Elevator Repair Traps Seniors for Two Weeks
Some seniors at the Fairfield Arms Co-op went 14 days without leaving their floor when a routine repair to their elevator left them trapped without…
Howard Beach
No Felony Charges in Subway Death
The suspect involved in the subway death of a 20-year-old Howard Beach man will only be charged with misdemeanors, according to documents filed by…
Residents get discount on Cross Bay Toll
The only intra-borough toll in New York State has been partially eliminated for the residents most directly impacted — in the Rockaways and the…
Queens Landmark Sites Awarded
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced the winners of the 22nd Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. Newtown High School in Elmhurst and the TWA…
Legislators Demand Answers On Peninsula Hospital Closing
Following the late March announcement that Far Rockaway-based Peninsula Hospital will be closing, local legislators are demanding answers from Department of Health (DOH) officials. Earlier…
Howard Beach Man Killed in Subway Scuffle
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a Howard Beach man. 20-year-old Joshua Basin was killed when a subway hit…
Cupcakes and Cocktails Raise Big Bucks for Ave Maria Catholic Academy
The Ave Maria Catholic Academy held its 11th Annual Ladies Night Out last Thursday. Almost 300 guests filled Roma View Catering and were treated to…
Robbery at Resorts
An unidentified Queens man was robbed of more than $10,000 at the Resorts World Casino early Wednesday morning, The Forum has learned. Police sources say…
106 Community Council Meets
Auto crime is down in Lindenwood despite the fact that it continues to spike in the city. That statistic was one reviewed by attendees at…
Residents Balk at Bathing in Waldbaum’s Parking Lot
Residents of 95th Street called the office of The Forum on Monday afternoon to express their outrage over a man they claimed was partially unclothed…
Legislature Votes to Legalize Gaming
As part of a legislative package pushed through with redistricting early Thursday morning, lawmakers made the first step toward legalizing full table gaming in New…
St. Joseph’s Day
The Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation (HBCDF) hosted more than 300 people on Monday evening at Roma View Catering at their annual St. Joseph’s…
TD Bank Hit on Cross Bay in Howard Beach
The Howard Beach branch of TD Bank was robbed by a note passing bandit on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect was a male black…
Redistricting Finalized
It’s official. Congressional and legislative districts both have final lines for the next 10 years despite taking two very different paths to get there. In…
Happy Birthday, Bernie! Howard Beach resident celebrates a century of life — and love
It was 1912, the Oreo Cookie made its debut, Coca-Cola was introduced in a bottle, the Titanic sank and Bernard Gottlieb was born. One hundred…