50th Anniversary of Landmarks Law Celebrated in Queens; April is borough landmarks month
Photo: The Queens Forest Park Carousel, one of only two Muller carousels left in working condition today, was designated as a New York City landmark on…
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Ulrich Office Allocates Funds for High-End Litter Baskets
Photo: City Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and Councilman Eric Ulrich on Tuesday displayed one of 120 new litter baskets headed for Council District 32. Forum Photo…
Man Convicted in Shooting Death of Woman During Robbery
A Jamaica man last week was found guilty of murder and other charges in connection with the shooting death of a young newlywed during a…
Body Found after Fire Destroys Vacant Richmond Hill House
Photo: The body of an unidentified man was found after a fire burned through this Richmond Hill house last week. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza….
Cops Nab Duo in Alleged Armed Mugging; Gun not Recovered
Photo: Police officers on Tuesday rounded up two men wanted in an alleged armed street mugging in Richmond Hill. The gun used in the assault has…
Man Convicted of Assaulting Cops after Car Chase
A Brooklyn man last week was found guilty of assault and other charges in a June 2014 incident in which he led police on a…
Braton Re-Elected Chairwoman of CB 10
Photo: Betty Braton (c.) last week was re-elected chairwoman of Community Board 10. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza. Longtime Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton…
Jamaica Women Charged in Alleged Terror Plot to Obtain WMDs
Two Jamaica women last week were arrested by federal agents for conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons or property in the…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Murder in Botched Carjacking
A Jamaica man last week was found guilty in a September 2011 carjacking that turned deadly when the defendant stabbed the vehicle’s driver in the…
Crime Chat: Focus on Prescription Drug Abuse
In the twenty-four years since I became District Attorney of Queens County, the dangers involving the misuse of prescription drugs have escalated at an alarming…
Administration Making Mental Healthcare a Priority
Photo: Chiara de Blasio (at podium) and her mom, First Lady Chirlane McCray, speak at an NYC Teen Text event. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
Suspected Shooter in Casino Melee in Custody
Photo: The suspect who allegedly fired shots outside Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park after a brutal brawl last Friday is in police custody….
Justice Agate Embraces New Role as Library Trustee
He may have retired on the last day of the last month of last year, hanging up the distinctive black robe for good after stepping…
Stringer Rips Build it Back Program in Audit Findings
Photo: Last October, Mayor de Blasio (at lectern) lauded the work of a revamped Build it Back program during a visit to Broad Channel. City Comptroller…
State Legislature Approves $142B Budget; Education, Ethics Reforms Anchor Spending Plan
Photo: Gov. Andrew Cuomo (l.) and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie earlier in March celebrated reaching an agreement on ethics reforms. Legislative leaders had reason to rejoice…