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News

Groundbreaking marks start of massive $17.3M transformation for Arverne Library in the Rockaways

By Athena Dawson

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News

Council Member Joann Ariola hosts pet supply drive for animal shelters in need

By Athena Dawson

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Electric shuttle service launches in Rockaways, providing green transportation to underserved communities

By Athena Dawson

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Episcopal Health Services launches programs to combat diabetes and hypertension in Rockaway

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Senator Addabbo brings Mobile Office to Queens libraries this fall

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Annual back-to-school wellness event brings Rockaway community together for a strong start to the school year

By Czarinna Andres

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News

M&T Bank visits St. John’s in the Rockaways for tour and community support

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Major funding boosts St. John’s Hospital’s efforts to improve women’s healthcare services in the Rockaways

By Czarinna Andres

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News

St. John’s ICARE Foundation hosts care and comfort supplies giveaway in Far Rockaway

By Czarinna Andres

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People

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks hosts media roundtable: Discusses support for VP Harris and re-election bid

By Athena Dawson

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Rockaway man criminally charged with attempted murder for shooting at cops in Edgemere: DA

By Bill Parry

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News

Southeast Queens to get $59 million in investments from city budget, including funds for trauma center

By Athena Dawson

shark

Beaches in the Rockaways closed to swimmers Thursday afternoon after sharks were spotted at three locations: NYPD

By Bill Parry

bodies

Two bodies found off Rockaways eight days after swimmers go missing

By Christian Murray

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Things to Do

Queens College and NYC Parks launch borough-wide cultural initiative with free events and workshops

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

Far Rockaway leaders urge Mayor to fund trauma facility for isolated peninsula

By Bill Parry

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Politics

Candidate Profile: Paul King for New York’s 5th Congressional district

By Athena Dawson

mobile sports

People

State Senator Addabbo’s bill directing mobile sports tax revenue to gambling addiction services passes in Albany

By Anthony Medina

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News

Episcopal Health Services welcomes new leaders to enhance health outcomes in Far Rockaway

By Czarinna Andres

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Real Estate

Rockaway nonprofit opens ‘Requests for Qualifications’ for developers to help bring over 100 affordable homes to Edgemere

By Ethan Marshall

fires

House fires break out across Queens on Saturday in Whitestone, South Richmond Hill and the Rockaways: FDNY

By Bill Parry

nurses

News

Nurses from Episcopal Health Services honored at 1199SEIU Nurse of Distinction awards

By Czarinna Andres

gunmen

Manhunt underway for gunmen who shot two teens in Far Rockaway basketball court Wednesday: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

The Rockaway Beach Bazaar returns, kicking off summer at Beach 97th

By Athena Dawson

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