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The memorial service held at Tribute Park on Thursday, September 11, was indeed memorable and there were several tableaus that strained the heartstrings. More ... Cooler temperatures have settled on us and feel pretty good; here's what's happening: Christ Presbyterian Church will have their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The kitchen will also be open. More ... Hundreds attended the opening reception for ARTSPLASH. The work of 40 visual and literary artists and the talents of performing artists made for an exciting afternoon. The Silly Dilly Band entertained the large audience of children of all ages. More ... Nobody asked me, but … If City Councilman Joseph Addabbo Jr. wants to become a State Senator in a mainland district, perhaps he should pay more attention to his day job - representing Rockaway in the council. More ... Many young boys were hired to pass out advertising cards at city steamboat docks, and few have survived to the present. One such from my collection of the Rockaway's memorabilia toted the Seaside Hotel at the second landing (in Jamaica Bay) Rockaway Beach, L.I. More ... Words mean different things to different people and also help define our reality. For some, words are a way to explain real feelings and thoughts while for others they are tools to accomplish a desired end result. If I am manipulative, I know ahead of time how to make you angry, guilty or sad by using certain words. More ... Beware James Bond. The Coens are coming. In fact, they've come. Fresh from winning four major Oscars for "No Country for Old Men" filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan are back with "Burn After Reading." The crazy-quilt comedy, involving the C.I.A. More ... Well, here it is the day after our 24th Fall Festival and while we are all exhausted, we are very elated because Saturday and Sunday were both great days. The crowds were enormous, the weather couldn't have been better and I believe the vendors did very well. More ... With the recent conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, we are all reminded that our national anthem serves as a celebration of our accomplishments, a reminder of our forefathers and what it means to be an American. We hear and sing the "Star Spangled Banner" at numerous occasions, including sporting, community and scholastic events. More ... We have been quite busy the last few weeks spending long, tireless hours advocating the improvement of the quality of life in our district. On Sunday, September 7 I attended a meeting of the Roxbury People's Association where it was stated that a pole was erected specially for NextG Networks Inc. More ... Few things in life are as satisfying as buying a home. Along with marriage and the birth of a child, it is considered a milestone in one's life. And for good reason. A home is something tangible, something that is completely yours. For some, it is a chance to acquire a comfortable place to build memories that will last a lifetime. More ... State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith is calling for a special session of the New York State legislature to address New York State's finances. "I am urging Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos to join us in taking immediate action to protect New York's place as the world's financial capital. More ... On the first day of school, my daughter, who is now a senior in high school, was given an assignment regarding the presidential campaign. Her assignment was to write an essay as to which candidate she prefers and give the reasons why after comparing the qualifications, personality and positions of the candidates. Her choice was Barack Obama. More ... |
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