The Wave Newspaper

Rockaway's Award-Winning Newspaper since 1893. Covering Far Rockaway, Edgemere, Arverne, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor, Neponsit & Breezy Point.

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On tomorrow's "Rockaway Fridays with The Wave" podcast, @MarkCHealey & @JohnSchilling_ welcome @JoannAriola32 to the show to discuss the NYC budget and more!

Subscribe (it's free) to our YouTube channel at https://t.co/VGcOGRP5AQ

[Joann Ariola NYC Council District 32 @JoannAriola32]

There was a lot of good that was in this budget, and it is a shame that it was tainted by the mayor's ideological demands - demands which put all New Yorkers in harms way and will only lead this city down a path to ruin. The refusal to fund the 5th Firefighter on our engine companies, to adequately man our police force, or to raise the pay of our EMS workers, among so many other things, while overfunding the Mayor's self-serving, politically motivated agencies and projects, were unacceptable and, to be completely honest, downright dangerous.

Not surprisingly, the mayor put ideology over reality with this budget, and for this reason I cannot vote in its favor. That is why I voted no on this year's budget.

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

Included in this week's edition of The Wave, your 2026 Rockaway Summer Guide!

At your local newsstand now!

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On this week's episode of "Rockaway Fridays with The Wave," we discuss this week's front page, the permanent extension of QM15 bus service, and the upcoming Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 23.

Watch: https://t.co/cQCRUjMgnI

Listen: https://t.co/h4nMZAxIqZ

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

On today's "Rockaway Fridays with The Wave," @JohnSchilling_ and @MarkCHealey will talk with Jimmy Dowd, co-founder of the RockStock & Barrels event, which is coming back to Rockaway for its 20th Year!

Episode drops at 12pm! #staytuned

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

Today's edition of The Wave is at your local newsstand!

Rockaway shows up at City Hall to fight for the trauma center and Queenslink, the Irish Festival was a hit, and RockStock 20 is coming!

Please support local journalism, and thank you, as always, for reading!

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Early voting for the 23rd NYS Assembly District starts this Saturday, June 13. Inform your decision by watching the candidates debate key issues facing AD23

Watch: https://t.co/lP9J5LJ0En

Listen: https://t.co/XfwkDJmHlP

Send your replies to [email protected]

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

This week's edition of The Wave is now at your local newsstand.
#supportlocaljournalism

[Mark C. Healey @MarkCHealey]

The moment that Fred Wilpon gained 50% ownership of the #Mets following the 1986 World Series, everything changed in how the organization was run.

True, Fred was the team president from 1980 to 1986, but with Nelson Doubleday as chairman, and Frank Cashen as GM, the baseball ops was left alone, as Doubleday wanted it that way.

It was Doubleday writing the checks, Cashen making the deals (and hiring the manager), and Davey running the team.

Once Fred became a 50% partner, he now had the authority to insert himself into every aspect of how the team was run.

Cashen began delegating more and more to Joe McIllvaine and Al Harazin, which created even more moving pieces. Davey now had to deal with three GMs (basically), and Cashen and his assistants had to deal with two owners, one of whom (Fred) who thought he was a savvy baseball guy.

A once model franchise was changed irrevocably.

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You can watch the debate here: https://t.co/lP9J5LJ0En

You can listen to the debate here: https://t.co/XfwkDJmHlP

[Mark C. Healey @MarkCHealey]

The Wave Presents: The NYS AD23 Democrat Primary Debate

On Wednesday, June 3, The Wave hosted a debate between Pesach Osina and Mike Scala, who are both vying to earn the Democratic nomination for the NYS 23rd Assembly District.

The winner of the Democratic primary, which will be held on Tuesday, June 23, will face the Republican candidate, Tom Sullivan, in November.

You can watch the debate here: https://t.co/k2Qx2t3FSv

You can listen to the debate here: https://t.co/wQmM4Hl5eo

After watching or listening to the debate, please let us know who you think won the debate, or did either of the candidates change your mind as to who will get your vote in the primary.

Send your replies to [email protected]

[Mark C. Healey @MarkCHealey]

In preparation for the upcoming AD23 Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 23, between Pesach Osina and Mike Scala, @TheRockawayWave will be holding a debate (via Zoom) on Wednesday, June 3.

We are asking our readers, registered voters from the AD23 District, which encompasses the entire Rockaway peninsula, including Broad Channel, Howard Beach, and Ozone Park, as well as local civic organizations, to submit questions for the candidates.

Please submit all questions via email to [email protected]

Please use your name and/or indicate if the question comes from yourself or a civic organization.

We also ask that you share this with anyone who wishes to take part in this important democratic process.

Upon completion, the debate will be available to the public on The Wave social media channels.

[Mark C. Healey @MarkCHealey]

Calling All Artists!!!

Rockaway is home to many of the most patriotic citizens in our city, and we’d like to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the upcoming 2026 Rockaway Summer Guide!

This year’s theme is “Rockaway USA,” and we want a cover that captures the “Rockaway USA” feeling, while also shining a spotlight on a local artist at the same time. Send your submissions to [email protected] with “2026 Summer Guide Cover” in the subject line.

All submissions are due by Friday, June 8.

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

Remembering those who gave all.

[Joann Ariola NYC Council District 32 @JoannAriola32]

Our roads are falling apart, & NY'ers are tired of patch jobs that barely last. Enough is enough.

The @NYC_DOT needs to start listening to the people of this city, & stop catering solely to vanity projects.
Thank you for printing this @TheRockawayWave!

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[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

The latest @TheRockawayWave podcast "Rockaway Fridays with The Wave is now LIVE. Special guest today is @RyanSchwach who will discuss the AD23 Democratic Primary race.

Watch: https://t.co/e9My4dUN7l

Listen: https://t.co/cCZkz98eqm

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[NYPD 100th Precinct @NYPD100Pct]

MISSING PERSON: Jafet Elijah Jemmott, 15, was last seen on 11/28, around 6AM in the vicinity of Beach 73 Street & #Rockaway Beach Blvd. His attire consisted of black pants, a white tee shirt, a black hoodie and white sneakers. If you have any information, please call 800-577-TIPS

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MISSING: Help Locate Akira Carter, 15

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Akira Carter, 15, who was last seen leaving her residence at 81-04 Rockaway Beach Boulevard at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8.

https://t.co/Ej386wq1mb

[Sophie Krichevsky (she/her/hers) @skrichev13]

Some personal news, as they say!!!

I have been promoted to state editor here at @CityAndStateNY!

So stoked to guide the state team and to work more closely with @_rebeccaclewis (our newly minted state bureau chief!) and the incredible @KaitlynnLisa!

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

.@cherylwillsny1 talks to @CMBrooksPowers about her legislation on gender-based violence and how it'll get survivors justice. Plus, she shares her goal of making voting easier for Rikers inmates.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/S3YbLjS5ra

[The Wave Newspaper @TheRockawayWave]

@ksquared_rbny Excellent question.

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MISSING: Help Locate 15-Year-Old Lamyah Gentry

https://t.co/QVrRmPOrLM