MEETING: Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
The Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic’s first meeting of 2016 will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at: St. Helen Catholic Academy 83-09 157th Ave. Howard…
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City Announces Effort to Help Sandy Victims Relocate During Reconstruction
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio and Amy Peterson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery. Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Forum Staff The Mayor’s Office…
Councilmembers Ferry Concerned about Five-Borough Boat Plan: Report
PHOTO: An exclusive New York Daily News report has revealed that several members of the City Council are worried that the de Blasio administration’s Citywide…
Students, Foundation and Goldfeder Team Up to Send Care Packs to Troops
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder (last row, c.) joined PS 146 students and teachers in sending care packages to military personnel stationed in Afghanistan. Photo Courtesy of NYS Assembly…
Mayor’s Office Gets Low Marks from Community Groups on Communication, Responsiveness
PHOTO: The lines of communication between the Office of Mayor Bill De Blasio and community organizations are frayed, according to some borough groups. File Photo By…
Improvements on the Way for Crowded, Oft-Delayed A/C Line: MTA
PHOTO: New York City Transit recently completed a comprehensive study of the A/C line, the longest subway line in the MTA system. Photo Courtesy of…
Woodhaven Civic Unveils ‘Busway’ Alternative to Rapid Transit Route
PHOTO: Defunct train tracks at Park Lane South. Photo Courtesy of WRBA Days after learning that the city Department of Transportation has decided to delay…
Civic Galvanizes Community Through Project Resolutions
PHOTO: Howard Beach Lindenwood-Civic President Joann Ariola said that by staying on top of government agencies and following up with elected officials, projects such as…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
Man Dies in Lindenwood Apartment Fire
PHOTO: An early morning fire on Tuesday claimed the life of a 90-year-old Lindenwood man who was discovered by firefighters in his first-floor apartment of…
United Civic Effort Erases Vandal’s Vulgar Display at PS 207 Playground
PHOTO: Community leaders quickly banded together last weekend in Howard Beach to remedy a vandal’s exploits at a PS 207 playground. Photos Courtesy of Howard…
Since June 1, Major Felonies in Howard Beach Down Nearly 30 Percent: Schiff
PHOTO: Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, detailed the latest crime statistics Tuesday night at the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic meeting. Forum…
Some Business Owners Call Health Dept. Letter-Grading System Unfair
PHOTO: Though his establishment has been awarded an A grade, the owner of All American Deli & Bagel Company in Lindenwood says the city Health…
Addabbo Dishes Details on DOT Select Bus Service Tour
PHOTO: State Sen. Addabbo discussed the Select Bus Service plan with The Forum in Howard Beach on Tuesday. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza With…
Waldbaum’s Watch
A spokeswoman at Stop & Shop headquarters in Landover, Md., told The Forum this week that plans to close on the deal for the Cross…