Homeless Man Charged in Vicious Forest Park Murder
Photo: A homeless man last Saturday was arraigned on murder charges in the beating death of Diego Piedrahita, 23, whose body was found in Forest Park…
Tears and Cheers as Richmond Hill Civic Shutters
Photo: President Margaret Finnerty (front row, c.) and the Richmond Hill South Civic Association bid farewell to the community at their final meeting last Thursday. Forum…
Just Pawfection: It All Comes Down to Good Grooming
Let’s face it: Taking your beloved pooch to the groomer–or anywhere else where they will be out of your sight for a few hours–can be…
‘Groundbreaking’ Pact Between Feds and City Means Rikers Reform
Photo: Mayor de Blasio speaking at Rikers Island earlier this year. File Photo Federal and city officials this week agreed in principle to a settlement that…
Leaders Spotlight Victims, Awareness at Gun Violence Vigil
Photo: Shenee Johnson, who lost her son, Kedrick, to gun violence, spoke on Monday night during a prayer vigil outside the Queens Museum. Forum Photo by…
First Responder Bills Pass Senate, Under Review in Assembly
Photo: The state Senate has passed three pieces of legislation that focus on first responders. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza While the City Council earlier…
Auto Accident Leads to Drug Stash
A Howard Beach driver last Saturday afternoon went from a busted car to just plain busted after a drug stash allegedly spilled from his auto…
De Blasio’s Carriage Horse Ban Losing Support: Report
Photo: Cedar Lane Stables on South Conduit Avenue in Howard Beach. Forum Photo by Alan Krawitz As Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to push through…
Legislators Looking to Aid Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
Photo: Agencies such as the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department would benefit from the passage of a set of bills currently in the state Legislature….
Pops Partners with Forest Hills Stadium; Kids to get free tickets this summer
Photo: Roland Meier, president of The West Side Tennis Club, which owns Forest Hills Stadium, poses with Steven Reineke, musical director of The New York Pops….
Op Ed: The Striking Statistic: More Men Than Women Die from Cancer Each Year
By Dr. Wayne Kye In life, we have been taught that it is “every man for himself.” Unfortunately, when it comes to taking charge of…
Senate and Assembly Approve Elder Abuse Bill
After gaining approval in both the Senate and Assembly, a bill which authorizes state agencies to conduct a public campaign to draw attention to elder…
Elmhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Collecting and Trading Child Porn
An Elmhurst man has pleaded guilty to promoting a sexual performance by a child following the discovery of thousands of images of children as young…
Howard Beach Relay Recalls Cancer Victims, Celebrates Survivors
United against a common enemy, hundreds of participants, supporters and volunteers last Saturday helped raise more than $50,000 at the American Cancer Society Relay for…
Stringer Snubs Contract for Juvenile Jail Facility
City Comptroller Scott Stringer this week rejected the contract between the Administration for Children’s Services and the nonprofit Sheltering Arms to operate a proposed Limited…