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Beachcomber
     A letter from the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), mistakenly sent to local representatives, suggested free parking on Sundays in Rockaway would become a thing of the past.
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Broad Channel Bits
     Well, spring has finally arrived! Did it seem at times that it would never get here? For a while there, I was wondering! Today (Friday) is the first full day of Spring.
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Chatting with Chapey
Lobbying in Albany to Protect Aging Services:  Stop the Budget Cuts
by Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey, Democratic District Leader
     During this week I joined advocates for seniors in Albany in lobbying to pro­tect services for seniors. Senior ad­vocates came from across the state to meet with elected officials to press for improved services for seniors.
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From The Artists Studio
by Susan Hartenstein
     Hop on board for a journey to fantastic places and intriguing images. Join us on Sunday, March 23 at 1 PM. Your voyage begins as soon as you enter sTudio 6 Gallery for "Destinations."
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
by Emil Lucev, Curator
     When the south side railroad removed its tracks from Seaside, between Hollywood Avenue (Beach 101 St.), a new Grand Central Boulevard was laid out through the heart of Seaside.
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Looking Backward
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Notes On Consumer Affairs
     At some time, almost all of us have planned or participated in a scavenger hunt. For parties, it is a good way to keep kids and guests busy. However, feeling like you’re hunting clue-to-clue when you need information is not fun and can be frustrating.
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Consumer Affairs Launches Queens Enforcement Office
     Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commiss-ioner Gretchen Dykstra, joined by representatives from Queens Boro-ugh President Helen Marshall’s off-ice, has opened an enforcement office at Queens Borough Hall.
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On The Beach
With Beverly Baxter
     As we stand poised on the brink of war, we must stand resolved with our troops and with this administration to see this through. Since I am very much a news junkie, I have watched closely and have been mesmerized by how we got to where we are standing today.
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Simon Says...
From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B
     Our next Atlantic City bus trip to Trump Marina will be this Saturday, March 22. The cost is $28 with $17 returned. We leave at 5:30 PM and re­turn at 8 AM.
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Smith Announces Police Recruitment Opportunities
     State Senator Malcolm A. Smith announced that the New York State Police Department has once again begun its efforts to recruit the most qualified men and women to join their ranks, and that candidates may file for the upcoming Police Officer examination through May 1, 2003.
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Sprayview Sticks & Stones
by Environmental Reporter Bernard Blum
     The influence of Eugenia Flatow (Coal­ition For The Bight) cannot be un­derestimated. She is in a leadership position at such environmental control groups as the Harbor Estuary Pro­gram, the NYC Soil and Water Con­servation District and the Jamaica Bay Task Force.
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The Rockaway Irregular by Stuart Mirsky
     Republicans Vanquish Dems! Whither Rockaway?
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