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Queens Soccer Coach Nabbed on Charges of Rape, Sexual Abuse and Other Crimes Against Teenage Boys and Girls
By Forum Staff A 23-year-old Woodhaven resident – who coached soccer with the now-defunct American Eagle Soccer Academy – has been charged with rape, sexual…
Estranged Jealous Husband Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Viscious Stabbing of Wife
Photos Courtesy of Facebook Iris Rodriguez, 35, left two young children behind after her husband , William Rivas, stabbed her in a jealous rage at…
Brooklyn Resident Convicted of Manslaughter, Shoots Man for Insulting Female Friends
Photo Courtesy of Google The busy stretch of Steinway Street in Astoria near 28th Avenue where Santiago Salcedo shot Qsaun Brown in a dispute over…
Firefighter Dad Ejected From Courtroom, Says his Daughter’s Violent Attacker Could Go Free
Forum Photo M. Reyes Omar Wilks told reporters he fears Ramtahal will be out of jail as early as January 1 because sufficient felony charges…
PROTECTING OUR ELDERS Monitoring Senior Meds
We’ve spoken to you in the past about mistakes made by chain pharmacies in having dispensed the wrong medication to a child. And now we’d…
MULCHFEST 2020! SAY “FIR-WELL” TO YOUR HOLIDAY TREE WITH NYC PARKS
By Forum Staff Wrap up your holiday season and say goodbye to your tree at Mulchfest. Join NYC Parks and the New York City Department…
Deck Out Your Holiday Cookie Platter With a New Cookie Inspired by a Peppermint Tradition
I’m sure we would all agree that one of the most pleasing and traditional images of Christmas is the candy cane. Whether stuffed in stockings…
Ulrich Rips Con Edison for ‘Unfair’ Rate Hike
Photo Courtesy of Con Ed The proposal, according to Con Ed, seeks an additional $485 million to run the company’s electric delivery system in 2020 and $210 million for…
The True Spirit of the Season
Students and staff at PS/MS 146 may appear to be dressed for rest, but they certainly were not asleep at the “holiday season wheel” and…
’Tis the Season in Woodhaven
From carolers to cops, elected officials to elves, and senators to Santa’s helpers joined South Queens families Friday at the intersection of Forest Parkway and…
Prolific ‘Fisherman’ Sentenced to up to Three Years in Prison for Stealing Mail
Photo Courtesy of Google Everett was caught on video stealing mail from this blue collection box at 108th Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park….
First of its Kind
From Jan. 1 thru Dec. 31, any year, you’ll find some event, extravaganza, civic meeting, or academic symposium on any given date in Queens. They…
We Must Address Military Suicide Crisis: Pol
File Photo U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand By Michael V. Cusenza Twenty veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces die by suicide each day. In the past…
MTA Mismanaged $600M Subway Contract: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “New Yorkers are paying for a 21st century subway system and deserve nothing less,” Comptroller Stringer said. By Forum Staff…