Haley DeSetta Visits  the Shore Garden Club

Haley DeSetta Visits the Shore Garden Club

On Monday, July 15, the Shore Garden Club of Neponsit & Belle Harbor enjoyed a spectacular luncheon at the Harbor Light after which they enjoyed two floral presentations designed to enhance their gardening skills. At a prior meeting, members had been asked to...
High Tide

High Tide

Many folks trying to get in some beach time contacted us about the traffic getting onto the peninsula this past Sunday. The NYPD and State Police had checkpoints at both bridges during the day. Like anything in Rockaway, people have mixed feelings about the stops....
Arverne Cinema Takes ‘Flight’ on Friday

Arverne Cinema Takes ‘Flight’ on Friday

Arverne Cinema is ready to take “Flight.” On Friday, July 26, bring your flying creature persona and join Anonymous Ensemble for a unique, one-of-a-kind live film experience with music, performances and connection with others in coastal areas of Australia, Hawaii, and...
Summer Classic Celebrates 40 Years

Summer Classic Celebrates 40 Years

The St. Francis de Sales Summer Classic turns 40 this year and on Saturday, July 20, some of the people that have made it happen, kept it going and participated, all gathered for a slam dunk shindig at The Rockaway Hotel. Hundreds gathered at the Hotel for a night of...

This Week in History

JULY 25 Jim Keenan was born. Paul Zinskie was born. Mary Beth Stines was born.   1952 – Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States. 1978 – The world’s first test-tube baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born in Lancashire, England.   JULY 26...