Silver Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
File Photo Silver in May was convicted of several federal corruption charges. By Michael V. Cusenza Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Friday was sentenced…
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City Economy ‘Strong,’ but ‘Many Needs’ Emphasize Importance of Preparing for Future: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced an agreement on an early, balanced $89 billion…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 34 Years to Life in Prison as Persistent Felon after Conviction for Series of Burglaries
Photo Courtesy of Google According to trial testimony, homes on Dickens Street and Ocean Crest Boulevard were burglarized. By Forum Staff A persistent felon has…
Jamaica Mom Charged in Son’s Death after Failing to Properly Administer Seizure Meds
By Forum Staff A Queens mother has been charged with assault and manslaughter after failing to properly administer seizure medication to her five-year-old son. The…
Pols Blast de Blasio Administration Officials at Ozone Park Shelter Town Hall Meeting
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza “We demand better. We deserve better. We are better,” Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) said of his home community….
Richmond Hill Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl
By Forum Staff The Richmond Hill rapist who assaulted a teenage girl in February 2016 will spend three years in prison for his heinous actions….
City looking to put a Dent in Truck Issues
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Members of the 102nd Precinct Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted an overnight heavy tow operation in which two abandoned school buses…
Key Food Spruces up Adopted Cross Bay Green Space
Photo Courtesy of Almonte’s Key Food of Howard Beach Officials from Almonte’s Key Food of Howard Beach recently joined several community volunteers to help beautify…
City Sues DOJ for Efforts to Force NYC Officials to Engage in Federal Immigration Enforcement
Photo Courtesy of NYC Law Department Corporation Counsel Zachary Carter By Michael V. Cusenza The City has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of…
Movie Night Delights Charles Park Crowd
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Area families flocked to Frank M. Charles Memorial Park on Friday to catch up with Gru, Lucy, and of course, the…
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That’s one small step for the House of Representatives. One giant leap for flood insurance. The Lower Chamber Tuesday night passed legislation to establish an…
Former President, Chairman of Samaritan Village Dies
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan Village Richard Pruss was 75. By Forum Staff Richard Pruss, a pioneer in the field of substance use disorder treatment, died…
Woman Tried to Smuggle 10 Pounds of Heroin through JFK Airport: Feds
Photo Courtesy of CBP Federal agents four egg-shaped packages of heroin in the passenger’s luggage. By Forum Staff A U.S. citizen is now facing federal…
Sandy Work at Midtown Tunnel Completed ahead of Schedule
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Superstorm Sandy restoration work at the Midtown Tunnel was completed more than nine months ahead of schedule….
Leader of Flushing-Based Meth Ring Nabbed by Feds
Photo Courtesy of Google One of Pineda’s Flushing gambling dens was located on College Point Boulevard near Maple Avenue (second from l.) By Forum Staff…