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Far Rockaway offers a unique blend of laid-back beach town and bustling urban life. The community is tight-knit and resilient, with a strong sense of pride and a welcoming spirit. You'll find a mix of generations, cultures, and lifestyles all coexisting harmoniously.

Downtown Far Rockaway
COMMUNITY GUIDE · FAR ROCKAWAY
Far Rockaway, Queens County

City Snapshot

Population

40

County

Queens County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$82,431

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Emergency Department

This Week

Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson

2026-06-14

Board of Ed Meeting

2026-06-14

Get the Led Out

2026-06-14 at 11:00 PM

Breakfast with Dad

2026-06-15

Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design

Coping with COVID Forum

2026-06-15

Long Beach High School

Community Leaders

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party