Madoff Movie Highlights Howard Beach Natives’ Connection to Ponzi Schemer
PHOTO: Michael Rispoli and Suzanne H. Smart play Frank DiPascali and Annette Bongiorno, Howard Beach natives and confidantes of Wall Street swindler Bernie Madoff, in the…
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TSA Finds Concealed Weapons at LaGuardia
PHOTO: A razor blade tucked behind the hat’s size label (l.) and a straight-edged razor, along with a small bottle of cologne hidden under the…
City Commission on Human Rights Now Accepting Requests for U and T Visas
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio this week announced that the City Commission on Human Rights is now accepting requests for U and T visa certifications, making…
DA Highlights 2015 Accomplishments at Annual Breakfast
PHOTO: Queens DA Richard Brown last week briefed city, state and federal elected officials of Queens at the District Attorney’s annual Legislative Breakfast held at his…
Addabbo ‘Thrilled’ to be SMGH Principal for a Day
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) last Wednesday acted as Principal for a Day at St. Mary Gate…
Katz’ Parent Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled
Photo Courtesy of the Office of BP Katz By Forum Staff The Queens Parent Advisory Board, chaired by Borough President Melinda Katz, will meet on Thursday,…
Ulrich Mulling Mayoral Run: Report
PHOTO: City Councilman Eric Ulrich “is not a declared candidate for Mayor at this time,” his spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday. File Photo…
More MS 210 Parents, Staff Reach out to Forum Regarding ‘Tyrannical’ Principal
PHOTO: Concerned MS 210 stakeholders flooded Forum inboxes over the past seven days with their accounts of the Ozone Park School’s interim acting principal. Photo Courtesy of…
Ozone Park Eyesore Will Get Makeover
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder (r) speaks with Dr. Joseph Birgeles, Principal at Robert H. Goddard High School, whose students and faculty have complained about a nearby dirty…
Addabbo Veterans College Credit Bill Approved by Senate Committee
PHOTO: The Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs has approved legislation introduced by State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. which would allow veterans…
Editorial: Mayor, May I?
So, one of Queens’ own may challenge Hizzoner in the next mayoral race. “Stranger things have happened,” said someone when we asked him if the…
Paid Family Leave Passes in Assembly
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. is optimistic that a family leave policy to help New Yorkers more easily take time off from work to…
Top Pharmacies to Offer Anti-Overdose Drug without Prescription throughout NYC
PHOTO: Naloxone is a medication that can prevent death when administered during an opioid overdose. Photo Courtesy of University of Washington By Michael V. Cusenza “Miracle.”…
Council Bill Would Protect Natural Disaster Victims from DOB Fines
PHOTO: A Brooklyn city councilman has introduced a bill that would help property owners recover and rebuild without having to worry about being fined by…
Goldfeder Calls on MTA to Clean Hamilton Beach ‘Graffiti Rocks’
PHOTO: After an investigation by his office, Assemblyman Goldfeder said he has confirmed ownership of the rocks by MTA New York City Transit and is…