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November 10, 2006 / Columnists

It's My Turn

Honoring New York's Veterans Five Years After

Commentary By State Senator Malcolm A. Smith

This year's Veterans Day is unique, as it closely follows the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. More...

There's no easier way to say it. In this year's race for State Assembly in the 23rd AD, in which I was the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party candidate, I got my head handed to me. More...

The Brag Bag

By Robin Shapiro

Congratulations to Annie Bea Blitner (Irene and Adam), Jade Ritwo (Stu and Doctor Nancy Gahles), Adriana Greco (Daniella and George), Allision Bernstein (Amy and Steven), Leah Shapiro (Robin and Steve), Chelsea and Dustin Koppel (Elyse and Martin). More...

Social Security And You

Why This COLA Is So Important

Commentary By James Glasser, Manager, Far Rockaway Social Security Center

Among the many important features of a monthly Social Security benefit is the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). More...

Spotlight On Elderlaw

Q And A Focusing On A Deceased Spouse

Commentary By Nancy J. Brady, RN, Esq. And Linda Faith Marshak, Esq.

Question: My husband died this month and most of our assets are in both of our names. Does the deed to the house which is both of our names need to be changed to my name only? More...

Health & Harmony

Time Of The Year For Allergies And Inflammations

Commentary By Dr. Nancy Gahles

Allergies and inflammations abound at this time of year. More...

Cross Currents

Helping Rockaway Residents To Prevent, Prepare For And Respond To Emergencies

Commentary By Joan A. Foley Director, Queens Chapter American Red Cross

Joan A. Foley is director of the American Red Cross in Greater New York-Queens (138-02 Queens Boulevard in Briarwood). More...

MovieScope

'Marie Antoinette' - Clueless In 18th Century Versailles

Review By Robert Snyder

Watching "Marie Antoinette" about the ultimate pampered rich girl, one can't help but compare the tragic French teen queen to the film's creator, writer/director Sofia Coppola. More...

Looking Backward

What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago...

Five of fifteen subway stations that the Regional Plan Association says register the fewest paying customers on a typical weekday are in Rockaway. The designation is based on 1985 turnstile counts, adds a report published Wednesday, November 5. More...

Broad Channel Bits

Commentary By Liz Guarino

Many people were out and about and soaking up the warmth from the nice days we had last week. Even though the days tend to be cooler and windier of late, the sun still shines brightly most days! More...

Beachcomber

Sometimes when covering a fast-breaking news story on deadline, mistakes and misidentifications are made. This was the case with the incident in Broad Channel on Halloween evening. More...

The Diary Of A Green Thumb

Storing your tools for the winter

Commentary by Danielle McShane Rockaway Florist

If you like to get your hands dirty, there's a good chance that your tools are as well. Towards the end of November, we will begin restocking our shed. Tools may be packed away, and lawn mowers nestled into the corners. More...