Mastermind of Bank Heists that Netted Massive Haul Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison
File Photo The crew of crooks used blowtorches to cut into the tops of the banks’ vaults from the roofs of the buildings. By Michael…
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Andrew, we hardly knew you…
Admit it. We all loathe having to go to the bank. We’re always in a rush; the line is impossible; the person in front of…
Woodhaven Schoolm Unveils Traffic Safety Banners Dedicated to Maria Thomson
Photo Courtesy of PS 97 A dozen banners designed by PS 97 students were recently installed along streets near the Woodhaven school as part of…
Queens Village Recalls Five Young Lives Lost in April 2017 Fire
Photos Courtesy of The Forum and Councilman Miller’s Office. Councilman Miller delivers remarks on Monday at Mount Moriah AME Church in Cambria Heights. By Michael…
Baseball’s Back in Broad Channel
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Hundreds of families on Saturday welcomed the start of a new baseball season at the Opening Day ceremony…
Borough Executives, Companies Charged in Bribery and Corruption Probe
Photo Courtesy of DOI DOI First Deputy Commissioner Lesley Brovner said this case is about corrupting “the integrity of procurement and minority business enterprise programs…
Cuomo Looks to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags in New York
File Photo The bill would ban the provision of single-use, plastic carryout bags at any point of sale. By Michael V. Cusenza Tote-all recall. Governor…
More than One-Third of SBS Riders Dissatisfied with Slow, Unreliable Service: Stringer
File Photo Comptroller Stringer’s SBS survey results indicate that the service shows, among other findings, “minimal improvement on glacial local bus routes.” By Forum Staff…
Elected Officials Propose Law to Abolish Commercial Bail in New York
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office The proposed legislation comes four months after Comptroller Stringer’s report on the growing role of commercial bail bonds in…
Borough Men Charged in $32M Slip-and-Fall Scheme
Kalkanis once worked out of this physical therapy office in Astoria. By Michael V. Cusenza Four borough residents and one Brooklyn man were arrested Thursday…
In Wake of Facebook Political Ad Scandal, Cuomo Signs Democracy Protection Act
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor By signing DPA into law, “we will bring transparency to all online political ads including those…
Mom Charged with leaving 2-Year-Old in Locked Vehicle with Windows up while She Shopped
Photo Courtesy of Google Sadikaj allegedly left her daughter in her car while she shopped in TJ Maxx in College Point. By Forum Staff “I…
City Cop Charged with Stealing $9K from NYPD
Photo Courtesy of Blue Cosmo Among the items the officer allegedly purchased without authorization is a satellite phone valued at more than $2,500. By Forum…
Frustrated Parents, Advocates File Lawsuit in Albany Demanding City Immediately Reduce Class Sizes
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is named in the suit. By Michael V. Cusenza City public school parents…
Police Pledge to Discuss Conduit Trailer Problem with Owners
Photo Courtesy of a Concerned Resident By Michael V. Cusenza The commanding officer of the 106th Precinct told The Forum this week that his officers…