A Call for Tracking Sandy Funds, Repairing Jamaica Bay Bulkhead
From outlining a plan to ensure billions of dollars in federal aid for hurricane victims is not misused to calling on Mayor Bloomberg to repair…
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The Show WILL Go On
Last week, The Forum reported on the cancellation of the 36th Annual Family Festival at the Ave Maria Academy/ Our Lady of Grace Parish. Despite…
In Sandy’s Wake, Avella Vows To Fight For Queens Resources – Boro pres candidate focuses on community planning, education
As someone who has been involved in Queens’ civic and political life for years – he was, once upon a time, the youngest member of…
Borough President’s Race, By The Numbers
Political pundits and other followers of the race for Queens Borough President have argued for a while now that the contest is essentially a face-off…
Unico Spring Celebrates 40 Years Of Serving The Community
Perched on the front desk in its usual position, the photo of Rocco Sangiamo is a constant reminder of a man who, 40 years ago,…
The Key To Food In Howard Beach – A word on the supermarket situation…
Last week, I drove past the site that formerly housed Duane Reade—the ridiculous drug store as I used to call it–because I never saw one…
Man Rushed To Hospital After Car Falls On Head
A South Ozone Park man was rushed to the hospital this week after the car he was working on fell onto his head, emergency responders…
In South Queens, Fighting Crime with Fun
Hands clenched around a plaque of appreciation, 106th Precinct Community Council President Frank Dardani looked at the row of police before him and said their…
Avella Throws Support Behind Reactivating Rockaway Rail Line
Queens residents hoping to see the rebirth of the long-dormant Rockaway Beach Rail Line that, decades ago, ran from Rockaway to Rego Park, got a…
With Graying Of Queens Immigrants Comes A New Set Of Challenges
As New York City ages, so does Queens. The borough is fortunate to have some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the world, but…
So You Think Your Kids Want To Dance? – A Forum Primer
With the annual dance school registration period upon us, this week The Forum offers you some background information about the benefits of dance for children….
A Little Bit Of Egypt In Astoria
In the nearly 45 minutes it took us to find parking near Steinway Street in Astoria, I wondered what I could possibly eat that would…
Editorial: Throw Us A Lifeline
Say something horrible happens. Say you’re bleeding profusely or you’re feeling significant chest pain – you call 911, right? That number has been ingrained into…
Laundromat Perv Convicted – Faces up to seven years
A Howard Beach man arrested in March for sexual abuse has been convicted of one count each of first and third-degree sexual abuse and one…
Suspects Arrested in Dog Biting Attack – Restaurant employee says suspects knew victims, had problems
Two suspects were arrested on Metropolitan Avenue at the New China Restaurant located off 19th Street after they allegedly set their dog loose on…