A local man who was convicted of raping his child's 13-year-old babysitter in 1995 was found by police mortally wounded in the lobby of a Hammel Houses building late last Tuesday, police sources say. Police from the 100 Precinct responded to a call that said a man had been shot at 84-14 Rockaway ... More...
Will there soon be eight cell phone antennas constructed on light poles throughout the west end of the Rockaway peninsula? The answer to that question depends on to whom you talk about the controversial issue. Metro-PCS, the same company that recently lost the right to place a cell antenna on th... More...
The residents of New York City are some of the most heavily-taxed citizens in the nation, and many locals are beginning to take a closer look at how that money is spent. More...
In recognition of Earth Day, Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corp., sponsored by National Grid (formerly KeySpan) and The League, held a cleanup and planting day at the triangle at Mott and Central Avenues in the business area of Far Rockaway last week. More...
Students of the Beach Channel High School Bookstore attended the 11th annual Virtual Enterprises Trade Fair in Manhattan on April 4. At the fair, the students were given the opportunity to display and market the products of their virtual business with other national and international students in ... More...
When favorite movie and TV characters reprise their roles in a new cinematic confection, it can be fun - like a visit with old friends. However, a lazy, manipulative element is also evident, because the filmmakers and actors know they don't have to work hard to break new ground. More...
South Shore Bicycle & Fitness, 1067 Broadway, Woodmere, is your center for bicycles, fitness equipment, skateboards, unicycles, razor scooters and more! New owner, Steve Jacobson and his friendly staff will be happy to help you. Call them at 516-374-0606. More...
Congressman Anthony Weiner dropped in at The Wave offices last week for a chat that lasted more than an hour and a half. His discussion with the paper's editorial board was wideranging and interesting. Weiner, who is on the Judiciary Committee, has a great interest in Gateway National Recreation A... More...
(Garyn is a U.S.G.F.T. golf professional. You can contact him for lessons at 347-404-3751.) During the past few months, we have covered many aspects of the golf swing. Hopefully you have taken some of my instruction and worked it into your game. When you play on the course we play by feel, rhythm... More...
It has been clear for some time that something is rotten in our City Council. Just two weeks ago, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn admitted that the council "parked" money she wanted to use for community organizations in a slush fund that was made up of phony organizations. More...
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Lew Simon, an invited guess, for attending our Dayton Beach Park #1 Co-op meeting. Lew is always concerned about our issues and concerns and is willing to take time off his busy schedule to lend his support. We appreciate you attending and participating. It wa... More...
All events at Aviator Sports, Flatbush Ave., Bklyn, just north of Marine Parkway Bridge. Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+. Now through 6/21, Mon., Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Holiday closings, 5/10, 5/24, 5/26, 6/5. More...
Stanley Carpenter Jr., a longtime Roxbury resident, died April 29. Carpenter was born in Winooski, Vermont. He was a detective lieutenant with the New York Police Department. He was a retired commanding officer with Queens SVU and a 10-year special investigator for the Queens District Attorney. More...
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