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September 12, 2008  RSS feed
Charges Physical, Mental Abuse
Pope Spurs Man To Speak Out After 55 Years
After 55 years of silence, psychiatric treatment and several episodes of shock therapy, a Rockaway native is speaking out, detailing the physical and mental abuse he endured when he was a second grade student at St. Francis de Sales school in Belle Harbor. More...
Family: Labor Day Lifeguard Ignored Cry For Help
By Nicholas Briano

The family of one of the victims in last week's daring water rescues claims that the lifeguard on duty ignored their cries for help when the 62-year-old man got caught in a rip current off the shores of Beach 73 Street. The rescue occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. More...

Hammels Man Shot In Leg
By Howard Schwach

An unidentified Hammels man, leaving home, reportedly for a court date, was shot once in the leg by a gunman who then fled west in an automobile, police said on Wednesday. The shooting was one of three "shots fired" calls in Rockaway this week. More...

 Top Stories
• article has image Huntley Passes Through BC State Senate Primary
State Senator Shirley L. Huntley defeated her democratic challenger by an impressive margin in this Tuesday's primary election. She received 69.97 percent of the vote (7,351) compared to Allan Jennings 30.03 percent (3,155). Huntley was elected to office in 2006 after years of serving on the community school board. More...
• article has image CBB Northbound Ramp To Be Closed 9/15
• article has image Driver Jumps As Car Bursts Into Flames
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 Education/Schools
• New Initiative To Stop Bullying In New York City Schools
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, and Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein announced a comprehensive new set of initiatives aimed at combating bullying and harassment in New York City public schools. More...
• article has image NYC Public School Closings 2008 - 2009
• Lee Named To Ithaca College Dean's List
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 Entertainment/ Lifestyles
• article has image Rhyte Hitters Have Unfinished Business
The Rhyte Hitters, Rockaway's positive anti-violence hip-hop stars, are getting ready to release their second studio album later this year with a revamped, fresh new lineup. More...
• article has image The Silly Dilly Band Performs At ARTSPLASH
• article has image Three Rock Bands To Perform At Westbury
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 Business News
• article has image Dr. Yashodhara Kirtane
Lifestyle Medicine For The Rockaways
Dr. Kirtane is board certified in internal medicine, allergy immunology and diagnostic and laboratory immunology. In addition to her private practice, she holds an academic appointment to SUNY, Downstate Medical Center. Pictured, Dr. Kirtane (center) and her staff, her medical assistant, Sandy (left) and her receptionist, Jessie, welcome patients to her office at 114-12 Beach Channel Drive, suite 7, in Rockaway Park. The office can be reached at 718- 318-6021. More...
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 Columnists
• From the Editor's Desk
Who Gets My Vote? Probably Nobody
First, as a matter of full disclosure, let me say that I probably will not vote for John McCain for president. There are just too many conservative values that he holds dear that are dealbeakers as far as I am concerned. More...
• NPS Hosts Two Walks This Weekend
• Beachcomber
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 Milestones
• article has image Vittorini Crowned Miss New York
Gianna Vittorini, niece of Monica Vittorini of Rockaway Beach, was crowned Miss New York at the 2008 National American Miss Pageant, Jr. Pre-Teen Division 1 competition, which was held at the downtown Brooklyn Marriott. More...
• article has image Ashley Enters The Fourth Grade
• article has image Riley Regan Brasch's Christening
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 Sports
• Rockaway Outdoors/Tales From The Wheelhouse
Tropical Storm Hanna wasn't much of a storm if you ask me. At least not around here. We dodged a bullet this time. The only positive I saw from the blow was the removal of dead bunker from Shellbank Creek. Prior to the winds, the creek was graveyard for thousands of dead bunker. The die off can be contributed to several factors known and unknown. More...
• BCAC Shamrock Football Ponies Win Season Opener
• St. Camillus/St. Virgilius CYO Basketball Registration
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 Editorial/Opinion
• Change Term Limits At Your Own Peril
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City Council are playing an Alphonse-Gaston game, each trying to goad the other into being first to move away from the eight-year term limits that were vetted by the public in two elections. More...
• article has image EDITORIAL COMMENT
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 Letters
• Bloomberg Should Be Clear
Dear Editor, I believe the time has come for Mayor Michael Bloomberg to clearly, truthfully and directly let the people of New York City know whether he supports term limit extensions. If in fact he intends to support a measure, the Mayor should state whether he plans to place it before voters or would instead sign legislation to allow it to move forward. More...
• We Need New Garbage Cans!
• A Few Details About China
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 Obits
• Dennis E. Abbott
Proprietor
Dennis Abbott, a 19-year Roxbury resident, died August 31. He was 55. Abbott, born in Brooklyn, was the proprietor of Syspro Solutions. He was also a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by Frank and Margaret (nee Curran) Abbott; brother, Gregory; and sister, Martelle. More...
• Martika Lashawn Boyd
• Joyce A. Brodigan
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