Category Archives: Howard Beach
The Howard Beach Kiwanis celebrated their 50th anniversary at a gala dinner held at Russo’s on the Bay last Friday evening. A packed audience comprised of community residents, club members and dignitaries flocked to the event that marked a half century of community achievement by the club. It all began on Feb. 1, 1962 when Karl Albrecht, Ed Goshen, Cosmo Giamundo and Anthony Russo, all of whom were present at the celebration, joined together with a small group of residents … Continue reading
In a shocking announcement at 10 this morning, Republican City Councilman Eric Ulrich posted a video saying he will challenge Democrat Joe Addabbo for his New York State Senate seat. Just this week, City and State reported that Ulrich, a second-term councilman, was unlikely to run for senate. He is, however, a top choice of Queens GOP officials. The 27-year-old is viewed as a rising star on the Republican horizon. Addabbo and Ulrich will battle for the 15th District, … Continue reading
Almost 70 years passed between the time Anton Dietrich Jr. was wounded during a battle in North Africa and when he received a Purple Heart for his bravery just last week. Dietrich is a 93-year-old WWII Army veteran who lives in Richmond Hill. He fought in Tunisia, landed in Sicily as well as Normandy, and spent 32 months at Walter Reed Medical Center when a mortar shell tore into his legs, arm and back. Dietrich was awarded a host of … Continue reading
As another Queens hospital closes, concern is growing on Community Board 5 that there’s an epidemic lack of beds in the borough. At CB 5’s meeting last week, the chairman of the board’s Health and Human Services Committee introduced a resolution urging local politicians to find a fix. Bob Cermeli, the committee chair, said he’s seen too many bankrupt or shuttered hospitals leading to a systemic crisis of space. “We’re always in constant threat of disasters, man-made, natural, and if … Continue reading
Sub-standard conditions at the Waldbaum’s store on Cross Bay Boulevard have reared their ugly head again despite a report card issued by The Forum in last weeks issue, which actually informed our readers of some improvements at the store. The last two months have seen articles in this newspaper detailing conditions at the store: rodent droppings on the shelves, outdated meat and dairy products, spoiled produce and the lack of merchandise, especially sale items. Within two weeks of the first … Continue reading
The Queens Public Library is introducing a pilot program that will allow people to rent e-readers from its central branch in Jamaica. The program, which started on April 12, has 50 e-readers available and allows people with a library card and a photo ID to take out the device for free. They can rent it for seven days and have the option of renewing it twice before returning it. The e-readers have books on five different themes: best sellers, romances, … Continue reading
It was no ordinary Saturday morning in the basement hall of St. Barnabas Church in Howard Beach this past weekend when more than 100 local hoofers gathered together to do what they love best—dance. Only this time it wasn’t just their feet moving to the music—it was their hearts. Students from at least two area dance schools, Fazio and Steps Ahead, donated at least $50 each to participate in the First Annual Dancing Toward a Cure, to benefit the upcoming … Continue reading
The International Society of SS. Cosma & Damiano hosted a capacity crowd in celebration of their 20th Annual Dinner Dance at Roma View Catering on Saturday evening D. Marjorie Centrone and John Gurino, Sr. were honored as the Italian-American Businesswoman and Businessman of 2012. Both honorees were presented with proclamations and citations from City Councilman Eric Ulrich, Sen. Joe Addabbo and Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder. The evening was punctuated by a surprise visit from Howard Beach American Idol star Pia Toscano, … Continue reading
Last Wednesday, April 12, at approximately 11 a.m., two police officers observed a 1998 Honda being driven in a reckless manner northbound on Cross Bay Boulevard near 164th Avenue. After following the vehicle several blocks down to 159th Avenue, the officers pulled the vehicle over. As the officers prepared to approach the car, the operator opened the door and fled across the boulevard. Additional officers in the vicinity observed the action taking place and after a short pursuit were able … Continue reading
Directors of the Our Lady of Grace Soccer Program offered a very special thanks to the International Society of SS. Cosma and Damiano for their generous and continued support at the society’s 20 Annual Dinner. Dr. Jerry Antonino, Athletic Director of the program, praised the charity before a packed house at Roma View Catering last Saturday night. “Your continued support over the years has allowed our program to flourish and grow,” Antonino said, “and has provided or dedicated staff of … Continue reading
To curb potentially hazardous materials from being poured into Jamaica Bay, local watchdog groups and legislators are working together on legislation that would prevent such materials from entering the bay in the future. According to Dan Mundy Jr., vice president of local bay watchdog group Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, the problem centers around a longstanding issue of using of sub-quality dredge material to fill borrow pits in the bay. According to the Dredged Material Management Plan for the Port of New … Continue reading
Members of Community Education Council 27 (CEC) discussed changes to how special education will affect the way a child with special needs will learn in school at their latest meeting on Monday, April 16. Michele Lloyd-Bey, the community superintendent for district 27, presented the special education reform plan to CEC members and residents, which will affect all schools citywide. She spoke about the plan as how it affects district 27, which covers Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, … Continue reading
On Saturday evening, the International Society of SS. Cosma and Damiano will host their 20th Annual Dinner Dance at Roma View Catering and will recognize two Howard Beach icons as their prime honorees. Domenica Marjorie Centrone and John Gurino Sr. will be honored as the Italian-American Businessman and Woman of the Year. The honorees are as synonymous with Howard Beach as are fond memories of the Bow Wow, Pizza City and so many other integral components of the communities history. … Continue reading
It’s official—Peninsula Hospital is now closed, as of Monday, April 9. The troubled hospital closed its doors after 104 years Monday, despite a last-minute attempt by a hospital fellow and former employee to stop the closure via an injunction. The closure of the hospital leaves more than 1,000 people out of work and local residents down one hospital, the closest option now being St. John’s Episcopal Hospital on Beach 19th Street. The state Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Tuesday that … Continue reading
An early morning blaze broke out at the Ardsley apartment complex in Lindenwood on Saturday around 7:30. The fire started in a fourth floor apartment in the six-floor building at 153-25 88th St., near 155th Avenue, and according to FDNY officials was the result of careless smoking. Units arrived at the building and were informed about the exact location of the fire by a maintenance worker. Firefighters went directly to the third floor, and then climbed upto the fourth … Continue reading