Howard Beach Kiwanis Unveils Memorial Triangle
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach last Saturday unveiled its new memorial triangle on Cross Bay Boulevard at the…
Administration Announces Expansion of Domestic Violence Shelter System
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio and Human Resources Administration Commissioner Steve Banks have announced that the city is expanding its shelters for survivors of domestic violence. …
Ridgewood Couple Charged with Possession of Child Porn
A Ridgewood husband and wife last week were arraigned on charges of possessing numerous files of children, some as young as 3, depicted in a…
MTA to Roll Out New Bus Time™ Arrival-Estimate Feature
PHOTO: MTA New York City Transit will soon offer commuters a new feature to the Bus Time™ app that will provide time-based bus arrival estimates in addition…
Queens Library and Theatre Company to Stage Bard Readings at Borough Libraries
PHOTO: The TITAN Theatre Company is set to team up with Queens Library this fall to stage readings of the works of William Shakespeare at…
Pirated Music Sting Nets Jackson Heights Store Owner, Employee
PHOTO: A music store owner and employee were arrested after allegedly selling an SD memory card filled with illegally downloaded songs to an undercover investigator….
JFK Runway Project Set to be Completed by Sept. 21: Addabbo
PHOTO: The much-anticipated completion of the renovation of JFK Airport Runway 4L-22R is just days away, according to Sen. Addabbo. Photo Courtesy of The Port…
FEMA Sandy Flood Insurance Claim Review Deadline Extended 30 Days; HUD waives Duplication of Benefits review for most storm victims
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand had reasons to smile this week. Photo Courtesy of New York State Democrats The Federal Emergency…
Cops Use iPhone App to Nab Alleged Drive-By Purse Snatcher; Track suspect to Cross Bay CVS after victim is dragged, run over by SUV
PHOTO: Police last Friday cornered the alleged purse snatcher in the parking lot of this Howard Beach CVS. Photo Courtesy of Google A Howard…
City to Honor NYPD Legend Jack Maple with Richmond Hill Street Co-Naming
PHOTO: Last year, the city Police Department renamed the CompStat Room the Jack Maple CompStat Center in honor of the Richmond Hill native and crime-fighting…
102nd Precinct Cop of the Month Shows Knack for Nabbing Robbers
PHOTO: Deputy Inspector Deodat Urprasad (c.), commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, joins the command’s Community Council and Community Affairs officers in congratulating Police Officer…
Howard Beach Unites at Cross Bay Firehouse for Sept. 11 Ceremony
PHOTO: Ladder Co 173 and Engine Co. 331 last Friday evening opened their firehouse doors to the community for a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. Forum…
Editorial: Vague Negativity: Dislike
PHOTO: Facebook’s “Like” button. Photo Courtesy of Keenan Dijon/Flickr.com It’s sort of a sad world if we get this excited about Facebook inventing a…
Richmond Hill Celebrates 42 Years of Forest Park Fair
PHOTO: The Richmond Hill Block Association honored 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officers Severino (l.) and Martinez (r.) at its 42nd annual Park Fair. Photo Courtesy…
MTA, de Blasio Administration Still at Odds over Funding
PHOTO: U.S Sen. Charles Schumer (l., red tie) last week listened as Mayor de Blasio held court on the 7 train. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius…