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Ah, yes. Another week, another Queens transportation issue. Two weeks ago, in this space, we explored the frustration surrounding ludicrously long commute times, especially for…
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Addabbo Talks 2017-2018 State Budget Priorities
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Addabbo said he believes that the upcoming budget “will meet the most important needs and concerns of New…
Cashless Tolling on its Way to Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge
File Photo Cashless tolling on the Cross Bay Bridge will begin on April 30. By Forum Staff Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels staff have…
State Forensic Science Sub-Committee Unanimously Approves Familial DNA Searches
File Photo Queens DA Richard Brown called the vote “an important step forward in identifying the guilty, excluding the innocent and bringing closure to the…
JFK Passenger Nabbed Trying to Smuggle Cocaine in Wooden Picture Frames: Customs
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture specialists first noticed an issue with the wooden frames while they were being X-rayed. By Forum…
Corona Man Charged with Stealing John Legend’s Louis Vuitton Luggage from JFK Airport
Courtesy of John Legend How the musician explained the situation on his verified Twitter account. By Forum Staff “I made a mistake,” is the explanation…
House Votes to Repeal FCC Protections of Personal Consumer Information
Photo Courtesy of Bordas & Bordas Attorneys, PLLC According to Sen. Schumer, if the bill passes the House of Representatives, it could mean dire consequences…
Mayor Promotes Mansion Tax Proposal at Rally in Albany
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office De Blasio also recently visited senior centers in Astoria and Manhattan to promote the mansion tax and Elder…
New Report Highlights Need for Comprehensive Plan to Serve Seniors: Stringer
Courtesy of the City Comptroller’s Office By Forum Staff City Comptroller Scott Stringer recently unveiled a new report that highlighted current challenges and the…
Leader of Violent Extortion Crew Targeting Astoria Businesses Sentenced to 57 Years in Prison
Photo Courtesy of DOJ Redinel Dervishaj By Forum Staff The head of a violent Albanian crew on Friday was sentenced to 57 years and one…
Pilot Convicted of Possessing Child Porn on iPad
Photo Courtesy of Apple, Inc. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security agent discovered potential images of child exploitation on Perkins’s iPad. By Forum Staff A…
Two Men Charged after 10 Kilos of Heroin are Found Hidden inside Crate with Dog Shipped to JFK
Photo Courtesy of Ren’s Pet Depot This crate is similar to the one in which the heroin was discovered. By Forum Staff A sweet faced,…
Fresh Meadows Man Charged with Killing Dog by Hurling her from his 7th Floor Balcony
Photo Courtesy of Pets 4 Homes Cheung said he didn’t throw the dog, but that he tripped going onto the balcony and the dog left…
Hair Care: Richmond Hill Girl Donates Locks to Kids with Cancer
Photo Courtesy of Emily’s Family Emily made her first hair donation when she was just 6 years old. By Michael V. Cusenza The story of…
Police Look to Public for Help in Hunt for Driver in Woodhaven Hit-and-Run that Killed his Brother
Photo Courtesy of NYPD As of Wednesday, Aidan Camacho remains a wanted man. By Michael V. Cusenza The City Police Department has reached out to…