Bill Cosby, Frank Savage hold court at York College
World renowned comedian Bill Cosby and financier Frank Savage brought down the house at York College last week, when more than 1,000 students, staff and…
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Queens families urged to take advantage of tax credits
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) is encouraging residents to take advantage of the state’s numerous tax credit opportunities and claim tax breaks that could potentially…
Ulrich blasts de Blasio over decision to not march in St. Patrick’s parade
Mayor de Blasio’s announcement that he will opt out of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Manhattan this year, citing concerns over gay marchers not…
Avella calls for Queens Library head to step down
After two weeks of facing both public and governmental scrutiny, Queens Library President Thomas Galante received one of his harshest criticisms when a northeast Queens…
Port Authority insists airlines must provide better wages, benefits for workers at JFK, LaGuardia
In a strongly worded letter, Port Authority Executive Director Patrick Foye this week told major airlines that his agency will insist on improved wages and…
NYS Dream Act close to becoming reality, pol says
Juanita Arias of Jackson Heights has big dreams since arriving from Colombia four years ago, and the accolades to back them up. But unless the…
At Avella forum, some testify that economic boost from hydrofracking is overstated
State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) held a public forum on hydrofracking in Albany last week, during which time individuals testified that the process to extract…
After strained relations, CB 9 leaders issue apologies
After months of strained relations on Community Board 9, much of it centering over tension between the group’s district manager, Mary Ann Carey, and chairman,…
CB 10 talks $50M flood mitigation project for Howard Beach
A $50 million flood mitigation project for Howard Beach will help to ensure that the kind of devastation wrought during Hurricane Sandy will never hit…
Stories of Sandy recovery shine at West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department dinne
They have come a long way since the floodwaters of Superstorm Sandy left them soaked and at a standstill. Members of the West Hamilton Beach…
Two-year-old battling rare blood disorder finds donor, Owen Hogan returns from hospital to elated family
There is no place like home. For 2-year-old Owen Hogan and his family, that statement could not be more true. In November, The Forum wrote…
De Blasio continues focus on income inequality in State of the City
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered his inaugural State of the City address at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City Monday, when he vowed to…
Kew Gardens man accused of shooting girlfriend found with 10 pounds of pot: DA
Cops accused a Kew Gardens man of shooting his girlfriend in the head and then lying about it in an attempt to save her, Queens…
Biden ‘somewhat accurate’ on LaGuardia slam: Port Authority exec director
Vice President Joe Biden’s remarks that LaGuardia Airport is reminiscent of a third world country were not “unflattering,” Port Authority Executive Director Patrick Foye told…
At JFK Airport, Beatles fans celebrate 50th anniversary of British invasion
While there was not the same mass pandemonium at JFK International Airport last Thursday that occurred 50 years ago, Beatles fans from all over the…