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…
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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…
DOI Issues Report on NYPD’s Response to Floyd Killing-Inspired Protests in NYC
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office DOI Commissioner Margaret Garnett By Forum Staff City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett issued a report Friday…
Massive Blaze Leaves Dozens of Richmond Hill Residents Homeless
By Michael V. Cusenza A fast-moving fire swept through several buildings in Richmond Hill early Thursday morning, leaving more than four-dozen residents homeless just two…
Help Richmond Hill Fire Vics
Richmond Hill community leaders this week organized an online fundraiser for families impacted by Thursday’s six-alarm fire on Jamaica Avenue and 109th Street. Romeo Hitlall,…
Civic’s Caravan of Christmas Cheer Collects Toys, Raises Funds for Less Fortunate
Photos Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Caravan of Christmas Cheer elves drop off toys at the 106th Precinct stationhouse. By Michael V. Cusenza Another…
Queens Nurse is First in US to get Vax
Photo Courtesy of Scott Heins for the Office of Governor Cuomo Queens ICU Nurse Sandra Lindsay receives COVID-19 vaccination. By Michael V. Cusenza On Monday…
Council Votes to Create Outdoor Arts Program, Special Flushing Waterfront District
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Reed/NY City Council “We need to use our City’s space in new and creative ways to make sure the cultural community…
Increase Security Funding for Nonprofits: Pols
File Photo “No community should have to live in fear due to who they are or how they worship,” Sen. Gillibrand said. By Forum Staff…
TSA Team at LaGuardia Airport Earns Homeland Security Award for Pandemic Heroism
Photo Courtesy of TSA “During the pandemic, Team LaGuardia truly exemplified the meaning of selfless public service and symbolized the true essence of TSA and DHS,” said…
DA Katz Files Joint Motion with Defense Attorneys to Reverse Two 1996 Convictions
File Photo Queens DA Melinda Katz By Forum Staff Citing decades-old evidence of improper discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and ethnicity in jury selection,…
Two Indicted for Human Smuggling
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY “[W]e take seriously our responsibility to maintain security at our borders and prosecute those…
Man Shot Dead on Liberty Avenue
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza A 22-year-old man on Monday was shot in the head on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park. By Michael V….
Delaware Were They Going?
A 12-year-old boy and his 7-year-old cousin are safe and sound after several hours of self-induced anxiety gripped their South Ozone Park community Monday. According…