Council Unanimously Approves Ulrich Bills Aimed at Creating City Resources and Services for Veterans
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Borough President Councilman Ulrich said that he hopes “that these bills serve as a small token of appreciation…
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Former Queens Commander Tapped to Lead SVD
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Deputy Chief Harrison delivers remarks on Friday after NYPD announces that she will be the commanding officer of the Special Victims…
DOT Touts Woodhaven-Cross Bay SBS a Success
File Photo The City launched the Q52/Q53 Select Bus Service route in November 2017. By Michael V. Cusenza Despite the steady chorus of criticism ovDespite…
Pol to Host Free Naloxone Training Sessions
Photo Courtesy of Consumer Reports Naloxoneis used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard…
Blowing Up the World With a Smile: the Artistry of Nick the Balloonatic
By Patricia Adams He twists and turns all night–while he’s wide awake. That’s just one of the thousands of ways one could describe the zany,…
THANKFUL
Even in this age of wars, wildfires, superstorms, terrorism, a deeply divided electorate, corrupt politicians, and frighteningly frequent mass shootings, we find many inspirational actions…
Mayor Fires Department of Investigation Commissioner
File Photo Former DOI Commissioner Mark Peters was fired on Friday. By Michael V. Cusenza In a controversial and unprecedented move, Mayor Bill de Blasio…
Reported Hate Crime Incidents Increased Last Year: FBI
Photo Courtesy of FBI The bureau noted that hate crimes are the highest priority of its Civil Rights program. By Forum Staff The number of…
Man Charged with Pointing Laser at Fed Helicopter
Photo Courtesy of RJE Merchandise The helicopter pilots reported seeing a bright, green beam of light. By Michael V. Cusenza A Brooklyn man has been…
Trump Calls on Congress to Support Bipartisan Prison Reform Legislation
Photo Courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey By Michael V. Cusenza President Donald Trump recently urged…
Economic Update Shows More New Yorkers Working than Ever Before: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Comptroller Stringer had plenty to smile about this week as he delivered more positive economic news. By Forum Staff…
Woodside Man Indicted for Killing Girlfriend’s Dog
Photo Courtesy of Shih Tzu Daily Lavonia was a black and white Shih Tzu-type dog, similar to the one pictured. By Forum Staff A Woodside…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Murder in 2014 Home Invasion
File Photo By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the March 2009 rape of a woman…
JFK Cabbie to Serve up to Three and a Half Years in Prison after Guilty Plea in Tire Iron Attack of Rival
Photo Courtesy of Google Cops pursued Santana onto the Van Wyck Expressway as he weaved in and out of traffic at a high rate of…
Grateful City Salutes Military Service on Veterans Day
The Stars and Stripes are proudly unfurled at the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan. Photos Courtesy of NYPD; Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office; Councilman Ulrich’s Office;…