by Rockaway Staff | Apr 2, 2026 | High Tide
Happy Passover, which began last night, April 1, and Happy Easter, which is this Sunday, April 5! We hope everyone enjoys the holidays. ***** Rockaway will be a little less crowded this weekend and next week, as some schools are off for spring break and many locals...
by Rockaway Staff | Mar 26, 2026 | High Tide
Chag Sameach! Happy Passover to our Jewish friends. The holiday begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1 and ends at nightfall on April 9. ***** Spring has officially arrived, and while we’re starting to see the early signs—like tulips beginning to pop up—it doesn’t...
by Rockaway Staff | Mar 19, 2026 | High Tide
Tomorrow, March 20, marks the first day of spring. We are now in that unpredictable time of year when you’re not sure whether to break out your summer wardrobe or keep those winter coats handy, just in case. Hopefully the chilly days won’t stick around for much...
by Rockaway Staff | Mar 12, 2026 | High Tide
The Rockaway Times would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make the 51st Annual Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade yet another smashing success. As always, a good time was had by all. And thank you to Mother Nature, who cooperated—for the most part—by...
by Rockaway Staff | Mar 5, 2026 | High Tide
We’ve turned the corner to March! Happy Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day to all—get your green ready! The Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off this Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m., with festivities continuing throughout the peninsula. It’s always a great day in...
by Rockaway Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | High Tide
Holy blizzard. Last week, Rockaway went from a very quiet winter break—with schools closed and many families away—to ending the week with a blizzard that seemed to come out of nowhere and shut down the city on Monday. We’re not sure of the exact total here on the...
