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"Children and parents had a wonderful time," said Donna O'Sullivan of those who took part in Broad Channel's First Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thirty delighted youngsters took part in the event at the football field on March 30. The excitement began with the arrival of the costumed figures of Clifford the Big Red Dog, Barney the purple and green dinosaur and the Easter Bunny, who arrived on a fire truck (pictured). More ... In times of adversity, New Yorkers come together. On November 12, 2001 the lives of people from the Borough of Manhattan and their neighbors from the Borough of Queens were forever joined together. More ... Did you all have a Happy Easter? Nicole Crowley celebrated her 16 birthday the night before on Mar. 30 with her mom and dad, Bobby and Patty Crowley at her grandma More ... Roger Kraus is a bright, articulate 26-year-old actor raised in Rockaway, whose family still lives in the community. He also happens to be the star of the latest stage version of the popular Nickelodeon children More ... When The Wave ran the front-page story last week about the fact that Father Romano Ferraro, the priest who has been extradited to Massachusetts to face charges of rape and child molestation, had once served in St. Rose of Lima Church in Rockaway, we expected that it would be a controversial story, but one that we had to cover. More ... This week, I am going to push the envelope on freedom of the press and expression. There is a proverb that says you do not bite the hand that feeds you. Another says that you should never criticize the organization you work for. Boy, the targets of this column are not going to like what I have to say one bit, but that More ... Close your eyes and click your heels and say out loud, "There's no place like Arverne!" That's right! Because in just a few years what has long been considered a barren desolate wasteland will go from being a forgotten dismal area to a thriving and vibrant seascape with sprawling homes, tree-lined streets and landscaped parks. An area no longer gray, but an oceanfront community come alive in Technicolor! More ... On Thursday, April 18th, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum will address our Good Government Regular Democratic Club. Public Advocate is the second highest elected official in New York City. The Public Advocate More ... For the past seven years, I have served as the Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection. As the Chair, I have had the opportunity to become involved in many diverse issues such as: the lemon law, home improvement practices, warranties, food safety, rental car policies, telemarketing practices, predatory lending and privacy, just to name a few. More ... |
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