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Last week we advised readers of the newspapers intention to formally request a coordinated effort from our United States senators to protect the victims of Hurricane Sandy from further devastation at the hands of FEMA and insurance companies. Both entities are likely looking to put a bounty on the heads of homeowners throughout the communities affected by the impending release of the revised FEMA flood maps. It seems that Sen. Charles Schumer, as well as Sen. Kirsten Gillebrand have signed … Continue reading →

The most successful relay community in Queens will celebrate its 5 year anniversary when the Howard Beach community hosts Relay for Life on June 8-9 at Frank Charles Memorial Park. Organizers remain amazed at the early success they are seeing despite the ill effects of the storm on the entire neighborhood. “We were definitely not focusing on donations this year,” said Phyllis Inserillo who has chaired the event for the last 5 years. “Our objective was to make sure the … Continue reading →

As the borough’s economy continues to limp after Hurricane Sandy, Queens Assembly members and business leaders said a much-needed jolt to the job market could come if Gov. Andrew Cuomo establishes an “innovation hot spot” in Queens – which aims to draw high-tech companies to the area, or support existing ones, through tax incentives. Nearly the entire Queens delegation in the Assembly recently penned a letter to Cuomo, urging him to create what the governor is calling a “business incubator … Continue reading →

With the 5th Annual Walk for a Cure coming to Howard Beach in two weeks, on May 18th, we would like to encourage everyone to come out and support this fight against Juvenile Diabetes. Last week, The Forum established a commitment to joining the community of Howard Beach and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in promoting an essential component in the fight to end this disease: awareness. We hope you’ll follow our coverage and grow to understand the unique … Continue reading →

With Mayor Michael Bloomberg slated to present the fiscal year 2014 executive budget this week, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, joined by 27 other Council Members, urged the Mayor to increase uniformed headcount in the Police Department and curtail overtime spending. “The use of overtime spending should not be used as a long term solution to compensate for fewer officers,” the Council Members wrote in a letter delivered Monday. Since 2001, the uniformed headcount for the NYPD has been reduced by … Continue reading →

Borough President Helen Marshall; City Council Member Daniel Dromm; Commissioner David Burney, New York City Dept. of Deisgn and Construction; City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Queens Library President and CEO Thomas W. Galante; Alan Nahmias, President of Stalco Construction and community leaders hoisted the ceremonial final steel beam onto the new Queens Library at Elmhurst today. It is a milestone: its steel structure is complete and it’s well on its way to serving the people of Elmhurst. Borough President … Continue reading →

This sacred and historical site will join dozens of religious institutions throughout New York State in welcoming the public to special programming. An open house will be held on Saturday May 18, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Newtown located on the Corner of Queens Blvd. & 54th Avenue in Elmhurst. The congregation was founded in 1652 making it one of the oldest still surviving ones in NY City. Its bell is from 1797; the present Sanctuary … Continue reading →

Marshmallow Bunnies Frost a marshmallow with your favorite frosting, and then roll it in flaked coconut. Attach two miniature marshmallows for the feet and decorate with candies for the eyes, nose, and whiskers. For ears, use kitchen shears to cut a strip from the top edge of a large marshmallow, then attach with a bit of frosting.     Birds Nest Cupcakes Make a batch of your favorite cupcakes. Set them aside to cool and in a medium mixing bowl … Continue reading →

Sources say at least one phone call came into the emergency reporting system about a woman at rest on a center median of the Belt Parkway near the Cross Bay Boulevard exit right before she was struck and killed by a motorcycle on Tuesday afternoon sometime shortly afternoon. Just a few minutes later, eyewitness Victor Velasquez told police that he had observed a female black attempting to cross the Westbound lanes of the parkway on foot. Sources say that several … Continue reading →

  Cavelier Joseph Meccariello, the Chairman of the Society welcomed this years honorees to the dais. The Society presented severl charitable donations at the event including one for a Howard Beach favorite charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  

The New York State Court Officer’s Annual Awards Dinner, held on February 11 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, drew more than 600 court officers and their families from across the city and state, recognizing members who have performed acts of heroism in the line of duty as well as for outstanding service over the past year. The event, which drew numerous local dignitaries including Queens DA Richard Brown, recognized Howard Beach attorney and icon, Bruce Baron, with a President’s Award for his outstanding contributions and service to the association. … Continue reading →

The firehouse of FDNY Engine Company 268/Hook and Ladder 137 on Beach 116th Street in Rockaway Park was this week included in the Landmarks Preservation Commission approval of five late 19th and early 20th century firehouses as city landmarks. The FDNY has called each of these houses their home for more than a century. Other newly landmarked houses include Brooklyn’s Engine Company 228 in Sunset Park and Engine Company 240/Battalion 48 in Windsor Terrace; the Bronx’s Engine Company 46/Hook and … Continue reading →

Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced they would redraw the city’s flood zones to address many of the complaints in areas outside of Zone A. While Zone A areas like the Rockaways were under mandatory evacuation when Superstorm Sandy arrived, Zone B areas like Howard Beach were not, though they were struck almost as hard. The revisions to the flood zones will include Howard Beach, as well as areas like East Williamsburg and Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. Mayor … Continue reading →

  An FDNY ambulance was involved in an accident on Sunday, January 20, at the intersection of 109th Avenue and 110th Street.  The ambulance, traveling east on 109th Ave was responding to an emergency and had it lights an siren on.  The other vehicle, a Ford Mustang was traveling North on 110th Street.  Witnesses at the scene were not clear which vehicle had the right of way with the green light. After the collision, the ambulance lost control and drove through a … Continue reading →

Locals have wondered where exactly all the charity money for Superstorm Sandy has been going. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is hoping to answer some of their questions. Schneiderman last week released fundraising numbers for all charities that have raised money for Sandy relief efforts, also making public a questionnaire that the attorney general’s office sent to charities asking them about how they spent their money. To date, 88 charities have responded to the AG’s questionnaire. “The generosity of the public and … Continue reading →