Town Hall to Help Sandy Homeowners Finally Collect
PHOTO: Homeowners who were underpaid by flood insurance companies should attend Thursday night’s Forum-sponsored town hall meeting at Ave Maria Catholic Academy. File Photo …
Articles Written By: Eugénie Bisulco
The Swan Situation
PHOTO: A lone swan, thought to be one of a domestic pair living alone in Howard Beach, checks for food along Hawtree Creek. Mute swans…
Our Lady of Grace Sponsors Successful Car Wash
PHOTO: Forum Photo by Patricia Adams Last weekend’s car wash to benefit Our Lady of Grace and its soccer program was once again declared…
In Howard Beach, Ragtime Still Defining “Mom-and-Pop”
Angelo Gurino has been in business a long time, and he may have just about seen it all. Ragtime Gourmet Supermarket is this month celebrating…
DOT Announces Pay-Ahead Meter Rollout
The New York City Department of Transportation is putting their muni where their mouth is: our meters are getting an upgrade. The new muni-meters currently…
Howard Beach Skies Not So Friendly This Summer
The pleasant lilt of children’s laughter and the bell of the slowing ice cream truck. The sizzle of the barbecue. The melodic chirps of birds,…
Getting the Most from Your Home Appraisal
When buying or selling a home, refinancing an existing mortgage, or applying for home equity loans, a new home appraisal is often required. An accurate…
Savory and Sweet: A quick guide on how to make your own jerky and ice pops
The other day at a nearby Howard Beach grocery store, a customer/writer was alarmed to discover that her small package of beef jerky, meant to…
On Siding’s Side
Looking to improve the curb appeal of your home, increase its value, and protect it from the elements? Re-siding your home might be a wise…
Quick-Fix Home Improvements for the Frugal Budget
Photo: A fresh coat of paint in the kitchen adds value and a like-new appeal. Some decorators believe that “food colors,” like this veggie-green, make the…
All SCRIE-d Up
A recent New York Post article on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program caught the attention of one Forum reader from Howard Beach/Lindenwood. A…
OLG Pastor Says Goodbye to Howard Beach Parish
“It’s not that I’m leaving you. I’m taking your love with me.” Father Anthony Rucando calls his impending departure from Our Lady of Grace “bittersweet.” …
Landscaping Tips for the Beginner
With a small piece of land, the novice gardener or even a brown thumb can sculpt out a couple of patches of interesting greenery. The…
Helpful Tips for Home Fencing
So you want to try a new fence around your property, but you aren’t sure where to begin. There are myriad styles and materials to…