Blowing Up the World With a Smile: the Artistry of Nick the Balloonatic
By Patricia Adams He twists and turns all night–while he’s wide awake. That’s just one of the thousands of ways one could describe the zany,…
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Even in this age of wars, wildfires, superstorms, terrorism, a deeply divided electorate, corrupt politicians, and frighteningly frequent mass shootings, we find many inspirational actions…
Mayor Fires Department of Investigation Commissioner
File Photo Former DOI Commissioner Mark Peters was fired on Friday. By Michael V. Cusenza In a controversial and unprecedented move, Mayor Bill de Blasio…
Reported Hate Crime Incidents Increased Last Year: FBI
Photo Courtesy of FBI The bureau noted that hate crimes are the highest priority of its Civil Rights program. By Forum Staff The number of…
Man Charged with Pointing Laser at Fed Helicopter
Photo Courtesy of RJE Merchandise The helicopter pilots reported seeing a bright, green beam of light. By Michael V. Cusenza A Brooklyn man has been…
Trump Calls on Congress to Support Bipartisan Prison Reform Legislation
Photo Courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey By Michael V. Cusenza President Donald Trump recently urged…
Economic Update Shows More New Yorkers Working than Ever Before: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Comptroller Stringer had plenty to smile about this week as he delivered more positive economic news. By Forum Staff…
Woodside Man Indicted for Killing Girlfriend’s Dog
Photo Courtesy of Shih Tzu Daily Lavonia was a black and white Shih Tzu-type dog, similar to the one pictured. By Forum Staff A Woodside…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Murder in 2014 Home Invasion
File Photo By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the March 2009 rape of a woman…
JFK Cabbie to Serve up to Three and a Half Years in Prison after Guilty Plea in Tire Iron Attack of Rival
Photo Courtesy of Google Cops pursued Santana onto the Van Wyck Expressway as he weaved in and out of traffic at a high rate of…
Grateful City Salutes Military Service on Veterans Day
The Stars and Stripes are proudly unfurled at the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan. Photos Courtesy of NYPD; Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office; Councilman Ulrich’s Office;…
Critics Raise Concerns Regarding Amazon LIC Deal
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor/Kevin P. Coughlin In 2019, Amazon will occupy up to 500,000 square-feet at 1 Court Square while working…
All Eyes on Confession Tapes at Vetrano Trial
Courtesy of Gothamist Murder suspect Chanel Lewis confesses to Det. Barry Brown inside the 107th Precinct stationhouse. By Michael V. Cusenza The riveting trial of…
Families, First Responders Mark Solemn Anniversary of Flight 587
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The annual service takes place at Flight 587 Memorial Park on 116th Street in Rockaway Park. By Michael…
Borough Groups Get Large Portion of After-School Funding
Photo Courtesy of of the Office of the Governor The new round of funding can help parents, teachers, and support staff “guide even more students…