JUST SAY NO
Lawrence Byrne recently completed what has to be a gut-wrenching task—albeit one that he feels duty-bound to perform every few years. A retired City Police…
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Lindenwood Key Food:A Diamond In The Rough
Forum photos by Patricia Adams Just a small sampling of the vast array of freshly baked offerings in Key Food’s bakery. By Patricia Adams Some…
Ulrich Allocates $150K for District Clean-up Initiatives
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the series of clean-up projects on Tuesday on Cross Bay Boulevard….
Weprin Looks to Ban Single-Use Plastic Straws in Municipal Eateries
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office “New York State must be a leader in protecting our environment, food supplies, and water supplies for the use…
Borough Success Story Charles Wang Dies at 74
Photo Courtesy of NHL Former New York Islanders owner Charles Wang. By Michael V. Cusenza Charles Wang, a tech entrepreneur, former majority owner of the…
Borough Man Nabbed in Bust of Staten Island-Based Cigarette Trafficking Ring
Photo Courtesy of Google The ring’s transporter allegedly procured cigarettes two to three times per week from Atlantic Dominion Distributors in Virginia Beach, VA. By…
Free Mammogram Service Coming to Howard Beach
File Photo The free mammogram screening is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 156-02 Cross Bay Blvd. By Michael V….
NY AG:Fight Opioid Crisis with Drug Take Back Day
Photo Courtesy of DEA Visit clearyourcabinet.com to find out where you can safely dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 27. By Forum Staff…
NY Sends More Money to Washington Than it Gets Back: DiNapoli
File Photo “New Yorkers deserve to be treated more fairly in the federal budget,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. By Forum Staff The Empire State sent an…
NYFAC Board Calls for Internal Investigation of Autism Organization and CEO
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The NYFAC Autism Center has been based on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach for the past 20 years….
Ozone Park Civic Group Leads Fifth Shelter Rally
File Photo The City is planning on establishing a homeless shelter in this building on 101st Avenue in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza The…
City Bringing New Pedestrian Lighting Treatments to Jamaica Avenue
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich and DOT Commissioner Trottenberg have some fun on Friday on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven. By Forum Staff…
New FAA Legislation Directs Agency to Address Borough Aircraft Noise Concerns
Photo Courtesy of JFK International Airport President Trump earlier this month signed the FAA Reauthorization Act into law. By Forum Staff Key provisions to address…
Stringer Plan Would Nix Two-Tiered Transit System for Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx Straphangers
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Amanda Kwan The comptroller’s plan would positively affect commuters who use LIRR stations such as this one in Forest Hills. By Forum…
PLENTY OF ROOM
Many of us have been looking forward to this time of year for the last three months; since that first bead of sweat inched down…