Goldfeder Urges Inspections of Gas Lines in Sandy-Damaged Communities
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week called for inspections of gas lines in Sandy-devastated communities in light of a preliminary federal probe into faulty equipment at…
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Editorial: This Is What Happens When You Don’t Shut Up
Said a Facebook post by a woman named Katharine Lemansky, a.k.a. Katie Brown, who attached a photo of a beautiful chocolate Labrador, its muzzle taped…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
Patrons Pull Driver out of Car Wreck on Cross Bay Blvd.
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams Some Cookie’s Lounge customers sprang into action Monday night around 9:30 p.m. when a motorist lost control of his car…
Filing now Open for Neighborhood Grant Applications; Eligible groups could get up to $3K for community improvement projects
PHOTO: Neighborhood grants are provided by the Citizens Committee for New York and are awarded to community groups and public school-based groups working to improve the…
Goldfeder Honors 800 Students for Completing Reading Challenge
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder presented merit certificates to more than 800 students in south Queens and Rockaway for completing the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge. Photo…
Congratulations, Detective!
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, congratulated Community Affairs Officer Brenda Reddick last week on her promotion…
Giving Thanks to the Guardians
Photo Courtesy of the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center Families of the members of the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center and the Richmond…
Ridgewood Travel Agent Charged in Immigration Fraud Scheme
PHOTO: Dariusz Buczynski, who has been charged with defrauding undocumented immigrants, is the owner of Anka Travel and Consulting Services, formerly located at 71-20 Fresh Pond…
Key Food Rises Above Raw Deal from Union
Visitors to the Howard Plaza Shopping Center finally enjoyed some peace and quiet on Tuesday. For the first time in days, they were not met…
Mayor, First Lady Release ‘Mental Health Roadmap’; ThriveNYC plan pledges support of mental well-being of New Yorkers
PHOTO: NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray this week joined her husband, Mayor Bill de Blasio, in unveiling ‘ThriveNYC: A Mental Health Roadmap for All.’ Photo…
Editorial: Happy Thanksgiving
Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Doug Brown Turkey, goose, tofu, or turducken, as you have your fill this holiday, we at The Forum hope you will stay…
Pols Plant, Dedicate 9/11 Survivor Tree in Forest Park
PHOTO: Last Friday, members of the Richmond Hill community and city Parks officials joined Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz (l. to r.); One Stop Richmond Hill Community…
Bill Would Provide NY Vets with Insurance Coverage for Prostheses
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (not pictured) last week said he is lending his support to legislation that would provide New York’s veterans with insurance…
Veterans Advisory Board Convenes in Queens
Photo Courtesy of BP Katz’s Office The city Veterans Advisory Board last Monday held its first ever meeting in Queens at Borough Hall in Kew…