DOB Says it is Stepping up Enforcement on Unsafe Contractors
The recent death of a 22-year-old immigrant construction worker in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District may have helped to spur the city Department of Buildings to make a…
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Abundance of Awards at 106th Precinct
PHOTOS: Courtesy of the 106th Precinct Members of the 106th Precinct this past week made the South Queens command proud, earning awards in an array…
Mobile Mammography Screening Program Coming to Woodhaven
PHOTO: Courtesy of rwnewyork.com Free mammography screenings will be provided later this month in Woodhaven by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Mammography Program, and…
Bravest Best Finest in Culinary Battle of the Badges at Resorts World
PHOTO: Chris McGuinness last weekend took a respite from the streets and his Brooklyn South Narcotics assignment to help represent the NYPD in the Battle…
Editorial: Another Disgruntled Employee
PHOTO: The victims in happier times This morning, as the column is being written on production day (Wednesday), The Forum wants to use the…
Richmond Hill Advocate to be Honored by USA Network
PHOTO: Kathleen Riddle, president of Outreach in Richmond Hill. Photo Courtesy of Dave Kotinsky/USA Network The president of a Richmond Hill substance abuse services…
At the Drive-In, Woodhaven Style
PHOTO: Photos Courtesy of WRBA The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society last Saturday set up their own time machine at Emanuel United Church of Christ…
Cops Uncover Large Drug Stash in Ridgewood
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of NYPD Earlier this month, NYPD Intelligence Bureau officers discovered a stash of different narcotics and packaging paraphernalia after executing a search…
Addabbo Center in Good Health
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently presented Dr. Marjorie Hill, CEO of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family…
South Jamaica Cops Recover Mac-11 Machine Gun
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Based on a tip, 113th Precinct cops last Wednesday morning executed a search warrant in the area of 141st Street and Rockaway…
Cuomo Urges HUD Secretary for Federal Sandy Waiver
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo has asked for a federal Duplication of Benefits waiver for homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy. Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of…
Editorial: Sandy Flood Claims Deadline Looming
File Photo The deadline to file (or re-file) your Sandy flood insurance claim is September 15. If you had flood insurance at the time of…
Cuomo Unveils Disaster Response and Recovery Initiative
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo this week announced the creation of NY Responds, a new approach for coordinating and strengthening the state’s emergency preparedness. Photo Courtesy of Gov….
Verizon Union Rally Draws Area Pols in Support
PHOTO: A Member of the CWA Local 1105 rests upon a barricade during a union rally to bring attention the current contract negotiations with Verizon….
Community Complaints Lead to Towed Trucks
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of the 102nd Precinct The commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct last week announced via social media that complaints from members of…