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It was a great night for a Night Out with the 100th Precinct. On Tuesday, August 4, the community gathered in the parking lot of Beach 94th Street to enjoy a fun event hosted by the 100th Precinct Community Council. The police and community...

From castles to otters to sharks and Harry Potter, the annual Rockaway Sandcastle Contest on Sunday, August 2 was a success! Councilwoman Joann Ariola and her staff, including Chief of Staff Phyllis Inserillo, once again led the charge and hosted...

Tired of looking at screens? If you get your Rockaway news from the RT website, you now have the option of having each article read to you. “Americans average more than seven hours of screen time every day. For people who get eye strain,...

“You ain’t got no beach cred. You ain’t got no beach cred.” — Bobby J Rockaway is an outlier. White-collar and blue-collar workers mix and mingle together constantly. CEOs and sanitation workers run in the same circles. Occupation is...

AUGUST  6 Brendan 'BB' Byrne was born Shannon Minogue was born John Grillo was born. Janice Ameruso was born.   1945 - The first atomic bomb used in warfare was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. 1997 - British Prime Minister...

On Friday, July 31, Councilwoman Joann Ariola officially endorsed Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Sullivan for the New York State Assembly District 23 (AD 23). Sullivan is the Republican, Conservative, and We The People candidate. Ariola, a Republican, has...

This October, a new community art studio is opening its doors in Rockaway with a simple goal: to create a place where creativity, learning, and community come together. Founded by lifelong Rockaway residents Tracey McCormick and Judith Meade, The...

The Rockaway East Merchant Association’s (REMA4US) annual Merchant Fair on Saturday, August 15, will feature live performances by rap and R&B artists Kurtis Blow, Fonda Rae and Special Ed, as well as a live DJ set by WBLS...

As August rolls in, the annual “summer’s almost over” lament begins. For beachgoers, the countdown to Labor Day starts ticking. But lifeguards and locals know the ocean is just waking up. August brings hurricane and storm swells, sprinkling...

On these beautiful summer days, the boardwalk fills up with local walkers. If you are one of them, you are already doing the single best thing most people can do for their health. Here is how to get more out of your walks without adding any extra...

The Rockaway Times is pleased to announce more than 2,000 downloads of our new app - Rockaway Time! This interactive app is a guide to our peninsula for visitors and residents. Its goal is to help you make the most of your time in Rockaway, and to...

We would like to thank The Rockaway Times for asking us to contribute and we look forward to helping others learn more about the game we love. We continue to learn every day about this great game and hope our experiences can help you. First up,...

An epiphany is defined as a sudden moment of insight or realization – when something that was confusing or hidden suddenly becomes clear. I have a friend from my NYSE days who was a senior warden at a church on the Upper East Side. As I have...

Some homeowners may consider building a new deck. Decks can add to the value of a property – especially if they look nice and/or if they provide wheelchair/baby carriage accessibility. In the past, the choice of deck material was limited to...

Every month at Ocean Bliss, we explore a different theme. August’s theme is devotion. When we hear that word, it’s easy to imagine something grand or dramatic. But I don’t think devotion is loud. I think devotion is quiet. It’s a sacred...

Good time for a nice sauce. I didn’t measure anything!  Ingredients: 2 pints of cherry tomatoes Olive Oil Garlic (I used 6 medium cloves, chopped) Sugar Fresh basil (or dry basil and oregano)   Directions: Heat oil...

The technical name for the "#" symbol is "octothorpe."   The Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by restaurateur Caesar Cardini.   When Pierre Omidyar laun­ched eBay in 1995, the first item sold was a broken...

A five-month-old full-term baby was brought to the outpatient clinic in India with a three-week history of a rash. He had consumed breast milk exclusively until 20 days before presentation, when he had been switched to diluted formula due to his...

“My name is Nick. My last name is Cregor. I was– I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nice place to grow up.” I met with Nick at Washed Up on Beach 97th one morning. “I went to NYU. I was 18 or so; I was like enamored with New York. Was...

“Rockaway Summer Music Spotlight” is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the local music scene. In this installation, meet Rockaway native, Bill Fleming, a bi-coastal master of harmony and fingerstyle guitar.

My mother was a nurse, and one of the greatest lessons she taught me was that every person, regardless of age, physical ability, or mental ability, is deserving of respect, dignity, and compassionate care. Unfortunately, the Governor’s meddling in...

The 23rd edition of the Graybeards Family Run once again provided one of the highlights of summer in Rockaway, producing a fabulous night on Friday, July 31, with more than 400 runners participating in at least one race on another beautiful Rockaway...

The Legends   Put another one in the books. The first champions of the 2026 Summer Classic have been crowned as Team Neligan beat Team Loconte in the Graybeards...

The Rockaway Times is pleased to announce the unveiling of our new app - Rockaway Time! This interactive app is a guide to our peninsula for visitors and residents. Its goal is to help you make the most of your time in Rockaway, and to help local...

The Rockaway Beach Sandcastle Contest is back! Councilwoman Joann Ariola is once again picking up the shovel and hosting, while NYC Parks and The Rockaway Times will lend a helping hand. On Sunday, August 2, bring your pails and shovels and head to...

The nine-year journey is over! On Saturday, August 15, the Rockaway Ocean Club at the Riis Bathhouse will finally open to the public. The Ocean Club’s courtyard will be activated with music, food, and drinks on the evenings of August 15 and 16...

New Yorkers will start voting in just about three months for the governor of New York. With that, campaign season is fully underway. On Tuesday, July 28, Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive, hopped over the...

Mom, if you're reading this, maybe stop now. Actually, that goes for all moms and grandmas: beware. Controversial take ahead. Sister Patricia and Sister Paul, if you're reading this too, just know you didn't fail me — I failed you. Alright,...

JULY 30 Sharon Gabriel was born. Claire Walsh was born. Mickey Blum was born Kristian Lawler was born   1956 - The phrase “In God We Trust” was adopted as the U.S. national motto. 1965 - President Lyndon B. Johnson...

Five local students will be attending Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn in the new school year, thanks to a big helping hand from a notable alum—Big Dan Tubridy. Come this September, Madison Foster, Jaylen George, Jonathan Monzun...

Why surf the subway, when there are perfectly good waves at the beach? One teen girl was lucky that her subway surfing accident in Broad Channel last week wasn’t life ending. On Wednesday, July 22, just after 3 p.m., a 16-year-old girl subway...

A massive water rescue response on Sunday, July 26 ended happily as a missing six-year-old girl was reunited with her family. On Sunday afternoon, a frantic mother reported her little girl missing from around Beach 119th Street, alerted...

It’s time for a Night Out! On Tuesday, August 4, celebrate National Night Out with the 100th and 101st Precincts. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood...

The 23rd annual Graybeards Family Run is this Friday, July 31. The races will start near the St. Francis de Sales Church between Beach 129th Street and Beach 128th Street. The evening will begin with children's races of varying lengths along...

Dear Editor: Sean McVeigh’s diatribe on 17S vs. 11S is something that every Rockawayer (Rockawayite?) can relate to except he missed one key fact: The 17S exit is a free toll over the Cross Bay Bridge while the Gil Hodges bridge is still a toll...

Some homeowners are reluctant to give me a key to their property. They are naturally concerned about the safety of their possessions. I can’t blame them, and I don’t argue with them about it. However, there are several important reasons to...

Dear Editor: St. Camillus is alive and kicking and Sunday was no different. Fr. Kuroly spoke about the treasure of Faith. As children we had our treasures, maybe a favorite toy, games, a pet. As we got older maybe an academic award, a...

The Outerbridge Crossing, which connects Staten Island and New Jersey, is the southernmost bridge in New York State. It was named after Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge—not because it's an "outer bridge."   Under certain conditions,...

We've all been there. A little too much running or lifting and the knees start to get angry. Here is how to get them stronger. I run and I lift, and most of the people I train on this peninsula are active too. Runners, lifters, people who walk...

There comes a point in many yoga journeys when something begins to shift. The poses that once felt exciting become familiar. You know where to place your feet. You remember the sequence. Your body has learned the rhythm of the practice. But...

Well, we haven't seen any lions, tigers, or bears. But what a wacky summer it's been! With some of the hottest temperatures on record and an inviting ocean to cool off in, suddenly it seems like sharks are everywhere. I love seeing the whales and...

A take on Delish magazine’s cookie recipe. I decided to go another way. And this is definitely death by chocolate!   Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 4 egg...

A horrific scene unfolded on Ocean Crest Boulevard near Beach 25th Street in Far Rockaway on Saturday, July 25 when a domestic disturbance turned deadly, leaving two women dead, a home on fire and a standoff with police leading the suspect to be...

Recently we have seen a re-emergence of diseases (i.e. measles) that were all but eradicated due to vaccines. That is because vaccines are victims of their own success. Childhood vaccines have provided the greatest contribution to improved infant...

Queens and the country are mourning the loss of Army Sgt. Angel Rampersad. The 28-year-old Ozone Park native was killed in an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan on July 17. As services are being planned, the community and local elected...

On Saturday, July 25, dogs from Rockaway and beyond had their day as the Tail Waggers Task Force hosted a Hawaiian Pool Pawty Luau and Hula Ice Cream Social at the Rockaway Freeway Dog Run. Though postponed from the previous Saturday due to heavy...

What will happen to my child with special needs when I pass away? The reality is, in all likelihood, a child with special needs will outlive their parents. This is why with efficient financial planning, understanding government benefits, utilizing...

The 13th Annual Clare Droesch 3 on 3 by the Sea will be Friday, August 28 at the St. Francis de Sales Schoolyard on Beach 129th Steet. More than 100 teams in boys and girls divisions ranging from second grade to the new Co-Ed Open division are...

“Rockaway Summer Music Spotlight” is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the local music scene. In this installation, meet Rockaway’s own Proteus, Lou Pastina. From avid basketball player in high...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway.  Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.  Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do...

“My name is Michael Lonergan; everyone calls me Mikie or Irish Mike. I grew up in County Tipperary in Ireland. I was schooled in Cahir…So, I graduated school, and uh, I did college for a year. I did physical therapy, sports therapy, massage for...

As the calendar changes to August, the 42nd St Francis Summer Classic heads into the final week of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. Paul's Bicycle Shop remains undefeated in Boys Grammar Middle with Jets Towing and T. Moriarty...

The 12U Rockaway Cadets took home the championship trophy on elimination Sunday, July 26. They had a long day winning three games to take home the championship in Edison, New Jersey. The win was a nice tuneup for the boys. Next week, they’ll be...

On a perfect Monday, July 20, more than 200 men grew out their best facial hair and embraced their inner shark to attack some of Rockaway’s best watering holes in a tradition that goes back 20 years—the Mustache Bash. And for this twentieth...

ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest is back! Featuring four weekends of musical fun, and even a new app-site to use as a guide, this massive event will showcase music talent across multiple venues, for free, from July 24 through August 16. Founded in 2017...

The Rockaway Beach Sandcastle Contest is back! Councilwoman Joann Ariola is once again picking up the shovel and hosting, while NYC Parks and The Rockaway Times will lend a helping hand. On Sunday, August 2, bring your own pails and shovels and head...

Shark Week returns to Discovery starting Sunday, June 26. Maybe that means Rockaway’s sharks will give us a break from closing our beaches, as they’ll be too busy on TV. There will be one guaranteed local wildlife sighting included on this...

The 23rd annual Graybeards Family Run will return this year on Friday, July 31. The races will start near St. Francis de Sales Church on Beach 129th Street. The evening will begin with children's races of varying lengths along Rockaway Beach...

Rockaway has a lot of choices. Whether it’s pizza, nail salons, sushi, bagels, gas stations, or even newspapers, you’re most likely not stuck with just one option on the peninsula. And whenever there are choices, there are opinions. I...

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican and Conservative candidate for governor of New York, will appear at a campaign event at the Harbor Light Pub & Restaurant on Tuesday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Blakeman was elected...

“This was the most difficult negotiation in my six years in the Council,” Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers told community leaders and residents at the community budget briefing she hosted at the Rockaway YMCA on Thursday evening, July 16....

Come on Barbie, let’s go Pilates! Head to Pilates by Jacqueline on Beach 116th Street and get ready to be transported to what feels like Barbie’s dream house. But make sure to don those sweat bands and workout clothes, as this pink paradise is a...

On June 30, New York City Council finalized the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for a whopping $126 billion. Of that, Councilwoman Joann Ariola secured $32.8 million for District 32. The budget items are split among parts of District 32, which includes...

Rockaway has volleyball, basketball and soccer summer camps, but there hasn’t been an outlet for kids to learn the proper skills for a sport that doesn’t involve balls and nets—running! That all changes next week as world championship runner...

A lifeguard’s most crucial piece of equipment is, undoubtedly, a buoy. Buoys are our lifelines, they help us make rescues faster, safer, easier. The oxygen tank, backboard, and reel are also extremely important pieces of equipment, especially in...

It is time to let the good times roll, again! The 8th Annual Queens Carnival will barrel into Far Rockaway on Saturday, August 29, but the fun and preparations start now. On Friday, July 31, the Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association (REMA4US)...

Art is an amazing avenue for creativity and expression, and 30 of the 45 summer high school interns at RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) have the opportunity to become artists-in-residence. They will be working on one of two...

JULY 24 Kathie Hillis was born.   1974 - The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to turn over White House tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor. 2002 - Nine coal miners were trapped in a mine in...

Sooner or later, most Rockaway homes need a new roof. In the old days (about 20 years ago), a new roof was expected to last 15-20 years approximately. Today, a new roof is expected to last 30-40 years or even longer. Long term warranties are...

The 13th Annual Clare Droesch 3 on 3 by the Sea will be Friday, August 28th at the St. Francis de Sales Schoolyard. More than 100 teams in boys and girls divisions ranging from second grade to Men's and Women's Open are expected to compete and honor...

The years between childhood and adulthood are tender ones. You are old enough to notice everything, but not always old enough to know what to do with everything you notice. You begin to see yourself through other people’s eyes– through...

Love was found on sandy Shakesperean stages last weekend as Shakespeare On the Rocks delivered their latest Bard-approved performance of “Much Ado About Nothing.” Facing obstacles galore including hazy, smoke-filled skies, last-minute venue...

Ingredients: 3-4 pounds of steamers ½ cup butter, melted 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced (optional) Directions: Soak the steamers in salty water.  I also use corn meal. Place the steamers in a large bowl or bucket and cover with...

Only female mosquitoes bite humans. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar and other plant sugars.   Toronto is farther south than Minneapolis.   Kiwifruit contains several times more vitamin C than an orange.   ...

An 11-year-old girl presented to the orthopedic clinic in Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan with a one-month history of right thigh pain that worsened at night. She had no systemic (generalized) symptoms. Physical examination was notable...

“My name is Brigit Butler. I live in Rockaway Beach, 129th Street in Belle Harbor, New York, and I go to the University of Tampa.” Brigit and I lifeguard together in the 17 shack during the summer. “Definitely the music at the DredSurfer:...

Notice those beautiful gardens near the boardwalk in Rockaway Park? They didn’t get so beautiful on their own. Before Hurricane Sandy in 2012, beach block gardens helped add to the community character and charm. With the storm that claimed the...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway.  Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.  Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do...

The tenth season of the BCAC Shamrock Summer Shootout Tykes and Peanut Boys Division came to an end this week, wrapping up with a medal night on Monday, July 20. After a job well done by the players and coaches, teams were given medals for their...

Rain continues to make its impact on the Summer Classic, which experienced its fifth evening cancellation on Tuesday. Games will now take place Monday through Friday for the remainder of the season to make up the postponed contests. The playoff...

The rain couldn’t keep the volleyball action away for the fifth annual Timmy Klein Beach Volleyball Tournament. On Saturday, July 11, more than a thousand people took over the beach in Rockaway Park to enjoy one of late firefighter Timmy Klein’s...

“I'm Jared Lachner. I grew up in Rockaway Beach. I’ve been living here my whole life, born and raised…I went to New Paltz, so I stayed in New York for another four years. Graduated from there, and then I came back home, and I’ve been here...

JULY 16 1951 - J. D. Salinger’s novel “Catcher in the Rye” was published. 1969- Apollo 11 took off on the first manned flight to the moon.   JULY 17  Sean Tubridy was born. Dorothy Wayne was born. Brian Manley was...

No more “water we waiting for.” Rockaway is getting a public pool. And planning is underway. On Monday evening, July 13, on Zoom, NYC Parks and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presented an opportunity for the community to learn about...

The warriors have come and gone once again, but it wasn’t without some warm Rockaway and Breezy Point hospitality. As one of the biggest yet, the 2026 Rockaway Warrior Weekend was a success! “Great, everything went great,” co-organizer...

“Rockaway Summer Music Spotlight” is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the local music scene. In this installation, meet Cherry and The Gunnz. In less than a year, Cherry and The Gunnz, armed with an...

The Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of “Grease” wastes no time introducing itself as nearly the whole cast hits the stage in a burst of lights, choreographed dance, energy and song. “Grease is the word,” their combined voices belt...

On Saturday, July 25, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) is hosting the 9th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival, taking place as part of City of Water Day — a citywide celebration of our shorelines and waterways. This year's theme is Living...

The Floyd Bennett Field Sports Complex, formerly Aviator Sports and Events Center, is officially under new management. Gateway Hospitality LLC, a subsidiary of ExplorUS, a national hospitality and recreation management company, has taken on the...

Another hot week has gone by with intermittent closures across Rockaway due to shark sightings. As lifeguards have had to clear the water day in and day out, public outrage at the sound of the whistle has reached an all-time high. From...

When I started Robin Shapiro Realty about 20 years ago, I was the first local broker to have a website. During all these years, I have been offering a FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS: recommending attorneys, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, CPAs,...

I used to think having a practice meant being consistent: Getting on the mat every day. Meditating every morning. Eating well, moving my body, writing, praying, breathing, doing all the things that help me feel like...

More than 30 talented dancers from the O'Malley Irish Dance Academy proudly represented their communities at the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC), bringing home impressive honors from one of the most prestigious competitions in...

Dear Enchantress, I have a friend who has gotten two different women pregnant at the same time. What makes the situation even more complicated is that both women live in the women's shelter across the street from where he works. He's...

There’s nothing worse than coming back from a vacation and finding your work inbox chock-full of emails. In a similar vein, I take a week off from writing, and my mental inbox is bursting at its metaphorical seams with things for me to complain...

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, tips cut off ¼ cup of olive oil Kosher Salt Fresh ground pepper 4-5 garlic cloves, minced ¾ cup of grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup (one stick) unsalted butter (softened) 1 teaspoon red...

Although Greenland has a national soccer team, it cannot join FIFA because its climate makes maintaining a natural grass field difficult, one of FIFA's traditional requirements.   Chile did not legalize divorce until 2004, making it...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, along with the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is vital to maintaining the stability of the knee joint. Because of the nature of forces at the knee, tears, or rupture, of the ACL are common while PCL...

When someone says parade, Broad Channel comes marching in. This time, on Friday evening, July 10, it was a parade to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! And the event was a patriotic success. Broad Channel residents were decked out in their...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway.  Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.  Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do...

We are now in the heart of the schedule for the 42nd St. Francis Summer Classic. Rain cancelled outdoor games twice last week, but weather looks good for the current week. Paul's Bicycle Shop has pedaled out to the lead in the Boys Grammar Middle...

Sun wasn’t needed when smiles like these brightened up the beach. In celebration of Disability Awareness Month, on Saturday, July 11, Play It Forward, the adaptive sports program of Wheeling Forward, brought together children and adults with...

Dear Editor: After hearing Sunday’s Gospel and Fr. Kuroly's homily, it made me think back many months to when St. Camillus was closing. It was a difficult time. Seeds were landing in all different places. However, some seeds found good soil...

The Warriors are coming! From Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, veterans from across the country will be coming to town for Rockaway Warrior Weekend, to experience some of the best activities the peninsula has to offer as a thank you for...

Rockaway is mourning the loss a beloved member of the community. On Sunday, July 5, Lissa O’Shea died. She was 67. Many knew Lissa Robin O’Shea (née Mohamed) as the longtime owner of JKS Printing on Beach 116th Street, which she closed in...

After Fourth of July weekend, rather than photos of overflowing garbage cans, beer cans and exploded fireworks on local Facebook group, Friends of Rockaway Beach, the page was full of comments singing the praises of a city agency—NYC Parks. NYC...

It’s tee time! The golf facilities from Riis Park to just over the bridge on Flatbush Avenue have found a par-fect match in new owners, Riis Beach Collective. This group of locals brings a knowledge of the community and vast hospitality experience...

Shakespeare on the Rocks returns to Rockaway Beach this summer with a new production of William Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing,” playing four performances only: Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19 at 6 p.m. at the Amphitheater...

On Saturday, June 27, they played ball for Ava Conklin. In memory of the late teen, family and friends organized a charitable one-pitch softball tournament, the inaugural fundraising event for the Ava Conklin Foundation, and according to Ava’s...

Some of our nation’s heroes arrive in town on Thursday, July 9 for Hope for the Warriors Weekend, and WISH Jr. rolled out the red carpet, or rather, the red, white and blue paint brushes this week to paint several fire hydrants along the parade...

“Rockaway Summer Music Spotlight” is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the local music scene. In this installation, we kickoff with Squid and an interview with founder, Guy Nevirs. From Rockaway, NY to...

Four years after production began, the combined voices of Rockaway/Broad Channel’s New Life Choir are ringing out from their new collection, “Chart-Topping Songs of Faith,” now available as a free download at www.thenewlifechoir.org, under the...

The first real heatwave of the summer arrived just in time for Fourth of July weekend, and so did a swarm of bull sharks. This meant intermittent beach closures across Rockaway, up to four hours long in some areas. Every lifeguard on the beach...

Dear Editor: I’d like to commend everyone on the Rockaway Times staff for your outstanding  “Happy Birthday America” edition. What a wonderful job! The wrap around section history lessons bring me back to my school days, and the stories...

Dear Editor: After a devastating fire left our home in Breezy Point uninhabitable and my family navigating nearly nine months of uncertainty and red tape, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the incredible professionals who stood by...

Dear Editor: Many great songs have been written about friendship like “You've Got A Friend,” sung by both Carol King and James Taylor. Or what about the Toy Story anthem song “You've Got A Friend In Me.” These songs remind us that we are...

In the past, I've picked up new listings from people who were aggravated with their former broker. They were so aggravated that they were impatient for their exclusive agreement with that broker to end. Many brokers would accommodate an unhappy...

The 23rd annual Graybeards Family Run will return this year on Friday, July 31. The evening will begin with children's races of varying lengths along Rockaway Beach Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. An inspirational run by Rockaway's Special Athletes will follow...

When life feels overwhelming, the mind usually wants to take charge. It starts making plans. It reviews every conversation. It jumps ahead to what could go wrong. It replays what already happened. It tells us we need to figure everything out right...

The symbols used to represent swearing in comic strips are called “grawlixes.”   More time passed between the widespread use of iron swords and steel swords than has passed between the use of steel swords and atomic...

Over the July 4 weekend, Con Edison intentionally shut off power to parts of Howard Beach, Ozone Park, and Richmond Hill, leaving more than 10,000 residents without electricity. The shutoff was meant to prevent more widespread outages, but the...

By Keith “Bugsy” Goldberg One of the most critical components of the Summer Classic is the many coaches who volunteer their time to guide our players, who are from various parishes and neighborhoods, and in a brief time, mold them into a...

Following a major power outage that affected Ozone Park, Howard Beach, and surrounding South Queens communities, Pesach Osina, the Democratic nominee and Independent candidate for State Assembly District 23, is calling for a full review of all local...

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is composed of nitrogen and oxygen and is colorless, odorless, inexpensive, and relatively easy to obtain. Misuse of nitrous oxide, which has increased markedly in the U.S. and worldwide among teens and...

“I grew up here. I lived in Bay Towers all my life, and when I moved out, I just moved to 97, and then I moved to 96. So I've never left the peninsula, I love it. This is my home. Like, the beach– love it, you know? And everybody's like, ‘Why...

Ask any parent. Special education public school placement is the bane of our existence. For example, when my daughter was transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, she was placed in a school in Bellerose, Queens. As I was new to the NYC...

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup of chicken broth 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 3 teaspoons of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Italian...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway.  Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.  Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do...

Having a summertime birthday might mean not getting to celebrate with classmates in school, but it does mean having the freedom to embrace all the great things about summer while celebrating, something many appreciate locally. In her second...

Episcopal Health Services has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on...

May you and your family enjoy this keepsake for years to come. To assure freedom in our future, America must remember and honor its history. Click here to access the Rockaway Times' America 250 Commemorative Edition.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It was a fantastic night of fights under the stars on Friday, June 26. Thrilla in Camilla X was a success! Held in the St. Camillus lot for its tenth year, Thrilla in Camilla began with performances by the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums...

Every summer, the boardwalk concessions come to life at Beach 106th, 97th and 86th Street, but now Arverne has gotten a pop of love with four new weekend pop-up concession tents on Beach 67th Street—El Par, MUGZ, and Segunda Ola—and Sands on...

JULY 2 Michael Delia was born. Lakia Echols was born.   1964 - President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.   JULY 3 Patricia Rorke was born. James Galleshaw was born.   1890 - Idaho became...

Throughout my school years, in front of my long-gone alma matter, P.S. 44, there stood a tall and imposing flagpole on the corner of Beach 94th Street. Every day its huge American flag would mightily flutter unwaveringly and faithfully over Rockaway...

It’s time to play some ping-pong! But this isn’t your normal basement or park ping-pong. Grab your paddles and ball and head to Beach 67th Street. As if beach ping-pong wasn’t intriguing enough, a few more surprises await as this ping-pong...

After decades of absence, the opening of a new doctor’s office is bringing back medical care to Broad Channel, and with it, a type of care advancing a medical practice that has been absent for even longer. While undergoing finishing touches,...

Every time kids play at The Marcus Gomez Community Field at the Waterside Children’s Studio School on Beach 112th Street, the field’s namesake will be smiling down on them. On Thursday, June 25, the field was officially dedicated in memory of...

Politicians are known for making promises which they often can’t keep. The first President Bush is remembered for saying, “Read my lips, NO NEW TAXES!” New taxes came shortly thereafter. The Soviets once arrested an American named Daniloff...

The Warriors are coming! And we need YOU to line the street and cheer them on as they come into town for Rockaway Warrior Weekend on Thursday, July 9 after 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, leaving Staten Island with a police escort at 6 p.m., Hope for the...

Dear Editor:  My grandchildren are here in Rockaway for the week, and I want to take them to a beach that has lifeguards. But that is not easy anymore. Unfortunately, there are very few open beaches. Shouldn't there be signs on the boardwalk...

Dear Editor: I am happy to report that the St. Camillus 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass was once again well attended. Thank you to all who continue to join us. Our mission is to build a renewed spiritual and welcoming parish community. Your presence and...

Dear Editor: As our nation approaches its 250th Birthday, I’m thinking back fondly about the Bicentennial in 1976. That year, we were listening to music on AM radios, our televisions had only a few stations and you had to turn the knob by hand...

Our theme at Ocean Bliss this month is radiance. It is a beautiful word for summer, especially here in Rockaway, where the light seems to touch everything a little more directly. The ocean is brighter, the days are longer, and we tend to spend more...

Belle Harbor resident Sid Rosenberg, host of the top major market news/ talk radio show in America, “Sid & Friends in the Morning,” has been elected to the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) Hall of Fame. Rosenberg and other...

What is a lifeguard? According to the dictionary, “a lifeguard is a trained professional employed at a beach, swimming pool, or water park to ensure the safety of swimmers and rescue those in distress.” But the public has their own ideas...

On Wednesday, June 24, the Rockaway Graybeards hosted a Veterans Breakfast at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club. The event was held as a thank you for their service and to provide valuable information regarding benefits. Robert Hickey of The Graybeards...

Democratic voters have re-elected Jeanette Garramone and elected Jonathan Lazo without opposition to serve as Assembly District Leaders for Assembly District 23 Part B, reflecting the community’s confidence in their commitment to civic engagement,...

In case you are wondering, I am not quoting Gen. McAuliffe’s famous reply to a German surrender request to the surrounded 101st Airborne at Bastogne in December 1944. I am referring to peanut allergy, a leading cause of food allergy worldwide that...

Ingredients: 1 cup of raw rice (I like jasmine or basmati) 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts. 1 package of dry onion soup mix 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 3/4 onion, roughly chopped 1 package of mushrooms, chopped 1...

The shortest presidency lasted just 31 days. William Henry Harrison died one month after taking office.   Theodore Roosevelt was shot during a campaign speech in 1912 and finished the speech before seeking medical...

For six months now, this series has explored some of the people and ideas responsible for sustaining this American experiment for the past 250 years. All of those remarkable stories have been leading up to this weekend’s celebration of the Fourth...

It’s the 250th birthday of the red, white and blue! And from rooftop fireworks, World Cup watch parties, live music, arts and even tasting George Washington’s very own beer recipe—celebrate, “The land of the free, home of the...

With the likes of one of the most influential mastering engineers in modern music—Howie Weinberg, it’s no wonder that The Gravediggers’s EP, simply named, “Part 1”—is making waves with their blend of modern Americana, beach grunge and...

“So they call me Wico, but my name is Luis Enrique. So my sister, she couldn’t say Luis Enrique, she’d be like ‘Wico’…so we switched it a little.” On Friday, I went with my friend Cathryn (hopefully a future Human of Rockaway) to...

The 42nd season of the St. Francis Summer Classic has begun with more than 1,200 players on 104 teams in 12 divisions. The second-grade division, led by Skippy Doyle and Justin Flanagan, plays in the gym at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays....

By Caroline Feeney On Tuesday, June 16, St. Virgilius (BCAC) claimed the Intermediate Girls (seventh and eighth grade) Softball Championship with a thrilling 6–4 victory over Our Lady of Hope, bringing home yet another title for one of Broad...

Belle Harbor resident Sid Rosenberg, host of the top major market radio talk show in America, has been elected to the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) Hall of Fame. Rosenberg and other honorees will be inducted in a ceremony on...

Congratulations to Pesach Osina, the Democrat nominee for the Assembly District 23 race. Osina won the primary election on Tuesday June 18, beating Mike Scala. This AD23 Democratic primary was the first with a challenge since 1966. As we go to...

On August 6, 1932, the historic Riis Bathhouse opened…in pieces. At the time, it opened to the public when it was 60% complete before fully opening in 1933. Now, 94 years later, the restored Riis Bathhouse, is reopening in a similar fashion as the...

The 20th Annual RockStock and Barrels event was one for the books. From surfing to skateboarding, vendors to volleyball, yoga to live bands having people break out their best dance moves on the boardwalk on a beautiful Saturday, June 20, it was an...

The community is mourning the loss of Gary Robinson, known to many as “Mr. Goody,” the co-owner of beloved Jamaican restaurant Goody’s BBQ Chicken & Ribs in Arverne. He was 68. Many learned the news of Robinson’s passing on Monday,...

For full coverage of last weekend's playoff action, including photos and brackets, check out RT's Rockaway Little League Report.

JUNE 25 Phil McManus was born. Louise Racy was born. Karolina Wrzesniewski was born. Chris Kalisak was born. Ellen Blum Gray was born   1950 - Communist North Korean troops invaded South Korea beginning the Korean...

The Beechwood Organization has announced the start of construction and opening of sales for The Lighthouse Beach Sixty-Seventh, an 82-unit luxury condominium development at 141 Beach 67th Street in Arverne by the Sea. The 12-story oceanfront...

Rockaway and Broad Channel are patriotic communities, not because the American flag is ubiquitous on homes and telephone poles but because citizens here live their love of country by voting, participating in civics, and serving in military and...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first World Cup featuring 48 teams. From 1998 through 2022, the tournament consisted of 32 teams.   The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and the host nation won the tournament,...

Predicting holiday crowds can be a little tricky. Memorial Day weekend, for at least the past six summers, has been mostly rainy and gloomy, and not nearly warm enough to spend the day on the beach. In the past several years, only a handful of...

It was a beautiful night to celebrate America! On Saturday, June 20, the community gathered at Beach 94th Street for an America 250 Fireworks Spectacular! The event, hosted by Councilwoman Joann Ariola, in partnership with NYC Parks, Sail...

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...  The sound is truly unmistakable. I would bet that if any of you, should you be in a situation where you were, say, blindfolded — a thick black canvas bag thrown over your head. Two large men — at least...

St. Camillus Golden Age Club's annual Closing Party held on Wednesday, June 10 was extra special this year. It was a combination of the celebration of another fun-filled year of the club and an added celebration of Theresa Douglas, the President of...

Dear Editor: Another well attended 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Camillus with Fr. Kuroly celebrating Father's Day on Sunday. We heard another great message today! While I am Christian - a practicing Catholic, am I only that when in church attending...

Dear Editor: In The Rockaway Times last week (June 18th) there was an article quoting Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers and her advocating for a Trauma Center in Far Rockaway. I understand that while Ms. Brooks-Powers represents the east end...

I’d like to welcome our few returning “snowbirds” back from their winter hiatus. Welcome also to the families who join us just for the summer – including seasonal rentals. I’m blessed with great neighbors whom I especially appreciate...

This past weekend, my family gathered in Massachusetts to celebrate my grandmother’s life. We called her “Narny.” She passed away in the fall, just weeks before what would have been her 70th wedding anniversary. As stories made their way...

Lazer Lou Pastina, sporting a Rockaway Times hoodie and his mermaid, Kathleen, recently went to Ireland, where they ran into Maureen Donaghy in County Kerry, a former Rockaway resident who happens to be the niece of local photographer, Tom...

The first whistle blew on Monday, June 15, and play for the Broad Channel Athletic Club (BCAC) basketball’s 2026 BCAC Shamrock Summer Shootout was off and running. Excitement was in the sunny late afternoon air as scores of youngsters, cheered on...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) involves accumulation of fat in the liver and may progress to liver inflammation and scarring (fibrosis). MASLD is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. It affects 30% to...

Dear Enchantress, I write to you with a heavy, yet hopeful heart, for I find myself tangled in the web of things, objects I cannot bring myself to release. Each item whispers a memory, a fragment of a past, and I cling to them as if they are...

I’ve had a couple of thoughts rattling around the ol’ noggin recently and figured I’d share them. So here goes, first off, my oldest granddaughter is completing 4K at the District 27 Public School at St. Camillus this year. After two years at...

“My name is Chad Cocuzza. I am a musician from Arlington, Texas. I was born in Long Island. I was born in Huntington, I lived in Greenlawn until I was 3 years old and moved to Texas in 1984.” I met Chad Cocuzza in Rogers on Saturday evening. We...

Happy 45th Anniversary, Fr. Bill! On Thursday, June 18, St. Francis de Sales Church in Belle Harbor held a celebration to honor the pastor’s 45th year of priesthood. The afternoon included a Mass of Thanksgiving, followed by a reception in the...

With just one week remaining until the 250th anniversary of the United States, it seems fitting to devote this penultimate installment of “This American Experiment” to looking back at past anniversary celebrations — and one celebration in particular.

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week. Send your photos (limit to 2 per week) to mail@rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our...

The Brooklyn Diocesan CYO Flag football season came to an end the weekend of June 13 and 14. St Camillus/Virgilius had a great season with all 10 teams making the playoffs. Four of those teams made it to the championship game and three of those won...

Ingredients: 2 large fresh tuna steaks (about 1-1/2 pounds) 2 lemons, thinly sliced, plus ½ lemon, zested and juiced, as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt (or less if you like it drier) ...

The two championship games on Father’s Day could not have been more different. In a crisp one-hour game, Walsh Properties dispatched their season-long rivals, Rockaway Pickleball & Golf, 6-1, to claim the Minor Girls title. Meanwhile, the...

On May 20, 1945, just after WWII, Lieutenant James O’Brien of Rockaway, a member of the famed 389th Bomb Group Army Air Force Squadron, was piloting a B-24 aircraft when he encountered a severe thunderstorm that made it impossible to continue.

What do we want? A trauma center! On Wednesday, June 10, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers joined healthcare advocates, community organizations, elected officials, and residents on the steps of City Hall to call for continued investment in the effort to establish a trauma center in Far Rockaway.

“Sean from Rockaway, you’re on the air.”

Two decades ago, a few local guys brought their talents together to create one of summer’s biggest events, which showcases the best of what Rockaway has to offer.

The mermaid asked me to travel with her to Ireland for a retreat of sorts involving poetry, music, history, walking, and well, Ireland. She said she was going with or without me, but I didn’t need any incentive to go back to Ireland. I said yes immediately.

On Tuesday, June 16, residents gathered at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club for the last Belle Harbor Property Owners Association (BHPOA) meeting before a summer hiatus.

Early voting is underway, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 23 for the historic Democratic primary for the Assembly District 23 race, the first Democratic primary challenge in the district since 1966. One of those candidates is Pesach Osina of Far...

Early voting is underway, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 23 for the historic Democratic primary for the Assembly District 23 race, the first Democratic primary challenge in the district since 1966. One of those candidates is Mike Scala of Howard Beach,

On Tuesday, June 23, a compelling novel by a local legend will be hitting the bookstores and online sites entitled, “Lifeguard, A Love Story.”

It’s a normal reaction. When an offer is made on a new listing, the seller thinks “it’s easy.”  He thinks that he will be able to do better because the process just started and perhaps, he can do better through hard work and advertising.

There is a quote I often come back to: “The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships.” And the quality of our relationships, more often than not, is determined by the quality of our communication.

While last weekend’s heatwave wasn’t as scorching as expected, it still brought holiday weekend level crowds to the beach.

Last Saturday, June 13, Pilot House was ablaze in orange, blue and white with NY Knicks fans flooding the entire sports bar to support their team facing off the San Antonio Spurs at Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Championship.

Endometrial cancer is a malignancy involving the lining of the uterus. It accounts for 95% of uterine cancers, which are the fourth most common cancer in women in the U.S. About one in 323 women in the U.S. will develop endometrial cancer in their lifetimes.

“Four score and seven years ago…”

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Italian Seasoning to Taste Garlic Herb Seasoning to taste 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets 1 or 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced in circles ½ cup corned...

Dear Ol’ Dad

“We came here in 1980 once I started working for the city. To the bungalows…It was nice. Once we got working, we got the bungalows on 100th Street, Steeplechase Court, and that was it.” Stephen, “Steve,” or “Steve-o” Gifford, my neighbor, grew up in Greenpoint and moved to Rockaway at 19.

The seventh grade Rockaway Celtics capped off an impressive weekend by going undefeated and winning the Dan Trant Tournament Championship with a perfect 3-0 record. The Celtics showed resilience, toughness, and composure throughout the tournament, including a hard-fought overtime victory on Sunday, June 7 that helped propel them to the title.

The 3rd Grade Rockaway Celtics put together a dominant weekend performance, finishing 3-0 and capturing the Dan Trant Tournament Championship. The Celtics showcased outstanding teamwork, toughness, and determination and winning every game by double digits.

The tight battle for first place in Rockaway Little League’s Minor Girls division was settled on Sunday when Walsh Properties won the final game of the regular season 9-2 over Belle Harbor & Neponsit Living. The victory earned Walsh the regular season title.

The Rockaway community is invited to gather on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at Callie’s on Beach 129th Street for a special Flag Day celebration honoring local hero James O’Brien for his courageous service during World War II.

Jesus said to love thy neighbor — the Golden Rule. Jesus must have had some awesome neighbors.

The last Community Board 14 (CB14) meeting before the summer hiatus took place at the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, June 9.

Three years ago, close friends and family of late chef Adrienne Guttieri, brought a much-welcomed addition to Broad Channel—a restaurant in her memory. Just a week ahead of that anniversary, they fulfilled a goal of having Adrienne’s name grace multiple locations when they opened Adrienne’s Provisions on June 1, Broad Channel’s very own Italian market.

June 11 Bill Gehlhaus was born.

Two planned Beach Gardens, at the foot of the Boardwalk on Beach 110th and Beach 111th Streets, will be the latest additions to a years-long effort by the Rockaway Civic Association to re-establish community beach gardens along the boardwalk from Beach 109th through Beach 129th Streets.

With temperatures climbing into the high 70s last weekend, the water warming up little by little, and kids wrapping up the school year, summer’s off to a strong start on the beach.

Situated in our very own Rockaway Beach is a beloved local business that has just been named the Best Beach Bar in the country by USA Today—Bungalow Bar.

This past Saturday June 6, the gentle evening breeze wafting off the bay to the nearby historic Richard Mott House in Bayswater symbolically evoked hope and love at Tribute Park’s 9/11 Mosaic Fundraiser, hosted by artist and steadfast advocate, Patrick Clark.

They’re beauty and they’re grace! On Saturday, June 6, several local girls were crowned at the “I am Beautiful” pageant at Beach Channel Educational Campus’ auditorium, an effort to build sisterhood, self-love and self-respect among young students.

After a beautiful, sunny day on Saturday, June 6, at around 8 p.m., the skies turned dark with clouds waiting to drop heavy rain. Strong wind gusts picked up, powerful enough to topple trees in parts of the city.

Last week, I wrote that I generally price my listings a bit above the “clearing” price in order to allow bargaining room. I define “clearing price” as my opinion of the correct value of the property after studying my comparative market analysis. I generally allow about 5-10% of bargaining room.  

There is a tendency in our culture to always look ahead. What’s next? What’s the next goal? What’s the next training, trip, relationship, promotion, achievement, or milestone?

I spoke to a friend of mine last week, who had recently returned to the Rockaways from Naples, Florida. During our conversation, my friend mentioned that summer came a month early to Florida with several days having temperatures reaching the 90-degree mark.

Not too long ago, this column covered type I diabetes. Today, we will be looking at the much more common type II diabetes, which affects about 14% of the population worldwide and about one in six adults in the U.S. In type I diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin altogether.

Friday, June 26 is the highly anticipated date of the landmark 10th anniversary of the Thrilla in Camilla. Organized by the FDNY Bravest Boxing Club, this legendary summer night embodies the team's core belief: raising critical funds for charity through spirited competition.

The summit of Mount Everest is made of marine limestone, meaning the world's highest point was once at the bottom of an ancient ocean.   Botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, while strawberries are not.   The...

Amid the wide and varied sounds of the Rockaway summer music scene, a sonic idea started four years ago is once again making itself clearly heard.

Goal! With the FIFA World Cup set for kickoff, at a press conference held this past Monday, June 8 at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards named Rockaway’s own Pilot House Bar & Grill as the South Queens host venue for World Cup watch parties and community events.

Congratulations to Michael McCann for being honored as volunteer of the year by St. Camillus Special Olympics! On Monday, after two years of volunteering with the program, the St. Francis Prep junior was bestowed the honor of volunteer of the...

This is yummy. A different way to make sausage!

A Patriotic Award is a good fit for a man who owns multiple American flag suits. But beyond that, it’s for what the man in the suit did. On Sunday, June 7, Owen Loof, known to many as the Best Dressed Man in Rockaway, was honored with the Patriotic Award at the Knights of Columbus General Stephen J. Moylan Assembly #715’s 13th Annual Patriotic Ball at Russo’s on the Bay.

It was a beautiful way to kick off the summer with the 13th Annual Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival!

The 2026 boating season has begun! On Saturday, June 6, the United Inter Yacht Clubs Association (UIYCA) and The Wharf held the annual Blessing of the Fleet to wish boaters a successful season on the water.

Katherine Ragazzino walked into Last Stop on Friday frenzied. Though we’d never met, she sat down and immediately began to explain her excited state. “I’m in the middle of a lawsuit. It’s really been going on for about five years. I’m in...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway.  Here are some shots that readers shared with us this week.

To the modern mind, the idea of a president of the United States serving in another role in government after leaving the White House is a foreign concept. While it has never been common, it is not entirely unheard of.

With the regular season wrapping up this weekend and next, Rockaway Little League teams are making their final push for playoff position.

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend for the 13th annual Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival, especially to help out St. Camillus Church, and everyone is welcome.

Since its inception in 2014, under founding publisher Kevin Boyle, The Rockaway Times has been all about supporting the community. That torch was carried on by the McVeigh and Ferriola family since late December 2022.

St. Edmund Church is back! On Friday, May 29, Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn that includes Queens, presided over a Mass of Rededication at St. Edmund the Martyr Church in Breezy Point, 13 months after the church was...

With the big birthday just one month away, it is time to break out the Stars & Stripes, Uncle Sam, and Lady Liberty to adorn your home or business with patriotic pride. The Rockaway Times is pleased to announce the America 250 Decorating Contest.

The United States Park Police (USPP) are mourning one of their equine partners and one of the stars of the Fort Tilden corrals. On Monday, June 1, USPP announced that their black and white horse, Doc, died due to medical issues.

I’ve come to the conclusion that “Employees Must Wash Their Hands Before Returning to Work” signs are the most patronizing aspect of my life. Let’s explore.

Rockaway Warriors Weekend will be held July 9 through July 12 with the event bringing wounded veterans from near and far right to the peninsula, for a weekend full of fun on the water and around town.

Neponsit residents weren’t going to let now retired UPS deliveryman Sherrod Grant go without giving him his flowers, or at least an award for his service to the community.

Cleanup in aisle one! On Saturday afternoon, May 30, Duane Reade (Walgreens) on Beach 116th Street got a temporary drive-through when a driver crashed their SVU right through a glass window on the side of the building.

The arrival of June means a few things on the beach: the weather finally starts feeling like summer, our numbers start increasing, and of course, senior skip day.

“What A Paw-Some Day!” the Tail Waggers Task Force group declared about their first “Bark A Pose Fashion Show” at the Rockaway Freeway Dog Run on Saturday, May 30.

June 4 Helen Timlin-Kilgallen was born. Victoria Barber was born. Jessica McCormick was born.   1896 - Henry Ford took his first car out for a test drive. 2003 - Martha Stewart was indicted on charges of insider...

It was a beautiful day to celebrate Beach 116th Street! On Sunday, May 31, the community came out to Rockaway Park’s commercial strip to enjoy the annual Beach 116th Summer Kickoff. Locals and visitors enjoyed a day on Beach 116th, stopping...

On Tuesday morning, June 2, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul made a surprise appearance at Sandpiper Playground on Beach 107th and Shore Front Parkway. The occasion was to announce another benefit for children—the opening of applications for the City’s first 2,000 2-K seats. 

Catching wind of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s pop-up appearance at Sandpiper Playground on Tuesday, local resident and activist John Cori jumped at the opportunity to send a few messages.

As a general rule, buyers usually don’t pay full asking price. I try to price my listings a bit above the “clearing” price to allow for bargaining. It’s called CAPITALISM – There is no shortcut to it. Even if a property is listed “right on the screws” it would be unusual for it to sell exactly at the listing price, although it can happen. 

Paddy Tubz’s bigger than life personality can even outshine Big Ben, especially in an orange Rockaway Times tee. At the end of May,

Who are you becoming? It’s a simple question, but one that we don’t ask ourselves nearly enough.

Let’s go fly a kite! On a very windy Saturday, May 30, Rockaway did just that with the help of Rockaway Film Fest and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio’s FLYING HIGH one-day kite celebration.

On Saturday, May 30, hundreds took to the boardwalk in support of Casey Gallagher, as she continues her battle with ocular melanoma, for the annual 5K charitable “Eye” Believe in a Cure awareness walk.

Rockaway’s firehouses are in need of rescue. On Friday, May 29, Councilwoman Joann Ariola, chair of the City Council Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, welcomed FDNY Lillian Bonsignore and Chief of Department John Esposito for a tour of three firehouses on the peninsula, which are in dire need of repair.

Last Sunday, I worked with some of the best young people this country has to offer. About 75 young volunteers from the We Love U foundation joined the American Littoral Society at the Arverne East Nature Preserve to plant wildflowers, shrubs and trees to beautify the park’s trails, as well as provide critical bird and insect pollinator habitat.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition often seen in primary care practices. Basically, it is dizziness that is triggered by certain head movements such as lying down or rolling over in bed.

New Yorkers owe a tremendous debt to our first responders. When disaster strikes, they are the ones who run toward danger. They keep our communities safe, respond to emergencies and frequently put their own health and well-being on the line in service to others.

Colonel (Ret.) Tom Sullivan has secured the Republican, Conservative, and We the People ballot lines in his race for New York State Assembly District 23. He will appear on all three party lines in the general election this November.

This week, U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks and Andrew Garbarino introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act to help communities better prepare for and recover from flooding by allowing certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation grant funds to be used for community-based flood insurance coverage.

In recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month, Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is encouraging men throughout the Rockaway peninsula, Five Towns and surrounding communities to take a proactive approach to their health by scheduling a primary care visit. At EHS, our primary care physicians help you manage all facets of healthcare, including preventive screenings, routine medical care, and healthy lifestyle choices.

On May 29, District 27 proudly hosted its District Dash on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk, bringing together more than 100 students from public schools across the Rockaway peninsula for a one-mile run.

I didn’t measure anything. My neighbor went fishing and brought home the main ingredient, blackfish, for me.

The weekend was marked by a series of bodies found around Jamaica Bay. One of them included the body of 18-year-old Brandon Figueroa, who drowned in the ocean off of Beach 733rd Street on May 19. According to the NYPD, on Friday, May 29, at...

Co-parenting can be a challenging journey for any set of parents, but when raising a child with autism, it comes with unique complexities that require a tailored approach. Meaning: no size fits all. There’s no standardized approach as people and situations have unique needs and nuances.

The liver is the only internal organ capable of significant regeneration and can regrow even after much of it is removed.

With sun-kissed June days, Rockaway summer is finally here. Time for beach days, flip flops and as RT Publisher Emeritus Kevin Boyle aptly coined it, “The Rockaway Groan.” So, no need to leave our shores, map out your summer crawl with our...

We might be a little biased, but we think some of the best photographers in the world live in Rockaway. 

American Oystercatchers live exclusively in coastal habitats, such as barrier islands, salt marshes, mudflats, and sandy or shell-strewn beaches. 

“There are no streets you have to cross. It's a super, super safe community. You never had to worry. So like, my parents were super comfortable letting me go out and about and knock on my friends' doors or go to the playgrounds.

In two days, we will honor the anniversary of D-Day. Few moments in history have played such an important role in the course of this American experiment.

When one door closes, another one opens and the Varsity Flag Buccaneers ran through that door, right to a flag football championship win.

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend for the 13th annual Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival, especially to help out St. Camillus Church, and everyone is welcome. On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., head...

The weekend was marked by a series of bodies found around Jamaica Bay. One of them included the body of 18-year-old Brandon Figueroa, who drowned in the ocean off of Beach 733rd Street on May 19. According to the NYPD, on Friday, May 29, at...

Since its inception in 2014, under founding publisher Kevin Boyle, The Rockaway Times has been all about supporting the community. That torch was carried on by the McVeigh and Ferriola family since late December 2022. Now it’s in the good hands of...

With the big birthday just one month away, it is time to break out the Stars & Stripes, Uncle Sam, and Lady Liberty to adorn your home or business with patriotic pride. The Rockaway Times is pleased to announce the America 250 Deco rating...

Diocese of Brooklyn that includes Queens, presided over a Mass of Rededication at St. Edmund the Martyr Church in Breezy Point, 13 months after the church was engulfed in flames. Last year, on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025, an electrical fire in...

For a few weeks, Suzanne Campbell O’Rahilly was on Beach 105th Street, hard at work creating a large American flag made out of shells in time for Memorial Day weekend...

Almost three and a half years ago, we introduced ourselves with a column titled, “Hello.” We decided that it would be fitting to title this column “Goodbye.”

Last Wednesday, May 20, downpour rain did not deter folks from attending the Rockaway Republican Club’s (RRC) America 250 History Trivia Night at Jamesons, hosted by DJs at Work. From a mashup of "250-themed" history, pop culture and Americana...

A blast from the not-so-distant past is back, as the new Grassy Point is set to open this Saturday, May 30. From the McCambridges to the Manganos, the beloved Broad Channel bar and restaurant is in the hands of a family that wanted to ensure...

MAY 28 | Patricia O’Hara was born. | Mandy George was born. | 1957 - Baseball owners voted to allow the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants to move to Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively.

Summer 2026 has officially begun! On Friday, May 22, it didn’t quite feel like summer, but that didn’t stop the beach opening ceremony at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. Officials including new NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura,...

Dear Editor: How we take things for granted here in America, like it’s here for the taking and it’s mine, mine, mine. Slow down lads and lassies, or as they say in Ireland, “Hold your horses.” Hold them tight. What I have to say, it’s...

Dear Editor: The Holy Spirit was present at the St. Camillus 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday and at our first evening prayer service. I sense the new energy that Fr. Kuroly is bringing to the St. Camillus-St. Virgilius Parish. On Sunday, Pentecost had a...

On Monday, May 25, Rockaway came out on an overcast afternoon to remember the fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, as part of the American Legion Post #272’s Memorial Day parade and ceremonies. And on many minds was another...

The Shore Garden Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Belle Harbor and Neponsit, and what a perfect time to interview one of its founding members, Nan Knebel. Nan, now 100 years young, has been active over the years in many civic activities...

Rockaway Beach lifeguards officially began the summer season last Saturday and were met with a rainy and cold Memorial Day Weekend. Even the seagulls skipped on the beach day Saturday and Sunday. After a long winter, I think all of Rockaway is...

Days on the market is the number of days a property is listed before it actually sells. Nationally, currently about half the houses take longer than 66 days to sell and half take fewer than that. 

There is a reason so many of us feel disconnected right now, even while being more “connected” than ever before. We are constantly communicating. Texting. Posting. Reacting. Explaining ourselves. Defending ourselves. Yet many people still feel...

By Terri Estes The definition of humanity is compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition: the quality or state of being humane. Showing humanity is about acting with nonjudgmental kindness and accepting faults and flaws in...

John Quincy Adams was nominated by President James Madison and confirmed by the Senate for a seat on the Supreme Court while he was in St. Petersburg serving as minister to Russia. He declined the position. | The world record for holding one’s breath underwater is over 24 minutes, achieved by Budimir Šobat in 2021.

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By Peter Galvin, MD Ovarian cancer is a malignancy of the ovary, the female reproductive organ that produces eggs. Among women worldwide, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common malignancy and cause of cancer death. In 2022, ovarian cancer was...

By Kami-Leigh Agard As a beach-loving community, summer brings outdoor frolics and water activities. However, for families with autistic children, it also kicks off the deadly triad that is autism, wandering/elopement and drowning. Many individuals...

Laron Rhodie walked onto the beach at Beach 17th Street on Tuesday wearing an orange swim cap and a sleeveless wetsuit. He greeted the lifeguards who asked if he was going out for a swim. The water temperature was 56.3 degrees. He smiled and...

On Monday, May 18, School District 27 hosted a Civics End-of-Year Showcase at P.S. 197 The Ocean School, located on Hicksville Road in Far Rockaway. Screenshot This...

By Silence Dogood There is sure an awful lot of talk about gerrymandering these days. States all across the country have begun redrawing their voting districts either to create more favorable scenarios for their own party or to damage the chances...

By Juvie Anne Alfeche, RISE Public Programs Coordinator Folks gathered beneath the elevated A-train tracks at Beach 60th Street on Wednesday, May 6, to celebrate the unveiling of the mural “Seaside Strong.” It is a 180-foot-long public...

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The main mission of Memorial Day is to remember and honor those military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country.

On Friday, May 15, Robert Sarnoff, an award-winning writer, artist and filmmaker and a longtime Rockaway resident, died. He was 87.

Have you noticed that clothing seems to run small these days? I have. Whenever I order anything — shirts, pants, sweaters, it doesn’t matter — I’m going a size up. (Does that just mean the “size up” is actually my size? You bet it does....

The Belle Harbor Property Owners Association meeting on Tuesday, May 19, put the spotlight on the choices that those voting in the democratic primary will have on June 23—District 23 Assembly candidates Mike Scala and Pesach Osina.

May 21 Lynne Light was born. Jim Murphy was born. Linda Donovan was born.   1956 - The first hydrogen bomb to be dropped by air exploded over the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. 1999 - Susan Lucci finally won a Daytime Emmy on her 19th...

For 20 years, Gustavo Sanchez has been training athletes to be their best, helping guide them to championships, college scholarships and even youth national teams, through working at gyms, travel soccer programs and personal training.

On Monday, May 25, the American Legion Daniel M. O’Connell Post #272 will host its 108th Memorial Day Parade. The day will commence with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis de Sales Church.

Memorial Day weekend is days away, but Rockaway had its first drowning incident of the season on Tuesday, May 19. The search is continuing for a teenager who went missing in the water on Beach 73rd Street.

“Did you ever realize the destruction one lie can cause?” So reads the descriptive tagline for the Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The drama opens on Friday, May 29, at RTC’s John Gilleece Theater at Fort Tilden, and runs for ten performances through Sunday, June 14.

Dear Editor: The St. Camillus-St. Virgilius Parish mission is officially on its way. The Saturday 4 p.m. Mass at St. Virgilius was well attended for the blessing of the Parish Center by Bishop Brennan. We were reminded that the Parish Center was...

Dear Editor: I am a member of the community board Transportation Committee. I was at the meeting where the issues in the Beach Channel High School/ Scholars’ Academy area and Waterside School were discussed. There are several problems with the...

Dear Editor: Rockaway suffered two serious blows last week when the mayor released his Executive Budget. There were no funds for the trauma center or the Rockaway rail line. Our hardworking mayor doesn't know Rockaway. He spent very little time...

One useful tool in the sale of a property is the sign. The word-of-mouth publicity created can be formidable. People who are NOT shopping may be made aware of this listing. House hunters drive around looking for house styles and blocks which appeal to them.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and beaches open Saturday, Councilwoman Joann Ariola recently invited New York City Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura and First Deputy Commissioner Mark Focht to Rockaway to see some of the issues locals have been complaining about, in hopes of finding solutions.

Most people don’t suddenly burn out one day. Usually, there are whispers first.

With Memorial Day this Monday, more than 200 American flags were mounted along Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Newport Avenue, and Cronston Avenue thanks to the hard work and dedication of local volunteers.

Over the past few months, a series of missing Rockaway teens has raised alarms. With four teens missing within a month, posts started going viral on Facebook and TikTok suspecting something nefarious was afoot.

At certain points in prehistory, multiple human species coexisted on Earth, including Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo floresiensis.

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An 87-year-old man went to the Emergency Department in a hospital in Beijing. He complained of difficulty breathing after having inhaled thick smoke from a forest fire for several hours.

As we draw nearer and nearer to the Fourth of July and the true celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, I thought it might be appropriate to take a closer look at some of the lesser-known Founding Fathers who played such an important role in shaping this American experiment.

Rockawave Volleyball, better known as RVT, is continuing its rapid rise on the national volleyball scene.

The Rockaway peninsula is a critical sanctuary for migratory and endangered shorebirds. We are so fortunate to live here and be able to enjoy this display of exquisite, vulnerable and rare birds that grace our beaches. Some of them are transient, and some of them are full-time residents.

Walter Arcario was born and raised in Rockaway, “The whole thing,” he says. “I just had one brother, but the family—I don’t know, there must have been like twenty cousins—we all started here

Dear Enchantress, I’m a 39-year-old woman who keeps finding herself in these strange almost-relationships. Men text me constantly.

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Believe it or not, Memorial Day is next weekend, with beaches opening on Saturday, May 23, for a long and busy beach season that will go to September 13. That means preparations for the summer season are well underway.

By Katie McFadden Is the beach going to be closed due to construction this summer? Not really. In late March, a website called Secret NYC published an article titled “Goodbye, Rockaway Beach — For Now. Major Closures Heading To The Country’s...

By Katie McFadden On Tuesday, May 12, Community Board 14 met at Bayswater Jewish Center to discuss NYC Parks projects, bird programs, and housing and transportation issues. The meeting opened with updates from the local NYPD precincts. Captain...

Dear Editor: The 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Camillus on Sunday was celebrated for the first time by Fr. Kuroly and Deacon Mike. Fr. Kuroly's message was clear and simple. He reminds us that we are not alone. As we face life's ups and downs, we need to...

May 14 Tricia Davey was born. Tim Harkins was born. Bernadette O’Brien was born. Maureen Hayes was born. Ginna Siegrist was born.   1904 - The Olympic Games were held in the United States for the first time, in St. Louis,...

Last weekend, more than 100 older adults at the Beach Channel Senior Residences (34-11 Beach Channel Drive) in Far Rockaway celebrated Mother’s Day weekend with food, music, and salsa dancing.

District 27’s schools were off to the races at the first-ever Soap Box Derby Race and Family Day on Saturday, May 9 at Forest Park, and some local schools even placed! Students, families, schools, community partners, and local agencies...

Pop quiz: When was the last time there was a competitive primary for the New York State Assembly seat in the current District 23?

Some people need more space in their home for growing families. Should they put money into an existing home, or should they buy a bigger house which doesn’t need work?

There’s a moment I’ve noticed lately after certain yoga classes where nobody reaches for their phone right away. People linger a little longer, they talk. They laugh softly.

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Nutmeg can have hallucinogenic effects if consumed in very large amounts, though it can also be toxic.

The adrenal glands, which sit atop of both kidneys, produce the hormone cortisol, which regulates blood glucose, blood pressure, stress response, immune function, and other metabolic functions, and aldosterone, which regulates blood sodium and potassium levels and helps maintain blood pressure and volume.

Local families joined the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC), The Garden By the Bay, and the Edgemere Alliance at the 43rd Street Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 9, for the annual Pollinator Festival — presented in partnership with NYC Parks.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with one in five Americans developing skin cancer by age 70.

“I’m from Mexico City. I’ve lived here for maybe twenty-something years—I don’t remember exactly.”

In our April 30 paper, we revealed the Top 30 photos of the Rockaway Times’ 2026 Photo Contest, which are currently being enlarged to poster-size and will be on display on the boardwalk this summer. We had hundreds of photos submitted this year,...

The 5th-grade boys of St. Camillus delivered a season to remember, capturing the Brooklyn/Queens CYO Championship—the program’s first title since 1972. In a special year for the parish, the boys’ run came alongside a championship from the...

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On Saturday, May 2, the Belle Harbor Property Owners Association (BHPOA) had perhaps its most successful beach cleanup in the 38-year history of this annual event. More than 60 volunteers participated, including a large contingent from the PS 114...

With the nicer weather finally here, I am no longer forced to be holed up in my home with a three-month-old baby and a three-year-old dog. I am now free to walk for as long as I’d like, wherever I’d like, across the beautiful Rockaway...

Episcopal Health Services’ (EHS) Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion is finally open and on Friday, May 1, hundreds of community members, healthcare staff, organizations and elected officials joined for a ribbon cutting to celebrate. The Walsh...

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Does he even have a library card? On Tuesday, April 28, the Seaside Library hosted two very special visitors. Under the spreading cherry blossoms outside the library, some 25 to 30 children and adults plus library staff were delighted to greet...

When are the death sticks going away? Since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced their plans to safeguard the beach after Hurricane Sandy with rock jetties (or groins), a reinforced dune and more, locals have been asking when the...

Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS) has been awarded a $450,000, three-year grant through the NYC Charter Literacy Consortium to accelerate reading achievement for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The 2026 grant award is from...

 

Dear Editor: Another beautiful Mass at St. Camillus on Sunday! Bishop Brennan celebrated the Mass along with our new Administrator Fr. Kuroly, Fr. Chuck and Deacon Mike. While Bishop Brennan said many inspiring words, his reference to the...

Dear Editor: What a beautiful park the city built along the bay on Beach 88th Street. Well, at least that is how it appears from behind the metal fence that is still up, preventing people from enjoying this taxpayer-funded hard work. There...

At the Sunday Mass on May 3, Bishop Robert Brennan was welcomed with applause, at his first appearance at St. Camillus since it was announced in March that the church would not be closing after all. And with his visit came the introduction to...

This week’s column is a little different, and very special to me. At Ocean Bliss, I’ve always believed in creating a space where we don’t just practice yoga but explore the many pathways that bring us back into alignment with ourselves....

It is now high season in real estate. Inventories remain low – it’s a good time to list your house for sale NOW before things slow up in summer. I have buyers – call me. Rockaway homeowners enjoy more frequent visits from friends and...

Relax, Yankee fans! This article is about the bird! The Baltimore oriole is a stunning, brightly colored songbird. The male has a black head, tail, and wings, with white wing bars, while the rest of the body is a brilliant bright orange. The...

RISE Public Programs Coordinator On a Saturday in April, community members gathered with RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) for an event focused on restoring the dunes, and you are invited to continue the momentum at the...

Alzheimer disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, currently affects more than 6 million people in the U.S. and is projected to nearly double to 13 million by 2050. The clinical trajectory of dementia is considered as a continuum that may...

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The American Revolution began and ended within Mozart’s lifetime. Harvard University was founded before calculus was developed. The Simpsons first aired before the Soviet Union collapsed.

The Beach Channel Boys Varsity Tennis just finished their regular season with a very strong record of 8-2. They start playoffs this Friday. Last year, they made it all the way to the semi-finals.  They are looking to better that and go even...

One of the precipitating factors for this column, aside from obviously coinciding with the semiquincentennial of the nation, was the release of the Netflix series “Death by Lightning.” The series examines the tragic assassination of...

The 4th Annual Denim Day and Missing Children’s Awareness Day event was a success, with participants leaving with heartfelt stories to share, resources at their disposal and new knowledge of how to prevent future tragedies. On Saturday, May...

“I grew up in a small town in Minnesota on a farm.” I met Nicole Switzer in her office on Beach 116th. She is the kind of person who really makes you feel seen and heard—valued when you talk to her. “My mom was in the military. When...

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On a chilly dreary Sunday morning, April 26, 30 volunteers showed up to plant trees and shrubs at the new East Arverne Nature Preserve (Beach 44th-57th Streets in Rockaway). On hand were staff members of NYC Dept. of Parks, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway...

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” Councilwoman Joann Ariola said amid a giveaway of fresh produce at her Rockaway office on Wednesday, April 22. The giveaway was one of five throughout the week across District 32, with additional...

The third phase of Arverne East is underway. On Friday, April 24, the Arverne East Development Team, Governor Kathy Hochul, the Department of Housing and Preservation announced the start of construction at Arverne East Building D, a $278 million...

The Rockaway Times had a first place sweep in Saratoga Springs in this year’s New York Press Association 2025 Better Newspaper Contest, with Managing Editor Katie McFadden hitting a triple, for four first place awards total, making The Rockaway...

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

Your Zen awaits at Nurture U Wellness. For 20 years, Samantha Cintron has been offering massage services on the Rockaway peninsula through Nurture U, and on Sunday, May 3, they’ll be celebrating that anniversary with a special treat for mom, or...

Dear Editor: Our faith and prayers have been answered once again at St. Camillus. At last Sunday's 11:30 a.m. Mass Fr. Rodriguez announced that Fr. James Kuroly was appointed by the Bishop as the new Administrator for the St. Camillus-St....

What do you want to be when you grow up? A new children’s book by local resident Marilyn Mink is inspiring youth across the country and sending a message that anything is possible. After all, “The Whole Wide World Is Just Waiting For Me!” ...

On Monday, April 27, Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison after being convicted by a jury of aggravated manslaughter in the first degree and attempted murder in the first degree for fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller...

There are a bunch of things you can do to increase your home’s appeal to possible buyers. Even if you do not plan on selling your house, it’s a good idea to keep the house in good shape, to the best of your ability. A well-maintained house...

When people hear the word “mother,” most immediately think of a woman raising a child  But in many wisdom traditions, including yoga, the mother is also an archetype. An energy that lives inside all of us. It’s the instinct to nurture...

As the son of an NYPD officer, and the brother of a Secret Service agent, an NYPD officer, and a Port Authority inspector, this issue of protecting law enforcement is deeply personal to me. Last week, I had the honor of standing with New...

As we round out Autism Awareness Month, Rockaway Beach Autism Families celebrated with a pickleball party! The 4th Annual Autism Awareness walk was postponed on Sunday, April 26, due to rain early in the day, but another date will be announced....

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Type I diabetes occurs when the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells (Islets of Langerhans) in the pancreas, leading to high blood sugar. Insulin, a hormone, enables glucose to cross from the bloodstream into cells where glucose is...

“I’d come out here for the beach. We’d take the Green Line bus from high school to come to Rockaway.” Shane grew up in Canarsie. She moved to Rockaway about ten years ago. “I wanted to live by the ocean. I wanted sunlight. I was looking on...

As we close out April as Autism Awareness Month, there’s a distinguished gentleman, 35-year-old Ryngin Garcia, a board member of Rockaway Beach Autism Families (RBAF), who deserves his flowers. April is named from the Latin word, “aperire,”...

Before acting, Sean Connery was offered a chance to pursue a professional football career, including interest from Manchester United, but chose film instead.   The bananas sold in supermarkets are nearly identical clones (Cavendish...

What do you think of when you hear the name Herbert Hoover? Like most, when the name of the 31st president is invoked, you probably think of the Great Depression. No story of the Great Depression is complete without mention of...

The Rockaway 14U Celtics wasted no time announcing their arrival this spring, turning in a dominant performance at the Coastal Exchange Tournament and capturing the championship. The talented squad went a perfect 3–0 over the weekend, capping off...

The Rockaway Celtics 7th grade 13U team went a perfect 3–0 to win the Prep Hoops Circuit Coastal Exposure Tournament. They capped the run with a dominant 20-point championship victory over The Compound after also beating them earlier in the event....

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What looked like a scene out of Grand Theft Auto unfolded in Rockaway Beach on Wednesday morning, shocking and frightening bystanders. On Wednesday, April 15, just before 10 a.m., a driver of a black Suburban crashed into several vehicles on Beach...

It’s been a long cold winter, and we are finally enjoying the sunshine and flowers we so impatiently waited for. What a wonderful time for the premier West End Market and Fair at the West End Temple, 147–02 Newport Avenue in Neponsit, on May 17.

How does one define adulthood? I think we can all agree that the official age keeps getting older and older. Gone are the days of having life thrust upon you the moment you can walk. Sure you can still join the military at 18, but you can’t...

The sun was shining on Saturday, April 18, as hundreds of parents, families and players in colorful new uniforms came out for the Broad Channel Athletic Club’s (BCAC) little league baseball opening day. Volunteers arrived bright and early to...

Let them play ball! On Saturday, April 18, the Cabana in Long Beach hosted a successful 3rd Annual Autism Awareness Party and fundraiser for St. Camillus Special Olympics’ softball season.

“I was born in the Bronx, but we moved out here and stayed in the bungalows on 105th Street from day one. We’ve been living down here since then. We lived on 130th for a while, but have been in this house for, I don’t know, 50 years.”...

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

According to MissingKids.org, two children from Rockaway have been missing for several months. Jafet Jemmott, a 15-year-old boy from Arverne, has been missing since November 28, 2025. Sophia Casillas, 16, is missing from Rockaway Park since...

As we gear up for summer, the April Belle Harbor Property Owners Association meeting at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club on Tuesday, April 21, offered plenty of insight into what’s in store for beach preparations, lifeguards, and more. The packed...

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has officially the opened the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, a 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art outpatient facility located at 19-20 Brookhaven Avenue in Far Rockaway. Spanning five floors, the new pavilion brings...

Even though we have a beachfront community, many people install swimming pools.  If you are thinking about a pool, then NOW is the time to deal with it before summer begins.  It can take some time to decide on the type of pool and which contractor...

Cleopatra was of Macedonian Greek descent, a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, not ethnically Egyptian.   In botany, “vegetable” isn’t a scientific classification. It is only a culinary term.   A whip cracks...

There was a time when people gathered more often. Not for appointments or to scroll beside each other on their phones. But simply to be together. A place you stopped by after work. A familiar room where faces became known. Somewhere you could...

Once extirpated from almost all of New York State, the river otter is making a strong comeback on Long Island. They can be found in all the main waterways, ponds and creeks on the North Shore from Mill Pond/Oyster Bay all the way to Orient Point.

Last time, we dove into the world of super-powered meds like Apoquel, Zenrelia, and Cytopoint—those itch-fighting superheroes for your pup. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on their trusty sidekicks: topical treatments like shampoos and...

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Aluminum has been known to enhance immune responses since 1926. Although its presence in vaccines has led to scrutiny and questions, studies over the last two decades have not identified health concerns related to quantity or route of...

April is Earth Month, and it is the time of year that many people and groups across the country focus on the environment. During the month staunch efforts should be made by all of us to reduce our carbon footprints, fight climate change, and to...

Dear Enchantress, I’m 42 and recently divorced after a long relationship that I truly believed would last my whole life. The ending wasn’t explosive or dramatic; it was quiet, slow, and deeply painful. He chose to leave, and ever since, I...

Let’s goooo! Loud East 2 Back By The Beach Wrestling is happening on Saturday, May 2 at St. Camillus gymnasium. And with last year’s tag-team defending champions—Da Prospectz—Collin Parker and Jay Alfredo, facing off debuting team, Red...

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” Four centuries ago, when William Shakespeare penned these lines in “Romeo and Juliet,” the inference was that the intrinsic qualities of a person or...

One hates to be morose this time of year, but when inspiration strikes, seasons be damned. Last week, we spoke about how dangerous it actually is to become President of the United States. Whether by accident or intent, the fact of the matter is...

Dear Editor: To Shaun Smith. LOVE that you are featuring the hearts and souls of our community in this way.  Our entire peninsula is full of magnificent "givers". It occurs to me also that your series is a great way to bring the peninsula...

Dear Editor: Buried treasure. We all heard that one now, didn’t we? Well actually, there’s a buried treasure in Rockaway. Oh yeah, but it’s visible to only a few. It’s a senior center located in the church on Beach 94th Street in the...

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A 76-year-old woman was killed when a driver slammed a car into Hangar 4 at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, April 8. According to the New York Daily News, a 33-year-old woman, who was allegedly celebrating her birthday,...

Thank you for your service! On Saturday, April 11, at the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Burke Council 2672, the 4th degree General Stephen Moyland Assembly #715 held a Veterans Banquet and presented awards to Rockaway military members for their...

It’s that time of year again. Spring break means that I am headed to Arizona to see the Sport Chick’s family. The time of year when I get at least one (and always potentially more) column out of the utter absurdity that is air travel in...

Beach 116th Street has something to taco ‘bout. Los Tacos de La Playa is now open. Head to 214 Beach 116th Street and take out some tacos for lunch or dinner. With options like steak, roast pork, chorizo chicken, grilled or fried fish,...

All roads lead to Rockaway. When my mom told me and my siblings that growing up, we would shrug it off. “No one knows what Rockaway is,” we would tell her. In 2021, I started college at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. At this...

As the days get longer, so do the Community Board 14 meetings. The April meeting on Tuesday, April 14 had a packed agenda with presentations on QueensLink, the Edgemere Community Land Trust and more. The meeting began with NYPD updates....

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Next week marks the 56th Earth Day, our annual springtime recommitment to protect our environment. The first Earth Day, celebrated at Union Square in 1970, forced the issue of environmental quality and resource conservation into political...

Earth Day is officially on April 22, but this weekend, Senator James Sanders Jr. is hosting some events to get a head start on showing the planet a little love.

It was a good night for a good cause. On Sunday, April 12, VFW Post 260 in Broad Channel held a successful fundraiser to build a dock and ramp for its veterans this summer. The VFW Post 260 was packed on Sunday as locals and visitors came for...

On Friday, April 10, Rockaway showed that it will not forget the 9/11 Tribute Park mosaic. Several locals came out to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club for the fundraiser to support the effort to restore the park’s central piece called...

Some people try to sell or buy their home without a broker. Some people are lucky and get it done without a hitch.  Often, they’d be better off if they used a good broker, especially a local broker with intimate local awareness. What I do...

One of the most beautiful things that happens when someone begins practicing yoga or Pilates regularly is something subtle, but incredibly powerful. They begin to feel their body. Not just in the obvious way of muscles working and breath...

The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) is a small beetle that attacks and infests pine trees. The beetle is reddish brown in color and about the size of a grain of rice. As tiny as they are, these beetles are so destructive that they are decimating the...

“The Nazis tried to make the Jews disappear from history and they failed,” said Professor Asher Matathias, a survivor of the Holocaust. “They failed because I am here. They failed because my wife, Anna, and I built a life. They failed...

Look who we spotted on the Pier in Surfside, South Carolina.  It’s Sean Heeran of Harbor Light, taking a well-deserved break from Rockaway! Sean is looking well-rested and especially styling, rocking his Rockaway Times tee shirt!

The Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline project is underway. On Monday, April 13, federal officials including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI) Doug...

A 50-year-old woman with a history of asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and obesity was referred to the pulmonary clinic at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City with a one-month history of worsening shortness of breath and dry...

In 2011, Chinese state TV aired footage presented as an air force exercise that included a clip from “Top Gun.”   Most of the dinosaurs featured in “Jurassic Park” lived in the Cretaceous, not the Jurassic.   ...

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Dear Editor: As we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we also celebrate the resurrection of St. Camillus Church. Fr. Chuck reminded us on Sunday that as a parish community, we need to welcome and embrace each other. Share our...

Dear Editor: I am writing to formally request a thorough cleaning and ongoing maintenance of the NYC/Nassau highway ramp entering Rockaway on the NYC side. ​As a regular commuter on this route for over six years, I have observed a stark...

Historically, one of the most dangerous jobs a person can have, in a statistical sense, is to be the President of the United States. Of the 45 men who have held the office, eight presidents have died before completing their term—four due to...

During my deployments to Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan, some of the most meaningful moments came in the form of something simple, a box of Girl Scout cookies. I received these packages many times during my 30 years of service, and each one...

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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. has announced his 2026 class of community board appointees — a diverse group of public servants who will sit on their respective boards for the next two years.

Spring has sprung and so have some new businesses and coming soon signs! On Friday, April 3, Chef Tracy Obolsky was back in business as Rockaway Beach Bakery opened at its new home inside The Rockaway Hotel at 108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr. She...

Before Passover began on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, members of the Jewish community gathered for a community-wide chometz burning in Far Rockaway and parts of Nassau County. Burning of the chometz, or biur chametz, is a Jewish ritual...

Here’s not much of a hot take for you: space is cool. There is something inherently awe-inspiring about space travel. Astronauts have been the idols of children across generations, and space exploration has been the subject of countless books...

After nearly five years of hoping for a much-needed liver transplant, John Zdyrko had his prayers answered. He had a successful liver transplant on Saturday, March 14. On Easter Sunday, April 5, after the crowded Masses had cleared out, three...

Pesach Osina, candidate for New York State Assembly in the 23rd District, recently met with tenants at Ocean Park Apartments on Beach 17th Street in Far Rockaway, who expressed deep frustration over scaffolding that had remained in place far longer...

Spring is here and so is Edgar. On March 30, Edgar the Egret made his way (to Don Riepe’s) home in Broad Channel for his 14th season.

This past January, local resident, Gina Jurlando, was presented a daunting undertaking—to take over ownership of The Almeda Club. Garnering over 11K Instagram followers since opening its doors in 2019, The Almeda Club gained neighborhood...

On Wednesday, April 1, a shocking verdict came in the case over the killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, who was shot on duty in Far Rockaway on March 25, 2024. A jury acquitted shooter Guy Rivera of murder, but found him guilty of...

Congratulations to NYPD 101st Precinct’s Commanding Officer, George Ng, upon his recent promotion in rank from Captain to Deputy Inspector. Ng was officially promoted at a ceremony at One Police Plaza on Monday, March 30.

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On Good Friday, April 3, parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Church gathered on the boardwalk to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ with the Stations of the Cross. Good Friday is a solemn Christian holiday observed on the Friday...

Dear Editor: I would like to tell you about something that happened at Saint Camillus on Palm Sunday. I wasn't there as I had a heart attack on March 23. I wrote this to Bishop Brennan: Good morning and God bless. I would like to thank you...

Dear Editor: The parishioners of St. Camillus are so full of gratitude! The first and most important reason to be grateful is for the gifts of renewed hope and spirit from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We don't take for granted that St....

Dear Editor: As a long time South Queens resident, I've struggled with the lack of speedy and adequate transportation my whole life. I have been a proponent of reactivating the Rockaway Beach Line for decades under various organizations such as...

The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the whereabouts of a male individual who is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred on the A train.

The Belle Harbor Property Owners Association (BHPOA) will hold its annual pre-beach-season general meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m., at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club. Key guests include Phil Sparacio, Director of Operations, and Bonnie Williams,...

We are about to enter the best time of the year in Rockaway real estate. Buyers tend to be more motivated to get into a new home before the summer in order to enjoy our beaches and summer activities. As time goes by the needs of families for...

There is something about this time of year that draws our attention back to the heart. Spring arrives with longer days, softer air, and the subtle feeling that something within us is waking up again. After months of winter’s introspection and...

Not one, but two of The Rockaway Times’ star columnists were spotted rocking their RT swag while out and about at Woodloch Pines just a few weeks ago. Terri Estes of “Paw Prints” fame and Andrew Kohler of “Clattermouth” renown made quite...

On Saturday, March 28, some Rockaway residents participated in the third iteration of the No Kings protest. This time the protest began at the Beach 94th Amphitheater and continued with a march to the beat of drums to Congressman Gregory Meeks’...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move the limbs, especially the legs, and can adversely affect sleep and quality of life. The urge to move the legs is often accompanied by uncomfortable...

Dear Enchantress, I’m a single parent to an eight-year-old who has been my whole world since my divorce four years ago. Recently, I started dating someone kind and patient, and for the first time in a long while, I feel a spark of excitement...

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Tomatoes aren’t native to Europe. They originated in Central and South America and belong to the nightshade family. Despite being central to Italian cuisine today, tomatoes weren’t widely used in Italy until the 18th and 19th centuries, long...

My daughter, Soanirina “Soa” has had the NYS Medicaid Waiver, managed by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), since she was four years old. This waiver, also known as the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)...

Last Tuesday night at 2207 hrs., nearly the entire Rockaway FDNY quiver responded to a massive conflagration at the very south-eastern tip of Broad Channel. Tearing down Beach Channel Drive, E-265 & L-121 gazed across the bay towards...

On Christmas night, 1776, George Washington led the famous and daring surprise attack on the Hessian soldiers fighting for the British Army in Trenton, New Jersey, by crossing the frozen Delaware River in the middle of the night. This epic...

On Wednesday night, April 1, a 16-year-old boy was shot in the chest at 133 Beach 56th Place. The victim is expected to be okay, but police are still searching for a suspect.

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On Thursday, March 26, an endangered whale species washed up dead on Beach 96th Street. The 45-foot male Sei whale was spotted floating 15 miles off of Long Island the previous day and had washed up on the beach in Rockaway. A Sei whale is a...

Temple Beth-el of Rockaway Park and the West End Temple invite the entire Rockaway community to our annual Yom Hashoah commemoration, a remembrance of the six million Jews and millions of other people killed by the Nazis because of baseless hatred.

Sunny weather and a cool breeze on Sunday, March 29, made for excellent bike riding weather along Floyd Bennett Field’s historic runways. Scores of athletes turned out for an adaptive cycling event produced by Achilles International and the...

Shortly after 9/11 rocked the world in 2001, in artist Patrick Clark’s stained glass studio in Rockaway Beach, about 10 family members of victims killed in the World Trade Center attack—mothers, wives, husbands, children, uncles—gathered...

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The VFW Post 260 in Broad Channel has a vision of seeing veterans sittin’ on the dock of the bay as soon as this summer, by building a dock and ramp to give those who served this country a place to enjoy the bayside views and breeze, throw in a...

Just after 10 p.m., there was a mass response to a massive fire at a home in Broad Channel. Fortunately, no one was injured. On Tuesday night, March 31, just after 10 p.m., FDNY, Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department and West Hamilton Beach...

This past Saturday, March 28, scores packed the court for local resident Adam Funtleyder, aka DJ Mugsy’s Mugs’, “Pickleball For Pop” Alzheimer’s awareness event at Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf. Judging from the crowd, Funtleyder...

Maureen and Anthony Fiorentino were looking even more tropi­cal than the parrots in paradise. The pair recently wore their Rockaway Times tees on vacation in Aruba!

Under sunny skies, hundreds of excited children and smiling adults descended on Broad Channel’s Memorial Field on Sunday, March 29, for the Broad Channel Athletic Club’s (BCAC) Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The group had invited all to “Bring the...

Dear Editor: The faithful who attended the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Camillus witnessed "extra" Faith in Action. It was a beautiful celebration with Fr. Chuck and Deacon Mike with the music by Jim McCabe. A packed church with familiar and...

“The Godfather” movie reminds me of homeowners who turn down “offers they can’t refuse.” They list their house at an unrealistically high price because they “want” or "need" the money. The house is worth “more” merely because...

If you grew up in the ‘90s or early 2000s, chances are you remember the era of diet culture well. Back then, the message was everywhere: thinner was better. Magazine covers, television, and celebrity culture all reinforced the same idea–...

Spring is here, and so is the mating season of many of our local wildlife species. You may notice increased activity on the shores or in open areas and parks, as mother animals seek out adequate nesting sites for their future offspring.

“You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.”  Abraham Lincoln In our kitchen when I was growing up on old Beach 84th street, (where...

Methamphetamine, sometimes called meth, ice, speed, or crystal, is a highly addictive stimulant. Illegally manufactured methamphetamine is usually smoked but may be taken by injection, snorting, oral ingestion, or rectal administration. In...

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Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.   Mr. Clean’s full name is Veritably Clean.   Octopus blood is blue because it’s copper-based (hemocyanin), unlike human blood, which is iron-based...

The St. Camillus/St. Virgilius basketball programs, which run from January through March, have completed another very successful season. This program is for all kids in the community from the 4th grade to the 8th grade. This year we had...

The War of 1812 marked the first time in history that the United States Congress formally declared war on another nation. Once again, the United States found itself at war with the British Empire, earning the conflict the nickname the “Second...

The auditorium at PS 114 was filled with excitement and applause as students took to the stage for an incredible production of Mary Poppins Jr., delighting the audience with an evening of music, dance, and imagination.

Is your dog scratching, wiggling, or looking downright uncomfortable from constant itching? You’re not alone! Many pups need help for their itchy skin, and veterinarians have some clever tricks up their sleeves—like Apoquel, Cytopoint, and...

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has welcomed Allen Cherson, DO, MHA, CHCQM, FACEP, FABQAURP as the new Medical Director of Ambulatory Services. In this role, Dr. Cherson will help to enhance the performance of Ambulatory Services through improved...

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A Vietnam veteran in Broad Channel was left with almost nothing but the clothes on his back after his home was lost to a fire. On Thursday morning, March 19, Broad Channel resident Robert “Fuzzy” Gill, was out getting groceries when a call...

For the first time since 1999, the St. John’s Red Storm are headed to the Sweet 16. They will take on the No. 1 seed in the East region of the bracket, the Duke Blue Devils, on Friday night in the nation’s capital.

After a nearly 35-year career with UPS, with more than 25 of those spent delivering packages to residents from Rockaway Park to Neponsit, Sherrod Grant is ready to hang up the brown uniform, with his final day on Friday, March 27. And Rockaway...

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is now offering low dose radiotherapy (LDRT), using its new TrueBeam™ linear accelerator, which recently received FDA clearance to treat adults with medically refractory osteoarthritis. The new RAPID Program...

Circuit and community partners are urging the public to contact local and state leaders to act immediately to preserve Rockaway Rides and BrentwoodGO, two community-based electric shuttle programs currently set to end service on March 30 unless...

Ever thought about dabbling in art? Your opportunity to learn about and try different art mediums is here. The Rockaway Art Room is now offering free art classes through paid artists. On Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., head to the Jupiter...

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It was a sunny spring day on Saturday, March 21, making for prime conditions for a chilly polar plunge into the ocean for Special Olympics’ annual Freezin’ for a Reason.

Bloody Marys are making a comeback—but not the traditional V8-based versions many people remember. Today’s takes on the classic cocktail are more creative, elevated, and often served as a full experience.

A special banner was created for the Mass on Sunday, March 22, to thank Bishop Robert Brennan for deciding not to close St. Camillus Church, an announcement made at the previous Sunday Mass.

For the third time in five months, the Blessed Mother statue in front of St. Gertrude Church in Far Rockaway was vandalized, and this time, the damage will require replacing the statue.

The everything ham and cheese croissants are coming back. Chef Tracy Obolsky closed up her Rockaway Beach Bakery after 10 years at 87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd., to the dismay of many fans of her sweet treats and baked goods. But the sad news was short...

DON’T DO IT: if you are in contract to purchase, then there are pitfalls. If you are a cash buyer (no mortgage) then these considerations don't apply. People that need a mortgage should try to avoid purchase of big-ticket items just before...

There is a special feeling that arrives in early spring, with the first soft stirring of life returning. You experience it everywhere. The light shifts, the air softens, and buds appear on branches that looked fully dormant only weeks ago. The...

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In a standard deck of cards, the king of hearts is often the only king without a mustache.   Every country’s flag is rectangular … except for Nepal’s, which has a unique double-triangle shape.   If you count from...

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As the number of attacks on Catholic churches escalates worldwide and the recent attacks at St. Gertrude’s and her sister church St. Mary Star of the Sea, Gail Johnson, co-founder of CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK, decided to not just have a private...

As anyone who has raised kids knows, kids (and some adults) can be finicky eaters. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by avoidance of specific foods and/or restriction of food intake. ARFID has...

Dear Editor: The St. Camillus Parish is still celebrating Bishop Brennan's decision to give St. Camillus a second chance. Sunday’s Mass and parishioners were filled with gratitude. A thank you banner honoring Bishop Brennan was created by...

Dear Editor: I am writing to the Rockaway Times to congratulate, praise and thank the 94th Street Older Adult Center for the magnificent and splendid St. Patrick's Day party they had on Friday, March 13. I felt proud and honored to be invited to...

“When you meet one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism.” Dr. Stephen Shore, autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University In a past column, I discussed if autism-centric events should be categorized...

The Conservative Party of New York State has formally announced that they have endorsed Tom Sullivan for New York State Assembly District 23 Tom Sullivan, candidate for State Assembly said, “I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the New...

By September 1776, the Continental Congress had declared independence from Great Britain, and fighting between the two sides had begun in earnest. The Revolutionary War was fully underway. After defeating George Washington and the Continental...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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Councilwoman Joann Ariola teamed up with the Irish Arts Center to bring an Irish literature giveaway to Beach 116th Street on Tuesday, March 17, setting up a table of free books by Irish authors for commuters and shoppers on the busy commercial...

For the past 20 years, this group of Rockaway women have met in different members’ homes to share their love of reading and friendship. Their last meeting that took place was one for the books-literally!

After what I can only describe as one of the sneaky best sports weekends of the year began to wind down Sunday evening, my wife and I found ourselves in a bit of a lull while waiting for the U.S.’s World Baseball Classic game to start. As wives...

One hundred years ago, Joseph Pilates introduced the first Pilates studio to the world, right in New York City in 1926. About two years ago, fitness trainer Patrick Lewis introduced reformer Pilates to Rockaway, with humble beginnings using two...

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Prayers have been answered. “This is like our miracle. You can’t close St. CamillUs,” a jubilant parishioner, Barbara Buffolino, said after Father James Rodriguez announced near the end of Mass on Sunday, March 15, a welcomed message of...

“To dream the impossible…” Audiences across the world over know those stirring lyrics and music. Now, that song and many others will burst forth from the Rockaway Theatre Company’s stage in their new production of “Man of La Mancha.”...

On Friday, March 13, Scholars’ Academy held its annual fundraiser at the American Legion Hall in Broad Channel. This year’s theme, Under the Sea, transformed the venue into an ocean inspired evening of community, celebration, and support for the...

On Saturday, March 28, Adam Funtleyder a.k.a. DJ Mugsy Mugs beckons all to his 4th Annual Pickleball for Pop, volleying off at Rockaway Beach Pickleball and Golf. The Belle Harbor resident is hosting the event not just to raise awareness for...

Some local brokers imply that they have special access to a magic formula. A client was promised a quick sale at TOP DOLLAR, and a guaranteed FAST co-op approval of the buyer. I warned him/her about hocus pocus. I knew it would be a difficult...

In my 20s, I made a number of big oopsies, maybe you know the kind. So coming out of that time, I had to face something that felt both uncomfortable and honestly, a little scary: I couldn’t fully trust what I thought was my intuition. ...

The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 100 Precinct.

Dear Editor: Wow, the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday was very exciting! Fr. Rodriguez made a great announcement on Sunday that the bishop has decided to keep St. Camillus open. A priest will be assigned to the parish as the new Administrator to oversee...

Dear Editor: It is true that your recent posted letter about traffic speeds and hidden cameras is accurate. On Beach Channel Drive, the lights change with little abrupt notice in split seconds from yellow to red, giving you 1/10 of a second to...

Dear Editor: I speak now to every Rockaway resident. If you care about this community at all, you must oppose Alma Realty’s monstrosity of a project they’re currently proposing. Talk to as many residents as possible, call in your favors with...

Penicillin was originally nicknamed “mold juice” by the scientists studying it.   The famous MGM lion’s roar is trademarked.   Brad Pitt injured his Achilles tendon while playing Achilles in the film...

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A 63-year-old woman with psoriatic arthritis involving her knees presented to the rheumatology clinic with a 9-month history of worsening left knee pain and swelling. Her psoriatic arthritis had recently been well controlled with leflunomide and...

Last week, we unfortunately saw a fire break out in Fort Tilden, destroying a well-known observation deck located atop one of the decommissioned batteries speckled throughout the fort. But all is not lost. As reported by The Rockaway Times, those...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has appointed Ravi Gupta, MD, FACP, as Chair and Residency Director of the Department of Medicine. In his new role at EHS, he will guide physician leadership within the department, support faculty development, and...

If you’ve read my past columns, you know I’m not a native New Yorker. I’m from Arizona—a state made of “transplants.” In the desert, most people are from somewhere else, usually fleeing the cold or their families. A lot of people in...

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On March 5, longtime Beach 116th print shop JKS Printing closed its doors for good after 40 years. The beloved business was a go-to for printing needs, t-shirts, faxing and school uniforms.

Next weekend, many locals and visitors will be freezin’ for a reason. Back for its tenth year, the Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge is this Saturday, March 21.

Parting was such sweet sorrow from Shakespeare on the Rocks’ inaugural performance of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Beach 94th Amphitheater last summer. But do not fret. They’re doing it all again, and they can use a little help to pull off...

Having a new baby, there are certain things one must learn to accept. You are no longer the star of your own life. Now, your life is spent holding a spotlight on your child. There are already some things I’ve had to put up with doing that I...

The March Community Board 14 meeting, held at the Knights of Columbus, had an agenda packed with an appearance by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Gotham Health’s incoming health center, a plastics reduction bill, committee updates and...

The discovery of human remains within the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge near Broad Channel, resulted in an arrest for a murder that took place last summer. Late Thursday night, March 5, a heavily decomposing human head was discovered within the...

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The wooden observation deck atop Battery Harris in Fort Tilden fell victim to a fire on Tuesday evening. At 6:26 p.m. on March 10, neighbors in Roxbury called 911 as they could see smoke and flames billowing high atop Fort Tilden. FDNY and...

‘Twas a grand day for the 51st Annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A foggy dew made Rockaway feel like Ireland on Saturday, March 7, as bagpipers, Irish dancers, local schools, first responders, honorees and more, made their way down...

Tuesday, March 17, is officially St. Patrick’s Day and the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be marching down Fifth Avenue starting at 44th Street at 11 a.m. Among the honorees is Broad Channel’s own Mary Forde, this year’s...

Dear Editor: I’ve concluded that raging against the speed limit in Broad Channel, along with cameras dotting every nook and cranny across the peninsula, is akin to tilting at windmills. For the time being, there is simply nothing we can do about...

Dear Editor: It has been several months that I have been writing about St. Camillus. I feel more hopeful as each week passes. There is a renewed energy within the parish. We are embracing new parishioners and families attending Mass, the return of...

This past Saturday, March 7, Breezy Point’s Bob Hauck puckered up and blew the competition away at Key West, Florida’s 3rd Annual “Conch Honk.” Not an easy feat as Hauck traveled more than 1,400 miles from Breezy to the epicenter of...

Registered representatives on Wall Street cannot guarantee performance. Here’s why:  investment performance is inherently uncertain and influenced by factors such as market conditions, economic trends, and individual risk...

Cats have fewer toes on their back paws. They usually have four on each hind foot and five on each front foot.   A blue whale can consume nearly half a million calories in a single mouthful of krill.   The tiny pocket...

If you look around today, you’ll notice something subtle but pervasive: many people are moving through life in a constant state of tension. Shoulders shrugged up toward the ears. Breaths shallow and quick. Minds racing from one thought to the...

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 108,860 new cases of colon cancer and...

The uvea makes up the middle part of the eye and includes the iris (eye color ring), ciliary body (eye focusing muscles), and the choroid (blood supply). Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, and it is associated with up to 10% of visual...

We have spoken a considerable amount about the two major political parties at the time of the founding: the Federalist Party, whose ideological grounding can be found in the likes of Alexander Hamilton and John Adams, and the...

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Navigating the special education process with your special needs child may seem like going on a Disney safari. The landscape looks picturesque. Beautiful skies, inhabitants running free—but what is the reality? Are special education programs...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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Horns were honking and cheers were heard through Broad Channel and Rockaway on Sunday night, March 1, in celebration of some great news. The St. Camillus 7th grade girls’ basketball team won the CYO championship! On Sunday, St. Camillus took...

It has been a long, cold winter. Even if you set aside the two massive snowstorms we endured this year — and I do not say that lightly — it would still qualify as a tough one. For months, the wind has been relentless. If you had any plans to...

By Katie McFadden ‘Tis a grand lineup of honorees at the 2026 Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade day is Saturday, March 7, and among the lineup will be a group of fine lads and lasses that make up this year’s honorees. The...

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Since 2001, The BayHouse in Breezy Point has been a go to for drinks, food and an unbeatable bayside view of the Manhattan skyline, Coney Island and the Marine Parkway Bridge. But over the past few weeks, The BayHouse has undergone a...

Rockaway sees plenty of water rescues in the summer, but a water rescue in February is not so common. On the last day of February, emergency services responded to a call for a water rescue, but fortunately for the victim, some brave passersby on...

Dear Editor: I am writing to correct some inaccuracies circulating regarding my position in the race for the open seat in the 23rd Assembly District. As the Democratic District Leader for AD 23 Part B, I want to be absolutely clear: I am...

Dear Editor: Another beautiful and well attended Mass was experienced this week at St. Camillus. Thank you to everyone in the pews and in the family room, especially the AOH. A few months ago, we faced a spiritual pothole with the possibility of...

The pocket listing is not a new invention.  It can be described as a property which is not officially for sale.  Then what is it?  The seller does not want his house "on the market."  He/she wants to avoid the hassle of constantly showing the...

There is a particular kind of energy that arrives just before spring fully breaks through. The light stretches longer into the evening, the air shifts, and yet inside, many of us feel unsettled. Restless. A little tight in the shoulders. A little...

Spectrum has awarded a $25,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant to the Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) for its “Pathways Thru Tech for All” program.

On Saturday, February 28, the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 121 years of service, with the installation of their chiefs and officers and honoring some well-deserved members and supporters.

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A drop of water takes about 90 days, on average, to travel the length of the Mississippi River from source to mouth.   In the 19th century, some people consumed small amounts of arsenic because they believed it improved their...

Diverticulosis is a condition where outpouchings form in the intestinal wall, usually involving the left-side of the large intestine, or colon. Risk factors for diverticulosis include being older than 65 years, obesity (body mass index [BMI] of...

It is quite easy, in this day and age, to take for granted some of the foundational principles of our system of government. After nearly 250 years, we often brush over groundbreaking concepts simply because we have grown so accustomed to them....

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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A leading New York-based film production company and Academy Award-nominated Director are working on a documentary film project about Hurricane Sandy to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the storm. As a part of their research process, they are...

On February 11, in honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global recognition of the women whose research, leadership, education, and fieldwork are shaping a more resilient future, the American Littoral Society (ALS) recognized...

We’re always saying how quickly time flies by. It’s a real paradox though. I’ll run into a customer I made stained glass for back in the day. Their voices, their laughs sound the same, our chat kindles the memories and stories, and it seems...

Well, aren’t we lucky? I know I was certainly dreaming of a white St. Paddy’s Day. Two monster snowstorms in the same year. I guess the only bright side is that now you get two columns about snowstorms in the same year. Writing about the...

From a multi-time sold out Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center, the National Concert Hall in Dublin and beyond, Irish America’s Favorite Son is coming to town for some pre-parade craic. Andy Cooney will perform on Friday, March 6, as part of a...

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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is hoping to solve another cold case, this time a case involving a deceased toddler found 21 years ago.

New light…new leadership for Rockaway’s east end. Far Rock native, Curtis Turney-Rentas, has thrown his hat in the ring for Democrat NYS Committee Member for District 31. The longtime community organizer officially announced his candidacy...

On Wednesday, February 25, Episcopal Health Services (EHS) announced the opening of the new EHS Cancer Center, anchored at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outpatient facility spanning more than 50,000 square feet across five...

On February 19, Democratic candidate for the open 23rd NYS Assembly District, Pesach Osina, announced that he’s secured the endorsement of three of the district's prominent elected officials ahead of the Primary Election. Senator James Sanders...

The Queens County GOP has formally announced that they have unanimously endorsed Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Sullivan for New York State Assembly District 23.

Democrat candidate for Assembly District 23, Mike Scala, has received the endorsement of Assembly 23 District Leader Jeanette Garramone, ahead of his campaign kickoff event on Thursday, February 26.

The sudden blizzard on Sunday, February 22, once again brought significant snowfall to the Rockaways and surrounding areas, with totals reaching 20 inches locally. As the snow fell on Sunday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a traditional snow...

What do football coaches and real estate agents have as a common experience?  The answer is:  whomever has the “chalk” LAST at the blackboard, wins the discussion!  My husband was the team photographer for a high school football team for...

No one is coming to make your life meaningful. Not your partner. Not your kids. Not your career. Not your trauma. Not your achievements. You are the one who gives your life meaning. At some point, I think we all realize this. Your life means...

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Over the years, the nature of lung cancers associated with cigarette smoking has changed. Once, most people who smoked used unfiltered cigarettes which caused the smoker to inhale larger particles that lodged in the main bronchi and caused tumors...

We are often asked about raw food diets for dogs, which is why, at the Veterinary Meeting and Expo in Florida, we attended a lecture focused on nutrition and the scientific facts behind common myths. The session addressed popular beliefs...

Dear Enchantress, I’m a 50-year-old woman who has been divorced for a few years now. I don’t have kids, and sometimes that makes me feel like I’m a little different from other people my age. I want to start dating again, but I’m...

Dead skin cells are a major component of household dust, along with fibers, pollen, and other microscopic debris.   If laid end to end, the blood vessels in the human body would stretch more than 60,000 miles.   The...

In October 1781, the British army surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. With that victory, most of the fighting of the Revolutionary War ended. The war itself, however, was not over. It would take nearly two more years before it...

Dear Editor: The parishioners are so grateful that St. Camillus is open for the Lenten season. When we reflect back to last year, we thought Advent would be our last Holy Season. Thank you once again to those who continue to show up to support St....

Dear Editor: After the February 15 snowstorm weeks ago, everyone shoveled a path, some only one-person wide or one-shovel width wide. Most did not shovel for the next two weeks other than for their car. A lot more was needed like clearing the...

Hello, all my sports fans! I have missed you dearly. Life looks a bit different now … I welcomed a perfect baby girl in January and took a brief hiatus from sports and writing to focus on, well, survival. Please bear with me—for the past...

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On Sunday, February 15, an 83-year-old man died in a fire in Elmhurst where rescue efforts were delayed due to a car blocking a hydrant in front of the apartment building. The week prior, a 37-year-old father and U.S. Navy veteran died in a fire...

I mentioned my apathy toward the Winter Olympics a few weeks ago in “Potpourri Part II.” Upon further review, I’ve decided that apathy just isn’t my style. Say what you will about the Winter Olympics, but there’s really no avoiding...

On February 2, Robin Neuer of Broad Channel, known by all accounts as someone who lived to help others, died unexpectedly. But in her final act, she did what she lived for, giving four people the ultimate gift, a second chance at life, by...

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Ever since Captain Sachi Singh officially became the 100th Precinct’s commanding officer in January, he’s been hitting the ground running, getting to know some of the key players in the community, utilizing data to cater the precinct’s...

Valentine’s might be one day dedicated to romance, but romance scammers are hard at work all year long. Many “imposter scammers” will pretend to represent government agencies, charities, tech support services, contests, even people you...

Dear Editor: We experienced a new high Sunday at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. A traffic jam on Beach 100th Street with cars coming and going in the parking lot. A people jam leaving the church. What a great sight to see. But most importantly to turn...

Dear Editor: Thank you for your article 'Anti-Federalists: The Forgotten Foun­ders'. I truly appreciate history, especially American history. I would like to add the following info to the article that may help people fully understand the...

Dear Editor: My name is Alex Litvak. I'm a Rockaway Beach resident. On Wednesday February 11, U.S. House of Representatives approved "SAVE America Act.” It demands everyone provide the proper identification to vote. It means to avoid any...

Eric Ulrich was a household name around Rockaway as he served as District 32 Councilman from 2009 to 2021. A few months before he finished his last term, he announced he had developed an alcohol problem during the Covid pandemic and began a path...

“Location, Location, Location” are often the three most used words in discussions about purchasing real estate. Here are some thoughts for your location decision: Spend some time hanging around your area of interest in order to become...

There’s a particular kind of strength that only reveals itself over time. Not the loud kind, not the kind that announces itself with fireworks. A quieter kind that you earn by staying. Over the past two years, I’ve learned how to keep...

In the U.S. in 2022, only a few dozen books sold more than half a million copies—and romance novelist Colleen Hoover wrote eight of them.   Most versions of the classic recycling symbol are actually Möbius strips. If you follow...

Jonathan Lazo has announced his candidacy for Male Democratic District Leader in Assembly District 23, Part B. “I believe our community deserves more than constant fighting and empty politics. It deserves leadership that actually shows up,...

With New York City and a large portion of the east coast being hit by a huge winter storm with record snowfalls and below normal temperatures, not too many people are thinking about climate change here in the eastern United States. However,...

On Thursday, February 26 at 7 p.m., attorney Bobbie Anne Cox will make a presentation to the Rockaway Republican Club meeting in the Belle Harbor Yacht Club. Ms. Cox will discuss the ongoing legal battle to prevent “quarantine camps” in New York...

Plastics production and use reached 435 million tons in 2020 (up from 234 million tons in 2000) and by 2040 is expected to further increase by 70%. Plastics are synthetic materials composed of polymers, such as polyester, polyethylene,...

This past Monday, February 16, our autistic superhero, Joe Munisteri, was discharged from the hospital after a pretty intense surgery due to colon cancer. (See photo of Joe dressed as a Pokémon when he came to the hospital for surgery). He is in a...

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In 1799, George Washington died. The undisputed father of the country, who had given so much to the cause of this American experiment, passed away at his home in Mount Vernon. Three years earlier, Washington had shocked the world by following...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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The Eleventh Annual Rockaway Times Photo Contest is now officially open! As you know, there’s no doubt, Rockaway’s got talent and we like to put the spotlight on peninsula shutterbugs.

Every year, RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) runs a raffle to raise money for three of its programs: Shore Corps, Living Classroom, and Environmentor. Each one has provided and continues to give high school students,...

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This past Thursday, February 5—pickleball and positivity were the co-running themes at Rockaway Beach Pickleball & Golf’s (RBPG) World Cancer Awareness Week Women Open Play Fundraiser for Runway For Recovery, a nonprofit honoring breast...

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February marks Black History Month and with 2026 marking the 100th anniversary of celebrating Black history in the U.S., on Tuesday, February 10, Rockaway and Broad Channel’s schools showcased all that they’ve learned in their Black Studies...

The February Community Board 14 meeting was held on Tuesday, February 10, at the Knights of Columbus, and like the month of February, it was the shortest meeting in a while, as some presenters on the agenda were not available. The meeting...

Three people are lucky to be alive thanks to the heroism of the NYPD and FDNY. On the late afternoon of Friday, February 6, three men had to be rescued from Jamaica Bay off of Bayswater, after they fell through the ice. The frozen bay has been...

Seaside Library is finally open! After closing nearly two years ago for HVAC repairs, visitors were once again welcomed to Rockaway Park’s library. After Queens Public Library (QPL) President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and Council Member...

Ten years ago, I became a mother. And around the same time, everything else in my life shifted, too. My son turned 10 this week, and like most milestone birthdays, it has me reflecting, not just on who he is becoming, but on who I have become...

I am occasionally reminded of an old comedy TV show which made an interesting real estate point. The actor Albert Brooks’ mother passed away and the family was sitting “shiva.”  The only visitors paying their condolences were competing...

Even in the dead of winter, it could all go up in smoke and flames. That’s what the professional safety experts and insurers, FDNY and Rockaway/Broad Channel volunteer firefighters will all tell you. Other seasons and even the holidays have...

“Reppin’ Real Estate in Rockaway” is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the peninsula and Broad Channel’s real estate scene. In this installation, meet the Wikipedia of Rockaway real estate, Robin...

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Luke Skywalker’s original last name was “Starkiller,” but George Lucas later changed it due to its dark connotations.   Michael Myers’ mask in “Halloween” is a modified William Shatner mask painted white.   ...

Today’s case study comes from Weill Cornell Medicine in Manhattan. But before I get to the case, I would like to lay some groundwork. The heart has its own internal pacemaker, known as the sinoatrial node, or SA node. It is located in the...

Dear Editor: Can we please have DOT do something about these massive craters in Rockaway. This is one of many locations that is destroying vehicles. Beach 73rd between Rockaway Beach Blvd. and Beach Channel Drive. Also, all of Beach channel Drive...

Dear Editor: Even on a frigid Sunday, St. Camillus was warm with the renewed St. Camillus community attending Mass. A few months back, we were in the darkness being tested with the announcement that St. Camillus was closing. However today, with...

In recognition of American Heart Health Month and Wear Red Day, Episcopal Health Services’ staff wore red to show support for healthier hearts and stronger communities, reinforcing the importance of prevention, education, and access to quality...

Our view of the early days of the republic is often quite picturesque. We imagine the Founders united in agreement — on independence, on the American Revolution, and, of course, on the Constitution of the United States. This was certainly not...

We’re a little more than three weeks away from the 51st Annual Rockaway Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and as we gear up for the celebration, this year’s honorees enjoyed a bit of craic as they were installed at the annual parade gala at...

This past Friday, at 1612 hours, nearly the entire Rockaway peninsula FDNY quiver was let fly in response to reports that three people had plunged through the ice in the immense frozen body of water astride 1310 Norton Dr. in the Bayswater...

The St. Camillus/St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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P.S. 114 proudly celebrated its annual Safety Week during the week of January 26, highlighting the school’s ongoing commitment to student well-being and safety. As part of the week’s activities, the Student Council sponsored a Safety Poster...

On Wednesday, February 4, Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services (RBVS) announced the passing of veterinarian, Dr. Howard Hollander on February 3. He was 75.

Let’s hope groundhogs can be wrong every once in a while, because I don’t know how much more of this cold weather I can take.

It was a good night at El Caribe for the Graybeards. Members of the local charitable organization had a well-deserved night of celebrating at their 24th Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 31, and honored some much deserving people. ...

Dear Editor: After our major snowstorm subsided, neighbors and I were doing the “neighborly thing,” helping one another clear the sidewalks and shoveling the parking spaces in front of our houses. The following morning, my wife briefly took...

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Dear Editor: Just like the postal service in bad weather, “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow..." kept us from attending the 11:3 0.a.m Mass at St. Camillus on Sunday. Thank you to all who joined us and our effort to build a renewed St. Camillus...

Last month, non-profits Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue and Sasha’s Mission Animal Rescue joined forces to present Helping Lost Animals 101 at the Arverne East Nature Preserve. The informative workshop gave practical advice on what seems to be a...

According to the NYC Department of Health, the raccoon killed by an NYPD sergeant on the beach on January 22, did not have rabies. As reported by the New York Post on January 31, the raccoon’s remains were tested after it was shot three...

Some might be watching football on Sunday, while others may be more focused on a super bowl of chips and salsa. Rockaway’s local businesses have plenty of options to satisfy your appetite whether you’re rooting for the New England Patriots or...

St. Gertrude Church in Far Rockaway has once again been the target of alleged vandalism. And this time, with more serious damage. On Wednesday, January 28, the church on Beach 38th Street’s outdoor Blessed Mother statue, was found face down...

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue providing free, individualized and culturally responsive support to pregnant women of color in the Rockaways, regardless of...

Special attention should be paid to pipes in attics, crawl spaces and outside walls, especially if there are openings which allow cold outside air to reach pipes. Cable, television, and telephone lines can allow cold air to reach pipes through...

February often arrives with mixed energy. The novelty of the new year has worn off, winter feels long, and many of us are craving both rest and renewal. At Ocean Bliss this month, our theme is “Bhakti,” a Sanskrit word that translates to,...

On Wednesday, February 4, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was in town to announce a $38.4 million investment to install clean, reliable heat pumps at NYCHA’s Beach 41st Street Houses in Edgemere, following a report of residents being left in...

Happy 100th birthday, Foo! On Monday, February 2, Estelle Jaffe enjoyed a glass of Riunite Lambrusco, surrounded my family, friends and neighbors, as she celebrated her special day. As she wrapped up doing a crossword puzzle and taking calls...

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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. A bite from infected Ixodes scapularis ticks can transmit the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. The first case was reported in 1975 in Lyme,...

With the arrival of 2026, we begin preparing to mark the 250th anniversary—our Semiquincentennial—of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America: the beginning of this American experiment. What better way...

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Office reports that they successfully resolved well over 1,600 constituent-based cases throughout 2025. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato credited her amazing team as they worked to resolve a variety of issues by...

On January 28, a girls varsity basketball game took place on this peninsula containing a lot of local DNA. Brooklyn’s Fontbonne Hall Academy of the CHSAA made the commute to Rockaway Beach to take on The Scholars’ Academy of the PSAL. Girls...

In “Home Alone,” the photo of Buzz’s girlfriend is actually a picture of the art director’s son wearing a wig, to avoid mocking a real teenage girl.   According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the only English word ending...

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The St. Camillus/St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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The 100th Precinct officially has a new Commanding Officer—Captain Sachi Singh. On Wednesday, January 21, the 100th Precinct announced that Singh is the new head of the precinct. “I am honored to serve as the new Commanding Officer of the...

The bribery case against real estate developer Mark Caller, who built One Sixteen and Beach 101, and former District 32 Councilman and NYC Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich, has been dismissed. In September 2023, Caller, of the Marcal Group,...

On May 24, 2024, Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) closed for what was supposed to be 12 months to replace the HVAC system. Almost two years later, the library is finally set to reopen on Thursday, February 5.

Well, we made it through the Snowpocalypse. Everything is a little hazy coming out of a storm like that. We got an entire day of non-stop snow. That meant an entire day with absolutely nowhere to go. Grocery stores were emptied as if we were about...

On Saturday, January 31, The Graybeards, a local organization that has done plenty of good for the community, will be honoring a local neighbor and organization that have also done good—Joe Courtney and the Timothy P Klein Memorial Foundation....

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No doubt audience members of all ages will be singing along with “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow” and other classics as a fresh group of young performers bring their talent and energy to every performance of “Annie Jr.” at the Rockaway...

On February 2, 1926, Estelle Jaffe came into the world. That means this Monday, this lifelong Rockawayite turns 100! Not many can say they spent their entire life in Rockaway, especially for 100 years, but Estelle Jaffe stakes that claim. Born...

Are you looking for hands-on experience in environmental restoration and community engagement? Look no further! RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) is excited to announce part-time, seasonal job openings for the Dune Squad....

On Thursday, January 22, an NYPD sergeant from the 100th Precinct shot and killed an erratically acting masked bandit on the beach—a raccoon. The sergeant was allegedly placed on modified duty following the shooting. At 7:46 a.m. last...

“Reppin’ Real Estate in Rockaway," is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the peninsula and Broad Channel’s real estate scene. In this installation, meet Rockaway real estate icon, Annette Farina of...

With 30 -year fixed rate mortgages at around 6.5%  (as of this writing), some people may wonder what they can afford.  A 6.5% 30-year mortgage costs about $632 per $100k per month. Therefore, a $600k mortgage loan would cost about...

Dear Editor: For weeks, I have been writing letters to inform the Rockaway community on the happenings in St Camillus Church. St. Camillus is still here! This past week, a "grass roots" movement was officially started involving parishioners...

Dear Editor: Peace be with you! Our struggling little wooden Church of St. Camillus was bravely carrying on Sunday, and the link below will take you to the “Snowstorm Mass.” Be sure to click on the listed mass for January 25, 2026. The...

There comes a point in life, often quietly, not dramatically, when holding on starts to feel heavier than letting go. At first, we don’t recognize it as gripping. It looks like responsibility. Or discipline. Or “having it together.” But...

As the name implies, the giant anteater is the largest of the several anteater species. They are native to Central and South America and can reach lengths of up to eight feet long. They can also weigh upwards of 100 pounds. The giant anteater...

January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, with Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11. Both occasions aim to create awareness and promote prevention to try to decrease such instances, but human trafficking is a year-round issue that...

Not too long ago, an opinion piece, or oped, ran in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. It was written by Martin Makary, MD, who was appointed as commissioner of the FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, by President Trump. I...

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Pistachios, cashews, and almonds are more closely related to fruits than true nuts. They’re classified as “drupes,” which are fleshy fruits with a hard shell surrounding a seed.   Sandwiches are named after the Earl of...

A cold case can finally be put to rest after nearly 34 years. On Friday, January 23, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jerry Lewis was convicted at trial of murder for strangling 15-year-old Nadine Slade to death in May 1992. The...

We recently attended the Veterinary Meeting and Expo conference in Florida, where we gained valuable knowledge about various aspects of dog health, including disease prevention, early diagnosis, nutrition, and advances in veterinary care. The...

Three weeks ago, our dear friend, Rockaway Beach Autism Families board member, Joe Munisteri, otherwise known as “Joe Butterfly,” at just 35 years old was diagnosed with colon cancer. For those of you who have crossed paths with Joe, know...

Need to relax? Dana Humphrey and Onel Mulet are offering an opportunity to stay still, with a bit of music. Their Yin & Flute class is set for Saturday, January 31, at 11:30 a.m. at Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach.

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato secured the passage of an amendment to her pro-Veterans legislation to ensure certain Veterans got a 100% property tax deduction. Pheffer Amato, who has a record of being one of the strongest supporters of...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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If you’ve seen pipes on the beach in Far Rockaway this winter, it isn’t a new gas pipeline. Instead, it’s just the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at work on a dredging and sand replenishment project. Since the fall, USACE has been...

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (EHS) has once again been awarded the Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree. This Silver level Person-Centered Care Certification® recognizes the organization’s achievement and...

A flag has been raised on Beach 116th Street, in honor of late U.S. Navy veteran Mike Honan. Flip Mullen of Legends in Valor noticed a lack of American flags on the median at Beach 116th Street, and after seeking help from the City and being told...

It’s one of those weeks again … Let’s do it, Ken. I’ll take “Potpourri” for $2,000!

***** Commercials could — and I’m sure someday will — earn their own solo column. The gap between the good ones...

With their state-of-the-art firehouse project now underway with funding help from local officials, the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) and Ambulance Corp is putting out the call: “We Need You.” “This department has always...

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

At the turn of the turn of the 20th century, Richard Mott, an artist and builder, was putting the finishing touches on a unique wooden, shingle-style home at 1272 Norton Drive in Bayswater. At the time, around the early 1900s, Mott built the home...

Dear Editor: The Spirit is working in the people of Rockaway and St. Camillus. Another beautiful Mass was celebrated at the 11:30 a.m. in St. Camillus. It is inspiring to witness the faith and love expressed by those who continue to join us at St....

Dear Editor: We are a beach community. Our entire peninsula is inhabited by people who love living by the beach – breathing fresh air, soaking in the rays, swimming and surfing in our ocean. While we are enjoying the pleasures of nature, we...

For U.S. Army veteran Brian Galarza, Commander of Rockaway’s American Legion Daniel M. O'Connell Post 272, helping fellow veterans is a mission he’s dedicated to for those close to home, and those who are sometimes forgotten. Recently, the...

Every January, the NYC Department of Finance mails property owners a “Notice of Property Value” which may be INACCURATE.  This notice provides an ESTIMATE of your property’s market value (among other things). It values one, two, and three...

I came across one of Yung Pueblo’s posts recently that stopped me mid-scroll. It was simple. There was no long explanation, just a short list titled, “Rules of Inner Peace.” And something about it felt deeply familiar… less like advice...

Attention filmmakers! The Rockaway Film Festival needs YOU…to start sending submissions.

The Siamese cat is one of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds in the world. Its history can be traced back to ancient Siam (modern-day Thailand), where they were consid­ered sacred and kept in temples. Ear­ly Siamese cats were...

Sometimes, especially in primary care practices, clinicians are sometimes under pressure to give in to patients’ demands for inappropriate treatment. For example, Mrs. Jones sees her doctor for what the doctor determines to be a common cold. When...

On a mild winter morning in January, thirty local residents gathered to explore the scenic shorelines of Arverne, Edgemere, and the Arverne East Nature Preserve. Led by wildlife specialist and nature photographer Benjamin Forbes, the group kicked...

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The average distance from Earth to the Moon is about 1.28 light-seconds.   Because of the effects of tidal friction and tectonic processes, Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing — making days longer by about 1.7 milliseconds per...

Police are searching for a man who punched an A train conductor so hard in the face, that it landed the victim in the hospital. According to the NYPD, just after 1:30 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, January 15, officers from the 101st...

Monday, January 12 afternoon’s matchup between Scholars’ Academy and HS for Construction Trades, Engineering & Architecture carried significant meaning for Rockaway’s own grassroots AAU basketball program, Team Crate, as three of the...

The St. Camillus/ St. Virgilius basketball program is underway with about 150 local kids from 4th grade to 8th grade, playing in the Girls and Boys leagues. Here are some standout players this week.

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Monday, January 19, will mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The day, celebrated annually on the third Monday in January, remembers the late Dr. King, a nonviolent activist in the Civil Rights Movement, around his birthday on January 15.

Since at least December 27, flickering lights on the boardwalk have some wondering if Rockaway has become the next Hawkins, Indiana, and if Vecna will be sending out some of his demogorgons. For those who have no idea what that means, it’s...

“Sean, I think it’s time.”

The January Community Board 14 meeting was held at Bayswater Jewish Center in Far Rockaway on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting began with updates from the local precincts. Captain George Ng of the 101st Precinct announced that there was a 4%...

On Tuesday, January 13, Pesach Osina officially announced that he is running as a Democrat for New York State Assembly District 23, which covers the Rockaways, Broad Channel, Howard Beach and South Ozone Park. And with that came an endorsement from...

The Broad Channel and Rockaway communities are mourning the loss of Michelle Green after she died on Friday, January 9. She was 49.

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

For anyone over the age of 18 grieving the loss of a loved one, the St. Francis de Sales Grief Share Support Group will meet on Tuesdays beginning January 13 through March 31 (there will be no meeting on Tuesday, March 17) at the St. Francis de...

With each year raising the bar higher, Rockaway’s own Rockaway Theatre Company’s (RTC) “30-ish” season is set to begin with a full slate of music, drama and laughs. Even now, work on their first 2026 shows is already underway, as five...

 The only word in the English language with three sets of consecutive double letters is “bookkeeper.”   Peacocks sleep in trees.   In the UK, Heinz has reported that soup sales tend to rise roughly 3 percent per...

Dear Editor: The St. Camillus 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass had another guest priest- Fr. Jim Cunningham from St. Francis de Sales. Sunday’s attendance represented true Catholic community and the love Rockaway feels for St Camillus. We need to continue...

(In response to McVeighing In column, “A Sparkling Clean Start to the New Year” on January 8)

Dear Editor: Are the N.Y.C. transit buses traversing Rockaway Beach Blvd. required to adhere to the 25-mph speed limit, and are they subject to enforcement via the speed cameras? During the evening and early morning hours, they SPEED up and down...

Dear Editor: Congratulations, Mayor Mamdani! I know you have a lot in front of you right now, but with your eye to increased public awareness and general knowledge, would you please have one of your new appointees look into reopening the...

For months, I carried a fear quietly inside of me. It wasn’t always loud or dramatic. Most days it lived beneath the surface– a subtle uneasiness that followed me around, even when I wasn’t consciously thinking about it. I kept going. I...

In the past, I've written about real estate brokers who advertise a guaranteed cash offer for your home. My column questioned the ethics of a guarantee without seeing the property. Such offers are aimed at obtaining your home as a new listing -...

The emperor penguin is the largest of the 18 penguin species. Males and females are similar in size and adults weigh between 45 and 100 pounds. Their head and back are black, their bellies are white, and they have a pale yellow breast and bright...

Reppin’ Real Estate in Rockaway is a series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the movers and shakers behind the peninsula and Broad Channel’s real estate scene. In this installation, meet Belle Harbor resident, Lisa Jackson, proprietor of...

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A previously healthy 8-year-old boy was brought to the dermatology clinic with a seven-day history of an itchy rash on his cheeks and a lacy rash on his chest and arms. He reported no recent fever, runny nose, or malaise. On physical examination,...

Dear Enchantress, I lost my wife three years ago. We were married for over two decades, and her absence still lives in the quiet moments of my day, when I make coffee, when I hear a song we loved, when I fall asleep. Grief has changed me, but...

The P.S. 114 school community proudly recognizes the Student Council and their advisors, Mrs. Machado and Mrs. Lehman, for their continued commitment to service at the JCCRP local food pantry. On Wednesday, January 14, students volunteered their...

In this article, I will highlight some of the good and bad news related to climate change in 2025. New technologies on the renewable energy front and scientific discoveries give us hope that we will be able to have a livable planet in the future....

The Far Rockaway parish celebrated Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on January 10. Bishop Robert Brennan was joined by Pastor Father Frank Shannon, deacons, and parishioners for this special feast. Despite the rain, the spirit of...

On Saturday, January 10, small business owners and entrepreneurs who hope to open a business got some invaluable information at CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK’s Access to Capital+ event in downtown Far Rockaway.

Welcome back to Clattermouuuth’s Music of the Week, curating Rockaway’s music taste one week at a time. Today, I thought I’d share with you an interview I had with the indie bedroom pop artist Frances Baker. Q: Describe your music for...

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Episcopal Health Services (EHS) welcomed its first baby of the year early January 2, when baby Jonas was born at 12:37 a.m. to proud parents Maryelyn Mendoza Sandoval and Joseph Sanchez.

Want to have a say in your community by joining Community Board 14? Applications are now open through February 13. Kicking off his second term in office, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. has officially launched his 2026 Queens community...

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to starting a business or staying afloat is funding. Local resident Gail Johnson of CA$H DA$H ON THE ROCK is hoping to put funding back on the peninsula by providing local small business owners with an...

When I’m trying to come up with an idea for a column, it’s usually the big things that elbow their way to the forefront of my mind. Truth, justice, the American way — those are the places I immediately drift to for inspiration each week....

Last month, local resident Mike Honan asked The Rockaway Times to do a story about the holiday wreaths placed at Memorial Circle to give recognition to Flip Mullen and Legends in Valor for the effort. Three weeks ago, he followed up in a letter...

St. Mary Star of the Sea/St. Gertrude’s would like to thank everyone who contributed to their Three Kings celebration this past weekend. Hundreds of children enjoyed the many gifts that were shared.

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

The Rockaway Theatre Company’s (RTC’s) Young People’s Theatre Workshop is ready to bring a century of Disney’s classic music to the stage with “Dare To Dream Jr.”, opening on Friday, January 9, at 7 p.m. “‘Dare To Dream’ is a...

There’s only one way to face a 25-degree day with wind gusts making it feel even colder before jumping into a 42-degree ocean at low tide—by pretending like you’re marching into battle. At least, that’s how Beach 119th does it for the...

Brave plungers marched down Beach 108th on New Year’s Day with a New Orleans-style party vibe thanks to The Rockaway Hotel. Keeping spirits warm, the Hot Hand Band and the infamous Paddy Tubz led the charge from the Hotel toward the beach,...

Beach 146th usually draws one of the biggest crowds for the annual New Year’s Day polar plunge but with the mid-twenties temps with high winds making it colder, and low tide making it harder to run in and go under into the 44-degree ocean, the...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Nopper and Palmese families, we want to express our deepest gratitude to The Rockaway Times for their compassionate coverage and support during our time of profound grief following the devastating losses of Charles...

Dear Editor: The St. Camillus parishioners had a special visitor this past Sunday at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Pastor Colamaria from St. Helen's Church in Howard Beach joined us as we celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord. His homily focused on following...

We’re two months away from Irish month in March, but on Sunday, January 4, Rockaway got a taste of Irish culture with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s second annual Traditional Irish Music and Dance event at the Knights of Columbus. ...

For many college students, returning home for winter break can feel disorienting, caught between the routines of college life and the familiarity of their hometowns. This Christmas season, St. Francis de Sales Parish offered something different:...

Space heaters usually include safety features which reduce the risk of fire. This does not mean that all of them are riskless. An article from a few years ago (probably still pertinent) discussed one interesting study on space heaters: At that...

Lately, I’ve been thinking about peace on earth. Not as a lofty slogan or a distant ideal, but as something much closer. Something far more personal. Peace on earth has to start somewhere. And the only place it truly can begin is within our...

For anyone over the age of 18 grieving the loss of a loved one, the St. Francis de Sales Grief Share Group will meet on Tuesdays beginning January 13 through March 31 (there will be no meeting on Tuesday, March 17) at the St. Francis de Sales School...

‘Tis the season for a festive field trip! On December 16, 2025, the St. Camillus Golden Age Club took an excursion to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New Jersey. They delighted in the magical scenery of the soft snow-covered hills, picked up...

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A healthy 30-year-old man presented to the ophthalmology clinic in Alicante, Spain with a three-day history of recurrent, painful bumps on his left lower eyelid. He reported having annual recurrences of similar lesions at the same site since...

After penning this column going on nine years, it suddenly dawned on me that I have yet to explain what autism is. And with numerous families with autistic loved ones residing on the peninsula, chances of casual interactions with individuals are...

There were active volcanoes on the Moon when dinosaurs were alive.   The expiration date on a water bottle is not for the water, but for the bottle itself.   The distant part of the sea that appears hazy and seems to...

We know Grand Cayman is nice this time of year but it’s truly spectacular when a Rockaway Times t-shirt is spotted. That’s E.J. Dionne rocking a vintage Rock Times tee, looking good and lighting up the beach.

It may only be January, but who can blame anyone for dreaming of Rockaway summer days? Wise beyond his years, Shane Gibbons turns to last year’s copy of The Rockaway Times Summer Guide whenever he falls into a winter funk. Fret not, Shane—there...

On Saturday, January 31, the Cri du Chat Research Foundation (CDCRF) will host its Raise the Volume for 5p-Syndrome Fundraising event on behalf of a young boy named Liam and others impacted by this rare syndrome.

Welcome back to Clattermouuuth’s Music of the Week, curating Rockaway’s music taste one week at a time. Today, I thought I’d share with you an interview I had last year with the experimental, indie folk rock band Lead and Machine. Q:...

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It seems as if more pets are getting loose recently and going missing or being found by strangers. To help people understand what to do to help a lost animal, Zion’s Mission and Sasha’s Mission, with local rescuers that bring decades of...

A Christmas eve fire brought devastation to the historic Silver Gull Beach Club. In the early morning hours, a fire broke out in one of the club’s beachfront cabanas, destroying the building. At around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24,...

A few months ago, right when summer was winding down, I wrote a column about how that was the real “new year.” At that point in the year, there’s a noticeable change of season. It’s the beginning of a new school year for children — the...

What do you do with the Christmas tree after the holiday has come and gone? If you have a real tree that you’ll need to get rid of, the city offers options.

This week in history in Rockaway and beyond.

Celebrating the season through song, nearly two dozen students from Rockaway’s Scholars’ Academy entertained seniors, staff and visitors at the JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center, on Friday, December 19. Slightly after 11 a.m., the...

Dear Editor: Another beautiful 11:30 Mass at St. Camillus on Sunday. It was great to celebrate our "not last mass." We celebrated the Holy Family with our own holy family in attendance. Thank you for joining our family. Also thank you to Fr....

Here’s a rundown of some stories featured in each issue of The Rockaway Times in 2025.   January 2 Hot Yoga celebrated 15 years. A traditional Irish music and dance event was starting in Rockaway. Longtime EMT Richard Berger...

Time Magazine has their person of the year. Since 2021, The Rockaway Times has ours. In a community where so many people go above and beyond to make the world around them a little better, the choice was not easy. But after one name kept coming to...

I’ve been writing a weekly real estate column for over 15 years. When I began the column, I was contacted by companies which write “ghost” articles for a small fee. I turned them down. I like to write about my experiences. I try to keep...

The first battle of the American Civil War was fought on land owned by a Mr. Wilmer McLean. After the battle, he decided to move further out in the country to avoid the war. Four years later Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant in Mr. McLean’s...

There’s something quietly honest about the first weeks of January. The rush of the holidays has passed. The lights come down. The noise settles. What remains is a slower rhythm with shorter days, colder air, and an invitation to listen a little...

The Australian Shepherd (Aussie) is a medium sized, high energy, super intelligent dog. Males generally weigh 50 to 65 lbs. while females are 35 to 50 lbs. They come in a variety of colors, ranging from merle, blue merle, black, red, red merle...