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Monday is September 11, the twenty-second anniversary of the attack on America. It was said then and should be said always: Never Forget. Never Forget those who died that day. Never Forget the bravery of so many that day. Never Forget that we are blessed to live in this country. Never Forget the people who lost their lives to make that a possibility. This day remains immensely difficult for many here in Rockaway and we wish them comfort and solace. We will Never Forget.
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In honor of the twenty-second anniversary of 9/11, there will be memorial ceremonies taking place throughout the peninsula. See page 3 for more details. Thank you to those who make the effort to organize and plan memorials each year.
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The Richie Allen Memorial Surf Classic will be held on Sunday, September 10 on Beach 91st Street. This is a great day in honor of a Rockaway hero and features an always impressive youth surf contest for boys and girls aged 16 and under. Sign up is at 8 a.m., and the contest begins at 9 a.m. There will also be a traditional paddle out in memory of Richie. For more details, see page 2 of this week’s paper.
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This Saturday, September 9, the Charles F. Heeran Foundation will have a mass at 11:15 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church to remember all the people we lost September 11. This year, at the mass, the foundation will especially honor the memory of Commissioner William Feehan, as well as Coach Joe Featherston for his work with the Special Olympics for 30 years.
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Tomorrow, Friday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m, join Councilwoman Joann Ariola as she hosts Sounds of Freedom — a concert by the Queens Symphony at Tribute Park. Please bring a chair.
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The summer may have unofficially ended last weekend but don’t tell Mother Nature that. These past three days may have been the hottest we’ve seen all summer.
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Remember, although Labor Day has passed, uptown summer parking rules remain in effect until September 30.
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After several rainouts, the AOH cornhole tournament is back on for Saturday, September 16! “The Rockaway Open” will be taking place at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature music, drinks and BBQ. To reserve a team or for more information, you can contact John McCann at (917) 842-3888 or Dean Neligan at (516) 236-9650.
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Last Friday, September 1, the 10th annual 3 on 3 By The Sea basketball tournament took place, and was another great success and day in honor of Clare Droesch, a Rockaway hoops legend. Check out some of the photos from the day on page 38.
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The Poseidon Parade is next week! Get your costumes and floats ready because the annual parade kicks off Saturday, September 16, starting at 1 p.m. Registration is open and can be done at poseidonparade.com
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Congratulations to Panino Rustico/ Baya Bar, which just opened, serving up all your panini sandwiches and smoothie bowls right on Beach 129th Street.
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Parrotheads around the world are mourning the loss of music legend Jimmy Buffett, who died of skin cancer on September 1. Jimmy was in town just two years ago when he filmed an episode of “Blue Bloods” with Donnie Wahlberg, who had posted a photo of them on the beach with a caption saying, “Looks like Rockaway Beach, but it feels like Margaritaville!”
Read More: https://www.looper.com/1265434/who-did-jimmy-buffett-play-blue-bloods/
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