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for larger version       Beachcomber It seems as if the new lines being drawn for the State Senate add Broad Channel and a piece of Howard Beach to the Tenth District currently represented by Malcolm Smith while subtracting a piece of Jamaica. It just so happens, however, that piece of Jamaica is where Malcolm lives and he would reside... More ... Chatting With Chapey Education: A Valuable Asset By Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey We attended a magnificent luncheon for the Ursuline Sisters at Russo's on the Bay, February 18, 2002. Norann McManus chairs this event each year. She does an excellent job. Her leadership skills are very evident. Two schools in our area are taught by the Ursulines: Nativity S... More ... Dorothy Dunne Wasn’t she great? Wasn’t she spectacular? Isn’t she sweet? Isn’t she adorable? And, aren’t we proud that a competitor from Queens, Sarah Hughes, only 16 years old, glided along the ice in flawless grace, giving a perfect performance in women’s Figure Skating Olympic competition to capture the Gold M... More ... From The Artists Studio Have you discovered Patrick’s yet? If not, why not? Right in our neighborhood, close at hand, Patrick’s Caribbean International Cuisine provides a menu of delectable dishes to compete with any restaurant in this city, and at reasonable prices. More ... From the Editor’s Desk By Howard Schwach The big issue in the city today is education. Everybody wants to get into the act. The future of local schools board and the city's board of education is the topic of discussion at two forums. The first, held last Wednesday at Queens Borough Hall, was hosted by BP Helen Marshall. More ... From the G-Man Hey people! I want to start by saying how much I appreciate the emails of support I received last week regarding the column "You’ve Been Bushwhacked!" A majority of the emails were extremely nasty in tone and came from two specific areas within the peninsula, but I’m not going to go any further tha... More ... LOOKING BACKWARD What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago This Week Tolls on both the Cross Bay and Marine Parkway Bridges were raised this week to a "reasonable" $.90. Residents can continue to buy reduced fare tokens at $.60 each. More ... On The Beach… With Beverly Baxter Memory of James Conway Sullivan: ‘Some Men See Things As They Are And Ask, Why? I Dream Things That Never Were And Say, Why Not?’ Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy More ... Simon Says…. From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B Since the death of James Conway Sullivan, I wanted to recognize the great efforts of a wonderful individual who had given so much to improve Irish cultural affairs and set policy in the Irish community. More ... Sprayview Sticks and Stones By Environmental Reporter Bernard Blum Hopefully the young Harp Seal washed ashore on Monday represents the ‘seal of approval’ for a future sea education center (museum), sea-aquarium, and/or sea-aquatic sports (surfing) center facility for the Arverne/Edgemere coastal renewal area. But as it is, as was commented in one of the tabloids, ... More ... The Inner Voice By Marilyn Gelfand I just want to start by saying "Thank you" for the notes I have received. It gives me the feedback to continue writing on the subjects that make sense to me. More ... |
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