At the Head of the Class— Juniper Valley Park
In a recent survey of 45 large city parks, including 17 in Queens, Middle Village’s 56-acre Juniper Valley Park scored best in terms of its…
Poised to Challenge Crowley — Middle Village activist to focus on budget, business
After months of exploring a potential run against Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), civic activist Craig Caruana said this week he is likely poised to…
Congress Comes to Middle Village
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she will bring Congress to Queens by holding her first “Congress on Your Corner” event at…
The “Fish” Stinks Form The Locomotive Down — CURES founders turn to senate to get needed funding
A concerted effort of epic proportion to replace antiquated locomotives responsible for hauling NYC garbage has been launched by the founders of CURES, Civics United…
LINDENWOOD HOMEOWNERS FED UP — Say dog owners won’t clean up, need to be ticketed
Members of the Lindenwood Alliance revealed a bevy of complaints and concerns at their monthly meeting held earlier this week at the Fairfield Arms. Several…
Community Groups Call Foul on USTA Expansion — New Fairness Coalition report slams association for being bad neighbors
A new report released by the Fairness Coalition of Queens raises the volume on the group’s opposition to United States Tennis Association (USTA) plans to…
Op-Ed
It seems that even in a state as robust and diverse as ours, certain groups still must fight to be heard. And after reviewing this…
Muni-Meter Malfunctions Plague Borough Residents
Drivers in Queens have long had to contend with the often frustrating tasks of hunting down a legal parking spot and then timing errands just…
Party Down At Party Den — Ozone Park delivers the perfect party destination
There is no one among us who doesn’t know the feeling of panic that approaches with the coming of every birthday in the life of…
Murders May Be Over Drug War — Two dead in brush fire could be victims of turf war
Authorities believe the two victims found after a Howard Beach brush fire last week may have died as a result of a dispute in a turf…
San Pasquale Society Celebrates 106th Annual Dinner Dance
Cavelier Joseph Meccariello, the Chairman of the Society welcomed this years honorees to the dais. The Society presented severl charitable donations at the event…
Sofia Pizza Puts On A New Face
Nick Agola, owner of Sofia Pizza in Ozone Park, was joined by Councilman Eric Ulrich for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on the long awaited opening…
Jimmy Meng Gets A Month
Former Assemblyman Jimmy Meng was sentenced at a hearing in Federal District Court in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Meng was facing at least a year in…
Howard Beach Wheel Thieves Strike Again
Less than three weeks after The Forum featured a story on its front cover in response to rampant wheel thefts and auto vandalism in the…
Two Bodies Found After Brush Fire in HB
Surveillance video from St. Helens’ Parish captured the images of three vehicles believed to be involved in the homicide of two Brooklyn men set on…