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May 26, 2006  RSS feed
Two Memorial Day Parades Set For Weekend
This is the weekend that we honor those heroes who gave their lives to preserve our freedom as well as those who continue to fight in foreign lands. As is traditional, there will be two parades this weekend. On Sunday, May 28, the Broad Channel Parade, sponsored by both the American Legion and the V More...
Rookie Cops Seize Loaded Gun At Hammels
By Brian Magoolaghan

Two brand new cops assigned to the 100 Precinct took a loaded handgun off the streets of Rockaway Beach last weekend and charged four men in connection with the incident, The Wave learned this week. More...

Newcomer's Guide FREE Inside Print Edition

Those who look forward to getting The Wave each week will have an extra incentive with this issue. More...

 Community
• article has image Tenants Turn Out To Support Strikers At Surfside Houses
Hundreds of tenants of the three-building Surfside Houses (1 Beach 105 Street, 107-10 and 106-20 Shore Front Parkway) joined picketers last Saturday, May 20, for a rally in support of a two-week old strike by workers against Alma Realty and the building's owner, Steve Valiotis. More...
• article has image Changing Of The Guard With New CO At 101 Precinct
• article has image Floyd Bennett Field Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Football,Ceremony
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 Columnists
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RV' - Road Outrage
The only thing truly wonderful about "RV" is that Robin Williams has decided to be funny again. After a long succession of serious movies ("What Dreams May Come," "Insomnia," "30 Minute Photo," "Final Cut"), the great comedian is going for full-blown laughs. More...
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• article has image Social Security And You
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 Sports
• article has image FDNY Overpowers NYPD In Fun Bowl
The New York City Fire Department, led by LB Matt Helman (51) lays a huge hit on NYPD QB Randy Litrell. The FDNY proved victorious in a 166 win in the 34th Annual Fun City Bowl Game at the new Aviator Sports Complex at Floyd Bennett Field. A crowd of an estimated 2000 people were on hand as the game More...
• article has image A River Runs Through Beach Channel Crew Season
• BCHS, FRHS Prepare For Soccer, Baseball Playoffs
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 Editorial/Opinion
• Opinions Workers Have Right to Living Wage, Health Care
On paper, at least, Steve Valiotis seems to be a good man. The owner of Rockaway's Surfside Houses (1 Beach 105, 106-20 and 107-10 Shore Front Parkway) was recently honored by a breast cancer organization for his support. His official biography says that he contributes greatly to his community and h More...
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• From theEditor's Desk
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 Letters
• No Venom From Here
T his letter was sent to Rockaway Little League head Marty Andressen in response to his letter in last week's Wavc. More...
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 Obits
• Obituaries
Elaine Gordon Home Health Aide
Elaine Gordon, a Rockaway resident for over 20 years, died May 19. She was 63. More...
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