The body of Heyward "Winky" Patterson, who was lost in the surf near Beach 15 Street on August 12, was recovered on Sunday morning, August 16, when it washed up on a Long Beach (Long Island) private beach, officials say. More...
Arverne By The Sea residents may soon begin to see the construction of the promised super market and transit plaza in their development. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has announced $16 million in federal stimulus aid for the construction of the renewal area's long awaited Super Stop and Shop and transit retail plaza, officials said this week. More...
A Far Rockaway man, who is employed as a certified public accountant at a major Manhattan accounting and consulting firm, has been charged with possessing and sending child porn images to others using his various America Online (AOL) accounts, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced on Tuesday. More...
It was the summer of '69 and Pete Fornatale had just landed the DJ gig on WNEW that would make him a New York radio icon. The first commercial he read live on the air just twenty minutes into his radio debut on July 27, 1969 was for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. More...
Tymel Black, a pre-med student, has been accepted to the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut. He received a $1,000 scholarship from the WISL, in addition to other scholarships. He is the son of Min. John A. and Leila King. More...
Remember the "Be a Pepper" Dr. Pepper soda pop commercials a few decades ago. Actor David Naughton ("American Werewolf in London") would dance around town infecting everyone with joy, jubilant choreography and the spirit of Dr. Pepper. More...
In order to understand why an aviation themed sports complex such as Aviator Sports on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn would name its newest restaurant "The Winnie Mae Grill," you would have to be a true aviation enthusiast. "The Winnie Mae" was the name of the plane flown by aviator Wiley Pose when, in 1933, he set the record for the fastest solo flight around the world. More...
Spanning Award-winning broadcaster Pete Fornatale comes to RAA on Thursday, August 27 for a presentation and book signing coinciding with the release of his new book, " Back to the Garden: The Story of Woodstock." The event is at 7 p.m. in sTudio 7 Gallery. There will be a question and answer session and Open Mic events to follow. More...
On Tuesday, August 25, St. John's will be holding its Fourth Annual Ocean Walk to benefit the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. The walk begins at 5:00 p.m. The walk will start at the Hospital flagpole and will proceed to Beach 9 Street and back. More...
Last Saturday the Rockaway Beach Volleyball League concluded the 2009 season with its annual gala Playoff Saturday at Riis Park. A high level of play made the eight division championships that much more rewarding to the teams that fought so hard for their victories. More...
In the wake of the recent debacle in the State Senate, there should be little doubt on the part of any of our readers that the New York State Legislature needs reform, and we believe that the reform should be zero-sum - that there is nothing about the legislature that should not be on the table for that reform. More...
Dear Editor, My husband and I are so happy that someone finally put Peter Sammon in his place. He and his wife are two of the most sarcastic people we have ever come across in Rockaway. I, too, had a similar situation with him being rude and obnoxious. More...
Ken Brimlow, 83, a former Rockaway resident, died August 8. Brimlow was born in Queens on June 11, 1926 and worked as a body repair specialist, vocational teacher and auto dealer. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran, stationed in Norma, Oklahoma during World War II. More...
Dem. Candidates For 31st Council Seat Speak Out