Hollywood in Howard Beach
Old Howard Beach this week has been the setting for a bit of a reunion of two megastar “Ocean’s…” alumni. George Clooney and Brad Pitt,…
Meng Renews Push to Reopen Elmhurst LIRR Station
Courtesy of Rep. Meng The Elmhurst LIRR station served borough communities for nearly 60 years until it was shut down and demolished in 1985 due…
Brooklyn Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder in Forest Hills Cheesecake Poisoning
File Photo It was discovered that there were pills scattered around the victim’s body—as if the woman had attempted to kill herself. By Forum Staff…
Pedestrian Fatalities Dropped Sharply on Vision Zero Priority Corridors: DOT
Photo Courtesy of Google Queens Boulevard from Queens Plaza to Jamaica Avenue had 10 pedestrian fatalities and 6.4 pedestrians killed or severely injured per mile…
Pols Urge FCC to Examine Expansion of Languages Supported for Wireless Emergency Alerts
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Soccera2g An actual Wireless Emergency Alert message indicating a tornado warning. By Forum Staff Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Grace…
Adams Administration Lauds Successful Rollout of Small Business Opportunity Fund
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Small businesses kept our city running during the pandemic, and they are leading the way on our economic…
Nearly Two-Dozen Reputed Members of Suspected Rival Factions of Crips Charged in Violent Incidents
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “Warring gangs are not just a threat to themselves, but to all of us,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff…
Flushing Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Selling Meth, Gun
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Days after pleading guilty to the charges in the 2021 case, Lin was found in possession of a loaded .22 Beretta…
Howard Beach Considers Hiring Private Security Patrol
File Photo City Councilwoman Joann Ariola is chairwoman of the City Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. By Michael V. Cusenza Howard Beach residents…
Area Officers Lauded for Saving Baby in Distress
Two cops assigned to the 106th Precinct recently saved the life of a 1-month-old baby who was choking, not breathing, and turning blue. According to…
Richmond Hill Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Woman on Jamaica Street
Photo Courtesy of Google Syed sexually abused the victim on the sidewalk near the intersection of Parsons Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue and then fled on…
COVID Vax to be Optional for City Workers
Photo Courtesy of Caroline Willis/Mayoral Photography Office “[T]his is the right moment for this decision,” Mayor Adams said. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on…
Donate to Vets this Valentine’s Day
Photo Courtesy of Google St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church in Ozone Park is once again holding its Valentines for Veterans drive. By Forum Staff…
Borough Flooding Victim is Pol’s Guest at State of the Union
Photo Courtesy of The White House President Biden delivers the State of the Union. By Forum Staff A Forest Hills flooding victim was U.S. Rep….
Union Calls for all Engine Companies to be Fully Staffed with Five Firefighters
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York is urging the Adams administration to fully staff all engine companies with five…