Deadly Stabbing In Rockaway Park

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a two males stabbed at Beach 111 Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers observed two individuals that were stabbed. Victim #1 a 19-year-old male was stabbed multiple times in the torso. He was transported to St. John’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. […]

Broad Channel Man Charged With Arson

More than 100 firefighters responded to July blaze

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, joined by New York City Fire Department Commissioner Daniel Nigro, announced on Nov. 4, that Egor Spiridonov, 30, has been charged with arson, criminal mischief and other crimes for allegedly setting a fire to his own tractor truck in a tow company’s lot after the vehicle had been impounded. The blaze burned the defendant’s vehicle […]

Eat Out On Us Contest Returns for 2020!


In an effort to highlight the vibrant restaurants of Rockaway and surrounding areas, The Wave is excited to launch our annual ‘Eat Out On Us’ Contest for the 5th straight year! Readers, enter our contest for your chance to win a FREE dinner at a participating restaurant. The Wave will proudly flip the bill! Enter your email, a few brief […]

2020 New York Election Results

United States President – NY Winner – Joseph Biden  Joseph Biden 58.2% Donald Trump 40.5% *84% Reporting – (Race called by Associated Press) *National race results not yet confirmed   Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (D) 67% JoAnn Ariola (R) 31% (Race called by Associated Press) US House of Representatives – 24th District  Gregory Meeks (Uncontested) NY State Senate – 15th District […]