by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato hosted her annual ‘Women of Distinction’ event with a roaring success. The event highlights the remarkable contributions by women who work or reside within the 23rd Assembly District, which encompasses communities from Ozone Park...
by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
‘Til flat surf do they part. Some choose churches, catering halls, parks or even on the beach to get married. But on Friday, August 8, Brian Tunick and Val Petrova wed where it’s wet in the place they met—the ocean on Beach 90th Street. The local surfers met there a...
by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
In 2021, Father Gabriel Okeke was assigned to St. Francis de Sales Church in Belle Harbor, where he has been assisting and leading weekday summer Masses since. And with him, he brought his God-given gift of his voice, often singing during Masses. Now he’s bringing his...
by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
Goats have rectangular pupils. The weird shape helps them stay aware of their surroundings. For most Disney fans, the evil queen from “Snow White” has been known as just that. But the comic strip adaptation refers to her as “Queen Grimhilde.” There are...
by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
AUGUST 14 Rugby Bob Johnson was born. Kelly Anaya was born. Elisa Burke was born. 1935 – The Social Security Act became law. 2003 – The largest blackout in North American history hit the northeast. AUGUST 15 George Boggiano was born. Maryanne...
by Rockaway Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | NEWS
“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” From Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24, Romeo and Juliet will be right at the Beach 94th Amphitheater as Shakespeare on the Rocks makes their debut performance. The Bard has made his presence known in recent...
