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The ongoing television shoot at Arverne By The Sea is at once exciting and boring, if you can believe that. We watched the filmmakers shoot a scene for the new NBC-TV pilot "Kings" for about an hour. More ... As warm days overtake our weather, we are approaching Memorial Weekend and its solemn rites. Of course, Memorial Weekend marks the beginning of summer in the area; soon the sound of splashing from kids in swimming pools will be heard and the aroma of barbeque will fill the air. And don't forget Mardi Gras and the fun activities it brings. More ... Ferry service is now available to all Rockaway residents from Riis Landing in Roxbury to New York City, downtown, South St. Seaport; maybe eventually, to midtown, to East 34 Street. But, in this beautiful weather the people in NYC can take advantage of the gorgeous beaches of Rockaway, especially Riis Park. OR just to take a ferry ride. More ... Many people have strong feelings about the verdict in the Sean Bell shooting case. If you have read this space before, then you already know that I believe the decision that the three undercover detectives were not guilty of criminal activity was the only one that Judge Arthur Cooperman could have made based on the testimony given by Bell's friends and relatives. More ... Dear Rita, My closest friend, "Bob," recently lost his wife. They were married for 18 years and her death was sudden and unexpected. My family and I are still reeling from the loss. The reason I'm writing to you is because I'm very worried about Bob. It's been almost a year since the death of his wife and he isn't coping any better than he was at the time of her death. More ... Two decades ago the residents of the Rockaways participated in the burial of a community time capsule to be opened in the year 2086. More ... We have free will to make choices over many things in our lives all the time. So much of life is really out of our personal control, but then we make choices freely everyday. When life becomes tough, it sometimes seems that everything is out of control including ourselves or our focus. It is difficult to keep putting that one foot in front of the other. More ... What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... F4E Phantom fighter jets will fly over the Rockaways at least twice this Saturday, May 14, between 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - as U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Brooklyn (at Floyd Bennett Field) celebrates its 50th anniversary. More ... With the summer driving season just weeks away, many energy analysts are predicting that the price of gasoline will top four dollars a gallon. Faced with such astronomical prices, what is a driver to do? While using public transit, walking, or biking are all options that can reduce gas consumption, sometimes we need to use automobiles to get from place to place. More ... Governor David Paterson has announced the submission of legislation to keep dangerous toys and other products out of children's hands. More ... It's been very busy in the Rockaways the last two weeks. On April 21, the Department of City Planning certified a rezoning plan for 280 blocks in the Rockaways. The zoning will encompass five neighborhoods; Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, Somerville, Edgemere and Far Rockaway. More ... Liberals believe in the counterbalance of interests. This nation needs corporations that generate wealth and growth through ethical activity, honest labor unions, and strong consumer, environmental, and public interest groups to balance the needs of the American people. More ... Congratulations to my brother Brian Baumann. He is now officially registered to run in this year's New York City Marathon on November 2! I can't wait to cheer him on in November. Brian came in second in this year's Rockaway Rotary Run, behind Paul Hedderson (17:33), with a time of 17:42. More ... |
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