Ariola Rips MTA over Approach to Bus Fare Beating
File Photo According to the MTA, the agency spends $1 million per month on private security guards to deter subway fare evasion. Currently, no guards…
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Assembly District 23 Race Still Undecided as Crucial Court Decision Looms
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) last week emphatically announced “democracy…
Long-Term Construction Project Set for Ozone Park Block
National Grid has begun to notify residents of 101st Avenue between 91st and 92nd streets in Ozone Park of a long-term infrastructure project that will…
USPS Must do More to Combat Mail Theft: Pol
File Photo The dark green relay boxes (l.) targeted by crooks are located next to many of the blue collection boxes throughout the city. By…
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Five to 15 Years in Prison for Deadly Belt Parkway Crash
Photo Courtesy of Queens Borough President’s Office DA Katz noted that Bical “already had two prior Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol convictions from Brooklyn…
Mayor Releases Community-Driven ‘NYC Speaks Action Plan’
Photo Courtesy of Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday released the “NYC Speaks Action Plan” — created in partnership…
Mayor, Schools Chancellor Announce Investment in Preschool Special-Education Supports and Access
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “My team has particularly been focused on young children living with disabilities,” Chancellor Banks said. “We are deeply…
City Launches Week of Action to Enroll Seniors, the Disabled into Programs to Reduce Housing Costs
Photo Courtesy of Google JASA Brookdale Village Older Adult Center, 131 Beach 19th St. in Far Rockaway. By Forum Staff The Mayor’s Office of Public…
Adams Establishes First-Ever Office of Engagement
Photo Courtesy of Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office “We are committed to ensuring that New Yorkers have the tools they need to better engage with government…
Fentanyl Find Leads to Indictment
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz The two kilos of fentanyl allegedly recovered from Carrol’s trunk. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on…
Brooklyn Man Charged in Springfield Gardens Triple Homicide
Photo Courtesy of Google The three victims were discovered in this Springfield Gardens home. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday…
East Elmhurst Man Indicted in Violent Jamaica Home Invasion
Photo Courtesy of Google The incident occurred this summer in a home on 144th Place in Jamaica. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Two Men Indicted in Deadly Summer Shootout in Brookville
Photo Courtesy of Google Herrera allegedly fired several shots at four men near the intersection of 148th Avenue and 231st Street. By Forum Staff Queens…
Broad Channel Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges after 45 Dogs Rescued from Home
Photo Courtesy of ASPCA The rescued animals are now in the care of the ASPCA, where experts are conducting veterinary forensic exams and providing the…
Hochul Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
File Photo The new law requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company’s do-not-call list at the outset of certain…