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Bellamy Case Turns Into Prime Time Soap Opera
Freed After 14 Years, Faces Return To Prison
The case of Kareem Bellamy, the Rockaway man who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit before being freed two months ago, is beginning to look like a bad soap opera, scripted by a writer with a bizarre sensibility. More...
Toxic Waste Under Waldbaum's?
By Howard Schwach

The mix of toxic metals and chemicals that made the former manufactured gas plant at the former LILCO site on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 108 Street, once called a "Toxic Washing Machine" by Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials, has migrated across the street to the shopping center that houses the Waldbaum's Supermarket and other stores, More...

Halloween Throughout The Peninsula

Halloween came to Rockaway last Friday, October 31, with activities throughout the peninsula. Pictured, on Friday morning, the day began with the annual Halloween Parade at PS/MS 114 in Belle Harbor. School principal Steven Grill, dressed as the Cat In The Hat, holds the opening day ceremony prior to the parade. Many more Rockaway Halloween photos can be found throughout the paper. More...

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• article has image Seven Years Later Flight 587 Still To Be Remembered
All Death Suits Settled, Two Property Suits Remain
The annual memorial service marking the seventh anniversary of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 will be once again be held on the anniversary of the tragic crash, in this year's case, on Wednesday morning, November 12, at the Flight 587 Memorial, More...
• Clinton: No Justification For Cutting Support Payments
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 Community
• article has image Arverne Cancer Support Celebrates Life
Against a pink and white motif, and with heavy hearts and a determination to continue on, the Arverne Cancer Support Group hosted their annual "Celebration of Life" dinner this week at the VFW Hall in Inwood. More...
• article has image Election Day Provides Few Surprises For Locals
• article has image First Congregational Installs New Pastor
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 Education/Schools
• article has image PS 114 Students And Staff Parade For Halloween
The students and staff of PS 114 in Broad Channel held their annual Halloween parade prior to school on Friday morning. Teachers, administrators and students paraded around the school block, showing off for hundreds of parents who stood and watched the colorful show. More...
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 Entertainment/ Lifestyles
• Fort Tilden Highlights
"GIFTED," RAA's holiday member exhibition, is on view Nov. 15- Dec. 14 in sTudio 6, RoCA, Fort Tilden. Opening reception is Sun., Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m. Gallery hours: Sat. 12-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. Free admission. NEXT RAA GENERAL MEETING: Mon., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., T-149, Fort Tilden. All are welcome. BIRD/NATURE WALK, POT LUCK, MUSIC: Free. Sun., Nov. More...
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 Business News
• article has image Programs For Developers, Property And Business Owners
The Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) has announced several initiatives focused on business development and commercial revitalization for the Beach 116 Street commercial-retail corridor in Rockaway Park. More...
• article has image Fast Break Healthy Gourmet Foods
• PHC Receives Nonprofit Security Grant
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 Columnists
• Beachcomber
The front-page story about Donovan Richards, in last week's edition once again points out how foolish it is to provide information to an email that happens to pop up on your screen. More...
• Broad Channel Bits
• article has image From The Artists Studio
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 Milestones
• Hines Set To Graduate From SUNY Oswego
Patricia D. Hines of Far Rockaway is scheduled to complete her baccalaureate studies in broadcasting and mass communication at SUNY Oswego in December. A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases, summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade point average of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade point average of 3. More...
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 Sports
• Broad Channel Athletic Club Shamrock Football Playoffs
The BCAC have released their football playoff schedule. Midgets will play on , November 8, at 6 p.m. at Levittown Red; Pee Wees will play on, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Farmingdale Titans; Pony will play on , November 9 at 4 p.m. at Glen Cove. The Shamrock Peanut Bowl will also be held on, November 8 at 3 p.m. at BCAC Memorial Field. More...
• Beach Channel Dolphins Face Tough Travel Playoff Test
• article has image St. Francis Girls Soccer Teams Roll A Perfect 7; Fourth Graders Hit 21
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 Editorial/Opinion
• Full Story
• Captain Edward States • First Officer Sten Molin Flight Attendants: • Deborah Fontakis • Barbara Giannasca • Wilmer Gonzalez • Joseph Lopes • Michele Milles • Carol More...
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 Letters
• Simon Gets Nun's Appreciation
Dear Editor, In response to a letter published in The Wave (August 29, 2008 issue, page 78) R. Terrell questions: "what work does Lew Simon do? More...
• PHC Stroke Support Network
• Smoke Detectors Save Lives
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 Obits
• Ronnie Bagley
Claims Analyst
Ronnie Bagley, a lifelong Rockaway resident, died November 3. Bagley, a claims analyst, was born in Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia; and brother, Peter. More...
• James Bryne
• Jacob M. Loof
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