The Wave

12/10/2024

12/10/2024

After one year in operation, the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field is set to close early next year due to shrinking asylum seeker numbers, City Hall officials announced earlier today.

Since November 2023, the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter has become home to approximately 2000 migrants. Photo by John Schilling After one year in operation, the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennet... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. U...

12/04/2024

Congratulations to Joseph Mazzola and the entire team at 129 Pizza on their grand opening today! Stop by Beach 129th Street for a slice now.

11/27/2024

Everyone here at The Wave wishes you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.

This week's edition of The Wave will be on newsstands on Friday, as it always has been.

11/27/2024

UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGE
Due to the potential heavy rain on Thursday we have moved Operation Feast to The B.R.I.D.G.E. Family Enrichment Center
217 Beach 92nd Street Rockaway Beach, NY 11693

11/26/2024

Holiday Boutique: Shopping Extravaganza 2024
Friday, December 6th, 6pm-10pm, Belle Harbor Yacht Club, 533 Beach 126th Street, Belle Harbor, NY
40+ vendors, 2 floors of shopping, unbelievable prices, gift raffles, 50/50, live music, DJ
FREE ADMISSION

11/16/2024

After some local advocacy and a promise from Capt. Carol Hamilton to increase police presence along the popular commercial strip, the NYPD 100th Precinct announced that two police officers from the precinct will now patrol Beach 116th Street as their new assignment.

Officer Nicholas Comunale and Officer Connor Moller started their new assignment earlier this week, just four months after both officers first joined the 100th Precinct from the latest NYPD academy class.

Officer Nicholas Comunale (left) and Officer Connor Moller (right) will patrol Beach 116th Street going forward. Photo courtesy of the 100th Precinct Locals may have noticed two new yet familiar fr... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. U...

11/15/2024

Sandee was everywhere, knew everyone, and was always available, attending meetings and events of all kinds across the peninsula. She was a vocal supporter of getting the ferry back and standing up for Rockaway at every turn.

Sandee passed away on Nov. 11, after spending a few weeks in the hospital. She had worked with Addabbo for over 20 years, and during that time, did a remarkable job representing the state senator, according to Addabbo.

“I believe a person’s longevity has something to do with their willingness and determination to complete a task,” Addabbo told The Wave. “Truly, Sandee Doremus was willing to help others for 22 years in my office and determined to complete that task until being too ill to do so. Sandee leaves behind a legacy of assisting and caring for others, creating an amazing everlasting impression for those, like me, who were blessed to know her. Sandee’s, and her late husband Jate’s, enduring love for the Rockaway peninsula means that Heaven just received some more Rockaway sand.”

I first met Sandee Doremus when I started at the Wave in May of 2014. Back then, NYS Senator Joe Addabbo had an office in the old Wave building on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 90th Street. S... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. Us...

11/06/2024

While most of Rockaway’s local incumbents soared to victory last night, one race remains “too close to call.” With an estimated 94% of votes in, Democratic incumbent NYS Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato currently leads GOP challenger Tom Sullivan by over 1000 votes in their rematch for State Assembly District 23.

NYS Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (left) and Tom Sullivan (right). While most of Rockaway's local incumbents soared to victory last night, one race remains "too close to call." With an esti... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. User...

11/01/2024

Live music is the soundtrack of Rockaway, and there's no better way to find where the groove is than reading our "Who's Playing" column.

Each week, I take a look at some of the live music and performers in Rockaway, Breezy Point, and Broad Channel. So, if you are a musician or member of a band and want to share with our readers where y... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story...

10/29/2024

NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. talks about his re-election campaign with The Wave's Community Editor John Schilling.

NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. talks about his re-election campaign with The Wave's Community Editor John Schilling.

10/27/2024

Keith Goldberg, Executive Director of CYO of the Diocese of Brooklyn has announced a series of 3 concert events as fundraisers for the organization.

Keith Goldberg, Executive Director of CYO of the Diocese of Brooklyn has announced a series of 3 concert events as fundraisers for the organization. Proceeds from the concerts will help CYO meet its b... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story...

10/27/2024

Early voting is set to begin throughout New York this weekend, giving locals the opportunity to head to the polls from Saturday, Oct. 26 until Sunday, Nov. 3. Election Day will take place the following Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Early voting is set to begin throughout New York this weekend, giving locals the opportunity to head to the polls from Saturday, Oct. 26 until Sunday, Nov. 3. Election Day will take place the foll... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. Us...

10/27/2024

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is expanding its Cancer Services Program, funded by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Funding from NYSDOH has allowed Episcopal Health Services (EHS) to expand its Cancer Services Program. Photo courtesy of EHS. Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is expanding its Cancer Services Progra... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story. U...