by Rockaway Staff | Feb 27, 2025 | High Tide
On Sunday morning, February 23, six men set out of the marina in Howard Beach on their new 30-foot Grady White vessel called, “Triumph,” taking advantage of the warmer weather for a fishing trip. However, most didn’t make it home after the vessel capsized in Ambrose...
by Rockaway Staff | Feb 20, 2025 | High Tide
Hope everyone had a nice President’s Day weekend and is enjoying their February break. ***** Where is everyone? With schools off this week for February break, it seems half the peninsula is away — either taking advantage of the cold weather and getting in some quality...
by Rockaway Staff | Feb 13, 2025 | High Tide
Roses are red. Violets are blue.The Rockaway Times just wouldn’t be the same without all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day! ***** If you are planning a night in or out with your sweetheart, take a look throughout this week’s paper at the ads of our loyal advertisers. When...
by Rockaway Staff | Feb 6, 2025 | High Tide
This past Sunday was Groundhog Day, and our groundhogs had some differing predictions. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter. But Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring. According to the Staten Island Zoo,...
by Rockaway Staff | Jan 30, 2025 | High Tide
This Sunday, February 2, is Groundhog Day. No pressure, Punxsutawney Phil, but we are all counting on you. ***** It’s finally here! Poseidon’s Prom will be held this Saturday, February 1, at Connolly’s. $20 to enter at the door. Fundraising from the event will...
by Rockaway Staff | Jan 23, 2025 | High Tide
Ned Stark was right: winter is here. It’s been a brutally cold week that included a healthy dumping of snow on Sunday night. At least for some of us, it was a long weekend, so the shoveling on Monday morning could wait a little longer than usual. ***** Speaking of the...
