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Eighth-grader Neil Alacha was still in shock when he walked into Bishop MacLean senior home on Beach 20 Street this Sunday for his weekly volunteer work. His picture was hanging on the wall and the congratulations were overwhelming, because just three days before on March 13, three times became a charm for Neil. More ... The Marjorie Basser Hemodialysis Center at St. John's Episcopal Hospital has made advances recently in patient services. The director of the Hemodialysis Center, Alicia Calderon, states that new developments in services include electronic medical records, anemia management and a vascular access program. Pictured are: hemodialysis nurses, Denise Streater, anemia manager (l) and Marva Knight, working with the new electronic medical records. More ... Beach Channel High School held a blood drive on Wednesday, March 6, in which they collected a total of 74 pints of blood. Dennis Bourderau, Rashad Holder, Anthony Smith, Kadeem Stewart and Jonequa Young, all students in Mrs. Murray's leadership class, served on the blood drive committee. More ... The controversy over the planned cell phone tower on the roof of the West End Temple in Neponsit once again illuminates the proposition that neighborhood ties are fragile, even for religious institutions. More ... One hundred mobile vending carts will soon be dispersed throughout select neighborhoods along the peninsula and in Broad Channel, giving Rockaway the opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for years to come. More ... Dr. Geraldine D. Chapey has been re-elected to the 16- member panel of the New York State Regents. She is a professor at the City University of New York and is licensed by the New York City Board of Education as a high school principal, elementary school principal and is certified by the NYS Department of Education in school district administration and in several teaching areas. Chapey has authored several book and co-authored almost 100 published articles, research papers and pamphlets. Pictured from left to right are Assemblywoman Michelle Titus, Assemblyman Ivan Lafayette, Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer, Dr. Geraldine D. Chapey, Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Assemblywoman Catharine Nolan, Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey and Assemblywoman Margaret Markey. More ... Firefighters from a number of local fire companies responded on Tuesday afternoon to a smoky fire on the boardwalk at Beach 59 Street. Police sources say that two teens were observed running from the scene just as bystanders called news of the growing fire to the 911 emergency system at 1:15 p.m., but cops were unable to corral the two. Firefighters arrived on the scene just minutes after the call and had to tear down a retaining wall to get to the fire. All photos by Howard Schwach More ... PHOTO BY ANGELA BERNSTEIN A convertible flipped over last Saturday night at Cronston Triangle, at Beach 142 Street in Belle Harbor, no major injuries were reported. Police rushed to the accident site and can be seen towing the wreck from the scene at around 10:40 p.m. More ... Councilman Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. announced a citywide plan of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication (DoITT) to establish quick wireless communication among and within its agencies. More ... The elephants walked through the Queens Midtown Tunnel once again on Tuesday night, a sure sign that the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus is back in town. The big top show opened at Madison Square Garden on March 20 and will run through April 6. Pictured, an NYPD Lieutenant joins the show's ringmaster for the walk from the railroad junction to the Garden. More ... Queens Assemblymember Michele R. Titus would like to remind residents to file a 2007 federal income tax return, even if they are not normally required to do so, in order to qualify for the economic stimulus payment. The economic stimulus payment is part of a $150 billion plan to help strengthen the weak economy. More ... The Bayview Restaurant in Broad Channel has a new patron that prefers the outside. The harbor seal, which has made the restaurant boat dock into his own private lounge, has been named Sammy by the restaurant staff. The seal can be seen most days sunning on the boat dock. More ... Lucky the Leprechaun visited St. John's Hospital on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. He brought candy, stuffed animals and, hopefully, good luck. Pictured are Lucky the Leprechaun with inpatient Omniscient Edmontson and Demetra Mitsotakis, MD. More ... Up & Coming Politician Max Stiefeld-Ferrari marches with Senator Chuck Schumer in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Rochester, New York. Max is the grandson of Florence and Sheldon Stiefeld, formerly of Rockaway Beach and the great-nephew of Wave Publisher Susan Locke. Schumer was a student in Sheldon Stiefeld's social studies class at Madison High School in Brooklyn and is a role model for Max. Perhaps he will follow Schumer's lead into politics. More ... Rockaway resident Richard Burke received a Christian Service Certificate in recognition of completing community service requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Burke, a student at St. Helen School, volunteered to work with physically challenged individuals at the parish. Pictured are Richard Burke and Christian Service coordinator Jean Bernardo. More ... Peter I. Sucher of Belle Harbor was named to the dean's list at the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University for the fall 2007 semester. Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. It enrolls close to 14,500 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. More ... Anita and Charlie McLoughlin of Breezy Point are proud to announce their family's newest additions. Isabelle Rose was born to Danny and Linda McLoughlin on Leap Year Day, February 29, at 2:44 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Her cousin, Owen Xavier was born to Brendan and Jane McLoughlin, at 4:24 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. More ... Queens Public Library at Broad Channel located at 16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard is closed for renovations. The branch will remain closed for approximately 10 weeks and is scheduled to reopen in June. During the renovation period, the Bookmobile will be onsite every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to lend books, take returns and answer reference questions. More ... Danielle Jenkins of Far Rockaway has been named to the dean's list at Hofstra University. She is currently studying Pre-Medicine at the university. More ... In response to the "Simon Says" column that reported someone was in need of furniture, Adam Nussbaum of Boulevard Furniture and Bedding recently donated a sofa to James Hayes. Pictured from left to right are Lew Simon, James Hayes and Adam Nussbaum. More ... The protective gates went up in July. The work started last fall. Yet, the replacement of boards between Beach 20 and Beach 23 Streets on Far Rockaway's boardwalk is less than half finished with the beginning of the beach season just two and a half months away. More ... The results of a study conducted by Dipak Patel, D.O., a second year Family Practice resident at Peninsula Hospital Center, were translated into a research presentation poster that was entered into the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice annual research poster competition in Denver, Colorado. The study investigated the diabetic patients in Peninsula Hospital Center's diabetic program and found that these patients scored better than most diabetics at the national level, especially in blood sugar levels, blood pressure levels and cholesterol. Pictured; (left), Peter A. Guiney, D.O., Director, Family Practice Residency Program, Peninsula Hospital Center and (right) Dipak Patel, D.O. 2nd year Family Practice resident. Photo taken at the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice in Denver, Colorado. More ... The Graybeard will take on the Harlem Magic Masters in a basketball game on Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at St. Camillus Gym, 180 Beach 100 Street. Tickets are $10 each and will be on sale at the Graybeards office, 436 Beach 129 Street (back of the alley) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 28 and 31, April 1 and 4. For more information call 718-634-6812. More ... Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer welcomed George Lawlor, the Mayor of Wexford, Ireland, to Albany on Monday, March 10, in a celebration of the NYS American Irish Legislators Society's 35th Annual Dinner. Pictured l-r, Assemblyman Mark Weprin; Assemblywoman Margaret Markey; Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry; Mayor George Lawlor; Assemblwoman Audrey I. Pheffer and Assemblywoman Ellen Young. More ... Live Nations presents the Grammy Award-winning group, The Pointer Sisters, on Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. The Pointer Sisters are known for their hits, "I'm So Excited" and "Jump (For My Love)." The Pointer Sisters first started their music career as a duo, performing as "Pointers, a Pair." Soon after, sister Anita joined the group and they toured as a trio. More ... The West End Temple in Neponsit hosted its annual Purim Carnival last Sunday, drawing standing-room-only crowds to the temple's gymnasium. Both adults and their children enjoyed food, games and lots of fun. More ... A 23-year-old male threatened to take his own life on the afternoon of March 11 when he climbed to the roof of 1334 Caffrey Avenue, an apartment building in Far Rockaway. He could be seen hanging to the roof, just moments away from slipping to his death. Rescue workers rushed to the rooftop where they were able to pull the jumper back up to safety. The unidentified man was sent to St. John's Episcopal Hospital, where he received a psychiatric evaluation. More ... A Rockaway man was captured shortly after he robbed a Nassau County bank because he attempted to flee the scene on an MTA bus and was recognized from his description, County police officials say. More ... The 100 Precinct Community Council is urging Rockaway residents to volunteer their time on the newly formed Youth Council. The Council is asking for 10 to 12 volunteers who are at least 18 years old. Anyone interested in becoming part of the Youth Council should attend the next general meeting on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. More ... "Charming." "A blast from the past." "A wonderful piece." "Fabulous." Those are just some of the reactions of Rockaway residents after viewing a rough cut of a new documentary film, "The Bungalows of Rockaway," at a screening for a full house in Fort Tilden's Post Theatre last weekend. More ... Area residents joined with the Department of Environmental Protection on Saturday, March 15, for what was the first of two cleanups near the boardwalk on Beach 29 Street in preparation for Rockaway Earth Day in May. More ... On Thursday, February 28, the P.S. 43 Chorus, led by Mr. Schnall, was featured in the United States Customs and Border Patrol's Black History Month Celebration. More ... PS 215 second grader Sophia Vazquez won a Valentine's Day basket filled with candy kisses during the mathematics estimation contest. She won the contest, which was open to all students, by estimating the number of kisses in the basket. Pictured are Vazquez with assistant principal Howard Thomas. More ... On March 12, there was a lot at stake in the Scholars' Academy gymnasium, as the Scholars' Seawolves prepared to face off with one of the best teams, and former champion, in the league, the PS/MS 105 Sharks. The visiting team came ready to play, but as they warmed up, the baskets didn't come easy. More ... The students at PS 256 located at PS 43 boarded the Discovering the Universe bus for a hands-on science experience, on Thursday, February 14. The American Museum of Natural History's Moveable Museum traveled to the school where science students in grades six through eight received 30 minute of classroom instruction from museum staff. More ... Seniors in Shape held its 3rd Fitness for Life Expo for Total Mind and Body Health at Aviator Sports at Floyd Bennett Field. Over 800 adults, 55-years-ofage or older, attended the event. They came from all parts of Brooklyn and Queens to find out the latest information on over 40 companies. More ... The nutritionists of the Dietary Department at St. John's Episcopal Hospital observed National Nutrition Month on Wednesday, March 5. National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the American Dietetic Association to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The participating nutritionists (from left to right) are: Jessica Seiler, RN; Lorri Schrier, MS, RD; Stephanie Cordaro, RD; Sandi Westfal, dietitian intern; Nadia Maharaj, RD; Laurel Eisenberg, MS, RD; and Rosi Ruben, RD. More ... St. Mary Star of the Sea Church celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a special Mass, led by Bishop Octavio Cisneros, on Sunday, February 16. Pictured are Father James Cunningham (l) and Bishop Octavio Cisneros (r). More ... In honor of St. Patrick's Day, The Hagen School of Irish Dance of Long Island performed at JASA Roy Reuther Senior Center on March 13. The dancers, led by Miss Beth, ranged in age from 9 to 15 years old. More ... A Town Hall meeting, that will discuss the proposed congestion pricing plan as part of PlanNYC, will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m., at Junior High School 210 (auditorium), located at 93-11 101 Avenue, Ozone Park. More ... |
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