First Responder Bills Pass Senate, Under Review in Assembly
Photo: The state Senate has passed three pieces of legislation that focus on first responders. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza While the City Council earlier…
Howard Beach
Auto Accident Leads to Drug Stash
A Howard Beach driver last Saturday afternoon went from a busted car to just plain busted after a drug stash allegedly spilled from his auto…
Legislators Looking to Aid Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
Photo: Agencies such as the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department would benefit from the passage of a set of bills currently in the state Legislature….
Senate and Assembly Approve Elder Abuse Bill
After gaining approval in both the Senate and Assembly, a bill which authorizes state agencies to conduct a public campaign to draw attention to elder…
Howard Beach Relay Recalls Cancer Victims, Celebrates Survivors
United against a common enemy, hundreds of participants, supporters and volunteers last Saturday helped raise more than $50,000 at the American Cancer Society Relay for…
DOT Queens Commissioner Tours Southern Borough Communities
Photo: Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic President Joann Ariola (from l.) discusses roadway issues in her community with Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, DOT Queens Borough Planner Craig Chin, and…
Community Continues to Give in Valentina’s Name; Raise thousands at Gold’s Gym for children’s hospital
Howard Beach has not forgotten the little girl with the huge heart. You can still see it in the red balloons and bows, some new,…
AMCA Wraps up School Year with Inaugural Spirit Day
Photo: Pull!! Ave Maria Catholic Academy students get into a Tug of War on Spirit Day. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Less than a week…
Bill Would Strengthen Infrastructure Theft Law
Two weeks ago, brash thieves brought public transportation in parts of Howard Beach and Ozone Park to its knees after stealing hundreds of feet of…
Ozone Howard Battles Breast Cancer
Ozone Howard held its annual “BATTLE AGAINST BREAST CANCER” tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. Eighteen teams from Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island participated. A…
Addabbo Questions JFK, LaGuardia Cyber Security at Hearing
Photo: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. expressed his concerns regarding cyber security at the city’s airports during a joint Senate hearing last week. Photo Courtesy of…
Goldfeder Kicks off Summer Reading Challenge
Photo: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has called on area students to accept his 2015 Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder…
Senate Votes to Approve Senior Water Bill Discount
The state Senate has voted to give city seniors the opportunity not to get soaked by water bills. Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) this…
Area Recycling Event Brings in Tons of Paper and E-Waste
Photo: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (l.) lends a helping hand last October at the bi-annual Recycling Day event in Forest Park. Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s…
MTA Copper Heist Leaves Security, Traffic Questions
Photo: Copper cable thieves left little to cops, but myriad questions for commuters and members of Ozone Park and Howard Beach communities. Courtesy of MTA New…