Hevesi Introduces Bills to Dismiss Abusers from School Jobs
In response to a recent spate of arrests for sexual offenses in New York City schools, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) is trying to tighten…
Ascan Avenue Named for Geraldine Ferraro
Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills will soon be co-named for Geraldine Ferraro, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz announced Tuesday night. Koslowitz was speaking to a room full…
Electronic Recyclable Collection at Forest Park
Locals looking to dispose of their electronic waste that can’t go into the normal trash can do so at Forest Park this Sunday, April 15…
Our Lady of Grace Passion Play Draws Full House
A standing-room-only crowd filled the auditorium of the Ave Maria Catholic Academy for the presentation of the Passion Play held at the parish of Our…
CB 9 Settles Election Dispute
Community Board 9 Chairperson Andrea Crawford will remain in that position for this year. The board discussed a possible revote at this month’s meeting after…
Watchdog Group Worried About Bay’s Pipeline Proposal
Concerns revolving around a project proposing the building of a pipeline from Brooklyn to Queens within Jamaica Bay were among some of the issues that…
Sales Tax Slashed, Exemption Begins
In a move that will save tax payers millions of dollars, New York State will remove the four percent sales tax on clothing, footwear and…
Two Christ the King Grads to Go for Gold
“Something in the water?” is the question asked in the 2012 U.S. Olympics Women’s Basketball Team Media Guide regarding Middle Village-based Christ the King High…
Budget May Pass on Time
New Yorkers might not have to wait months past the deadline to see their budget this year. Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with Senate Majority Leader…
Five Locals Charged in Tax Fraud
Five people who either live or work in Queens were charged in separate cases last week for allegedly trying to defraud New York State out…
Scoring Walbaum’s
More than one month ago, The Forum began a series of articles that were highly critical of the operation of the Waldbaum’s supermarket on Cross…
Burglary Rash in the 104
The 104th Precinct has been combating a high number of burglaries, it told residents at a local civic meeting on Monday, April 2. Capt. John…
Congressman Awards Missing WWII Medals
After five years of trying to cut through red tape to get recognition for his father’s service in World War II, a Howard Beach…
Police Probe Another Swastika in Maspeth
Another swastika in Maspeth was uncovered last week on the door of a business on Grand Avenue in Maspeth—almost a month to the day since…
Elevator Repair Traps Seniors for Two Weeks
Some seniors at the Fairfield Arms Co-op went 14 days without leaving their floor when a routine repair to their elevator left them trapped without…