Hero Queens Cop’s Brother Opposes Parole for Four Assassins
File Photo Police Officer Eddie Byrne was killed in Jamaica on Feb. 26, 1988. By Michael V. Cusenza The brother of a hero Queens cop…
Ulrich Urges DOT to Install Speed Cameras near PS 207
Photo Courtesy of Google The area near PS 207 in Howard Beach features plenty of vehicular traffic. By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric Ulrich…
NYPD Spotlights Defect in Some Body-Worn Cameras
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio unveiled the new body-worn cameras in April 2017. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police Department…
Pols Donate Flood Tools to Hamilton Beach Fire Department
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Senator Addabbo (far r.) and Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato (second from r.) donated the equipment on Friday. By Forum…
Area Residents Donate Supplies to Hurricane Ravaged Carolina Communities
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Following a two-week district donation drive, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently shipped 11 boxes of much-needed…
JUST SAY NO
Lawrence Byrne recently completed what has to be a gut-wrenching task—albeit one that he feels duty-bound to perform every few years. A retired City Police…
Lindenwood Key Food:A Diamond In The Rough
Forum photos by Patricia Adams Just a small sampling of the vast array of freshly baked offerings in Key Food’s bakery. By Patricia Adams Some…
Ulrich Allocates $150K for District Clean-up Initiatives
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the series of clean-up projects on Tuesday on Cross Bay Boulevard….
Weprin Looks to Ban Single-Use Plastic Straws in Municipal Eateries
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office “New York State must be a leader in protecting our environment, food supplies, and water supplies for the use…
Borough Success Story Charles Wang Dies at 74
Photo Courtesy of NHL Former New York Islanders owner Charles Wang. By Michael V. Cusenza Charles Wang, a tech entrepreneur, former majority owner of the…
Borough Man Nabbed in Bust of Staten Island-Based Cigarette Trafficking Ring
Photo Courtesy of Google The ring’s transporter allegedly procured cigarettes two to three times per week from Atlantic Dominion Distributors in Virginia Beach, VA. By…
Free Mammogram Service Coming to Howard Beach
File Photo The free mammogram screening is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 156-02 Cross Bay Blvd. By Michael V….
NY AG:Fight Opioid Crisis with Drug Take Back Day
Photo Courtesy of DEA Visit clearyourcabinet.com to find out where you can safely dispose of unused prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 27. By Forum Staff…
NY Sends More Money to Washington Than it Gets Back: DiNapoli
File Photo “New Yorkers deserve to be treated more fairly in the federal budget,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. By Forum Staff The Empire State sent an…
NYFAC Board Calls for Internal Investigation of Autism Organization and CEO
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The NYFAC Autism Center has been based on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach for the past 20 years….