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Actions Speak Louder

Dear Editor:         As we heard on Sunday, we can say whatever we want but it is the follow through—our actions are what really matters. While I understood the teaching conveyed by the Gospel and Fr. Kuroly's homily, I was curious what Google would say about the...

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Police Haven’t Woken Up

Dear Editor: Last month, you published my letter about police inaction due to illegal parking on our peninsula. And what? - can you ask. And nothing. Illegal parking is pretty successful, including in the 100th police precinct's vicinity. Nobody cares about several...

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LOVE LOVE LOVE

Dear Editor: It's funny how certain songs come back to you that are still relevant in their messaging. The Beatles wrote songs “Imagine” and of course, “All You Need is Love.” These songs touched on the teachings in Sunday’s Liturgy.  Thank you to all who joined the...

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Some Heroes Don’t Wear Capes

Dear Editor: I admire retired Colonel Tom Sullivan’s humility, especially after his four tours of duty serving our country. He rarely uses his time serving our country as a reason why he should be our next NYS Assemblyman. I personally believe that anyone who would...

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We Need to Talk

Dear Editor: I don't know why but if someone says the words "we need to talk" to me, I immediately know I did something wrong. I probably unknowingly did or said something that hurt the person. I know it will be an uncomfortable conversation, but it is good to clear...

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Freemasons Abandoned Rockaway?

Dear Editor: Your article about Freemasons planning a location in Rockaway might be placed in context of the economic conditions as well as the crash of 1929.Masons are linked to business and community. Rockaway saw an influx of city workers purchasing beach locations...

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Obstacle or Bridge?

Dear Editor: The rumor was true. Fr. Kuroly has returned to St. Camillus-St. Virgilius after his trip to South Korea in preparation for the World Youth Day in 2027. More than 500 youth will be attending from the Diocese of Brooklyn-Queens. Keep them in your prayers....

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Police, Wake Up

Dear Editor: The topic I intend to touch in this my letter is not frequently shown in mass media. It's about police reaction on minor violations. Specifically, I'm talking about ignoring signs "Do not..." - standing, stopping, parking, etc. As a simple example, I have...

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Rockaway Has the Chance to Make History

Dear Editor: This fall, Rockaway voters will go to the polls in one of the most competitive legislative races in all of New York. Assembly District 23 has been selected by City and State as one of the races to watch, and ElectIndex labels the district as a tossup,...

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God’s Gifts

Dear Editor: On Sunday at St. Camillus, we celebrated the 11:30 a.m. Mass with Fr. Steven Neirer, a faculty member at Cathedral Prep and a good friend of Fr. Kuroly. Fr. Steven reminded us of the gifts given to us by God. We all love to get gifts, especially for our...

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