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Blinded Cop Leaves Hospital
One day before his 36th birthday, a Far Rockaway police sergeant who some are calling "the city's miracle cop" walked out of the hospital under his own power. Just months ago, doctors treating Sergeant Timothy Smith, who was viciously stabbed in his eye by a deranged man in Far Rockaway, said that if he survived, he would never walk, laugh, or enjoy a normal life. More...
Two With 'Flu-Like' Symptoms at Scholars'
By Howard Schwach

On Wednesday, everything looked clean and green on the Rockaway peninsula in terms of the growing "Swine Flu" epidemic that is sweeping the city and the world. An official of the Department of Education told us on Wednesday morning that there were no reported cases of the virus in Rockaway and that schools were all running a normal attendance pattern. More...

Wave Office Closed Monday

The Wave Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 to honor those who have given their lives for our nation as well as those who fight today on foreign shores. Deadlines for this week's paper will remain the same, however. More...

 Top Stories
• article has image Cops Seek Missing Man
100 Precinct detectives are looking for Michael Steakin, 24, who has been missing since April 24. Michael is a white male, 6 feet two inches tall, chubby build with dirty blond hair and blue eyes. He also has a barcode tattoo on his left forearm with the word IRA420 underneath the barcode. Anyone with information please contact the 100 Precinct at 718-318-4200. More...
• article has image Excavation Suspended At National Grid MGP Site
• Local Fights Off Deranged Kid-Snatcher
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 Community
• article has image Rockaway, BC Memorial Day Parades This Weekend
Both Broad Channel and Rockaway have scheduled Memorial Day parades for the upcoming weekend to honor those men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom. The annual Rockaway Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272 of the American Legion, will begin with a 10:30 a.m. memorial mass on Monday, May 25 at St. More...
• NPS Opens Beach Season This Weekend
• article has image Locals Clean Up West End Beaches
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 Education/Schools
• article has image My Library Rocks
Councilman Vincent Gentile, head of the library committee for the City Council, recently held an essay contest entitled "WOW My Library Rocks Because" through his District. Students from Visitation Academy participated and won 1st place Elementary School - Taylow Jazrawi, 2nd place intermediate grade Gabrielle Messina, 1st place 6th grade Ashley Kelly, 3rd place 6th grade Josette Tugander and Honorable Mention 7th grade was awarded to Nikki Knowles. Pictured with the essay contest winners is Arlene Figaro, Head of Visitation Academy. More...
• article has image Bishop Ford High School Vocations Day
• article has image PS/MS 105 Hosts MST Fair
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 Entertainment/ Lifestyles
• article has image 'Is Anybody There?' - Classic Caine
Once in a while, great aging actors do movies that are more than paycheck cameos in big budget blockbusters. Such is the case with Michael Caine in "Is Anybody There? More...
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 Business News
• article has image Warren Z. Klein, DDS
More Than 25 Years Of Quality Dentistry
Appointments are maintained at Dr. Klein's practice, and there are Sunday hours available. Emergencies are always handled in a timely manner, and many insurance plans are accepted. For an appointment, call 718-945-1400. More...
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 Columnists
• Spotlight On Elderlaw
Beware Of The Dangers Of Joint Accounts
Many people believe that joint accounts are a good way to avoid probate and transfer money to loved ones. Such accounts are sometimes referred to as "the common person's estate plan." But while joint accounts can be useful in certain circumstances, especially between spouses, they can have dire consequences if not used properly. More...
• Ken's Math Korner
• article has image SJEH Wellness Corner
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 Milestones
• article has image Johnny Turns One
Johnny Raphael Grimaldi along with big sister Molly enjoyed his 1st birthday party in the Harbor Lights on Sunday, May 17. More...
• Multiviz Receives $100,000 Grant
• Blues Against Hunger Concert 6/28
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 Sports
• Playoff Bound Seahorses' Persistence Pays Off
There is a stark difference taking a look at Far Rockaway's varsity baseball starting lineup on March 27 and the one that took the Central Park North Meadow field on May 20 in the PSAL B playoffs. The starting lineup that sparked a Far Rockaway 12-2 win over Campus Magnet had four starters that would not complete the whole season. More...
• BCHS Roundup: Sports Teams Earn Success
• article has image Rockaway Beach Volleyball League Returns To Riis Park
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 Editorial/Opinion
• Rockaway Needs A Community College
Ever since the Neponsit Home was closed in the middle of the night by Mayor Rudy Guliani, there has been a discussion on what to do with the facility. The mandate for the property, now owned by the city, dictates that it be used either for a health care facility or a park. More...
• article has image EDITORIAL COMMENT
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 Letters
• Who Does What?
Dear Editor, [Dear Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Paterson] I am not familiar with what in particular each of you and your title represents and what part of our city and state you oversee and have the job of making changes to, however, I watched on Monday, May 11, More...
• With Apologies
• Securing American Values
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 Obits
• Rosemarie Campbell
Nurse's Aide
Rosemarie Campbell, 67, a longtime Rockaway resident, died May 3. Campbell was born on June 30, 1941 in Tuscumbia, Alabama and worked as a nurse's aide. She also ushered at and became a member of First Church of God. Campbell is preceded in death by her father, Frank Echols. More...
• Alexandra Mesard Davis
• James T. Donnellan
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