City Ready to Move Forward with Brooklyn Queens Connector Streetcar
Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC The BQX route will connect Astoria, Long Island City, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, and Red Hook. By…
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Addabbo Set to Grill for Vets
File Photo Sen. Addabbo has been hosting the Veterans BBQ every year since 2008. By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) will…
Officials Laud Return of School Zone Speed Camera Program
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio signed the speed camera legislation on Monday. By Michael V. Cusenza The hands of New…
New Marijuana Enforcement Policy now in Effect
Photo Courtesy of NYPD City Police Commissioner Jim O’Neill By Michael V. Cusenza Last Saturday marked the start of a new month, and perhaps the…
THE PLATTA THICKENS
Unfortunately, here in Queens we’re a little too used to less-than-ethical local politics infused with scandal, and littered with corruption: Shirley Huntley, Brian McLaughlin, Hiram…
Charter Commission Approves Three Proposals
By Michael V. Cusenza The City Charter Revision Commission on Tuesday voted to approve three ballot questions—covering campaign finance, community boards, and civic engagement—for the…
Forest Hills Broker Busted in Fraud Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google Amada Capital Management LLC operated out of this Forest Hills building. By Forum Staff A Forest Hills man has been charged…
Coke Crook Nabbed at JFK
Photo Courtesy of CBP The narcotics were hidden in a false bottom in the suitcase. By Forum Staff Customs cops at John F. Kennedy International…
Cops Search for Stick-Up Villains
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police believe that these two men are responsible for two recent gunpoint robberies in South Richmond Hill. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Queens Comes through for Kids
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Borough President This year’s school-supply drive at Borough Hall was another smashing success, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz…
Animal Cruelty Sleuths Tout Mobile Command Post
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The NYPD and ASPCA unveiled the new vehicle last week. By Forum Staff The City Police Department and the American Society…
Contractor Cuffed for Failing to Pay Workers
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General State AG Barbara Underwood said that Wong stiffed five employees out of a total of more…
Love for a Lifetime
Forum photos by Patricia Adams Still kissing after all these years… by Patricia Adams It was not love at first sight. In fact, the first…
Governor, Mayor, City Council Work Together to Bring Back School Zone Speed Cameras
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor Cuomo on Monday signed an emergency executive order that will allow appropriate City agencies to access…
Aircraft Noise Can Pose Very Serious Health Threats to Communities: Report
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza A case study on LaGuardia Airport shows that increased noise can pose health threats—including cardiovascular disease—to residents and workers…