Joanne Williams

Joanne Williams died on Sept. 30. An evangelist and home health aide, Joanne was a longtime resident of Far Rockaway after moving from the south. She was preceded by her sister Annie Lee Gladen and brother James Henry Johnson Affectionately known as Henry. She is survived by her husband, Pastor James E. Williams Jr.; children, Randolph (Randy), Simpson Johnson, Allen […]

Rockaway Ruggers Prepare For Battle

“Fisheads” anticipate another victory at Randall’s Island

The Rockaway Rugby “Fisheads” Club are confident ahead of their battle against the “Gotham Knights” RFC at Randall’s Island on Saturday, Oct. 19. The match, which kicks off at 2 p.m. on Field 74 tomorrow, will see the boys in blue take on their opponents in the last away game of the season. The Fisheads are certainly confident given their […]

GOTHAM BASEBALL

Remembering The 1969 New York Mets

(Editor’s Note- This story was originally published in the Summer 2008 issue of Gotham Baseball Magazine — MH) Living in New York City offers me the opportunity to continually reminisce about the 1969 World Champion New York Mets. There isn’t a day that goes by that someone doesn’t want to talk to me about that team. Over the years I […]

Rockaway Ravens Player Of The Week: Zaahir Graham

This past weekend, the Rockaway Ravens 11U team traveled to the Bronx to take on the Wolfpack. Then came up just short, losing a gut-wrenching one-score game, 20–13. Zaahir Graham’s performance rallied the team all game and positioned them for a late push at a comeback victory. Graham, 12, was a force in all three phases of the game, showing […]

WFAN’s JJ Is Beyond The Dark

Dead No More With Darnold

The first five weeks of the NFL season were anything but kind for the New York Jets An 0-4 start is bad enough, but the Jets were beyond bad. They were unwatchable. It was a team playing with a quarterback who was on the street in mid- August. It was a team that was incapable of movingmo the football with […]

Cop Watch

Here's the scoop on what local cops were up to this week

The men and women of the NYPD are working every day to serve and protect the Rockaway community. Here’s what has been going on with our peninsula police this past week:

Studio Visits With The RAA

Artist Cindy Rosin uses creativity to enact social justice change

Rockaway is home to a vibrant artistic community, thanks largely to the work and dedication of the Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA).  Over the years, this non profit organization has galvanized local talent of all ages to produce and showcase stunning works of art at their sTudio 6 Gallery in Fort Tilden. Going forward, The Wave will conduct a Q&A with […]