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December 1, 2006 / Columnists

Dorothy Dunne

Melanie Reed Is Confirmed

News Events/Travel Editor/Host • WNYX - TV Morning News • 12:00 noon on UHF Chs. 35 & 26 Monday - Friday

Ann Heslin's granddaughter, Melanie Reed, whose mother is Heslin's daughter, Mary Reed, was confirmed at St. Raymond's Church in Lynbrook, Long Island. More...

Beachcomber

If there are residents who want to see a dog park on Shore Front Parkway, they better get busy and let Councilman Joseph Addabbo know about their desire. More...

School Scope

Indecent Exposure

By Norman Scott

After years of being part of a tiny minority in a sea of BloomKlein worshippers, and amongst the NYC and national press corps, it's nice to see the worm finally beginning to turn. More...

On The Beach

A Very Muré Christmas!

Commentary By Beverly Baxter

I was flipping through the pages of The Wave this week when I came upon the Horoscope page, and I must admit, I do engage in the occasional frivolity of reading it. It said that this week Leos would be dazzled by the children. More...

Notes On Consumer Affairs

Commentary By Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer

Did you know that many common household products are actually hazardous? More...

From The Artists Studio

A Foundry In At Least Two Parts Rockaway Artists Alliance

Commentary by Susan Hartenstein

The Modern Art Foundry in Astoria, Queens has been serving artists and the community since 1932, when it opened under the name Bedford Bronze in Long Island City. More...

From The Rockaway Postmaster's Desk

'Wrap up tight' for the holidays

By George P. Buonocore

When it's cold, you "wrap up tight" - you put on a coat before going outside. When you send gifts this holiday season, make sure they get the same care. "Wrap them up tight" ... and while you're at it, "ad-DRESS them well," too! More...

It's My Turn

My Resolution To The Cell Phone Ban In Public Schools

By Uthman Baksh

Uthman Baksh is a student at Beach Channel High School and a member of the Student Council. More...

Looking Backward

What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago...

Vigorous protests can be expected in Rockaway's west end if New York City Mayor Edward I. More...

The Progressive

Madonna And Child, Or The A-Word

Commentary By John Paul Culotta

Before starting to write this column, I read in the New York Post an article where the headline read, "I Want A Girl- Madonna Plans Second Malawian adoption." For many years adoption agencies have been using the month of November as the month to info More...

Meeks Message From Capitol Hill

Use Majority To Help The Majority Of Americans

Commentary From The Desk Of Congressman Gregory Meeks

A remarkable thing happened on Election Day: Voters swept Democrats to victory in the House of Representatives by nearly double the 15 seats we needed to become the majority. More...

Broad Channel Bits

Commentary By Liz Guarino

Even though December has arrived, the weather may continue being unseasonably warm. It's hard to believe Christmas is almost here. Lots of folks are happy about the lower fuel bills caused by higher temperatures. More...

Simon says...

Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B

It has been a reallly disastrous week. As you are probably aware our monthly Atlantic City bus trip on Saturday November 18 was a disaster. Our usual fantastic bus company and driver were unavailable due to another five- day charter trip to Ohio. More...

The Music Beat

Commentary by Leanne Edwards

Leanne Edwards has been following music and musicians since her early teens. The Nassau Community College student will fill you in on upcoming concerts, new groups, albums and local groups each month in this space. More...

MovieScope

'Casino Royale' - Bond Back To Brutal Basics

Review By Robert Snyder

"Torture" appears to be the operative word for the post 9/11 age. It's all over the news, on TV and in the movies. More...

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