Friends at Tribute Park
Dear Editor,
      In December of 2006, my family ordered a memorial stone to be placed at Friends at Tribute Park in memory of my father, who passed away in January 2006. We wanted it donated as a Christmas present to my mother. When I ordered the stone, I was also dealing with Dolores Orr, who at the time was very...
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A Simple Solution
Dear Editor,
      Regarding the political controversy as to whether we should withdraw from Iraq or stay the course: who is better qualified to make this decision than all the volunteers of the fighting forces who are shedding their blood. I suggest distributing ballot boxes to all the divisions. Each person could...
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Arverne by the Sea
Dear Editor,
      Arverne by the Sea is really starting to take shape. Rockaway Beach Boulevard appears to be nearing completion. The new road is nice and wide with malls in the middle.
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Front Page Tells Story
Dear Editor,
      I love the headline and article about the NAACP rally: "Respect our Youth," on the front page of this week's Wave. Are these the same YOUTH who were was arrested for being a part of the BLOODS ? The 34 individuals arrested on drugs, weapons and other charges as part of a large-scale narcotics in...
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Schwach Is Wrong On Orthodox Issue
Dear Editor,
      Most often, I find that I agree with Howie Schwach's opinion column, "The Editor's Desk" on the many different subjects he tackles. This however, is a time I differ with his opinion. After reading his editorial commentary of September 21, I, as a non-Jew, was compelled to share my thoughts and ex...
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Supports Tree-Planting Program
      The following letter was sent to Mayor Michael Bloomberg by the President of the Queens Civic Council, an umbrella group for many local civic groups: Dear Mayor Bloomberg: On Monday night Commissioner Benepe spoke at our meeting of civic presidents from throughout Queens. It was an excelle...
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Response to Beachcomber Column
Dear Editor,
      I have lived here in the Rockaways for nearly four years and am a regular Wave consumer. The Beachcomber column is usually one of my favorites; however, not in the September 14 issue.
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Reply to Jo-Ann Adams' Letter
Dear Editor,
      It would have been a wonderful way for the community to express their loss and respect for the victims had it not been organized by a person who is alleged to have cheated and disrespected so many already. What people should have done was research the people behind the "Healing Field.
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A Ghost Town Of New Homes?
      The following letter was sent to David Gonzalez in response to an article he wrote for Monday's New York Times Metro Section. The letter is being printed in this spot because the subject of the article was Far Rockaway.
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First Experience With Bullies
Dear Editor,
      I had my first experience with bullying yesterday, September 24, at Riis Park. I brought my twin 18- monthold girls to the playground and met up with some moms from the area. All was well until two cars pulled into the lot and three children ran out. Two boys around 3 years old and a girl around 2...
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Comments Do Not Impress Me
Dear Editor,
      Your linking of Jews with Nazis compares you with John Coatsworth of Columbia University, who would welcome Adolph Hitler on the campus. As far as inviting [the president of Iran], all of my aunts, uncles and grandparents were killed by the Nazis and that proves that the Holocaust happened.
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