Colgate Commercial Shoots In Rockaway
     That strange activity inside the Parks Department playground at Shore Front Parkway and Beach 84 Street last Tuesday was a film crew shooting a new commercial for Colgate Toothpaste. What does toothpaste have to do with a Rockaway playground? You'll have to wait for the commercial to air to answer t...
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Demolishment Of Meat Packing Plant Ends Era
     A nearly 100-year-old commercial era ended last week with the final demolishment of the former Loeb and Mayer Meats plant on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 65 Street. For many years, the plant served both the kosher and the New York City Public School communities. The business closed its doors s...
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Broderick Awarded For Top Fundraising
     Kathleen Broderick received an award from the American Diabetes Association for being the third highest fundraiser. Pictured are Broderick with her father, Ed.
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Flag Rules And Frequently Asked Questions
      What is a Flag? According to the Flag Code, a flag is defined as any object "by which the average person seeing the same without deliberation may believe the same to represent the flag." The American Flag, however, is immediately recognizable to all Americans and to many of those foreigners who ...
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Information Day For All Veterans
      The Queens chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, will host its 17th annual Veterans Information Day on Saturday, May 10 at Lost Battalion Hall, located at 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Veterans Information Day is a casual walk-in event open to veterans of al...
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Help Support Our Troops Overseas
      Park Automotives located at 114-13 Beach Channel Drive, is accepting donations to help support the troops overseas. Donations can be made Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Join The Revlon Run/Walk For Women
      The 2008 Revlon Run/Walk for Women will take place on Saturday, May 3, in New York City. This 5K race is in its 11th year and supports cancer treatment, heightens awareness and supports research to fight women's cancer. The local team, Neighborly Bunch (team #1328) has been walking for the past 10...
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Romano Heads To Honolulu For Duty
      U.S. Coast Guard Academy First Class Cadet Matthew Romano of Breezy Point is set to head to Honolulu for duty. Romano will report to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui homeported in Honolulu as deck watch officer for his first tour of duty.
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Seasonal Bridges And Tunnel Officer Positions Available
      MTABridges and Tunnels is seeking students to work as Seasonal Bridge and Tunnel Officers (BTO) collecting tolls. Seasonal BTO's are required to work in all weather and climate conditions and must be able to lift and carry items of varying weight and size safely through toll facilities including l...
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Janiyah Turns Two
     Janiyah Boreland celebrated her special day on March 29 with Cinderella, family and friends. Her proud parents are Justin Boreland and Cadisha Davis. She is the niece of Josie Gonzalez.
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Look Who's Turning Two
     Erin Elizabeth Schmitt will celebrate her second birthday on April 15. She is the daughter of Mike and Megan Schmitt.
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The Rudolph's Celebrate 50th Anniversary
     Martin and Carl Rudolph formerly of Rockaway Beach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, with their children, Howie and Brian; daughters in-law, Lori and Elsie; grandsons, Mathew, Joshua and Zachary; and stepgranddaughter, Alexis. The couple married on March 28, 1958 and resided in ...
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St.Felix Promoted To Medical Staff Coordinator
     Far Rockaway resident Marjorie St. Felix has been promoted to Medical Staff Coordinator of Peninsula Hospital Center, affiliate of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. St. Felix, an eight-year veteran of the Medical Staff Department, will be responsible for the credentialing and recredentialing of all...
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Look Who Turned 65
     Luis E. Diaz, the caretaker of West End Temple, celebrated his birthday on March 30 with his wife, Evelyn. The couple has five children and 15 grandchildren. Pictured is Diaz with his youngest grandchildren, three-and-a-half-year-old Lucas Timothy and two-month-old Dylan James.
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PHC RN's To Be Honored
      Peninsula Hospital Center, affiliate of North Shore-LIJ Health System, will be holding its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, honoring four "Nurses of Distinction:" Alicia Kelly, RN,
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PHC Surgical Resident Scores Highest In Nation
      Peninsula Hospital Center's first year surgical resident, Nathaniel Stetson, D.O., has attained the highest score in the United States on the 2008 General Surgery In-Service Examination.
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SJEH Holds 'Tabletop' Disaster Drill
      St. John's Episcopal Hospital held a tabletop drill for a disaster on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. A table-top drill provides a necessary exercise to test and improve the Hospital's state of disaster readiness.
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St. John's Episcopal Hospital Hosts National Doctors'Day
      St. John's Episcopal Hospital honored its doctors on National Doctors' Day with a breakfast on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Nearly 400 physicians, surgeons, podiatrists and other clinicians on staff were honored for their dedication, commitment to excellence and the outstanding patient care they prov...
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St.John's Episcopal Hospital Names 'Nurses Of Distinction'
      St. John's Episcopal Hospital has named four Nurses of Distinction for 2008. They are: Kathleen Hanna, RN, Ambulatory Care Center, nominated for Nurse of Distinction; Kerinth Afflick, BSN, RNC, Tower 10, nominated for Preceptor of Distinction; Theresa Scott, RN, Tower 10, Novice Nurse of Distincti...
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