by Rockaway Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | NEWS
On Wednesday, September 30, the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors approved an increase in NYC Ferry fares from $4.50 to $5. The board also approved discounted tickets for middle school students. The fare hike will go into effect on Monday,...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | NEWS
This fall, Rockaway will just keep swimming – and so much more – at the refreshed Rockaway YMCA (207 Beach 73rd St). Complementing their two indoor pools, open year-round, the facility recently updated their strength training equipment, gave their front desk a...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | NEWS
On Saturday, September 26, the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department announced the death of one of their former volunteers. BCVFD shared, “It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of former Assistant Chief/EMT, Arthur Booth Sr. Artie was a...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | NEWS
On a sunny Wednesday morning, September 23, local luminaries gathered at the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) to celebrate the debut of their new pediatric dental service. The festive ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the more than 1,400 square feet...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | NEWS, McVeighing In
Last week, The New York Times dropped a bombshell of an article that has been reverberating through the country ever since. The article, while certainly controversial, was undeniably thought-provoking. So much so that I cannot seem to get it out of my head. No, it was...
