Park Slope Tragedy Renews Call for Increased Traffic Safety Measures
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office “Simply put, these bills are about protecting children. It is time we work together to save lives, to protect…
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South Ozone Park Man Charged with Setting Nine Cars on Fire
File Photo Person has been charged with third-degree arson. By Forum Staff Authorities have charged a 29-year-old Queens man with arson and other crimes for…
Woman Charged with DWI Following Grand Central Parkway Death of Boyfriend
Photo Courtesy of Google Beria-Lackhan was later removed to the 112th Precinct where an intoxilyzer exam was administered. By Forum Staff South Ozone Park resident…
Prolific Gas Station Crook Robs South Ozone Park Gulf
Photo Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza City Police Department investigators recently reached out to the public for help in identifying a particularly prolific…
Bird-Brain Passenger Caught with 20 Live Finches at JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection The seized birds were placed in a quarantine isolation crate and turned over to agents from U….
Council Bill would Expand Property Tax Exemptions to Cold War Vets
File Photo Councilman Ulrich said he’s “thrilled” to sponsor the bill. By Forum Staff City Councilmen Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island)…
Education Committee Approves Bill to Make St. Patrick’s Day a School Holiday
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “I hope our educational community will soon be able to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day as a school holiday and…
Cuomo, Senator Call for Passage of Election Reform Legislation
Photo Courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of the Governor According to Gov. Cuomo, the legislation “cracks down on the toxic cocktail of social media explosion, lack…
New York AG Releases Top Ten Fraud Scams of 2017
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman recently released a list of the top ten consumer fraud complaints received by…
NYFAC Taps Pheffer Amato for Guardian Angel Award
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office New York Families for Autistic Children presented Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) with the Guardian Angel Award…
Pass Agent Orange Bill: Pol
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “Help these heroes get the recognition and services they are entitled to,” Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said. By Forum…
Addabbo, Miller to Return to Forest Park for Annual Spring Recycling Event
The Spring Recycling Fair will be on Sunday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Bandshell. By Forum Staff State…
Proposed Law Would help to Ease Cashless Tolling Issues
File Photo The MTA moved from traditional toll booths to Open Road Cashless Tolling at all state bridges and tunnels last year. By Michael V….
Prescription Drug Price Info Bill Awaits Action from Cuomo
Photo Courtesy of Google We must make sure consumers receive all the information they need and deserve when they visit their local pharmacies,” Sen. Addabbo…
Houston’s Carranza is New Schools Chancellor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio welcomed Carranza to NYC on Monday. By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio on…