Richmond Hill Man Charged in ‘Brutal’ Murder, Sexual Assault of 92-Year-Old Woman
Photo Courtesy of Google Fuertes was attacked as she walked along 127th Avenue searching for redeemable bottles and cans. By Michael V. Cusenza A Richmond…
‘Community is Everything!’ Historic Neir’s Tavern Saved on Last Day
By Michael V. Cusenza Neir’s Tavern, the beloved 190-year-old Woodhaven watering hole, has been spared from the real estate gallows, owner Loy Gordon and Mayor…
South Ozone Park-ing Problem
The Forum ran a story two weeks ago noting that truck drivers were once again illegally parking their vehicles in precarious spots along South Conduit…
‘Current Challenges are Daunting— but it is Nothing New York can’t Handle’: Cuomo Delivers ‘Robust’ State of the State Address
By Michael V. Cusenza “Making Progress Happen.” That’s the title of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s exhaustive 10th State of the State address, delivered last Wednesday up…
Double School Security Funds: Pols
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “I feel strongly that this funding is critical to take a stand against the recent spike in anti-Semitic…
Rikers COs Bribed to Smuggle Drugs: Feds
File Photo Six of the 21 people charged in the investigation are City Department of Correction officers assigned to Rikers Island facilities. By Forum Staff…
Law Enforcement?
By now you probably have at least heard or read the name Reeaz Khan. He’s the 21-year-old Richmond Hill resident who was arraigned on Friday…
Settlements Secure $450K for Home Aides
Photo Courtesy of DCWP City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Lorelei Salas. By Forum Staff The City has reached settlement agreements with 11…
NY Flu Season Intensifies
File Photo Visit vaccinefinder.org for locations where you can get the flu shot near you. By Forum Staff The number of lab-confirmed influenza cases and…
AG Launches Probe into NYPD’s Enforcement of ‘Fare Evasion’ Laws
File Photo “If groups of New Yorkers have been unfairly targeted because of the color of their skin, my office will not hesitate to take…
Woman Gets 15 Years for WMD Plans
Photo Courtesy of the Anti-Defamation League Asia Siddiqui’s poem, “Take Me to the Lands Where the Eyes Are Cooled.” She submitted the piece to the…
Man Gets Jail Time for Bar Assault
Photo Courtesy of Google O’Brien and McGee fought outside The Gaslight bar in Sunnyside. By Forum Staff A Sunnyside man has been sentenced to six…
Woman Slashed in Jamaica Hospital
File Photo The attack occurred inside a Jamaica Hospital room. By Forum Staff A Jamaica man has been charged with viciously slashing his girlfriend with…
Ten Injured, Dozens of Lives Displaced after Disastrous Ozone Park Inferno
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The four-alarm fire broke out around 11:30 Sunday morning. By Michael V. Cusenza Powerful gusts teased the flames and seemed to…
‘New Era in Queens’: DA Katz Hails Policies ‘that will Enhance the Safety of all those who Live, Work and Visit’ The World’s Borough
By Forum Staff Mere hours before Monday’s inauguration ceremony at her alma mater, St. John’s University, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz outlined new initiatives and…