State Panel Approves Familial DNA Searching
Photo Courtesy of Daniel Offner “This is a monumental accomplishment,” Phil Vetrano said. By Michael V. Cusenza The New York State Commission on Forensic Science…
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102nd Precinct Detectives Look to Collar Prolific Burglar
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Police said this man is responsible for five recent residential burglaries. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police Department detectives recently reached…
Popularity Forcing NYC Ferry to Hire Charter Boats
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The City has chartered two additional vessels for the summer season. By Michael V. Cusenza The de Blasio…
Ulrich Blasts de Blasio over Handling of Mayoral Control ‘Crisis’
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “The crisis surrounding mayoral control of public schools is entirely his own making,” Councilman Ulrich said of Mayor…
Schumer Demands Feds Deploy Special DEA Heroin Team to Empire State
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Schumer called heroin in NY “an epidemic that needs more attention and action by the feds to…
De Blasio Touts Gains in Build It Back Program
Courtesy of Build It Back According to the City, as of last week, 3,819 Superstorm Sandy-damaged homes in the Build It Back program have completed…
Addabbo Down Syndrome License Plate Bill Approved by State Senate
Courtesy of Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee An example of a Down Syndrome Awareness license plate. By Forum Staff Legislation to increase public awareness…
Support Those who have Sacrificed so much For Us
Semper Fi. Got your 6. Semper Fortis. Just some of the official and unofficial mottos associated with the United States Armed Forces. As far as…
Bill to Address Fire Hazards Associated with Cocklofts in Residences Passes State Senate
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Addabbo initially introduced the cockloft legislation in the wake of a five-alarm blaze in Middle Village in 2013. By…
Three Men Convicted of Gunpoint Burglary of Family in Jamaica Home
Courtesy of Queens DA’s Office The body cam video footage was the first ever introduced as evidence in a Queens court. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Heastie Appoints George Russo to NYRA Board
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office George Russo By Forum Staff Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie this week appointed attorney and South Queens community leader…
Ozone Howard Bulldogs Win Fathers Day Tourney
Congratulations to the Ozone Howard Bulldogs – champions of the Lady Diamond Pros Fathers Day Tournament 12U Division. The team went undefeated (4-0), playing 12…
Rail Freight Company Set to Move Train Repair Facility out of Glendale
By Forum Staff New York & Atlantic Railway will move its noisy train repair facility out of Glendale, Queens; a move that will provide needed…
Senate Passes Bill Making it Easier to Become an Organ Donor
By Forum Staff The State Senate recently passed legislation that will include a space on applications for student loans and aid programs for enrollment in…
Fraud Investigations Result in $1M+ Recovered from ‘Unscrupulous’ Auto Dealers, Repair Shops
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Gov. Cuomo said New York has “zero tolerance” for businesses that cheat consumers. By Michael V. Cusenza…