Laundry Burglars Caught in Forest Hills – Trio involved in as many as 35 crimes
A trio of laundry room bandits threatening apartment building residents has been caught after video surveillance and some good old fashioned police work resulted in…
Say Goodbye, Say Hello
Well it’s time for another word from the publisher–actually I don’t know why we call it a word from the publisher, because it’s never really…
GAS EXPLOSION: Levels Howard Beach Home, Sends One to Hospital in Critical Condition
Last week as The Forum was preparing to go to press, an explosion ripped through a private one family home in Howard Beach. Homeowner Teresa…
Gang Killer Arrested In Teen’s Murder
The man wanted in the brutal slaying of 14-year-old D’aja Robinson on May 18, has been arrested in South Carolina. Kevin McClinton was taken into…
For Ozone Park Grad, A Chance To Shine At Juilliard
When Rosanny Zayas was growing up in Ozone Park, she never dreamed that, upon graduating from college, a relatively newfound passion for acting would vault…
Ulrich Will Support Meter Bill
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Oz Pk) says he will support key legislation introduced by council colleague David Greenfield of Brooklyn and announced by Council Speaker…
South Ozone Park Father Shot Dead – Victim of gun violence spree that leaves 7 dead
A South Ozone Park man was the only victim in Queens included in the tally of violent shootings throughout the city last week that left…
Trauma Level One – Jamaica Hospital is at the Head of the Class When it Comes to Trauma Medicine and the Life Saving Surgeries that go with it
“Did you know there is an app that tells people who call you when you’re driving that you can’t talk or call right now but…
QueensWay Design Winner To Be Named This Week
Described by some as the “High Line” of Queens, the QueensWay project to transform 3.5 miles of abandoned borough rail track into city parkland has…
In Rockaway, Hoping For A Return To Normalcy
They came from Queens, from Long Island, from upstate. They lugged beach umbrellas and bags spilling over with sand toys. They smeared sunscreen and yelped…
EDITORIAL: Memorial Day, In The Words Of A Soldier….
Several years ago at the Howard Beach Memorial Day Parade, a new tradition was introduced where a letter from a soldier from the community…
Pols to Cuomo: Bring Us Table Games
When it comes to what table games would mean for Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct, elected officials and business leaders said this week it’s no…
Memorial Day At Home in Howard Beach
He remembers marching in the parade as a kid growing up in the 1950’s as a Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout. He remembered…
After Grodenchik Bows Out of Queens BP Race, Is Comrie Next?
Then there were five. Or, soon, four? Former Democratic candidate Barry Grodenchik dropped his bid for borough president last week, following the Queens Democratic…
Red Cross Holds Back Sandy Money
Published reports released this week say The American Red Cross has not released more than $100 million dollars in relief money for Hurricane Sandy…