by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS
Whelan Drugstores were a familiar sight throughout New York City in the 1930s – ‘50s. With large loopy cursive neon letters, the renowned chain store pharmacy “Whelan’s” sign along city blocks evoked five and dime images from Bufferin to Ovaltine. An oasis of soaps,...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS
With 2026 a mere two weeks away, I’ve already started agonizing. As a parent, I feel bloated. I don’t mean bloated from holiday feasting. I mean bloated like a sponge; dripping with all the guilt, stress and fear absorbed in the past 12 months parenting my 17-year-old...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS, Rockaway Good Times
With pitch-perfect temps, summer is still sizzling, so keep the good times rollin’ with our roundup of fun happenings around town below. LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY, December 18 5:30 p.m. Get into a jazzy holiday mode with The Similan Band at Similan On the Bay....
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS
It was a big win for 7th Grade SFDS Boys at the annual Christmas basketball Tournament! On Sunday, December 14, St. Francis de Sales defeated St. Agnes with a final score of 48-44, crowning them champs of the Christmas Tournament. Congrats to Coach Joe, Coach Richie,...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS
On a blustery November 23 evening, the St. Francis de Sales 8th grade ladies’ soccer team won their championship game in a decisive 6-0 victory versus BCAC/St. Virgillius. Goalie Kate Graves secured the shutout, while every player contributed throughout the last eight...
by Rockaway Staff | Dec 18, 2025 | NEWS
The St. Francis 8th grade boys basketball team put on an impressive performance in the Christmas Tournament, defeating St. Agnes 67–32 with relentless defense and high energy from start to finish. St. Francis came out fierce on the defensive end, pressuring the ball...
