‘Cannibal Cop’ Wants A New Trial
Gilberto Valle, a former NYPD officer from Forest Hills who infamously landed the nickname “cannibal cop,” is seeking a new trial after a federal jury…
Mayoral Candidates Go Head to Head in Far Rock
The Democratic mayoral candidates who spoke at a civic forum in Far Rockaway this week may disagree on issues from whether or not to keep…
Hate Crime To Be Decided Following Attack On Gay Man At Richmond Hill Bar
Video footage may have cast an unexpected light on what initially appeared to be an incident likely eligible for hate crime classification, The Forum has…
2014 City Budget Deal Gets Mostly Warm Reception From Queens’ Pols
Although the final details of the city’s 2014 budget plan are still being hammered out by administration officials and council members alike, Mayor Bloomberg and…
Scrubbing Under Summer Sun, NYFAC Holds Successful Fundraiser
The New York Families for Autistic Children’s annual car wash drew about 130 volunteers to Lindenwood last Sunday and raised funds for the Howard Beach-based…
Friends of Rockaway Lands Major Grant to Rebuild Homes Destroyed in Sandy
For countless Broad Channel and Rockaway residents, being forced to live in homes that are skeletons of their former selves is yet another nightmare to…
In Ozone Park, A Haven for Skaters
Fixing his eyes on the expanse of cement ahead, Joshua Ortiz planted his feet on his skateboard and sailed over stairs in a move that…
Entourage of Burglars Hit South Ozone Park, Neighbor Says
About 10 men ransacked a home on 122nd Place between 149th and 150th avenues in South Ozone Park around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, leaving area…
Up on the Roof – Bloomberg joins Ulrich at Vetro for fundraiser
Soon to be ex-mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Howard Beach on Tuesday night in support of Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) at a fundraiser held…
Iconic Forest Park Carousel Landmarked, Civic Leaders Rejoice
The Forest Park Carousel, a 1903 structure steeped in history and beloved by the community, has been officially designated a city landmark following a unanimous…
Ozone Park Accident Sends Two to Hospital, Snarls Traffic
An accident on Woodhaven Boulevard in Ozone Park sent two drivers to the hospital, caused one vehicle to flip over and another to smash…
Man Rushed to Hospital After Liberty Avenue Stabbing
Once again, Liberty Avenue was a hotbed of police activity last weekend. A 46-year-old man was stabbed in the chest while attending a house…
Ozone Park Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Off-Duty Cop
An Ozone Park man has been charged with attempting to murder an off-duty police officer while the cop was responding to the screams of a…
Ozone Howard Girls Take District Championship
Tuesday night at Ozone Howard proved to be one of celebration for the Ozone Howard All Stars who handily defeated their opponents, a team formed…
Girl Scouts Give Back
Members of Girl Scout Troop 4993 and their Troop Leader Jacqueline Storm-Careccia have shown admirable efforts and generosity within the community. After the devastation…