T e paint you created with standard paints, Color wash: T is is also with the base coat being the choose can make the dif er- for best results you should known as white wash. Paint dominant color, while others ence between freshening up a use an eggshell finish for the the entire wall with the base like the base color appear to be room with a new coat of paint base coat and a translucent color and allow to dry. T en bleeding through the pattern. to transforming a room into color glaze paint for the top mix one part topcoat color, one With all designs, looks and something new and vibrant. coat. The glaze paint will also part water and one part glaze f nishes, I recommend trying it I will only cover a few dif er- increase the life of your paint coat. With a damp cheese- on a piece of sheetrock or wood ent types of paint in this article, finish by as much as three cloth, dampen the wall slight- f rst to get the feel and pattern be sure to ask your handyman/ times. Simply paint the entire ly. T en apply your mixed top- down before trying it on your contractor for more options. wall with your base color, then coat paint, allow it to sit for a walls. Linen look: T ough this look apply the glaze paint as per in- few seconds then gently wipe can be created using standard structions. For this look I find with a dry cheesecloth to get Tell me what you would like paint and a slightly wet brush, putting a dab of paint on, then the desired look. You can use a to read about in future DIYer faux paint will make the ef ect spreading it by wiping it with a brush to feather out any heavy articles, email me at rocktimes- much better. T ere are many lint-free cloth until it is feath- lines, brushing until there are [email protected]. We Offer Residential and Commercial Snow Removal ur Co O m g For m n Over i u v n r 60 i e t Years y S The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 31 one can learn this at any age to Be Well Be Happy empower and heal oneself. Reiki seems to f nd you when you are in most need or ready Reiki Energy for the next step on your path. It meets you where you are. Per- By Denise Lee rael Medical Center. In this setting, haps your soul calls out for a bet- Reiki is presented to patients as a ter way. Or your higher power Reiki is a healing technique and technique that reduces stress and knows you need a change. Reiki a spiritual practice that was de- promotes relaxation and enhanc- works to bring the best result or veloped in Japan by a Buddhist es the body’s natural ability to heal outcome for all. It teaches you monk early in the last century. itself. Some patients suf ering from how to let go and let higher con- Reiki is a dynamic tool for tapping cancer, heart disease, auto-im- sciousness prevail. T e simple into a larger system of universal mune disease and other illnesses Denise Lee act of a loving and compassion- energy that already f ows inside have reported great benef ts. the healing conditions necessary ate touch is God’s love in action. and outside our bodies. It is prov- My sister-in-law, who has can- for the individual’s needs. Reiki has transformed me in en to reduce stress, increase focus cer, has truly benef ted from the Touch is an automatic natu- many ways. It has had a pro- and can help enhance creativity. Reiki experience. I had many ses- ral instinct to comfort and heal. found ef ect in my life and the Reiki is very safe and nonin- sions with her while she was un- We lay our hands on places of world around me. vasive. T e client is fully dressed dergoing chemotherapy. She de- pain all the time. I know when I May you experience the joy of while lying down or seated in a scribed her experience as being am with my 8-month old grand- Reiki. chair. T e Reiki practitioner places very relaxing, drawing her into a son how much he loves to be Denise Lee is a Level 3 Reiki her/his hands on or just above the deeper connection to spirit. T is touched. While lying on his belly practitioner and a Certif ed 500- body. People have described the helped strengthen her faith lead- if he has a tummy ache, rubbing hr Yoga instructor. She teaches sensation of heat and healing pul- ing her to greater trust, accept- his back will soothe him. When I at several locations including sations, which helped them feel ance and a true sense of healing. practice Reiki on my senior chair Ocean Bliss Yoga Studio. Den- relaxed and in a meditative state. Studies show that so much of yoga students, I can see the re- ise also enjoys sharing her skills Some people fall asleep but awak- healing is letting go of fear, having lease of tension in their bodies. as a Holistic Health Coach and en feeling calm and renewed. a positive outlook and trusting in Touch allows us to commu- Dental Hygienist primarily in Reiki is being used in hospitals a higher power or intelligence. nicate with the inner world. It the Rockaway community. If you throughout the world including Reiki has an intelligence of its begins with an inward journey, are interested in learning more Memorial Sloane Kettering, Co- own f owing where it is needed, a touch guiding us to observe about Reiki, email her at bewellbe- lumbia Presbyterian and Beth Is- dissolving energy blocks, creating what is happening within. Any- [email protected]. 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A large number of local Point but we’re always meeting a home-based business can businesses and organizations new people. One of the most re- be rewarding and challenging. are owned and operated by fe- warding things is seeing someone “When I work from home, I can males, or female co-owners. buy their f rst home and how ex- throw in the laundry or cook And they deserve recognition. cited they are about that accom- dinner or be here when my kids As part of an ongoing series, the plishment,” Carolyn added. get of the bus, which is great, Rockaway Times is prof ling lo- Both ladies also enjoy being but it can be dif cult at times. cal female entrepreneurs each able to work with each other. Being able to work on my phone week. T is week is Carolyn Red- “My daughters grew up around is great, but it’s challenging mond and Janet Redmond Ho- real estate, but I never pressured when you want to make time for gan of Breezy Point Houses. them to get into it. Janet decid- your family and you’re always T e real estate industry may ed to take the license test and on your phone texting clients, be a bit dif erent when it comes I love being able to work with making up ads or updating our to Breezy Point, but the wom- one of my daughters,” Carolyn social media pages. Also some- en of Breezy Point Houses have said. “It’s interesting working times I have to work at night or it down pat. After all, they’ve with her, but when most peo- do something on the weekend been in business for more than ple catch up with their mother, and I have to miss things like 30 years, and as Breezy Point they talk about their lives and soccer games. For the most part, residents themselves, moth- kids, but when we get together I can schedule my time around er-daughter team, Carolyn and for family gatherings, everyone my kids, but sometimes it una- Janet, know their neighbor- tells us to shut up about real es- voidable,” Janet said. However hood well. Most of the listings tate,” Janet said. “But it’s good. Janet has found ways to involve for Breezy Point Houses are When she goes to Florida or on her family in her job as well. T e for homes in Breezy Point and vacation, I f ll in for her, even real estate business is some- Rockaway Point, but they have though what she does is very thing that could continue down also expanded to homes and dif erent, and when I go away, the family line. Janet says one condos in Rockaway and Park I don’t need to ask my boss for of her daughters has grown to Slope. Carolyn and Janet work permission.” love it. “My daughter, Mallory, with a team of six other agents Both women are partners, but loves to show houses with me. If including Patricia (Teasha) they each have dif erent respon- I know I’m going to a house that Young, Elizabeth Carlson, Brian Janet and Carolyn sibilities. “My mom handles all has kids or the client has kids, I (Monte) Murphy, Eileen Young, the paperwork, especially with bring her along. She thinks it’s Patricia McGoorty and Francis Houses, Janet had studied mar- the Co-op, which requires a lot great,” she said. Jamin. keting and went on to work for of applications,” Janet said. T e T e ladies say they hope to Carolyn Redmond f rst be- major company Landor Asso- process for purchasing a home expand their business as time came a broker in 1982. Her ciates for about 10 years, but in Breezy Point is dif erent than goes on. “I really want to keep daughter, Janet Redmond Ho- she wanted to trade in the long other areas as potential buyers growing, but locally. We just gan, followed in her footsteps city commute for a work-from- need three letters of reference, sold an apartment in Park Slope and became licensed right out home opportunity. Real estate connections to people that live but we’re hoping to get even of high school in 1992. “We has always been Carolyn’s main within the co-op and they must more into Rockaway and Broad became partners in the last 10 career, but she also spent some put down 50 percent down to Channel,” Janet said. years. I started working for my time as a nurse at Peninsula purchase. Janet, along with the To those looking to start their mom as an agent and then I got Hospital. In addition to work- other agents, mainly handle own business, especially a my broker license and now we ing as brokers currently, both showing and selling the proper- home-based one, Carolyn says, have a team of six other people,” Janet and Carolyn are licensed ties. “Once the salespeople have “if it’s what your passion is, Janet said. appraisers, giving them an even someone buying the house, just go with it.” Janet added, “If Both women entered the real deeper understanding of the real they hand me all the informa- you’re going to do it, do it 100 estate business for similar rea- estate business, but they don’t tion and I do the paperwork. percent, because it takes a lot sons. “I wanted to be a stay at mix their appraisals and own real I’m behind the scenes, but I’ll of commitment, but be sure to home mom,” Carolyn, who has estate business together. Rather, occasionally show houses also,” make time for yourself because three daughters, said. “It was they appraise properties for other Carolyn said. “It’s hard when you can get too wrapped into it.” really just about working from companies. my mom goes away and I need home. I always had it in my Both women f nd the social as- to take on her work because For more information and head that I wanted to work from pect of real estate to be enjoyable. it’s so dif erent from mine. She listings, check out www.breezy- home and real estate allows “I like going into people’s houses knows everything of the top pointhouses.com or contact Ja- you to do that,” Janet said. Pri- and getting ideas and I love talk- of her head,” Janet said of her net at 917-559-8646 or janet@ or to working for Breezy Point ing. You have to talk to people in mother. breezypointhouses.com The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 33 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Classif eds Only $10 ! 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Put the pork tenderloin in the bottom of a Crock-Pot. 2. Pour in water, wine, and Worcestershire sauce into the Crock-Pot. 3. Top the pork with minced garlic. T is easy pork tenderloin slow 4. In a small bowl, stir togeth- cooks to perfection in your Crock er remaining ingredients. Pot ~ takes less than 5 minutes to Sprin kle mixture over pork. prepare and cooks in 4 hours. 5. Cover Crock-Pot and cook on Ingredients Low for 4 hours. {If possible, • 1 to 1.25 lb. pork tenderloin f ip pork over after 3 hours.} or pork loin 6. Serve pork with the gravy that • 1 cup water has formed - especially good • 1 cup red wine* {make sure over smashed potatoes it’s one you like drinking!} Notes • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce *You can use less wine if you • 1 TBSP minced garlic {about want. Chicken or beef broth 3 cloves} will also be good. 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T ere wasn’t While the outcomes are pre- a lot of stuf I needed to do, determined, wrestlers often Jesse Ventura said that pro- just do my stuf and get thrown face very real injuries and due fessional wrestling is “bal- over the rope.” Among the to the complex independent let with violence.” Ventura challenges Aviles faces when contractor system are rarely would know—nicknamed performing live is keeping the af orded health insurance. “I “T e Body,” the former Navy suspension of disbelief, or have actually had one big sur- SEAL wrestled and won cham- kayfabe in pugilistic parlance, gery that required me to be pionships around the world so that audiences don’t see out for four-to-six months and throughout the 1970s and ‘80s through the charade. “I have to I came back after a month be- and became an acclaimed an- make you think that I’m f ght- cause I didn’t want to miss too tagonistic announcer for the ing this other guy and beating much time out,” Aviles said. World Wrestling Federation him up legit. Anything I do the “It’s hard because until this day (now WWE) after his in-ring fans have to believe.” Since I suf er when my neck stif ens career ended. His character- nobody likes the good looking up and I have a hard time mov- ization of the “sport” is accu- guy who knows it, #EricJayden ing it. But the passion to wrestle rate—professional wrestling is is a heel (bad guy, opposite of pushes me to continue forward a highly-choreographed per- a babyface). “I piss of the fans and f ght through the pain.” formance art that requires the as best I can, and when I start occasional steel chair or two to work my opponent I make it to beat an opponent. And yes, business from a regional mod- look good so that they boo me,” these days all wrestling fans el to one revolving around na- Aviles said. know that the outcome is pre- tional cable television. Aviles Wrestling has taken some determined, so you don’t have was exposed to the larger- version of Aviles all around the to tell them. than-life icons that populated country to compete. He said he One such fan is Erick Aviles, WWF airways in the mid-80s. has wrestled all over the city, who for nearly two decades “I’ve been a wrestling fan over Long Island, New Jersey, Mas- has competed in rings across 35 years,” he said. “T e f rst sachusetts, California, Georgia, the country under his alter time I saw it on TV was the f rst and more. Among the notables ego #EricJayden, “T e Def - time I got hooked. I wanted he has faced are Hacksaw Jim nition of Authority and Sex- to do that, entertain the fans.” Duggan, Tito Santana, and the iness.” A longtime Rockaway Aviles cited Bret “T e Hitman” Nasty Boys. His current f nish- Beach resident, he is currently Hart, Hulk Hogan, T e Iron ing moves are the Go to Sleep the Bronx Wrestling Federa- Sheik, and Sgt. Slaughter as (a move in which the wrestler tion Heavyweight Champion. major childhood inf uences. drops a falling opponent onto “I started out as Eric Draven He eventually began training their rising knee, popularized because that’s T e Crow” he to become a wrestler, enrolling by the since-retired CM Punk) explained. T e Crow was a at the since-closed Doghouse and a piledriver variation he 1994 martial arts movie star- Wrestling Academy. His f rst terms the Sexy Destroyer. Fit- Aviles/Jayden has a num- ring Brandon Lee (who died on trainer was Laython Wilkerson ting for the character, Jayden’s ber of upcoming bookings in set in a gun accident) that has and he also received coach- entrance music is the theme Queens and Brooklyn, includ- had inf uence on the pro wres- ing from Nelson Rodriguez song from the movie Midnight ing one coming up on Febru- tling world, as the legendary Erazo, aka Homicide, who has Express, composed by disco ary 27. He will be defending his grappler Sting based his later achieved great success in the legend Giorgio Moroder. heavyweight championship on work on the f lm. “I was like Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Aviles often competes against March 5 in the Bronx. He says the corporate gangster, but a promotion. “When I started wrestlers who are signif cantly he has never been undeterred lot of people told me to change training there, I was six feet and younger than him. “I’m in the in pursuing his dream by nay- the name,” Aviles said. “Now a buck-f fty,” Aviles recalled. ring with guys who are literally sayers and doubters. “It’s fun- my whole persona is a corpo- “T ey just beat the crap out of half my age. It’s hard. Going to ny this way, my mom knows I rate-playboy-model gimmick. you there. It was a strong-style the gym every single day, eat- wrestle but she couldn’t care Jayden is a pretty name and I training, a lot of exercising ing right, training at schools less. My brother has always have this sexy a*****e gimmick, and calisthenics. It was very throughout NYC. But I want been a big supporter since day so I thought it worked.” Cocky brutal, a lot of bumping in the to see how far to make it in one. He goes to almost every Don Juan-types have been a ring. T ey taught us how to this business.” Due to his age, one of my shows and he’s my wrestling staple for decades, take moves and important ring signing with WWE, which has personal paparazzi. My wife with all-time great performers psychology. In the midst of my a virtual monopoly on major has been phenomenal. She such as Ric Flair and Shawn training the Doghouse ended American wrestling, is unlikely doesn’t come to my shows but Michaels playing the part at up closing, unfortunately.” but Aviles stated that his real- she watches them afterwards. various points. Aviles had his f rst match in istic goal is to wrestle for TNA Everybody else knows I do it, Aviles, 42, began watching 1999. “It was a battle royal at or potentially New Japan Pro but they’re like ‘Ok, whatever.’ wrestling just as Vince McMa- the Doghouse training acad- Wrestling, a major promotion When I make it big everybody hon, Jr. started to change the emy in Brooklyn,” he said. “I based in Tokyo. will be around.” Page 36 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times Diary of a Fat Man Classic Excuses By Bruce Bernfeld best friend and you missed the I’ve got a slow metabolism doses of ibuprofen and the drug train home... but that bar of choc- Many people believe they are colchicine. “You can always blame your olate would surely make it all feel unable to lose weight due to a I started feeling better after cardiologist for gaining weight better? Sadly not. While you may sluggish metabolism. However, beginning the regimen, but and going of your diet. It’s my think that giving into the tempta- if you truly have a slow metab- every day when I weighed my- doctor’s fault!” And in rare cases tion of a tasty treat will compen- olism, the last thing your body self... I was gaining weight. My you will be correct!! sate for a bad day, it will most like- needs is to be piled with exces- eating habits and healthy life- Many of us have used a mul- ly only make you feel guilty and sive amounts of calories to burn style had not changed and as titude of reasons (excuses) for bloated, as well as stressed out. of . the days went on I kept gain- not staying on a diet and gaining And…. T e Biggie: ing a pound or two a day. Talk weight, but blaming it on your I deserve a treat about discouraging! I was go- doctor is really a reach. But in T e opposite of an emotion- I’ll start my diet tomorrow ing nuts. It reached about 12 my case, it was true!! But...more al eater who reaches for food T e most popular excuse pounds.. so it was time to pull on that later. First here are a few in times of trouble, a celebrato- for every neglected resolution out the big guns... GOOGLE!! common excuses that many of ry eater will excuse their junk- known to man!! However, if every And lo and behold, Colchi- us ACTUALLY believe: food-bingeing blips with the time you slip up you put your cine CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN in reasoning that they deserve the plans back another day, you are many men over 60 years old!!! I’m too busy treat as a reward for their work- never going to get started. AHA, IT’S MY CARDIOLO- Most of us lead busy lifestyles, out session/performance in GIST’S FAULT!! juggling work and family com- work/successful weight loss that It’s my doctor’s fault It was very distressing and dis- mitments alongside hectic social week. However, the truth is that Huh?? Hey it can be the truth! couraging but I certainly had lives. However, this is no excuse yes, you do deserve a treat; what If you remember a few weeks to stick to the treatment plan for ditching the diet. Remember, you do not deserve is to punish ago I had a cardiac scare that outlined by my doc. But... bad fruit and nuts are just as easy to your poor body by plying it with thank God turned out to be a thoughts about abandoning my eat on the go as a bag of potato junk and empty calories. very bad case of pericarditis, healthy lifestyle started creeping chips and a healthy salad can be a viral infection that caused a into my brain! Fear not. I stayed whipped up in the same time it It’s genetics development of f uid in the sac the course and after a few days takes to peruse a takeout menu Blaming our body shape on around my heart. I say “thank the weight gain stopped and I and place your order. genetics is a good way to dismiss all God” because it could have been started to lose what I had gained. responsibility towards it. After all, much worse and my heart tested I still have about six pounds to go I’ve had a bad day why bother starting a diet or exer- out real strong. It does take a few to get back on track, but I will do Your boss is piling on the work- cise plan when it’s in your genes to months to recover from this and it!! But... It sure was fun blaming load, you’ve had a f ght with your have a big backside or muf n top? the treatment includes massive it on my doctor!! tion of Metropolitan Avenue and ers to counteract the widespread Woodhaven Boulevard would opposition to their plan. T e fact be made “safer for pedestrians.” that the alternatives I mentioned However, no data has been pre- did not enter into DOT’s analy- sented to show the intersection is sis, questions if Trottenberg even “dangerous” and the numbers of knows the dif erence between a Trottenberg V. Rosen pedestrian crossings are too low roadway and a corridor. No one to justify the expense involved. would refer to I-95 as “the north- DOT continues to promise to east corridor.” T at term also in- (Part 2) share their traf c analyses, but cludes Washington DC to Boston the data they have provided thus Amtrak service as well. Similarly, By Allan Rosen SBS does not address that. far has been woefully inadequate. the Woodhaven “Corridor” in- DOT has now turned SBS into a T ey have responded to less than cludes the inactive Rockaway Continued, Part 1 was pub- Vision Zero component to make half of the questions posed to Beach line, now referred to as lished in the 2-11-16 edition. the street safer. T ey are propos- them over a year ago and have QueensRail. SBS was initially introduced ing to redesign the entire corridor still refused to def ne the term Yet DOT refers to the Woodhav- as a plan to speed bus service by and have exaggerated dangers to “reasonable speed,” which they en /Cross Bay Boulevard as a making it more attractive, there- pedestrians, claiming that SBS claim vehicles will be able to “corridor.” According to Assem- by inducing riders to switch from could have prevented past fatal- travel at after exclusive bus lanes blyman Goldfeder, State money is their private car to the bus. Yet ities, again without any proof. are instituted 24/7, even at times available to study the rail line. So DOT has not predicted how many How can boarding buses from when virtually no buses are oper- why won’t the MTA apply for the will do that. T at data should be the median, which would create ating at all. How does that make funds? It is because they would available from the MTA’s traf c thousands of extra pedestrian any sense? get federal money to purchase forecasting model, which is being crossings daily, make the street DOT is ramming SBS down the new buses under DOT’s BRT kept secret. T ose who currently safer? throats of residents by conspir- plan. T at is not good enough drive have little choice because of New islands that would narrow ing with the Riders Alliance and reason to expend $231 million. the number of transfers and fares lanes and stall traf c are pro- Transportation Alternatives to a mass transit trip would require. posed. For example, the intersec- stack the meetings with support- The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Page 37 “ I finally agreed to do a trial run in your paper “We have already received 3 calls from our and the response has been fantastic. I get a lot of ad last week! 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Kearney’s continues her quest for the 2016 All then went on to better their ham, St. Anthony’s, the storied 3rd Diocesan Champ, cousin Col- Olympics, after her semif nal times in the Novice 1600 race at Armory, and now at the newest leen Gallagher also had a strong showing at last year’s World the Varsity Intersectionals. Matt jewel among New York’s sports race, improving on her 1000m Championships for Team USA. McDade hit 5:39 at the Dioce- facilities, the Ocean Breeze Track time with a 3:10 for 6th place. Tune in to NBC Sports Network san Championships, while sis- and Field Center in Staten Island. On the boys’ side, Christian this Sunday from 4-6 PM. ter Paige McDade concentrated Ocean Breeze hosted the Lanzetta of Archbishop Molloy T e Freshmen and Sophomore on relay duties for Molloy at the CHSAA Intersectional Indoor ran a strong leg for Molloy’s 3rd Intersectionals were the pre- Intersectionals. James Lunny of Track Championships this past place f nish, 3:31 in the 4 x 400 vious weekend and Rockaway Xavier ran 2:18 for 800 and 5:06 weekend, bringing together the relay. Alex Goldberg likewise runners also fared well there. for 1600 in the Diocesan cham- outstanding runners from the turned in an impressive race as Aiden Donohue of Xavier placed pionships for the Archdiocese. New York Archdiocese with the Molloy also placed 3rd in the 4 5th in the sophomore 1600m in Ryan and Kevin McMahon fared Dioceses of Brooklyn, Rockville x 800 in 8:05. T is followed his 4:50 and f rst with the Xavier 4 x well for Xavier in the Shot Put. Centre, and Buf alo. T e day be- Diocesan Championship in the 800 sophomore champs in 8:44. T e spotlight is now on the gan with the Girls 3000m race 1600m two weeks before. He and For the freshmen, Aidan Smith Millrose Games this weekend, and T erese Gallagher of Bishop his teammates will take another of Xavier placed 19th in the 600 then the State Federation Cham- Kearney followed her Diocesan shot at their rivals at next week’s in 1:50 with teammate Conor pionships on March 5th, and Championship with a 4th place at 109th Millrose Games, the old- Bradwisch also turning in a sol- the Indoor National Champi- the Intersectional in 11:00. Jackie est and most prestigious indoor id race. Bryan Bostwick took his onships on March 12. By then, T ompson of Notre Dame Acad- meet in the country. T e high- turn at 300m. John Conroy of we will know if the ground hogs emy was right behind in 11:05. In light of the famous meet at T e Xaverian took 9th in the 1000 in were right, and if it is time to re- the 1500m, Jacqueline Gallagher Armory is the Wanamaker Mile 3:21 with Jack McDade of Arch- convene at Icahn Stadium for was also coming of a Diocesan which will feature US Olympi- bishop Molloy right behind in the outdoor season. Page 46 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Rockaway Times IN BROOKLYN 0% + $2000 Trade-In: On select new vehicles with approval thru Ford Credit; in lieu of all other Ford incentives; not all buyers qualify. 60 mos. at $16.67 p/mo, per $1000 fnanced; add tax, tags & MV fees; requires trade-in of 1995 or newer vehicle or terminates a non-Ford/Lincoln/Mercury lease 30 days prior to or 90 days after delivery. Take delivery by 2/29/16. Offcial Ford program; see dealer. $3,000 Over Book: Value based on ygqyyear, make, model, condition & mileage from Galves; not all vehicles qualify; see dealer. 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