Fundraiser Page set up for Beloved Volunteer Firefighter’s Family
Photo Courtesy of Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department Freddy Grey died on Nov. 19. He was 44. By Michael V. Cusenza Colleagues and friends of…
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Kew Gardens Attorney Gets Two-Year Prison Term for Sexually Abusing Minor Girls
Photo Courtesy of Google Katzman’s victims were John Adams High School students at the time of the incidents. By Forum Staff An attorney who lives…
Thieves Hit Liberty Avenue Phone Store
By Michael V. Cusenza Police this week reached out to the public for help in identifying two young men wanted for allegedly shoplifting merchandise from…
Cuomo Signs Excessive Window-Tint Law
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio said the bill “would protect law enforcement officers from the unnecessary risk of walking into…
NY AG Urges Vigilance in Immigrant Communities after Uptick in Reported Scams
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office Schneiderman said that since Election Day, there has been a “significant increase” in the number of calls to…
Peralta Promotes Legislation to Require Travel Agents to Register with NY Department of State
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office “Under my proposal, we replace the Truth in Travel Act with a registry for travel consultants and promoters,” Peralta…
Violence in City Jails has ‘Skyrocketed’: Comptroller Report
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Unit According to Comptroller Stringer, focusing more resources on fewer inmates has done little to stem violence in City…
More than $7B in Annual Federal Funding to NYC Could be at Risk under Trump: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of the Trump Campaign A new analysis of federal funding of NYC programs indicated that crises like record homelessness could worsen under Donald…
City Unveils Savings Account Program to Help Public School Students Conserve Money for College
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio recently helped announce the Child Savings Account initiative. By Forum Staff Saving for college just…
Police and the People
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Members of the 106th Precinct, including Domestic Violence Officer Jennifer Martinez (far r.), distributed donated turkeys to families in need in…
In Time for Holiday Season, NYPD Issues Shopping Safety Tips
By Forum Staff Though Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are officially in the rear-view mirror, the City Police Department this week published…
New JFK Business Improvement District Aims to Enhance Airport’s Economic Potential
Photo Courtesy of JFK BID Planning Committee The BID’s Planning Committee organized images of off-airport “areas of concern” that, the panel said, “may need special…
Senator Sets up Drop Box in Howard Beach for Proper Disposal of Unwanted American Flags
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently announced that constituents wishing to properly dispose of an unwanted American flag can now…
Public Hearings on Latest MTA Fare and Toll Hikes Set for December
Photo Courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Patrick Cashin Under one of the two proposals being considered, the base fare of a MetroCard will go to $3…
Public Advocate, Council Members Lead Push for Home Stability Support Plan for Homeless Crisis
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Hevesi Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (r.) crafted Home Stability Support to help address the homeless crisis in NYC. By Michael V. Cusenza…