Intense Opening Statements Mark Beginning of Vetrano Trial
File Photo Karina Vetrano was murdered in Spring Creek Park on Aug. 2, 2016. By Michael V. Cusenza Prosecutors and defense counsel delivered high-octane opening…
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Five Men Face Charges for Selling Stolen Motorcycles and Illicit Drugs
Photo Courtesy of Revzilla A 2015 Yamaha FZ7, similar to the one pictured, was among the 10 stolen motorcycles that were sold to anф undercover…
Aging Trucks, Failed Inspections, Traffic Violations among Commercial Waste Haulers Compromise Public Safety: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “There must be a comprehensive and transformative solution to fix the commercial waste industry,” Comptroller Stringer said. By Forum…
LET GO AND LET GOD
The myriad responsibilities surrounding the publishing of a community newspaper are sometimes overwhelming, but the rewards of a satisfied, loyal and appreciative readership are far…
Cops Reunite Boy with Frantic Family
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Pats on the back were in abundance recently at the 106th Precinct stationhouse as three cops reunited a missing boy with…
Broad Channel ‘Deserves’ a New PS 47: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Google PS 47 on Power Road in Broad Channel. By Forum Staff The Pre-K through 8th grade students that attend PS 47…
South Ozone Park Man Reported Missing
Photo Courtesy of NYPD City Police detectives recently reached out to the public for help in locating a missing South Ozone Park man. According to…
Senators Call on Cuomo to Immediately Sign ‘Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights’
File Photo Six state senators on Friday urged Gov. Cuomo to sign the bill into law. By Michael V. Cusenza Six Republican State senators on…
Borough President Organizes Town Hall on 2020 Census
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Borough President Melinda Katz By Michael V. Cusenza Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Monday announced that she…
Mayor Announces Vision Zero Campaigns
File Photo Mayor de Blasio on Thursday announced the return of the “Dusk and Darkness” campaign and unveiled the new “Alive at 25” program. By…
Rapist Gets 57 Months in Prison for Illegally Reentering U.S.
Photo Courtesy of State Department of Correction and Community Supervision Rogelio Mendez By Forum Staff A Jackson Heights man has been sentenced to 57 months…
Man Gets 2.5 Years for Smuggling Phony Apparel
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Rettinghaus UGG boots were among the counterfeit goods smuggled inside the 211 shipping containers. By Forum Staff A Middle Village man…
City’s Annual Financial Report Bolstered by Strong Economy, Record-Low Unemployment Rate
Photo Courtesy of City Department of Design and Construction In Fiscal Year 2018, the City added 76,600 private-sector jobs, driving citywide unemployment to 4.3 percent,…
Michigan Man Sold 23 Illegal Guns to Undercover Cop: DA
Photo Courtesy of Guns America Among the illegal guns confiscated was a .45-caliber Smith and Wesson, similar to the one pictured. By Forum Staff A…
Flushing Woman Indicted for Knife Attack of Three Infants, Two Adults
Photo Courtesy of Google The wild attack occurred inside this 161st Street building. By Forum Staff A Queens woman has been indicted for attempted murder…