Senate Approves Homeless Vets Study
File Photo “We must guarantee housing issues are eliminated for our dedicated veterans,” Sen. Addabbo said. By Forum Staff The State Senate recently passed a…
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City Re-Launches Vision Zero Spring Campaign
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “Springtime weather is no excuse for dangerous driving that puts New Yorkers at risk,” Mayor de Blasio said….
FEAST Your Eyes on Culinary Training Initiative as it Expands across Borough
Courtesy of Althea’s Tropical Delights “During the Jamaica FEASTS 12-week intensive program, and under the guidance of the Jamaica FEASTS mentors, my dream became a…
Teen Suspect in Summer 2018 Murder Nabbed for Fare Evasion
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Burton was arrested after a transit police officer allegedly spotted him double up with another individual and go through the turnstile…
Ten Dealers Nabbed as Borough Drug Ring Dismantled
Photo Courtesy of DEA Cops found more than 11 pounds of marijuana, among many other illicit items, during the court-authorized raids of 12 locations associated…
East Elmhurst Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Near-Fatal Sword Attack on Boyfriend
Photo Courtesy of Google The attack took place in Larrea’s 31st Avenue apartment. By Forum Staff An East Elmhurst woman has been sentenced to three…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison in Stabbing Death of Ex-Girlfriend
Photo Courtesy of Google Jones stabbed Monet Franklin to death inside their Beach 32nd Street apartment. By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway man has been…
LIC Man Charged in 3,201-Count Indictment for Promoting Child Sex Abuse
Courtesy of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children According to Ryan, the material in Vertilus’ collection will be sent to the National Center for…
Queens Crew Sold Illegal Guns, Coke, Heroin, and Fentanyl to Undercover Cops: DA
Photo Courtesy of NYPD According to the indictment, undercover cops bought 16 pistols, five revolvers, two rifles, five large-capacity magazine clips, one large-capacity drum magazine,…
Congestion Pricing Plan Inches Closer to Approval in Albany
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office “New York’s struggling middle class cannot afford another regressive tax in the form of a congestion pricing,” Assemblyman Weprin…
MTA Turns to Cameras for Bus Lane Enforcement
File Photo MTA New York City Transit plans to install an automated mobile camera system on buses to capture real-time bus lane violations. By Michael…
Senate Bill Looks to Save Parking Spots
File Photo According to Addabbo, the bill ensures that when future projects, like the Q52/Q53 Select Bus Service, are put forth, the City dedicates an…
Budget Dance ‘not over until it’s over’: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “There is still time for my constituents to have input on budgetary issues before a final vote on the…
Miller Thanks Area Crossing Guards
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) recently hosted his annual 102nd Precinct School Crossing Guard Breakfast at Avenue Diner on Jamaica…
Pheffer Amato Tapped for Fellowship
File Photo Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato and 16 other lawmakers have been selected to participate in the Lindsay Fellowship. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato…