Grateful Valentina Family Organize Holiday Party for Supportive Community
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza In an effort to show their appreciation for the Howard Beach community that has helped them channel their…
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Beloved Buddy Bench a Welcome Addition this Year at PS/MS 146
PHOTO: Using design input from her students, PS/MS 146 art teacher Jodi Tucci crafted the Buddy Bench, which was installed in the schoolyard in October.…
Tree Lighting, Santa Parade Ring in the Holiday Season in Woodhaven
PHOTO: Santa and Mrs. Claus received a proper Big Apple escort on Jamaica Avenue last Saturday from 102nd Precinct police officers. Forum Photos by Michael…
Ol’ Blue Eyes Turns 100
Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Remi Ramcharan That unmistakable swagger. The show-stopping showmanship. The piercing blue eyes. And that incredible voice, like warm caramel syrup on…
Parishioners Clamor to Name Newborn Left in Richmond Hill Church Manger; Custodian who found boy hopes child finds ‘loving parents’ and ‘good home’
PHOTO: A newborn boy was discovered last week wrapped in a blue towel in a nativity scene in Holy Child Jesus church in Richmond Hill….
Animal Allies in Queens, Part II
PHOTO: Many of the animals put down each day by Animal Control exhibit no behavioral problems, are clean, healthy, and already spayed or neutered, like…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
Giving Thanks to the Guardians
Photo Courtesy of the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center Families of the members of the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center and the Richmond…
Key Food Rises Above Raw Deal from Union
Visitors to the Howard Plaza Shopping Center finally enjoyed some peace and quiet on Tuesday. For the first time in days, they were not met…
Animal Allies in Queens Part One: Bobbi and the Strays
PHOTO: Kilter is 11 years old, an age well beyond what many shelters will take. This sweet dog is adoptable today from Bobbi and the…
Six Months Later, Community Still Helping Valentina’s Family Heal
PHOTO: Valentina’s mom Danielle Allen (l.) last Thursday passed out heart-shaped balloons to friends, family, and members of the community who have been touched by…
Howard Beach Native Earns Eagle Scout Rank
PHOTO: Newly minted Eagle Scout Phillip Granickas celebrated last Saturday with his parents, Peter and Barbara, and sister, Samantha, at St. Helen Catholic Academy in…
DA Brown Honors New Judge with Inaugural Diwali Award
Photo Courtesy of the District Attorney’s Office Queens District Attorney Richard Brown (c.), joined here by members of his office, honored Senior Assistant District Attorney…
Valentina’s Family to Lead Community in Day of Remembrance; Brave Howard Beach toddler succumbed to heart disease six months ago
On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3:35 p.m. Howard Beach will join the Allen family in marking the minute their beloved 2-year-old daughter, Valentina Marie, succumbed…
City Proudly Salutes its Veterans
PHOTO: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz’s Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Garden at Borough Hall last Friday commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…