Too many beaches without lifeguards, broken drinking fountains, closed bathrooms, littered shorelines and a deteriorating boardwalk. Those were just a few of the things found on Rockaway's beaches in a recent study by a parks conservation group that surveyed New York City's seven beaches and found... More...
At press time, detectives from the 100 Precinct were still trying to unravel a beach mystery that began on Tuesday night and has left officials unsure of whether they are dealing with an accidental drowning death, a suicide or a hoax. More...
Anew petition in support of ferry commuter service from Rockaway to Manhattan is circulating in cyberspace. More than 850 people have electronically "signed" the petition, which is posted on the website www.RockawayFerry. com. The site, which started collecting signatures in late June, features a... More...
The residents of Beach 131 Street celebrated the 17th anniversary of "Honor America Day" on July 4. They assembled at the crash site of Flight 587, with a solemn reading of the roll call of those friends and family who perished on 9/11 and 11/12/07. Band master Vince Murphy started the parade marc... More...
Rockaway received more notoriety and police attention than most residents wanted, two weeks ago, when three Rockaway men in a stolen SUV ambushed two NYPD cops in Brooklyn. More...
"Diamond Pros" instructor tells little leaguers how to get to first base as part of summer baseball camp now in session at the Fort Tilden Rockaway Little League complex. Running bases is just one of the skills the local kids, both boys and girls, pick up during the summer. More...
Nikita Rau has become the cover girl for all that is wrong when race is considered in making a judgment on hiring, school placement, college entrance or anything else. More...
Dear Editor, Last Saturday, July 14, I went to see South Pacific up at the Rockaway Theatre at Fort Tilden. The performance was great and I would have enjoyed myself thoroughly, except for the audience. There were the people talking, rattling plastic bags and candy wrappers and many conversat... More...
Communi ty Happenings Tribute Park Fundraiser, At the park (B. 116 St./BCD), 8/23, 6 to 9 p.m. Sandcastle Contest B. 119 St./Beachfront, 7/29, registration, 10 a.m., contest, noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by West End Realty, Parks. More...
Henrietta Abramson, a Rockaway resident for 57 years coming from Brooklyn, died July 14. Abramson was born in Brooklyn and was a homemaker. She was an active local community member in various organizations. Abramson is survived by her son, David Roya a.k.a. More...
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