Concern For Our Nation
      Dear Editor, How is it that people who are demanding more and more power to prevent another attack on American soil, are the same ones who didn't stop the first attack on September 11th? This question is worth asking before we sign away anything else.
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Grant The Seavon Occupancy Rights
      The following letter was sent to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Dear Editor, As a longtime resident of Rockaway Park, I wish to bring to your attention a fantastic new building, "The Seavon," that went up on the boardwalk and Beach 119 Street. A savvy, world-traveled contractor had brought the Rivie...
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For Everything There Is A Season… Ecclesiastes
      Dear Editor: My husband and I have decided to simplify our lives, so in September 2008 our permanent residence will be in The Villages down in Florida. The Wave will be delivered to our home and we'll be returning to Rockaway from May until September every year with the grace of God.
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Editorial Comment Is Hateful
      Dear Editor, Robert Sarnoff's editorial comment, "Vinnie, do you take Ralph… not that there's anything wrong with that…," follows in the long tradition of vilifying what you are afraid of, don't understand, don't like and don't want, perfected by Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goeb...
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Where Are The Far Rockaway Lifeguards?
      The following letter was sent to Commissioner Adrian Benepe of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in regards to the shortage of lifeguards in Far Rockaway. As you know, Rockaway Waterfront Alliance has been working to encourage the public to use their waterfront through programs ...
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Plastic Cups Improperly Placed
      Dear Editor, On Tuesday, July 15 at 9:15 a.m. I received a summons (was taped to my door on my residence on Beach 126 Street) by a Department of Sanitation Officer. The $25.00 summons was for the infraction of "Plastic Cups improperly placed in a recycling container designated for metal, glass, ...
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No Stopping Without A Sign
      Dear Editor: You can call the MTA bus company but no one ever answers the customer service phone. You can report the absence of a sign to the Rockaway Bus Depot but nothing is done. Meanwhile, drivers refuse to stop on the south side at Beach 106 Street (across the street from the bus shelter on ...
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A Picture With Devastating Effects
      Dear Editor: As a classmate and associate of Patrick Hernandez, I would like to speak on behalf of last week's article. I, along with many others, find that last week's published article picture of Patrick Hernandez was very inappropriate. The picture shown on the front page cover of lasts week's...
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Have You Thanked A Lifeguard Today?
      Dear Editor: I would like to commend the following four lifeguards: Michael Raffo, Dorota Lewordowski, Eddie Lynch and David Lucena for their work on Beach 130 Street this past Sunday, July 13. That day the ocean had a very strong riptide and these four had to make at least eight saves during the...
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