by Rockaway Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | NEWS
This Saturday, October 10, catch the best in local cinema at the Rockaway Film Festival 9th Annual Local Filmmakers’ Showcase indoors at the Arverne Cinema. This year’s program features nine short films by Rockaway-based filmmakers: Kaia Abraham, Artie Brennan, Jakob...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | NEWS
OCTOBER 8 John McCann was born. John McFadden was born. Kenny Pena was born. Denise Esposito was born. 1956 – Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the first and only perfect game in a World Series. 2004 – Martha Stewart began her prison...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | NEWS, McVeighing In
I’ve got a few skills. I make some pretty decent mashed potatoes. I can name all the presidents in order. I’ve been told I mix up a solid Cosmopolitan. My skill set is, admittedly, lacking in some other, some might say more practical, areas. Most glaringly, I’m...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | NEWS
Across Rockaway’s seven miles of beach, keeping sand off of walkways, beach entrances, MobiMats, and the boardwalk can be a losing battle. Wind, erosion, and storms send sand spilling into these areas, leaving Parks Department staff to clear it away, only to do it...
by Rockaway Staff | Oct 8, 2026 | NEWS
Police Seek Additional Information An altercation on an MTA bus led to a shooting incident this past weekend. According to Captain Sachi Singh, the commanding officer of the 100th Precinct, on Saturday, October 3, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded to...
