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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Like many great things in Rockaway, we love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day twice. So, enjoy the corned beef once more and enjoy another round of Guinness. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, the big parade in the city is Saturday. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates for all the parade-goers! Sláinte!
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We sprung our clocks forward last weekend. Daylight Saving Time may wreak havoc on the body’s routine but there is no denying how nice it is to have an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. In fact, yesterday was the first day of the year the sun set after 7 p.m. A great reminder that our favorite time of the year is on its way.
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Speaking of our favorite time of the year – note to all advertisers! Start thinking about your ad for The Rockaway Times Summer & Community Guide, the one can’t miss publication of the year. The summer magazine comes out the Thursday before Memorial Day. Advertising deadlines will be in early May. See more information on page 12. Thank you in advance for your continued support and participation!
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Why did the chicken cross the road? We don’t know. But we do know that there was a chicken spotted roaming around on Beach 134th Street and Newport Ave. yesterday morning. With Rockaway so focused on the corned beef this month, no one even seemed to notice.
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New advertiser alert! The Rockaway Times would like to welcome Berkshire Hathaway Realty to our hallowed real estate section. Welcome aboard! Be sure to check out their ad on page 20 and give them a call. And when you do, make sure you mention that you saw their ad in The Rockaway Times.
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On Thursday, March 5, John Pajotte, 55, was arrested for vandalizing Ava Conklin’s memorial. Upon his arrest, he fought with police, resulting in a resisting arrest charge on top of a misdemeanor charge of intent to damage property. After making his first court appearance on March 8, Pajotte was released. His next court date is June 12.
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Councilwoman Joann Ariola’s offices in Ozone Park (93-06 101 Ave.) and Rockaway Beach (114-12 Beach Channel Drive) will be hosting a Spring Food Distribution on Wednesday, March 27. They will be giving free food to those in need. If you would like to receive a tray of food (chicken, roast potatoes and vegetables for three to four people), call her office at 718-738-1083 to reserve a space.
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Ramadan Mubarak! This week was the start of the month of Ramadan. We wish all our Muslim friends and their loved ones a happy, peaceful and blessed Ramadan.
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The Summer Rising program’s portal is open for registration for the summer until March 25. This free program is a partnership of the NYC Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development and is available for NYC students in grades K-8. It keeps kids engaged during the summer break with academic support and enrichment activities, including field trips, art activities and outdoor recreation. For information, visit www.nyc.gov/SummerRising
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Save the date! The Run Rockaway Spring Half Marathon and 5K will be on April 13 at 9 a.m. at the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater on Beach 94th Street. You can register online at www.rockawaytc.org
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The Rockaway Times 2024 Photo Contest submissions continue to come in. The photos are looking great so far! For more details on the contest, see page 30. Follow the rules ladies and gentlemen! Remember, submit contest photos to Contest@Rockawaytimes.com. And only submit up to four entries!
