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On Wednesday evening, July 10, The Wave will host a meeting of all those who saw American Airlines Flight 587 in the air prior to its crash. We are sponsoring the meeting at the Beach Club on Beach 116 Street at 7:30 p.m. as a public service. Many residents have indicated that they saw smoke or flame coming from the plane prior to its crash. We hope that others from Brooklyn and Howard Beach, who also saw the plane in trouble, will attend as well. More ... One of the best things about warm weather is seeing the children play outdoors. It's easy to see that they love being free of heavy, bulky outerwear. It's so much easier for them to play ball while they're wearing tee shirts, jeans and no jacket. In the early part of spring, it's fun to see how much kids have grown over the winter; later in the season it's nice to see how all that exercise keeps them so healthy and strong! More ... Lorraine and Frank Radice summer residents of Roxbury, celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on June 1with family and friends at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. John Bosco Church in Cunningham, Pa. The reception followed at the Valley Country Club. It was a delightful celebration enjoyed by all. Congratulations!!! More ... Tugboat film screening to kick-off Queens Council on the Arts' Art Frenzy weekend festival! Free and open to the public, the screening is on Friday, June 7 at 9 p.m. Invited by the Rockaway Artists Alliance, the Tugboat Film and Video Series will present 7 selected film and video shorts at Riis Landing. The tugboat (with screen) will pull up to the landing while the audience sits on shore enjoying the film and the scenery. Tugboat Film and Video Series uses maritime vessels and structures such as boats, barges and bridges for screenings and art venues. More ... The first week after the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, I wrote an editorial called "Coming Out Of The Woodwork," which detailed all of the theories that were circulating about the crash. More ... One quarter of adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, and smokers live an average of 5-10 years less than those who have never smoked. Studies have shown an association between smoking and low back pain,, but recent research has refuted the results of the previous studies. What is clear is that smoking decreases healing time, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, pulmonary diseases and osteoporosis. More ... Ceremonies in Rockaway were marred last weekend by both a drowning and a holdup in which a gun was used to take a man More ... "Wow!" What a fantastic opening night. The Rockaway Theatre Company production of "Lend Me A Tenor" was held this past Saturday evening, and what a great production, directed by Peggy Page. You must go to the post Theatre in Ft. Tilden over the next few weekends to see what a fine company of actors we have right here in Rockaway. More ... Automobile leasing is becoming a popular method to finance a new vehicle. In fact, Consumer Reports estimates that one of every three automobiles sold are financed through a lease. While leasing presents no financial incentive over purchasing a vehicle, it provides consumers with several short-term benefits. For example, consumers enjoy low down and monthly payments and many enjoy the luxury of having a new vehicle every few years. More ... This is really just too much! The American Civil Liberities Union, a.k.a "All Crackpots Love Us" has just announced that they will sue three major airlines who acted on ethnic profiling when they "asked" five passengers of Arab descent to get off of the planes they were about to fly simple because they didn't like, or rather, trust their "looks". More ... Summertime is here! The weather has been just wonderful. Come down and have a good time with us on Saturday, June 15 on our monthly bus trip to Atlantic City to Trump Marina. We More ... When I received an award from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for supporting the minyan at Derech Emunoh, the recently demolished landmark-able synagogue, it was a happier time. I discovered spiritual roots and rituals and backing for protecting the environment and environmental justice at that place. More ... |
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