Police Take Down Ozone Park ID Theft Scheme; Two arrested after cops execute early-morning raid
PHOTO: NYPD cops last week executed a search warrant at a 2nd Floor condominium inside Park Village on Centreville Street in Ozone Park. Two men…
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Forum Tourney Raises Money in Memory of Beloved Howard Beach Girl
Thirty-five card sharks looking to spend an enjoyable Friday evening while giving to charity came together last week to play Texas Hold ‘em and raise…
Cuomo Signs ‘Breezy Bill’ into Law
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed the “Breezy Bill,” Sandy recovery legislation drafted by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (l.), who was also joined at the…
Motorcyclist in Serious Condition after Cross Bay Crash
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams A motorcyclist on Friday morning was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in serious condition after he was struck…
Pol Calls for West Nile Spray in Three Area Communities
PHOTO: After receiving complaints from constituents, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week asked the city Health Department to spray for West Nile Virus in Howard Beach,…
Ulrich Urges Jamaica Hospital to Remove Trump Name from Rehab Facility
PHOTO: City Councilman Eric Ulrich is calling on Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Nursing & Rehabilitation Pavilion building after what…
Carmine Agnello Arrested in Cleveland in Scrap Metal Scheme
PHOTO: Ozone Park native and reputed member of the Gambino crime family Carmine Agnello was arrested last week in Cleveland. Photo Courtesy of the Cleveland…
Forest Park Dog Run Gets $175K Boost for Upgrades
PHOTO: These pooches, who obviously already enjoy the Forest Park Dog Run, will look to make even more trips to it after it receives much-needed…
Summertime Sprucing in the 102nd Precinct
Photo Courtesy of the 102nd Precinct Members of the city Police Department Explorers and volunteers last week teamed up to tackle the scourge of graffiti…
All-Star Athletes Greet Fans at Resorts World Casino
Photo Courtesy of Resorts World NY Sports fans young and old last week seized the opportunity to chat up some of their heroes as Resorts…
Ozone Park WW II Vet Returns to Neir’s Tavern; 1946 wedding reception held at landmark Woodhaven bar
PHOTO: World War II veteran William Burlingame last Saturday held court once again at Neir’s Tavern with owner Loy Gordon (l. to r.) and Burlingame’s…
Pols Praise DA, NYPD as Members of Rockaway Gang are Indicted
PHOTO: NYPD Emergency Service Unit officers last week gear up for raids in Rockaway. Photo Courtesy of NYPD Area elected officials last week lauded…
Sign-ing On!
PHOTO: Area residents, civic leaders, and elected officials last week unveiled a new sign welcoming visitors to Hamilton Beach. Photo Courtesy of City Councilman Eric…
City Admits to Violating Law with South Ozone Park Shelter; Sex offenders reside in facility less than 1,000 feet from school
Photo: Residents of the upper floors of Skyway Shelter, including 52 sex offenders, have an unobstructed view of the PS 124 playground. This image was shot…
Alleged Wiseguy Appealing Shamrock Bar Murders
The Gambino crime family captain who was convicted in 2013 of murdering the two owners of the Shamrock Bar in Woodhaven over a spilled drink…