Agents Seize $90K worth of Heroin at JFK
PHOTO: Federal officers seized roughly 3 pounds of heroin that were stashed inside a passenger’s sneakers at JFK Airport. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Customs and…
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At Hearing, Goldfeder Asks MTA Chair to Mull Reactivating Rail Line
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder last week renewed calls for the reactivation of the Rockaway Beach Rail Line during a joint legislative budget hearing. Photo courtesy of…
Woodhaven Mom Stole from Daughter’s Malpractice Settlement: DA
PHOTO: Megan Mele is accused of using a portion of her daughter’s malpractice settlement to fund a trip to Disneyland in California. Photo Courtesy of…
Pols, Advocates Call for Extending Cancer Coverage to Volunteer Firefighters
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder said New York’s 100,000 volunteer firefighters are currently not covered for most cancers. File Photo By Forum Staff Members of the Assembly…
Bill Proposes 3-Foot Passing Distance for Bicyclists on Shared Roads
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (l.), seen here with competitive cyclist and retired FDNY Firefighter Matt Long, has proposed legislation that aims to protect cyclists and…
Night Market, SBS to Host Free Business Seminars at Borough Hall
PHOTO: The Queens International Night Market is set to co-host three free business seminars at Borough Hall. Photo Courtesy of Queens International Night Market By…
After Long Wait, Hamilton Beach Man Undergoes Successful Kidney Transplant Surgery
PHOTO: Ryan (clockwise from bottom l.), Timmy, and Christina McCabe this week welcomed home Tim from NYU Langone Medical Center. Photo Courtesy of Christina McCabe…
Addabbo Turns to Army Engineers for Flood Answers
PHOTO: State Sen. Addabbo has asked the USACE to look into projects that may help alleviate the impact of future floods in area neighborhoods. File…
NYPD Brings Crime Data to the Masses with CompStat 2.0
PHOTO: Police Department brass said CompStat 2.0 “will provide greater specificity about crimes through an interactive experience.” Photo Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza…
Vic Snaps Pic of A Train Pervert
PHOTO: Cops are looking for this man, who recently exposed himself to a female passenger on the A Train. The victim captured this image with…
Family Cheers as Ozone Park Polo Prince ends High School Career on Top
PHOTO: Ozone Park native Chris Jordan (second from r.) celebrates regional polo title with his Country Farms teammates. Photo Courtesy of the Jordan Family By…
Editorial: Revival
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Ted Kappes As storms surge, snow falls, and still, miraculously, groundhogs don’t see their shadows, we’d like to think that spring lies…
San Fran Company to Run City Ferry? EDC Says Still ‘in Negotiations’
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC By Michael V. Cusenza A recent blog post has sparked a buzz about the Citywide Ferry Service, prospective operators, and…
Goldfeder Advises Area Volunteer Fire Departments to Apply for $340M in FEMA Grants
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder has announced the open application for the current round of emergency response grants offered by FEMA, and is urging area volunteer departments…
New Enhanced Signage at Aqueduct-North Conduit Avenue Station
PHOTO: MTA NYC Transit has installed new signage at the Cohancy Street entrance to the Aqueduct-North Conduit Avenue A train station to help direct commuters…