More than 200 parents were stunned into silence on Monday night when they were told that Stella Maris High School, which has served Rockaway's young women since 1943, is to close its doors for good at the end of this school year. More...
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov - ember 3 to elect our mayor and City Council members, among other elected officials. Local candidates have spoken out about the issues that matter most to Rock - away residents. More...
The Rockaway Rockies are back in action at the organization's regulation size roller hockey rink on Shore Front Parkway and Beach 108 Street. Games are played every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. with the younger skaters taking the early stint and the older (8-12) youth beginning at 10:30 a.m. Pictured, Black Team goalie defends the net. Photo by Howard Schwach More...
Republican Public Advocate candidate Alex Zablocki knows that his name is not well-known in Rockaway, but he came to The Wave last week to outline a plan that would allow "isolated communities who have not received their share of city services" to get their just due. More...
The Knights of Columbus Council held an installation of officers and convocation following a mass on Sunday, September 27. The traditional ceremony was officiated by the state officers of the Knights of Columbus, John P. Gillespie, the newly installed Grand Knight spoke at the event about the organizations need for growth and recruitment. More...
"Inksplash," an exhibit featuring the works of 10 international master printmakers, continues in sTudio 6 Gallery, RoCa at Fort Tilden through Sunday, November 1. Admission is free. Gallery hours: Sat.s 12 - 4 p.m., Sun.s 1 - 4 p.m. Pictured is "Philosophical Intercourse," an etching with chine collé by Rie Hasegawa. Photo-graphed by Yuri Yurov. More...
It's a down-home Southern eat ery. Food made the old-fashioned way. It's Spooonfull Restau rant of Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway. Spooonfull's talented chefs are hard at work every week, preparing their special slowcooked chicken, ribs and fish for your enjoyment. They even specialize in cooking up traditional oxtails and turkey wings. More...
Raymond Ramos, a senior at the Math and Science Re - search and Technology High School (MAST H.S.) in the Campus Magnet Com plex in Cambria Heights, who lives in Far Rockaway, is preparing to double up in a few courses as he prepares to graduate early; that is, by January 2010. More...
After Beach Channel QB Darryl Sanford scored a four-yard touchdown to narrow the Harry S. Truman lead to 14-13 with 1:21 left in the fourth quarter, the visiting Dolphins decided to go for the win. On the two-point conversion, Sanford, who had rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries, felt confident he was going to score. More...
For Mayor, William C. Thompson. There are eight candidates running for mayor, but only two of them count - Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Comptroller William Thompson. More...
Dear Editor, The race for mayor is catching its second wind. In the land where all men are created equal, the only equality that can be divined about the mayoralty contest is, well, never mind. Before you, the voter, flick the switch for your favorite candidate or the one who gets your vote by de - fault, it would be wise to consider events of the last few years. More...
John T. Crawley, a 40-year Rock - away resident, died October 17. Crawley was born in Bronx, New York and worked as an ironworker, Local 361 and later as a driver and dispatcher for Surf Cab Company in Rockaway Park. He is survived by his children, Patricia Grace, John T. Crawley Jr., Matthew G. Crawley, Terrance P. More...
Advocate Candidate Sees Outer Borough Outreach