<p>Far Rockaway, Queens: Oscar Alberto, 30 of Far Rockaway grills full and half chicken breast at Mi Mundo Restaurant at 1921 Mott Ave in Far Rockaway, Queens. <br> (RJ Mickelson/amNY)</p>

Far Rockaway, Queens: Oscar Alberto, 30 of Far Rockaway grills full and half chicken breast at Mi Mundo Restaurant at 1921 Mott Ave in Far Rockaway, Queens. (RJ Mickelson/amNY)

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