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Addabbo to Oppose Williams Pipeline
Courtesy of Williams A project overview map of the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline. By Forum Staff The proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline program for the…
The Power of Positive Painting
Photo Courtesy of Reach for the S.T.A.R.S. “This is sure to bring smiles to students’ faces and let them know they have support at all…
Lawyer Convicted in Federal Real Estate Case
Photo Courtesy of the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office Hills at the closing, which was recorded by FBI agents. By Michael V. Cusenza An attorney admitted…
Woman Charged in Death of Premature Baby Delivered in LIC Hotel Toilet
Photo Courtesy of Google Becker allegedly gave birth to the little girl at this Days Inn in Long Island City. By Forum Staff A Long…
Self-Professed Private Investigator Sentenced to up to Three Years in Prison for Bribing a Witness
File Photo Gallman and Freeman were recorded talking about illegal activity on phones at Rikers Island. By Forum Staff A Bronx man who claims to…
Mob Loanshark Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison
Photo Courtesy of MoreLaw Semplice’s sentence was handed down on Thursday at Brooklyn federal court. By Forum Staff A long-time made member of the Gambino…
Ulrich Calls for Banks to Quit at Rally outside DHS Commissioner’s Brooklyn Home
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich led the rally on Monday in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric Ulrich…
Cross Bay Boulevard ‘Bomb’ Bag is Howard Beach Hoax
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The suspicious suitcase turned out to be empty. By Michael V. Cusenza An annual day of revelry and levity quickly pivoted…
Honor Vietnam Vets at Flag Ceremony
Photo Courtesy of Google The ceremony is Friday, March 22, at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Medisys Health Network – Senior Health…
DA’s Second Shot at Alleged Karina Killer
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The second Vetrano trial got underway this week at Queens Supreme Court in Kew Gardens. By Michael V. Cusenza…
March Madness Provides Reminder that ‘Gambling Addiction is Real’: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Addabbo is chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. By Michael V. Cusenza With March comes…
Bipartisan Opioid Crisis Legislation Would Limit Initial Painkiller Prescriptions to Seven Days
Photo Courtesy of DEA The McCain Opioid Addiction and Prevention Act is modeled after laws in several states, including New York, that limit initial opioid…
DOE Gets Failing Grade on Bullying
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office Delays in reporting complaints could leave a student subject to more bullying, Comptroller DiNapoli noted. By Forum Staff The…
Here’s to a Hundred More!
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Caroline Darienzo celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday surrounded by family and friends at Nativity of the Blessed…