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By Jessica Durham Established in 1909, the Far Rockaway First Church of God was the first African American church in Far Rockaway. The church started as gatherings in the home, said Reverend Dr. Arthur W. Davenport, the current pastor. Interest grew, and that is how the church came to be established. More ...
Council members James Sanders Jr. and Eric Ulrich will host a press conference on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 to announce $2.1 million dollars they have allocated to area hospitals to expand health care service to residents in the borough of Queens. More ...
The Tribute Park photo contest deadline is almost here. All entries must be submitted and postmarked no later than July 11 or hand delivered no later than July 13. There are three prize levels for each age group with first place receiving $250, followed with second place at $100 and lastly third p... More ...
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway peninsula has a diverse history. In honor of Brooklyn Queens Day on June 8, "The Wave" newspaper Managing Editor Howard Schwach graciously provided an historical talk about the Rockaway peninsula to registrants from DSSM Neponsit Ad... More ...
At its June Board of Directors meeting, Peninsula Hospital Center accepted generous donations from the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Peninsula Hospital Center Auxiliary and the Peninsula Hospital Cen- ter Volunteer Guild. More ...
Sean Ringgold, Rockaway resident, star of the box office hit hip-hop movie "Notorious" and actor on "One Life to Live," pictured here with Frederica Williams, president and CEO of Whittier Street Health Center. Ringgold was the recent keynote speaker at Whittier Street's 6th Annual Men's Health Summ... More ...
Just weeks after the thwarted attacks on two Bronx synagogues, Representative Anthony D. Weiner (D - Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, Assemblyman Rory Lancman (DFresh Meadows), and Councilman James F. More ...
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) was pleased to join St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude's Church on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at their 2009 Dinner Dance, 'Faith, Family and Unity' to honor Joseph G. Barden as their Man of the Year. More ...
Sandon Karinsky, a second-grader at St. Rose of Lima School, Rockaway Beach, entered his first surf contest last weekend in Rockaway and to everyone's amazement, held his own in the Menehune Division, competing against 12-year-olds. More ...
On Sunday, July 5, join a morning or afternoon ranger guided tour of promising terrapin terrain at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. You might get to see these marvelous turtles come ashore from their brackish homes to nest and lay eggs. Tours are at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. - 3:30 p... More ...
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) was pleased to be the installing officer at the installation of the Sand Castle Tenants Association Board. Pictured l-r: Edith Quiones, president and treasurer; Adele Foster, vice president; Assemblywoman Pheffer; and Carolyn Wilson, 2nd vice president and ... More ...
At its June Board of Directors meeting, Peninsula Hospital Center accepted generous donations from the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Peninsula Hospital Center Auxiliary and the Peninsula Hospital Center Volunteer Guild. More ...
Many locals came to Hassock Street near the Redfern Houses on Saturday morning to walk in a parade celebrating the Rockaway community. Organizations such as the Bay Rats Fishing Club, the Police Athletic League (PAL) Redfern Community Center, and Madison Boys and Girls Club held up their banners ... More ...
Stan Brown's Pepper Steppers led the parade, stopping occasionally to do what they do best — jump rope. Photos by Jessica Durham More ...
More than 200 participants came to Riis Park last weekend for the annual "Relay For Life" sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The participants took part in ceremonies, played games and walked laps, all to fight the disease. More ...
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RWA Environmentor students had special guest Katie Mosher- Smith from NY/NJ Baykeepers come to join them on Jamaica Bay to discuss oysters and the restoration project in which the students will take part in Rockaway Waterfront Alliance's Environmentor Program. More ...
Peninsula Hospital Center, at the invitation of Mr. Peter Sammon, President of the Neponsit Property Owners' Association, made a presentation at the NPOA's June, 2009 meeting at West End Temple in Neponsit. Robert V. More ...
St. John's Episcopal Hospital's residency programs recently held ceremonies for its graduating residents of internal medicine, osteopathic programs, and podiatry. The Internal Medicine program graduation ceremony honored 17 graduates and was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Imperial Room in ... More ... |
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