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February is a month of birthdays. Among the many notables whose births we observe, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are among the most prominent. As Americans we set aside a weekend in observance of these occasions – work stops, schools close, celebration begins and we ask each other where are you going for President’s Weekend – Miami, Puerto Rico, Barbados? More ... The event inspired exhilaration and despair, disappointment and hope. One day books may be written about it. Class Size Matters’ Leonie Haimson called it “the ugly naked face of mayoral control,” referring to the now legendary January 26 meeting of the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) at Brooklyn Tech HS. Nine and a half hour meetings can get pretty ugly. More ... I wrote my first story about Kareem Bellamy and the murder of James Abbott in the April 4, 2008 issue of The Wave, nearly two years ago. Since that time, the story of the man who was convicted of depraved indifference murder in 1995 has been the subject of more than a dozen stories in The Wave. More ... T oday’s View takes us back to the beach at Far Rockaway in 1918, and we have just gotten off the trolley to the beach, from the LIRR station at Mott and Central Avenues. The track for the trolley is behind the camera on Beach 19 Street. We are looking east towards Nassau County and the wide portion of Old South Street from Beach 19 Street to Beach 16 Street. More ... Take it one day at a time. We are told to have patience, let things unfold, and to go slowly. It is not easy to do especially when insecurities are triggered. We want to eliminate impulsiveness and to be careful when making decisions. We want to weigh it all, and then make a logical and good decision. But things keep changing. More ... A letter appeared recently in a local paper saying that it’s time to cut the President a little slack, give the man some elbow room to set things in order. He is, after all, only one man. Well, the uproar against this letter was instantaneous. Both the political right and left pilloried the author for her blind support of Obama. More ... “… an artist of considerable insight and passion.” So writes Billboard magazine of the musician/singer/songwriter who will be offering guitar lessons to children age 8 and up at RAA. Greg Trooper’s talents are familiar to many Rockawayites and to avid listeners of WFUV. More ... The new Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan movie “Cop Out” will open on February 26. Portions of the movie were shot in Rockaway, particularly along Rockaway Beach Boulevard and the Freeway from Beach 35 to Beach 73 Streets. You might remember that the stretch of road was closed to traffic (and sightseers) for about two weeks early last summer. More ... Weatherwise, this past week has had a lot of variety — sun, clouds, snow, and relative warmth! Ah, winter! More ... A few readers have asked about the earned income credit, so here is a short lesson: If you have no children you will receive a credit of $457 if you have earned income and adjusted gross income of under $13,440 ($18,440 if married filing jointly) If you have children, those limits go up. Keep in mind that investment income (interest and dividends) must be under $3,100 to qualify. More ... Most Americans are confused, worried, perplexed, and angry about the state of our political, economic, and social prospects. This nation is fighting wars in foreign lands and nervous about the prospect of terrorism in our own cities. Technological threats are also a worry. Many fear the deficit. More ... One of the most important issues to come up again is our fight for our continued Crossbay Bridge toll rebate. This rebate allows residents of Rock-away, Broad Channel and Breezy Point to travel within our own community without paying additional tolls. We have brought back the Rockaway Broad Channel Bridge Toll Committee. More ... Moving into a new home can be an exciting time. However, the process of actually moving your possessions from your old home to your new one can create anxiety, particularly over which moving company, if any, you should hire. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take, and several agencies to assist you, if you decide to hire a moving company. More ... What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... Sallejane Seif, chairman of Community Board 14, received an ovation and a rare cheer on Tuesday when she announced that the city had finally certified plans to develop the Ar-verne Urban Renewal Area. More ... |
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