DA Brown Touts Toy Drive Results
Photo Courtesy of DA Brown’s Office Queens District Attorney Richard Brown recently showed off just some of the toys generously donated by office staff for…
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MTA Schedules Structural Repairs for Richmond Hill Station
Photo Courtesy of MTA New York City Transit An example of current platform and girder deterioration at the 111th Street station. By Forum Staff The…
Dems, GOP Hail Criminal Justice Reform Law
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Jeffries’ Office The new criminal justice reform law “is a victory for all Americans who believe in justice and the power…
City Skipped Mandatory Inspections of Hundreds of Child Care Centers: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “As a parent of young children, I find this extremely disturbing,” Comptroller Stringer (at podium) said on Thursday. By…
City Initiative Provides Gifts for Families in Need
Photo Courtesy of NYC Service According to the City, the Secret Snowflake initiative has served more than 13,000 NYC children through answered letters and in-kind…
New ‘Neighborhood Pillars’ Program to Protect Tenants, Preserve Affordability: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Now, non-profit developers will have access to the capital required to purchase buildings and ensure their long-term affordability…
L.I. Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for $62M Ponzi Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Realtor.com Barkany induced more than 10 victims to invest approximately $62 million by promising to use their money in “risk-free” deals to…
Jamaica Man Charged in November Shooting Death
By Forum Staff Murder charges have been filed against 33-year-old Queens man in connection with a fatal shooting that followed a dispute on November 3….
Alleged Pimp Charged with Rape, Sex Trafficking
File Photo On one occasion, according to the charges, the victim was allegedly struck several times by Hodges, searched for cash and had $40 taken…
Jamaica Man Charged with Two Separate South Richmond Hill Slayings
Photo Courtesy of Google Davenport allegedly killed Omaree Morrison on Jan. 16, 2018, as he walked down 135th Street near 105th Avenue (picture); the murder…
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Passing Dream Act, Congestion Pricing among Proposals in Cuomo’s Ambitious ‘2019 Justice Agenda’
Photos Courtesy of the Office of the Governor The governor broke with tradition, laying out his legislative agenda in December instead of waiting until the…
Howard Beach becoming Riskier for Children: Report
Courtesy of the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York In Health, Howard Beach ranked fifth, making it one of the highest-risk communities for children…
Cops Hunt Ozone Park Slash Suspect
Photo Courtesy of NYPD City detectives recently reached out to the public for help in locating a man wanted for slashing a victim across the…
Congestion Pricing Debate Heats Up Cold City Streets
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office Assemblyman David Weprin (c.) on Sunday delivers remarks opposing congestion pricing. By Michael V. Cusenza With the archaic city…
Sweet Memories for 2nd Graders at PS 232
Second graders from PS 232 in Lindenwood recently traveled to the Young Chefs Academy in Forest Hills to do some holiday baking. The class demonstrated…