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Rockaway’s a Food Desert, Reclaiming the Waterfront and Other Misleading Notions

Posted on September 22, 2010 by rockviv

“Please look closely at real cities.  While you are looking, you might as well also listen, linger and think about what you see.”  Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities.  I was idling at the traffic light … Continue reading →

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Holland Seaside Group Chalks One Up for Light and Air

Posted on September 16, 2010 by rockviv

A close vote at CB 14’s September meeting could spell the end for Frameworks’ proposed 57-unit tower at 93-06 Shorefront Parkway. Continue reading →

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C-Span Should Have Been There!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by rockviv

I have to say I was impressed with the 60 or so Rockawayites who came out for the “town hall” last evening.  This was not your usual Rockaway gathering!  Eric Ulrich and James Sanders of the City Council jointly ran a tight, effective 2-hour meeting and … Continue reading →

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You can’t fight City Hall…if you can’t get to City Hall.

Posted on September 5, 2010 by rockviv

Fight for transit justice. Come to Rockaway Task Force Meeting on Tuesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 333 Beach 90 Street, Rockaway Beach. Continue reading →

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