Policy Change Allows Expansion of Medical Marijuana Research
PHOTO: At present, there is only one entity authorized to produce marijuana to supply researchers in the United States: the University of Mississippi. The DEA’s new policy will…
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Future Finest Graduate from NYPD Youth Police Academy
PHOTO: Jaden Ramos, son of slain Det. Rafael Ramos, graduated during Monday’s ceremony at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Police Commissioner Bratton recognized the young alum during…
Donations Pour into New Karina Vetrano Reward Fund
PHOTO: The reward fund was organized and set up at TD Bank on Tuesday. Courtesy of GoFundMe By Michael V. Cusenza and Patricia Adams The angst-ridden…
A Community on Edge Gathers for Town Hall Meeting
PHOTO: Fr. Francis Colamaria welcomed the community to St. Helen’s on Monday evening. Forum Photo by Patricia Adams By Michael V. Cusenza and Patricia Adams Howard…
Pols Call for Heightened Security Measures at Spring Creek Park
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries have called for security upgrades at Spring Creek Park. Jogger Karina Vetrano was brutally murdered…
Editorial: #HowardBeachStrong
Courtesy of Flickr This December, when the world drags Howard Beach back 30 years, back to a time when this community was branded with the…
Elderly Richmond Hill Man Missing
PHOTO: Mohamed Gaffer was last seen inside his 123rd Street residence on Aug. 1. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza Police have reached out to the…
Hundreds Rally Against Select Bus Service Plan
PHOTO: The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association thanked the 102nd Precinct for helping Saturday’s rally go smoothly. Courtesy of the WRBA By Michael V. Cusenza Hundreds of south…
Five Borough Residents Indicted on Federal Sex-Trafficking Charges
PHOTO: Five of the six defendants charged in the indictment live in Queens. Courtesy of DOJ By Forum Staff Six men, including five borough residents, last week…
Borough President, DA Co-Host Hate Crimes Forum
PHOTO: Featured speakers at the first-ever Hate Crimes Forum included Eastern District U.S. Attorney Robert Capers (c.) Courtesy of Queens DA’s Office By Forum Staff Queens Borough…
Violence Continues Historic Downward Trend: NYPD
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bratton delivered the July crime briefing inside the Jack Maple CompStat Center. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office By Michael…
Reputed Mobsters Charged in Massive Racketeering Indictment
PHOTO: Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. File Photo By Forum Staff An indictment charging nearly four-dozen leaders, members, and associates of several organized crime families, including…
Mayor Signs Bills into Law that ‘Improve Transparency at NYPD’
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week signed into law several bills that require the NYPD to issue reports on subjects such as use-of-force. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral…
MTA Announces Cleaning Blitz to Reduce Track Trash at all Stations
PHOTO: Operation Track Sweep will cover all 469 subway stations, according to the MTA. Courtesy of MTA By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently announced Operation Track Sweep:…
Library Unveils Plaque Dedicated to ‘Devoted Patron’ Frank Esposito
PHOTO: Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott (l. to r.), Lisa Wong-Esposito, Queens Library Chief Librarian Nick Buron, and North Forest Park Community Library Manager Leslie Dann unveil the memorial plaque for…