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City to Study Extending Ferry Service to Eastern Rockaway, Councilman Says

Arverne

June 13, 2013

City to Study Extending Ferry Service to Eastern Rockaway, Councilman Says

The Economic Development Corporation will examine whether a second stop would make sense.

Rockaway Ferry Service Extended Another Six Weeks

Rockaway Park

May 28, 2013

Rockaway Ferry Service Extended Another Six Weeks

Weekday ferry service between the Rockaways and Manhattan will continue for at least another six weeks.

A Train Subway to Resume Service to Rockaways

New York City

May 16, 2013

A Train Subway to Resume Service to Rockaways

Subway service on the A train to the Rockaways will resume on May 30, the governor announced Thursday.

Decomposing Body Found in the Rockaways, Police Say

Arverne

April 05, 2013

Decomposing Body Found in the Rockaways, Police Say

Police responded to the Queens beach community to investigate.

Family Mourns 24-Year-Old Woman Whose Body Was Found in Queens Marsh

Breezy Point

February 18, 2013

Family Mourns 24-Year-Old Woman Whose Body Was Found in Queens Marsh

The body of Marisha Cheong was found across from Bayside Avenue in Queens, police said.

Rockaways, Staten Island to Host Parks Honoring Sandy Hook Children

New York City

February 18, 2013

Rockaways, Staten Island to Host Parks Honoring Sandy Hook Children

In a move linking two of 2012's tragedies, areas ruined by Hurricane Sandy will honor Sandy Hook victims.

City Joins Yelp to Promote Hard-Hit Businesses Reopening After Sandy

New York City

December 20, 2012

City Joins Yelp to Promote Hard-Hit Businesses Reopening After Sandy

The city's new initiative promotes local businesses in some of Sandy's hardest hit neighborhoods.

'Irish Day of Action' to Bring Christmas Relief for Sandy Victims

New York City

December 11, 2012

'Irish Day of Action' to Bring Christmas Relief for Sandy Victims

A coalition of Irish and Irish-American groups are heading to areas hardest-hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Keep Kids Away During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup, Doctors Warn

New York City

November 30, 2012

Keep Kids Away During Hurricane Sandy Cleanup, Doctors Warn

Debris from Hurricane Sandy is uniquely dangerous for children, according to doctors at Mount Sinai.

Elderly Sandy Evacuees Find Temporary Home in Empty Brookdale Hospital Wing

Brownsville

November 28, 2012

Elderly Sandy Evacuees Find Temporary Home in Empty Brookdale Hospital Wing

A vacant hospital wing got a second life as temporary home for elderly Sandy evacuees.

John Legend Joins Forces With Music Startup to Raise Money for Sandy Relief

Long Island City

November 27, 2012

John Legend Joins Forces With Music Startup to Raise Money for Sandy Relief

Songza is donating money to a relief fund when users listen to a playlist created by John Legend.

Helping Children Through Sandy's Aftermath

New York City

November 20, 2012

Helping Children Through Sandy's Aftermath

There are a number of ways to help children through the trauma of Hurricane Sandy.

LIPA Head Resigns Amid Criticism Over Hurricane Sandy Response

Rockaway Park

November 13, 2012

LIPA Head Resigns Amid Criticism Over Hurricane Sandy Response

Michael Hervey, acting CEO of LIPA, will leave at the end of the year.

Hurricane Sandy Destroyed About 1,000 Homes Across City, Mayor Says

New York City

November 09, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Destroyed About 1,000 Homes Across City, Mayor Says

Another 80,000 suffered water damage in the hurricane's floods, Bloomberg said.

Sandy Victims Face Another Evacuation as Nor'easter Blows In

New York City

November 06, 2012

Sandy Victims Face Another Evacuation as Nor'easter Blows In

A major storm will bring wind, rain and snow to the city Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.

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