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“People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Happy MLK Day to everyone!
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Last week, the oldest person in America, and fourth oldest person in the world, Bessie Hendricks, of Iowa, passed away at 115 years old. She was born on November 7, 1907. Before she died, she gave her secret to a long and successful life: Hard Work! Great advice, Bessie. Edie Ceccarelli of California, who turns 115 years old in February, now holds the title of the oldest person in the United States.
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Sweet Relief! This week, the MTA announced that it would be reopening 18 bathrooms in nine stations throughout the city. All subway bathrooms have been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic. The city has 133 bathrooms throughout the subway system so only opening 18 is a bit odd, but hey, it’s NYC! Just for reference, it’s important to know that approximately 2.4 million people take the NYC subway system every day. The A line will have bathrooms open at Jay Street-Metrotech and Fulton Street.
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The 100th Precinct has been taking the time to paint over the graffiti that has plagued the pillars of the elevated train on the Rockaway Freeway between Beach 84th Street and Beach 80th Street. On Facebook, alongside a photo of the Neighborhood Coordination Officer in action covering up the vandalism, the 100th Precinct said, “PO Gomez is on a mission!” Thank you to PO Gomez and the entire 100th Precinct. The people of Rockaway appreciate you and the effort!
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Our thoughts are with the Ferguson family and the RBQ staff, after the passing of longtime bartender George Ferguson.
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Registration is open for the Rockaway Little League Spring 2023 season. You can register on their website at rockawaylittleleagueny.net or go through the Rockaway Little League’s Facebook page.
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Reminder that the last day for Christmas Tree pick up by the DSNY to be chipped for compost is Saturday, January 14. Be sure to remove all lights, ornaments and stands and do not put it in a plastic bag. Artificial trees can go out with your plastic/metal recycling.
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The JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center is hosting great activities, parties and trips this year! We will be including more events in the Things To Do section moving forward but this week JASA invites all adults age 60+ to their “New Year, New Beginnings” Party with DJ Angela: Wednesday Jan 25th @11AM- Lunch and Dancing and Weekly Yoga with Cynthia- Mondays @ 11AM, and Fridays @ 11:30AM. To RSVP or for more details please call: 718-634-3044.
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Get your cameras out… you know what’s coming up in just over a month? The kickoff of The Rockaway Times Photo Contest! Start snapping… we know you’ll want to submit your awesome photos when the contest begins.
