The Wave

06/19/2026

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

Watch: https://youtu.be/mCM-m3Y5awg

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5taFtpltD8VpuFuZpVmoi1?si=l0sVgRT7SGKw8VPfFTuxPw

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

On this week's episode of "Rockaway Fridays with The Wave," Mark Healey and John Schilling welcome Jimmy Dowd, one of the co-founders of the RockStock & Barrel's annual festival, which is celebrating its 20th year. Mark and John will also talk about this week's top stories in the newspaper, including those about Rockaway residents and elected officials going to City Hall to fight for the Far Rockaway Trauma Center and Queenslink.

Watch: https://youtu.be/Pdq73PUR1ro

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76DtUjiEsVLcXi4XtSmcdg?si=oGGb6jz6TeqZ19SmN5jxXg

06/12/2026

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!

All that, plus your favorite columns like All In with John Jastremski, Who's Playing, and more!

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

06/05/2026

In preparation for the Tuesday, June 23 Democratic Primary, The Wave hosted a debate between Pesach Osina and Mike Scala on Wednesday, June 3.

You can watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify; the links are in the story, just click on the article.

Who do you think won the debate? Did any of the candidates change your mind?

Let us know by emailing [email protected]!

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 Democrat... You've reached your free story limit. Please login or purchase a subscription to view this story....

05/30/2026

The Wave is on the scene at Duane Reade on Beach 116th Street, where a car crashed into the store earlier today. No reported injuries.

FDNY is currently on the scene to remove the car from the store.

Photos by Katie Larkin

05/29/2026

*** 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.

05/29/2026

In preparation for the upcoming AD23 Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 23, between Pesach Osina and Mike Scala, The Wave 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.