Dealer Convicted of Possessing Two Kilos of Fentanyl
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Tuesday that Dennis Carrol was convicted transporting a large quantity of fentanyl from Suffolk County…
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NY Opioid-Related Death Rate on the Decline: Study
By Michael V. Cusenza In the Empire State, opioid-related deaths peaked in mid-2023 at 85,387 deaths in the 12-month period ending in July 2023. Deaths…
Problem Gambling Legislation Advances in Albany
By Forum Staff The State Senate recently passed legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven), to establish a Problem Gambling Advisory Council. The bill…
Report Raises Questions about Mayor’s Involuntary Removal Policy for People in Mental Health Crisis
By Forum Staff The City Council on Monday released a new report that evaluates the recently released data on Mayor Eric Adams’ involuntary removal/transport policy…
Adams Touts Former Rikers Island Inmates’ Access to Continuing Mental Health Treatment
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz on Friday continued “Mental Health Week ” by…
Principals of Fire Alarm Repair Company Plead Guilty to Scheme to Defraud City Agencies
By Forum Staff On Tuesday, Walter Stanzione and William Neogra, the principals of a fire alarm maintenance company, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to…
Flushing Man Charged with Perpetrating Visa Fraud Scheme by Pretending to be a Federal Agent
By Forum Staff An indictment was unsealed on Friday in Brooklyn federal court charging Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, also known as “Tommy Weng Da…
McCabe Family Issues Public Plea for Sister’s Safe Return
By Michael V. Cusenza Seemingly steady and unflappable, like that of a U.S. Army sergeant who survived two deployments, Sean McCabe’s voice is at once…
NYPD Facing Critical Staffing Crisis: PBA
By Michael V. Cusenza One of Gotham’s most challenging occupations—specifically, patrolling some of the most dangerous precincts in the world—is not getting any easier, according…
Man Gets 30 Years for Area Cold Case Killings
By Forum Staff A West Virginia man was sentenced on Tuesday to 30 years’ imprisonment for his role in the 1991 murder of Oscar Flow…
Health Event about ‘Empowering Seniors’ with Information
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) partnered with Northwell Long Island Jewish Forest Hills last week to bring a joint health event…
MTA to Hold Open Houses on Interborough Express Project
By Michael V. Cusenza The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Friday announced it will host a series of Open Houses on the Interborough Express throughout the…
Rockaway Beach Activist Honored
In commemoration of Women’s Month, the 100th Precinct on Monday honored and celebrated Rockaway Beach community leader Bridget Klapinski. “Thank you for your exceptional community…
City Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19, Reflect on Efforts during Historic Pandemic
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday honored City health care workers, first responders, essential workers, and those who lost their lives to COVID-19…
Borough President Accepting Applications to Serve on Community Education Councils
By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on one of the borough’s Community Education…