Jamaica Slug Sentenced to 45 Years to Life in Prison for Sexually Abusing Children
Photo Courtesy of StockMonkeys.com Adolph was convicted of sexually abusing three children ranging between 5 and 11 years in age. By Forum Staff Justice is…
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This week while many in our nation spent time on the streets protesting , defacing property, burning flags, defecating in public and wreaking havoc,…
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Despite the fact that the publisher of this newspaper was denied a “friendship” by the administrator of the Howard Beach Moms (HBM) Facebook page, we…
World’s Borough Embraces Belle Harbor on 15th Anniversary of AA Flight 587 Tragedy
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Unit The American Airlines Flight 587 Memorial was dedicated on Nov. 12, 2006. By Michael V. Cusenza The eyes…
Stewardship Event to Teach Volunteers how to Care for Street Trees in Richmond Hill
By Michael V. Cusenza The City Department of Parks and Recreation has organized a tree-care event this weekend in Richmond Hill. Members of the Parks…
Junior High Students Caught with Loaded Gun, Knife at Ozone Park School
By Michael V. Cusenza A teenage boy last Wednesday was caught with a loaded firearm in his Ozone Park junior high school, according to the…
Four Indicted for Allegedly Bilking Ozone Park Taxi Co-Op out of more than $732K
Photo Courtesy of Google Intaboro Acres, Inc. has been operating in Queens for more than 40 years. By Forum Staff Three former officials and the…
MetroCard Van Coming to Howard Beach, Broad Channel
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MetroCard Van is scheduled to make two appearances later this month in Howard Beach and Broad Channel, according…
City Economy Grew in Third Quarter, but Comptroller Warns of Signs of Weakness
Photo Courtesy of City Comptroller’s Office. City Comptroller Scott Stringer indicated that he’s concerned about certain economic trends that have persisted in NYC since the…
DEP Green Infrastructure Program Looks to Spruce up Streets, Protect Jamaica Bay
Courtesy of DEP Bioswales are one example of green infrastructure practices that help promote the natural movement of water. By Michael V. Cusenza The Department…
Mayor, Faith Leaders Meet for Trump Contingency Plan
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio this week hosted a roundtable with faith leaders and pledged to protect any initiatives that…
City Thanks Veterans for Service and Sacrifice
Photos Courtesy of Clark Jones; Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Service members past and present and their families last Friday marched up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan…
Addabbo Health Center Expansion means more Services for Medically Underserved Arverne
Courtesy of NYCEDC The project will increase the facility’s examination rooms by 50 percent. By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and City Councilman…
Free Rockaway Shuttle to Connect Residents with Citywide Ferry
Courtesy of NYCEDC According to the City, the two shuttle routes will connect the ferry terminal at Beach 108th Street with Beach 35th Street to…
FBI Releases Grim Report on 2015 National Hate Crime Statistics
Courtesy of FBI By Michael V. Cusenza The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday released the 2015 Hate Crimes Statistics report, leaving least one…