Sweeping Plan to Thwart Rise in ‘Zombie’ Properties
Photo: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has announced an agreement between major financial institutions to adopt new industry best practices to combat the rise of abandoned “zombie…
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From Near-Fatal Accident to 106th Pct. Cop of the Month
Photo: Police Officer Michael Sardone celebrated his Cop of the Month award at the 106th Precinct stationhouse with (from l.) Capt. John Ganley, executive officer; Sardone’s…
Teen Boy Stabbed in Ozone Park Playground
Photo: Investigators on Tuesday afternoon combed London Planetree Playground for evidence after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the park. Forum Photo by Robert Stridiron….
Historic Area Parishes to Merge as All Saints Lutheran Church
Three area churches with a combined history of more than 300 years will close this Sunday and reform as All Saints Lutheran Church. Christ Lutheran…
Hip-Hop Artist Chinx Gunned Down on Queens Boulevard
Popular hip-hop artist and Ozone Park resident Chinx was shot to death early Sunday morning as he drove his luxury sedan on Queens Boulevard…
102nd Precinct Cops of the Month Foil Teen Robbery Trio
Photo: PO Nelly Goldman (c.) on Tuesday accepted the 102nd Precinct Cop of the Month award from Capt. Danielle Raia, executive officer (Goldman’s l.), and congratulations…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Dampen Rockaway Relay for Life
Photo: Soggy conditions on Saturday couldn’t keep participants away from the Broad Channel Athletic Club and the 2015 Relay for Life. Courtesy of Relay for…
Editorial: In Memoriam
Memorial Day, despite its somber significance, has come to be a celebratory event. The timing coincides with the unofficial start of the summer season, sales…
Fire, Police Unions Rip de Blasio Disability Bill
Photo: The city’s largest fire and police unions have come out against the de Blasio administration’s proposed disability bill. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Emergency Makeover Ordered for Salon Industry; After New York Times investigates, de Blasio, Cuomo call for overhaul
PHOTO: After investigations revealed labor abuses and potential health risks at city and state nail salons, Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo announced in recent…
Teacher Caught in Internet Sex Sting
A Bronx history teacher who lived and coached basketball in Queens has been charged with attempted rape and other offenses after being caught trying to…
Spring Home Special: Must Have Renovation Tips
HELPFUL TIPS FOR HOME FENCING By Eugénie Bisulco So you want to try a new fence around your property, but you aren’t sure where to…
Goldfeder Invites New DOT Queens Commissioner to Tour District
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has invited the newly appointed city Department of Transportation Queens borough commissioner to tour the 23rd District, especially intersections that…
Senator Calls on Feds to Transform Riis Bathhouse, Improve Jamaica Bay Pond
Photo: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the federal government to refurbish the historic Jacob Riis Bathhouse (above) and make improvements to Jamaica Bay’s…
HB Welcomes Assemblyman to Neighborhood
Forum Photo by Eugénie Bisulco Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) opened his new office on Cross Bay Boulevard last Thursday, welcoming visitors personally with cake and refreshments and handing…