Ulrich Honors Karina Case Detective with Council Proclamation
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Lt. John Russo (l.) and Councilman Eric Ulrich last Wednesday inside Council Chambers. By Michael V. Cusenza Local boy…
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Howard Beach Man Arrested After He Pulls Shotgun On Business Partner
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams Cops eventually cuffed the suspect outside his 158th Avenue home. By Patricia Adams & Michael Cusenza A man toting a…
106th Precinct Officers Recover Gun, Drugs after Executing Search Warrant in Ozone Park
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Kudos to Police Officer Berrios (from l. to r.), Officer Gonzalez, Officer Cahill, Sgt. Muir, Officer Sutherland, and Det. Cox. By…
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There is an infamous axiom that drives the pecking order of stories in the news business: “If it bleeds, it leads.” In other words, the…
Investigators Search for South Ozone Park Burglar
City Police Department detectives recently released a notice regarding an unidentified man who is still wanted in connection with a burglary last month in South…
Cops Looking for Crook who Robbed Forest Hills Grocery Store
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Cops are looking for this suspect. By Michael V. Cusenza Forest Hills detectives recently reached out for help from the public…
District Attorney Brown Recovering from ‘Successful’ Heart Valve Procedure
File Photo Queens District Attorney Richard Brown By Michael V. Cusenza Queens District Attorney Richard Brown on Monday morning successfully underwent a minimally invasive heart valve…
Mayor, NYPD Tout Preliminary Results of Neighborhood Policing
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “The preliminary results are in: Neighborhood policing works,” said Mayor de Blasio. By Michael V. Cusenza “The preliminary results are in: Neighborhood policing works.”…
Schumer Calls for Major Increase in Federal Rail and Transit Maintenance Funding
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Schumer said he’s making a new push to prioritize investing in the Northeast Corridor rail system “before derailments and…
Legendary Comedian and Borough Native Don Rickles Dies at 90
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gary Dunaier Rickles was known as “Mr. Warmth” and “The Merchant of Venom.” By Michael V. Cusenza Legendary acerbic entertainer and…
Queens Residents Speak out Against Illegal Basement Apartments
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Avella’s Office “A number of Queens civics and I are speaking out against the illegal conversion of basements into unsafe living…
NYPD Releases Proposed Officer Body-Worn Camera Policy
Photo Courtesy of Rob Bennett/Mayoral Photography Office The updated procedure has been submitted to the NYPD federal monitor for his review and approval. By Michael…
Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Reintroduce Bill to Combat Sex Assault on Campuses
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office According to Sen. Gillibrand, the act forges “a path forward for survivors of sexual assault on campuses.” By Forum…
City Announces New Legislation to Combat Predatory Financial Practices in Used Car Industry
Photo Courtesy of Google DCA Commissioner Salas said the legislation “creates an additional layer of protection for these consumers, specifically those in low-income neighborhoods who…
Legislation to Restore Long Island Sound Passes Senate Committee
Courtesy of the Department of Environmental Conservation The Long Island Sound is located between Long Island and Connecticut. By Forum Staff The bipartisan Long Island…