Pols Call for Upgrades to Diesel Trains
A group of elected officials at the state and city level have launched a campaign of support on the heels of Borough President Helen Marshall’s…
Suspicious Blaze Kills One in Richmond Hill Fire — 43-year-old victim was tied at hands and feet
Firefighters at the scene of a two-alarm fire in Richmond Hill early Sunday morning made a grisly discovery after bringing the flames under control. A…
And the Oscar Goes To…
For one Queens teacher there was no Academy Award but to everyone who knows her, Maureen Span is definitely a winner. For most of us,…
Public Advocate Unveils “Boro Bias” — Queens businesses inspected 16% more often than Manhattan’s, receive 22% more fines from Consumer Affairs
Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio has caught the Bloomberg administration with their hand in the proverbial cookie jar of small business owners throughout the city—well…
Maspeth High School: School’s In!
The true spirit of celebration for education in general and the entire Maspeth community was felt by everyone in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony…
106th Precinct Calls Meeting to Alert Residents — Burglary spike generates concern, prevention stressed
Police at the 106th Precinct called a special meeting to address a rash of robberies plaguing the Richmond Hill area in particular, with several incidents…
Scott Baron Joins NBA Cares — Howard Beach attorney volunteers at Houston Food Bank
It’s safe to say that the average basketball fan would probably jump through hoops just to be in attendance at an NBA All Star weekend….
Woodhaven Library Renovations To Begin
The long awaited renovation to the Queens Library at Woodhaven will begin shortly after the official closing of the branch at the end of business…
Hindu Cultural Council President Indicted
Shock spread throughout the South Ozone Park community this week when Chan Jamoona, founder and former executive director of the United Hindu Cultural Council (UHCC)…
Queens Divided Over USTA Expansion Plans
Borough residents have had mixed reactions to the USTA’s expansion plans at Flushing Meadows Corona Park since they were first announced last June. And, a…
Thieves Target Honda Owners in New Howard Beach
The ramifications of Hurricane Sandy have extended to new car owners in Howard Beach according to Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale, Commanding Officer of the 106th…
EDITORIAL: THE FAILURE OF JUSTICE
The tragic result of the slip of a finger—that is how the attorney for cop killer Lamont Pride described his client’s actions on the night…
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Dear Friends and Readers, This week The Forum is asking you to lend a hand to a beautiful little boy who needs our help desperately….
Howard Beach Kids Win Online International Fashion/Beauty Contest
Two of Howard Beach’s youngest residents were in the celebrity limelight last week after they both placed first in an online fashion/beauty contest hosted by…
Ulrich Partners With Doe Fund For Sandy Cleanup
In the months following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the one and a half mile stretch of roadway that separates Broad Channel and Howard Beach…