Astoria Man Pursued Tryst with ‘Teen’: Feds
File Photo Seto was arrested by authorities shortly after arriving at LaGuardia Airport. By Michael V. Cusenza An Astoria man was arrested Thursday at LaGuardia…
FDNY Adds More Names of Members who Died from Sept. 11-related Illnesses to Memorial Wall
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The World Trade Center Memorial Wall at FDNY headquarters in Brooklyn. By Michael V. Cusenza In a somber, moving tribute ceremony,…
DOT Initiates Cross Bay Boulevard Resurfacing Project
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office These orange signs, plastered on poles along the boulevard, announced the start of the resurfacing project. By Michael V….
Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Girls Attending his Daughter’s South Ozone Park Daycare Center
Photo Courtesy of Google Rodriguez allegedly sexually abused two female students at Your Treasures Daycare in South Ozone Park. The facility is owned and operated…
DOE Agrees to Leave Special Ed Teachers in Place
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The City has determined that certain special ed instructors will continue in their assignments through the 2019-2020 school…
Addabbo Sept. 11 Bill Signed into Law
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “Many families within my district were deeply impacted by the tragic events of 9/11 and I certainly had them…
“Time can be Made up—a Life Cannot…”
New Yorkers are different. We are unique. We are the most humble, grateful, and selfless people on the planet. Our ugly side often rears its…
Broadway Show Musician Charged with Attempting to Lure Teen Boy to Meet for Sex
By Forum Staff A Broadway musical pianist has been charged with attempted use of a child in a sexual performance, attempted criminal sexual act and…
Queens Village Man Charged in Death of Wheelchair-bound Property Owner who Evicted Him
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The homeowner, a wheelchair-bound retiree, died last Tuesday after Rampersaud allegedly doused the victim’s room with a flammable liquid and set…
Borough Residents among Five Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google The five defendants formed several corporations and listed 116-55 Queens Blvd., Suite 206, in Forest Hills, as the corporations’ principle place…
Student Looks to Expand Mentor Program
Photo Courtesy of NYC Mentors Michael and Jonathan Manta By Forum Staff Howard Beach high school student, Michael Manta, last year established his own 501(c)(3)…
Cop of the Month Saves Fellow Finest
Police Officer Michael Leary was recently named Cop of the Month for August. Leary sprang into action in the 106th Precinct stationhouse after noticing that…
Cuomo Outlines Priorities for Upcoming MTA Capital Plan
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA New York City Transit “New buses should be hybrid or electric and distributed throughout the five boroughs; and the board…
Stringer Urges City to Detail Updated Hurricane Emergency Prep Plans
Photo Courtesy of Susan Watts/Office of the City Comptroller “[N]early seven years after Sandy struck, we still haven’t fully recovered and too many New Yorkers…
Borough President Co-Sponsors Free Opioid Overdose Response Training
File Photo Naloxone is administered by nasal spray and has saved the lives of many who have overdosed on opioids such as heroin, prescription pain…