While the majority of "Index Crimes" show a downward trend, the statistics show a mixed bag for the two Rockaway police precincts, with one more week to go in 2007. Overall, crime was down by a small percentage in the 100 Precinct in Rockaway Beach, and up by a slightly higher percentage in the 1... More...
Aromantic rival fatally shot a Far Rockaway man working at a Nassau County Taco Bell on Wednesday night and then fled the scene, only to commit suicide shortly thereafter, Nassau County police said. More...
The time has rolled around again for Rockaway residents to try out for the Department of Parks and Recreation's lifeguard training program, this year to be held at the soon to become extinct Far Rockaway High School. More...
Captain Phylis S. Byrne of the NYPD's Transit District 23 invites all to take advantage of the NYPD's free electronic device registration program, offered every second Wednesday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Beach 116 Street subway station. More...
It's that time of year once again- time to say "so long" to the old year and bring in the new one in a style that suits you. Some folks enjoy going to bed, sleeping through the midnight revelry and waking up in a brand new year. Others will party the night away into the wee hours and the next day.... More...
(A USGTF Golf Professional, you can contact him for lessons at 347-404-3751.) Your hands are the only connectors between yourself and the club. The grip is the foundation of your ENTIRE swing. There are three basic types, the interlocking, overlap or ten-finger grip, whichever is most comfortable... More...
Dear Editor, My name is John Patrick Larkin. I live in Rockaway Park, have worked in this district for years, and I'm going to be a candidate in the next NYC Council Election for District 32. I'm writing to talk about community, not politics. I'm both disappointed and frightened about some of th... More...
Aviator Sports Bits Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+. 1/14 through 4/5. Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Total mind and body fitness for seniors. Closed for holidays on 1/21, 2/18, 2/21, 2/23, 3/24, 3/27 and 3/29. More...
Carol Rinzler Comer, a Rockaway resident, died December 16. Comer was born in Bayswater on May 21, 1949. She taught at Far Rockaway High School and was a guidance counselor at IS 53, JHS 180, Far Rockaway, Bayside and Beach Channel High School. She was always a delegate for UFT. More...
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