104th Cops Crack Down on Illegal Truckers
Following a recent spike in motor vehicle accidents in the 104th Precinct, police cracked down on trucks driving illegally in neighborhoods where residents have long…
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Designing Glendale
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is calling on Queens’ more creative denizens to put forward ideas for the group’s new logo. The organization will launch…
At Myrtle Avenue Street Fair, A Celebration of Community
Hundreds of people flocked to the Myrtle Avenue Street Fair on Sunday, when children – and some adventurous adults – gleefully jumped on the rides…
Vallone lands backing from Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
The largest union representing city police officers threw its weight behind Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.’s (D-Astoria) bid for Queens borough president this week, giving what…
Stringer’s wife, infant hit the campaign trail for comptroller candidate in Forest Hills
Perched on a bench outside a Forest Hills senior center on Friday, two older men watched as a crowd – a string of reporters, a…
Federal Judge Rejects Stop-and-Frisk, Prompting Divided Reaction From Queens
A federal judge ruled Monday that the New York Police Department’s use of stop-and-frisk violated the constitutional rights of minority residents in the five boroughs…
Now In A Field Of Two, Katz Touts Two Decades Of Public Service In Bid For Boro President
Leaning back in her chair in a campaign office crowded with young volunteers on Queens Boulevard, not far from the Borough Hall she hopes to…
For Children With Autism, Finding Expression Through Art
Despite being closed for renovations this summer, the Queens Museum of Art is continuing its work with families affected by autism through a series of…
After Decades Of Flooding In Broad Channel, An End In Sight?
For Broad Channel residents who have been plagued for decades by constant flooding, some long-awaited relief may be on the way. City officials told civic…
Foot Pursuit Ends In Arrest
Two cops were injured this weekend when they pursued a suspect through the streets on foot after he fled from his home following a domestic…
Let’s Dance!
This week begins The Forum’s tour of the local dance school world. Over the next few weeks, we’d like to share with you some of…
From Fighting Dementia to Living Longer, Plenty of Reasons for Seniors to DanceLet’sDance
For older residents, tapping their feet may not only be about having fun – it turns out dancing can do everything from prevent dementia to…
Dance Brings Much To Special Needs Kids
Dance is a terrific form of self-expression, exercise and creativity for all children, but to students with special needs, dance can make an invaluable contribution….
Dressing The Part
Parents, if you think “looking cool” only pertains to your child’s outfit at school, you are mistaken. It certainly is important at dance as well….
In Area Underserviced By Mass Transit, A New Subway Stop Is Celebrated
Celebrated with moves from the Knicks City Dancers and music from rapper Doug E. Fresh, the official opening of the Aqueduct Racetrack subway station and…