Scoring Walbaum’s
More than one month ago, The Forum began a series of articles that were highly critical of the operation of the Waldbaum’s supermarket on Cross…
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Burglary Rash in the 104
The 104th Precinct has been combating a high number of burglaries, it told residents at a local civic meeting on Monday, April 2. Capt. John…
Congressman Awards Missing WWII Medals
After five years of trying to cut through red tape to get recognition for his father’s service in World War II, a Howard Beach…
Police Probe Another Swastika in Maspeth
Another swastika in Maspeth was uncovered last week on the door of a business on Grand Avenue in Maspeth—almost a month to the day since…
Elevator Repair Traps Seniors for Two Weeks
Some seniors at the Fairfield Arms Co-op went 14 days without leaving their floor when a routine repair to their elevator left them trapped without…
12 Hurt in Maspeth Bus Crash
Ten students riding in a special education bus were taken to Elmhurst Hospital for observation Wednesday morning after a crash in Maspeth. Department of Education…
Cops Nab Queens Boulevard Bank Robber
Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the rash of bank robberies along Queens Boulevard in February. Sidney Williams, a 43-year-old of…
No Felony Charges in Subway Death
The suspect involved in the subway death of a 20-year-old Howard Beach man will only be charged with misdemeanors, according to documents filed by…
Public Hearing at Grover Cleveland Blasts DOE’s Turnaround Plan
Grover Cleveland High School got a glimpse of hope that they might be able to save their school Monday, and during a public hearing…
Mother Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
A 24-year-old mother pleaded guilty at Queens Criminal Court last week after she had thrown an infant girl she gave birth to in the garbage…
New Rule to Void Claiming of Dead Horses
After 21 horses died within four months as a result of racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, an emergency rule was passed to make their deaths…
Endorsements Fly in Congressional Primary
Endorsements in Queens’ Democratic congressional primary for the 6th District began rolling out in earnest this week. Assemblyman Rory Lancman won support from former New…
Editorial: Keep It Honest
It’s a strange world indeed—this one of community newspaper publishing. Last week we read one of our competitor’s editorials which devoted their weekly editorial space…
Cops Close Two Motels in Prostitution Raid
Police raided two motels and arrested five people last week in relation to a prostitution crackdown that undercover cops have been monitoring since December 2011….
Politicians Rally for Forest Hills After School Program
Students and parents clamoring to save the Beacon program at a Forest Hills school got a boost Tuesday from local politicians. Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi…