Police Probe Another Swastika in Maspeth
Another swastika in Maspeth was uncovered last week on the door of a business on Grand Avenue in Maspeth—almost a month to the day since…
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12 Hurt in Maspeth Bus Crash
Ten students riding in a special education bus were taken to Elmhurst Hospital for observation Wednesday morning after a crash in Maspeth. Department of Education…
Cops Nab Queens Boulevard Bank Robber
Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the rash of bank robberies along Queens Boulevard in February. Sidney Williams, a 43-year-old of…
No Felony Charges in Subway Death
The suspect involved in the subway death of a 20-year-old Howard Beach man will only be charged with misdemeanors, according to documents filed by…
Public Hearing at Grover Cleveland Blasts DOE’s Turnaround Plan
Grover Cleveland High School got a glimpse of hope that they might be able to save their school Monday, and during a public hearing…
Mother Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
A 24-year-old mother pleaded guilty at Queens Criminal Court last week after she had thrown an infant girl she gave birth to in the garbage…
Endorsements Fly in Congressional Primary
Endorsements in Queens’ Democratic congressional primary for the 6th District began rolling out in earnest this week. Assemblyman Rory Lancman won support from former New…
Cops Close Two Motels in Prostitution Raid
Police raided two motels and arrested five people last week in relation to a prostitution crackdown that undercover cops have been monitoring since December 2011….
Politicians Rally for Forest Hills After School Program
Students and parents clamoring to save the Beacon program at a Forest Hills school got a boost Tuesday from local politicians. Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi…
Residents get discount on Cross Bay Toll
The only intra-borough toll in New York State has been partially eliminated for the residents most directly impacted — in the Rockaways and the…
Ozone Park Pilot Faces Federal Charges For Midair Meltdown
A pilot residing in South Ozone Park is facing 20 years to life in prison following a bizarre midair incident aboard a JetBlue airplane that…
Weather, New Regulations Slightly Bump Crime in 112th
Felony crime in the 112th Precinct is up slightly compared to last year, the precinct’s commanding officer reported last week, but that’s largely due to…
Howard Beach Man Killed in Subway Scuffle
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a Howard Beach man. 20-year-old Joshua Basin was killed when a subway hit…
Robbery at Resorts
An unidentified Queens man was robbed of more than $10,000 at the Resorts World Casino early Wednesday morning, The Forum has learned. Police sources say…
Plea Deal Could Get Accused Killer 3.5 Years
A plea deal could end the suspense for a Maspeth family waiting to see what happens to the man accused of killing a beloved brother….