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Once again, getting this year’s Rockaway Times Photo contest down to a top 30 was quite the task. We had over a thousand to choose from!  Our selections are on Pages 17, 18, and 19. Our judges had a difficult task but, in the end, I think they did one heck of a job. Unfortunately, some great shots couldn’t make the cut because the resolution was too low. The Top 30 are in the process of being enlarged to poster-size and will be put up on display on the boardwalk. Congratulations to the Top 30! Oh, and five Honorable Mention photos will be on display at the ferry dock. We will print those in one of our upcoming papers as well. Look for all the photos to be on display just before Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who participated! After the Top 30 have had some time to bask in their glory on the boardwalk, we will continue to narrow down the field until we have our winner.

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Look ma, you made it! Want to put a nice picture of mom in the newspaper? Send your photo to Mail@Rockawaytimes.com and we’ll do our best to put it in next week for Mother’s Day.

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Well, this week’s Rockaway Civic Association meeting with NYC Parks regarding Rockaway’s uptown beaches this summer was not as illuminating as some might have hoped. Inquisitive residents were out in droves to question NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Rockaway Administrator Eric Peterson. In the end, they were not thrilled with everything he had to say and there was still much left unanswered. For a full breakdown of the meeting, check out Kami-Leigh Agard’s coverage on page 9.

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Have you been down to Riis Park lately? The work that is being done there seems to be making quite the impact. Bay 4, which last year was closed to the public because of the lack of beach, looks completely different with a full beach thanks to the sand replenishment project. While work continues, it does appear to be paying dividends.

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There will be a blood drive in honor of Walter Blum this Sunday at St. Francis de Sales from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood drives save lives. Please give if you can. 

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It’s a tale as old as time, a tradition unlike any other, Rockaway’s own Groundhog Day—the roads are being ripped up and left unpaved for who knows how long. Almost like a game, you end up going up and down streets outside of your usual routes to avoid what feels like riding in a horse drawn carriage. At least this year it is understandable with all the snow we got this winter… 

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This past weekend, Rockaway native Christian Izien was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Congratulations, Christian! Keep making Rockaway proud.

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NYC Parks is hiring seasonal security for Rockaway Beach. Members of the Parks Security Service are City Seasonal Aides/Security Guards and perform routine patrols of parks, beaches, pools and related facilities to promote proper use and enjoyment of parks. CSA/Security Guard candidates will work outdoors in the field of security at beaches, pools, or regional parks to advise patrons of park rules and regulations. The job’s prerequisites include being at least 18 years of age, passing a background check and the ability to work holidays, weekends and flexible shifts. To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3GU8Eey

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Edgemere Farms, located at 385 Beach 45th Street, will be hosting its annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, May 7, from 10am-1pm. Support the farm by getting your plants from them (annual & perennial flowers, herbs, and a variety of veggies), participate in their seed swap, get a bag of free DSNY ‘Big Apple Compost’, and enjoy a free performance by Rockaway Chamber Music at 11am.