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Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B The Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission is a new official body, which reviews the qualifications of persons seeking election to judicial office. The criteria for evaluation include professional ability; character, independence and integrity; reputation for fairness and lack of b... More ...
News Events/Travel Editor/Host • WNYX - TV Morning News • 12:00 noon on UHF Chs. 35 & 26 Monday - Friday After a brave battle against cancer, Janet Neibel, wife of Gene Neibel, took her last breath on Thursday, September 20. She tried to maintain her spirits until the end. We all hoped the new medicine would have conquered it, but it didn't work. We have to be more vigilant, more alert to the signs o... More ... Beachcomber A small but growing group of local residents concerned about the plans for the new YMCA that will be built beginning at the end of this year at Beach 73 Street have come together to push the plans up a notch. More ... It's My Turn Class Size Matters - A Lot: Part 2- Smaller Classes Are Desperately Needed to Close the Achievement Gap By Vivian Rattay Carter As I stated earlier, class size matters, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. With the education debate in New York City focused almost exclusively on the question of closing the achievement gap for minority students, does class size matter much to poor, minority students? In my mind, there... More ...
Where Is Al Shanker When We Need Him Most? By Norman Scott Wave editor Howard Schwach in "From the Editor's Desk" made this comment about Al Shanker on September 14. More ... The Inner Voice Commentary by Marilyn Gelfand What does unconditional love mean? It is a term that we hear often and it is something that we want for ourselves, but what does it mean? More ...
Final Chance To See Two Exhibits With A New Exhibit Coming Commentary by Susan Hartenstein Rockaway Artists Alliance RAA CONTACT INFO: Phone: 718- 474-0861; Fax: 718-474-4373; e-mail: rockart116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org. FINAL WEEKEND - 2 EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW @RAA: through October 7, 2007. ARTSPLASH 2007: Location: sTudio 7 Gallery, Rockaway Center for the Arts (RoCA), Fort Tilden, Quee... More ... Erin On The Rox By Erin Baumann Baby News! Congratulations to Paul and Laura Armour on the birth of their son, Paul Michael Armour, on 9/11/07, weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces. Congratulations to Danny and Alyssa Colleran on the birth of their daughter, Brenna Katherine Colleran, on 9/6/07, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. More ... Broad Channel Bits Commentary By Liz Guarino Days and nights are cooling off and some of our neighbors are wearing sweaters and light jackets. Halloween decorations and orange lights are appearing on the fronts of houses. Some children are thinking about their costumes. Even though the calendar tells us fall is here, many days have been summ... More ...
Seen Through a Camera in Far Rockaway, L.I. A Century Ago via Postcard From The Rockaway Museum Commentary by Emil Lucev,Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S.Locke A new postcard mailed a century ago from Far Rockaway, to New Jersey, has been hand delivered to me for addition to my never ending collection of historical postcard views of the Rockaways. More ... Looking Backward What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... State Senator Andrew Jenkins was mum this week after he was indicted on federal charges of attempting to launder 150,000 dollars and conducting business for an African bank not authorized to operate in this country. More ...
A Brand New Day: Ulrich And Deacy Take Republican Leadership Commentary By Beverly Baxter "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."~Margaret Mead When a handful of middle-aged men first got together merely three years ago inside George Greco's drafty garage, they did so to fraternize, smoke cigars and share their frustratio... More ...
Capture The Spirit Of The Fall: Creative Decoration Ideas For The Season Commentary By Danielle McShane Danielle's Rockaway Florist Give your home a look that captures the spirit of the season by adding spice and warmth to your home. Whether you are lining up pumpkins and gourds on your windowsill, or adorning your sofa with warm, comfy blankets, you'll find that it is the small touches that go a long way when decorating for t... More ...
'Eastern Promises' - Mob Violence, Russian Style Review By Robert Snyder Those interested in Viggo Mortensen's body would do well to watch "Eastern Promises." The steel-muscled actor spends many minutes of the movie unclothed - exhibiting story-significant tattoos, performing sex, or grappling in a lifeor death bathhouse wrestling match. More ... |
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