Mental Health Programs ‘Critical’ for Veterans: Sen. Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “When our veterans return home they face a very unique set of challenges and it is our responsibility as…
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Cuomo, National Grid Announce Agreement to Lift Moratorium
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor To compensate customers who were adversely impacted by the moratorium, National Grid will pay a $36 million…
Early Christmas Gift for the Community
Long-awaited sewer infrastructure upgrades at the intersection of 79th Street and Shore Parkway in Lindenwood were completed last week—before Thanksgiving, as promised by officials. In…
Students from Area Schools to be UN Junior Ambassadors
Photo Courtesy of Google Seventh grade students from MS 226 in South Ozone Park have been selected to participate in the 2019-2020 NYC Junior Ambassadors…
Pet Smart
Our loyal readers should know by now that, here at The Forum, we’re dog lovers. Cocoa the chocolate Labrador retriever and Cane Corso, Massimo, are…
Execs Indicted in JFK Bribe Scheme
File Photo According to prosecutors, Kinsella and Clark engaged in a clandestine pay-to-play scheme at JFK to the detriment of British Airways, the Port Authority,…
Saved by the Senator
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently visited the Cross Bay Seashell Fish Market in Howard Beach to pardon a lobster in commemoration of…
City to Shutter Two Jails in 2020
File Photo “New York is again debunking the notion that you must arrest your way to safety,” Mayor de Blasio said. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Councilmen Tout Fire Safety Legislation as Blaze Deaths Soar
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Grodenchik’s Office “Smoke detectors and even fire alarms are not enough. We need sprinkler systems to save lives,” Councilman Grodenchik said….
Record High Students Enrolling in College
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “We are making sure our students know college isn’t just for a select few and that ZIP code…
House Hunter Helper Convicted of Richmond Hill Rape
File Photo Singh is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 19. He faces up to 25 years in prison. By Forum Staff A Pennsylvania resident…
Accused South Ozone Park Female Pimp Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges
Photo Courtesy of Google The investigation was conducted by officers assigned to the 103rd Precinct. By Forum Staff A South Ozone Park woman who failed…
Schumer Demands Crackdown on China’s Ability to Send Drugs to Dollar Stores
Photo Courtesy of Google There are 36 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, such as this outlet on Rockaway Boulevard in Woodhaven. By Michael V….
DiMarzio Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Child in New Jersey Parish
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The victim alleges that the Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio (c.) and a second priest repeatedly abused him when he was…
MTA Releases Proposed 2020 Budget, Four-Year Financial Plan
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA New York City Transit The financial plan also reflects the hiring of an additional 500 officers for the MTA Police…