Peninsula Hospital Center was recently awarded a Healthcare Stabilization Grant in the amount of $750,000.00 from the New York State Department of Health. More...
The Broad Channel Memorial Day Parade took place under clear skies and warm temperatures as several units moved down Cross Bay Boulevard. Pictured, the parade was led by local politicians and VIP's. More...
After more than five years as the pastor of the First Congregational Church on Beach 94 Street, the Reverend Jan Powell will be moving to a church in Oak Park, Illinois next week. More...
Saying, "It is imperative that every student in New York State has the resources they need to excel," State Senator Malcolm Smith announced recently that scholarships are available for York College students. More...
A benefit concert to support the Rockaway Artists Alliance and the Rockaway Theater Company will be held in the Post Theater at Ft. Tilden on Saturday, June 17. More...
Record crowds, including many Rockaway residents, flocked to Jones Beach to see the year's premier air show, featuring the U.S. Navy Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, on Sunday, the day before Memorial Day. More...
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe (standing at podium) hosts Rockaway's beach opening ceremony last Friday on Beach 97 Street and the boardwalk. Students from P.S. More...
Sergeant Robert Borrelli and Police Officers Christopher Shannon and Richard DeMartino received the 100 Precinct's "Cop of the Month" award for March, 2006. More...
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer has announced that the state Assembly recently passed legislation that would limit the non-renewal or cancellation of homeowner's insurance policies in our area. More...
A body that was found floating in Jamaica Bay last weekend hasn't been positively identified but is believed to be a Staten Island boater who fell from his boat and disappeared last month. More...
DeVry Institute invited high school girls from around the city to participate in "Her World Network" to explore opportunities for women in technology on Friday, May 12. More...
The Midori & Friends Family Concert will take place on Friday, June 23 starting at 10 a.m. at Peninsula Prep Academy, housed in MS 53 in Far Rockaway. More...
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, a celebration of life in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by cancer, will take place at Beach Channel High School starting Saturday, June 10. More...
Police Officer Thomas Marrone (right) was the 100 Precinct's "Cop of the Month" for April, 2006. During that month, Marrone locked up a notorious bike-riding car stereo thief. More...
On Wednesday, May 24, an audience of parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and teachers were given a musical performance by the second graders of PS114. More...
The Rockaway Museum has been a beacon for young people on the Peninsula interested in art, as the museum, since March, has hosted several workshops making collages and working with clay. More...
Stella Maris High School senior Mary Catherine McMahon has been awarded the J.P. Morgan/Chase Smart Start full tuition scholarship, applicable to the college of her choice. McMahon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McMahon of Rockaway Park. More...
The sun was shining, lifeguards were back at their posts and people joined family and friends for the first barbecues of the year all along the Peninsula - the unofficial start of summer 2006 More...
Senator Malcolm Smith, Assembly member Michele Titus, Senator Ada Smith, Senator Serphin Maltese, Liz Sulik, Director of External Affairs PHC, Assembly member Audrey Pheffer and Robert V. More...
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