Howard Beach Considers Hiring Private Security Patrol
File Photo City Councilwoman Joann Ariola is chairwoman of the City Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. By Michael V. Cusenza Howard Beach residents…
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Area Officers Lauded for Saving Baby in Distress
Two cops assigned to the 106th Precinct recently saved the life of a 1-month-old baby who was choking, not breathing, and turning blue. According to…
Richmond Hill Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Woman on Jamaica Street
Photo Courtesy of Google Syed sexually abused the victim on the sidewalk near the intersection of Parsons Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue and then fled on…
COVID Vax to be Optional for City Workers
Photo Courtesy of Caroline Willis/Mayoral Photography Office “[T]his is the right moment for this decision,” Mayor Adams said. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on…
Donate to Vets this Valentine’s Day
Photo Courtesy of Google St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church in Ozone Park is once again holding its Valentines for Veterans drive. By Forum Staff…
Borough Flooding Victim is Pol’s Guest at State of the Union
Photo Courtesy of The White House President Biden delivers the State of the Union. By Forum Staff A Forest Hills flooding victim was U.S. Rep….
Union Calls for all Engine Companies to be Fully Staffed with Five Firefighters
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York is urging the Adams administration to fully staff all engine companies with five…
Pheffer Amato Assigned to Assembly Education Committee
File Photo “Through this committee I will bring the voice of my constituents forward and will only further work to ensure that public and non-public…
City DOT Begins Major Expansion of On-Street Carshare Program
Courtesy of DOT DOT’s program goal for 2023 is to supplement the current 230 on-street parking spaces with several hundred more, working with the three…
Lawmakers, Advocates Rally to Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Limit in NY
Photo Courtesy of DOT Legislators and advocates rallied on Tuesday in Albany to call for New York State to lower the legal Blood Alcohol Limit…
Addabbo Impressed with Adams’ State of the City Address
File Photo Senator Addabbo commented on Mayor Adams’ second State of the City address. By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently…
Borough Man Charged with Child Exploitation, Enticement of Minors and Firearm Possession as a Felon
Photos Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of NY According to federal prosecutors, the photo on the left depicts Almeida pointing…
Group Saves 50 Dogs from Death in China
Photo Courtesy of NDLB No Dogs Left Behind founder Jeffrey Beri. By Michael V. Cusenza Jeffrey Beri, founder of international rescue organization No Dogs Left…
Two Killed in Horrific Belt Parkway Crash
Photo Courtesy of WABC TV The single-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two young people. By Michael V. Cusenza Two young people were killed Sunday…
Jamaica Man Indicted for Allegedly Shooting Accomplice in Ozone Park Instead of Intended Target
File Photo Katz called the shooting “yet another example of the brazen lawlessness inherent in illegal gun use.” By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda…