Thermos Bottle Possible Cause of Flushing Bus Crash
Photo Courtesy of NTSB NTSB investigators re-enact a possible scenario in which a dropped Thermos bottle causes runaway acceleration and prevents braking. By Michael V….
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Rego Park Man Gets 15 Years for Child Porn
Photo Courtesy of Twitter Keith Liwanag By Forum Staff A Rego Park man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography,…
Nazi Graffiti Found at Borough School
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Koslowitz’s Office The anti-Semitic graffiti was scrawled all over the PS 139 playground. By Michael V. Cusenza Anti-Semitic phrases and symbols,…
Rockaway Park Nurse Accused of Padding Pay with Phony Visits
File Photo Bodiongan was paid for home visits at various locations throughout Queens; however, the investigation allegedly showed license plate readers from the Cross Bay…
LIC Man Charged with Raping Woman on Sunnyside Street
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Video surveillance and photos allegedly of Luna were circulated throughout the city by investigators. By Forum Staff A Long Island City…
Reputed MS-13 Gang Members Charged in Fatal Shooting on Jackson Heights Subway Platform
Photo Courtesy of Google The attack and shooting took place on a platform at the 90th Street-Elmhurst Avenue subway station in Jackson Heights. By Forum…
Two Charged in Assault on Correction Officers
File Photo The two suspects were waiting to be transported back to Rikers Island following a scheduled court appearance when they allegedly attacked three Correction…
Diocese of Brooklyn Releases List of Clergy ‘Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor’
Photo Courtesy of the Center for Migration Studies Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio By Michael V. Cusenza The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, which serves…
Brooklyn Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of 102nd Precinct Detective
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Christopher Ransom By Forum Staff A Brooklyn man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, among other crimes, in…
Community Coalesces around 102nd Pct.
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Grateful residents of the South Queens communities that comprise the 102nd Precinct have been showering members of the command with flowers,…
Weiner Sprung from Fed Lockup
File Photo Weiner was sentenced in September 2017 to 21 months in federal prison. By Michael V. Cusenza Disgraced former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has…
Sept. 11 Victim Fund to Slash Payouts
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office The Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund is significantly decreasing future payouts to claimants, which include City first responders,…
Vision Zero Plan Targets Rockaway Blvd.
Photo Courtesy of Google Among the new Priority Corridors added to the new Borough Safety Plans: Rockaway Boulevard (Eldert Lane in Woodhaven to 3rd Street…
Cuomo Announces Reforms to Establish ‘MTA Accountability’ as Part of Budget Amendments
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo said that this list of amendments aims to establish accountability, provide new funding, and overhaul…
The Case for the People’s Advocate
Outside of races for offices that represent the interests of South Queens communities, The Forum generally shies away from political endorsements. However, there are special…