DA Katz Files Joint Motion with Defense Attorneys to Reverse Two 1996 Convictions
File Photo Queens DA Melinda Katz By Forum Staff Citing decades-old evidence of improper discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and ethnicity in jury selection,…
Two Indicted for Human Smuggling
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY “[W]e take seriously our responsibility to maintain security at our borders and prosecute those…
Man Shot Dead on Liberty Avenue
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza A 22-year-old man on Monday was shot in the head on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park. By Michael V….
Delaware Were They Going?
A 12-year-old boy and his 7-year-old cousin are safe and sound after several hours of self-induced anxiety gripped their South Ozone Park community Monday. According…
Cuomo Again Vetoes Jamaica Bay Protection Legislation
File Photo The pols’ two-part bill would end the sunset clause on the original bill to protect the bay, so it would be permanent law…
Comptroller Proposes Plan to Support Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “There is no economic recovery for New York City without our small businesses,” Comptroller Stringer said. By Forum Staff…
Council Hails Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Commercial and Residential Protection Laws During Pandemic
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council “This is a major victory for small business owners who need protection from landlords during this unprecedented time,” Speaker Johnson…
Pol Worried About Vaccination Program
File Photo U.S. Rep. Grace Meng By Forum Staff On Saturday, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) called for changes to the Trump administration’s COVID-19 vaccination plan that…
Decriminalize Marijuana: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Photo Courtesy of House of Representatives Rep. Hakeem Jeffries By Forum Staff The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and…
Mayor Appoints Conn. Native as Acting Transportation Commissioner
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Margaret Forgione has the experience and vision to build on the agency’s extraordinary reimagining of public space throughout our fight…
LI Man Indicted in Pregnant GF Homicide
File Photo Goey Charles “will be held accountable for his alleged actions,” DA Katz pledged. By Forum Staff A Long Island man has been indicted…
17 Years for Food Cart Stab Slay
Photo Courtesy of Google Victim Miguel Angel Becerra-Perez was stabbed near Roosevelt Avenue and 80th Street. By Forum Staff A 34-year-old man has pleaded guilty…
Couple Charged with Swiping $500K+ from Senior
Photo Courtesy of Maps Queens Working in the family’s Corona home, Luz Tejeda developed a friendly relationship with the elderly victim. By Forum Staff Queens…
Mayor, Chancellor Announce Plan to Return to In-Person Learning in City Schools
Photos Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Reopening our buildings is paramount to our city’s recovery from COVID-19,” Mayor de Blasio said. By Forum Staff…
Cuomo Announces Winter Plan to Combat COVID-19 Surge in NY
“While the holiday season often brings joy to many, the increase in social activity and mobility will also bring an increase of viral transmission. We…