The children of one of P.S. 105's first grade classes recently visited Peninsula Hospital Center's Angels on the Bay Pediatric Unit bearing a Penny Harvest donation in the amount of $1,000! More...
Sean F. Higgins, son of Ellen and James Higgins of Rockaway Beach, recently completed the Marine Corps Enlisted Warehouse Basic Course. He was a 2002 graduate of St. Edmunds Preparatory High School and joined the Marine Crops in November 2007. More...
Beth Abraham Health Services' Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program, a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, is offering a free workshop entitled "Sex and Seniors: Living Well in the Golden Years" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 10:00 a More...
The Far Rockaway Youth Court graduated 37 teens on Tuesday, June 10, in its first annual graduation ceremony. The Youth Court is a community-based initiative that trains teenagers, ages 14-18, to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys in the court. More...
When Rey Clarke, Jr., was a teenager, most of his excitement came from sports and from riding along with the Bayswater Civilian Patrol on its nightly circuits around the east end community. More...
Joan and Mike Suglia celebrated their 50th anniversary with their children Barbara and Robert from North Carolina and their children, Robby and Angela; Michael and Vicki from New Jersey and their children, Anna and Agnest; and Gary and Debbie from Ro More...
Shawna M. Bobbitt, granddaughter of Sarah King of Far Rockaway, has been named to the dean's list at St. Francis College for the spring 2008 term. Bobbitt, a graduate of St. Mary Star of the Sea and Stella Maris is studying nursing. More...
Perry Herson, MD, director of the Peninsula Hospital Diabetes Center, met with the Hospital Center's Auxilians earlier this week to talk about diabetes: warning signs, prevention and treatment. More...
Marine Corps Pfc. Charles R. Cook, son of Tess Cook, recently graduated from the Aviation Logistic Tactical Information Systems course with Marine Detachment Naval Support Activity in Athens, Georgia. More...
Gerald Sullivan, candidate for change in Rockaway's 23rd Assembly District, says he is "humbled, grateful and honored to be endorsed by New York's two great parties: The Queens County Republican Party and the Queens County Conservative Party. More...
Access-A-Ride will now be providing service across the border to Nassau County. Under a new negotiated agreement, introduced by Assemblyman Mark Weprin and sponsored by Assemblywoman Audrey I. More...
Rockaway resident Keanan Thomas was the first runner-up in the fourth annual Mr. and Mrs. Arts and Tech competition at the High School of Arts and Technology in Manhattan, where he is a student. Thomas is the son of Charlene Latimore. More...
The area on the corner of 79 Street and 4 Avenue in Brooklyn was dedicated recently to the memory of Patrick Sullivan, who died in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. More...
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational Church of Rockaway Beach enjoyed their yearly spring luncheon on Thursday, June 5, 2008, dining at The Wharf Restaurant in Rockaway Park. More...
New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson is calling on the New York City Department of Housing and Preservation and Development (HPD) to look into alleged mismanagement at a Dayton Beach Park Apartments in Rockaway Beach. More...
Students from Far Rockaway High School's Drafting Institute received a guided educational tour of America's first green high-rise residential building, The Solaire. The trip was arranged by Anthony Peterson of High L. More...
Timmy Mills of Belle Harbor, for his fifth birthday party, decided to do something slightly unconventional for a boy of his age. Instead of begging for more toys and swimming in newly desired presents, he decided to give away some of his old ones. More...
Jasen Patrick Murray of Belle Harbor has earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University. He graduated Cum Laude with distinction in research. More...
On June 23, 2008, Daniel Bluff, Chief of Nutrition at St. John's Episcopal Hospital, will speak at the Diabetes Education Support Group, held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...
A Health Fair will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2008, given by St. John's Episcopal Hospital together with Saint Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude's International Feast. The events will occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. More...
Interested in watercolor? The Rockaway Museum presents "The Art of Watercolor," a workshop for children ages 6-15. The workshop will include Sumi-e techniques, and will be taught by Norma Allende. More...
The Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. (BOC) in collaboration with the Blanche Community Progressive Day Care held a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 15 for the Child Care Business Development Project (CCBDP). More...
Younger New Yorkers have responded to New York Foundation for Senior Citizens' expanded Home Sharing Program, a unique affordable housing option and free matching service, which has recently allowed younger "hosts" under the age of 60 to share thei More...
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