Despite Support, Effort For Maspeth Park Stalled
Maspeth residents are eyeing the newly opened Elmhurst Park with envy and have strengthened their advocacy for a park at the former St. Saviour’s site…
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Shapiro Named Democratic District Leader
Last week, the Queens Democratic County Committee voted unanimously elect JoAnn Shapiro as the Democratic District Leader for the 23rd District. The election further paved…
Local Senators Lead Fight Against Hydrofracking
Recently, small placards were posted near some of New York City’s public faucets with the Department of Environmental Protection emblem. The signs stated the possibility…
Consultant Accused of $3M Theft From City
Willard Lanham, a former consultant for the city Department of Education (DOE), was charged last Thursday with stealing $3.6 million from the city. Lanham was…
Local Vet Reflects on Death of bin Laden
Sean McCabe sat up in bed when he heard the news, and his phone started ringing off the hook. Osama bin Laden had been killed…
Albany No More: Audrey Pheffer to Start as Queens County Clerk
As of May 12, people will be asking Audrey Pheffer if she can get them out of jury duty— and she’s prepared to answer them….
Residents’ Patience Running Out Over Trash Trains
Residents living around New York & Atlantic Railway’s (NY&A) tracks, especially in Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village, have had to deal with increased rail…
Pheffer to Leave Assembly
Legislator Will Resign Seat to Take Over as Queens County Clerk As The Forum went to press on Wednesday evening, we learned that Assemblymember Audrey…
Smoked Out: DA Brown Lights a Fire Under Illegal Cigarette Convictions
New York City smokers are subjected to the highest cigarette taxes in the country: $5.85 per pack. As the taxes increased, smuggling cigarettes has become…
Regan Republicans Swear In
The executive board members of the Ronald Regan Republican Club were sworn into office on Monday evening by Councilmember Peter Koo. After the ceremony Koo…
Body Washes Up In Broad Channel
Police from the 100th Precinct set up a crime scene in Broad Channel on Thursday morning when the body of an unidentified black male was…
Detective Weber Honored at Retirement Ceremony: Served the 104th Precinct for Over Two Decades
Detective Kevin Weber, community affairs officer for the 104th Precinct, will be able to spend a lot more time at home. And while he’s there,…
Koslowitz: Honor Ferraro With Street Naming
Since Geraldine Ferraro passed away on March 26, after a more than decade long battle with cancer, Queens residents have mourned her loss. The City…
Stop & Shop Donates Kosher Food for Passover
In the last two years, during one of the worst recessions in the United States, Queens Jewish community leaders have had a 325 percent increase…
Former Comptroller Sentenced to Four Years
After a rocky trial involving several delays and political mis-steps, former state comptroller Alan Hevesi was convicted of taking kickbacks and bribes involving the state’s…