106 Make Burglary Bust — Asks for public help in reporting break-ins
Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale told The Forum this week that the precinct has been experiencing what he termed ” a nagging problem with a particular…
Please Show Your Love for Loren — Friends, family ask community to support HB teen stricken with leukemia
Valentine’s Day is coming a week early to Howard Beach this year and the reason is a real matter of the heart. Especially for the…
Caruana Could Challenge Crowley
Although neither an official announcement, nor a final decision has been made according to insiders at what could be Craig Caruana’s campaign, serious considerations are…
Former Senator Huntley Pleads Guilty — Admits embezzling from charity
Former New York State Senator Shirley Huntley pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Huntley served in the New York State…
Unlocking the Doors and the Truth — Dept. of Ed fails to identify policy that avoids safety and keeps public school doors open
As much of the nation continues to wrestle with various ways to safeguard school children—considering options from armed teachers to armed guards— the issue…
Ulrich, Oddo Legislate To Protect Disaster Victims
Legislation recently introduced and sponsored by Council Member Eric Ulrich and Minority Leader James Oddo , inspired advocacy on the part of City Council Speaker…
FEMA Flood Maps — 35,000 Buildings Added to Flood Zones
Revised flood maps released on Monday show that as many as 35,000 homes and businesses in the New York City metropolitan area will now be…
Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposed Budget Met with Resistance
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s final proposed budget left a lot of questions unanswered and angered several of the candidates running to replace him. Term-limited, Bloomberg submitted…
Senate Approves Sandy Aid Package
As expected, the U.S. Senate passed a $50.5 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy on Monday and now the bill will head to President Barack…
Love for Loren
Loren Licausi of Howard Beach has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. Come show your “Love for Loren” as we host a dance party fundraiser in her honor Featuring…
Parents Balk Over Schools Open Door Policy
Ever since the horrific school shootings last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, that took 26 lives—20 children and six adults— the…
No FEMA Aid for Houses of Worship — Congregations still struggling to rebuild
When Super storm Sandy pounded Queens in late October of last year, it did not play favorites with its destruction. It decimated homes, businesses, and…
Howard Beach Kiwanis Member Gets Top Post in Queens West
Howard Beach Kiwanians are celebrating a proud achievement this week after the Queens West Kiwanis Club held a regional meeting in Astoria to elect what…
COPS HUNT BRAZEN BIKE THIEF
Police are still looking for a bike-riding robbery suspect who has been terrorizing middle-aged and older women in the Woodhaven area since at least early…
City Council Questions Sandy Storm Response
The City Council on Jan. 16 grilled two high-ranking members of the government about New York City’s preparedness for Superstorm Sandy. Cas Halloway, deputy mayor…