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Happy Purim to all of our Jewish friends celebrating this weekend!
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Happy spring!
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Ah! The annual dance of whether to break out the summer wardrobe or to keep that winter jacket handy has begun. One day it’s shorts and flip-flops and the next it’s back to hats and gloves. Hopefully, these days are short-lived.
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Our friends at the NYC Ferry announced a new spring schedule, which starts on March 30. So if you are taking the ferry, be sure to check the new schedules at www.ferry.nyc
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The 100th Precinct is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Beach 108th Street and Shore Front Parkway. There will be an egg hunt and an Easter Bunny visit. This event is recommended for kids ages 12 and under.
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Ever dream of being one of New York’s Bravest? Or maybe that office job just isn’t what you thought it was going to be. Well, the first step to joining the New York City Fire Department is coming up in a few months. The filing period for the Firefighter Open Competitive exam #4044 opens on June 24, 2024. This will be the first exam offered in seven years. For more information and a full list of requirements, you can visit https://www.joinfdny.com/careers/firefighter/
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In the words of DJ Khaled, “Another one!” A new speed camera was spotted going up on Cronston Ave. between Beach 132nd Street and Beach 131st Street.
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The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy is recruiting for their Fellowship program, a paid six-month workforce development program for young adults (ages 18 to 25) focused on skills related to wetlands maintenance, monitoring, and restoration. For more information, you can visit www.jbrpc.org/fellowship
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On April 8, parts of western and northern New York will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun. As part of a state-wide “effort to protect New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul has announced that the state will be releasing “I Love NY” eclipse glasses. Has the governor ever looked at the ocean with a blinding sun glare? How about some “I Love NY” polarized Oakley’s for Rockaway residents?
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Spring is here and summer is right around the corner! So here’s a reminder to all our beloved 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. Thank you in advance for your continued support and participation!
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NYC Parks has announced that their lifeguard numbers are trending better than last year, but they are still looking for more manpower! They are looking for strong swimmers, aged 16+. The pay is $22/hour to start! For more information and to register, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/jobs/lifeguards
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Submissions for the 2024 Rockaway Times Photo Contest have been flying in. And so far, they are looking great! Remember, submit contest photos to Contest@Rockawaytimes.com . And only submit up to four entries! Have a few extras? Submit them to our weekly Local Color pages by sending those photos to Mail@Rockawaytimes.com.
