Beware of Phone Scams: Howard Beach Resident Harassed
Last Saturday morning, an elderly member of our community — who wished to remain anonymous for fear she’d be contacted again — was phoned with…
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Eyesores on Canal Irk Residents
Photo: Two boats, still tethered, have begun to sink in Hawtree Creek. Though the fuel of the larger boat has been pumped out, area residents are…
Crooks Rip ATM out of Cross Bay Key Food
Photo: Crooks this week drove off with an ATM that they ripped out of Key Food on Cross Bay Boulevard. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Tire Thieves Strike Again in Howard Beach
Photo: Thieves stole the driver side tires and rims off this brand-new Infiniti sedan early Monday morning as the car was parked in front of the…
De Blasio, Schneiderman Form Task Force on Immigration Fraud
Photo: Mayor de Blasio (r.) and Attorney General Schneiderman last week announced the formation of a joint task force on immigration fraud. Photo Courtesy of the…
Official Urges MTA to Clean Bridge Parking Lot
Photo: After a harsh winter, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week called on the MTA to beautify the Cross Bay Bridge parking lot. File Photo. An area…
Goldfeder Calls for Community Award Nominations
Photo: Assemblyman Goldfeder this week called on the community to nominate their own for FEMA preparedness honors. Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder…
Queens Leads Enrollment in Municipal ID Program; More than 100K applications received citywide thus far
Photo: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced last week that over 100,000 New Yorkers have applied for the IDNYC program, with 35,000 of…
Liquor Store Owner Charged with Tax Fraud
The chairman and chief executive officer of a Richmond Hill liquor store last week was charged with stealing more than $500,000 in state sales taxes…
50th Anniversary of Landmarks Law Celebrated in Queens; April is borough landmarks month
Photo: The Queens Forest Park Carousel, one of only two Muller carousels left in working condition today, was designated as a New York City landmark on…
Ulrich Office Allocates Funds for High-End Litter Baskets
Photo: City Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and Councilman Eric Ulrich on Tuesday displayed one of 120 new litter baskets headed for Council District 32. Forum Photo…
Man Convicted in Shooting Death of Woman During Robbery
A Jamaica man last week was found guilty of murder and other charges in connection with the shooting death of a young newlywed during a…
Body Found after Fire Destroys Vacant Richmond Hill House
Photo: The body of an unidentified man was found after a fire burned through this Richmond Hill house last week. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Cops Nab Duo in Alleged Armed Mugging; Gun not Recovered
Photo: Police officers on Tuesday rounded up two men wanted in an alleged armed street mugging in Richmond Hill. The gun used in the assault has…
Man Convicted of Assaulting Cops after Car Chase
A Brooklyn man last week was found guilty of assault and other charges in a June 2014 incident in which he led police on a…