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From The Artists Studio
Three Shows A-Calling: Two Debuts And A Final Retro Weekend
Commentary by Susan Hartenstein
      RAA CONTACT INFO: Phone: 718-474-0861; Fax: 718-474-4373; e-mail: rockart116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org Next RAAGeneral Meeting: Monday, November 12: Nominations for Board Members. Free, every Thursday at 7 p.m.
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From The Editor's Desk
America's Pastime: It Isn't All Balls And Strikes
Commentary By Howard Schwach
      First, a word in honor of full disclosure. I am a New York Yankee fan and have been since my father took me to opening day at Yankee Stadium in 1948. I was almost nine-years-old and opening day at the old stadium became a yearly event for my father and I from then on, until I went into the Navy in...
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
A Rare Neponsit Home Photograph from the 1920's
From The Rockaway Museum Commentary by Emil Lucev,Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S.Locke
      Compared to the palatial residences of present day Neponsit, the Quinby home on the southeast corner of Washington Avenue (now Rockaway Beach Boulevard) and Beach 147 Street (formerly Bannock Boulevard) seems rather modest.
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The Inner Voice
Commentary by Marilyn Gelfand
      As holidays will soon be upon us, it is good to think of how we would like our holidays to be. Remember to keep everything in perspective, to make the holiday what you would like it to be, and overall, to fill yourself with love and appreciation that we have the health and freedom to do what we wa...
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Notes On Consumer Affairs
Commentary By Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer
      Recent major recalls of consumer products, ranging from toothpaste to children's toys, have left consumers on edge and manufacturers rushing to review their safety protocols. The State is working to protect consumers, by establishing regulations and providing information about potential dangers.
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On The Beach
'Inspecting Carol' Opens At Post Theatre
Commentary By Beverly Baxter
      It has been my experience that just about anyone, if they can get to a point where they can suspend themselves from their own selfconsciousness, can act; but only hilarious people can be truly hilarious on stage.
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Simon says...
Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B
      Gee, how time flies. We're reminding everyone to get out and vote this Tuesday, November 6 for the reelection of District Attorney Richard A. Brown, the best D.A. Queens County has ever seen. Other candidates are Rudy Greco for Civil Court Judge and Denis Butler, Ken Holder and Steve Paynter for t...
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The Diary Of A Green Thumb
Commentary By Danielle McShane Danielle's Rockaway Florist Celebrate The Harvest: Go Pumpkin Picking With The Family!
      Most of the time, I share with you ideas and projects for your garden, but today, I'd like to share an experience that I had last November at the "garden" of White Post Farms, with my family.
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The Progressive
Heritage
Commentary By John Paul Culotta
      A few weeks ago, I was going to an office building in Manhattan to visit a friend. At the reception and security desk, a friendly, smiling, young Hispanic man greeted me. When I gave him my identification he asked if I was Italian. I answered in the affirmative and immediately he said "you must be...
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