Al Stabile, Former Howard Beach Councilman, Dies at 68
File Photo Alfonso C. “Al” Stabile, former city councilman and Howard Beach civic leader, died last Saturday of natural causes. He was 68. Affectionately…
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How to Have a Kick-A Yard Sale
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Master Cruz As the weather begins to cool down and seasonal clothes are going back to the attic, it’s a good…
2015 AMCA Family Fest a Huge Success
PHOTO: Organizers told The Forum that this year’s Ave Maria Catholic Academy Family Festival was among the most successful in the event’s history. Forum Photo…
Goldfeder Visits Saratoga with Eye on Improving Aqueduct
With possible improvements to Aqueduct Racetrack (pictured) in mind, Assemblyman Goldfeder recently visited Saratoga Race Course for a closer look at the historic facilities. Photo…
At the Drive-In, Woodhaven Style
PHOTO: Photos Courtesy of WRBA The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society last Saturday set up their own time machine at Emanuel United Church of Christ…
Addabbo Center in Good Health
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently presented Dr. Marjorie Hill, CEO of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family…
Howard Beach’s Sirgiovanni Elected Governor of NY Kiwanis
PHOTO: Governor-Elect Stephen Sirgiovanni last weekend spoke at the annual Kiwanis District Convention in Albany. Photo Courtesy of New York District of Kiwanis International …
Schumer Launches NY Lottery for Ticket to Pope Francis DC Visit
PHOTO: His Holiness Pope Francis is set to visit Washington, D.C. next month. Photo Courtesy of Mazur/catholicnews.org/uk U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) this week…
Resorts World to Add Video Blackjack Tables this Fall
PHOTO: Resorts World Casino New York City has announced that it will be adding more than 300 video blackjack tables to the gaming floor later…
Seafaring Cadets Home after First Voyage
PHOTO: The Empire State IV has had an illustrious career as both a commercial sea vessel and as a training ship for SUNY’s Maritime College. …
Borough President’s Office Allocates $32M for Queens Parks; Katz secures $500K for Forest Park Bandshell walkway project
PHOTO: The George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell at Forest Park. Photo Courtesy of flickr/Simon Lee Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday announced an allocation…
Nail Salons Still Getting Manicured
PHOTO: Governor Cuomo announced this week that salon owners in the state will be required within the next 60 days to secure wage bonds depending…
Cops and Communities Come Together for Night Out Against Crime
PHOTO: NYPD Chief of Patrol Carlos Gomez (center r.) and Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff (Gomez’s r.), commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, join their brothers…
Riders Raise Funds for Worthy Causes at 2nd Annual Loop
PHOTO: Cyclists and civic leaders are ready to roll as the ribbon is cut signaling the start of the 2nd Annual Loop last Sunday morning…
The Swan Situation
PHOTO: A lone swan, thought to be one of a domestic pair living alone in Howard Beach, checks for food along Hawtree Creek. Mute swans…