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It is hard for many locals to understand how Rockaway Postmaster George Buonocore keeps his position. His chief assistant was charged with misusing his government credit card more than a year ago and a number of local politicians charged Buonocore with incompetence. Certainly, the local post office was in disarray and remains so to a lesser extent today. More ... It's really getting to look and feel like spring and it's great to be outdoors without coat or jacket. Nice warm sunshine and blue skies, with a few clouds here and there have been the order of the day lately. Trees can wave their leafy arms around again as the breezes wander past their limbs. More ... We've been adopted!!! We are so lucky to have the students, faculty and staff at St. Rose of Lima School, 154 Beach 84th Street in Rockaway Beach, work closely with us to help local residents prepare for emergencies and to extend a hand when people around the world need our support. More ... As what one observer called, "a fitting conclusion to a superior exhibition," Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an official proclamation declaring Sunday, May 18, 2008 as "Women's Arts Day" in the City of New York. The proclamation was precipitated by the Rockaway Artists Alliance show "Of Women." It states, "I, Michael R. More ... "Pork Barrel Spending" is often derided by government reformers and other do-gooders as an evil to be wiped off the face of the Earth. Sometimes, they are right. The infamous Alaskan "Bridge to Nowhere" is one case where it is obvious to all but the most demented Congressional groupie that the money was a payoff to somebody for something. More ... The west end of the Arverne boardwalk of 1901 was located at Beach 74 Street. Today's view shows the Beach 70 Street ramp to the street on the left, and at Beach 69 Street (Remington Avenue) the Arverne Hotel casino and bath complex connected to the promenade is visible. More ... What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... Members of the special Anti-crack Squad moved into the Rockaways Wednesday in response to calls from Captain Harold Leibowitz, commanding officer of the 101 Police Precinct in Far Rockaway. Leibowitz was responding to complaints of concerned citizens of the area, who were upset at the increase in drug sales at the two addresses. More ... by Sharon Gabriel After a horrible rainy Friday, Saturday, May 17, turned out to be a beautiful day and a perfect one for our latest Museum Tour. Our trip to Yesteryear began with the bus meeting us on Beach Channel Drive at 9:00 a.m. and with the nice shiny weather everyone was in a great mood. More ... With Memorial Day approaching, I think it's important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We at Social Security honor the heroism and courage of our military service members and mourn for those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. More ... As life expectancy increases, we are seeing more and more individuals who require some form of long term care in order to remain at home as long as possible, rather than be admitted to a facility. In addition to the stresses of a loss of independence, most people worry about how to pay for the care they require. More ... It's shaping up to be quite a political year, what with either a woman, an African-American or a really old guy in line to be our next president. On the local front, things also could get interesting now that Breezy Point resident Gerry Sullivan has declared his intention to seriously challenge incumbent Democratic Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer in the 2008 race. More ... |
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