Broad Channel Bits
Commentary By Liz Guarino
      As warm days overtake our weather, we are approaching Memorial Weekend and its solemn rites. Of course, Memorial Weekend marks the beginning of summer in the area; soon the sound of splashing from kids in swimming pools will be heard and the aroma of barbeque will fill the air. And don't forget Ma...
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Dorothy Dunne
News Events/Travel Editor/Host • WNYX - TV Morning News • 12:00 noon on UHF Chs. 35 & 26 Monday - Friday
A Ferry Nice Way To Manhattan
      Ferry service is now available to all Rockaway residents from Riis Landing in Roxbury to New York City, downtown, South St. Seaport; maybe eventually, to midtown, to East 34 Street. But, in this beautiful weather the people in NYC can take advantage of the gorgeous beaches of Rockaway, especially...
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From the Editor's Desk
[Hopefully] My Final Sean Bell Case Column
Commentary By Howard Schwach
      Many people have strong feelings about the verdict in the Sean Bell shooting case. If you have read this space before, then you already know that I believe the decision that the three undercover detectives were not guilty of criminal activity was the only one that Judge Arthur Cooperman could hav...
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HELP - Health Emotional Living Plan
Commentary by Rita Nussbaum, LCSW., a psychotherapist in private practice in Belle Harbor.
      Dear Rita, My closest friend, "Bob," recently lost his wife. They were married for 18 years and her death was sudden and unexpected. My family and I are still reeling from the loss. The reason I'm writing to you is because I'm very worried about Bob. It's been almost a year since the death of his...
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
The Rockaways' Time Capsule… To Be Opened in 2086 AD
From The Rockaway Museum Commentary by Emil Lucev,Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S. Locke
      Two decades ago the residents of the Rockaways participated in the burial of a community time capsule to be opened in the year 2086.
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The Inner Voice
Commentary by Marilyn Gelfand
      We have free will to make choices over many things in our lives all the time. So much of life is really out of our personal control, but then we make choices freely everyday. When life becomes tough, it sometimes seems that everything is out of control including ourselves or our focus. It is diffi...
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Looking Backward
      What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... F4E Phantom fighter jets will fly over the Rockaways at least twice this Saturday, May 14, between 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - as U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Brooklyn (at Floyd Bennett Field) celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Notes On Consumer Affairs
By Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer
      With the summer driving season just weeks away, many energy analysts are predicting that the price of gasoline will top four dollars a gallon. Faced with such astronomical prices, what is a driver to do? While using public transit, walking, or biking are all options that can reduce gas consumption...
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Keep Dangerous Toys Off The Shelf
Governor David Paterson
      Governor David Paterson has announced the submission of legislation to keep dangerous toys and other products out of children's hands.
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Simon says...
Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B
      It's been very busy in the Rockaways the last two weeks. On April 21, the Department of City Planning certified a rezoning plan for 280 blocks in the Rockaways. The zoning will encompass five neighborhoods; Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, Somerville, Edgemere and Far Rockaway.
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The Progressive
Liberals (Part II)
Commentary By John Paul Culotta
      Liberals believe in the counterbalance of interests. This nation needs corporations that generate wealth and growth through ethical activity, honest labor unions, and strong consumer, environmental, and public interest groups to balance the needs of the American people.
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The Road Less Traveled
Commentary By Erin Baumann
      Congratulations to my brother Brian Baumann. He is now officially registered to run in this year's New York City Marathon on November 2! I can't wait to cheer him on in November. Brian came in second in this year's Rockaway Rotary Run, behind Paul Hedderson (17:33), with a time of 17:42.
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