Letters 8-27-21

A Societal Breakdown Dear Editor, I recently took my 9-year-old grandson, John Evangelista, to Tribute Park to show him the Memorial Brick I donated in the name of the Walter J. Roberts Family. We walked around the park looking at all the entries. I noted to him names I knew who were murdered at the World Trade Towers. I explained […]

Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips for Healthy Feet

(StatePoint) The start of a new school year brings many “to-dos,” including back-to-school shoe shopping. It’s important to find the right shoes for your child at different stages in their lives. Foot and ankle surgeons, often referred to as foot physicians or podiatrists, recommend shopping wisely for the proper shoes to help minimize foot problems caused by poorly-fitting shoes and […]

Editorial: Teach Your Children Well

As students and teachers return to school, there’s going to be a lot of stress, both mental and physical, for everyone involved, including parents. Aside from COVID-19, the delta variant, mask mandates, and other pandemic-related issues, there remains a very real concern that many parents have shared with us: “What are they teaching our children?” Julie Gunlock, a Senior Policy […]

Sullivan’s Stories

The Long, Low Table

Banker and Banks curated an intimate beach picnic for our group of friends. Ellen May Banks and Christine Banker are a design consultant team specializing in interior design, decorating, organizing, and home staging. For information on any of their services go to bankerandbanks.com or follow them on Instagram @bankerandbanks.

Children And Covid-19


Like with all viral illnesses, children of all ages can become ill with Covid-19.  But most kids who are infected typically don’t become as sick as adults and some might not show any symptoms at all. This is true even for new delta variant where many children are coming down with it because of its higher infectivity.  It is true […]

Rockaway Home Buyers

Rockaway’s house flipping agency turns distressed properties into treasures

Most of us have seen shows on the Discovery Channel or TLC, when a group of folks with some construction know-how and a can-do attitude transform even the most forsaken properties into real estate gold. While those shows might sometimes seem like television fiction, in reality there is one group that’s bringing their house-flipping skills right here to Rockaway, and […]

The Glorified Tomato

Ice Cream Memories

I only eat sweets during the holidays when it’s right in front of my face (or rather, my mouth). But the other night, I had a very rare, intense craving for ice cream.  I kept debating internally if I should run out to see if Mara’s Ice Cream Parlor was still open. I texted my husband – If he wanted […]