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Diane Ravitch is one of my main heroes, and she has been ever since she wrote “The Great School Wars, New York City, 1805-1973,” which was mostly about the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community control battle that I lived through and participated in. More ... In some places there was snow on the ground even with the day’s warm temperatures for the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Parade. It’s a wonder the snow has held on so long. One neighbor said it was petrified. Another neighbor promised one more snowstorm before buds pop out of the trees and bushes again. More ... Maybe it’s me. Maybe it’s the fact that I grew up when there was one school in a building and you could say, I go to Cardozo JHS 198” or “I go to Far Rockaway High School” and you knew which school you were talking about. The thing is – I just don’t believe in schools sharing buildings. More ... The last time I wrote the “It’s My Turn” column was in May 2008. At the time, I reported enthusiastically that the Rockaway ferry had arrived. I took the ferry to work during its inaugural week and found it to be a relaxing, safe, cost-effective way to commute from the Rockaways to Manhattan. More ... Officials of the Rockaway Music and Art Council have told The Wave that, after a 26-year run, there will be no Fall Festival this year. More ... Two RAA exhibits open this weekend with a reception Sunday, March 14, 1 – 3 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy live entertainment and delicious ref-reshments as you view the artwork of “To Our Idols” and “Bodies of Work” in sTudio 6 and sTudio7, respectively. Admission is free. The exhibits run through April 3. More ... This view of the Riis Park Bath House, located at the west end of the Rockaway Beach peninsula was taken in 1938, and published on a picture postcard in 1939. The card is in color, and in the group of cards known as linens because of the heavy linen paper stock on which it was printed. More ... I would like to start this article by saying that I am happy to report that this publication is my 200th article on Consumer Affairs and Protection. More ... Life is for the living. “You gotta be in it to win it”, as the saying goes. Live life to the fullest. Take advantage of every opportunity to manifest a new facet of your personality. “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine”, as the song goes. Life consists of nano-moments defined by the breath. More ... The first time homebuyer’s credit is close to expiring. To qualify, you must have a contract before May 1, 2010 and close no later than July 1, 2010. More ... Columnists RSS feed |
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