Concert series to help restore historic Elmhurst church
Michael Perlman of the Rego-Forest Preservation Council is all about protecting Queens’ storied past, which is why he found it a no-brainer to help…
Queens pols, airport workers mark MLK Day in cuffs
They called for justice, and cops brought out the handcuffs. An act of civil disobedience outside of Queens’ LaGuardia Airport landed several elected officials, community…
Ridgewood poetry reading to fuse old school with new
Charles Bernstein has already given hundreds of poetry readings throughout his career that has spanned decades. But an upcoming event in Ridgewood, he said,…
Kew Gardens man charged with sexually abusing mentally handicapped woman, officials disagree over whether it happened at Resorts World casino or Aqueduct
As first reported by The Forum last week, a 40-year-old mentally handicapped woman was allegedly sexually abused in a bathroom at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in…
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After pedestrian deaths plague Queens, de Blasio launches traffic plan
With pedestrian fatalities on the rise in Queens – and much of the city, including the death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck and…
Exploring a winter wonderland in Forest Hills
While this winter has taken us on a weather roller-coaster that likes to plummet from unseasonally warm temperatures to a polar vortex, the recent snow…
At inauguration ceremony, Katz vows help for Sandy victims, focus on education
While Borough President Melinda Katz’s inauguration ceremony included the expected parade of high-profile politicians, including U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), Mayor de Blasio, and…
A Final Farewell: After 65 years of being a community mainstay, Joe Abbracciamento Restaurant to close its doors
When Joe Abbracciamento returned to Queens after serving in World War II, it was only natural that he would open a restaurant. After all, he…
Fund for Fallen Police Officers Recognizes Queens Widows
Two Queens women, one from Glendale and another from Astoria, were recognized at the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund’s second…
Beach Channel HS lands $5M for Sandy repairs
Located a stone’s throw from the Jamaica Bay shoreline, Beach Channel High School was devastated by the waters that came rushing into the Rockaway institution…
At Ozone Park school, remembering Roman Pirozek with memorial scholarship
Anyone who knew Roman Pirozek, Jr. understood that to say he loved flying was an understatement. The Woodhaven teen rarely went a day without operating…
Howard Beach clothing company sets sights on charity
When two die-hard New York Knicks fans – one from Howard Beach and another from upstate – connected because of their love for the basketball…
104th cops to crack down on partying in Highland Park
Ridgewood cops have placed Highland Park on high watch after assembling a plan to have residents clear out by curfew. Capt. Christopher Manson, the commanding…
In Loving Memory of Phil Mayer
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of the wonderful Phil Mayer. Phil has been a life-long member of the Howard…