Butch Puccio, 99, Inducted into State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “It was an honor and a privilege to be able to present Butch with this plaque and to thank…
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Never Forget: Borough Reflects on Doomed Flight 587
By Michael V. Cusenza A surging second wave of a global pandemic could not keep families of the 265 victims of the Nov. 12, 2001…
Home Invaders Take Hostages
All residents of a South Richmond Hill house were safe and sound Wednesday, hours after a home invasion Tuesday night quickly turned into a hostage…
FBI Releases Hate Crime Statistics
By Forum Staff The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday released Hate Crime Statistics, 2019, the Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s latest compilation about bias-motivated incidents…
Put Relief Bill on Senate Floor: Pols
Photo Courtesy of JFK The drug-trafficking organization allegedly imported multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine into the U.S. through a variety of means, including by sending drug…
AROUND THE HOUSE Recognize potentially dangerous household chemicals
Homes are safe havens that people retreat to in an effort to relax and unwind. There is always the risk that homes may be harboring…
Mayor Signs Package of Bills into Law
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “These bills will chart a path forward for a fair and sustainable recovery,” Mayor de Blasio said. By…
Man Indicted in Road-Rage Shooting
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/MobiusDaxter The victim was working and delivering packages in Woodhaven when Jahsheen Osbourne allegedly became enraged about the UPS truck blocking traffic…
Expand Care for Agent Orange Vets: Pol
Photo Courtesy of DOD “No veteran should have to fight the VA for care that is linked to their service while they are fighting for…
TSA Dishes on how to Travel with Thanksgiving Foods
By Forum Staff Most Thanksgiving food items can be carried through a Transportation Security Administration airport checkpoint, but there are some items that will need…
City Cop, Four Others Arrested for Roles in Cocaine-Distribution Organization
Photo Courtesy of JFK The drug-trafficking organization allegedly imported multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine into the U.S. through a variety of means, including by sending drug…
City Council Releases Report on NYPD Official’s Inappropriate Online Behavior
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Reed/NY City Council “The shocking nature of the misconduct in this report would call for nothing less than termination,” Councilman Torres said. By Michael…
‘Queens, Congratulations’: Cuomo Says Micro-Cluster Approach Working in Home Borough
Photo Courtesy of JFK The drug-trafficking organization allegedly imported multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine into the U.S. through a variety of means, including by sending drug…
Understanding seasonal affective disorder
When Daylight Saving’ s Time ended at the beginning of this month, millions of people turned their clocks back one hour. Few take as much…
Dealer Connected to OD’s Pleads Guilty
Photo Courtesy of DEA “Despite knowing how close each had come to dying, the defendant again provided heroin—at least one dose laced with fentanyl—to the…