Shortly after Edward Bain slammed into a Cross Bay Boulevard telephone pole while allegedly driving drunk and was partially thrown from his crushed vehicle, he told police and EMT workers that he was not responsible for the crash and that he did not know the victim, and that she was not his wife, ad... More...
First there were not enough lifeguards. Now - with the summer beach season just starting - a report in the New York Post gives Rockaway Beach the distinction of being the deadliest beach in New York City. Yet, the official statistics from the New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) d... More...
The Memorial Day weekend was celebrated throughout the Rockaway peninsula last week under beautiful skies and high temperatures. The weather and the need to remember those who have fallen in the pursuit of liberty led to a spate of cook-outs, parades, beach-going and simply enjoying the week... More...
The patriotic community of Broad Channel celebrated its Memorial Day with a memorial service and a parade on Sunday, May 27. The day began with a memorial service at the Noel Road headquarters of the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department at 10 a.m. and continued with a parade on Cross Bay Boulev... More...
The Memorial weekend is a memory now. The parade on Sunday stepped off at 2 p.m. from van Brunt. The marchers commanded presence, as always. Next, everyone can look forward to the end of the school year for the students and lots of Mardi Gras fun for all. If you have ideas for Mardi Gras,... More...
Cynthia Wolfe has been through many pressure situations in her athletic career as a three-year starter for the girls' basketball team, But not many instances can compare to the pressure of being selected as the last player in a soccer penalty shootout. More...
Donna Marie Bain died nearly two years ago in a tragic and horrific crash on Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel. Bain's husband, Edward Bain went on trial last week, charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence. Bain says that he had no more than five beers. More...
I would like to comment about the Dog Festival, which was held on Shore Front Parkway between Beach 99 and Beach 100 Streets (the site of the proposed dog run) on Saturday, May 19. I went with my daughter to see how the proposed venue would work out. More...
Aviator Sports Bits New York Sharks (woman's professional football):, New England, 6/2, 4 p.m. Miami, 6/9, 4 p.m. Southern Maine, 6/23, 4 p.m. New York Rangers Youth Hockey Camp, 6/25 to 6/29 and 8/27 to 8/30. All skill levels are welcome. More...
Samuel Ike Curtis, a Rockaway resident for over 50 years, died May 20. He was 76. Curtis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1931. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Funeral arrangements and visitation were entrusted to Jeremiah C. Gaffney's Funera... More...
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