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A dozen people from various areas of the city took part in a tour of the bungalow community in Far Rockaway on October 4. Pictured, George talks about the history of the area as the tour begins on Beach 24 Street and extends to Beach 25 and 26 Streets. Photos by Miriam Rosenberg More ... The Broad Channel Historical Society held its annual Historical Day on October 5, at the VFW Hall. Visitors brought photographs and memories to be added to the historical collection that can be viewed in the Broad Channel Library. More ... The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center has been chosen by the New York City Department of Health to be a "pointing of dispensing," (POD) in case of a pandemic. The center will receive the vaccine and distribute it immediately to the community. More ... Michael G. Clarity, Broad Channel resident, was honored on Thursday, September 25 during the United States Merchant Marine Academy Homecoming 2008 Awards Dinner. Clarity, class of '58, followed a 27-year Navy career with a successful maritime career. Attaining the rank of Captain, USN, he commanded a guided missile destroyer and the Naval Station at Pearl Harbor. More ... About 100 people enjoyed a sunset cruise on Jamaica Bay, hosted by the American Littoral Society. Local naturalists Mickey Cohen and Don Riepe were on hand to talk about the ecology, management and wildlife of Jamaica Bay. Participants enjoyed calm waters, a setting sun, and a great view of the Marine Park Bridge, which connects Queens and Brooklyn at the mouth of Jamaica Bay. More ... JASA Roy Reuther Senior Center created arts and crafts projects on Thursday, October 2 at the center. Seniors made autumn baskets for family and friends, using silk flower chrysanthemums, daisies, asters, berries and autumn leaves of every shade from burgundy to bright orange. They designed a variety of baskets in autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving motifs. More ... Major General Joseph J. Taluto, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of Annette Laffose of Arverne and the reenlistment of Lashima Turner of Rockaway Beach with the New York Army National Guard. More ... Both the 100 and 101 Precincts are actively seeking volunteers for their Auxiliary Police units. If you live or work within New York City, are at least 17 years old and are interested in assisting the community and police department, you are welcome to join the Auxiliary Police. More ... Howard L. Sussman, M.D., F.A.C.S, has been named as the Director, Department of Surgery at Peninsula Hospital Center, affiliate of North Shore-LIJ Health System. The announcement was recently made by Robert V. Levine, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Center. More ... Local Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer has announced that the New York State Assembly is offering two internship programs to eligible college and graduate students for the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session. More ... The Sebago Canoe Club of Brooklyn was joined by Boy Scout Troop 96 of Forest Hills, Queens, to clean up the shore of Canarsie Pol, an island in Jamaica Bay near Canarsie, on Sunday, September 21. More ... Father Frank Spacek, SM Chaplain and pastor of St. Brendan shares a photo moment with the newly inducted Eucharistic Ministers Danielle Gardner, Letitia Alexander, Meghan Dengler and Lauren Velocci. Sharing in the liturgy was Father Jim Cunningham of St. Mary, Star of the Sea and Monsignor Michael Curran of Blessed Trinity in Breezy Point. More ... The Queens County American Legion's Annual Legislative Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 18 at American Legion Broad Channel Post 1404, 209 Cross Bay Boulevard. More ... Sixth grade students from Channel View School for Research were on a mission to clean up local beaches on September 18. In partnership with the American Littoral Society, the students were broken into groups and were assigned to different areas of the beach between Beach 100 Street and Beach 106 Street. They were asked to keep data and track the collected items. More ... The majority of local politicians, some of whom will be impacted should the present term limit law change, favor a referendum that would allow voters to decide whether or not the controversial law should change. More ... |
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