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Each September for 26 years, the Rockaway Music and Arts Council’s Fall Festival graced the green fields of Gateway National Recreation Area, first at Fort Tilden and later at Riis Park. No longer, however, will the two-day festival that traditionally drew tens of thousand of visitors to the park, be held. More ... There will be a community rally to save the Rockaway commuter ferry service at Riis Landing on March 19 at 6 p.m., according to Democratic District Leader Lew Simon, who is organizing the rally. More ... Community Board 14 voted this week in support of renaming the Beach 67 Street-Gaston Avenue train station to the community’s original name of Beach 67 Street-Arverne By The Sea. More ... Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer was pleased to meet with Dr. Igor Branovan, President of Project Chernobyl, during a recent visit to Albany to discuss Thyroid Cancer in New York State. Dr. More ... Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer, Chair of the Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee, recently reported from Committee, legislation to ban the sale of novelty lighters in New York State. The legislation is now under consideration by the Assembly Codes Committee. More ... On Superbowl Sunday, thousands of Long Beach Polar Bears dove into the frosty water to raise money and awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes for sick children and their families More ... Although most of Rockaway was out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this past Saturday, the party isn’t over yet. The celebration goes into full swing this Sunday, March 14, at Fort Tilden, as The Rockaway Theatre Company presents its fourth annual St. Patrick’s sing-a-long featuring The Gilleece Twins and Chris Benedict. More ... Thirty-five students from Bishop Ford High School’s Spanish classes attended the hit Broadway show, “In The Heights.” The students had orchestra seats and were able to meet the star More ... February became the snowiest month on record after a record snowstorm, which created blizzard-like conditions, hit New York City last week. More ... Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer joined Assemblyman Michael Miller in welcoming the staff of the Independence Residencies and members of the Forest Park Aktion Club, which is a Kiwanis Club for adults with disabilities, to the Chamber in January for the Group’s Advocacy Day in Albany. More ... Community RSS feed |
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