Serving the community for 40+ years
As someone who has been involved in Queens’ civic and political life for years – he was, once upon a time, the youngest member of…
Political pundits and other followers of the race for Queens Borough President have argued for a while now that the contest is essentially a face-off…
Perched on the front desk in its usual position, the photo of Rocco Sangiamo is a constant reminder of a man who, 40 years ago,…
Last week, I drove past the site that formerly housed Duane Reade—the ridiculous drug store as I used to call it–because I never saw one…
A South Ozone Park man was rushed to the hospital this week after the car he was working on fell onto his head, emergency responders…
Hands clenched around a plaque of appreciation, 106th Precinct Community Council President Frank Dardani looked at the row of police before him and said their…
Queens residents hoping to see the rebirth of the long-dormant Rockaway Beach Rail Line that, decades ago, ran from Rockaway to Rego Park, got a…
As New York City ages, so does Queens. The borough is fortunate to have some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the world, but…
With the annual dance school registration period upon us, this week The Forum offers you some background information about the benefits of dance for children….
In the nearly 45 minutes it took us to find parking near Steinway Street in Astoria, I wondered what I could possibly eat that would…
Say something horrible happens. Say you’re bleeding profusely or you’re feeling significant chest pain – you call 911, right? That number has been ingrained into…
A Howard Beach man arrested in March for sexual abuse has been convicted of one count each of first and third-degree sexual abuse and one…
Two suspects were arrested on Metropolitan Avenue at the New China Restaurant located off 19th Street after they allegedly set their dog loose on…
Police are searching for a black male, approximately 5 ft., last seen wearing shorts. He is a suspect in a home invasion that took place…
A Queens man currently serving life in prison for murder was convicted last week of attempted murder as well as other charges for the shooting…