by Rockaway Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | NEWS
On a chilly dreary Sunday morning, April 26, 30 volunteers showed up to plant trees and shrubs at the new East Arverne Nature Preserve (Beach 44th-57th Streets in Rockaway). On hand were staff members of NYC Dept. of Parks, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and...
by Rockaway Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | NEWS
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” Councilwoman Joann Ariola said amid a giveaway of fresh produce at her Rockaway office on Wednesday, April 22. The giveaway was one of five throughout the week across District 32, with additional distributions in Glendale,...
by Rockaway Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | NEWS
The third phase of Arverne East is underway. On Friday, April 24, the Arverne East Development Team, Governor Kathy Hochul, the Department of Housing and Preservation announced the start of construction at Arverne East Building D, a $278 million 320-unit affordable...
by Rockaway Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | NEWS
The Rockaway Times had a first place sweep in Saratoga Springs in this year’s New York Press Association 2025 Better Newspaper Contest, with Managing Editor Katie McFadden hitting a triple, for four first place awards total, making The Rockaway Times an award-winning...
by Rockaway Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | High Tide
Wow, tomorrow is May 1, and summer is just around the corner. The flowers are finally blooming, and we’re all gearing up for the season ahead. Just 22 days until Memorial Day weekend! ***** Look, Ma, you made it! Next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day. Want to put a...
