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Addabbo To Address Dems On 10/29
     City Councilman Joseph Addabbo will address the Regular Democratic Club of the Rockaways on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 8:15 p.m. at 104-02 Rockaway Beach Boulevard. - Dr. Geraldine Chapey, Democratic District Leader.
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Belle Harbor Artist on Display in Manhattan
     Belle Harbor resident Ellen Piccolo will be displaying her work at the Prince Street Gallery in Manhattan. The exhibit will last from October 28 till November 22.
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Rotary Hears from Homeless Advocate
     Rosie Schaap, (right) the assistant director of The Partnership for The Homeless, Emergency Shelter Network, was the guest of the Rockaway Rotary Club at their regular luncheon meeting last Wednesday at Snug Harbor.
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NYPD Aviation Shows Off New $9.8 Million Jewel
     Police Commissioner Ray Kelly unveiled the aviation unit
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Smith Warns Diabetics
     State Senator Ada L. Smith has announced that several law firms are working together to examine the claims of diabetics who took the drug Rezulin. The drug was prescribed from 1997 till March of 2000, when the FDA removed it from the market after 90 cases of liver failure resulting 63 deaths.
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Fishing Competitors Catch Few Fish
     The Ninth Annual Surf Fishing Tournament sponsored by
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Flu Season Begins in New York
     The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the official beginning of flu season. Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden urged New Yorkers, especially those over age 50 to get a flu shot early.
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Candidate Brown Against JFK Expansion
     City Council candidate Everly Brown has challenged Congressman Gregory Meeks about JFK Expansion. Brown does not believe that people of Southeast Queens and Far Rockaway benefit through increase job opportunities.
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BC Extends Deadline
     Property owners will have a few extra months to apply for their sewer maintenance refunds, according to the United Community Organizations (UCO) of Broad Channel.
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Hotel Innkeepers to be Honored
     Washington Hotel innkeepers, Vivian Schneider and Elaine Mittman will be honored at its annual donor luncheon on Thursday November 6. For decades, both Schneider and Mittman have worked at and been the proprieters of the Washington Hotel.
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The Inner Voice
     What do you do when you are in a situation of conflict? Flight or fight has been the most common approach. I
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Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser, 11/13
     Juvenile Diabetes is a growing problem in Rockaway as well as in the nation as a whole.
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Locals Meet With First Lady
     John and Veronica (Cassidy) Barry with daughters Cassidy Marie and Kiera are shown here, met recently (Oct 14, 2003) met Laura Bush while she was visiting the US Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where Mr.
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West End Children Decorate the Sukkah
     The children of West End Temple had fun decorating the Sukkah in front of the Temple. Everyone worked to the to cover the roof with branches and fill the Sukkah with pumpkins, fruits, decorations, flowers and pictures.
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Lafayette Completes USMC Boot Camp
     Marine Corps Pvt. Michael A. Lafayette, son of Lezandria Lafayette of Far Rockaway, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.
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"Look Who’s Turning Two"
     Happy second birthday to Nicholas Dono
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Congrats on Commitment Ceremony
     Karen Scocozza & Eileen Devlin celebrated the beginning of their lives together with a commitment ceremony at the Silver Gull officiated by the Rev. Jan Powell on September 20, 2003.
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DA Brown Honors Weinstein
     Queens District Attorney Rich
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Springtime Set For Opening of Rockaway Tribute Park
     It is obvious to all who pass by on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 116 Street, that the construction of Rockaway
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Mossa Takes Issue with Addabbo on Property Taxes
     City Council Candidate Michael Mossa believes the 18.5% increase in property tax was outrageous. "Addabbo voted lockstep with the liberal leaders in Manhattan, by supporting this draconian property tax increase," said Mossa.
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Meeks Reflects on His Trip to Iraq
     Touring Iraq was an eye-opening experience for Congressman Gregory Meeks. On a recent five-day visit to the war-ravaged country, Meeks met with American soldiers, toured local schools and visited power-producing facilities.
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100 Community Council Hosts Oktoberfest
     The 100 Precinct Community Council Hosted its annual Oktoberfest breakfast at the Beach Club last Sunday morning. The breakfast is a traditional fundraiser for the organization that runs activities throughout the year.
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Penny Harvest & Caroline Kennedy at PS 43
     PS 43 was chosen as the site to host the 2003 Penny Harvest Kickoff on October 16. The group raises funds to support non-profit, charitable causes. Pictured above, Caroline Kennedy speaking to assembly.
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RAA’s Artsplash A Hit At Fort Tilden Gallery
     The T-7 Band and Scott Bataglia performing with the Rockaway Theater Company at ArtSplash.
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Rockaway Residents Join In Queens Cancer Walk
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     Rain failed to dampen the spirits of 6,000 walkers at the 10th Annual Amer
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NYPD Safety Tips for Halloween Fun
     As Halloween approaches it is important for parents to review safety tips with their children. The Crime Prevention Officer of the 100 Precinct has a few suggestions to make this Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone:
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Is Your Family Ready For Reality TV?
     Want to have your 15 minutes of fame without being stranded on an island or having to eat exotic insects? Then listen up! A major TV network is searching for two New York families, to switch moms for a new reality show.
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Essay Contest By VFW
     The "Voice of Democracy" Essay contest sponsored by the VFW Morris Haynes Post #2781 Ladies Auxiliary is nearing its deadline. All submissions must be in envelopes with the child
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NYPD Safety Tips for Halloween Fun
     As Halloween approaches it is important for parents to review safety tips with their children. The Crime Prevention Officer of the 100 Precinct has a few suggestions to make this Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone:
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Is Your Family Ready For Reality TV?
     Want to have your 15 minutes of fame without being stranded on an island or having to eat exotic insects? Then listen up! A major TV network is searching for two New York families, to switch moms for a new reality show.
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Essay Contest By VFW
     The "Voice of Democracy" Essay contest sponsored by the VFW Morris Haynes Post #2781 Ladies Auxiliary is nearing its deadline. All submissions must be in envelopes with the child
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Sands Point Celebrates Physical Therapy Month
     Dr. Robert Lanter, DO, with his son, Charles. Lanter, who is associated with Sands Point, spoke on acupuncture.
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Exciting New School Year At St. Rose
     Principal Theresa Andersen reads the names of all those lost from Rockaway on September 11.
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Piro Celebrates 25 Jubilee at St. Edmund’s
     Congratulations to Lucia Piro who celebrated her 25 Jubilee as a foreign language teacher at St. Edmund Prep High School in Brooklyn. Also honored was history department coordinator Mrs.
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American Legion to Fight for "Under God"
     With the status of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools at stake, the American Legion has announced its support for the teacher-led pledge.
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Learning About Baseball At Busy Bee’s
     Rockaway youth enjoyed the story,
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School Scope
Class Size Redux, Part II
     Why are we not surprised that the people who rule public  school systems often seem to send their own kids to private schools? Former Chancellor Harold Levy
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Weiner Funds Rockaway Hurricane Study
     Representative Anthony Weiner has announced a new $3,000,000 study designed to improve hurricane protection measures on Rockaway. The study, which will be conducted by the U.S.
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