Queens’ Three Ring Circus — Senator, Councilman and Queens County GOP Vice-Chair Arrested
A quest to secure the Republican line in the New York City mayoral contest has instead sent NYS Senator Malcolm Smith hurtling out of the…
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Police Arrest Convicted Killer
A man who had been on parole for the 1990 killing of a Queens’ woman was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the attempted rape…
South Queens’ Lawmakers Urge Restoration of Rockaway Beach Rail Line
The abandoned 3.5 mile Rockaway Beach rail line was back in the spotlight last Sunday as a trio of Queens’ lawmakers and transit activists gathered…
A Wheel Pain… Rim thefts continue to plague car owners, police
What seems like the never ending rash of rim thefts in the Howard Beach/Lindenwood area continued this week, with another brazen strike coming on Monday…
Robbery Suspect Sought, Cops Ask For Help
Police are asking for help in locating the man seen at the left who is believed to have taken part n an attempted robbery several…
OP-ED: Putting Woodhaven Blvd. Back on the Fast Track
For the past decade, Woodhaven Boulevard has been a traffic nightmare. The daily commute during the morning and evening rush hours is sluggish at best….
112th Precinct Council To Address Rash Of Burglaries – Vallone Speaks On Safety
A recent spree of burglaries in the Forest Hills area has prompted swift recourse from the 112th Precinct, calling for a special meeting to address…
Queens’ ‘High-Line’ Plans Moving Forward — Environmental partner seeks company for feasibility study
An elevated public park may be in the future for a 3.5 mile stretch of abandoned railroad track on the old LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch…
106 Pct. Council Meeting Addresses Key Issues
The recipient of the March Cop of the Month Award at the 106 precinct is no stranger to being singled out for his exemplary work…
Poised to Challenge Crowley — Middle Village activist to focus on budget, business
After months of exploring a potential run against Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), civic activist Craig Caruana said this week he is likely poised to…
Congress Comes to Middle Village
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she will bring Congress to Queens by holding her first “Congress on Your Corner” event at…
The “Fish” Stinks Form The Locomotive Down — CURES founders turn to senate to get needed funding
A concerted effort of epic proportion to replace antiquated locomotives responsible for hauling NYC garbage has been launched by the founders of CURES, Civics United…
Murders May Be Over Drug War — Two dead in brush fire could be victims of turf war
Authorities believe the two victims found after a Howard Beach brush fire last week may have died as a result of a dispute in a turf…
Jimmy Meng Gets A Month
Former Assemblyman Jimmy Meng was sentenced at a hearing in Federal District Court in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Meng was facing at least a year in…
Howard Beach Wheel Thieves Strike Again
Less than three weeks after The Forum featured a story on its front cover in response to rampant wheel thefts and auto vandalism in the…