Dec. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A Far Rockaway church brought joy and community spirit over the weekend by hosting its first-ever performance of Handel’s Messiah, marking a significant milestone for the neighborhood. The event was held at the Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene at 14-14 Central Avene. The Central Presbyterian Church of NY Choir was…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local church in Far Rockaway is hosting a festive holiday sing-along this weekend, just in time for Christmas. The Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene is presenting Handel’s Messiah and Christmas carol sing-along at their church, located at 14-14 Central Avene. The Central Presbyterian Church of…
Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. praised Gov. Kathy Hochul after she signed two important consumer protection bills he sponsored into law. Sanders believes these bills will enhance transparency and protect New York consumers’ health, safety, and financial security. The first bill, S.8880, addresses a critical issue affecting over-the-counter…
The Long Island Rail Road will cost just $2.75 from Far Rockaway for the duration of the A train’s shutdown in Queens next year, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced Thursday. The MTA is set to close A train service between the Rockaway Peninsula and the rest of the city for four months…
Apr. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Queens grand jury indicted Guy Rivera and Lindy Jones in connection to the fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway last week, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday.
Feb. 27, 2024 By Rachel Butler Queens state Sen. James Sanders Jr. is hosting an event in Jamaica next month to recognize outstanding women in law enforcement in celebration of March being women’s history month. Sanders, who represents Far Rockaway, Edgemere and Arverne, is hosting the event with the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom, located at 69-65 137th Ave., on March 24 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The senator is still accepting nominations for women worthy of being honored, with the public able to nominate any female working as a police officer, school…
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Jan. 31, 2024 By Rachel Butler State Senator James Sanders Jr., representing Far Rockaway and its neighboring areas, will host a public community meeting at Goldie Maple Academy on Thursday, Feb. 1st, to address the persistent flooding challenges in the region and explore viable solutions. The meeting, set to start at 6:30 p.m., to be…
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May. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry Southeast Queens elected officials recently joined with community members and leaders on the boardwalk in Far Rockaway to relaunch the popular Walking Wise Warriors program, which provides free fitness programming and nutritional education to hundreds of older adults. The program runs through the end of June on Wednesdays and…
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Apr. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry The Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance announced its endorsement of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz in her re-election bid just days ahead of Passover, during which time the NYPD will deploy additional resources at synagogues around the five boroughs. Katz greeted members of the Alliance, one of the borough’s largest…
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