Stars and Stripes and Howard Beach
Prima Pasta & Café last Saturday hosted a special Flag Day event. During the momentous gathering, Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic President Joann Ariola formally named…
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State’s COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Across Commercial Settings
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “What New York has done is extraordinary. Not only do we have the lowest COVID positivity rate…
Five Charged in Massive COVID Fraud Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google Keimi Nunez’s Woodhaven residence. By Forum Staff Five people, including current and former employees of JetBlue, have been charged with stealing…
New Kew Gardens Interchange Ramps Done
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Two new exit ramps at the ever-congested Kew Gardens Interchange have been completed. By Forum Staff Two new exit ramps at…
Key Jamaica Bay Bill Passes Legislature
Forum Photo Courtesy of Michael V. Cusenza A bill that would increase the standard of materials placed into Jamaica Bay’s borrow pits has passed both the Assembly…
Child Water Safety Bill Heads to Cuomo’s Desk for Final Consideration
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “One drowning death is one too many, particularly when research shows swimming lessons help to significantly reduce the likelihood…
Ulrich Announces Queens Symphony Orchestra Concerts for Woodhaven, Howard Beach
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office An opera-themed concert at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach from a previous year. By Forum Staff Councilman…
Borough Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Tied to INVEST in America Act
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Tdorante10 The Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road station. By Forum Staff Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) has helped secure nearly $20 million…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Defaced with Hate Graffiti
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Holden’s Office The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst Park was defiled last week. By Michael V. Cusenza Just two days after…
Elmhurst Man Charged with Hate Crime for Allegedly Scrawling Swastikas in his Neighborhood
Photo Courtesy of Google Bahamonde allegedly painted swastikas on green construction-site fencing on 54th Avenue and on 90th Street in Elmhurst. By Forum Staff An…
Hearing Aids
Area NYPD officials recently sat down with community leaders to develop a plan to address a persistent quality of life concern in Lindenwood: noise. For…
Senate, Assembly Approve Breezy Sandy Bill
File Photo Superstorm Sandy tore through Breezy Point and surrounding Rockaway communities in October 2012. By Michael V. Cusenza The State Senate and Assembly have…
Locked up since 1997, Trio Released from Prison after Murder Charges Dismissed
Photo Courtesy of Anna Schwarz A Go Fund Me crowdsourcing account has been set up by the defendants’ legal team. As of Wednesday afternoon it…
LaGuardia Outer Roadway Network Completed
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo said “the new roadway network puts LaGuardia Airport well on the way to becoming one…
Borough Pols Push for Federal Funding to Fight Maternal Mortality at Elmhurst Hospital
File Photo “In this hospital, it doesn’t matter if you have insurance, if you have papers—they treat you as a human being first,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said…