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Letters August 3, 2007
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The NC-4 March
      Dear Editor, Greetings from Danvers, Massachusetts. I just watched the History Detectives on PBS showing an episode about the NC-4 plane. This clicked my memory back to the 1920's when I was taking piano lessons - one of my first pieces of sheet music my teacher assigned me was the NC-4 March!
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Cynthia Woods Is One Of Rockaway's Treasures
      Dear Editor, Down the Way Productions is the former name of The Rockaway People's Network. This is an organization founded by Cynthia Johnson- Woods.
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Not Being Able To Purchase Guns Is A 'Scary Thought'
      Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the editorial about the NRA. While I agree with Mr. Schwach concerning his view on assault rifles and that the average citizen should not own them, I think that if a law-abiding person wants to own a rifle, shotgun, or pistol, they should be allowed to d...
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'Function At The Junction' A Success
      The following letter was sent to The Wave to thank those who participated in the 7th Annual "Function at the Junction." Dear Participants, Thank you for coming out to our 7th annual "Function at the Junction" Rockaway reunion. It was truly a wonderful, spirited, lovely event.
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Rockaway Park Curb Cut Is Completely Legal
      Dear Editor, I am writing in regard to the letter published in your column dated July 27, 2007 entitled, "A Parking Ticket For What?" We are the owners whose home address was so boldly printed in your publication. First, let me state that the slanderous and defaming letter written by Mr. Michael...
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A Hearty Thanks To Peninsula and Promenade
      Dear Editor, On July 28, my 89-year-old mother, who had never been in a hospital, suffered a broken hip and was rushed to Peninsula for surgery. She was then brought to Promenade Rehab Health and Care Center for rehabilitation. Not only did she receive the best care in both facilities, the staff ...
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Fee Hike For Riis Park Is Not Acceptable
      The following letter was sent to Rita Mullally, Supervising Ranger at Riis Park, in response to a propose fee hike for the park's parking facilities. Dear Ms. Mullally, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed parking fee increase for Jacob Riis Park.
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Where Is The Safety In Our Park?
      The following letter was sent to Rita Mullally, supervising ranger at Riis Park, part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Dear Ms. Mullally, I am writing you in regards to the ongoing effort to raise the parking fees at the parking entrances at Gateway Park/Riis Park beach.
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How About The Garbage?
      Dear Editor, In regards to the letter "Parking Ticket For What?" Mike, how long have you been living on this block? The curbs painted yellow in front of 178 and 180, Beach 118 Street have been there for a couple of years now!
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