IDC Members Unite with State Senate Democrats
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Jeff Klein flank Gov. Cuomo as they make the announcement. By Michael V….
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Mayor’s Name Comes up in L.I. Corruption Trial
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Notorious de Blasio donor Harendra Singh discussed raising funds for Hizzoner on the witness stand at former Nassau…
De Blasio Administration Official Arrested with Gun in Vehicle
Photo Courtesy of Google Reagan Stevens was busted near a Jamaica intersection riding in a car with a firearm in the glove compartment. By Michael…
SMGH Welcomes New Pastor
Photo Courtesy of Fr. Velasquez Diocese of Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio recently named the Rev. Carlos Velasquez the new pastor of St. Mary Gate of…
As MTA Gears up for Subway Action Plan, City Council Calls for ‘Fair Fares’
Photo Courtesy of Don Pollard/Office of the Governor MTA New York City Transit’s 207th Street Car Overhaul Shop in Manhattan. By Michael V. Cusenza Fresh…
Feds Clip Wings of JFK Finch Smugglers
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection The birds were concealed in hair curlers and tucked into the passengers’ socks. By Michael V. Cusenza…
NY Issues Synthetic Marijuana Advisory after Life-Threatening Cases in Other States
File Photo Governor Cuomo once called the evolution of synthetic drugs “an alarming public health risk.” By Forum Staff The New York State Department of…
City Launches Ad Campaign to Encourage the Reporting of Sex Harassment in the Workplace
Photo Courtesy of the City Commission on Human Rights The ads are scheduled to appear in English and Spanish in nearly 5,000 placements citywide over…
Federal Spending Bill Features Items to Help Veterans
By Forum Staff The federal omnibus spending bill recently signed into law features several provisions to assist veterans, according to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing),…
Crime Victim-Assistance Programs to Get $20M Boost from State, Feds
File Photo Queens District Attorney Richard Brown’s Office received one grant totaling $152,370 for one case manager in Kew Gardens. By Forum Staff Dozens of…
Citywide Surge in “Mailbox Fishing” Just in Time for Tax Season
File Photo Thieves use these sticky bottle devices to “fish” valuable mail from blue collection boxes. By Michael V. Cusenza City cops arrested at least…
Dryer Fire Claims Howard Beach Home
By Patricia Adams and Michael V. Cusenza The siren call of smoke alarms likely saved the LoFaso family Monday night as a formidable fire tore…
Rockaway Park Man Charged with Murder in Death of 3-Year-Old Girl
Photo Courtesy of Facebook Bella Edwards By Forum Staff A Rockaway Park man has been charged with depraved murder in the death of a 3-year-old…
State Reaches $168 Billion Budget Accord
Photo Courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of the Governor By Michael V. Cusenza Calling the $168.3 billion plan a “bold blueprint for progressive action,” Gov. Andrew…
VETERANS DAYS
I recall that during many borough Veterans Day ceremonies State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) has remarked, “Every day should be Veterans Day.” While…