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May 9th, 2008
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At 5:45 a.m. on Monday morning, a small group of tired and chilly commuters are expected to line up to make Rockaway transportation history as the first regularly-scheduled commuter ferry gets set to make its first run from Riis Landing in Breezy Point to Pier 11 in lower Manhattan. With that trip... More...

The members of Community Board 14 face one of their toughest decisions in recent years when the question of rezoning the west end comes before them at their regular meeting next Tuesday evening, May 12. More...

In the past 15 years, a senior citizens' transportation program run by Democratic District Leader Geraldine M. Chapey has drawn more than one million dollars from the public coffers, public records on the city's website reveal. More...

Through prayer and song and with a certain amount of anger, Rockaway's African-American community came together last week to discuss its response to the April 25 verdict acquitting three police detectives in the death of Far Rockaway resident Sean Bell. More...
Kingsborough Community College's Continuing Education Department presents 55+ Wellness Program. The classes will be held on Fridays, May 9, May 16, May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Classes include Tai Chi, Aqua size, healthy cooking and computer for mature adults. The classes are located at K... More...
Julia Daudelin, a kindergarten teacher at P.S. 47, and Ranger Julia, of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, hosted a free program where young sprouts, ages 4 and up, explored plants parts from roots to buds with their families. In celebration of National Park Week and Volunteer Week, the workshop was he... More...
An exciting life does not necessarily have to always translate into an exciting story. Former Rockaway resident, Viviane Thereau, spent most of her childhood living at sea after her family fled their home in France during World War II. More...
When Robert Hordt was recently named Managing Editor of Crain's New York Business, his biography in the paper said that he had started his career at The Wave in Rockaway. More...
Above: Beginners are making their mark at World Champions Karate Center, who recently completed promotions for these Karateka. The beginners moved up as shown left to right: Antoine Stewart, Harry Charles, Celeste Melero, Anthony Tortolla and Michael Butkiewicz are pictured with Sensei Bruce Hodes. ... More...
On Monday morning, a number of commuters will huddle at 5:45 a.m., in the early morning cold, to await an historic event - the first commuter ferry run from Rockaway to Manhattan. For years, we have called the issue of a commuter ferry a "Ferry Tale," and now it has seemingly come true. More...
Dear Editor, The police officers who killed Sean Bell may have gotten away with it by law but there is a higher power. I pray that no harm come to them because God is the final judge. When they go to sleep at night, I hope and pray that Sean will always be in their dreams. God never sleeps; he kn... More...
Aviator Sports Bits All events at Aviator Sports, Flatbush Ave., Bklyn, just north of Marine Parkway Bridge. Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+. Now through 6/21, Mon., Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Holiday closings, 5/10, 5/24, 5/26, 6/5... More...
Clara Mae Berry, a longtime Rockaway resident, died April 25. Berry, a housekeeping supervisor, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on August 16, 1930. She was a longtime employee of Lawrence Nursing Home and a member of St. John's Baptist Church. More...