DHS Doesn’t Vet Hotels for Criminal Activity prior to Placing Families with Kids: Report
File Photo Department of Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks (r.) said the City is working “to evaluate remaining as well as new locations to ensure…
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Borough Blasted by Snow ‘Bomb,’ Brutal Temps
Photos Courtesy of City Councilmen Eric Ulrich and Bob Holden; Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza By Thursday night, Queens found itself…
Addabbo Urges EDC to Phase in Free MTA Bus and Train Transfers on Ferry System
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Addabbo said the free transfers “would be a major benefit” to commuters. By Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe…
PRESIDENTIAL
It’s certainly no secret that many Americans feel that the sacred, traditional mold for the United States presidency was shattered in November 2016 with the…
Laurelton Man Arrested at JFK after Gun is Spotted among Carry-on Items
Photo Courtesy of TSA The loaded .38-caliber handgun was detected by TSA officers at a JFK Airport checkpoint. By Forum Staff A Laurelton man on…
NYPD Announces Changes at Highest Leadership Levels
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Chief of Department Carlos Gomez, who once helmed the 106th Precinct, has retired after 33 years on the force. By Michael…
Schumer Urges Trump to Sign Law to Help Cut off Flow of Fentanyl into NY via JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of DEA In October, two postal packages containing 725 grams of fentanyl arrived at JFK and were sent to a home in Mastic…
Corey Johnson Delivers First Speech as City Council Speaker
Photo Courtesy of William Alatriste/NY City Council “The problems and challenges we continue to face are of historic proportions…but the future of our city depends…
Richard Donoghue Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District
Photo Courtesy of EDNY Donoghue was sworn in on Thursday by Chief Judge Dora Irizarry. By Michael V. Cusenza United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
We’ll Maintain Our Policy on Bail in Misdemeanor Cases: DA Brown
Photo Courtesy of the Queens District Attorney’s Office Queens DA Richard Brown (l.) and Manhattan DA Cy Vance. By Michael V. Cusenza Queens District Attorney…
Cuomo Kicks off All-Electric Bus Pilot Program in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Courtesy of Proterra The new zero-emission, all-electric buses will feature amenities such as Wi-Fi and USB ports.Courtesy of Proterra The new zero-emission, all-electric buses will…
Mexican Drug Trafficker Laundered Profits through Borough Business: Feds
Photo Courtesy of DEA According to federal officials, Uribe also facilitated the transport of large quantities of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States. By…
Two Men Plead Guilty to Vicious Slash Attack on Whitestone Teen
File Photo The victim was slashed twice on the left side of her face on 147th Street near 13th Avenue. By Forum Staff Two men…
South Queens Top Cops won’t Rest on Laurels
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Capt. Brian Bohannon and Capt. Courtney Nilan By Michael V. Cusenza It certainly has been a banner 12 months for the…
New Year’s Day Fires Spark Rough Start to 2018 for Some Borough Residents
Photo Courtesy of NYC Fire Wire Firefighters respond to the Richmond Hill blaze on Monday afternoon. By Michael V. Cusenza Two New Year’s Day blazes…