Borough Success Story Charles Wang Dies at 74
Photo Courtesy of NHL Former New York Islanders owner Charles Wang. By Michael V. Cusenza Charles Wang, a tech entrepreneur, former majority owner of the…
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Borough Man Nabbed in Bust of Staten Island-Based Cigarette Trafficking Ring
Photo Courtesy of Google The ring’s transporter allegedly procured cigarettes two to three times per week from Atlantic Dominion Distributors in Virginia Beach, VA. By…
Free Mammogram Service Coming to Howard Beach
File Photo The free mammogram screening is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 156-02 Cross Bay Blvd. By Michael V….
NY AG:Fight Opioid Crisis with Drug Take Back Day
Photo Courtesy of DEA Visit clearyourcabinet.com to find out where you can safely dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 27. By Forum Staff…
NY Sends More Money to Washington Than it Gets Back: DiNapoli
File Photo “New Yorkers deserve to be treated more fairly in the federal budget,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. By Forum Staff The Empire State sent an…
NYFAC Board Calls for Internal Investigation of Autism Organization and CEO
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The NYFAC Autism Center has been based on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach for the past 20 years….
Ozone Park Civic Group Leads Fifth Shelter Rally
File Photo The City is planning on establishing a homeless shelter in this building on 101st Avenue in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza The…
City Bringing New Pedestrian Lighting Treatments to Jamaica Avenue
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich and DOT Commissioner Trottenberg have some fun on Friday on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven. By Forum Staff…
New FAA Legislation Directs Agency to Address Borough Aircraft Noise Concerns
Photo Courtesy of JFK International Airport President Trump earlier this month signed the FAA Reauthorization Act into law. By Forum Staff Key provisions to address…
Stringer Plan Would Nix Two-Tiered Transit System for Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx Straphangers
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Amanda Kwan The comptroller’s plan would positively affect commuters who use LIRR stations such as this one in Forest Hills. By Forum…
PLENTY OF ROOM
Many of us have been looking forward to this time of year for the last three months; since that first bead of sweat inched down…
Woodhaven Wonder Woman Maria Thomson Honored at Street Co-Naming Ceremony
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor; Renderings Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Family, friends, and colleagues of the Woodhaven legend beam…
Fall Fun at Forest Park Fest
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office City Councilman Eric Ulrich welcomed two very special guests on Saturday at his annual Fall Festival at Forest Park….
Ross Lied to me about Census: Meng
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Rep. Meng questioned Sec. Ross during a Congressional budget hearing on March 20. By Michael V. Cusenza Congresswoman Grace…
Bill to Permanently Finance Sept. 11 Victim Fund Introduced
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Rep. Jerry Nadler (l to r.), Sen. Charles Schumer, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have been adviocating for the Sept….