I received several inquiries from neighbors who stated that they had had a hard time finding copies of the Rockaway Times (RT) in Broad Channel last week. I conducted a quick tour of the town and found the only Broad Channel store carrying the RT was Hamberrys Delicatessen at 801 Cross Bay Boulevard. Not quite sure what happened but never fear, you can always check out the online edition of the RT each week at www.rockawaytimes.com.
Speaking of Hamberry’s Delicatessen, anyone who was out and about early last Friday morning, July 18th robust police presence in front of that store. According to the 100th Precinct Commander, Captain Craig Adelman, the store was burglarized sometime between late evening July 17th that the incident is being actively investigated. It is hoped that this incident is simply an aberration and does not reflect an unwelcome shift in our town’s otherwise almost non-existent crime rate.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Gill Laffe of W12th Road who was recently injured a vehicle accident. Gil is presently recovering at his better half’s (Anna’s) residence out of town. Get Well Soon Gil!
Last weekend’s “Pig Roast” at the Broad Channel V.F.W. was well attended and enjoyed by all who stopped by. Many thanks to Billy Grillman, Joe Douherty and Matty Conklin for getting the pit fired up and going at 4 a.m. and to Kevin Bautz for taking care of the landscaping and Bobo Prokopowicz who carved and served the main course. And of course, a big thank you to both Gail Waldheim who worked the canteen during the afternoon and Grace Arnemann who kept the party going until the wee hours of Sunday morning. A real special “shout out” to Bobby Glade who helped make sure everyone got home safe and sound!
While the West side of Broad Channel was busy with the VFW “Pig Roast” last Saturday, the East side of town was rocking with Pete Kane’s annual block party over on Church Road. These summertime events are but one of the simple pleasures our community here in Broad Channel enjoys that make life in this town unique!
This Saturday, July 26th American Legion Posts will attend a new flagpole dedication at the home of 94-year-old WWII veteran Leonard Miller at 158 Beach 128th at 11 a.m. Mr. Miller’s previous flagpole was destroyed during Super Storm Sandy. Everyone is invited to attend this dedication ceremony and meet former Metalsmith 2nd Class Miller to congratulate him on the new flagpole and to thank him for his service to our country.
The Broad Channel 2014 Mardi Gras is heating up with the inclusion of Ruffle Bar in the mix of fundraising activities for the BCVFD. On Wednesday, July 30th you can have a delicious corn beef and cabbage dinner delivered to your door for only $10. Call Ruffle Bar at 718-318- 2300 to set up your dinner orders. On Saturday, August 2nd will host a pool tournament with cash prizes with an accompanying per person entry fee of $20. On Friday, August 8th at 9 p.m. a $5 cover will get you in to enjoy the live music of Mr. Big Deal!
By the way, did I mention that Ruffle Bar is now serving frozen libations! Keep in mind that the proceeds from all these Summer of 2014 Mardi Gras events, whether they are sponsored by Grassy Point Bar and Grill or Ruffle Bar, go to support the brave men and women of our very own Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department.
Broad Channel – Why would anyone want to live anywhere else? See y’all next week.
Contact Info: email me at rtbetweenthebridges@gmail.com or call 347-226-1293.
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