Editorial: Justice is Broken
More than ten thousand uniformed police stood outside St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon,Long Island on Monday morning. The solemn assemblage was present to usher Police…
Opinion
Editorial: Illegal Conversions Spell Danger and Death
Although it has not been confirmed, records show that the apartment in which Officer Peter Figoski was killed had been illegally converted. While this may…
Editorial: Got Shot? Relax, Call the MTA
When you see someone in trouble, you’re supposed to call the police – unless, of course, you work for the MTA. Last Friday afternoon, somewhere…
Editorial: Thanksgiving Food for Thought
As we approach yet another holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, even defeated. It’s hard to see a way to get everything cleaned, prepared,…
Editorial: Skating on Thin ICE
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s latest “project”, Intro 656, continues to draw outrage among community residents from Maspeth to Howard Beach. The bill is the…
Editorial: We’re All At Risk
We have heard for years about the dangers posed by illegally converted apartments. We have seen countless examples of lives lost when fire breaks out…
Editorial: No Tears for Big Banks
It’s been a rough couple of years for just about everyone as a global recession has made all of us, from the everyday Joe to…
Editorial: Creativity Needed in Forest Park Carousel
The Parks Department has been fruitlessly searching for an operator for the Forest Park carousel since its contract with New York One LLC lapsed in…
Editorial: Early Screening Saves Lives
By now you might have noticed the pink ribbons featured throughout our paper this week. Or maybe you saw NFL players with pink wristbands last…
Editorial: Why Didn’t She Leave?
She was kicked, beaten, punched, choked, burned. Why didn’t she leave? She was threatened, taunted, humiliated, disgraced. Why didn’t she leave? Every detail of her…
Editorial: Bring Us the Table Games
This week, The Forum was invited on a tour of the new casino opening at Aqueduct racetrack, and we couldn’t help but notice there was…
Op-Ed: Meet Your New Congressman: I’m Fighting For Your Future
As the new Congressman for the 9th Congressional District, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the voters who elected me to this great…
Editorial: Biggest Loser is Crowley, Not Obama
There is a lot of frustration from New Yorkers with President Barack Obama’s presidency, and the recent upset victory by Republican Bob Turner in the…
Editorial: Get Out and Vote
If you’ve been paying attention to our newspaper at all, you know there are special elections on September 13 to replace Anthony Weiner and Audrey…
Editorial: Remembering 9/11
This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Thousands lost their lives on that infamous day. We must never forget the tragedies…