by Rockaway Staff | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS
Every summer, people open fire hydrants to get relief from the heat. This summer, fire hydrants across Rockaway will be spraying patriotism. Thanks to an initiative led by the Belle Harbor Property Owners Association, in partnership with the Rockaway Civic Association...
by Rockaway Staff | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS, McVeighing In
Summer is officially here! All together now: Hallelujah! As usual, we are about to really kick things off with a Fourth of July celebration. This year is something special, though: America’s 250th birthday! The Fourth of July is like the Super Bowl around here — this...
by Rockaway Staff | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS
This past weekend, the 14U and 15U Rockawave Volleyball Training (RVT) teams traveled to Indianapolis for an unforgettable national competition, bringing together some of the top club programs from across the country. Beyond the intensity of competition, athletes also...
by Katie McFadden | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS
We asked you to send your homes and businesses decked out in your best red, white and blue for America 250 and many came through, from Roxbury to Rockaway to Broad Channel. With that, we announce the best overall decorated home, which takes home a top prize of $250...
by Rockaway Staff | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS
After nearly half a century of braving rain, snow, and impatient drivers, one of the neighborhood’s most familiar faces crossed into retirement last week—Mary Murray. On Wednesday, June 24, Rockaway residents held a surprise send-off parade for Mary Murray who...
by Rockaway Staff | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS
Sunday, June 28 was the perfect day for Rockaway Little League’s Pee Wee Seniors championship game. The sky was sunny and dotted with big puffy clouds. The fields at Fort Tilden were perfectly lined and manicured. All that was needed was for the Jets Towing and Breezy...
