Tears and Cheers as Richmond Hill Civic Shutters
Photo: President Margaret Finnerty (front row, c.) and the Richmond Hill South Civic Association bid farewell to the community at their final meeting last Thursday. Forum…
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Just Pawfection: It All Comes Down to Good Grooming
Let’s face it: Taking your beloved pooch to the groomer–or anywhere else where they will be out of your sight for a few hours–can be…
‘Groundbreaking’ Pact Between Feds and City Means Rikers Reform
Photo: Mayor de Blasio speaking at Rikers Island earlier this year. File Photo Federal and city officials this week agreed in principle to a settlement that…
Leaders Spotlight Victims, Awareness at Gun Violence Vigil
Photo: Shenee Johnson, who lost her son, Kedrick, to gun violence, spoke on Monday night during a prayer vigil outside the Queens Museum. Forum Photo by…
First Responder Bills Pass Senate, Under Review in Assembly
Photo: The state Senate has passed three pieces of legislation that focus on first responders. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza While the City Council earlier…
Auto Accident Leads to Drug Stash
A Howard Beach driver last Saturday afternoon went from a busted car to just plain busted after a drug stash allegedly spilled from his auto…
De Blasio’s Carriage Horse Ban Losing Support: Report
Photo: Cedar Lane Stables on South Conduit Avenue in Howard Beach. Forum Photo by Alan Krawitz As Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to push through…
Legislators Looking to Aid Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
Photo: Agencies such as the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department would benefit from the passage of a set of bills currently in the state Legislature….
Pops Partners with Forest Hills Stadium; Kids to get free tickets this summer
Photo: Roland Meier, president of The West Side Tennis Club, which owns Forest Hills Stadium, poses with Steven Reineke, musical director of The New York Pops….
Senate and Assembly Approve Elder Abuse Bill
After gaining approval in both the Senate and Assembly, a bill which authorizes state agencies to conduct a public campaign to draw attention to elder…
Elmhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Collecting and Trading Child Porn
An Elmhurst man has pleaded guilty to promoting a sexual performance by a child following the discovery of thousands of images of children as young…
Howard Beach Relay Recalls Cancer Victims, Celebrates Survivors
United against a common enemy, hundreds of participants, supporters and volunteers last Saturday helped raise more than $50,000 at the American Cancer Society Relay for…
Brutally Bludgeoned Body Found in Forest Park
Investigators this week were still searching for a suspect wanted for questioning in the brutal bludgeoning of a 23-year-old man whose body was discovered in…
106th Pct. Cops of the Month Bravery Caught on Camera
Photo: 106th Precinct Cops of the Month Danny Rivera (l.) and Mark Shackel receive congratulations from Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff, the precinct’s commanding officer, and Community…
Port Authority Goes Public with Airport Noise Studies
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has recently rolled out public presentations and workshops in an expressed effort to keep communities informed…