City Initiative Provides Gifts for Families in Need
Photo Courtesy of NYC Service According to the City, the Secret Snowflake initiative has served more than 13,000 NYC children through answered letters and in-kind…
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New ‘Neighborhood Pillars’ Program to Protect Tenants, Preserve Affordability: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Now, non-profit developers will have access to the capital required to purchase buildings and ensure their long-term affordability…
L.I. Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for $62M Ponzi Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Realtor.com Barkany induced more than 10 victims to invest approximately $62 million by promising to use their money in “risk-free” deals to…
Jamaica Man Charged in November Shooting Death
By Forum Staff Murder charges have been filed against 33-year-old Queens man in connection with a fatal shooting that followed a dispute on November 3….
Alleged Pimp Charged with Rape, Sex Trafficking
File Photo On one occasion, according to the charges, the victim was allegedly struck several times by Hodges, searched for cash and had $40 taken…
Jamaica Man Charged with Two Separate South Richmond Hill Slayings
Photo Courtesy of Google Davenport allegedly killed Omaree Morrison on Jan. 16, 2018, as he walked down 135th Street near 105th Avenue (picture); the murder…
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Passing Dream Act, Congestion Pricing among Proposals in Cuomo’s Ambitious ‘2019 Justice Agenda’
Photos Courtesy of the Office of the Governor The governor broke with tradition, laying out his legislative agenda in December instead of waiting until the…
Howard Beach becoming Riskier for Children: Report
Courtesy of the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York In Health, Howard Beach ranked fifth, making it one of the highest-risk communities for children…
Cops Hunt Ozone Park Slash Suspect
Photo Courtesy of NYPD City detectives recently reached out to the public for help in locating a man wanted for slashing a victim across the…
Congestion Pricing Debate Heats Up Cold City Streets
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office Assemblyman David Weprin (c.) on Sunday delivers remarks opposing congestion pricing. By Michael V. Cusenza With the archaic city…
Sweet Memories for 2nd Graders at PS 232
Second graders from PS 232 in Lindenwood recently traveled to the Young Chefs Academy in Forest Hills to do some holiday baking. The class demonstrated…
Elmhurst Man Ran Suffolk County Drug Lab: Feds
Photo Courtesy of the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office A search warrant executed at the lab netted barrels of chemicals, along with beakers, test tubes, and…
Borough DEP Inspector Accepted Bribes from Asbestos Abatement Contractor: Authorities
File Photo DOI Commissioner Garnett said Nebedum “had a duty to protect workers and the public; instead, according to the charges, he put their health…
Addabbo Picked to Lead Senate Racing, Gaming, Wagering Committee
File Photo “I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead this panel, and to help shape the future of the racing, gaming and…
Feds Find 70 Live Finches in JFK Passenger’s Bag
Photo Courtesy of CBP A traveler recently was caught trying to smuggle nearly six-dozen live finches through John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to federal…