City Board of Elections Declares Katz Winner of Democratic Primary for Queens DA
Photo Courtesy of the Katz Campaign Borough President Melinda Katz launched her campaign for Queens DA in December 2018. By Michael V. Cusenza It’s official—for…
Woodhaven Rocked by Traffic Accidents
Photo Courtesy of Jenna DeAngelis/CBS New York A cyclist was struck last Wednesday by an SUV near the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue…
Cops Hunt Treacherous Trio
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Investigators on Friday reached out to the public via Twitter for help in identifying and locating three men wanted in connection…
Permanent Authorization of 9/11 Fund now Law
Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian “Today, we come together as one nation to support our September 11th heroes, to care for their…
Community Cares: Woodhaven Comes out to Combat Litter, Graffiti on Jamaica Avenue
By Michael V. Cusenza With help from area residents, the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, small business owners, Community Board…
Douse Trap
For any New Yorker, the pictures and videos involving City cops were striking. Many had even gone viral shortly after they were posted. This was…
MTA Board Approves Massive Reorganization Plan
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA New York City Transit “This reorganization builds upon the progress made and will transform every aspect of our service and…
Communities Eager to Mark ‘Night Out’
File Photo National Night Out Against Crime is this Tuesday, Aug. 6. By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens communities—and the cops that patrol them—are eagerly…
Battalion Chief by the Bay
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Howard Beach entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Russo on Thursday was sworn in as an honorary City Fire Department battalion…
Church Preps ‘Survival Kits’ for Finest
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Members of the Epiphany Mar Thoma Church in Ozone Park stopped by the 106th Precinct stationhouse on Sunday to drop off…
Gillibrand Bill Aims to Protect Infrastructure from Sea-Level Rise, Extreme Weather, Climate Change
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office “Congress has a responsibility to make sure our states have the resources they need to protect their most essential…
‘Green Wave’ Plan to Address Cycling Fatalities: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By the end of 2021, the City Department of Transportation will install more than 80 miles of protected…
Rare Art Valued at $200K Found in Woodside Thrift Store
Photo Courtesy of Google The rare drawing was discovered at the Habitat for Humanity New York City ReStore in Woodside. By Forum Staff A drawing…
‘Mighty Whitey’ Sentenced for Lying to Feds
File Photo Scott Brettschneider By Forum Staff Scott Brettschneider, a former criminal defense attorney from Forest Hills also known as “Mighty Whitey,” has been sentenced…
Lawyer Charged with Swiping Client’s Cash
Photo Courtesy of Google Thomas has a law office on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Rosedale. By Forum Staff A Brooklyn woman, who has a law…