CB 9 Members Ask Katz to Reconsider Evangelista Ouster
Photo: A majority of CB 9 members on Tuesday voted to send a letter to Borough President Melinda Katz, requesting that she change her mind and…
Neighborhoods
Asaro Sentenced in ‘Goodfellas’ Ozone Park Hit
A Mafia scion recently was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for his role in a mob hit carried out in Ozone…
Financial Services Mobile Centers Coming to the Community
Photo: State Department of Financial Services Mobile Command Centers will visit Howard Beach and Rockaway the next two Saturdays. Photo Courtesy of Dept. of Financial Services….
Long-Suffering Charles Park Ball Fields Repaired
Photo: An Ozone Howard Little League girls softball team practices on Tuesday afternoon on one of the repaired ball fields at Frank Charles Park. Forum Photo…
Man Convicted of Sex Abuse in Ozone Park
A borough resident this week was convicted of having sexual contact with two pre-adolescence sisters on five separate occasions in their Ozone Park home in…
State Pols Call for Collegiate Scholarship Applications
The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators recently announced they are now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded June 8 at its Annual…
Leaders Call on Congress for More Transportation Money
Photo: Mayor de Blasio last Thursday chatted up an MTA worker as he and fellow leaders took to the subway for national Stand Up for Transportation…
Symphony Meets Cinema in Ozone Park
The Queens Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening entertained Ozone Park and surrounding communities with a free concert at PS 316 on 101st Avenue. Last…
Addabbo, Miller Sponsor Recycling Day at Forest Park
Photo: This year’s Recycling Day event will be held on Sunday, April 26, in Forest Park. File Photo. State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and…
Eyesores on Canal Irk Residents
Photo: Two boats, still tethered, have begun to sink in Hawtree Creek. Though the fuel of the larger boat has been pumped out, area residents are…
Argument Ensues as CB 10 Meet Adjourns; Tiff Over Ownership of Juvenile Jail Property
Tempers flared last Thursday night at the closing of Community Board 10’s monthly meeting. Patrick Khan, a member of CB 9, signed up to speak…
Crooks Rip ATM out of Cross Bay Key Food
Photo: Crooks this week drove off with an ATM that they ripped out of Key Food on Cross Bay Boulevard. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Tire Thieves Strike Again in Howard Beach
Photo: Thieves stole the driver side tires and rims off this brand-new Infiniti sedan early Monday morning as the car was parked in front of the…
Official Urges MTA to Clean Bridge Parking Lot
Photo: After a harsh winter, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week called on the MTA to beautify the Cross Bay Bridge parking lot. File Photo. An area…
Goldfeder Calls for Community Award Nominations
Photo: Assemblyman Goldfeder this week called on the community to nominate their own for FEMA preparedness honors. Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder…