NYC Severe Weather Data System Needs Upgrades: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “What we saw with Hurricane Ida and what we see more and more is that storms change rapidly, varying in…
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Senator Asks Constituents to Speak up on How They Would Improve NY’s Voting Process
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo “Now, voters have the chance to speak up and share their experiences—both good and bad—with New York’s registering and voting…
Colombo Crime Family Boss, Underboss, Consigliere, Captains Indicted
File Photo “Today’s charges describe a long-standing, ruthless pattern by the administration of the Colombo crime family, its captains, members and associates,” Acting Brooklyn U.S….
Far Rockaway Man Charged in Massive Unemployment Fraud Scam
File Photo “This fraud during the pandemic costs our country, and our state, billions of dollars. We will not stand for this in Queens County,”…
Hurricane Ida Batters Borough, Killing 11 Residents
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Motorists abandoned their vehicles on major thoroughfares across the borough as the water level rose. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Biden Approves NY Disaster Declaration
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “[W]e strongly urge you to approve any forthcoming requests for FEMA assistance from New York State with all due speed…
Brooklyn Man Caught with Handgun at JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of TSA A Brooklyn man was recently caught with this handgun among his carry-on items at JFK International Airport. By Forum Staff A…
Mark Sept. 11 in Classrooms this Year: Addabbo
File Photo “By having a September 11th Remembrance Day in our schools, we honor the lives that were lost in the attack on the World…
Community Unites for Tribute in Lights
The Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic recently coordinated the construction of a “Tribute in Light” to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks….
DOB Advises New Yorkers after Historic Ida Flooding
Photo Courtesy of DOB Heavy flooding conditions have the potential to cause structural damage, undermining concerns, hazardous mold, and deterioration of building electrical and gas…
How to Apply for Hurricane Ida FEMA Assistance
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand “This declaration will unlock significant emergency FEMA funding that will go directly into the hands of New Yorkers so we…
More Small Businesses are Eligible to Apply for Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo “Small businesses drive our local economies, while also hiring community residents. Allowing more small businesses to participate in this program…
Disgruntled Client Indicted in Stabbing Death of Jackson Heights Lawyer
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim’s body was discovered in the conference room of his law office located on 82nd Avenue in Jackson Heights. By…
LIC Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Slaying Alleged Rival
File Photo Without regard for human life, the defendant fired multiple shots at the victim, who was near a bus stop and various businesses, in…
Boy, 9, Perishes in Ozone Park Blaze
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V. Cusenza A 9-year-old boy died and 11 people were injured early Wednesday morning in an all-hands…