Ulrich, Woodhaven BID Announce Retail Analysis of Jamaica and 101st Avenues
PHOTO: Part of the $22,000 allocated by City Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office will go toward a retail market analysis of Jamaica Avenue between Forest Parkway and…
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Property Owner Responsible for Ozone Park Eyesore: Sanitation Department
PHOTO: The consistently poor conditions along the Woodhaven Boulevard service road between 101st and 103rd avenues have created an eyesore for Ozone Park. The city…
Queens Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises More than $140,000
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza Fueled by an invigorating end-of-summer breeze and a palpable sense of purpose, nearly 1,000 people last weekend participated in…
Goldfeder Calls on Parks to Install Bathroom at Centreville Playground
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder said that he has heard numerous complaints from Ozone Park residents about public urination at Centreville Playground. Photo Courtesy of NYS Assembly…
Assemblyman Urges EDC to Expand Rockaway Access to Ferry System
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder this week wrote a letter to the city EDC, calling on the corporation to expand proposed free shuttle bus service to eastern…
NY Pols Look to Legislation to Stem the Spread of Synthetic Marijuana
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer this week tapped the DEA to create a special unit to police vendors using websites, such as OrganicSpiceBlend.com (pictured), to sell…
TSA Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Cash from Passenger Wallet
PHOTO: Joe Bangay. Photo Courtesy of the Port Authority Police Department A Transportation Security Administration screening agent last week was arrested for stealing cash…
Area Pols to Address JFK Parking Problem at Airlines Council Meeting
PHOTO: How The Forum covered the JFK Airport employee parking problem last month. File Photo Two are elected officials last week announced that five…
Allegedly Drunk Driver Slams into LIRR Third Rail in Long Island City
PHOTO: Authorities said that Ronny Mora was ‘apparently drunk’ when he drove his car for a mile on the LIRR tracks in Long Island City, stopping…
Feds Nab Man at Queens Home for Allegedly Attempting to Join ISIS
PHOTO: According to federal authorities, Ali Saleh tweeted ‘I’m ready to die for the Caliphate…’ a few days before making reservations to travel from JFK…
JFK Runway Project Set to be Completed by Sept. 21: Addabbo
PHOTO: The much-anticipated completion of the renovation of JFK Airport Runway 4L-22R is just days away, according to Sen. Addabbo. Photo Courtesy of The Port…
FEMA Sandy Flood Insurance Claim Review Deadline Extended 30 Days; HUD waives Duplication of Benefits review for most storm victims
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand had reasons to smile this week. Photo Courtesy of New York State Democrats The Federal Emergency…
Cops Use iPhone App to Nab Alleged Drive-By Purse Snatcher; Track suspect to Cross Bay CVS after victim is dragged, run over by SUV
PHOTO: Police last Friday cornered the alleged purse snatcher in the parking lot of this Howard Beach CVS. Photo Courtesy of Google A Howard…
City to Honor NYPD Legend Jack Maple with Richmond Hill Street Co-Naming
PHOTO: Last year, the city Police Department renamed the CompStat Room the Jack Maple CompStat Center in honor of the Richmond Hill native and crime-fighting…
102nd Precinct Cop of the Month Shows Knack for Nabbing Robbers
PHOTO: Deputy Inspector Deodat Urprasad (c.), commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, joins the command’s Community Council and Community Affairs officers in congratulating Police Officer…