by Katie McFadden | Jul 9, 2026 | NEWS
The Warriors are coming! From Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, veterans from across the country will be coming to town for Rockaway Warrior Weekend, to experience some of the best activities the peninsula has to offer as a thank you for their service. And it...
by Katie McFadden | Jul 9, 2026 | NEWS
After Fourth of July weekend, rather than photos of overflowing garbage cans, beer cans and exploded fireworks on local Facebook group, Friends of Rockaway Beach, the page was full of comments singing the praises of a city agency—NYC Parks. NYC Parks was on their A...
by Katie McFadden | Jul 9, 2026 | NEWS
It’s tee time! The golf facilities from Riis Park to just over the bridge on Flatbush Avenue have found a par-fect match in new owners, Riis Beach Collective. This group of locals brings a knowledge of the community and vast hospitality experience to the greens,...
by Katie McFadden | Jul 9, 2026 | NEWS
On Saturday, June 27, they played ball for Ava Conklin. In memory of the late teen, family and friends organized a charitable one-pitch softball tournament, the inaugural fundraising event for the Ava Conklin Foundation, and according to Ava’s dad, Matthew Conklin of...
by Katie McFadden | Jul 9, 2026 | NEWS
Some of our nation’s heroes arrive in town on Thursday, July 9 for Hope for the Warriors Weekend, and WISH Jr. rolled out the red carpet, or rather, the red, white and blue paint brushes this week to paint several fire hydrants along the parade route. Earlier this...
