Rockaway Times 81017
Rockaway Times 81017
Rockaway Times 81017
COURTHOUSE CURVEBALL
Developer Had Other Plans
COURTHOUSE CURVEBALL
HUSH-HUSH: DEVELOPER SOUGHT CHANGES
By Kevin Boyle lected the Harmony Group
in April 2013 to transform the
Maybe its time to call a mis- building into a state-of-the-art
trial on the courthouse deal. medical center. The City an-
Progress appears deadlocked nounced that it would transfer
and it appears evidence has the property for $50,000 with
been withheld from the jury the understanding the Harmo-
otherwise known as the Com- ny Group would invest some
munity Board. $10 million in a major over-
For those new to Rockaway, haul. A group of doctors were
theres a building at Beach 90- to be the main leaseholders.
01 Beach Channel Drive, which Local elected officials hailed
seems like its part of the mov- the news.
ie Groundhog Day, in which a But nothing happened for al-
character is stuck in a time loop most two years. On March 6,
and lives through and repeats 2015 the property was final-
the same day, every day. In this ly transferred to the new in-
never-changing story, the main vestors. Just two months lat-
character is what is known as er, however, Uri Kaufman of
the old Rockaway Courthouse. Harmony emailed the EDC to
Still managing to be stately say, The Doctors terminated
and iconic on the outside, the The inside of the courthouse (photo by Dan Guarino) the lease. It seems clear we
building is doing nothing other will not be doing this with the
than celebrating its 40th anni- struction boom and ferry boats walk shed. doctors. Of course, we have
versary as an unused, neglect- are full of interested and eager This was not supposed to be many other ways to get this
ed symbol of untapped poten- visitors, the courthouse is more the case when the New York project done, and thats what
tial. of a blight than ever with its City Economic and Develop- Id like to discuss with you.
As Rockaway enjoys a con- unsightly scaffolding and side- ment Corporation (EDC) se- Continued on page 3
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DEVELOPER Two months later, in ear- tion on another medical center
CHANGED PLANS ly January 2016, EDC asked is well underway on Beach
Continued from Page 2 Kaufman in an email if he had 105th Street and Rockaway
made any progress on con- Beach Boulevard.
In the weeks following, struction financing. Later When Harmony struck a deal
emails (secured through that month, T.K. Franz, who with the City, it had construc-
a Freedom of Information had taken over for Eisenman tion deadlines to meet. Its clear
Request by The Rockaway for EDC, emailed Kaufman such deadlines were never met.
Times) reveal that Kaufman stating, Im trying to buy We asked EDC why Kaufman
proposed the courthouse be as much time I can but well Interior shows decades of decay retains control. We asked why
used for childcare and Uni- need a financing commit- (photo by Dan Guarino) not retake possession and put
versal pre-K. There was also ment soon. Any luck on the minimum of 10,000 square feet out a new Request for Propos-
language about having a med- leasing end? is to be used for the provision als (especially since a medical
ical tenant but no ambulato- Kaufman replies: No of medical services. The pro- center is no longer needed and
ry surgery. change on the leasing front. ject shall contain a minimum a daycare was rejected by the
The email exchanges indi- We have someone that's ex- of three operating rooms and Community Board).
cated there was no pushback pressed strong interest but we one procedure room. It is an- The EDC Public Affairs re-
from the City on the new di- won't have anything firm for ticipated there will be multiple sponse was hardly illuminat-
rection. David Eisenman of 60-90 days. pre-operation and recovery ing: We are working with the
the EDC told Kaufman that This exchange makes clear rooms, as well as laboratory, development team to acti-
once EDC reviewed and ap- that almost three years af- pharmacy facilities. vate and revitalize this histor-
proved changes, Kaufman ter being awarded the court- Although Franz is just get- ic property. While one of the
would have to go back to house, the developer did not ting up to speed, it is clear that original tenants left the project,
the Community Board and have tenants lined up. the medical center proposal the team that was originally
present the updated project Days later, Franz becomes which was instrumental in get- awarded the development re-
before we could finalize any a bit more concerned. Uri: I ting Harmony the property for mains intact. Also, the project
modifications of our deed cant stall on your behalf an- just $50,000 was no longer in involved a land sale, so the
covenants. ymore. A meeting has been the works. property is currently privately
Which has never happened. called to discuss the status By March 2016 an email re- owned.
Community Board 14 has of your project today. As you vealed that a daycare, Harmo- Regarding the use of the site,
never been fully informed or know according to the deed ny Kids, was one planned use. we remain committed to work-
updated on changes, accord- you are in violation of the 75 Harmony Kids, according to ing with local stakeholders and
ing to CB14 Chair Dolores Orr. percent leased covenant and fi- Kaufman, was a separate entity seeing the former courthouse
In fact, Orr said on Tuesday, nancing covenant. I really hope from the Harmony Group that brought back to life in a way
that the Community Board your bank can come through originally secured the proper- that will serve the Rockaway
is on record opposing child- for you. ty. In a later email, Kaufman community.
care or school as a use for the Kaufman asks if EDC will ap- identified himself as a 99 per- The "privately owned" aspect
building. prove a daycare to be run in the cent owner in Harmony Kids. seemed a bit curious. We asked
At one point, the EDC basement. In addition to Harmony Kids, the EDC: They got a building
seemed concerned about the Franz replies: I cant go to Kaufman was seeking other for $50,000 simply because
Community Board. In Octo- the Board asking for the school tenants and identified a com- they promised to put millions
ber 2015 Eisenman emailed in the basement approval pany called Rockaway Fast into it. And if they fail to do
Kaufman: We received from while youre in violation of the Health & Rad as a potential so?
an inquiry from CB14 about financing covenant. tenant. The EDC spokesperson said,
the status of the project. As we Kaufman replies that he In June of last year, The The deed also requires the
have discussed, please check has a financing option with Rockaway Times asked Kauf- owner to comply with specif-
in with us before discussing terms that arent great and man if there was any news on ic construction milestones.
the child-care use publicly. is rounding third base with a the building. No, but soon, There are also safeguards that
We will get back to you this Department of Buildings per- was his reply. In September, would allow the City to take
week with proposed talking mit. The Rockaway Times inquired stronger action against the
points on the project status if Although this is almost nine again. Any news? Unfortu- owner if deed provisions are
that is OK. months after Kaufman first nately, no. On Tuesday of this not met.
The proposed talking alerted EDC that the medical week, more than four years af- In a call right before press
points never quite went pub- doctors were out and that an ter the City chose Harmony to time, an EDC official insisted
lic. In fact, a month later, in alternative use was suggested, transform the courthouse, we no modifications have been
November 2015, Kaufman Franz seems to be catching up. asked Kaufman if there was any made to the original plan or
told The Rockaway Times that In February 2016 Frantz asks news to report. He said in an deed and that Uri Kaufman
plans were before the Build- what the space will be used for email Expecting something was still searching for poten-
ings Department and that he under the new proposal. very, very soon. tial tenants and the courthouse
hoped to break ground in the He then quotes the original: Neither the EDC nor Harmo- was still set to be a medical
spring of 2016. He was con- The Purchaser shall be re- ny ever made public the news center. And yes, EDC would
sulting with a general con- quired to rehabilitate, recon- that the courthouse might be alert Community Board 14 if
tractor and a Space for Rent struct and expand the existing used as anything other than a any modification were likely to
sign was installed on the Building and convert it into medical center. Of course, such get City approval.
building. At the time, Kauf- an ambulatory surgical center a use is hardly a community So what will happen? We'll
man did not indicate that the with a minimum of 28,000 need now. In the years since have to wait (as we usually do
plans were for anything other square feet of space used for the courthouse was awarded to when it comes to the court-
than a medical center. medical purposes, of which a the Harmony Group, construc- house).
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Google Maps for Beach 227th another zone on the block,
Street because we dont ***** you will be ticketed. And weve
think the Breezy Point Surf Its only a matter of time, mentioned this before but its
Club has ever been known isnt it? The World Dog Surf- worth another warning. You
as being on any street at all. ing Championship was held might get ticketed if you drive
Were confident that nobody recently in Northern Califor- over the cobblestone at the end
in the history of humankind nia. Reports say the seas were of 116th instead of staying on
***** has ever said theyre going to not ruff and a doggone good the blacktop. We figure its a
Rockaway is hip, cool and Beach 227th Street. time was had by all. A pug ticket worth fighting. There are
all that. Were happy about boat pulled up to watch the no street markings (white lines
the new status. But not so ***** action and one dog looked or arrows) and cobblestone
happy when outsiders get Last week we printed a let- at a human surfer with great streets exist in other parts of
stuff wrong. Old Navy is sell- ter from Cheryl Thompson leash envy. Were thinking the city. Whos to say the cob-
ing a Rockaway 92nd Street who was annoyed that our Rockaway could be home to blestone isnt part of the street
t-shirt with a wave graphic. item about rain barrel give- the east coast championship. here?
Cool. They even added a zip aways did not specify that Rockaway has the largest
code: 11691. We cant decide barrels had to be reserved. dog park in Queens. Weve *****
if its ignorance or a big typo. Well, one of our generous certainly got the surfers. Co- Sal Albanese, running for
No matter how fast things readers, Ed Antonio, contact- wa-barka! Mayor again, has an advertise-
are changing in Rockaway we ed us to say he had an extra ***** ment on Politico.com. How
know Beach 92nd is still in and would happily offer it to Emergency responders, Much Do You Dislike Bill de
zip code 11693. Ms. Thompson. We put them including many lifeguards, Blasio? (Find out here). When
***** together, Ed made good on responded to reports of a you click through you go to a
Along the same lines, NY- his offer, and the story had a missing swimmer last Sun- DeBLAHmeter. You move your
Mag.com (New York Mag- happy ending. day afternoon. Fortunately, arrow to a level of dislike and
azine) published a very fa- ***** it was just a rumor and no life a suggested monetary dona-
vorable review of Rockaway Some readers have inquired saving was required. Still, tion to Sals campaign pops up.
but showed its DFD colors about the whereabouts of hats off to this great effort. Check it out at Sal2017.com
by breaking down the beach the Boyleing Points column. ***** *****
by street numbers. The guide In his most recent column a Drivers, here are a couple On Friday, August 4, a man
starts at Beach 3rd (youre not couple of weeks back, Boyle of things to watch out for on reportedly fatally jumped from
getting on to a beach there) said he was sick of himself Beach 116th. If you pay the 7800 Shore Front Parkway.
and continues to Beach 227th and would return sometime meters using the ParkNYC Our thoughts and prayers are
Street. They mustve used in September. app, if you move your car to with the family.
or
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people down, sometimes 116th Street. While walking even want to know when it
people trying to go to work at to the subway or back from a will end, I would just like
night cant because of people 14-hour-day in the city work- to know when it will start to
leaving the beach. Some peo- ing to support my family, I be cleaned up so I feel safe
ple come that dont respect get accosted by numerous sending my wife or daughters
Rockaway. They come and lit- people begging for money to the store for milk without
ter and they do not know the while the police stand around being threatened by these
rules and they do stuff that on their cell phones tex- zombies.
is dangerous or not allowed. ting, ignoring this act. From Scott Boston
Sometimes people even steal. a woman asking for money
We are having a large prob- at the subway turnstile tell-
lem with bicycles being tak- ing everyone its her birth-
Kudos to
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Perspective
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more police to try to stop
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to the beach reaching out to
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crime. I think they should my wife for cash. Why is this
Dear Editor: have more ferries at rush allowed? This is making our Dear Editor:
I am a 12-and-a-half-year- hour and at times when the community look like a virtual When my husband, Jim
old resident of Rockaway and most people are coming and living dead movie. There has and I decided to have a Tul-
I feel like the ferry was a very leaving the beach. Also in to be more than just me that ly Reunion Luncheon on
good addition to the Rock- the winter I think they don't sees this. When will it end? July 27, we asked friends
away community. The ferry need as many boats because I mean no disrespect to the for a great caterer. Everyone
has helped many Rockaway it will mostly be commuters. police, but come on guys, I named Boardwalk Bagel and
businesses. The people come Overall the ferry can be good watched a female panhandler Deli. We were delighted with
from the ferry and walk to the and bad for Rockaway. accost a child that obvious- the results. The appetizers,
beach or take the shuttle to Justin Aleman ly was on vacation with her salads and wraps were de-
different areas of Rockaway. parents getting screamed at licious and plentiful for our
Also the ferry has made com- Clean Up 116th to have them buy her a wa- 13 guests. Kudos to an out-
muting to and from work so termelon as the boys in blue standing caterer! P.S. Even
much easier. The ferry brings Dear Editor: stood by the bag check stand Vincent, who delivered our
people from the city and other I am writing because of ignoring the entire incident food, was on time and very
places to our neighborhood. the tremendous amount and having a conversation helpful!
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and $35) (without specialty per to transfer the design to your
tips), and is a great way to add a wood. or clear stain/coat. and using each tip on different
personalized touch to most any How to tips: 4- Practice layering. Layering angles. One project can require
smaller wood project. Most wood burning kits will the fill area of your design can using one or as many as six tips.
Supplies: come with instructions, but here make the difference in how 7- Age recommendations.
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A City Walk
at one point in NYC his- before the seat of power Theater was originally
tory actually was a wa- moved uptown. Old St. the Astor mansion. And
ter-filled canal that emp- Patrick's is also the scene Cooper Union was the
tied into the Collect Pond of the famous baptism site of Abraham Lincolns
that people fished and segment in the original famous Right makes
swam in. Having long ago Godfather movie and also Might speech!
been filled in, I crossed has a role in the Godfa- Continuing up Third
Canal easily and head- ther III sequel. But prob- Avenue and East 10th
ed into Little Italy, that ably more interesting is Street, you hit Grace Epis-
enclave home of Italian the 1836 riots that took copal Church. A beauti-
By Lou Pastina tory goes back to the ear- immigrants crammed in place there between the ful piece of architecture!
liest colonial times with just like the Chinese were. No-Nothing Nativists Finally crossing over to
When I asked my friend Columbus Park being the And to my luck the street who attacked the Cathe- the east side and walking
what he would like to do site of the infamous Five was closed off so I had free dral and the Catholics down across Park Ave-
for his recent birthday he Points. Many of the build- range walking uptown. To for being, well, Catholic! nue to Irving Place and
quickly responded with ings go back to the 18th my surprise, Little Italy Thankfully cooler heads heading north, you find
Peking Duck! I said, and 19th centuries. But the seemed to have expanded prevailed and the church yourself walking up to the
"Peking Duck?" Yes, he important thing to know is reversing a multi-decade survives surrounded by a only private park in all of
said, 28 Mott Street. And that the Peking Duck is ex- decline. Vibrant, alive, full peaceful cemetery. Manhattan: Gramercy
so, we went to the heart of cellent!! And with the meal of cheerful visitors and ge- Crossing Houston Park. In order to get into
Chinatown on Mott Street you get duck soup, which lato, the streets were elec- Street and going just a bit this park, you have to live
just around the corner Groucho would love. And tric in the late afternoon west to Lafayette Street, I in one of the cooperatives
from the bloody angle the dumplings are excel- sun-bathed paths. walked toward the Public surrounding the park,
on Doyers Street. Whats lent, too. Moving through Little Theater just south of St. and then they give you a
that? You dont know After a meal like that, Italy toward the north- Marks place and Coop- key! How cool is that. New
about the bloody angle? my friend decided to go ern section now known er Union. While most of York is filled with histo-
It was the sight of many home and rest. I, however, as NoLita, I came to Old this area is being eaten ry and beauty, and as the
Tong or gang wars in the decided to walk, so I head- St. Patricks Cathedral, up by NYU and their ev- weather cools off, get out
early 20th century. Now a ed uptown on Mulberry the refuge of early Irish er-growing sprawl, the and take a walk, its good
peaceful haven of restau- Street through Chinatown immigrants built in 1809, area itself is home to some for the soul and your
rants and shops, its his- across Canal Street, which and NYCs first cathedral very rich history, too. The health!
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were based on pricing informa- representative plus patients over
tion submitted by more than 160 65 were excluded, although in
By Peter Galvin, MD hospitals per year covering more 2014 almost half of those who
than 375,000 cases between 2011 underwent TKA or THA were 65
and 2015. They then compared or younger. In this study, the in-
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Total knee arthroplasty (re- eye-opening, to say the least. The study population included the device. It showed that insur-
placement) (TKA) and total hip The study was retrospective and over 40,000 patients with TKAs ance companies pay for implants
arthroplasty (THA) are very com- used data from a large, nation- and 23,500 patients with THAs. without knowing the brand or
mon procedures and the med- wide private health insurance For TKAs the ASP based on ONN model, and manufacturers do
ical costs associated with them plan. They looked at 45 million was $5,023 and the mean insur- not make the costs of their devic-
rank first and eighth in the U.S. individuals with medical claims ance payment was $10,604. For es available to the public. Making
respectively. The cost of the im- between 2011 and 2015. The pa- THAs the ASP was $5,619 and the this information available would
planted device is usually the larg- tients that were included in the mean insurance payment was allow insurance companies, hos-
est expense associated with these study were all younger than 65, $11,751. Based on the differences pitals, and manufacturers to ne-
procedures. It has been alleged were admitted to hospitals, and between ASP and mean insur- gotiate prices and lower the cost
that health insurance companies had at least one claim for TKA ance payment, it was estimated of implants. To me, especially in
pay without knowledge of the ac- or THA and at least one implant that the cumulative difference in this age of scrutiny of health in-
tual cost and model of the device. payment. Payment for implants payment, or overpayment if you surance costs and coverage, this
Recently a study done at Bostons is the total paid by payers to sur- will, was $225.3 million for TKA would make an awful lot of sense.
Childrens Hospital was pub- gical centers including co-pays, and $199.7 million for THA. In For more information go to www.
lished. The purpose of the study deductibles, and coinsurance. other words, the total amount the ecri.org/components/PriceGuide/
was to look at the costs of the de- Although implant prices vary by insurance companies paid was or http://hcupnet.ahrq.gov/
vices and compare them to the brand and model, the average twice as high as the average sell- Please direct questions and
amount of insurance payments. selling prices (ASPs amount ing price of the device resulting in comments to editor@rockaway-
The results of the study were paid by surgical centers to man- hundreds of millions of dollars of times.com
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AUGUST IS THE MONTH OF REST 4-0 Beach Channel Rockaway, NY 718 945 5885
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Summer always seems to I love the summer because Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
come upon us quickly and be- the warmth of the sun in
fore you know it, Fourth of July summer position helps me to
is here. The beginning of the slow down and take in nature
summer is busy: making plans around me. I focus in on the
for all sorts of activities, cele- worlds of insects, plants and
brations, reunions, get-togeth- birds, looking at details, not-
ers. That has all been done! ing behaviors or formations
Now is the time to rest. When I and patterns. Just for the ex-
first started dealing with Italy perience of it all. Doing that
for business and then visiting, allows my mind to quiet and
on holiday, I loved the fact thats when I can take a look
that everything closed in Au- at my life, my family, friends,
gust! It is changing now, but and see things. Maybe come
one whole month was devoted to realizations, understand
to rest, relaxation and holiday. something, be more com-
I think it is so great to have passionate, whatever arises.
that embedded in a culture. Sometimes big changes need
At our yoga studio, the to happen and if we dont give
pose of the month is savasa- ourselves time to rest, stop
na (corpse pose). It usual- and allow whatever it is to
ly comes at the end of a yoga arise, the changes will never
class. The form or shape of the happen. Then, well wake up
pose is lying on the mat, legs one day and say, What hap-
apart, arms to the side, palms
facing up. It is a relaxation
pened? All that time passed?
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body, ease in the mind, soft-
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GET FIT BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT p.m. ZUMBA UNDER THE STARS
Beach 59th Street Playground Thursday, August 17, 5 p.m. RIIS WALK UP AND PADDLE Beach 108th Hockey Rink
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BEACH CLEANUP Join Lisa G for outdoor zumba
Team Leaders. Jump rope and dance Free kayaking for ages 6 and up. No
Beach 105th Street Caribbean Carnival style!
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Join the mermaids and help keep the
Sunday, August 13, beach clean. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m.
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. KARAOKE AT RIIS SUMMER CAMPFIRES
AVOID THE DAY POP UP Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. Riis Park Beach Bazaar Riis Park Beach Bazaar
BOOKSTORE 14 SCULPTORS: SUNSET PHO- Happy hour and karaoke with DJ Share songs and enjoy smores
Rockaway Brewing Company TOGRAPHY WITH JOHN GRILLO Nicky B. near the fire.
Beach
ach 8
80th
hSStreet
treet Pheffer Amato Kicks
Off Back-To-School
Supply Drive
OPEN 4
Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun
DAYS/WEEK
This past Monday, August
7, Assemblywoman Stac-
cess. We are a generous,
tightly-knit community,
8am-6pm ey Pheffer Amato started a
two-month back-to-school
and have always come to-
gether to support each oth-
200+
0
0+ Vendor
200+ Vendoo Spaces!
p supply drive at her district er, she said.
Both indoor and outdoor office located at 95-16 Rock- Supplies for students of
away Beach Boulevard. The all ages, K-12, will be ac-
drive will collect basic sup- cepted. Needed supplies in-
plies, such as backpacks, clude: Pens, pencils, rulers,
notebooks, pens and rulers pencil sharpeners, compo-
for students every weekday sition notebooks, erasers,
between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., loose-leaf paper, crayons,
until Friday, September 29. paper folders, backpacks,
Free parking VENDORS WELCOME Bicycle Racks Available "All children need basic magic markers, index cards,
supplies to succeed," Phef- dividers, paper clips, three-
Unlimited: Fresh Fruits & Veggies fer Amato said. "But having ring binders, post it notes,
Housewares Groceries Clothing Watches been a paraprofessional for and anything else you iden-
Sunglasses Toys Food Italian Ices Antiques years, everyone knows not tify that are needed for local
collectibles gifts sneakers Closeout Items every child gets equal ac- students.
Cell phone Accessories Jewelry Furniture cess. I'm doing this drive For further information on
because I know that the how you can donate and oth-
and So much more. Rockaway community will er general questions, contact
917-528-5554 step up to make sure all lo- Pheffer Amatos office at 718-
350 Beach 80th Street FarRockawayFlea@gmail.com cal students have the basic 945-9550 or email: amatos@
Far Rockaway, NY 11693 www.FarRockawayFlea.com tools for educational suc- nyassembly.gov
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WOOD FLOORING & WOOD WORK is designated for service of process. lawful act or activity
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recreation assistant for our CLASSES L.L.C. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. 11372. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
morning program. Free DIYer classes. of State of New York (SSNY) on
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assist seniors in social activities. (SSNY) on 06/30/17. Office location:
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The mystery of tune up. $3500 110 16 LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful purpose.
917-435-9732 Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on
love is greater 7/11/17. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig Notice of Formation RH & FL LLC, Art. of
as agent upon whom process against Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on
than the mystery DRIVERS WANTED may be served & shall mail process 5/31/2017. Office location: Queens Coun-
of death. Belle Rock
110-12 Liberty Ave., Richmond Hill,
NY 11419. General Purpose.
ty. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC
upon whom process against it may be
Oscar Wilde Call: 718-945-5555 or served. SSNY shall mail copy of process
Notice of Formation of FLOUR BAK- to: The LLC, 35-09 Leavitt St, Flushing, NY
718-634-8282 ING LLC. Articles of Organization 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity.
filed with the Secretary of State of
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Pursuant to the lien granted by N.Y. Lien Law 182, Metro Storage, LLC, as managing agent for Lessor, will sell by public Office location: Queens County.
auction (or otherwise dispose) personal property (in its entirety) belonging to the tenants listed below to the highest bidder SSNY designated as agent of LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of
to satisfy the lien of the Lessor for rental and other charges due. The said property has been stored and is located at the
upon whom process against it may NY (SSNY) on 7/26/17. Cty: Queens
respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.Storagestuff.bid beginning
five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyers premium be served. SSNY shall mail a copy SSNY desig as agent upon whom
will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage, LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial of process to Flour Baking LLC, process against may be served &
or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as general
household items unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or
Attention Ira Lampert, 18-25 127th shall mail process 118-21 Queens
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Brooklyn, NY 11235
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www.Storagestuff.bid mail copy of process to the LLC, 144-29 copy of process to The LLC 71-38
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Way Back
In Breezy
By Katie Lucev, Mentored by Rockaway Beach Historian, Emil R. Lucev, Sr. Here we have some Breezy Point throwbacks. Notice that Mar-
di Gras was a tradition even back in 1921!
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By Kami-Leigh Agard 377 Beach 92nd St. Sunday, August 13 Just one warning. If you plan on
Saturday, August 12 2 p.m. stepping up to the mic, get there
Here comes the Rockaway 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Make a beeline to Bungalow Bar, early so you can sign up for the
Groan, (succinctly coined by Come ready to sing, dance and and while enjoying the scenic bay, lineup because it gets packed!
Rockaway Times Publisher, play to the frenzied latin tropical great food and fabulous cocktails, But fear not, sip on Connollys
Kevin Boyle)! With an eclectic music of Parranda Vallenata. Find be prepared to get goose bumps world-famous pia coladas as you
lineup of live music, theater, arts out why they are dubbed as La as musician and epic songster, Sal vibe to great live music!
all against a backdrop of our mejor experiencia of Puerto Ri- The Singer serenades you with his 155 Beach 95th St.
beautiful boardwalk, ocean and can music that will have you on arousing voice. As all your senses
bay front, why leave Rockaway in your feet dancing and sweating! literally sizzle, stay and release it Thursdays
the summertime! With our August Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th Con- all with live DJ music. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
days winding down, this is the cession 377 Beach 92nd St. Rockaway Brewing Companys
place to be! Open Mic Night features an eclec-
Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 tic array of musicians and vocalists
LIVE MUSIC: 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. who take the stage to share their
Friday, August 11 Mardi Gras will be here before Cant get enough of the Surf live music. Of course, guitarist
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. you know it. Start the party early Clubs Captains Gig? Head back extraordinaire, Jammin' Jon, and
Big band, Big Squid brings the with the Mardi Gras Band and the to catch the Cabaret Trio. Irish crooner, John Baxter are lo-
boardwalk down again with their Breezy Point Surf Clubs Captains 1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy cal favorites, but dont be afraid to
squidalicious acoustic blues, Gig. Make sure to stop at the Surf Point. take the mike and share your mu-
rock and jazz music. Not an Club booth for a parking voucher. sical talents! 415 Beach 72nd St.
evening to resist, much less The $10 voucher gets you a drink Sunday, August 13
miss their enthralling perfor- inside. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. OTHER ART NEWS
mance! 1 Beach 227th Street, Breezy The BEasy Band will easily have RAA offers a wide variety of art
Caracas, Beach 106th Con- Point you grooving to their soul-reach- classes, including Oils & Acrylics
cession ing jazz music. Their lineup of Painting and Screen Printing. To
Saturday, August 12 Psychedelic Meditations will receive weekly updates on series
Friday, August 11 9 p.m. transport you to another time and of classes and one-time work-
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rogers may be Rockaways old- space, where all that mattered was shops, email: j.dalid@raanyc.org.
Set sail with seafaring acous- est pub serving pints since 1919, you, the musicians aand pure po- Vaudeville By the Sea (VBS)
tic gypsy soul band, Stell & but tonight take a dip into the foun- etic music. Also dont be surprised kicks off in August! Inspired by the
Snuggs. From instrumental tain of youth as Keegan and Soogs if you get another taste of groova- amazing talent exhibited at Rock-
Brazilian street music (choro), brings the house down, playing liciousness with big band, Big away Brewery Companys open
Colombian cumbia, cajun, ret- their eclectic blend of American Squid. mic night, Echantress Shane Kul-
ro-pop, and their own original classics. This will be a night that will Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th Con- man invites folks to join in! VBS
music, Stell & Snuggs beckons have you on your feet! cession is auditioning for actors and the
you to a musical sailing ad- 203 Beach 116th St. house band. To schedule your
venture, where you definitely Sunday, August 13 audition, email: love@enchant-
wont want to jump ship. Saturday, August 12 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. edembodiment.com. The show
Low Tide Bar, Beach 97th 9 p.m. Grab some grub and catch the will be at the end of August!
Concession You wont want to miss this outstanding views while Girls On
18-piece ska band take over the Tap rocks out at the Bayhouse. Theater in Rockaway (Yes, Rock-
Friday, August 11 deck of Thai Rock. The NYC Ska 500 Bayside Dr, Breezy Point away has its own theater compa-
9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Orchestra will be playing jazz ny!)
Umas gets jazzy with breathy and blues, and of course ska, rock Saturday, August 19 Tickets for Rockaway Theatre
tunes from Tim Otto & The Free steady and reggae. Note theres a 4p.m. to 8 p.m. Companys grand production of
Ride Trio. This rather genius $10 cover to pay the band mem- Head to Fort Tilden for mem- The Elephant Man are now up for
ensemble with Tim Otto on bers. orable music revue featuring in- sale. Tickets sell quickly, so seize
tenor sax, the incomparable 375 Beach 92nd Street ternationally renowned artists the chance to get your hands on
Simon Chardiet on bass and including the immensely popular some! The Elephant Man will be
Mike Severino on drums will Sunday, August 13 Irish singer-songwriter Niall Con- showing September 15, 16, 17, 21,
have you bobbin your head 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. nolly and other esteemed musi- 22, 23, 24. See why NYC theater
and tappin' your feet as they Get ready for an amazing cians at the Rockaway Artists Alli- critics are declaring this theatri-
dish out their soulful acoustics. jam session with Rockaways ances sTudio 7 Gallery. cal production a must-see for all.
92-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd. legendary bass player Simon Fort Tilden, Breezy Point Visit:www.rockawaytheatrecom-
Chardiet, and musician and pany.org
Friday, August 11 songster, Victor "Vic" Ruggie- Tuesdays
5 p.m. ro, known for this raw Bronx- 8 p.m. to Midnight Got info on live music and art ex-
Head down to Bungalow Bar, tinged vocals. Who knows what ConnollysStock ever-popu- hibitions coming up in Rockaway
where Rockaways own Win- they will serve up between their lar Open Mic Night! Rockaways and Broad Channel? Send it to-
ston McBoogie rocks your af- diverse collaboration featuring long-standing seasonal Irish dive kami@rockawaytimes.com with the
ternoon with the best of the blues, rockabilly, punk, bebop, pub, Connollys, is fertile ground subject line: Rockaway Music and
Beatles, The Who, U2, Elvis, reggae, blues, ska and rocksteady. for an eclectic assortment of sea- Art!!! Please include band/musician
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl This is one you definitely dont soned and green local musicians, name, performance or exhibition ti-
Jam, Foo Fighters, Motown want to miss! and vocalists looking to test out tle, location, date and time. Looking
classics and much more! Riis Park Beach Bazaar new material to a cheering crowd. forward to hearing from you!
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The Graybeards
Would like to thank the following
for this years 15th Annual
Family Fun Run In memory of Eileen M. Lavin
ALWAYS RUN WITH YOUR HEART
Sponsors
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Connollys * Community House * Flynn & Flynn * Pico *
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Special Thanks
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Amato. BCAC-Jon Walters Fr. Sweeney, Fr. Cunningham and the St. Francis de Sales Rectory Staff;
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great event
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GRAYBEARDS FAMILY FUN RUN RESULTS
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first, followed by Fred Murgida and Tom Patchett. Here are the rest of the results:
PLACE TIME NAME 54 29'32 CHARLIE KINZIE
1 18'45 PATRICK GOLDBERG 55 29'33 CONSTANTINE PAPANOPOULOS
2 18'53 FRED MURGIDA 56 29'40 JOHN HENLEY
3 19'04 TOM PATCHETT 57 29'45 JEANINE ZOCKS
4 20'04 ALEX GOLDBERG 58 29'54 AVA MOLLAGHAN
5 20'11 JOHN CONROY 59 29'56 KATHLEEN CONTI
6 20'18 THOMAS ANICH 60 30'06 RUSSELL HAUK
7 21'03 KIERNAN SMITH 61 30'07 KATIE ROVENTINI
8 21'18 JAMES MERCER 62 30'08 SHANNON TUFFEY
9 21'38 DIEGO FERREYRA 63 30'08 KAYSEA JENKUSKY
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11 21'50 JIM BUTLER 65 30'18 TIM MURPHY
12 22'04 MATT MARTEN 66 30'21 SRATI KATOPODIS
13 22'12 SEAN O'CONNOR 67 30'34 FINN ZAM
14 22'22 JASON BLANK 68 30'42 JILL MCDADE
15 23'14 KYLE FABISZEWSKI 69 30'42 KATHY ROVENTINI
16 23'21 CONNOR MONAHAN 70 31'05 KASEY BRACKEN
17 23'40 LIAM GILROY 71 31'07 MEGAN YOUNGBERG
18 24'17 CAROLINE GIFFORD 72 31'39 JOAN WILLIAMS
19 24'34 RYAN EHERT 73 32'06 REILLY NICHTERN
20 24'43 JAMES BUCKLEY 74 32'09 KAILEY AIKEN
21 24'48 DYLAN TOUHEY 75 32'20 GAIL ALLEN
22 24'52 MEGHAN MURPHY 76 32'22 KIM GREEN
23 25'11 PAUL MONAHAN 77 32'26 JOHANNA SCHILLING
24 25'17 JACK BUTLER 78 32'26 MATTHEW STACK
25 25'24 STEVE GIFFORD 79 32'29 JOSEPH JENKUSKY
26 25'33 KERRY BRADY 80 32'35 BRIAN MANLEY
27 25'35 SIOBHAN FITZGERALD 81 32'46 MAZ COOUGHLIN
28 26'02 KIERA PRICE 82 32'46 MARILYN BAPTISTE
29 26'09 FRED CORNISH 83 32'49 JESSICA EHERT
30 26'19 JUDY AIKEN 84 33'05 OCTAVIO LOPEZ
31 26'28 BRIGIT BUTLER 85 33'24 PATRICK TRAINOR
32 26'28 MIKEY O'SULLIVAN 86 33'33 CIAAN JACOBS
33 26'30 MATTY O'SULLIVAN 87 33'49 MARYANN POLANCO
34 26'30 DAN MCCARTHY 88 33'55 TOMMY HART
35 26'54 GREGORY HENSCHEL 89 33'57 KELSIE DEVIN
36 26'59 MARGARET TOLAN 90 33'57 MARYANN YOUNGBERG
37 27'00 JAMES GOLDBERG 91 33'58 BRIELLE BRENNAN
38 27'13 KEVIN JACOBS 92 34'28 KATHY KIRK
39 27'13 MOLLY GREEN 93 34'34 PABLO MARQUEZ
40 27'17 LOGAN MONAHAN 94 34'46 BERT ROBBINS
41 27'30 DAN DREW 95 35'01 MARYANN POLANCO
42 27'54 JACK DEBOER 96 35'31 JAMIE FRANCHOCK
43 27'59 ROB LAPRICE 97 35'52 JOSE MIRANDA
44 28'05 MEGAN MURRAY 98 36'30 PATRICIA LOUGHRAN
45 28'06 DEVIN PARCHMENT 99 36'50 DAVE RONESS
46 28'22 ANDREA SMITH 100 39'14 JACKIE MCGINTY
47 28'39 JIMMY PRICE 101 39'23 NICK COUGHLIN
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