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…
Politics
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…
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…
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…
Truck Enforcement Begins on Grand Ave.
After constant prodding from local civic groups, the NYPD and the city and state transportation officials have started to ticket trucks illegally travelling along Grand…
Debate Over Statue’s Merits Continues
The Civic Virtue sculpture standing in front of Queens Borough Hall has become the center of a debate on arts heritage. The 23-foot tall statue,…
Chancellor Black Gets Expelled
Queens Native Dennis Walcott Takes Over In a third term rife with criticism, Mayor Michael Bloomberg rectified one of the public’s biggest complaints—Schools Chancellor Cathie…
City Fights Back Against Bed Begs
When it comes to bed bugs, New York City officials are biting back. A new section on the city’s website launched publicly on March 29—nyc.gov/bedbugs—is…
Scholarships Offered for Students and Nurses
High school seniors worried about the rising cost of college can receive some help thanks to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven). Students from the 38th Assembly…
Bloomberg Warns Against Fraudulent Tax Preparers
For procrastinators, the April 18 deadline for filing taxes can’t be put off much longer. Some might be tempted to use whichever tax service offers…
Reagan Republican Club Elects New Officers
The Ronald Reagan Republican Club of Howard Beach got off to a fresh start on Monday night when they held their March meeting in new…
Woodhaven Mourns Hate: Community Remembers Anthony Collao at Candlelight Vigil
As neighbors peered out of second story windows, a candle-lit crowd circled on the corner of 90th Street and 89th Avenue in Woodhaven to mourn…
State Budget Agreement Reached; City Funding Drastically Cut
In a major victory for freshman Governor Andrew Cuomo, a budget agreement was reached on Sunday. Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) and Senate Majority…