City Calls for ‘Fair’ Marijuana Legalization as Queens DA Announces Opposition
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio said he has “been convinced that we can establish a regulatory framework that keeps…
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Glendale Men Allegedly Linked to Deadly Heroin
Photo Courtesy of DEA During one of the transactions, Marra allegedly told an undercover police officer, “This stuff is hot. My friend died off of…
Christmas Connolly Style: Howard Beach Trio Wows Crowd
This Sister Act didn’t feature nuns in habits, but was certainly equally as entertaining. At left (l to r) Rachel, Joanna & Shannon Connolly brought…
Nonprofits Benefit from Weprin Holiday Tradition
Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office Judge Jeremy Weinstein (second from l.) and Assemblyman Weprin (third from l.), Santa Claus, and Heart Share staff present gifts…
LaGuardia Airport Worker Charged with Using Cell Phone to Record Woman in Bathroom
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Rodriguez allegedly told law enforcement officials that he “was trying to video pretty girls.” By Forum Staff…
SHUT OUT
“America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere,” Ronald Reagan, the Great Communicator, proclaimed on Election Eve, Nov….
Borough Native Sworn in as Civil Court Judge
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Borough native Lourdes Ventura was recently sworn in as a judge for the City Civil Court Queens. “I have…
DA Brown Touts Toy Drive Results
Photo Courtesy of DA Brown’s Office Queens District Attorney Richard Brown recently showed off just some of the toys generously donated by office staff for…
MTA Schedules Structural Repairs for Richmond Hill Station
Photo Courtesy of MTA New York City Transit An example of current platform and girder deterioration at the 111th Street station. By Forum Staff The…
Dems, GOP Hail Criminal Justice Reform Law
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Jeffries’ Office The new criminal justice reform law “is a victory for all Americans who believe in justice and the power…
City Skipped Mandatory Inspections of Hundreds of Child Care Centers: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “As a parent of young children, I find this extremely disturbing,” Comptroller Stringer (at podium) said on Thursday. By…
City Initiative Provides Gifts for Families in Need
Photo Courtesy of NYC Service According to the City, the Secret Snowflake initiative has served more than 13,000 NYC children through answered letters and in-kind…
New ‘Neighborhood Pillars’ Program to Protect Tenants, Preserve Affordability: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Now, non-profit developers will have access to the capital required to purchase buildings and ensure their long-term affordability…
L.I. Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for $62M Ponzi Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Realtor.com Barkany induced more than 10 victims to invest approximately $62 million by promising to use their money in “risk-free” deals to…
Jamaica Man Charged in November Shooting Death
By Forum Staff Murder charges have been filed against 33-year-old Queens man in connection with a fatal shooting that followed a dispute on November 3….