Editorial: Keep It Honest
It’s a strange world indeed—this one of community newspaper publishing. Last week we read one of our competitor’s editorials which devoted their weekly editorial space…
Cops Close Two Motels in Prostitution Raid
Police raided two motels and arrested five people last week in relation to a prostitution crackdown that undercover cops have been monitoring since December 2011….
Politicians Rally for Forest Hills After School Program
Students and parents clamoring to save the Beacon program at a Forest Hills school got a boost Tuesday from local politicians. Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi…
Two Green Groups Earn EPA Award
The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES) learned last week that they each won a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2012…
Residents get discount on Cross Bay Toll
The only intra-borough toll in New York State has been partially eliminated for the residents most directly impacted — in the Rockaways and the…
Six Senior Centers Still Face Chopping Block
For Donna Caltabiano, director of the Forest Park Senior Center, waiting until June doesn’t come any easier, especially in the last three years. “There’s never…
Ozone Park Pilot Faces Federal Charges For Midair Meltdown
A pilot residing in South Ozone Park is facing 20 years to life in prison following a bizarre midair incident aboard a JetBlue airplane that…
Queens Landmark Sites Awarded
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced the winners of the 22nd Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. Newtown High School in Elmhurst and the TWA…
Legislators Demand Answers On Peninsula Hospital Closing
Following the late March announcement that Far Rockaway-based Peninsula Hospital will be closing, local legislators are demanding answers from Department of Health (DOH) officials. Earlier…
Weather, New Regulations Slightly Bump Crime in 112th
Felony crime in the 112th Precinct is up slightly compared to last year, the precinct’s commanding officer reported last week, but that’s largely due to…
City Stacks up Fines Against Forest Hills Veterans Post
Forest Hills veterans feel like they are under attack from the city. Health inspectors are treating American Legion Post 1424 on Metropolitan Avenue as if…
Howard Beach Man Killed in Subway Scuffle
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a Howard Beach man. 20-year-old Joshua Basin was killed when a subway hit…
Cupcakes and Cocktails Raise Big Bucks for Ave Maria Catholic Academy
The Ave Maria Catholic Academy held its 11th Annual Ladies Night Out last Thursday. Almost 300 guests filled Roma View Catering and were treated to…
Robbery at Resorts
An unidentified Queens man was robbed of more than $10,000 at the Resorts World Casino early Wednesday morning, The Forum has learned. Police sources say…
Peninsula Hospital to Close, State Confirms
In a stunning about-face, despite recent efforts to get Peninsula Hospital up and running, the hospital will be closing its doors for good. Hospital workers…