Night To End Alzheimer’s At Forest Park Carousel
More than 200 residents from throughout Queens gathered at the Forest Park Carousel in Woodhaven last Friday to take a spin on the wooden animals,…
Neighborhoods
Newly Refurbished Woodhaven Library To Open Aug. 20
The Queens Library at Woodhaven will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and the revamped 90-year-old facility that was financed by Andrew Carnegie will boast a…
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,…
104th Cops Urge Public To Beware Thieves At Gas Stations, Scam Artists
Residents in mid-Queens should be on the lookout for criminals who snatch purses or other goods left by drivers – particularly women – running into…
Crowley Challenger Caruana Opens Campaign Office In Glendale
Craig Caruana, a 29-year-old Republican running to represent the 30th City Council District, believes a return on an investment the residents of Glendale, Middle Village,…
In Glendale, A Promise To Fight Homeless Shelter Plan – But city says it would help women get back on their feet
A proposal to operate a homeless shelter for about 125 families in a former airplane factory in Glendale has incited outrage among civic leaders and…
A Call for Tracking Sandy Funds, Repairing Jamaica Bay Bulkhead
From outlining a plan to ensure billions of dollars in federal aid for hurricane victims is not misused to calling on Mayor Bloomberg to repair…
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…
Unico Spring Celebrates 40 Years Of Serving The Community
Perched on the front desk in its usual position, the photo of Rocco Sangiamo is a constant reminder of a man who, 40 years ago,…
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…
Man Rushed To Hospital After Car Falls On Head
A South Ozone Park man was rushed to the hospital this week after the car he was working on fell onto his head, emergency responders…
In South Queens, Fighting Crime with Fun
Hands clenched around a plaque of appreciation, 106th Precinct Community Council President Frank Dardani looked at the row of police before him and said their…
Avella Throws Support Behind Reactivating Rockaway Rail Line
Queens residents hoping to see the rebirth of the long-dormant Rockaway Beach Rail Line that, decades ago, ran from Rockaway to Rego Park, got a…
With Graying Of Queens Immigrants Comes A New Set Of Challenges
As New York City ages, so does Queens. The borough is fortunate to have some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the world, but…
So You Think Your Kids Want To Dance? – A Forum Primer
With the annual dance school registration period upon us, this week The Forum offers you some background information about the benefits of dance for children….