Queens Tries to Keep Cool as Big Apple Bakes in Extreme Heat
PHOTO: Summer in the City: These kids have the right idea for a quick cool-down. Hydrant spray caps can be obtained at any city firehouse. Courtesy of…
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Mom Killed, Daughter Injured in Horrific South Ozone Park Crash
PHOTO: Both mother and young daughter were ejected through the rear window of their car upon impact. Forum Photos by Richard York By Michael V. Cusenza A…
Ulrich Blasts de Blasio and Build it Back
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich on Monday in Rockaway Park called Build it Back “a complete disaster.” Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric…
Editorial: Making the Grade
Photo Courtesy of nyclovesnyc.blogspot.com As the publisher of this newspaper, I have, on multiple occasions, written or assigned stories on the City’s eatery grading procedures…
Cops Search for Ozone Park Stab Suspect
PHOTO: According to investigators, the attack was the result of an altercation that quickly escalated to physical from verbal. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza…
Thieves use Victim’s Credit Card after Stealing Wallet from Car
PHOTO: The suspects purchased food with a stolen credit card at this Ozone Park McDonald’s. Courtesy of Zomato By Michael V. Cusenza Be on the lookout for…
Civics, Commerce Groups Set to Rally against Select Bus Service
PHOTO: The Queens Public Transit Committee, one of the organizers of the Aug. 6 rally, held an anti-SBS demonstration last September on Woodhaven Boulevard near Queens…
Pols Announce New Legislation to Restore EPA’s Oversight of Airplane Noise Issues
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer. Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office By Forum Staff U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have introduced…
FAA Reauthorization Bill is ‘Huge Disappointment’: Meng
PHOTO: Rep. Meng said that the previous version of the bill included ways to deal with the problem of excessive aircraft noise over Queens. File Photo By…
Program Allows City to Buy Abandoned, Sandy-Damaged Homes
PHOTO: A new pilot program gives the City Housing Recovery Office the green light to identify and purchase abandoned, storm-damaged 1-4 unit homes in one strategically…
Recent Scourge of K2 ‘Zombies’ Spurs Schumer Drug Bill
PHOTO: First responders last week treated more than 100 suspected synthetic marijuana overdoses across the city. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Forum Staff U.S. Sen. Charles…
Work Begins on Forest Park Playground
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz (third from r.), City Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski (fourth from r.)…
Borough Hall Hosts Carnival Costume Design Workshop
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz (back row, c.) helped mark National Caribbean-American Heritage Month by hosting a weekly…
Health Fair Series Kicks off in Corona
PHOTO: The National Pediatrics Center last week hosted the first in a series of summer family health fairs. Courtesy of Advanced Community Providers By Michael V. Cusenza The National…
106th Precinct among Top Ten in Crime Reduction in City
PHOTO: According to NYPD crime reduction stats for the first half of 2016, the 106th Precinct ranks 10th out of 77 city commands. Courtesy of NYPD By…