Addabbo Calls Hearing on Sports Betting
File Photo Sen. Addabbo is the chairman of the State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr….
Stoop Dogs
As we’ve noted before, there are times when our elected officials deserve kudos and congratulations in this space. And there are times when they deserve…
Stringer Report Tracks ‘Severe Shortage’ of Playgrounds in the Five Boroughs
Photo Courtesy Comptroller Stringer’s Office [O]ur City needs to overhaul the planning, construction, and maintenance of our playground system,” Stringer said. By Forum Staff There…
Anti-Semitic Assaults Doubled in 2018: Report
Photo Courtesy of ADL Eleven people were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in October 2018 in Pittsburgh. By Michael V. Cusenza Anti-Semitic…
NY AG Launches Facebook Investigation
Photo Courtesy of AG James’s Office “It is time Facebook is held accountable for how it handles consumers’ personal information,” Attorney General James said. By…
Ulrich Announces Return of Concert Series
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) recently hailed the return of his annual Queens Symphony Orchestra concert series. “When…
Cuomo Touts JFK Airport Cargo Plan
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo noted that cargo is essential to the economic health and vitality of the airport and…
NY in Better Fiscal Position than Projected: DiNapoli
Photo Courtesy of the State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Office “New York is beginning the new fiscal year in a better position than projected,” Comptroller DiNapoli…
Reputed Latin Kings Convicted in 2016 Attack on Rival in Jackson Heights
File Photo The victim was attacked outside El Paisa bar on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights. By Forum Staff Three reputed members of the Latin…
Far Rockaway Woman Indicted on Animal Cruelty Charges
File Photo By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway woman has been indicted on animal cruelty charges for tossing a dog down the trash compactor of…
Lewis Sentenced to Life without the Possibility of Parole for Brutal Slaying of Karina Vetrano
File Photo Karina Vetrano’s lifeless, battered body was discovered by her father in Spring Creek Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Chanel Lewis maintained his innocence…
Howard Beach Man Charged in Attack that Left Cop Temporary Blinded
Photo Courtesy of Google Police officers responded to the home on 59th Avenue near 153rd Street and allegedly spotted both Tabares and Moreira fleeing the…
Appellate Court Affirms Asaro’s Sentence for his Role in Howard Beach Road Rage-Related Arson
File Photo The charred remains of the vehicle that Gotti admitted to setting ablaze. By Michael V. Cusenza The U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Leaders of Borough Boy Scout Units in ‘Perversion Files’
By Michael V. Cusenza At least six leaders of Queens Boy Scout units are among the 130 who worked in New York and were named…
South Queens Leaders Praise Conn. Town’s Commitment to Storm Resiliency
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “It was great to attend Stamford to get an in-person look at their hurricane barrier that helps to…