Two Far Rockaway Drug Circles Busted
Nine men were arrested last week in connection with two separate narcotics trafficking organizations based in Far Rockaway. The accused are charged with trafficking heroin,…
Forest Hills Stabbing
A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on June 19 to meeting up with a Queens resident and stabbing him to death in a Forest Hills apartment,…
Missing South Ozone Park Boy Found
Thanks to the help of a good samaritan, a missing five-year-old boy was found unharmed about eight hours after he disappeared from his home early…
Businesses Upset Over New Enforcement of Jet Ski Ban
A stricter enforcement of an 11-year-old ban on jet skis in Jamaica Bay has some business owners frustrated about the consistency of enforcing that law….
Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth
First comes the BBQ, then the apple pie, and then the biggest display of our nation’s independence, the fireworks, of course. The often jaw-dropping display…
Lancman Calls for Eminent Domain at St. Saviour’s
Assemblyman Rory Lancman stepped into the City Council district of one of his rivals Thursday to advocate the use of eminent domain to buy the…
Weekend Watch at Waldbaum’s
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and according to one Forum reader who is “fed up with the disgraceful…
Tragic ATV Accident Results in Father’s Day Fatality
Father’s Day ended tragically for one man who was killed while riding an All Terrain Vehicle, (ATV), through the streets of Lindenwood in Howard Beach…
Community Board Member Charged with Stealing $200,000
A Community Board 5 member and civic leader was arrested last month for allegedly stealing $200,000 out of an escrow account entrusted to him. Police…
Progress Made in Glendale Fight for Zip Code
Two local politicians are celebrating a small victory in their quest to distinguish Glendale from Ridgewood with two separate ZIP codes. “Today we are here…
The Forum Interviews 6th District Contenders
Before the Tuesday’s vote in the Congressional primary, The Forum posed these questions to three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. 1. What’s the correct…
Democratic Hopefuls Debate Before Primary
The four Democratic hopefuls vying for an open seat in Queens 6th Congressional District sparred on a host of local and national issues in a…
Jeffries Picks up Endorsements in Howard Beach
With the June 26 primary less than a week away, Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries picked up several endorsements from Queens elected officials and community leaders ahead…
From Portland to New York on a Beat Up Guitar and Trumpet
Traffic Jam is on a homemade nationwide tour. The trumpet and guitar duo has played L.A., Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Miami, Key West,…
Aqueduct Revenues Outpace Nation’s Other Casinos
Aqueduct racino is leading the pack as far as slot machine revenue is concerned. The Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park has outpaced every…