Among the most memorable experiences in travel is sailing in or out of New York Harbor, past the towering buildings of Manhatten's distinctive skyline. There are the great bridges, Ellis Island, and the upraised torch of Lady Liberty herself. Whether arriving in the morning, or sailing in the evening, it is thrilling.













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Despite water that is "freezing, black, and flecked with unpleasant yellow foam", and being surrounded by streets "as dangerous as any in New York's poor outer suburbs", New York City's first official surfing beach opened at the weekend.

According to The Times, Rockaway Beach, described as "lined with apartment blocks, not palm trees" was opened to surfers after years of prohibition.

Surfing has long been popular at Rockaway, the newspaper reports, but until now anyone catching waves has done to illegally because of an 1850 law that prevents access to beaches or stretches of water that do not have a lifeguard on duty.

The Times reports that, in times gone by, police would occasionally enforce the law by issuing court summonses to surfers as they left the water but, although some were fined, most cases were dismissed.

Adrian Benepe, New York Commissioner for Parks, is quoted as saying: "We have always thought the ticketing of surfers was faintly ridiculous. We have decided that enough is enough - it is time to allow these people to surf on their own beach."

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Memorial 4 January
Patronage death of children; in-law problems; loss of parents; opposition of Church authorities; people ridiculed for their piety;
Initiated the parochial school system in America

We must pray without ceasing, in every occurrence and employment of our lives - that prayer which is rather a habit of lifting up the heart to God as in a constant communication with Him.

The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner he wills it; and thirdly to do it because it is his will.

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