Ahoy! Metropolitan Students’ Boat Sails in Hudson River
A group of students from Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in Forest Hills charted new waters last week when they launched the boat they built from…
JPCA President Bob Holden Honored
A U.S. Coast Guard representative, left, former state Sen. Serf Maltese, Deputy German Consul General Jochen Wolter, Juniper Park Civic Association President Robert Holden, All…
Barbara Sheehan Speaks: On The Loss Of Her Appeal
In an exclusive interview with The Forum over the weekend, Barbara Sheehan says she was devastated when the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second…
Sikh Man Gunned Down in SUV – Police search for answers in hit style attack
A 26-year-old member of the Sikh community was the only passenger of four shot in the face while riding in the back seat of a…
New FEMA Maps A Relief For Some, But No Cure For Financial Worries
While some South Queens residents breathed sighs of relief about the preliminary flood maps released by the Federal Emergency Management agency on Monday, they said…
St. Thomas the Apostle Students Debut Woodhaven History Film
Bounding across the red carpet, St. Thomas the Apostle School students-turned-novice-filmmakers hugged their teacher, pivoted and turned to face the audience. There, under the…
EDITORIAL: It could become a ghost town
That’s what Peter Mahon, president of the West 12th Road Block Association, said the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 could do to Broad…
I’m not going anywhere. Fast.
After last week’s discussion in this very space about my decision to step away from the Editor-in-Chief position at this newspaper, I thought I had…
HB Relay 5 Years of Hope: Queens Most Successful Relay Celebrates Anniversary
The Howard Beach Relay for Life celebrated its first landmark anniversary over this weekend. The event was originally brought to the community by…
Set For Auction, Parkway Hospital Could Become Senior Housing – Officials
There are indicators that the large beige building set amidst weeds on 113th Street in Forest Hills once housed a 251-bed hospital, but they, like…
Correction Officer Found Guilty of Murder – Police land conviction after 13 years
A New York City Correction Officer was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend, also the mother of his son then 2-years-old….
Lindenwood Alliance Hosts Last Meeting Of Season – Melinda Katz speaks on borough presidency
The Lindenwood Alliance billed its last meeting of the season as a Summer Shutdown and hosted a party for members at the Fairfield Arms. As…
After Years Of Lending Hands, Broad Channel Vets Need Help For Themselves
For the veterans gathered in the backyard of Paddy G’s Sports Bar in Elmhurst last Saturday, serving – whether it be their country or…
CB 9 Members Vote For District Manager’s Probation – Carey to be observed for six months
After considering ousting Community Board 9 District Manager Mary Ann Carey from the post she has held for 30 years, citing frustrations with communication…
In South Queens, Margaret Finnerty Is Synonymous With Service
For Margaret Finnerty, life is South Queens. It’s where she met her husband, Bob, where she raised her kids – Bob and Margaret, where she…