Cuomo Informs National Grid of Intent to Revoke Downstate Franchise Certificate
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “Your fundamental legal obligation as mandated by your certificate of operation was to plan and provide for…
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Housing Inspector Charged after Probe Reveals Illegal Conversions of Borough Buildings he Owns 17
Photo Courtesy of Google Investigators observed this St. Albans building’s cellar to be an unlawfully converted two-bedroom apartment. By Forum Staff A Queens tenanat’s complaint…
De Blasio Proposes $183 Water Bill Credit for 277K+ Queens Homes
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio announced the proposal on Monday in Brooklyn. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza The City is looking to give money…
Woman Warns Borough Residents about Howard Beach Contractor
PHOTO: Sloppy molding is just one of myriad problems that went uncorrected by Battaglia, according to James. Courtesy of Eileen James. By Michael V. Cusenza Caveat…
Pols Urge Public to Testify at Property Tax Hearing
PHOTO: Assemblymembers Phil Goldfeder and Nily Rozic this week called on their constituents to participate in a Jan. 22 oversight hearing by the Assembly Standing Committee…
Pampered Chef Makes it Happen
Traditionally, I am one of those people who remain highly suspect of the myriad products that flood the market: the ones whose salespeople either walk…
Affordable Art Fair: “Something for Everyone”
PHOTO: The Affordable Art Fair, held last weekend in Manhattan, featured diverse artwork for every taste and budget. This huge, showstopping collage from Villa del…
How to Have a Kick-A Yard Sale
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Master Cruz As the weather begins to cool down and seasonal clothes are going back to the attic, it’s a good…
Getting the Most from Your Home Appraisal
When buying or selling a home, refinancing an existing mortgage, or applying for home equity loans, a new home appraisal is often required. An accurate…
Savory and Sweet: A quick guide on how to make your own jerky and ice pops
The other day at a nearby Howard Beach grocery store, a customer/writer was alarmed to discover that her small package of beef jerky, meant to…
Landscaping Tips for the Beginner
With a small piece of land, the novice gardener or even a brown thumb can sculpt out a couple of patches of interesting greenery. The…
Spring Home Special: Must Have Renovation Tips
HELPFUL TIPS FOR HOME FENCING By Eugénie Bisulco So you want to try a new fence around your property, but you aren’t sure where to…
Helpful Tips for Home Fencing
So you want to try a new fence around your property, but you aren’t sure where to begin. There are myriad styles and materials to…