Cut The Budget Cut
      The following letter was written to the Community Board Relations unit of the City's Office of Management and Budget. Dear Editor, I write in regard to the proposed budget cut of $5,000 that would have a severe negative impact on the Rockaway community.
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Gateway Maintenance
      Dear Editor, Having grown up in NYC, I recall the days when Riis Park was under the control of NYC. The condition of the walkways, the railing, etc., was far better in those days than they are now. It's embarrassing to think that the federal government would allow a national park to persist in s...
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Something Needs To Be Done
      Dear Editor, I've been living in Rockaway for a little over eight years now and I still haven't gotten used to the transportation out here. It has to be the worst in the city. I would like to know what is going to be done to improve the transportation. I see a lot of houses and businesses being b...
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PBS Omitted A Piece Of History
      Dear Editor, The recent PBS TV presentation of "Treasures in the Harbor," although very well done, was somewhat of a letdown for me. Many months ago, I heard of PBS' plan to make a documentary of Gateway National Park within the New York/New Jersey area.
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What Is The Answer To Beach 116 Street?
      Dear Editor, I have a vision of what Beach 116 Street should be and it is not what it is today. I am a lifetime resident of Rockaway, second generation. I am also a real estate broker but I have no dealing with anyone on Beach 116 Street. I am speaking as a Rockaway Park resident.
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PS/MS 47 Deserved That A
      Dear Editor, As a former student from PS/MS 47 in Broad Channel, I was very offended by Howard Schwach's rude commentary. You didn't have the right to take the glory right from under PS/MS 47's feet. They worked hard to achieve that A.
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Thank You, Councilman Sanders
      The following letter was written to Councilman James Sanders. Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my profound respect, admiration, and appreciation of your relentless efforts to improve and empower this community.
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Name the Holiday
      Dear Editor, Congratulations to Joseph Costa on his letter, "A Christmas Tree Not a Holiday Tree," in the Friday, November 30 issue of The Wave. He expressed the sentiments of many Christians in our Rockaway community. My husband and I wish our neighbors a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
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Response to 'The Progressive'11/30
      Dear Editor, If I may quote John Paul Culotta - "We must… respect each other, and not our differences. If we fail to do this, our democratic life will be at risk.
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Rockaway's Hospitals
      Dear Editor, I think this is a subject we all should be discussing- THE HOSPITALS IN ROCKAWAY. First of all, there is not one trauma hospital or trauma doctor in Rockaway, nor is there a neo-natal level 4 [unit]- God forbid someone in Rockaway needed trauma care - they would have to be transpor...
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Giving Thanks
      Dear Editor, This past week, Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272 of the American Legion in Rockaway sent 14 holiday packages to Rockaway residents serving in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. We would like to thank those in the Rockaway community who identified these 14 individuals to us; St.
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Lew Simon to the Rescue
      Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to let you know how Lew Simon came to my rescue after all my complaints fell on deaf ears. The back of my house on Beach 149 Street abuts the property of the abandoned Neponsit Hospital.
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Error in Reporting
      Dear Editor, Your newspaper erred in reporting that the president of The Belle Harbor Property Owners Association has advocated the prohibition of a new store on Beach 129 Street. I hope that your publication will metaphorically smell the aroma of its insensitive comment, and correct its misstat...
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