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With summer showers and thunderstorms over the past week, the ocean was perfect for surfers. This photo of surfer becoming one with the waves was captured by Denis Macrae of the Rockaway Artists Alliance.
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Ginger Farry came to Rockaway in what might be considered an unconventional way. She prayed her way here. That’s right. Farry, an author of several spiritual and inspirational books, prayed for a two-bedroom apartment near the beach that would permit her dog -- Joshua Riley -- to live with her. So,... More...

Although it’s almost two years since Robert Ortiz allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, the Arverne man remains at-large and continues to allude detectives from the 100 Precinct. More...

Rockaway Viking Sail 2000, planned for Sunday, September 3, is heating up with a day packed full of family fun festivities. The event, which is sponsored by the Rockaway Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Keyspan Energy and the Queens City Council on the Arts, is starting at 12 p.m. at Beach ... More...

Peninsula Hospital Center will host a blood drive on August 22, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the main lobby of Peninsula Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation. More...
Due to last weekend’s rainfall, both the Intergenerational Festival at Bayswater Park and Gateway Day 2000 in Far Rockaway were canceled and will be held today, Saturday, August 19. The Intergenerational Festival, sponsored by the Deerfield Area Association, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bayswa... More...
Well it's Wednesday morning and I just dismissed the Sandman. I just signed on and shockingly noticed that my man Johnny "By The Book" did not scan me the pictures for this article. Hopefully we will make deadline as I will trek down to The Wave. I’m a bit groggier than usual as Butch and myself put... More...
Just thought I'd write in and voice some of my opinions on a few matters
that I believe effect us all here in Rockaway Beach. First of all I really
don't like talking politics or religion but some of what I talk about
probably has political roots and God only knows what lurks in... More...
Broad Channel Library events: Fun Songs with Joe on Tuesday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. for kids of all ages; All kids are invited to meet Franee the Clown on Friday, August 25 at 1:30 p.m. The library is located at 1626 Crossbay boulevard in Broad Channel. More...