City Updates Rockaway on Resiliency
By Forum Staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the New York District is in the process of receiving final approval for the East…
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The Time is Now
Around this time each year we often hear statements that begin with, “I can’t believe it’s been [x-amount] of years since…” These words quite often…
MTA Lauds ‘Substantial Progress’ of Sandy Recovery and Resiliency Program
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Marc Hermann The Rockaway line of the A train was severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy. Here MTA crews work on track north…
Richmond Hill Limo Driver Busted in Scam
Photo Courtesy of Black Tie Transportation, Inc. Bopari allegedly illegally operated a stretch Hummer limo similar to the one pictured. By Forum Staff A Richmond…
Charter Proposals on Nov. Ballot
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office There will be proposals to amend the City Charter on the back of the Nov. 5 General Election…
Civic Celebrates Woodhaven Leaders
The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association on Friday celebrated its 48th annual WRBA Dinner-Dance Fundraiser at Roma View Catering in Howard Beach. This year’s honorees included:…
JFK Agents Find Coke in Suitcase
A Guyanese citizen recently attempted to smuggle approximately 5 pounds of cocaine through John F. Kennedy International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced…
As City Sweetens Rikers Deal with $391M in Investments, Council Votes to Close Archaic Jail System
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Putting an end to Rikers Island is a mission that goes far beyond the walls of the jails…
Man Convicted of Killing Richmond Hill Resident, Beating Mom in 113th Street Home
Photo Courtesy of Google The attack occurred in August 2016 at the family’s 113th Street home. By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway resident has been…
You Hold ‘Key’ to Protecting Property: Cops
Area law-enforcement officials this week emphasized the importance of vigilance when it comes to seemingly commonsense actions such as locking doors or leaving your vehicle…
Never Forget Det. Randolph Holder
The Police Department and the city it serves and protects marked on Sunday the four-year anniversary of the murder of NYPD Det. Randolph Holder. A…
Addabbo Bolsters Push for Mobile Sports Betting in NY by Pointing to NJ’s Bank Account
File Photo “With New York not allowing mobile sports betting, our revenue will continue to be poured into New Jersey and surrounding states that have…
Howard Beach Man Indicted in Cop Attack
Photo Courtesy of Google Cops responded to the 59th Avenue home and allegedly spotted both Tabares and Morales Moreira fleeing the scene. By Forum Staff…
Jobs are Big Piece of JFK Redevelopment
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Borough President The JFK Redevelopment Community Advisory Council is co-chaired by U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks (l.) and Borough…
The Forgotten
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2015, 8.5 percent of the world’s population was aged 65 and over. This older population is expected to…