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QUEENS TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 23, NO. 31 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 25 CENTS CONGRATULATIONS Bioswale’s are the New Trash Receptacles NEW YORK SHARKS and Breading Grounds for Mosquitoes The City of New York installed bioswales which are ultimately becoming trash containers and standing water hazards. As we all know, standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. After asking many residents about the bioswale in front of their property all want to know why summons are issued to taxpaying residents for not cleaning the trash from these mosquito breeding garbage pits called bioswales. Before the installation of bioswales, with the tremendous scare of “West Nile Virus” to the health of people, did anyone investigate the possibility that bioswales in high water table areas could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes? The only people who have benefited from implementation of bioswals are the installers. The cost to build a bioswale is $2,600.00 plus. The Taxpayers Pictured above is what happens to a bioswale in an (Continued on page 2) area with a high water table the water remains in pit. Trophy presented to owner Andra Douglas and WFA National Champions New York Sharks as they Eleventh Annual Feast in Honor of tackle their way winning 27-21 against long time challengers Minnesota Vixen. See story on page 4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Officially Announces Re-election Bid For NYS Assembly 23rd District Pictured at the 11th annual Feast in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is this year’s Grand Marshal Assemblywoman Ari Espinal, with Councilmember Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato says she’s to Francisco Moya , Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Al Perna, St. Leo’s ready to fight for our community. See story on page 2. and everyone who makes this feast a special staple of Corona year after year! One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 Whirl With Merle by Merle Exit EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE, ALL AROUND NYC by Merle Exit Two days of perfect weather interests including art. Queens There are many boat tours to get Doug and the kids explored and ways a fabulous sunset and deck as my nephew, Douglas Spires, Museum and the Unisphere! a glimpse of New York City and talked with the owner. Hailey with outdoor seating and bar. drove from PA to Queens to visit They were both impressed by can get costly for two adults and loved this place. Me? I was a Weekends, including Thursday, me. Douglas is a 21 year veteran the panorama but the art exhibi- children who might be charged a few doors away exploring an brings a live band (vs. corpses). serving in the US Air Force as tions weren’t Haley’s “taste.” price for adults. We departed via Italian bakery and indulging in a For those wishing to participate Technical Sargeant. PA and that Unisphere area was busy with taxi to the Hunters Point South sfogliatelle. I had wanted to check in water activities, you can rent a story in itself is quite longer, so dancing, music and the fountain, ramp of the NYC Ferry system. out Murray’s Cheese as a topic for jet ski, kayak or standup paddle. I’m skipping lots of details. What of course. A bit of a splashing At this location you can view the an article. While the three went None of us did. We simply en- counts is that I haven’t seen himin experience for the both of them. Empire State Building and United off to another art gallery, I went joyed the food. about 15 years and that he brought I also pointed out the former State Nations. Although we did not into the shop. I could in no way Alex and Hailey got up and his two off springs with him, Pavilion and its role in the movie get off any of the stops the boat do a tasting at this point but will danced. So cute to see them. Hai- who I had never met. OMG I’m Men in Black. docks at: Greenpoint; North Wil- certainly return. ley had her dance move and Alex a Great Aunt (as well as being a More talking and getting to liamsburg; South Williamsburg; Why go back to Queens the could care less how he looked as great aunt). know each other brings dinner DUMBO; to Piere11 in Wall St. same way when you can see long as he was dancing. I would I wasn’t sure that he was bring- time. What will satisfy everyone? You can ride atop and take photos more of the city from Wall St. to not have expected anything dif- ing 11-year-old Alex and 13-year- I turn to California Pizza Kitchen and video that include the Statue Rockaway. Having explained that ferent. old Hailey and sort of prepared my for that and we are off to Atlas of Liberty at a distance and get up when you see a photo of the Uni- One other option to eating mind of two adults until I viewed Park. Instead of having dessert close to the World Tower and One sphere, it connotes the borough out was picking up a couple of the car door opening and children there, we trek to a Stop and Shop World building. of Queens, the sight of the Coney steamed lobsters and shrimp from coming out. Lunch first. We for snacks and breakfast food. It With so many areas of Manhat- Island parachute is paired with the Crossbay Seashell Seafood, first all agreed on getting grub from is now late in the evening when tan to get a taste of New York City borough of Brooklyn. calling ahead. It is a great idea to U-Me Sushi and have it delivered. we get back. Douglas now has to life, I chose Greenwich Village Dinnertime where I chose do if you are taking the Rockaway What to do to not waste an af- find a parking spot. It took him hoping to satisfy all. Flagged a Thai Rock to chow down on due ferry to Wall St. since you are ternoon of youngsters who have two and a half hours to finally taxi to Sixth Avenue and Bleeker to both the food and atmosphere. able to bring your own food on never been to….NEW YORK park the car and required a train St. with the first stop at Grom Location at Beach 92nd St. looks the boat. I think you might have CITY! After chatting, I con- and two buses to get back to my for authentic gelato.Walked up onto the water just under the to provide your own napkins and/ cluded that Haley had a ton of house. No more using the car! the block to an art gallery which Crossbay Bridge. There is al- or bib, though. NEW YORK SHARKS WIN WFA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME by Merle Exit Photo by Dana Sparkling. Karma and history once again York clenched the title with a score them to play it up with the Sharks IWFL in more than an edge of your the decision to purchase the team played a part with the New York of 27-21 in this July 27nail biting having little time to learn the rules seat battle as the Vixen took it at the 20 years ago using her 401K and re- Sharks women’s professional foot- game. and practice as they vied in New last minute with double overtime. cently sold it to the parents of one of ball team not only winning the third Let’s look back again to the year York with the Sharks winning the Although they went on to play in the players who will now rename the round playoff and heading for the 1999 when the New York Sharks game. that Championship game, they did team. This was the final season for WFA National Championship game were a flag football team and the These two teams met again in not score the win. against the Minnesota Vixen, New women’s tackle Vixen challenged 2016 in a semi-final game with the As herstory has it Douglas made (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9 New York Sharks Win WFA Championship Game (Continued from page 4) Let’s also emphasize that it was Sharks championship win in 2002, Head Coach Fabian Alesandro and assisting for this 2018 season and the New York Sharks and what bet- Assistant Coach Kyle Copeland playing a part in their glorious win. ter way to end the long run than with that guided them into the winning Some long time players, like Tia the National Championship title and game. Alesandro has been with the Hopkins, refused to leave the fam- remaining the “winningest” and team since 2010 in various coaching ily. Hopkins became the General longest operating women’s tackle positions. Manager as well as Offensive Line football team in the world! Sometimes you just need to be Coach. This is the first time since 2004 supportive and play another game Another story that needs to that the New York Sharks appeared as Quarterback Karen Mulligan be told involves a player, Nhandi in a National Championship game. came back this season after retir- Brown. Nhandi expressed interest In 2002, operating as a full tackle ing last year. “Mulli” has been with in playing football before the age team with the IWFL, the Sharks the Sharks since 2006 first starting of 10 as her father, Pat coached vied against the Austin Outlaws with the positions of defensive end football as well as becoming the and tucked that title under their and defensive tackle.

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