106 Make Burglary Bust — Asks for public help in reporting break-ins
Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale told The Forum this week that the precinct has been experiencing what he termed ” a nagging problem with a particular…
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Unlocking the Doors and the Truth — Dept. of Ed fails to identify policy that avoids safety and keeps public school doors open
As much of the nation continues to wrestle with various ways to safeguard school children—considering options from armed teachers to armed guards— the issue…
FEMA Flood Maps — 35,000 Buildings Added to Flood Zones
Revised flood maps released on Monday show that as many as 35,000 homes and businesses in the New York City metropolitan area will now be…
Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposed Budget Met with Resistance
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s final proposed budget left a lot of questions unanswered and angered several of the candidates running to replace him. Term-limited, Bloomberg submitted…
Senate Approves Sandy Aid Package
As expected, the U.S. Senate passed a $50.5 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy on Monday and now the bill will head to President Barack…
Parents Balk Over Schools Open Door Policy
Ever since the horrific school shootings last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, that took 26 lives—20 children and six adults— the…
No FEMA Aid for Houses of Worship — Congregations still struggling to rebuild
When Super storm Sandy pounded Queens in late October of last year, it did not play favorites with its destruction. It decimated homes, businesses, and…
Howard Beach Kiwanis Member Gets Top Post in Queens West
Howard Beach Kiwanians are celebrating a proud achievement this week after the Queens West Kiwanis Club held a regional meeting in Astoria to elect what…
City Council Questions Sandy Storm Response
The City Council on Jan. 16 grilled two high-ranking members of the government about New York City’s preparedness for Superstorm Sandy. Cas Halloway, deputy mayor…
Locals Deal With Flu Epidemic – Announcement causes shot shortage
With the number of flu cases being reported rising into epidemic levels, the decision by Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare a state of Public Health…
Lindenwood Alliance Begins Third Year — Recognizes Extraordinary Citizen Community Activism
The Lindenwood Alliance held it’s first meeting of the year on Monday, beginning the third year since its formation. During the course of the last…
NYFAC Appraoching Recovery
For New York Families for Autistic Children, (NYFAC), the road to their dream destination––a comprehensive autism community center in Howard Beach–– has been a long…
Crowley, EMS Say Poor City Plan Risked Lives
Failed policies and poor planning put first responders at risk and made response to Hurricane Sandy dangerous and difficult. That’s what a group led by…
Governor’s State of the State Address — Gun control, Sandy Aid tops agenda
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s fiery State of the State address last Wednesday, broadcast live from Albany, touched upon a variety of hot-button issues for New Yorkers…
Sandy Aid Package Finally Passes
Queens will finally have their Sandy aid. The House of Representative passed a $50.7 billion emergency aid package yesterday for the regions ravaged by Superstorm…