Family, Fun, Food – AMCA/OLG Family Festival had it all
The parish of Our Lady of Grace in conjunction with the Ave Maria Catholic Academy held their 36th Annual Family Festival last week, and despite…
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Ulrich Opens HB Campaign Office
Eric Ulrich was joined by nearly 100 supporters on Saturday morning to launch the official opening of his campaign headquarters in Howard Beach. Among those…
DEP Goes To Vetro – Crews repair pipes to help eliminate flooding
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), continued work this week on Cross Bay Boulevard at 165th Avenue, after they uncovered a broken pipe underneath an…
Landromat Employee Gets Seven Years – HB man sexually abused customer
The 42-year-old man who sexually abused a customer in March after following her from a laundromat located at 85-42 Woodhaven Boulevard will spend seven years…
Man Dies After Howard Beach Bike Accident
A Brooklyn man in his 50s died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Howard Beach last Wednesday evening, according to…
Howard Beach Assembly of God Hosts Community Day
The Howard Beach Assembly of God welcomed community residents to a day of fun and food on Saturday at Hamilton Beach Park/Playground. There were games…
Howard Beach-Born ‘Bachelor’ Star Dies
Gia Allemand, a Howard Beach native and finalist on the reality television show “The Bachelor,” died Aug. 14 after reportedly hanging herself in her New…
For Children With Autism, Finding Expression Through Art
Despite being closed for renovations this summer, the Queens Museum of Art is continuing its work with families affected by autism through a series of…
Home Grown In Howard Beach
Howard Beach resident Salvatore Orlando, left in both photos, shows off the squash he grew. Pictured with Orlando is his daughter, Angelo Bonello, and son,…
The Show WILL Go On
Last week, The Forum reported on the cancellation of the 36th Annual Family Festival at the Ave Maria Academy/ Our Lady of Grace Parish. Despite…
The Key To Food In Howard Beach – A word on the supermarket situation…
Last week, I drove past the site that formerly housed Duane Reade—the ridiculous drug store as I used to call it–because I never saw one…
Church Festival Cancelled After Ride Operator Reneges – Diocese will sue for costs on behalf of parish
Howard Beach residents looking forward to the opening of the Annual Family Festival at the Ave Maria Catholic Academy were sorely disappointed to learn that…
Biz Owner’s Van Stolen, Ends Up In Illegal Chop Shop
Recently, a Howard Beach business owner parked his van in his parking lot in the early morning hours. When he returned, the van was gone…
Seeing Red: PS 207 Parents, Pol Urge City To Install Fire Alarm System At School – Almost nine months after Sandy, school still has no alarm
Incensed by the lack of a fire alarm system at PS 207 in Howard Beach, parents and an area legislator are pleading with the city…
They’re Back! Vandals strike Howard Beach, hit 3 cars
Rim and wheel thieves returned to Howard Beach on Tuesday night, striking three vehicles within a 7-block radius—two of them directly across the street from…