New Laws Officially in Effect in Empire State
File Photo Sen. Addabbo this week detailed some of the new State laws that went into effect on Jan. 1. By Forum Staff A wide…
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Springfield Gardens Man Killed in New Year’s Day Hit-and-Run
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Cops said the suspect’s red Ford Mustang is damaged on the front passenger side and is missing its passenger-side mirror. By…
A MESSAGE FROM DA RICHARD BROWN
To the Residents of Queens County: Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown – who began his record seventh-consecutive term as district attorney and marked the…
Crime on the Rise in City Parks: Report
By Michael V. Cusenza The numbers are in…and for the second time in three months, they’re not good for City green spaces. Crime in NYC…
After More than 25 Years at MTA, Chairman and CEO Prendergast Set to Retire from Public Service
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Tom Prendergast By Michael V. Cusenza Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Prendergast will…
Cuomo Grants Conditional Pardons to Some Convicted of Crimes at Ages 16 and 17
Courtesy of the Governor’s Office You can find this pardon request form and more information at ny.gov/services/apply-clemency. By Forum Staff Governor Andrew Cuomo recently issued…
Record East River Ferry Ridership Numbers Bode Well for Forthcoming Citywide Sea Service
By Michael V. Cusenza East River Ferry ridership reached an all-time high in 2016, according to the City Economic Development Corporation — undoubtedly a good…
Borough President Asks Mayor to Name Rockaway Dock in Honor of Longtime Ferry Advocate
Courtesy of Danny Ruscillo Borough President Katz sent the letter to Mayor de Blasio last month. By Michael V. Cusenza Queens Borough President Melinda Katz…
Congrats to South Queens Cops and Kids
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The Forum would like to join the Police Athletic League in congratulating the 102nd Precinct for recently winning the 2016 PAL…
City can Provide Retirement Savings Option for Private-Sector Employees: U.S. Department of Labor
Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office Last February, Mayor de Blasio led a rally at City Hall in support of NYC’s push to become…
Mayor Appoints Climate Adaptation Expert City’s New Director of Recovery and Resiliency
Photo Courtesy of MIT Jainey Bavishi By Forum Staff The leader of the climate preparedness pillar of the President’s Climate Action Plan, Jainey Bavishi, has…
Nothing but Dog Days on These Dockets
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The New York City Police Foundation recently introduced the first NYPD K9 Calendar. All proceeds will directly benefit new and ongoing…
Howard Beach Pols Urge State Panel to Permit Familial DNA Searches
Forum Photo by Richard York Sen. Addabbo said investigators must be allowed to use resources such as Familial DNA searches “to not only find the…
Detectives Hunt Cell-Phone Store Robbery Crew
By Michael V. Cusenza Investigators this week reached out to the public for assistance in identifying the four members of a brazen borough armed-robbery crew…
Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to 40 Knife-Point Robberies Federal indictment included details of 12 Queens capers
Photo Courtesy of Google House admitted to his role in a robbery crew that took down dozens of establishments in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens –…