New Charges in Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing
Photo Courtesy of FBI At Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, a memorial cairn constructed of 270 stones—one for each of the victims of Pan Am…
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FDNY Begins COVID Vaccinations for Members
Photo Courtesy of FDNY “I strongly encourage all of our members to take the COVID-19 vaccine offered through the department to protect themselves, their colleagues, and…
$150M in Breast Cancer Research Funding in Appropriations Package
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office “This program has been at the forefront of breast cancer research and care since its inception at the DoD and…
Two Borough Business Owners Charged with $2.6M Fraud against State Insurance Fund
Photo Courtesy of Google Rosa Rodriguez’s Encinos Construction is located on 112th Street in Corona. By Forum Staff Two Queens business owners have been charged…
Passenger Arrives at JFK with 5 Pounds of Coke
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport this weekend detected a large amount of cocaine hidden inside a condiment container…
Street Crew Busted for Stealing Tires and Rims from Cars in more than a Dozen Queens Communities
File Photo “This kind of thievery costs car owners thousands of dollars, but this crew is now officially out of business,” DA Katz quipped. By…
Elmhurst Inferno Claims Three Lives, Injures Two Bravest
Photo Courtesy of FDNY It took approximately 140 firefighters to knock down the stubborn blaze. By Michael V. Cusenza A three-alarm inferno swept through an…
Cigarette to Blame for Lindenwood Apt. Fire
The cause of an apartment fire in Lindenwood last Wednesday night was an unattended cigarette, City Fire officials announced Thursday. The damage was contained to…
City Announces Changes to School Admissions
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza By Forum Staff Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard…
What the Latest COVID Relief Deal Means for New York
Photo Courtesy of Scott Heins/Gov. Cuomo’s Office Part of the aid earmarked for NY in the new COVID relief bill will go toward vaccine distribution….
Cuomo Touts Order Providing Additional Support for Vulnerable Homeowners, Restaurant Industry
File Photo Under Executive Order 202.83, the sales tax deadline for restaurants in orange zones which have been required to suspend indoor dining will be extended…
Beautiful Borough: Queens Shines Bright during the Holiday
By Michael V. Cusenza Queens is king when it comes to holiday displays. From Bayside to Broad Channel, the ingenuity of The World’s Borough and…
New Bill Protects NY Water Resources: Pols
File Photo “In order to protect our communities from flooding, preserve our shorelines, and restore New York’s precious water ecosystems, it is imperative that we…
Italian-American State Pols Hail Conference’s New Website
Courtesy of NYIACSL The new website for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is nyiacsl.org. By Forum Staff A non-profit organization comprised of current…
Forest Hills Bros. Charged in $30M COVID Fraud
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY “As alleged in the indictment, the defendants manipulated information in over a dozen pharmacies…