Just short of the two year anniversary of his passing, Thomas X. Winberry was honored in his hometown of Forest Hills on Sunday morning. Winberry’s service to his country began in the US Navy, where he served in the Korean War. After his discharge, he joined the American Legion and continued in that service throughout his life. A crowd of about one hundred family members, friends, community leaders and elected officials gathered to honor the former NYPD officer, American Legion … Continue reading
Spreading his hands towards a room abuzz with construction work, George O’Neill said he is counting down the days until his Maspeth restaurant – O’Neill’s, a community mainstay that has had Mets players tend bar and held fundraisers for the spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty – reopens within the next several weeks. “I can’t wait to see everyone – all the friends, all the customers, everyone,” said O’Neill, whose 53rd street restaurant was destroyed … Continue reading
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Forest Hills last Sunday for the 13th annual Festival of the Arts. The event, sponsored annually by the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce, drew close to 60,000 people to Austin Street, where there were more than 300 arts and crafts exhibitors. To add to the fun, there were food vendors, merchant sidewalk sales, and free children’s entertainment at the day-long fete. Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Brown said on her organization’s website that … Continue reading
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LINDENWOOD ALLIANCE MEETING NOTICE ***AN HONORED GUEST HAS ACCEPTED OUR INVITATION TO ATTEND OUR SUMMER SHUTDOWN GATHERING!!!*** NYC CANDIDATE FOR QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT, MELINDA KATZ … MONDAY, June 10, 2013 7:30PM PLACE: FAIRFIELD ARMS COOPERATIVE 151-20 88TH Street, Howard Beach (Lindenwood) Community Room (Rear Entrance) FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, DESSERTS , DOOR PRIZES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! COME AND SPEAK WITH CANDIDATE MELINDA KATZ IN THIS INFORMAL SETTING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR WOULD LIKE TO HELP US SET UP … Continue reading
When Sandy touched down in Howard Beach, she was undeniably non-sectarian. She destroyed nearly all Houses of Worship in her path, showing very little, if any mercy, for the few minutes she stopped by. One such House, the Howard Beach Assembly of God, suffered crippling and extensive damage. The estimated cost to repair the property was roughly $170,000. “At first, I was scared. I remember thinking, the church might be done,” Pastor Stephen Roser told The Forum. He knew … Continue reading
Joann Ariola was recognized by the Richmond Hill Civic Association (RHCA) for Excellence in Community Service last week. RHCA President, Margaret Finnerty called Ariola the definition of a good civic leader and community supporter. “People like Joann, that have been here for the long haul, understand what it takes,” said Finnerty. “Remembering her service over the last twenty years certainly lends itself as a role model for other people to get involved. Ariola was also recognized recently by the Howard Beach … Continue reading
During a career that spanned 20 years with the NYPD, Thomas X. Winberry was awarded many commendations—including the NYPD Medal of Honor for saving the life of a swimmer who was drowning in the East River. Now nearly two years after his death, on June 29, 2011, Winberry will be honored by the city once again. On June 9, the intersection of Metropolitan and Ascan avenues will be renamed Thomas X. Winberry Way to commemorate the life of the NYPD … Continue reading
A trio of laundry room bandits threatening apartment building residents has been caught after video surveillance and some good old fashioned police work resulted in the arrest of three individuals who are responsible for at least 20 and as many as 35 crimes. Captain Thomas Conforti, Commanding Officer of the 112 precinct, serving Forest Hills and Rego Park, says the apprehension of the three suspects is a very significant arrest for the precinct and for the community. “Henry Thomas, the … Continue reading
Well it’s time for another word from the publisher–actually I don’t know why we call it a word from the publisher, because it’s never really a word–it’s always many. And for the last so many years I can’t remember exactly, I have not only held the role of publisher but as Editor-in-Chief as well. But this week actually marks the last issue in which my name will appear in that capacity. I would like to thank you for always letting … Continue reading
Last week as The Forum was preparing to go to press, an explosion ripped through a private one family home in Howard Beach. Homeowner Teresa Pepitone was in the house at 162-39 84th street when an explosion, triggered by a gas leak, occurred. Ms. Pepitone shares the home with her husband Joseph who was not at home at the time of the fire. She was transported to Jamaica Hospital with 2nd and 3rd degree burns covering more than 50% of … Continue reading
The man wanted in the brutal slaying of 14-year-old D’aja Robinson on May 18, has been arrested in South Carolina. Kevin McClinton was taken into custody while lying in a bed at a relative’s home. Authorities who descended on the property said the gunman went without event and surrendered to them. McClinton is charged with firing a spray of bullets into a Q6 bus that was parked in south Jamaica and was idling near Baisley Boulevard. Robinson and some friends … Continue reading
When Rosanny Zayas was growing up in Ozone Park, she never dreamed that, upon graduating from college, a relatively newfound passion for acting would vault her into one of the most prestigious theater institutions in the country – The Juilliard School – and she would be preparing for a life on the stage. While the 23-year-old appreciated the arts growing up – she was, for example, a choral group member at Forest Hills High School – Zayas did not discover … Continue reading
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Oz Pk) says he will support key legislation introduced by council colleague David Greenfield of Brooklyn and announced by Council Speaker Christine Quinn that seeks to curb the “ill-effects” of muni-meters on parkers throughout the city. According to points in the legislation, the meters will shut off automatically and not accept payment at times when drivers are not required to pay for parking at a location. In addition, the machine will not accept payment when it … Continue reading
A South Ozone Park man was the only victim in Queens included in the tally of violent shootings throughout the city last week that left seven people dead and at least two dozen others injured. There were 22 separate shooting incidents over a 72-hour period beginning on Friday. Kelly Mullins, 33, was parked in his car outside a housing project about 6:50 a.m. at 106-36 159th St., police said. He was outside the building where his ex-wife lives to pick … Continue reading