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RV' - Road Outrage By Robert Snyder 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 ...
By Joanie Omeste, Executive Director, Rockaway Chamber of Commerce The Rockaway Chamber held its annual Bravest & Finest Luncheon on a beautiful Thursday afternoon on April 20th. Attended by over 300 people, it was a heartwarming event honoring local EMS, FDNY and NYPD personnel who give their all every day. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly was on hand to say a few wo More ...
Understanding Citizen and Non-Citizen Requirements For Acquiring A Social Security Card And Number By James Glasser, Manager, Far Rockaway Social Security Center While most American citizens now have Social Security cards issued at birth, anyone applying for his or her first Social Security card or number must prove both identity and citizenship. U.S. citizens can prove age and citizenship with a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport. U.S. citizens can More ...
Hundreds attended the annual Senior Fair held on Wednesday, May 17 at 131 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway, sponsored by the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) and St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Many received free information and health screenings for depression, high blood pressure, More ... Erin On The Rox By Erin Baumann On Sunday, May 28, Tracy Rutter is putting together a special event "Kutting for a Kause" to benefit the charity Locks of Love and the Saint Baldrick's Foundation at the Irish Circle. Both organizations take donated hair and use it to make wigs for children with cancer. More ... Looking Backward What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... By an act of Congress, Memorial Day is being celebrated this year on Monday, May 26. More ... Broad Channel Bits By Liz Guarino It is almost Memorial Day. It is a holiday, but more importantly it is a day to remember and honor the sacrifice made by our fallen troops. Whether the fallen come from WW I or II, Korea, Vietnam or Iraq, it is time to let our hearts fill with love and gratitude for their sacrifice. More ... So, What's The Story? Have a news tip or story for us? Need exposure for a community-based organization? Know someone who should be recognized for outstanding work in the community? Want us to provide coverage at a community event? Just give The Wave a call at 634-4000. The Wave covers the More ...
The Risks Of Cell Phone Use By Dr. Nancy Gahles We all knew in our hearts that cell phones could pose some as yet unknown risk to our brains. We knew it when we spoke for a long time and the phone got so hot we had to stop. What was all that heat doing to our heads, our ears and our brains? I knew it when Johnnie Cochran died of brain cancer. He More ...
Something's Coming - Something Good Rockaway Artists Alliance by Susan Hartenstein Heads up! ARTSPLASH, RAA's annual multimedia fall arts festival will be here before you know it. The call to artists is here now. Dates: September 9, 2006 - October 15, 2006. Deadline for submissions: July 14. 2006. Eligibility for this juried exhibition: USA artists a minimum of 18 years of More ... Drawing On Science Global Warming II: Facts In Support Of Global Warming More ...
Chapey's Trinity Services Luncheon by Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey, Democratic District Leader More than 800 people are expected to attend our Chapey's Trinity Services banquet on Thursday, June 1 at 12 noon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach. Thanks to you - my friends and neighbors who are coming out in such overwhelming numbers to support our programs. More ... Beachcomber Possums have become a west end problem and some homeowners have addressed that problem by putting out poison nearby their garbage in an attempt to eradicate the pests. That has created a new problem. Some local have reported dead possums but others have reported dead cats. Seems that the poison does More ...
From The Rockaway Museum by Emil Lucev, Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S. Locke Today we have a nostalgic treat for churchgoers in the bay community of Broad Channel, Queens. The two postcards appear in a sepia-tone (brown tint) color rendition, published in the 1930's, during the Great Depression. More ... It's My Turn By Linda Ruscillo Fact Or Fiction, Part II In July 2004 my husband and I, joining with many other residents, particularly those living in the buildings on the boardwalk, stood and witnessed the bulldozing of the natural Dunes on Beach 123 and 124 Streets. More ...
By Robin Shapiro Here are some recent graduates. Lauren Caiazzo (Christine and Joe) graduated from Sacred Heart and will be returning there for graduate school. She will become an occupational therapist. Katie O'Donnel (Lynn ands Charles) graduated from Richmond University. Caitrina Kellar (Annemarie and Sean) gradu More ... Spotlight On Elderlaw Estate Taxes and Married Couples By Nancy J. Brady, RN, Esq. And Linda Faith Marshak, Esq. Many clients who come to see us own real property that has appreciated greatly in value over the original purchase price. In some cases the value of the real estate brings the total estate value over one million dollars. An understanding of the estate tax consequences is crucial to avoid one's ben More ... |
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