Owner of Historic Tavern Calls Landmark Status Denial a ‘Slap in the Face’
PHOTO: Neir’s owner Loy Gordon said he’s “so tired of Queens not getting the recognition it deserves.” Courtesy of Neir’s Tavern By Michael V. Cusenza The owner…
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NYPD Seeking Input from Public on Body Camera Policy
PHOTO: A page from the body-worn camera policy questionnaire. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza As part of a pilot program, the City Police Department later…
Editorial: What’s Good for the Genting…
Photo Courtesy of JCJ Architecture Resorts World Casino New York City wants to expand. And for two very important, yet simple reasons, we say: Let…
Panel Discusses Opioid Epidemic, Mental Health Services
PHOTO: Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx hosted last Friday’s public health discussion. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office By Forum Staff A public health panel recently…
Albany Bill Calls for Insurance Premium Reductions for Autos with Dashboard Cameras
PHOTO: The proposed legislation would provide an auto insurance premium discount for non-commercial vehicles that have an operating dashboard camera installed. Courtesy of Leopard Store By Forum Staff…
Skin Cancer Report Spurs Stringer to Call for Free Sunscreen in Public Places
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week released the report and urged the City provide free sunscreen dispensers at all public beaches, pools, parks, and playgrounds. Courtesy of the…
106th Precinct Welcomes Veteran Community Affairs Officer
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Members of the 106th Precinct and its south Queens communities last week welcomed a fresh face into the fold. Community Affairs…
New Tool Tracks Progress of Library Branch Construction Projects
PHOTO: This page of the Capital Projects Tracker contains a brief description of the interior renovation project at the Ozone Park branch, and displays all the…
Hey, Didn’t You Used to Be…
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Jeff Schiff, former commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, recently celebrated his promotion to Inspector from Deputy Inspector. In March, after…
John Gotti IV Facing Felony Drug Charges
PHOTO: John Gotti IV was taken from the 106th Precinct stationhouse to Central Booking on Thursday. Forum Photo By Forum Staff A routine traffic stop…
Authorities React to Howard Beach Naked Creep Case
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza Law enforcement officials on Tuesday sought to assuage fears and answer questions regarding the startling case of the Howard…
LPC Denies Neir’s Landmark Status
PHOTO: The Landmarks Preservation Commission has denied landmark status to the 180-year-old Woodhaven watering hole. File By Michael V. Cusenza The beloved watering hole at the…
Bravest Set to Box London Cops for Cause
Courtesy of FDNY Boxing By Michael V. Cusenza The siren call of the sweet science beckons fight fans to Rockaway Beach next Friday, July 8,…
Schumer, Goldfeder Urge Army Engineers to Release Rockaway Reformulation Draft Report
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Schumer (l.) and Assemblyman Goldfeder have sent a letter to the USACE asking the agency to release the draft plan of the Rockaway…
Cops Hunt Suspect in Richmond Hill Dry Cleaners Robbery
PHOTO: Investigators have said that this man is responsible for the violent robbery of a Jamaica Avenue dry cleaning establishment. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza…