Two Men Convicted of Loansharking after Victim Punched in the Face
By Forum Staff On Monday, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Anthony Romanello, also known as “Rom,” of extortionate collection of credit and conspiracy to…
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Tenant Charged for Shooting Building Superintendent, Firing at Responding Cops
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that William Hernandez was arraigned last week on an indictment charging him with attempted murder, kidnapping…
Santos Appears at Status Conference at Central Islip Federal Court
By Michael V. Cusenza Former borough Rep. George Santos on Tuesday appeared at a status conference for his case at Central Islip federal court. According…
Teen Driver and Parents Charged in North Conduit Collision that Killed 14-Year-Old Girl
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that a teenage driver and his parents have been charged in connection with the May 17,…
Richmond Hill Man Killed in Jamaica Moped Accident
By Michael V. Cusenza A Richmond Hill man was killed shortly after midnight on Monday while riding on the rear passenger seat of a moped…
Addabbo to Host Holiday Concert
By Forum Staff Celebrate the spirit of the season with a heartwarming winter evening filled with the joyous sounds of talented student musicians at a…
MTA Announces New Wide-Aisle Fare Gates at Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport Station
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Monday announced the first-ever low turnstile fare array replacement with new wide-aisle fare gates at Sutphin…
Adams Launches Lithium-ion Battery-Charging Pilot Program for Delivery Workers
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced plans to launch a new, lithium-ion battery-charging pilot program early next year that will allow an…
Meng Applauds USPS Audit Following Letter She Sent
By Forum Staff On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) applauded the United States Postal Service of Inspector General’s (OIG) announcement that it is auditing…
Mayor Launches New Effort to Make Thousands of City Intersections Safer
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday launched an aggressive, three-pronged effort to rapidly accelerate the city’s ongoing efforts to make streets safer for…
Disbarred Queens Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding his Clients
By Forum Staff Hyun W. Lee, also known as Michael Lee, pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn to wire fraud in connection with…
Adams Signs Bill to Bolster New York City’s Life Sciences Sector
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Monday signed legislation that he said will bolster New York City’s life sciences and biotech sectors by offering…
Alley Pond Environmental Center Launches New Facility on Wildlife Conservation Day
By Forum Staff The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) held a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration to welcome visitors to its new $28 million building, marking…
FBI Warns of Charity Fraud during Israel-Hamas Conflict
By Forum Staff James Smith, assistant director in charge (ADIC) of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is warning the…
Jamaica Man Sentenced to 11-and-a-Half Years in Prison for Shooting Correction Officer
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Mark Gibbs was sentenced today to 11-and-a-half years in prison for wounding an off-duty correction…