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Rockaway Beach

April 02, 2013

MoMA PS1 Opens Temporary Art Space in the Rockaways

The museum will host lectures, film screenings and other events in the space through the month of April.

Rockaway Beach

November 30, 2012

Sandy Shutters Rockaways' Largest Employer During Busiest Season

Madelaine Chocolate Company was wrecked by the hurricane, leaving 450 out of work.

Rockaway Beach

November 18, 2012

New York City to Demolish at Least 200 Homes in Wake of Sandy

Some 500 additional homes may be razed in the wake of the monster storm.

Williamsburg

November 13, 2012

North Brooklyn Businesses Join to Aid Sandy's Hard Hit Areas

From Brooklyn With Love is a new collective of businesses supporting Sandy relief.

Williamsburg

November 06, 2012

Reopened Brooklyn Schools Help Those Destroyed After Hurricane Sandy

Schools received an outpouring of support from parents, principals said.

DUMBO

August 20, 2012

Surf Shop Owners in DUMBO Wait for the Next Big Wave

Aegir Boardworks in DUMBO caters to the growing New York City surf community.

New York City

August 08, 2012

City's Best Skate Parks Let Boarders Escape the Daily Grind

Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned shredder, odds are there's a park for you.

Long Island City

August 07, 2012

New LIC Microbrewery Pedals Suds to East Village and Williamsburg Bars

The Rockaway Brewing Company will also soon open its growler room.

South Beach

July 26, 2012

Four People Injured by Syringes at NYC Beaches

Four New Yorkers have been stuck by needles at beaches in the last three weeks.

Far Rockaway

July 17, 2012

Renovated Rockaway Beach Park to be Unveiled

The park in Far Rockaway features a new lawn near Beach 19th Street and pavilion at Beach 30th Street.

New York City

July 16, 2012

A Guide to New York City's Public Beaches

DNAinfo New York has a round-up of what to see and do at the city's public beaches.

Long Island City

June 19, 2012

Queens Beachgoers Can Sip Suds from New Long Island City Microbrewery

The Rockaway Brewing Company also plans to sell growlers of beer in Hunters Point. 

New York City

May 25, 2012

Top Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in NYC

From park sprinklers to parades, DNAinfo New York lists the best ways to spend Memorial Day weekend.

Rockaway Beach

May 22, 2012

Boy Who Vanished from Elementary School Found

Police had been looking for Kyron Hilton, 9, who was last seen at P.S.183 in the Rockaways.