Queens Drug Court Marks 20 Years
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato congratulates Judge Hirsch on the QMTC milestone. By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer…
‘King’ of Queens
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Aspiring actors from St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy performed a stage version of Disney’s “The Lion…
Council Approves Fire and Emergency Safety Bills
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Councilman Joe Borelli, chairman of the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, sponsored one of the eight measures…
Council Approves Site for 116th Pct. Stationhouse
Photo Courtesy of Google The new 116th Precinct’s stationhouse will be located on North Conduit Avenue in Rosedale. By Michael V. Cusenza Southeast Queens civic…
New Vision Zero Safety Campaign Aimed at Motorcyclists
Photo Courtesy of NYPD This unregistered motorcycle was seized during the 102nd Precinct’s latest safety check. By Forum Staff The City last weekend initiated a…
Owner of Woodside Employment Agency Indicted for Immigration Scheme
Photo Courtesy of Google Avendula’s now-shuttered company, Professional Placement & Recruitment, Inc., was once located on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. By Forum Staff The owner…
After Months of Deliberating, de Blasio Decides to Forge ahead with Safe Injection Site Pilot Program
Photo Courtesy of Drug Enforcement Administration Mayor de Blasio said he believes that “Overdose Prevention Centers will save lives and get more New Yorkers into…
New York AG Schneiderman Resigns amid Allegations of Abuse
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office Governor Cuomo has ordered a special prosecutor to investigate the claims made by four women against Eric Schneiderman….
Perp Makes Purchase with Credit Card Stolen from Howard Beach Auto
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Investigators said this man used the card in a Manhattan store. By Michael V. Cusenza Lock your car doors. Frustrated police…
Cops Catch Alleged Queens Sex Fiend in South Carolina
Photos Courtesy of NYPD 1: Ronald Williams 2: Authorities issued detailed Wanted posters and offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to Williams’ arrest. By…
Rooting for Our Guy
I remember the first time I saw Guy Losito do his Stevie Wonder impression. Donning sunglasses and bobbing his head from side to side, it…
City Investing in NYC Ferry to meet Growing Demand
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio said the City is now planning for 9 million annual NYC Ferry riders. By Michael…
Dogged Officer Reunites Lost Pooch with Owner
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Officer Pardo and Jackson inside the 106th Precinct stationhouse. By Michael V. Cusenza A quick-thinking South Queens cop recently helped reunite…
Howard Beach Foundation Honored for Work with Pediatric Stroke Victims and Families
By Michael V. Cusenza For promoting awareness of pediatric stroke and providing programs for victims and support for their families, the Julianna Rose Children’s Foundation…
Embattled Area Detective Assigned to Desk Duty as Internal Affairs Continues Probe
By Michael V. Cusenza A beleaguered 106th Precinct detective currently under investigation by the Queens District Attorney’s Office for allegedly lying on case reports has…