Armed Man Robs Ridgewood Bank
A man flashed a gun at a Citibank in Ridgewood and walked out with thousands of dollars in cash last week, police said. At around…
Grand Larceny Auto Spikes in the 104
Capt. Michael Cody informed Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale and Ridgewood residents of the latest crime statistics at the COP 104 meeting, held this month at…
Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Combats Noise and Graffiti
Cops in Woodhaven say they’re tightening enforcement on noise complaints, and residents are running their own crackdown on graffiti. At the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association…
Queens Merchant Caught Selling Dog Fur Products
By Natalia Kozikowska The Forum Newsgroup Staff After a two-year investigation, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is cracking down on…
Rep. Meeks and Greater Jamaica Deny Fraud Investigation
By Natalia Kozikowska The Forum Newsgroup Staff Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) and Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) are under fire after a New…
After Rapes, Free Self Defense Class
After a rash of sexual assaults in Forest Hills and Corona, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn are offering a free self-defense…
Meng Phones Key Witness Against Him in Fraud Case
Minutes after his release on $1 million bail, former assemblyman Jimmy Meng allegedly called the key witness against him in a federal case in which…
Forest Hills Lawyers Convicted in $25 Million Mortgage Scheme
In the midst of the housing bubble bursting, two attorneys from Forest Hills were setting up millions of dollars of mortgages taken out under straw-man…
Editorial: Altered (States of) Transportation or Getting Thrown Under the Bus
For the last several months, we’ve been talking to you about altered bus routes as the result of the MTA evaluations. You know–– the time…
Ulrich Picks Up Endorsements in State Senate Race
Councilman Eric Ulrich picked up a few big endorsements last week, as he continues campaigning for a potential matchup with State Senator Joe Addabbo…
Restaurant Owner Cries Foul Over Health Inspection
The owner of a Forest Hills restaurant has filed a complaint with the city Department of Health (DOH) over what she claims are untrue violations…
Elmhurst Resident Creates Literary Journal for Queens Writers
Seeing a need for writers in Queens to express themselves, one man is opening doors for locals to pen their thoughts and let their voices…
USDA, Activists Clash Over Geese Euthanization
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, whose website boasts “is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the Northeastern United States and one of…
Fundraising Reinforces Storyline in State Senate Primary
The Republican primary between Councilman Eric Ulrich and Juan Reyes for a Queens State Senate seat has been biting and bitter. But interestingly, both candidates…
Cops Arrest Resorts World Robber in Pennsylvania
Police nabbed the man suspected of robbing tens of thousands of dollars from Resorts World Casino in June. He had fled to Pennsylvania where he…