Girlfriend of Rikers Island Inmate who Plotted to Kill Witnesses Sentenced to up to 15 Years in Prison
The girlfriend of a Queens man — who was being held on Rikers Island in lieu of bail and awaiting trial on two armed home…
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Astoria Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Selling Drugs Laced with Fentanyl
File Photo District Attorney Brown noted that “in a recorded phone conversation, the defendant was told he was selling drugs that contained fentanyl and that…
Flushing Doctor Pleads Guilty in Death of Patient who Underwent Abortion
Photo Courtesy of Google Liberty Women’s Health Care of Queens was located in Flushing before it was shuttered. By Forum Staff Courtroom drama unfolded last…
Several Borough Roads to Receive Much-Needed Repairs as Part of State’s $100M+ Harsh Winter Paving Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Google According to Gov. Cuomo, $324,000 has been earmarked for concrete repairs on the eastbound side of the Nassau Expressway from Cross…
PLEASE HELP !
By Patricia Adams Please step up to the plate. That’s what the family of well-known Ozone Howard Little League coach, Guy Losito, is asking from…
Cops Clear up False Reports of Shooting on Cross Bay Boulevard
Forum Photo Courtesy by Nick Rotundo Police were at the scene conducting an investigation for hours after taking a motorist into custody following the shooting…
De Blasio’s $89B Executive Budget Pushes ‘Fairness’ Doctrine, but Critics Cry Foul
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office In this year’s budget rollout, Mayor de Blasio also touted the current “strong” City economy. By Michael V….
Mayor, Council Speaker Demand Detailed Accountability from MTA in Spending City’s $418M for Subway Plan
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office In their letter to MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Johnson called on his…
Bill Calls for Residential Parking Program in NYC
File Photo The proposed legislation calls for the City DOT to develop a program aimed at helping a large majority of local residents secure a…
EDITORIAL: Cars for Concern
It seems that over the last few years a certain segment of Gotham’s population has been clearly targeted—by opportunistic elected officials, advocates for “the wronged,”…
Provisions in FAA Act Seek to Combat Airplane Noise over Queens
File Photo The bill’s provisions include the authorization of the FAA initiative to develop technologies that reduce aircraft noise. The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act,…
Council Approves Package of Environmental Protection Bills
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/William Alatriste Council Environmental Committee Chairman Costa Constantinides sponsored two pieces of legislation dedicated to wind energy. By Michael V….
Transit Advocate Retires from Day Job Serving the City
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Hearty congratulations to 106th Precinct Police Officer Phil McManus who served his last tour of duty on Friday, April 27, after…
Pols Hail another Spring Recycling Event
Photos Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office While the exact tonnage remains to be tallied, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman Mike Miller…
New State Budget Increases Education, Healthcare Funding—and ‘Backdoor Borrowing’ Deals: DiNapoli
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office Comptroller DiNapoli recently released his Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Enacted Budget. By Forum Staff State Comptroller…