Homeland Security Announces New Global Aviation Security Enhancements
Photo Courtesy of DHS DHS Secretary John Kelly By Michael V. Cusenza The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced enhanced security measures for all…
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Meng Honors Forest Hills Student for Winning District Art Contest
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office U.S. Rep. Grace Meng with contest winner Sophia Cui. By Forum Staff Forest Hills student Sophia Cui has won…
New Law Permitting Photo Identifications as Evidence at Trial now in Effect
Photo Courtesy of Philip Kamrass/Governor’s Office Cuomo noted that the new law officially went into effect on July 1. By Forum Staff Juries in New…
Record Number of Summer Jobs in Ladders for Leaders Program: de Blasio
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “New York City is a hub for talented youth,” Mayor de Blasio said. By Forum Staff The City…
Queens Village Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Two Teen Girls
File Photo Queens DA Richard Brown noted that this conviction is the latest in a long string of sex trafficking convictions – 35 – obtained by his…
Five Arrested for Possessing Opioids, Psychedelics and Other Illegal Drugs Stashed in Woodside Home
Photo Courtesy of Google Cops executed a court-authorized search warrant at this home on 69th Street in Woodside. By Forum Staff Police seized meth, mushrooms, marijuana…
Community, Diocesan Dignitaries Celebrate Dedication of Altar at St. Helen
By Michael V. Cusenza Members of the Howard Beach community on Tuesday evening joined elected officials, civic leaders, and diocesan dignitaries at St. Helen Roman…
Most Crime Categories down in Howard Beach, but Auto Break-ins Still an Issue
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Capt. Bohannon addresses the community’s concerns at Monday’s meeting of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic. By Michael V. Cusenza Captain…
NYPD Call Boxes Installed at Forest Park
Photo Courtesy of CASE Systems, Inc. An example of the solar-powered call boxes now found in parts of Forest Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Security…
Missing Ozone Park Tot Found Safe and Sound Aunt charged for not surrendering 1-year-old to foster care
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Little Zayden Montero was found in the care of a family member in the Bronx. By Michael V. Cusenza A 1-year-old…
Five-Alarm Inferno Injures 12, Including 11 Firefighters; Destroys Glendale Building
Photo Courtesy of FDNY It took nearly 200 firefighters to knock down the blaze that began in the Farmers Market on Myrtle Avenue late Saturday…
Man Admits to Authorities that he Fatally Stabbed his Cousin in their Richmond Hill Apartment
Photo Courtesy of NYPD NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce briefed the press on the case’s developments. By Michael V. Cusenza A Richmond Hill man…
Pheffer Amato Secures Expansion of QueensRail Study
File Photo Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato recently announced new momentum on reactivating the Rockaway Beach Rail Line. By Michael V. Cusenza When Phil Goldfeder announced last…
THE PUBLIC SERVANT
Politician. It is a term wed to a negative connotation that has, through myriad case studies of corruption, outsized greed, and general lawlessness, been able…
Telemarketers Robocalls Could Get Worse if FCC Allows New ‘Ringless Voicemail’ Technology: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of FCC FCC Chairman Ajit Pai By Forum Staff Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer this week sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission…