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Little North Pole Lights Up Sunday

By Katie McFadden year’s win, Mure says there’s a
little something extra in store
The Little North Pole is ready for Sunday’s lighting. “Winning
to make spirits bright for yet was a great feeling, and we plan
another holiday season. On on going in to this year’s light-
Sunday, December 8, the win- ing with a little extra finesse to
ning home of ABC’s “Great the display. We got something
Christmas Light Fight” will new that we’re gonna reveal
illuminate once again, wow- the night of the lighting,” Mure
ing all who stop by to see it said. “We’re looking forward to
and raise money for a worthy it.”
cause—the Juvenile Diabetes Sunday’s lighting ceremony
Research Foundation. will have a little something for
For more than 20 years, Joe everyone. The pre-show fea-
Mure’s Little North Pole (144- turing local school and dance
03 Neponsit Ave) has been daz- groups, kicks off at 2 p.m. The
zling adults and children alike. main show, emceed by Goum-
Each year, with a show full of ba Johnny and Joe Causi, will
festive performances, a count- kick off at 3:15 p.m. This will
down from 10 and the hit of a include a full lineup of pro-
button, the home in Neponsit own Little North Pole was cal home was declared the win- fessional performers, includ-
comes to life with thousands put on a national stage with ner, earning them the coveted ing Lime, the 1980s disco duo,
of lights, sky-high toy soldiers, ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Great Christmas Light Fight known for hits like “Your Love”
a lifelike carousel, animated Fight,” a televised competition trophy and a $50,000 prize, and “Angel Eyes.” The event
figures that transport imagi- of some of the best decorated which Mure donated right to will also include plenty of food
nations to Santa’s workshop holiday homes in the country. one of the reasons he lights the donated by local businesses,
and more. And this year, Mure The Little North Pole episode Little North Pole each year—in and a special visit by the big-
says there’s an extra surprise in was filmed during the lighting hopes of one day finding a cure gest celebrity of the night—
store for Sunday’s lighting. ceremony in 2017, and in 2018, for juvenile diabetes. Santa Claus—who will have
Last December, Rockaway’s when the episode aired, the lo- Carrying on the spirit of last Continued on page 4
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LITTLE NORTH POLE continues to help. According to impacted his ability to do some That motivation to keep it
Continued from Page 2 Mure, over the past few years, of the heavy lifting required to going comes from frequent re-
that money has helped with the make the tremendous display minders that there’s more to
toys for all of the kids in attend- development of a closed loop perfect each year. But luckily, be done. “A number of times
ance. “We’re hoping for a great system, serving as an artificial Mure has plenty of elves around throughout the year, I get phone
night,” Mure said. pancreas. “That’s something that work to keep the magic of calls from parents of little chil-
While the show is free, dona- that has been FDA approved the Little North Pole alive. dren who have just been di-
tions are encouraged the night and is something that people “I needed a lot of help this agnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
of the lighting and through- with juvenile diabetes are now year. It’s not easy and it’s a And it breaks my heart to hear
out the holiday season. Mure wearing on their waistbands. lot of stress, but I have a lot of the fear in their voices and the
has the electric bills and costs It has changed how people good friends that came out and uncertainty of how life is going
associated with the show cov- live, tremendously. It keeps took on some special roles and to be for their kids. And I do my
ered out of pocket, so that all their blood sugar leveled and have been working around the best to sit down and educate
donations made go directly to has made things much easier,” clock. Richie Keane has been and help them. I help with doc-
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Mure said, adding that the im- key. We got Tony O, who’s been tors, things they can do, and it’s
Foundation, a cause with deep provements are ongoing. “I’ve out here every weekend. We just terrible. It’s one of the worst
meaning to the Mure family. been on the board of directors got Johnny Lights, who got his things that can happen to a par-
Through doing the Little North for JDRF for over 20 years and nickname from the show. He ent, when their kid is diagnosed
Pole, Mure has been able to do- it appears as though they’ve stepped up and he and Jodi with some sort of disease,”
nate a few million dollars to the found a way to prolong diabetes spent a tremendous amount of Mure said. “So we want to make
cause over the years. Last year, from coming out in a child by time revamping the garage this sure that we try and find a way
with the help of the $50K prize up to two years. That’s a pretty year. John Reinhardt has been to stop it from happening.”
from the Great Christmas Light major breakthrough that’s hap- working on a new addition to So on Sunday, the show will
Fight, they were able to donate pening as we speak. So there’s the house, which is part of the go on. The Little North Pole
around $200,000. all these good things.” But he’s surprise. Tom Burke has been will light again, with Santa, and
“We told them to send that not done yet. “It’s not enough. tremendous. And that’s just surprises and smiles across the
money directly toward research We need to do more. We’re still to name a few. We’ve got a lot faces of all who come to enjoy
for the cause,” Mure said. This looking, hoping and praying more friends and neighbors it. To help make it a success,
year, Mure expects the new for a cure,” Mure said. that have been out there help- donations are encouraged.
CEO of JDRF to attend this That’s why this year, the show ing. It’s been a challenge to Donations can be made at the
year’s ceremony to give some will go on. This year, Mure has bring the Little North Pole to- Little North Pole (144-03 Nep-
updates about how that money been dealing with some health gether this year, but we’re not onsit Ave) or online at www.lit-
has helped the foundation and issues of his own, which has going anywhere,” Mure said. tlenorthpole.org
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BOYLEING POINTS Earth turns. Yeah, I get that.

It turns sideways. And speak-
ing of sideways, I still think
people at the equator are
tracted because it’s so damn
dark so damn early and I
check online to find out when
sunset is in New York. It’s 4:29
standing sideways. They’re p.m. and I see that sunrise
perpendicular people. With occurred at 7:04 a.m. I won-
all that gravity, I don’t how der what it’s like down South
they stand. They should real- a bit and see that Charleston,
ly be pulled to the Earth and South Carolina has its sun-
would be better off just lying set at 5:13 p.m., just about
on their side. 45 minutes later. I get that
When I say this with a the further you move west-
straight face, I put myself in ward in a time zone, the later
danger. Educated people start things happen. But science
The Gravity Of Ignorance looking around for weapons

to hit me with. They’re smart
people but not smart enough
gets me again. I figure that
since Charleston’s sunset is
5:13, they must have a later
I believe the Earth is round upside down? Gravity keeps to get me to understand, sunrise. Right? No! Sunrise
or at least spherical, so I’m them glued to their Earth but they’d rather just hit me. there is 7:07. Just three min-
not a flat-earther. Though I they’re upside down, right? I went to a story on the utes later than here.
think if you get to the end of They start telling me it’s rel- NASA website and the first They have 40 more minutes
Far Rockaway, you might fall ative and in space, north sentence said, “in space there of sunlight than we do. Don’t
off the planet. But I digress. doesn’t mean up, and south is no up or down.” So, let me check my math, that’s for an-
Whenever I want to get doesn’t mean down. ask. If I’m on the moon and other column. It seems that
people screaming at me, I As my face looks more and I look at the earth, it looks Earth's orbit and tilt factor in
show them how dumb I am. more befuddled, their face round. With a super-duper and blah, blah, blah. Don’t
They start off patiently try- turns redder and redder. telescope I would prove that get me started on tilting.
ing to tell me why people in They look like they might hit nobody is walking upright. Anyway, no surprise, we’re
the Southern Hemisphere me when I wonder aloud how Except for those standing at in the dark more than oth-
aren’t upside down. If the the water from the oceans the north pole. My educated ers; me more than most. And
world is shaped like a bas- doesn’t just spill out. Is grav- friends give up and tell me to moral of the story—if you
ketball and they’re on the ity that strong? watch a science show. want to get mad, try to ex-
bottom, shouldn’t they be They try telling me the Which I do. But I get dis- plain science to me.
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Backing a Brother in Blue

By Katie McFadden people to help lift his spirits even
more by sending him a holiday
A boy in blue could use some card or note wishing him well or
reminders that he’s not alone. thanking him for his service as
Recently, a story about an NYPD an officer, so he knows that he’s
officer who has fallen on hard not alone.
times, has been making the They can be sent to Mike Vinit-
rounds on social media, as he sky, C/O Coney Island Hospital,
could use all the support he can 2601 Ocean Parkway Rm. 430B,
get. Brooklyn, NY 11235.
An NYPD Police Officer Additionally, Vinitsky can use
named Mike Vinitsky who some financial help. He is forced
worked at the 71st Precinct in to have 24-hour health aides as-
Brooklyn has been impacted signed to him and is covering
by a number of health issues. this and medical costs himself.
In 2007, as Vinitsky was guard- To help cover the costs, friends
ing a prisoner at a hospital, have set up a GoFundMe ac-
the prisoner got his hands on a count for him. Search “Mikhail
metal post from a hospital bed Vinitsky” on GoFundMe.com to
and struck the officer in the find the page to donate. As we go
head, causing serious injuries. and unable to speak. He is only started to learn about his story. to press, more than $19,000 has
Those injuries led to Vinitsky able to communicate with use As word spreads, he’s getting been raised so far.
being forced to retire in 2010. of a computer system. more and more visits from fel- A group to share messages of
As if that wasn’t bad enough, The only family that Vinitsky low brothers and sisters in blue. support and to share updates on
in July of this year, Vinitsky suf- has is his 80-year-old mother, Even local officers, including Vinitsky has also been set up on
fered a heart attack. Following who suffers from Alzheimer’s, some retirees and an officer Facebook. Search “Mike Vinit-
the heart attack, it was discov- so she is unable to visit him of- from the 101st Precinct have sky Support Group” on Face-
ered that Vinitsky has ALS (Lou ten, leaving Vinitsky effective- reached out to Vinitsky directly book.com to see updates. Al-
Gehrigs Disease). He is now ly—alone. However, that start- or visited him. though it’s not easy for him to
at Coney Island Hospital, on a ed to change a few weeks ago As the holidays approach, respond, Vinitsky says he reads
feeding tube and tracheostomy when members of the NYPD friends of the officer are asking all of the messages on the page.
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counting. ***** Japan was arrested for “mak-

***** There’s been a jump in ing 24,000 complaint calls.”
The building that was the Grand Theft Auto in the 100th He could have saved all that
site of The Tap and Grill, Bog- Precinct. We checked Comp- dialing and just went on Face-
giano’s, Playland and now stat after hearing more and book.
home to the popular RBQ, is more about recent thefts. Over *****
for sale. 97-20 Rockaway Beach a four-week period this time A great Rockaway tradition
***** Boulevard and the parking last year, there was one car re- is this Sunday as Joe Mure and
‘Tis the season. Please Shop lot in the rear are for sale for ported stolen. This year, the many, many volunteers and
Local if you can. If you’re go- $3,550,000 and is listed by the number is 7. That’s a 600 per- generous people help make
ing to use Amazon, go to Smile. Davada Property Group. RBQ cent increase. Remember to The Little North Pole a can’t-
Amazon.com. It’s still Amazon is a business and not part of lock your doors! miss seasonal highlight.
but a portion of your purchases the sale. The bar/restaurant, ***** *****
go to charities and non-profits according to the listing, has a So Alice Ostrander dropped A couple of employment ex-
of your choice. Your purchases long-term lease. The second her car key, one of those exams are scheduled for 2020.
can help The Graybeards, for floor is occupied by The High pensive ones with a chip, The NYS Court Officer and
instance. Tide, a boutique inn with nine in the muni-parking lot on NYC Sanitation exams are
***** rooms. Beach 116th Street. She looked both on the calendar. Both ex-
We are waiting on Assistant ***** around, couldn’t find it but ams are offered infrequently,
to the Secretary of the Army, City Councilman Eric Ulrich then took a chance and asked so if you’re interested, check
Rickey “R.D.” James to approve told us six weeks ago: “As far as the transit police if a key had out the websites for each.
(or not) Rockaway’s Coastal the rumor goes that I am leav- been found. Yep. Someone, *****
Storm Risk Reduction Project, ing before the end of my term, who didn’t leave a name, It's payback time. B&M Tow-
which will include 19 new or I have no plans to go any- found it and gave it to the ing recently appeared on an
reconstructed jetties and will time soon.” But things change police. Alice wanted to give episode of Fox's "The People's
go a long way in giving the quickly. Eric is interested in a big thanks to the good citi- Court" for allegedly illegal-
peninsula the protection it running the Board of Elec- zen. Here’s hoping whoever it ly towing someone's car from
needs from future storms. Mr. tions and is hoping for a ma- was reads the RT. But doesn’t the Key Food parking lot of the
James has had the report since jority of Board Commissioners everyone? summer. At the end, the judge
August 22, 2019 and is, at the to approve. So that means he ***** declared the towing compa-
very least, supposed to pro- will leave the City Council and We’re not saying this guy ny was in the wrong, and they
vide recommendations within oversee a Special Election for could be from Rockaway. Ac- were forced to pay back the
120 days. It’s now 106 days and his seat. Stay tuned. cording to reports, a man in $185 towing fee.
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This Week in History

DECEMBER 5 1980 – John Lennon, former
Dan Guarino was born. member of the Beatles, was shot
and killed in New York City by a
1791 – Composer Wolfgang Ama- deranged fan.
deus Mozart died in Vienna, Aus-
tria, at age 35.
1933 – The 21st Amendment to the DECEMBER 9
Constitution, repealing prohibi- Mike Bottiglieri was born.
tion, was ratified.
1965 – The animated television
DECEMBER 6 special, "A Charlie Brown Christ-
Patricia McFadden was mas,” premiered.
Tori Dresch was born. 1990 – Lech Walesa was elected
Sophia Skeans was born.
HAPPENING
president of Poland.
1884 – Construction of the Wash- DECEMBER 10
ington Monument was completed. Erin Halligan Farrow was born.
1973 – Gerald Ford was sworn in
as vice president, replacing Spiro
T. Agnew. 1817 – Mississippi became the
20th state in the United States.
2004 – A U.S. passenger jet land-
AT BUNGALOW
DECEMBER 7
Heidi Woolever was born. ed in Vietnam, the first one to do
so since the Vietnam War ended
1941 – The Japanese attacked Pearl nearly three decades earlier.
Harbor.
2002 – Iraq formally declared to DECEMBER 11
the U.N. that it had no weapons of Ellen Sullivan Sayles was born.
mass destruction.
1936 – King Edward VIII abdi-
Friday 12/6 6pm
DECEMBER 8
Mary Heslin Reed was born. cated the throne of Britain for Acoustic w/ The Wades
Rachel Bernstein was born. the woman he loved, Mrs. Wallis
Simpson.
1941 – The U.S. entered World 1941 – Germany and Italy de-
War II. clared war on the United States.
Sunday 12/8 4pm
New Exhibit at Gateway The Brooklyn Bards
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Parks, an exhibit of
paintings by Jayne
Wednesday 12/11 7pm
Holsinger, will open 1800 Flowers Creative Workshop-Christmas Edition
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reception will be from
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ca Bay Wildlife Refuge
in Broad Channel. The Friday 12/13 6pm
opening reception is
free and open to the Keegan & Soogs 6pm
public.
This exhibit will be on
display for two months.
Holsinger, who will Trivia Thursdays 730pm
be at the reception,
has been painting the national painted series inspired by her
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Far Rock Native Makes It His Mission To Give Back Big

By Kami-Leigh Agard ney-Rentas’ graphic and appar-
el design business, CT3 Designs,
On Thanksgiving Day, No- and money raised through sup-
vember 28, while many of us porters. “This year, I wanted to
were feasting on turkey and make it bigger, and thankfully,
watching football, Far Rocka- my fellow Greek brothers and
way native Curtis Turney-Rent- sisters with the Far Rockaway
as and his band of merry volun- National Pan Hellenic Coun-
teers with the Far Rock National cil (FRNPC), and numerous
Pan Hellenic Council were other entrepreneurs and com-
celebrating by feeding all at munity volunteers made it a
their Second Annual Operation tremendous success. Their do-
Thanksgiving Service at Mott nated time and resources made
Avenue train station. While the in the next generation to help Rockaway community.” it twice as large. It was especial-
event was a resounding success, not just themselves, but others, At last year’s Thanksgiving ly memorable because we were
with over 180 plates given out, and to be people with positive event, over 100 plates were dis- able to keep it in Far Rock, the
for the Greek lettered Alpha Phi mindsets. I just sincerely want tributed in Far Rockaway and community we’re from and love
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FAR ROCK NATIVE service to our communities Rockaway Freeway train station. ty of Far Rock supporters. “This
Continued from Page 11 around the world. So what just Turney-Rentas shared, “It defi- Thanksgiving event was special
started as a chat between all the nitely was a productive summer on so many levels and wouldn’t
goods, including cupcakes, Greeks in Far Rock through the for us, and now we are trying to have been possible without all
cookies and other sweet treats National Pan Hellenic Council, get into the schools with a men- the community volunteers and
generously donated by support- (a collaborative organization of toring program by engaging with generous donations from: Rude-
ers, were given out. nine historically African Ameri- the youth directly. We also have GyalKitchen, NellyFillzTheBelly,
“My mom and aunt were also can, international Greek lettered a Christmas Toy Drive coming BossChefJordi, ShadeCustoms,
the chefs last year, and this year, fraternities and sororities), came up on December 22. Details will WinkLashes, DiamondDistrict-
they were more than happy to together and we started plan- soon be announced.” tLashes, MidasLashes, TheS-
put in the work to make this a ning events. Then next thing we So Turney-Rentas, an alumni ame24, Project ARIZE, Give-
special day for the community. know, though I hate to boast, we of local schools, P.S./M.S. 43, MoreFace, KulturedBeauty,
People at the train station were are one of the hottest organiza- Frederick Douglas Academy VI NotThatFarRockaway Brand and
grateful not just for the meal, tions out there right now putting H.S. on the Far Rockaway Edu- St. John’s Episcopal Hospital,”
but to be among friendly faces. in the grind and work for our cational Campus, and a gradu- Turney-Rentas said.
Though we made this special community. What I especially ate with a bachelor of science in After the Thanksgiving event,
Thanksgiving meal for the home- love about our group is that it’s Information Technology from he posted a profound message
less and others in need, anybody just natural and done effort- Delaware State University, has on his Instagram account stat-
who came off the train looking for lessly, especially being from Far made it his mission to help oth- ing: “I want to give a big thanks
a hot plate, got one. Plus we had Rockaway. Giving back to our ers his life’s vocation. Currently to everyone who donated, vol-
photographer, V. Lens, and vid- community is very peer posi- he has two jobs, is lead mentor unteered and supported us
eographer, Borelone Films, cap- tive. We don’t do it for any gain at nonprofit, Sheltering Arms, throughout the way. Just being
ture the memorable moments of or fame, it’s just about us giving and is a college assistant at York grateful for everything you do
the day,” Turney-Rentas said. back love to Far Rock,” he said. College. Plus, he is a budding have, being able to give back to
As for founding the FRNPHC, Turney-Rentas founded FRN- entrepreneur, who founded his those who don’t have enough.
Turney-Rentas said he wanted PHC on May 10 of this year, and own graphic and apparel design So, come through, and start
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To Our Armed Forces:

Merry Christmas From Morgan Allen
By Katie McFadden are deployed when they receive
them. “I hope that they’re hap-
A group of new recruits are be- py and grateful that people, even
ing deployed to the Middle East though they don’t know them
with one mission—to spread and most of them are strangers,
Christmas cheer to military still care for them and we’re
members spending the holidays thankful that they’re helping to
away from home. protect our country,” she said.
A home in Broad Channel has Morgan’s efforts are some-
been transformed into Santa’s thing that would make any par-
workshop, where nine-year-old ent beam. “I’m so outrageous-
Morgan Allen is hard at work ly proud of her,” Erica Allen
playing Special Ops Santa. The said. “She is so considerate and
P.S. 47 fifth-grader is putting in thoughtful. We had talked about
some extra work between school giving back around the holidays.
and homework, to make sure My dad was a Marine. My hus-
that deployed members of the band was in the Army. Her great
U.S. Airforce and Marines have grandpa was in the Army, and
themselves a merry little Christ- now her cousin is an Airman, so
mas this year. she’s always been very apprecia-
Over the summer, this crafty kid tive of our armed forces and I’m
decided to put her skills to work so proud that she’s taking her
by starting a business making them to know that we’re think- more. “Almost my whole school time to do this.”
personalized gifts, from t-shirts to ing of them over the holiday sea- gave me cards,” Allen said. “I’m In addition to making the mil-
wine glasses and tote bags, call- son since they can’t be with their happy that they all made them itary elves, Allen is continuing
ing it Morgan’s Marvelous Crafts. families. My Pop Pop was a Ma- for the people in the military be- to take and fulfill orders for per-
This holiday season, she added rine in Vietnam and I thought it cause it shows that everyone, not sonalized gift elves. The money
elves to her inventory, personal- would be nice to make some for just a couple people, are thinking that she’s raised has made it pos-
izing red and green elves with the the Marines as well as the Air- of them.” sible to purchase the additional
names requested by those who men. They’re out there keeping Allen is collecting the cards and elves for the military members.
place orders. The adorable holi- us safe and it’s important for putting the finishing touches on “I think it’s pretty awesome for a
day gift goes for just $5, so it’s no them to know that we’re thank- her elves through Thursday, De- nine-year-old kid to not only be
wonder orders have been pour- ful for them,” Allen said. cember 5, which she’ll pack in a willing to give up some of that
ing in from friends, family, neigh- That message will be even box that she’s personally decorat- profit, but to be excited about
bors and others who’ve come more clear by something extra ing, to be delivered to the troops. doing it,” Erica Allen said.
across her Morgan’s Marvelous special inside the package of The box will go to her cousin, Since the effort requires a lot
Crafts Facebook page. When the elves. Along with her idea, Al- Sean, who will bring it to his base of hard work, Morgan has re-
family of her cousin, Sean, an Air- len thought it would be nice to in New Jersey, to send on a plane cruited some elves of her own
man for the U.S. Airforce, placed get her schoolmates involved. with fellow Airmen who are be- to help, including her parents,
an order, she decided to give Se- She gave a letter to her princi- ing deployed to the Middle East her older brother, Daniel, her
an’s elf a special touch by adding pal at P.S. 47, asking if kids in little sister, Sydney, and her
the U.S. Airforce symbol to its hat, the school could make person- friend, Ava. Together, they’ve
making for the perfect gift for his alized cards and notes to thank turned it into a family-fun ac-
return from a recent two-month the soldiers this holiday season. tivity. “My whole house is in-
deployment. “He loved it,” Allen “I wanted to get my classmates undated with elves,” Erica Allen
said. involved because I thought said. “We all wear elf ears and
Seeing how happy it made her it would be nice to have little listen to Christmas music while
cousin, Allen had an even bigger notes that said we were thinking we make the elves, while Mor-
idea for the little elves. Why not of them over the holidays,” Allen gan wears a Santa hat, because
put smiles on the faces of more said. she’s in charge."
military members? Allen went The response was overwhelm- While the effort will continue,
back to the workshop. Now she ing. “Thank You for protecting next week. Morgan Allen will be hanging
has 100 elves, personalized with our country. God bless you. Have However, the Marine elves will up her Santa hat to take a break
U.S. Airforce symbols, patient- a Happy Holidays” says one card. be heading to another destina- in a few weeks. After all, she has
ly waiting to deploy to the Mid- “You are Strong. You are Brave. tion. “A friend of mine has a Ma- another big occasion to prepare
dle East to bring some Christ- You have Courage every day you rine friend deployed in Japan so for before Santa arrives—she’ll
mas cheer to Airmen who will go out and fight for us. So, this we’re waiting for the address to be turning 10 on December 17.
be away from their families this is for you to wish you a Merry hopefully send them out by next If interested in buying person-
Christmas. But why stop there? Christmas,” says another. The Friday, so they get them before alized elves as a gift or dropping
She’s also making 100 more with similar words of encouragement the holidays,” Erica Allen, Mor- off cards to be sent along with the
the U.S. Marines symbol on their and thanks are seen throughout gan’s mother said. military elves, reach out to Al-
hats to send to Marines. the colorful cards that have draw- Morgan hopes her elves bring len on the “Morgan’s Marvelous
“I thought it would be nice for ings of flags, Christmas trees and a special message to those who Crafts” Facebook page.
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Suspect Pleads Guilty to Run, Santa, Run!

Fatal Ice Pick Stabbing Santa Claus is coming to
town…by the hundreds! You bet-
ter be nice, because on Saturday,
down to Beach 97th Street and
back to the start at Beach 116th
Street. Number pick-up and
A 55-year-old Brooklyn man tained roughly 30 wounds to his December 14, a sea of Santas day of registration takes place at
has admitted to fatally stabbing upper body, including a deep will make their way down the Rockaway Gliders Gym (114-04
a Far Rockaway man with an ice puncture wound to his back that boardwalk in a mad dash. The Beach Channel Drive). This will
pick in 2017. was so forceful, a piece of the ice sight isn’t the result of drinking also be the spot for the after-party
On Tuesday, December 3, on pick broke off and was stuck in too much eggnog! It’s the annual featuring Rockapulco Gold beer.
the eve of his trial, Norbert Wil- the victim’s spine. Santa Shuffle! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
liams of Bed Stuy, pled guilty to “Early one morning, the de- All are welcome to participate The run starts at 11 a.m.
manslaughter for brutally stab- fendant asked the victim to help in this festive fun run. All partici- Those interested in participat-
bing 47-year-old Joseph Smart of him out and once inside the pants receive their own Santa suit ing are encouraged to register in
Far Rockaway, according to the apartment building’s stairwell, to wear during the event. This advance at Rockapulcorun.com,
Queens District Attorney’s office. he pounced on the man with an 5K starts on the boardwalk on in order to request a suit size.
. The defendant asked for the vic- ice pick,” Acting District Attor- Beach 116th Street, makes its way Registration is $40 for adults and
tim’s help, got him into the build- ney Ryan said. “The victim was to Beach 126th and then heads $15 for kids 14 and under.
ing’s stairwell and then attacked stabbed dozens of times in the
him with an ice pick at around head, neck, back and torso. This
1:30 a.m. on June 18, 2017. was a rage-induced stabbing
According to the charges, at frenzy that is wholly unaccept-
approximately 1:30 a.m. on June able. The defendant has now ad-
18, 2017, Williams knocked on mitted to this heinous crime and
the door of Joseph Smart’s apart- is facing a lengthy term of impris-
ment in Far Rockaway. The de- onment when sentenced.”
fendant told the victim he need- Queens Supreme Court Justice
ed his help with a couple of guys Kenneth C. Holder set sentenc-
who were bothering him and ing for January 28, 2020, and in-
Smart rushed to his aid. They en- dicated he will order Williams to
tered the stairwell of the build- prison for 24 years, to be followed
ing, where Williams suddenly by five years’ post release super-
attacked Smart. The victim sus- vision.
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Rockaway’s Craftiest
AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF MAVERICK PHOTOGRAPHER CHERYL SCANLAN
RT: Scuba diving?

CS: In 1996, my family started
coming out here to scuba dive.
There used to be a scuba diving
site at Beach 8th Street, where
there’s a tropical current at the
end of the summer into the be-
ginning of fall. It was so amaz-
ing because we would see baby
tropical fish and other sea life.
Before the city took that property
and built an apartment building,
there were showers and a food
stand. It was set up for scuba
diving, and was absolutely fan-
tastic. After that, my husband,
Bill, and I just fell in love with much out here, maybe just a lot of
Rockaway. people may have never noticed. RT: A lot of people are blown
Sometimes, we are so focused away by your photos. How do you
RT: How did you dive into pho- on the destination and not the feel about the reception you’ve re-
tography? journey. So, as I was taking the ceived?
By Kami-Leigh Agard CS: I’ve always loved taking pictures, I thought about making CS: I’m just so appreciative and
photos. Growing up, I always a book. The original idea was for blessed that I bring people hap-
In this Rockaway Times series, took photos of everything. I people in different parts of Rock- piness. My photos make me hap-
we spotlight the eclectic band of consider it my side hobby. My away, to take the book, and use it py. That’s why I take them and if
crafty artists living on the penin- full-time profession is American like a scavenger hunt, discover- I can share them with someone
sula. These individuals stand out Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter. ing new things and people. Peo- else, and it reminds them of a
not just because of their creativ- I work with deaf/hard of hearing ple from the west end could go to special moment, I feel blessed.
ity and indisputable talent, but and hearing individuals, who the east end, and visa versa, and
the oxygen fueling the passion need to communicate; and be- just start a conversation. Then RT: What exhibits has your
behind their work—living and cause it’s so visual, people have Sandy happened, construction work been featured in?
breathing in Rockaway. We hope told me that one has affected happened, people were repaint- CS: I’ve exhibited a few times
this series gives readers the incen- the other. I’ve noticed that my ing, ripping things down, so now at the Rockaway Artists Alliance
tive to support these local artists, photography has gotten better the book collection has evolved and local cafe, Rockaway Roast-
who invest their soul, time and as I’ve been working in the in- into a history book, like a visual ers. I also participated in vari-
energy in producing works of art terpreting field for years, so I documentary of how the pen- ous local vendor events with the
that reflect what makes our pen- guess you could say it’s a nice insula has evolved. I still believe Rockaway Business Alliance on
insula an unparalleled place to blend of being visual, because in my original idea, that these the boardwalk and the ferry.
call home. I’m so focused on visual de- books give people an opportuni-
There’s a very good chance, tails. It’s part of my profession ty to learn more about the com- RT: If someone wants to pur-
you may have come across Belle to interpret everything I see munity’s landscape and different chase one of your photos, how do
Harbor resident Cheryl Scan- and hear, and it carries over people. they go about it?
lan’s photos, whether it be on on how I focus on details in my CS: I could print any size of a
social media or seeing her nu- photographs. The back cov- RT: Your photos are absolute- photo up to 8”x10”. And I deliv-
merous exhibits in the commu- ers of my photo book series, ly breathtaking, what camera do er! Price point for a single photo
nity and vendor markets. What’s “Rockaway Street Art,” states: you use? is $20, which just covers supplies
most profound about the mav- “There is art in Everything we CS: I first started with a Can- used and my time. Just contact
erick photographer’s work is see, Everyplace we go, and in on EOS, but as the iPhone was me on Facebook or email.
her simplicity in capturing what every Person we meet,” and I advancing, especially the cam- Starting on Sunday, December
makes Rockaway such a special sincerely believe that. I could era technology, I found that it’s 8, Scanlan’s “Rockaway Street
place—whether it be a mural on look at something, and someone really amazing what you can do Art” books, (published by Brook-
a wall or a raindrop. In the fol- could say, “It’s just a piece of pa- with your iPhone. I don’t edit lyn-based printing company,
lowing Q&A, we give a special per,” but depending on how you my photos. That’s something Nova Offset) will be available
spotlight on the talented wom- bend your head and how the light that I stand by—what I see—is at massage and wellness studio,
an, who prefers to hide from the hits, it’s art! Everything is art. De- what you see! All I may do is en- NurtureU Wellness (165 Beach
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79th: 2BR, 1BA condo unit with ocean views from private terrace (NC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800 91st: 3BR, 2BA 2nd floor apt with SS appliances and W/D (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,300
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66th: Newly renovated 2BR, 1BA 3rd floor walk up apt with street parking (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 92nd: Renovated 2BR, 1.5BA duplex condo with HW floors, basement and parking (NC) . . . . . . . $2,350
118th: 2BR, 1BA 2nd floor apt with summer parking. Heat, electric and wifi included (NC) . . . . . . $1,850 137th: Spacious 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors, SS appliances and balcony (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400
109th: Large renovated 2BR, 1BA legal bsmt. apt w/ private back entrance & shared yard (NC). . . $1,850 118th: Beach block 4BR, 1BA with SS appliances, HW floors and 1 car parking (ZP). . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400
116th: Renovated 3rd floor 3BR, 1BA apt with updated kitchen and terrace (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 44th: Single family 3BR, 1BA home totally renovated with modern finishes (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,450
110th: Beach block 2nd floor 2BR, 1BA apt with Eat in Kitchen (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 124th: 1,600sq ft of medical or office space for rent, with waiting room/reception area (CB) . . . . . $2,500
97th: 2BR, 1BA apt with washer/dryer hookup and full basement for storage (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 98th: Oceanfront 3BR, 2BA apt with huge covered deck and parking (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800
127th: Belle Harbor ground floor 2BR, 1BA apt with HW floors, gas and heat included (CB). . . . . . $2,000 Upper East Side: Fully furnished 1BR, 1BA apt with fantastic 30th floor views (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,975
80th: Spacious and updated 2BR, 1BA condo unit with laundry in building (NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 137th: 3BR, 2BA home for rent with HW floors, available Sept-May (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,300
97th: Newly renovated 3BR, 1BA apartment in Rockaway Beach (ZP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 140th: Renovated 3BR, 2BA in 2 family home with shared yard and parking (AD). . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900
ABTS: Updated 2BR, 1BA apt with private terrace and stackable W&D (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 141st: 3BD, 3BA fully furnished house rental with HW floors, large terrace and parking (LJ) . . . . . $4,000
120th: Beach block 2BR, 1BA renovated apt with all utilities included plus cable and wifi (CB). . . . $2,200 112th: Professional, medical or retail space available, 2,200 sq ft with 2 baths (LJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500
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One Crazy Commute

THE NIGHT THE A TRAIN FOUND JESUS
By Katie McFadden handicapped, sit down next Bless this ride I was about
to him. “I’m not the only per- to receive, for it was about to
Ok, I must admit, working son on the train you can ask,” be a wild one.
in Rockaway, I don’t have he says. Another life lesson… “Showtime” began, but just
to take the subway often that not everyone has com- about everything except the
(Thank God!). But every now mon decency, I guess. choreographed train acro-
and then it’s inevitable. As But what happened on the bats entered over the course
I was attending an event at way back could’ve been an of the long, long ride.
Madison Square Garden on episode of the Twilight Zone. We watched as a man got on
a Monday night last month, At least that’s what it felt like and pleaded with fellow rid-
the A train was my best bet. at 11 p.m. ers to give what they could,
And boy, what an adventure My boyfriend and I were so he could help make his
it was. waiting for the A train, un- child support payments. He
The ride there was seem- fortunately running locally makes his rounds and even-
ingly uneventful until about during the late-night hours, tually comes to Jesus, sitting
the last five minutes when a when a man, draped in an with his cross near the center
man got on with a suitcase. Israeli flag, and carrying a of the train car. Jesus pulls
He immediately said that he full-blown eight-foot wood- out a Bluetooth speaker and
was handicapped, and al- en cross, enters the plat- hands it to the man. “What’s
though it wasn’t visible, my form. Curiosity ensued, but this?” he asks, confused. Je-
boyfriend and I gave up our not enough for me to get too sus insists that he take it and
seat to him. Good karma, close. But we watched as one sell it to make some money.
right? Or simply, the right brave soul did approach and approached until the train The man obliges. After all, it
thing to do. That’s why I was ask what his deal was, and finally arrived, and at that would be rude to refuse a gift
surprised when that same the man explained that he point, I did what any good from a man bearing a cross.
man refused to let another was a Christian, and he be- Catholic would do—I fol-
woman, who claimed to be gan to preach. Few others lowed Jesus. Continued on page 28
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ments, physician and patient ranked one or two in the number studies conform to my experi- ing for early retirement or taking
demand, and strong financial of CT and MRI studies done per ence and that of many of my col- non-clinical positions. If nothing
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finding peace and quiet. Invite If we are full of gratitude for this
this darkness into your wellbeing. life, we will be content and happy.
Without darkness, there would be You cannot be happy if you are not
no light. content. You will not find content-
The definition of contentment ment in life without gratitude.
is: “an emotional state of satisfac- Here are some keys to the suc-
tion that can be seen as a mental cess of being content in life:
state, maybe drawn from being at Count your blessings. Take time
ease in one’s situation, body and to really appreciate this life. Catch
mind. Contentment could be a the sunrise or sunset, go for a walk
state of having accepted one’s sit- on a winter day (when there is no
uation and is a milder and more wind!), hug a person, take a few
tentative form of happiness.” Is it centering breaths, smile at some-
possible to be content when you one that could use some positive
Light In The Darkness are not happy or healthy? Is ac-
ceptance part of this equation?
energy, learn to enjoy the simple
things in life such as going out to
As we enter into December, it At Ocean Bliss Yoga, we chose Can we accept who we are, what dinner with friends, catching a
is a time of darkness with win- the focus to be on contentment we are doing and be content with show, taking a yoga class or fitness
ter and longer days. At the same and forward folding in poses help- who we already are? Sometimes class together. Simply learning to
time, we celebrate the miracle of ing us to go inward and be happy we are striving for more and yet enjoy what we already have.
turning darkness into light, win- with what we have in our present we have all that we need. As hu- “Happiness is self-contented-
ter solstice. This is a season of life. December can be a stressful mans, we are always trying to im- ness.” My mom, Mary Timlin, was
blessings when darkness births month for many reasons, so per- prove our status no matter how way beyond her years when she
light. The Jews celebrate Hanuk- haps knowing we already have happy we are. We are goal ori- said to each and every one of us:
kah, the miracle of Light when everything we need, will help. ented and often striving to better “Be content and you will always
due to a war, the oil lamp in the So often we lose focus on why ourselves. be happy.” It took a long time for
Temple was about to go out and we celebrate these holidays. Per- “Santosha invites us into con- me to truly embrace this mantra
miraculously, it continued to haps, this year the focus could be tentment by taking refuge in a but it’s beginning to settle into
burn for eight days until new oil on spending quality time with the calm center, opening our hearts my bones. I hope you can find
was found. Christians celebrate ones you love. Be happy with what in GRATITUDE for what we do contentment and happiness. It’s
the same miracle of Light with Je- you have and give the gift of your have and practicing the paradox a choice you can freely choose. I
sus’ birth. There is much to cele- presence. The practice of forward of not seeking.”- Deborah Adele. choose to be happy even on dark
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ONE CRAZY is, until a duo of young college and laugh. I’m laughing un- by A train standards. I shared
COMMUTE students enter the train with a controllably when the string this story with friends who
Continued from Page 25 violin and cello in tow. They duo gets off and a rapper en- immediately asked, “you sure
play a quick tune before they ters the stage, I mean, sub- you didn’t ingest shrooms?”
Next enters a woman, who reach Jesus, where they ap- way car. He sits near us and Alas, no drugs were involved
claims to be a domestic vio- propriately choose to perform starts rapping out loud, but I in the making of this event, at
lence victim, asking for mon- “Hallelujah.” Apparently, Je- guess I looked like the crazy least, on my part.
ey. She makes her rounds sus got a kick out of this, as he person at that point, laugh- But it served as another re-
and reaches Jesus, who pulls pulled out his only item left, ing for no apparent reason, minder of why I don’t take the
out a tambourine, and tells a cellphone, but not to give it so he chose to move. A train often, or why maybe, I
the woman to take it and sell away. He starts recording. Instead, he sits right across should start.
it for money. She graciously For some reason, the whole from Jesus. Maybe this I one of those,
accepts the unique gift, and scene reminded me of the Jesus confronts him and “you had to be there” stories
praises God’s love. scene in the movie, Titanic, says something along the to appreciate it. But, I'll share
At this point, I’m thinking where the string band starts lines of “Jesus died for you, this story in the hopes that
how sweet and symbolic it playing on the deck as the what are you doing with your others may be brave enough
was, that a man dressed like ship is going down. I tell my life?” At this point it starts to to share their own out-of-
Jesus, would give everything boyfriend this and about a get a little loud and I’m now the-ordinary A train experi-
he had to the less fortunate. minute later, it happens. at peace with my decision to ence, or on any other means
Meanwhile, my law en- They break out with “Near- not get too close earlier. I’m of public transportation to
forcement boyfriend’s first er My God to Thee,” the song afraid all hell is going to break or from Rockaway. The long
thoughts were that Jesus was played during that exact loose, but whatever the rap- commute is hard on many of
giving his belongings away scene from Titanic. per confessed, was enough for us. Let’s make it a little lighter
because he may have been At that point, I lose it. I Jesus to say, “I respect that.” by sharing unique experienc-
suicidal. As Jesus sat with a don’t know if delirium set in About two stops later, our A es, and I don’t mean the usu-
dead look on his face after from being overtired, or if it Train ride finally comes to an al gripes of disrupted service.
the interactions, I couldn’t was just the hilarity of the en- end. Jesus remained, on his If you have a story you’d like
help but think, maybe boy- tire situation, but I burst out way to Lefferts Boulevard, or to share, please send them to
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Next, I would recommend there is any way that you know
taking your questions and di- of that I can support you to get
alogue slowly. This is not ad- support?” It’s optional and if
vice-giving, or here’s what I you sense he is open, you can
think... If he says, “yes,” refer share, “I have a couple of ideas,
By Shane Kulman to that original conversation and I would love to share them
when he shared about being when you are ready to hear.”
self-defeating at professionally So overall: 1. Take this slow;
Beat Self-Defeat important times.

“Remember when you shared
about.... well, it stuck with me,
2. Make no demands; 3. Stay
open and curious as to where
he is on receiving support from
Dear Enchantress, Especially if you live togeth- and because I love and care you, or from any of the ideas
How do you stop doing things er, you might be watching him about you, I see what seems you have.
that are self-defeating? Confi- actually take the self-defeating like stress for you about this.”
dentially, my boyfriend says he actions, and it might be hard to Then pause and tune in to what To work with Enchantress
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berry Street and walked to-
ward old St. Pat’s Cathedral,
we heard names that we are
all familiar with like: Meyer
Lansky, Lucky Luciano, Arnold
Rothstein, Frank Costello, Al-
bert Anastasia and Joe Colom-
bo. The stories are all the same,
the old guard gets a little too
comfortable, and the young
rambunctious guys want to
take over the turf. We’ve seen
it in the Godfather, but these
dered there because of a slip of are the streets where it actually
the tongue here in the U.S. by happened. As we got up further
Fuggedaboutit!!!! the commissioner.
We walked down Kenmare
into what is now known as No-
lita (North Little Italy), we got
By Lou Pastina care as this is the greatest city Street, which is a broken down into John Gotti’s neighborhood
The recently married mer- in the world, so why not be a three blocks of a street west of and his club. And other names
maid gave me a gift not long tourist every now and again. the Bowery coming down from popped up, like, Paulie Castel-
ago that I got to use this past The tour began at Petrosino the Williamsburg Bridge. You lano, who got whacked outside
week: a NYC Gangster Mob Park between Kenmare and would never know it, but our of Sparks Steak House in mid-
Tour! And let me tell you, it was Lafayette Streets, just up the tour guide described how over town; and Joey Gallo, who got
loads of fun, a lot of walking block from the old police head- 300 people were murdered it at Umberto’s right where we
(which I love) and nobody got quarters on Centre Street. It on that tiny strip literally four were standing. Interestingly,
whacked (which is too bad!). started with a talk about the Si- blocks from the police station. Umberto’s is no longer in the
The tour was attended by about cilian who ultimately became The street was lined with gin- same location as when Joey
12 people, almost all from out one of NYC’s best early detec- mills, brothels, and gambling took a few to the head, it’s now
of town, and so the senior mer- tives, and the story ended with establishments all owned and in the middle of the block on
maid and I, and two friends New York’s finest traveling to run by not only Italian mob- Mulberry.
were the only native New York- Palermo, Italy to track down a sters, but their Jewish partners
ers on the tour. But we didn’t bad guy, but instead was mur- too. Continued on page 31
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guitars (thought I saw Peg
there) and banjos (originally
from China). This last part was
Spotted In Oz
We also covered names like about the Five Points. The park
Vito Genovese, Carlo Gambino itself is sitting on the northern
and Vincent “the chin” Gigante. end of what once was the Col-
All these guys have graced the lect Pond, the largest fresh-wa-
front pages of the NY Daily ter pond in New York, and the
News and the NY Post over the main water supply until com-
years, but we forget that they pletely polluted and filled in.
lived and worked right here in Only to be polluted by the resi-
New York. There was also a dis- dents of the Five Points original
cussion of Murder Inc. One of mobsters, the likes of the Dead
that crew was Bugsy Goldstein, Rabbits and other gangs of New
hey wait a minute we have a York. But that story is for an-
Bugsy here in Rockaway too. If other day.
you want to talk Summer Clas- The tour is organized by Met-
sics, he’ll make you an offer you ro NYC Tours, www.metronyc-
can’t refuse! tours.com, and was truly worth
The tour wandered south it. Take a walk in New York, you
across Canal Street on Mul- never know what you will find!
berry into Chinatown and in-
cluded an overview of the Tong
Wars, the Chinese version of
the mob. We didn’t walk over
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of State of New York (SSNY) of New York on 9/30/2019. Office
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NYSkyline Realty LLC, Arts of Org. filed with
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mail process to 88-08 Liberty Ave., with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 10/15/2019.
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ISON, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.
of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/2019. ALMA TOWER LLC. Arts. of Org. filed
SUNNYSIDE CONDO RELIANCE LLC, Office location: Queens County. SSNY with the SSNY on 10/02/09. Latest date
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SSNY desig. as agent upon whom pro- shall mail copy of process against LLC the LLC upon whom process against it
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The Rockaway Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019
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Rockaway Native Composer
File No.: 2018-3136/A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
to Debut Opera NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To:
Composer Alex Weiser, a Developed through the Elsa Jean Silverman, Alice S. Levine, Michael R. Wenger, Victor J. Schwartz-
Rockaway native, who was first LABA: A Laboratory for Jew-
man, Edward Schwartzman, Sandra Stain, Ira Ofsink, Deanne Jacobi, David
profiled in The Rockaway Times ish Culture fellowship in 2018,
in May 2016 for founding the this run marks the first com- Sorin, Attorney General of the State of New York. The unknown distributees,
concert series, Kettle Corn Mu- plete performances of "State legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of Lewis Offsink, deceased, or
sic, is working on his next proof the Jews" which has been
ject—State of the Jews, a new workshopped over the last two their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office
opera debuting at the 14th Street years. addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be as-
Y in Manhattan this week. Performances will be at 7:30
certained. Being the persons interested, a copy of this citation and account and
Weiser has composed the p.m. on December 5, 6 and 7,
music with libretto Ben Kaplan and at 1 p.m. on December 8. all amendments to it, if any, shall be served on the Guardian ad Litem, Shelley
for this historical drama, which The theater is located at 344 Ann Quilty-Lake, Esq., as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the
will run from Thursday, De- East 14th Street in Manhattan.
cember 5 through Sunday, De- The 90-minute opera includes Estate of Lewis Offsink, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of
cember 8. Directed by Mary one intermission. Tickets are 8800 Shore Front Parkway, #11P, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693, in the County
Birnbaum, "State of the Jews" $35 and are available online at
of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS
is a historical drama about the www.14streety.org/Stateofthe-
charismatic and controversial Jews M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her
Austro-Hungarian Jewish jour- Weiser has been keeping office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435,
nalist Theodor Herzl (1860- busy as a successful composer.
1904) in the last year of his life Not only is he the co-founder of as Administrator of the Estate of Lewis Offsink, deceased, you and each of you
as his efforts to secure a Jewish the Kettle Corn Music concert are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of
homeland become increas- series, Weiser is the Director
the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor,
ingly desperate. The true but of Public Programs at the YIVO
largely unknown story of The- Institute for Jewish Research 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 30th
odor’s conflicted relationship where he curates and produc- day of January, 2020 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Pro-
with his wife, Julie Herzl, and es programs that combine a
the toll his political views and fascination with and curiosity ceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the
activities took on their family for historical context. In April, Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially
life is interwoven throughout, Weiser released his debut al-
settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount
creating a counterpoint against bum, and all the days were
the more well-known public purple, on Cantaloupe Music. of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered
portions of the story. The album contains includes to petitioner herein in the amount of $40,688.03 and that the Court fix the fair
Baritone Mario Diaz-Mores- songs in Yiddish and English
co will sing the role of Theo- sung by Eliza Bagg which have and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J.
dor Herzl and Mezzo-Soprano been praised as “ravishing” SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims
Kristin Gornstein the role of (The New Yorker), “reverent
etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6%
Julie Herzl. Tenor Alex Man- and magical... devastatingly
soori, Bass-Baritone Adrian beautiful,” (American Record of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why
Rosas, and the C4 choir com- Guide) and “gorgeous” (Tablet the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said
plete the cast. The opera will be Magazine). The album is avail-
performed with a seven-piece able on most music streaming Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional
instrumental ensemble led by services and is available for monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reason-
pianist Lee Dionne, with light- purchase on iTunes and Am-
able amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses
ing by Bessie Award winner azon. For more information
Kryssy Wright, and costumes about Weiser, check out www. of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(3); and why each of you claiming
by Amy MacDonald. alexweiser.com/ to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship;
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distribu-
Pursuant to the lien granted by the New York Self-Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that the undersigned self-storage units will
be sold at a public sale by competitive bidding, to satisfy the lien of the Lessor, with Metro Storage LLC as managing agent for Lessor, for tees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of
rental and other charges due from the undersigned. The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below.
Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (License the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to
2001174-DCA) on behalf of the facilities’ management, beginning five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the
sale will be by lot to the highest bidder for cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 26th day of November,
LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial 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 sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.
2019. HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County James Lim Becker
Metro Self Storage Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to
the following tenants at the following locations:
Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000
2727 Knapp Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235 Occupant Name Unit # Property Description 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200 Lake Success, New York 11042 This citation
(718) 769-9000 Elaine Walsh 2249 Furniture, Tools, Bicycle, Boxes
Anthony Trapani 3016 Bedroom Set, Dresser, TV’s, Gaming Consoles is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in per-
Ozer David 3023 Bicycles, Boxes, Gaming Consoles, TV’s
Francisco Sepulveda 3166 Boxes, Bags, Lamp, Fan, Vacuum Cleaner son. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief
John Rykala 3237 Furniture, Luggage, Household Goods
Kevin Gatus 3346 Book Bag, Tote Bag
requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to
The bidding will close on the website
John Rykala 4210 Bags, Boxes, Household Goods, Dresser, TV’s have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation
StorageTreasures.com John Rykala 4212 Bags, Books, Boxes, Dressers, Stereos, Vase
and a high bidder
will be selected on 12/27/19 at 1:00pm. Vincenzo Stanzione 4252 Turntable, Popcorn Machine, Books, Wicker Table
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Oh, Beach 116th Street

Christmas Tree
Story and Photos year in hopes that the weath- with several Christmas carols
by Katie McFadden er would be warm and draw a by local youth groups. The P.S.
good crowd, which turned out 114 Chorus performed hits like
Beach 116th Street is looking to be a good plan for the clear- “Rockin’ Around the Christ-
merry and bright. On Saturday, skied evening. The crowds were mas Tree," while the Reho-
November 30, crowds gathered also kept warm with plenty both Church Choir performed
on the commercial strip for the of goodies, with food donates “Silent Night” and Scholars’
annual ceremony to light the for Ciro’s pizza and Last Stop, Academy finished off the show
Beach 116th Street Christmas and hot chocolate provided by with “Santa Claus is Coming
tree. House on the Rock Church. to Town,” which was perfect
Once again, Democratic DJ Matt Finely of Rockawaves as the big man in the red suit
District Leader Lew Simon, DJ played some holiday hits to himself showed up shortly af-
Kathleen Lalsie, and Liz Han- get the crowd ready. The cere- ter to take photos with all of
na spearheaded the effort to mony then began with a prayer the kids.
keep Christmas alive on Beach led by Dr. Nancy Gahles, who Beach 116th Street will con-
116th Street at the annual light- blessed the tree, which was tinue the festive fun on Sun-
ing ceremony. Earlier in the then lit after a countdown day, December 22 for the an-
week, with the help of Maz- from 10. Pastor Garry Patrylo, nual Community Hanukkah
zone Hardware, the large tree Assemblywoman Stacey Phef- Menorah Lighting. The cere-
was brought to the median fer Amato and Councilman mony, which kicks off at 3:45
near the firehouse, where the Donovan Richards then gave p.m., will feature singing, hot
community gathered for the a few words, wishing everyone chocolate, jelly donuts, choc-
lighting on Saturday. The cere- a happy holiday season. The olate gelt and more as the me-
mony was held a bit earlier this crowds were then entertained norah is lit for Hanukkah.
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OTHER FESTIVE MUSES

By Kami-Leigh Agard Saturday, December 7 Anna’s Elves, a holiday gift drive AROUND TOWN
The most wonderful time of 9 p.m. for the Hematology/Oncology Wednesday, December 11
the year is here again—and with Looking for a Sue-rrific department at Cohen Children's 7 p.m.
Santa sightings, jaw-dropping evening? Well, head to Rogers Medical Center and the Ronald Create as you sip at Bunga-
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ups, live music and more!— Wine with Sue! baked goods welcome. Workshop, hosted by Rockaway’s
here’s where to add some Rock- 203 Beach 116th Street Broad Channel Athletic Field own 1-800-FLOWERS floral ex-
away sparkle to your holiday (125 Cross Bay Blvd.) pert, Julie McCann Mulligan!
season! Sundays Learn how to make your holi-
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LIVE MUSIC: It’s all about that jazz with The 9:30 a.m. seasonal evergreen centerpiece!
Friday, December 6 Mike Severino Trio Sunday Jazz Get ready for the ultimate San- General admission is $40 or $30
6 p.m. Sessions at Whits End. ta sighting, as there will not just if you bring your wooden planter
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other fantastic Friday Acoustic tas running on the boardwalk up, search: Holiday Evergreen
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8 p.m. can resist festive holiday light- Drive) from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 12
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special Stockings For A Cause ticipated visit from Father instead get one-of-a-kind gifts at or local resident who would like
event to pay it forward to the Christmas giving out gifts, plus various pop-ups around town. to donate a gift towards the event,
charity’s 2019 honoree, Sergeant a special surprise this year! And please email ourartisticchild@
and infantryman Kristian Cede- the best part? All donations go Friday, December 6 outlook.com. Also, join Rocka-
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Saturday, December 7 144-03 Neponsit Avenue 40+ vendors selling clothing,
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. art, crafts, accessories, culinary THEATRE
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Law’s last show of 2019 at the Rockaway WISH presents Treats 50/50, gift raffles and door prizes! Monday, December 16, 7 p.m. to
BHYC’s “Christmas in NY” con- with Santa at the BHYC featuring 533 Beach 126th Street 9 p.m.
cert. Get tickets through PayPal: a DJ, face-painting, crafts and the Calling all musical theater ac-
bhycevents@gmail.com or visit celebrity of the season—Santa! Sunday, December 8 tor-singers! The RTC is holding
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Saturday, December 7 Market at the Brewery. play is entirely sung. Auditioners
8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday, December 8 415 Beach 72nd Street should be prepared to sing the
At RBQ tonight, you’ll defi- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. selections noted in their charac-
nitely be having a holly, jolly It’s Broad Channel’s always Wednesday, December 11, ter breakdown. Visit: www.rock-
Christmas with Walker and The spectacular annual Christmas 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. awaytheatrecompany.org for
Brotherhood of the Grape’s An- Tree Lighting with music per- It’s all about shopping local at more info.
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Students at the Peninsula
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PSEG Long Island brings The Conservation Caper fo- outlined in the live shows. utility marketing, PSEG Long
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at a young age how and why it is sations in the classroom on making the performances and lies free energy efficiency kits
important to save energy. Pen- energy efficiency. During the materials a cost-free supple- and the opportunity for their
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