East Rockaway, NY News & Events

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Vincent 'Bob' Ferrari, North Baldwin musician, dies at 105

He was 102 when he retired as conductor of Long Island's 18-piece Golden Tone Orchestra, composed of senior musicians playing classic jazz and swing.

Popular sporting goods store to open 2nd location

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, January 17

Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary

Jan21

Discussion of the thriller novel "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir

Where

East Rockaway Public Library

477 Atlantic Ave.

East Rockaway, NY

Phone

516-599-1664

Price

free

Website

eastrockawaylibrary.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350

Feb9

Post 3350, new members welcome, no meetings July-Aug.

Where

VFW Post 3350, East Rockaway

164 Main St.

East Rockaway, NY

11518

Phone

516-887-8170

Website

vfwpost3350.org

Medicare 101

Feb10

Jason Hrzich of American Senior Benefits will discuss the basics of Medicare, register

Where

East Rockaway Public Library

477 Atlantic Ave.

East Rockaway, NY

Phone

516-599-1664

Price

free

Website

eastrockawaylibrary.org

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