Ulrich, DSNY Bringing New Garbage Baskets to District
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich. Photo Courtesy of the City Council/William Alatriste. In an effort to combat area refuse issues, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park)…
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Schumer, de Blasio Announce $3 Billion for NYCHA Buildings
Photo: Billions of dollars will be pumped into NYCHA buildings devastated by Superstorm Sandy nearly three years ago. FIle photo. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Mayor…
Gang Members Charged with Conspiring to Murder Rivals
Seven reputed members and associates of a notorious South Queens street gang last week were indicted on conspiracy, weapons and other charges for the attempted…
Flushing Man Pleads Guilty in Stepmother Beating
A Flushing man last week pleaded guilty in the brutal attack on his elderly stepmother, leaving her blind in her right eye and with only…
Jamaica Bay Project Garners Votes in Nationwide Contest
The Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society has been named a top ten finalist in Solution Search’s “Reducing Our Risk: Innovation for Disaster Preparation”…
Woman Set Up Botched Robbery That Ended in Homicide: DA
A South Ozone Park woman last week was charged with murder in the shooting death of her boyfriend during a botched robbery attempt she allegedly…
Participatory Budget Voting Dates Set
Council Member Eric Ulrich announced this week the final ballot and voting sites of Participatory Budgeting in the Community Board 9 Portion of New York…
Four-Alarm Woodhaven Blaze Claims Eight Homes, Two Dogs; Fire Marshals Nab Ousted Tenant who Allegedly Ignited Inferno
Photo: The four-alarm fire that was set at 91-21 quickly spread to neighboring houses. Courtesy of FDNY. City fire marshals last week arrested a suspect in…
Board Member Demands CB 9 Chairman Resign Immediately
In an explosive email sent last week to all members of Community Board 9 and obtained by The Forum, a longtime board member called on…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Robbery Charges in Antoniello Murder
Photo: Gerardo Antoniello was gunned down defending his father during a botched Ozone Park home invasion in 2009. File Photo. Two of the men involved in…
Ozone Park Teen Allegedly Lured Man into Murder Trap
Photo: Friends and family set up a makeshift memorial to victim Jordan Santos at the crime scene on Edsall Avenue. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Bargaining With Your Pets Life: Low cost spay and neuter options could kill your pet
Photo: Making sure your pet will have surgery under the most optimum conditions is something that pet owners have to consider before agreeing to any surgical…
Wood No Good?; Schumer urges investigation of flooring company
Photo: Standing outside a New York City Lumber Liquidators showroom, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer this week urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately launch…
Jail Protesters Push Message at de Blasio Event
Photo: Members of the South Ozone Park Civic Association West last Thursday brought the organization’s message to the mayor as he toured Richmond Hill High School….
De Blasio Tours Richmond Hill HS, Touts ‘Renewal’ Program
Photo: Aimee Horowitz (at lectern), executive superintendent for Renewal Schools, lauded the signs of improvement at Richmond Hill High School as she joined Mayor de Blasio…