Howard Beach Community Learns more about Active Shooters
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V. Cusenza Dozens of Howard Beach residents on Monday night learned a lot more about America’s seemingly…
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Asaro, Gotti Camps Prepping for Federal Sentencing
File Photo John j. Gotti (pictured) and Vincent Asaro were indicted in March. By Michael V. Cusenza Reputed Bonanno organized crime family captain Vincent Asaro…
Crooked Sandy Contractor Set to be Sentenced
File Photo Troiano was arrested in December 2015 and indicted in September 2016. By Michael V. Cusenza A Long Island contractor who was indicted last…
Bill Gives Vet Groups More Time to Handle Fines
File Photo “Our veterans – and the groups that help our veterans – should not be source of revenue for our City,” said Councilman Ulrich. By…
Area Organized Crime Figures Cop Pleas in Massive Gambling and Loansharking Case
By Michael V. Cusenza Five borough residents who are reputed members and associates of the Bonanno organized crime family recently entered into guilty-plea agreements with…
Queens Metro HS Students Volunteer at City’s Largest Soup Kitchen
Photos Courtesy of Queens Metro High School By Michael V. Cusenza The Queens Metropolitan High School Helping Hands Club on Sunday visited the Xavier Mission Soup Kitchen…
MTA Bus System has Lost 100 Million Passenger Trips Since 2008: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Marc A. Hermann According to Comptroller Stringer, the MTA bus system has failed to keep up with changing geography of NYC’s economy,…
OP-ED: Pill Predicament
By Ed Gottlieb The opioid addiction crisis is worse than most of us imagine. It impacts us all, from Rego Park to Rockaway Park to…
Man Gets 45-Year Sentence for Murder During South Ozone Park Drug Rip-Off
Photo Courtesy of Google Suarez fatally shot Juan Pichardo once in the head in front of this 130th Street home. By Forum Staff Queens Supreme…
Popular At-Home DNA Test Kits Putting Consumer Privacy at Risk: Schumer
By Forum Staff Popular at-home DNA test kits from websites such as MyHeritage and Ancestry are putting consumer privacy at great risk because testing firms…
Trump Administration Blocks Release of Inspector General Probe of Travel Ban
File Photo “President Trump’s travel ban was unlawful in its conception and chaotic in its implementation,” said U.S. Rep. Grace Meng. By Michael V. Cusenza U.S….
Animal Rescue Group Ready for Fundraiser in Astoria
Katch Astoria is located at 31-19 Newtown Ave. in Astoria. By Forum Staff A Gotham-based animal rescue group is set to host its first annual…
NYPD Talks Cyber Security and Shopping Safety
By Forum Staff Just in time for Black Friday, the City Police Department issued its annual cyber security and shopping safety tips: Cyber Security •…
State AG Issues Charitable Giving Tips
Photo Courtesy of CreditCards.com By Forum Staff State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday issued charitable giving tips for this holiday season. His guidance includes:…
Cuomo Says $20M Awarded for Replacement of Residential Drinking Water Lead Service Lines
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “With this $20 million award, we are helping to protect residents and their families across this state…