Rego Park Man Convicted of Hate Crime in Vicious Mosque Attack
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim was attacked as he opened the door to this mosque in Kew Gardens Hills. By Forum Staff The bias-related…
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Four Suspects in Woodhaven Taco Bell Gang Assault Still at Large
Photos Courtesy of NYPD The assault took place last month at an Atlantic Avenue Taco Bell restaurant. By Michael V. Cusenza Police recently asked the…
Schumer Announces Senate Dem Leadership and Committee Ranking Members for 115th Congress
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Schumer is the Senate Minority Leader By Michael V. Cusenza U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), the new Minority Leader…
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This week marks the official start of the holiday season. It is a time for family and loved ones, and a time to reflect on…
EDC and Citywide Ferry Operator Unveil First Vessel Superstructure
Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC The first Citywide Ferry vessel superstructure was unveiled at the Horizon Shipyard in Alabama. By Forum Staff Officials from the City…
Lions Lead the Way to Four Years of Civic Service
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office The Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club on Sunday celebrated its fourth anniversary. Among the dignitaries on hand…
State Officials Offer Help to School Leaders to Ensure Compliance with ‘Dignity for All Students Act’
Courtesy of NYSED The letter that Attorney General Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner Elia recently sent to school leaders provides resources for complying with DASA,…
Hillcrest Man, 73, Nabbed in Alleged Attempt to Meet 13-Year-Old Girl for Sex
Courtesy of FBI According to the charges, Einhorn allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to a State Police undercover investigator whom he believed to be a…
Jamaica Lawyer Indicted on Tax Fraud Charges
Photo Courtesy of the State Department of Taxation and Finance Queens DA Richard Brown said that Bachu “allegedly chose to ignore his civic duty for…
Meng Arranges for U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to Hold Office Hours in Her Flushing Office
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Meng said that she has arranged for the VA to hold regular office hours in her Flushing district office…
Tens of Millions of Dollars in Landlord Fines Go Uncollected by City: Comptroller’s Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Comptroller Stringer also said that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has indicated that it agrees with his…
Van Bramer Leads Historic Borough March on Donald. Undeterred by death threats, councilman sparks LIC-to-Trump-Tower rally
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Van Bramer’s Office Van Bramer addresses the crowd on Saturday on 5th Avenue. By Michael V. Cusenza “Donald Trump may have…
NYPD Partners with Interfaith Center for Public Safety Forum
Photo Courtesy of NYPD NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Collaborative Policing, Susan Herman, fielded questions from religious leaders during last Thursday’s event. By Forum Staff The…
Point Well Made. Ozone Park Senior Recruited to West Point
Photo Courtesy of Zurita Family Flanked by fellow Poly Prep classmates on College Signing Day, Travis Zurita (c) sports the West Point cap as parents…
Residents Rip City at Town Hall for Proposed Atlantic Avenue Homeless Facility
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Wills’ Office Many residents of Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, and Woodhaven last Thursday expressed concerns about a proposed homeless facility’s potential…