Marchin’ On in Howard Beach
For the first time in two years, Vespa riders, marching bands, girl scouts, bagpipers, members of various civic associations, and revelers waving from atop red,…
Response to Sandy Fires Suit is ‘Shocking,’ Attorney Says
National Grid’s response to a lawsuit filed against it and the Long Island Power Authority is a slap in the face to the individuals who…
Say No To Breast Cancer
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Forum begins a series of articles this week that we hope will serve to raise awareness and…
Feds Praise Richmond Hill’s PS 66 as One of Nation’s Top Schools
The federal government heaped praise on PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in Richmond Hill last week, with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan naming…
A Push for Literacy Lands Woodhaven Students Free Books
The “We Give Books Read Mobile” tour headed to the New York City Academy for Discovery in Woodhaven Tuesday, leaving children ecstatic about something that…
DeCandia is Named Businessman of the Year
The Columbia Association Department of Corrections (NYCD) honored Howard Beach restaurateur Joseph DeCandia last month, naming him as their Businessman of the Year. A celebration…
Escape from Afghanistan – Author to discuss new memoir, “An American Bride in Kabul,” at Forest Hills Y
Young and in love, Phyllis Chesler left the United States to move to Afghanistan with her new husband in 1961 to embark on what should…
Where Foreclosed Homes Rot, Calls for Banks to Step Up
Marie Persans knows 163rd Road in Hamilton Beach. The civic leader and retired teacher knows its history, its families, its residents who look out for…
Build It Back Registration Extended to Oct. 31
More Queens residents have applied for the city’s Build It Back program than in any of the other boroughs – but they’re not the only…
Lhota Focuses on Job Creation Proposal in Bid for Mayor
Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota unveiled a job creation plan in Jackson Heights Friday, touting the proposal as something that will strengthen the middle class…
De Blasio Tours Rockaway, Issues Sandy Recovery Plan
Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio traveled to Far Rockaway Sunday to discuss his long-term recovery plan for residents still struggling after Hurricane Sandy. Nearly…
New Yorkers Support Casino Constitutional Amendment, Poll Says
According to New York voters, a rose by any other name wouldn’t smell just as sweet. A Siena College Poll released Monday reported that New…
Government Watchdogs Call for Changes to City’s Expensive Runoff Election System
Tuesday’s runoff election for public advocate – which cost the taxpayers $13.2 million for an office with a budget of about $2.3 million – is…
Letitia James Tops Dan Squadron in Runoff Election for Public Advocate
City Council Member Letitia James (D-Brooklyn) handily defeated state Sen. Dan Squadron (D-Manhattan, Brooklyn) on Tuesday in a surprisingly bitter runoff election for the city’s…
