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for larger version       Beachcomber Even the police have a sense of humor on occasion. A week ago, there was a report of a snake on the boardwalk in the Edgemere section of the peninsula. A patrol car responded, asking for a description. Central dispatch radioed back that it was reported a "very large snake." The police officers ... More ... Broad Channel Bits Wishing Mothers A Day Filled With Joy Commentary By Liz Guarino Mother's Day is almost here. Wishing all mothers- and those who are just like mothers to someone- a wonderful day, filled with happiness, joy, satisfaction, enjoyment and good times with the ones you love and who love you! St. Virgilius Golden Age will run a bus ride to Atlan... More ...
Preparing For Summer Fun And The Hurricane Season CommentaryBy Joan Foley Director, American Red Cross Of Greater New York - Queens So many great things occur in June. When school lets out, students can begin their summer fun. For grads, it's the thought of starting high school or college in a few months, or possibly entering the workforce to earn (FINALLY!!!) a fulltime paycheck. More ... From the Editor's Desk School Governance, One More Time (For Now) Commentary By Howard Schwach Ok, here's the deal. Under the mayor's new governance plan, all schools will be involved with one of three options: The first option, Empowerment Schools, should be called the "don't call us, we'll call you option," because it allows principals a very large amount of autonomy ... More ...
Commentary From The Rockaway Museum by Emil Lucev, Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S. Locke At the latest postcard bourse, and having completed my search for postcards of the Rockaways, I began to look through many unsorted cards held by dealers for collectors with patience!! At times I have found cards of the Rockaways in these mixed-up boxes, so to speak, and I began to lo... More ... It's My Turn Rockaway's Forgotten Historic Event: The Flight Of The NC-4 Commentary By Stephen Yaeger May 8, 2007 will mark the 88th anniversary of the three Navy Flying Boats that left the US Naval Air Station in Rockaway destined for Lisbon, Portugal to attempt the first transatlantic crossing by airplane. The planes were designated NC-1, NC-3 and NC-4. More ... Looking Backward What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... Broad Channel residents pleaded this week for sewer work that has disrupted normal activity on their main street (Cross Bay Boulevard) for years, to continue this year right through the summer, despite an embargo that legally calls for suspen... More ...
This Mother's Day, Show Someone You Love How Much You Care Commentary By James Glasser, Manager, Far Rockaway Social Security Office On Mother's Day, we celebrate the special people in our lives. There are a number of ways you can show someone you love how much you care. So consider doing something for them that can really make a difference. More ... The Rockaway Irregular A New Wind Blowing in the Queens GOP? Commentary by Stuart W. Mirsky The recent change in leadership at the county level in the Queens GOP recognizes the past leadership failures of the former Queens GOP County Chair. State Senator Serphin Maltese held the reins of Republican power as County Chair of the Queens GOP for roughly a decade during which he seem... More ... Weed And Seed Report Rockaway Development And Revitalization Corporation Commentary By Denean Ferguson The mission of the Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) is to promote the revitalization of the Rockaway Community's economic base and neighborhoods and to assist its residents in securing an improved "quality of life. More ...
A 'Man' Named Eric, A Boy Named Oliver Commentary by Susan Hartenstein The Arts @ Fort Tilden: Of Land and Sea: sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden, Rockaway Center for the Arts (RoCA.) Explores the beauty of the natural world in a variety of art mediums. The BIG Show: sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden, RoCA. Living 'UP' to its title, the works in this e... More ... |
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