Finch Fan Pinched at JFK Airport
Photos Courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York The 34 live finches were allegedly discovered in Gurahoo’s carry-on luggage, with each bird…
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Cuomo Signs Laws on Rent Reform, Driver’s License Access
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor I’m confident the measure passed today is the strongest possible set of reforms that the Legislature was…
DA Candidates Comment on Handling of Vetrano Case
File Photo Chanel Lewis was sentenced in April to life in prison without the possibility of parole. By Michael V. Cusenza The seven Democrats in…
Do Your Part
This Tuesday, June 25, is one of the most important dates—not simply of the year, but of a generation. Hyperbole aside, this Tuesday, residents of…
Queens Ranks Dead Last in EMS Response Times
File Photo Last year, of the nearly 62,000 medical emergencies in Queens requiring paramedics, help failed to arrive in less than 10 minutes 55 percent…
BP Allots Funds for Area School, Park Projects
Photo Courtesy of Google The borough president has allocated $1.25 million for upgrades at Harold Schneiderman Playground in Lindenwood. By Michael V. Cusenza Some South…
State Adds 500 Cops to City Transit Systems
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor MTA Chairman Pat Foye (from l.), Gov. Cuomo, and Manhattan DA Cy Vance discuss their new agreement…
Addabbo Jamaica Bay Contamination Bill Passes Both Houses
File Photo “Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected,” Sen. Addabbo said. By Forum Staff The…
Woodhaven Man Convicted of Possessing, Promoting Child Sex Abuse Videos on the Internet
Law enforcement officials linked Guerra’s IP address to a series of files containing images of child pornography uploaded to ARES, a peer-to-peer file sharing network….
Pols Try to Sweeten Sports Betting Bill
File Photo Senator Addabbo (c.) has said that he believes that legalizing sports betting, and enabling people to place wagers from their phones and other…
Only the Finest for Prom Queen
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The City’s Finest once again lived up to that moniker when members of the 102nd Precinct on Friday surprised a special…
Ulrich, FDNY to Host Ozone Park Street Renaming Ceremony Honoring Sept. 11 Hero
Photo Courtesy of FDNY FDNY Chief Ronald Spadafora By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and City Fire Department Commissioner Dan Nigro…
DOE Set to Adopt School Diversity Advisory Group Recommendations
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The City plans to adopt 62 of the SDAG’s 67 recommendations, Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced….
Borough Man Planned Terror Attack: Feds
Photo Courtesy of FBI The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force and the NYPD Intelligence Bureau collaborated on the Alam investigation. By Forum Staff…
City Sees Uptick in Hate Crimes
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed and Paige Polk/Mayoral Photography Office “We will never stand idly by while our fellow New Yorkers are targeted because of…