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By Howard Schwach Drive across the Marine Parkway Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge any day when it isn't raining, and you'll most likely take a glance at the ironworkers repairing the span that takes Rockaway motorists to Brooklyn and the Belt Parkway. More ...
The Belle Harbor Property Owners Association, the Rockaway Park Homeowners Association and Residents Association teamed up for their Annual Beach Cleanup on Saturday, May 10. More ...
The Health Association of New York State (HANYS) announced that Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary is a recipient of the 2007 Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition. Each year HANYS recognizes auxiliaries that have committed significant time and effort to serving as advocates for their health care facilities ... More ...
Closing Reception Sunday; Free New Adult Workshops Commentary by Susan Hartenstein Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA) cordially invites you to join them at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 as they celebrate the three concurrent exhibitions, "Of Women," Black and White" and "The Human Figure." The closing reception takes place in sTudio 6 Gallery, Rockaway Center for the Arts at Fort Tilden... More ...
Annie and Emma Tritschler welcomed their little brother, Michael Thomas to their family on April 9. Michael Thomas was born at 8:16 p.m., weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. His proud parents are Kim and Mike Tritschler of Rockaway Beach. Michael Thomas' grandparents are Cynthia and J... More ...
On Friday, May 2, St. John's Hospital hosted a Group Study Exchange (GSE) team sponsored by Rotary clubs in the Philippines who were on a month-long vocational exchange with Long Island and New York Rotary clubs. The Rotary GSE program is designed to develop professional and leadership skills among ... More ...
Janet Miele-Powers, Sr. V.P. and Administrator of Peninsula Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation presented special recognition award to members of the PCECR staff who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to service. The honorees were also treated to a barbeque in the courtyard. More ...
Family members with Mother's Day plants and balloons begin to set up the Beach 116 Street memorial for a short service that was held on Sunday for about 40 people who came from all over the city to remember their loved ones who perished on the plane. More ...
Peninsula Hospital Center, an affiliate of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, recently celebrated National Laboratory Professionals Week and honored this department for being an excellent example of this year's theme: More ...
Members of the Blessed Trinity Parish in Breezy Point celebrated Mother's Day with residents of Peninsula Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation. Volunteers Vanessa Rieth and Andrea Hines performed for residents of the 3- Ocean Dementia Unit on Saturday, May 10. More ...
Shown is a photo of the first of the New York City Carnegie Libraries to open in Queens. The one-story brick building located in Far Rockaway was dedicated in August 1904 and was destroyed by fire in 1962. A replacement branch was built in 1967 and has stood on the same site since. More ...
The Parks Department, Arverne by the Sea, Rockaway Beach Civic Association, Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA) and Connolly's are celebrating the beginning of Rockaway's summer season with Whalemina on Friday, May 23 at 11 a.m. on Beach 94 Street and Shore Front Parkway. More ...
The City of New York's Department of Parks and Recreation staff taught children how to safely ride a bicycle on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bayswater Park. Children and parents spent the early part of the day learning about bike safety with Queens Recreation staff members. Participants were ... More ...
National Library Month culminated with a Poetry Slam at the Beach Channel High School library. Students and staff of the Beach Channel High School community created and read original poetry and published poems. Trophies were awarded to students who showed the most effort on "Poem in Your Pocket Da... More ... SJEH Offers Community Service Many people in the community self-inject medication to treat a variety of disorders and illnesses. The disposal of used needles is a public health concern because improperly disposed needles can become a health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control, billions of syringes are used out... More ...
Nurses Ludy Scahlione and Mila Cruz (front and center) with Rotary members and friends (l. to r.) Christopher Connolly; Dr. Harsha Reddy; Deirdre Connolly; Rabbi Melvyn May, Rockaway Rotary President; John Kimball; and Dr. Dan Mirkin. More ...
Former real estate diva Barbara Morris and her husband pose on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where the couple vacationed. More ... USO Needs Volunteers For Fleet Week The United Services Organizations (USO) is encouraging the public to help kick off Fleet Week with the "Parade of Sail," on Wednesday, May 21 when all the ships parade along the banks of the Hudson River in New York City and the New Jersey shoreline. USO volunteers will work at welcome stations st... More ...
Members of the 100 Precinct Council Youth Committee and Explorers raised over $500 at their bake sale. The money will be used to maintain Tribute Park. Pictured from left to right are Glenn DiResto; Linda Ruscillo, chair of the committee; Pat Woods; Leslie Mahoney; and Betsey Ladd. (lower left) NYPD... More ... |
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