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The Wave is proud to present this latest feature in our annual salute to Black History Month. In this installment, we are shedding the spotlight on three young people from the Far Rockaway community, as they share their thoughts on the black icons that left an indelible mark on their lives. More ... John Marcus is the acting principal of Beach Channel High School. He will remain so until the schools C-30 Committee, a group of parents, teachers and administers chooses a permanent successor from the candidates that they have been interviewing since late last year. More ... Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA) members and non-members are invited to submit slides & photos of artwork to be juried for the exhibition "Destinations. More ... The Lt. Bernard H. Wiener Post 258, Belle Harbor, had its Installation of Officers in January. The outgoing Commander, Steve Cooper (top left) stands next to the new Commander, Michael Menschel. More ... With his popularity sinking fast, and a second term in doubt, Mayor Bloomberg recently took a job as mascot for the Brooklyn Cyclones. When reporters asked the Mayor if the move seemed a bit bizarre, Bloomberg replied, "It may seem strange to you, but I've been giving people the bird for years. More ... Cancer affects more than 8.9 million people in the United States. In the next twelve months, more than 1.2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and a projected 555,5000 will die because of it. More ... Congressman Anthony Weiner and Gateway National Park are looking for a new contractor to take over golf and tennis facilities in Brooklyn and Queens. Under the terms of a request for proposals issued by Gateway this month, the new contractor will be expected to invest approximately $900,000 in renovations in the Flatbush Avenue Batting Cages, in Brooklyn, and the Riis Park Pitch and Putt, in More ... St. John's Episcopal Hospital South Shore will sponsor its semi-annual blood drive on Monday, February 24, 2003, from 10 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The drive will be held in the first floor Board Room at St. More ... |
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