Take off some pounds or just keep in shape. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring two fitness classes in the Rockaways this summer. More...
Free popcorn and a family movie drew a crowd to Tribute Park on June 28 for the first in what may become an annual event sponsored by the new HSBC Bank branch, which recently opened across the street from the park, at Beach 116 Street and Beach Chann More...
Those who are interested in turtles should pay close attention this week, as the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge presents a program on the Diamondback Terrapin turtle, entitled "Diamonds Are A Turtle's Best Friend. More...
Normally, the last Saturday in June brings the opening day for the Sorrentino Center's little league program. By now, the Far Rockaway baseball players should out on the ball fields of O'Donohue Park, pitching and hitting for their teams. More...
With help from Con Edison, the American Littoral Society completed its annual banding and monitoring survey of the NY State threatened osprey, a magnificent bird of prey. More...
Finds Alternate Energy Solutions Besides Riding The Bus
By Christine Cea
Samuel Epstein is living proof that you never know who is sitting next to you when you ride the commuter bus. Geologist, financial marvel, published journalist, and QM16 rider, Sam Epstein is a Rockaway resident worth learning about. More...
St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church welcomed Bishop Thomas Daily, retired Bishop of Brooklyn, to their parish. He called on Seminarian Gino Pattugalan to be a candidate for the sacrament of Holy Orders. More...
A large crowd came to O'Donohue Park on the evening of July 3, as the Parks and Recreation Department of hosted its citywide Rock-n-Skate program at the Beach 17 Street venue. More...
The Development Board of St. John's Episcopal Hospital held its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the Lawrence Village Country Club. More...
Zahidah West of Far Rockaway has reserved a place as a transfer student at SUNY Oswego. Fall classes will begin August 27. She last studied at Kingsborough Community College. Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. More...
Assemblywoman Michele Titus presented Certificates of Completion to graduates of Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation's Job Readiness Course on Friday, June 13. More...
The Department Of Parks Urban Rangers took to the beach and boardwalk on June 28 for its annual "Plover Day" ceremonies honoring the piping plover, a small bird on the federal Endangered Species List, that often nests in Rockaway. More...
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