Candidates Bash de Blasio at Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Forum
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Howard Beach native Tracy Catapano-Fox is running unopposed for Civil Court justice. By Michael V. Cusenza The Candidates Forum…
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Families Enjoy Ghoulishly Great Time at Annual Howard Beach Halloween Parade
By Michael V. Cusenza Hundreds of revelers on Saturday scared up some holiday fun along Cross Bay Boulevard at the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach’s…
Elected Leaders Reflect on Five-Year Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
File Photo Sandy ravaged south Queens, tearing apart neighborhoods like Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, and Broad Channel. By Michael V. Cusenza Elected officials on Sunday…
Cops Arrest Man in Richmond Hill Rubbing Alcohol Attack
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Cabezas allegedly shouted a racist remark as he tossed rubbing alcohol in the victim’s face. By Michael V. Cusenza Police on…
Sandy Group Lays out Priorities for National Flood Insurance Reauthorization
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato (at lectern) convened the working group that released its legislative recommendations for the NFIP on…
Stringer Storm Plan Could Save Taxpayer Dollars
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Stringer spoke about the report and plan over the weekend on Rockaway Beach. By Forum Staff City Comptroller Scott…
City Announces $145M in Investments to Protect Rockaways from Future Storms
Photo Courtesy of NYC Parks Conceptual Rendering of Proposed Bayswater Park By Forum Staff The City has secured a $145 million investment for up to…
FOUR MORE YEARS
Before we get down to business, we’d like to establish one simple ground rule that we will adhere to throughout this column: This is an…
Ulrich Bill Would Require a Majority Vote from Council before Removing any Statue on Public Lands
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office “This bill would block de Blasio and his hand-picked cronies from deciding the fate of any statue of City…
Senator Calls for Establishment of Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza If the pilot program works, “then we can expand it to other areas of the city, and if it…
Addabbo Lauds Law that will Provide New Death and Healthcare Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters
File Photo The Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps is one of five volunteer fire and ambulance corps that operate in the 15th…
Assemblywoman Presents Summer Reading Awards to St. Helen Students
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) on Friday continued her Summer Reading Awards Tour in Howard Beach at…
Attorney General Sessions Delivers Speech at JFK on Heroin Crisis
Photo Courtesy of DOJ Attorney General Jeff Sessions By Michael V. Cusenza U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday visited John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Special DEA Opioid Team Headed to NY: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of DEA Schumer called for the special DEA opioid team back in June. By Forum Staff The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will provide…
Peralta Unveils Bill to Require Massage Parlors to Register with State
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Peralta said the legislation “intends to weed out establishments that serve as fronts for prostitution, and prevent their proliferation.”…