Lights On Celebrated at Jamaica Middle School
PHOTO: The College and Career Preparedness Program, sponsored by The Child Center of NY, is one of the successful afterschool projects at Basie Beacon. Pictured…
Neighborhoods
Howard Beach Homeowners Sign with Sandy Firm to Fight FEMA Fraud; Retain attorneys featured at Forum flood insurance Town Halls
PHOTO: Nearly two-dozen Howard Beach homeowners have retained the services of attorneys Bill Kelly (seated at front table) and Brian Houghtaling (standing with laptop) as…
Learning the NYPD Way on Career Day
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Community Affairs Many future Finest turned out to Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica last weekend for the NYPD’s Queens Community Career Day….
Angels On The Bay Marks 21 Years of Charity; Benefit Ball also celebrates life and legacy of Valentina Marie Allen
PHOTO: Angels On The Bay Board of Directors on Tuesday trumpeted more than two decades of charitable fundraising, and the fighting spirit of Valentina Marie…
Former City Councilman Tom Ognibene Dies at 71
PHOTO: Former City Councilman Tom Ognibene succumbed to cancer this week. Photo Courtesy of Christ the King Regional High School Former City Councilman Tom Ognibene…
South Ozone Park Man Found Shot to Death Inside Car Near his Home
PHOTO: Investigators last Sunday analyzed the crime scene on 120th Street. Forum Photo by Richard York A South Ozone Park man last Sunday was…
Fire Destroys Cross Bay Convenience Store
PHOTO: Forum Photos by Richard York An early morning fire last Saturday ripped through a Howard Beach convenience store, completely gutting the long-standing establishment, according…
Addabbo to Host Mobile Office Hours at Broad Channel Library
Photo Courtesy of NY Senate State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) announced on Monday that he’ll be holding mobile office hours in Broad…
Revelers Color Cross Bay Green, White, & Red at Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade
PHOTO: Parade Grand Marshal Msgr. Jamie Gigantello, vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn, cut the ribbon on Sunday to get the 2015 celebration…
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…
Getting Your Deal on in Queens, Part III; Two Groupon restaurant reviews
PHOTO: At O Lavrador in Jamaica, service is always top of the line, and the food is delicious. Photo courtesy of yelp.com In recent issues…
Richmond Hill Community, City Leaders Honor Jack Maple at Street Co-Naming
PHOTO: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (l. to r.), City Councilman Eric Ulrich, and Deputy Commissioner John Miller helped the Maple family on Monday as they…
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…
Ulrich, Woodhaven BID Announce Retail Analysis of Jamaica and 101st Avenues
PHOTO: Part of the $22,000 allocated by City Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office will go toward a retail market analysis of Jamaica Avenue between Forest Parkway and…
Property Owner Responsible for Ozone Park Eyesore: Sanitation Department
PHOTO: The consistently poor conditions along the Woodhaven Boulevard service road between 101st and 103rd avenues have created an eyesore for Ozone Park. The city…