Former ‘Civic Virtue’ Site now ‘Women’s Plaza in Queens’
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Katz (c.) called the new plaza “a visible, meaningful tribute to all the women of Queens who have…
FAR FROM OVER
In Wednesday’s New York Daily News, Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max penned an op-ed headlined “So far, one lame mayoral election.” “This is not how…
After Cancellation Sparks Criticism, Queens Museum Agrees to Host Israel Anniversary Celebration
Photo Courtesy of Ambassador Danny Danon The Corona building that houses the Queens Museum was the home of the United Nations in 1947, when the…
Reconstruction of M Line Fresh Pond Bridge to Wrap up on Sept. 1: MTA
Photo Courtesy of MTA New York City Transit/Marc Hermann The MTA also announced that Phase 2 work on the elevated tracks atop the Myrtle Viaduct,…
Christ the King HS Names Geri Martinez New Principal
Photo Courtesy of Christ the King HS Geri Martinez By Forum Staff The Board of Trustees of Christ the King High School on Friday announced…
Three Men Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms after Gunpoint Burglary Conviction
File Photo The historic case was the first in the borough where jurors were presented with police body cam video as evidence during the trial….
Three Borough Elementary Schools Will Join DOE’s Comp Science Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Computer Science for All – particularly at the elementary school level – is an investment in our future,”…
RH-Based Substance Abuse Nonprofit Offering Scholarships for Credentialed Counselors
By Forum Staff Outreach Training Institute, a provider of training/retraining for State-certified substance abuse counselors, announced this week that it is currently offering full scholarships…
Borough Jewish Group Celebrates Annual Testimonial Dinner
The Queens Jewish Community Council recently held its annual Testimonial Dinner at Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. The event celebrates QJCC’s success in providing social…
Rally Demands Better Bus Service in Five Boroughs
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Dinowitz’s Office Elected officials and advocates from the Bus Turnaround Coalition called the 2.5 million daily bus riders the “forgotten victims of the…
Borough Health Centers Set to Receive Share of $6.4 Million in Federal Funds
Photo Courtesy of Google The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. will receive more than $106,000 in federal funding. By Michael V. Cusenza Two…
Army Debuts Fort Totten Reserve Repair Facility
United States Army brass joined Bayside elected officials on Thursday in cutting the ceremonial ribbon on the new state-of-the-art Army Reserve Area Maintenance Support Activity…
Home Health Aide Sentenced to up to Five Years in Prison for Stealing $170K+ from Elderly Couple
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Thomas Hawk In addition to the prison term, Simmons signed a confession of judgment to repay the $177,722.88. By Forum Staff A…
Dominican Man Gets 24-Year Prison Term after Cold-Case Killing Conviction
Photo Courtesy of Google In 2003, Rodriguez told NYPD detectives that he buried Romero’s body in a wooded area near his family’s house in Rosedale….
Housing Nonprofit Officials now Available to Help Howard Beach Homeowners
Courtesy of NHSQ Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps low-to-moderate income families continue to live in Queens by…