Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to up to 17 Years in Prison for Fatal Crash
Photo Courtesy of Google Thompson was driving a BMW eastbound on Rockaway Boulevard. He was going in excess of 90 miles per hour as he…
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Queens DA Files Joint Motion to Vacate Conviction in 1995 Robbery
Photo Courtesy of Google At a consolidated trial in September 1997, Breland was also convicted of a second robbery under a separate indictment number. By…
NJ Mom and Son Nabbed in Far Rockaway Squatting Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google The defendants allegedly forced their way into a house on Beach 15th Street near New Haven Avenue in Far Rockaway. BY…
Improve—don’t Eliminate—Gifted and Talented Program: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Senator Addabbo called Mayor de Blasio’s decision “shortsighted and inappropriate.” By Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe Addabbo,…
After DOT Report on Fatalities in Speed Camera Zones, de Blasio Urges Albany to Allow 24/7 Operation
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Speed cameras are an essential tool to fight back against dangerous driving, and State law should not force…
City Updates Construction, Building Codes
Photo Courtesy of DOB Code requirements set forth in this updated revision will go into effect next year, with some regulations taking effect on Jan….
Education Committee on Right Path with Hearing to Review Spending of Fed Aid: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently joined his…
Other Sources can Help Cover Ida Loss: FEMA
Photo Courtesy of GAO FEMA provides assistance to applicants for their uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs. By Forum Staff Many New Yorkers…
Hundreds Recycle Electronics at Forest Park
Earlier this month, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach), Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven), and Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) helped usher in over 150…
City Adopts Zoning Rules to Advance Transit Accessibility
Photo Courtesy of MTA Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility is a collaboration between the MTA, City Council, the Department of City Planning and the Mayor’s…
Cycling in City Continues to Boom: Report
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “This cycling boom is yet another reason why we must continue expanding protected bike lanes, bike racks, and…
Manhattan Man Charged in Hoffman Park Stabbing
Photo Courtesy of Google According to the charges, on Sept. 21 at approximately 10 p.m., the victim was in Hoffman Park at Woodhaven Boulevard and…
Three Former NYPD Cops Plead Guilty to Bribe Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google At the time that they participated in the tow truck scheme and the victim database scheme, the defendants were NYPD officers…
Long Island Man Indicted for St. Albans Cold Case Slay
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim was shot while standing near his work van in the vicinity of 118th Road and Farmers Boulevard. By Forum…
Queens ‘King’ Charged with 2017 Murder
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of NY “Acts such as this endanger the public and wreak havoc on the neighborhoods where gangs…