MTA Copper Heist Leaves Security, Traffic Questions
Photo: Copper cable thieves left little to cops, but myriad questions for commuters and members of Ozone Park and Howard Beach communities. Courtesy of MTA New…
Howard Beach Steps in the Right Direction; Walk for a Cure Raises Thousands for Diabetes Research
Hundreds of Howard Beach residents and business owners on Saturday descended on the Ave Maria Catholic Academy parking lot for one of the most important…
Underpaid Sandy Flood Claims to be Reviewed by Independent Arbitrator
Photo: FEMA and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last week outlined the new review process for claims filed by non-litigants affected by Superstorm Sandy. File Photo The…
Junior High School 202 Celebrates 50 Years in Ozone Park
Photo: Faculty and administrators at Junior High School 202 last Thursday celebrated 50 years of the Ozone Park institution. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza If…
Four JFK Airport Workers Nabbed in Two Separate Theft Schemes
Photo: Two JFK Airport workers allegedly stole a shipment of the latest Nike Kevin Durant signature sneaker out of the Queens transit hub. Courtesy of Pinterest…
Advocates, Pols Seeks ‘Fair Share’ of Senior Funding
Photo: Members enjoying festivities at the Catholic Charities Howard Beach Senior Center. File Photo In Queens and across the city, some senior advocates and elected officials…
Addabbo Details Votes on Shelter Siting, Lotto Funds, and Sex Assault
Photo: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. File Photo In reporting to constituents in the 15th District on legislative developments in Albany, state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr….
Industry Leaders Grill Goldfeder on Flood Insurance Association Plan
Photo: Assemblyman Goldfeder was one of the featured speakers at last week’s New York Insurance Association, Inc. conference. Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder…
Area Authorities Cracking Down on Illegal Fireworks
Photo: Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff (l.), commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, talked last week about the dangers of handling fireworks at the New Hamilton Beach…
IG Report Highlights Airport Security Screening Issues
Photo: An internal DHS investigation has revealed major security failures at dozens of airports across the country. Courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security An internal…
Did You Know…?
Photo: In an effort to alert the community about dangerous streets by their school, the students of Class 301 at PS 207 have researched state…
Construction Worker Allegedly Assaults Resident; Hit as He Photographed Controversial Jail Site
Photo: A construction worker has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a South Ozone Park resident who was taking photographs of a controversial detention facility in which…
Brooklyn-Bound Rockaway Blvd. A Station to Close for Renewal Work
Photo: he MTA this week closed the Brooklyn-bound side of the Rockaway Boulevard Liberty Avenue A line station for renewal work. Courtesy of flickr/Feboptimus The Metropolitan…
Mayor Signs Bill Requiring DEP Reports on Catch Basins
Photo: After a storm in April 2014 flooded properties in Lindenwood and Howard Beach, City Councilman Eric Ulrich introduced a bill that, in part, called on…
De Blasio Leads Push to Renew Mayoral Control
Photo: Mayor de Blasio last weekend took his case for renewing mayoral control of city schools to the United Federation of Teachers. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography…