Woodhaven Teen to Represent U.S.in Roller Derby World Cup
Maureen MacIntosh, a 17-year-old Woodhaven resident, is one of only 30 teens from the eastern half of the United States to be selected for the…
Woodhaven
Participatory Budgeting, Toy Drive on Agenda for WRBA Town Hall
If you plan on attending the next Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association town hall, you’d better come prepared. The first participatory budgeting brainstorming session and the…
CB 9 District Manager Applications to be Reviewed After Deadline
The deadline to apply for Community Board 9’s district manager position is Nov. 7; and as one board member indicated to The Forum, all applications…
Richmond Hill South Civic Hits $2 Million Coupon Mark
A couple of years ago, Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) made a promise to Margaret Finnerty, president of the Richmond Hill South Civic Association. The group…
Addabbo, Jr. Seeking Fourth Term in State Senate
With the midterm elections less than a week away, state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is hoping that he can turn his three-term run…
Officials Pledge Aid and Assistance to Veterans
Borough veterans and family members last Wednesday packed American Legion Post 118 in Woodhaven for a town-hall meeting featuring updates on health, employment and family…
Concerned Woodhaven Residents Take Advantage of Free Legal Advice on Immigration
Citing strong immigrant communities as “crucial to our city’s growth and economic prosperity,” two area elected officials last weekend co-hosted an immigration information session in…
Pols, Advocates Call on MTA to Bring Bus Rapid Transit to Borough
With the push for a permanent Rockaway ferry still dominating the south Queens transportation conversation, elected officials and transit advocacy groups this week rallied on…
Community Board 9 Accepting District Manager Applications
Community Board 9 is now accepting resumes from individuals interested in the district manager position. The board, which serves Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and…
Recycling Day Another Rousing Success
De-cluttering a home went from a chore to a way to go green and bring awareness and action to the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” on…
Jogger Attacked, Robbed in Latest Forest Park Assault
A female jogger was attacked and robbed last week in Forest Park, police officials said; and while cops quickly determined the latest incident…
Ulrich, Howard Beach Seniors Laud Bus Program
Flanked by area seniors and non-profit staff, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) officially announced on Monday that his office has helped to allocate funds…
Concern Grows Over de Blasio Housing Plan
Perhaps the most ambitious project of his mayoralty, Hizzoner Bill de Blasio’s 10-year, five-borough affordable housing plan is not without its critics. Just ask some…
Memoir is Love Letter to Broad Channel & Howard Beach
Marguerite Rocholl’s dad, photojournalist Edward Clarity, many moons ago helped the New York Daily News nab a Pulitzer Prize. And on the plaque that was…
The Amazing Adrien Comes Full Circle
It’s been a long time since “The Amazing Adrien” performed his magic act and entertained children around his native Woodhaven community. Amazing as it may…