The Rockaway Beach Riot of 1965 has become legendary in these parts: A police car overturned, windows smashed, 180 arrests, and law enforcement called in from all around the area. Steve Harter, a lifelong Rockaway resident, was there that night, and he tells another less sensational story. Steve not only presents a different perspective, but he also frames the events of that night in the overall history of Rockaway Beach. From his time in a one-room schoolhouse to the turbulent Sixties to the quiet town of Rockaway Beach today, Steve has been there, and we know you'll find his report fascinating, disturbing, and controversial. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind episode from the Chronicles!
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