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State Senator Malcolm A. Smith applauds the organizers and participants in his second educational conference, which was held on December 5. "Everyone agrees that education is the key to creating a sound and vibrant New York State for future generations. More ... Councilman James Sanders is bringing free foreclosure services to the community in an effort to prevent locals from losing their homes. Sanders is collaborating with Parodneck Foundation to provide this free service to all residents within his district. More ... Charging that the Senate Republicans have destroyed the credibility of that body, Senator Malcolm Smith came to The Wave on Tuesday morning for an hour-long discussion of the issues impacting Rockaway in the coming years. "The Republicans do one thing right," the Democratic Minority Leader said. More ... Beach Channel High School dance majors are participating in a program sponsored by Rockaway Music & Arts Council. Students enrolled in the Arts Program were recently given the opportunity to attend in-house workshops, which were led by dancers from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. More ... The Wave has received many calls over the past two weeks about deteriorating mail service in all of the Rockaway post offices. More ... Located at 113-20 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, this new shop has become a welcome success story since it made its debut in September. The store perfectly articulates the cachet of a coastal community. Owners Liz Smith Breslin and Jeanne Jamin blend their artistic talent and eye for design to bring customers an eclectic blend of old and new. They bring to Rockaway a store that speaks to the pulse of our unique town. More ... Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has continued to express grave concern about the implications of President Bush's recently signed Declaration of Principles for a Long-term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship with Iraq. Senator Clinton introduced legislation today that requires the President to seek Congressional approval for any agreement that would extend the U.S. More ... Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday called on President Bush to rescind his threat to veto the budget measure providing $109 million in critical funding to healthcare programs to treat those who are now suffering from illnesses as a result of the 9/11 attacks. More ... Despite delays in construction from a DOT temporary stop work order, the new Rite Aid Pharmacy on Beach 108 Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard is shaping up nicely and is nearly completed. More ... Dive down under and experience a thrilling adventure with curious clownfish Nemo, his overprotective father, Marlin and their relentlessly optimistic pal, Dory! Nemo and friends will be at Nassau Coliseum from January 9 to January 13. For ticket information, visit disneyonice.com or ticketmaster.com More ... City Councilman Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., Chairman of the City Council Civil Service and Labor Committee, praised private and public organizations engaged in preparing our residents for job and promotional skills. More ... Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer and Councilman Joseph Addabbo Jr. attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the ExtraCare Home Care Agency. More ... Rockaway was a very different place in the 1950's than it is today. For one thing, the State Diner, a hangout for generations of Far Rockaway High School Students, stood at the corner of Mott Avenue and Beach Channel Drive, where McDonald's stands today. The diner was owned by the Procops family when this 1951 photograph was snapped. It was later renovated and then demolished to make way for the fast-food eatery. More ... "True," a local rapper and ironworker from Far Rockaway, has been working hard with his "Rhyte Hitters" group to promote a new brand of hiphop that spreads peace and well-being, rather than violence. More ... Last weekend, the Rockaway Theatre Company was pleased to present two very special performances of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." Both performances were dedicated to the memory of a very special lady who donated a great deal of her time and resources to the betterment of our town, Barbara Eisenstadt. More ... Hello again, all my faithful readers. Happy holidays to each one of you! Well, I'm back after I had some oral surgery done; the doctor pulled 14 teeth from the top of my mouth! I know it sounds painful, but I really didn't feel any pain. More ... The cold weather has arrived, and also the enjoyment of winter holidays. The weather has been changeable and last week, with snow upstate, some family members had to give up plans, while others prepared and lots of tensions arose because of sickness and weather... two factors that are out of our control. More ... This article originally appeared online in the Gotham Gazette on November 26, 2007. David Bloomfield is the author of " American Public Education Law" (Peter Lang, More ... The New York State Department of State is in the process of updating its semiannual cease and desist lists for January of 2008. Property owners who want to be on the list must complete an owner's statement and return it to the Department of State no later than December 20, 2007. More ... JASA Roy Reuther Senior Center made holiday corsages for family and friends. The red, gold, silver, white, green and gold holly silk poinsettias were purchased by the senior center director, Sydney Lombardi. The seniors made corsages to wear on their coats and/or hats throughout the holiday season. More ... Several members of the American Legions Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272 traveled to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to bring Christmas gifts to wounded soldiers. During the visit, which was arranged by Past-Post Commander, Michael Honan, the Rockaway veterans brought 12 gift bags, each containing a sweatshirt, Tshirt, an electric razor and a 300- minute phone card. More ... What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... 20 Breaking automobile windows with an axe led to arrest on Tuesday, December 8, about noon, for David Rayside of 139 Beach 61 Street, Arverne. Mayor Edward I. More ... With a mild evening and lots of hype, thousands of residents crowded Neponsit Avenue from Beach 144 Street to Beach 146 Street on Saturday evening for the annual lighting of the "Little North Pole" at the home of Joseph and More ... Jennifer and Dominick are Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laine and Mrs. Francesca Consolazio would like to announce the engagement of their children, Jennifer and Dominick. More ... Live Nation presents Canadian comedian, actor, and game show host Howie Mandel on Saturday, January 12, at 8 p.m. He is best known for his role as Dr. Wayne Fiscus on "St. Elsewhere" and currently, as the host of NBC's "Deal or No Deal." Mandel was first noticed while performing at the legendary Comedy Store on amateur night. A producer in the crowd hired him immediately to be on the comedy/game show "Make Me Laugh." His appearance on the show, which included his signature stunt of placing a latex glove over his head and inflating it with his nostrils until it propelled itself off of his head, led to talk show appearances and a stint as the opening act for Diana Ross. In 1981, Mandel became the first "VeeJay" to appear on Nickelodeon's music video series, "Pop Clips." Ayear later, he landed the role of Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the award-winning NBC drama, "St. Elsewhere," where he remained for six seasons. During this time, Mandel was also the voice of Gizmo in the 1984 hit movie, "Gremlins," and its 1990 sequel, "Gremlins 2: The New Batch." In 1990, Mandel's Emmy Award-nominated animated children's series, "Bobby's World," began its eight- season run. Mandel was the creator and executive producer, as well as the voices of Bobby and his father. Howie was closely involved in the writing of the show, which now appears in syndication, six-daysa week, in 65 countries. Mandel is also known for his frequent hidden camera segments on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," as well as his cameo roles on "My Name is Earl" and "Medium." He is the first person called to fill in for Regis when he is on vacation from "Live With Regis and Kelly." Mandel became one of the few entertainers to host both a domestic and an international version of the same game show, with "Deal or No Deal" in both the U.S. and Canada. More ... Actor Javier Bardem is truly a chameleon. In the new Coen brothers film, "No Country For Old Men," he plays an emotionless psychopathic killer. Released simultaneously and sometimes in the same theater is "Love in the Time of Cholera," featuring Bardem as the super-sensitive, gentle poet/lover of the celebrated Gabriel Garcia Márquez novel. More ... The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), Division 25, donated a new Nativity scene to Peninsula Hospital. The scene, which is being displayed in the hospital lobby, was blessed by Peninsula Hospital's Chaplain, Father Emmanuel. More ... Applications for the 2008-2009 school year at the Scholars' Academy will be available December 13. The application can be found on the school's website, http:// schools. nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/27/ Q323. More ... In an effort to gauge citizen satisfaction with police, the NYPD today announced that the department is conducting a survey of New York City residents that have recently filed a police complaint. The survey is intended to measure a complainant's satisfaction with NYPD after an individual has received service or assistance from an officer. More ... Tree trimmings, lights and candles may set the perfect mood this holiday season, but ornaments, tinsel and other holiday items can be a recipe for disaster for our furry family members. More ... Rosemarie Zapata, RN, and Janet DePaolo, RN, OCN, hosted the annual Peninsula Hospital Center (PHC) Ambulatory Chemotherapy Holiday Party last week for the patients, graduates and families of the Ambulatory Chemotherapy Department, More ... Twenty-seven years ago, Cheryl Danto was walking across the street when she was hit by a car that sent her flying over the hood, broke her bones, ruptured her spleen, and caused her heart to temporarily stop. She was later awarded a settlement that required monthly annuity-type payments. More ... More than 100 youngsters turned out last Friday afternoon for the Peninsula Hospital Center Children's Holiday party. Kiddies from all over the peninsula who are pediatric patients of the Family Health Center gathered together to share in the goodness of the holiday season, with family members and staff from the Family Health Center and the Pediatric Department. The Peninsula Hospital Center Pediatric Department was responsible for collecting and wrapping of the holiday packages that Santa distributed to each child who came to the party. Holiday treats were enjoyed by all and the children had a chance to take their picture with Santa Claus. Pictured are the happy elves who came out to deliver presents to the little ones. They are children of pediatric staffers (l-r): Tricia Santos, Krista Natividad and Christian Natividad. Pictured directly to the right of Santa Claus is pediatric nurse Maria Tita Wynne. More ... PS 256 at PS 831 thanks Christine Buckley of Buckley's Restaurant for the Thanksgiving meal. The gymnasium was transformed into a restaurant, where students enjoyed the food. The staff and students are very grateful. More ... Sabrina Abrams, of class 801 at PS/MS 43, stands in front of the life-sized amphora, or jar, that she created in art survey class with Mrs. Ellis. More ... Councilman James Sanders Jr., seen with Community School District 27 Superintendent Michele Lloyd-Bey, presents seven schools with a $315,000 allocation during an assembly at PS 197 in Far Rockaway on Tuesday morning. Each school will receive $35,000, which is expected to be used on such items as computers and smart boards. More ... nutritious food. The study also found Yorkers struggle to have sufficient, of thousands of elderly New The study also revealed that hundreds population grows rapidly is another [The] inability to cook as the 85+ sufficient food, most often due to poverty. More ... Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Assemblywoman Michele Titus, city agencies, community-based organizations and UnitedHealth Group are working together, to ensure that Far Rockaway residents get flu shots this season. More ... It's that gift-giving time of the year. Maybe you're going to buy that sports fan in your life a New York Yankees cap. Perhaps you'll choose a red or yellow hat because that is their favorite color. If you do, you might be putting your sports fan in danger, experts say. More ... 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 entire Rockaway Peninsula and Broad Channel. More ... |
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