by Rockaway Staff | Jun 19, 2025 | NEWS
They served those who served for us. In their first outing of the season, Community Boathouse paid it forward to those who have given so much for the country. On Friday, June 13, they welcomed veterans from the Brooklyn VA for a peaceful day of kayaking on Jamaica...
by Rockaway Staff | Jun 19, 2025 | NEWS
During World War II, NBC would sometimes play a fourth chime instead of their iconic three chimes. This was a message to employees to come into work as there was going to be big news that day (i.e. D-Day). German chocolate cake was invented by an English born...
by Rockaway Staff | Jun 19, 2025 | NEWS
Councilwoman Joann Ariola is bringing a fireworks show to Beach 116th Street on Saturday, June 21, kicking off the long awaited grand re-opening of the Beach 116th Street beach with a celebration of the block and all it has to offer. The fireworks are scheduled to...
by Rockaway Staff | Jun 19, 2025 | NEWS
Whoa, whoa, whoa, hang on, aren’t you sick of seeing garbage EVERY TIME you go to the beach? Fortunately, Girl Scout Troop 04434 has been working on a goal called Take 5. Take 5 is when you take five pieces of trash that is not yours and throw it out. It is important...
by Rockaway Staff | Jun 19, 2025 | NEWS
Thinking about a new hair color for the summer? Maybe you’re going out for a night and need a quick blowout to look your best. Or maybe your kid’s graduation is coming up this week and they need a last-minute haircut, so those pictures come out perfect. Blowout Spot...
