Tag Archives: newspapers

We Demanded the Sand–but THIS is Ridiculous!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by rockviv

Rock Viv is back! I survived Hurricane Sandy, which struck the Northeast coast of the United States at about 9 p.m. on Monday, October 29.  I sent a panicked text message to a friend a few minutes later that said: … Continue reading →

Posted in Planet Earth, The Land We Share, Water and waterways | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Celebrate Book Month by Rattling the Skeletons in Rockaway’s Closet!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by rockviv

The Rockaway Peninsula is a land of mystery.  Did you ever wonder why we have a yacht club without a dock, and a graffiti-covered concrete box perched on a deserted stretch of bay front beach? And why there is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Government-Rockaway Peninsula & Broad Channel, New York City Government, The Built World, The Land We Share, The World of Human Beings | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Mailboxes are not Bulletin Boards. Street Trees Belong to Us All. Norman Rockwell’s Paintings Do Not.

Posted on November 26, 2010 by rockviv

Home values are affected by many factors.  Exclusive zoning is critical, and a tidy-looking, tree-shaded street scene contributes value to all the homes located on a particular block. When I was looking for a new apartment six months ago, the outdoor … Continue reading →

Posted in Business and Economics, Creatures of the Planet (Non-Human), Meet Your Fellow Man, New York City Government, The Land We Share, The World of Human Beings, U.S. Government | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Who’s Your Daily? Who’s Your Party?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by rockviv

It doesn’t matter if your news delivery bag is red, white or blue. Be informed. Vote in your primary today, if you are registered in a party fielding candidates. Continue reading →

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