Far Rockaway Bank Bandit Sentenced to Nearly 11 Years in Prison
Photo Courtesy of Google Benitez stole more than $50,000 from this Queens County Savings Bank in Fresh Meadows. By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway man…
Peralta Appeals Directly to Senate Leadership in Fight to Renew, Expand School Zone Speed Camera Program
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Peralta and transportation safety advocates rallied on Monday in Corona for the renewal and expansion of the speed camera…
I’ll Propose Law to Decouple Tax Code if Trump Moves Forward with $100B Tax Cut: Cuomo
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Cuomo called the proposed $100B tax cut “a missile” fired “at the heart of our working and…
DiNapoli Audit Recommends Ways for LIRR to Get Back on Track
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin By Forum Staff The Long Island Rail Road’s limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders exacerbated…
Gas Meter Scheme Nets Rosedale Woman up to Three Years in Prison
Courtesy of National Grid Bogan and Findlay worked for National Grid during the scheme. By Forum Staff A former National Grid employee has been sentenced…
L.I. Man Nabbed in Queens for Selling Stolen Bikes and Drugs
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Last September, Singh allegedly sold a bag of cocaine and a stolen red Honda CBR motorcycle to a single buyer. By…
Undercover Queensbridge Houses Investigation Results in Drug Charges against 22 Suspects
Photo Courtesy of Google Authorities conducted a year-long undercover investigation in and around NYCHA’s Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City. A year-long undercover investigation in…
Jamaica Man Charged with Pimping out Teen Girl
By Forum Staff A multi-count indictment has been handed down on a 21-year-old Jamaica man, charging him with sex trafficking, compelling prostitution, criminal sexual act…
Attorney Representing Ozone Park Community Sues City over Shelter Plan
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Attorney Christopher Murray briefly discussed the lawsuit Tuesday outside the location of the proposed shelter. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Biker Dies in Howard Beach Crash
Forum Photos by Miguel Reyes The 19-year-old driver of the silver BMW and her two passengers suffered minor injuries. By Michael V. Cusenza A Brooklyn…
JFK Port Authority Official Accepted Gifts in Exchange for Special Treatment: AG
Photo Courtesy of JFK Airport According to the indictment, JFK Port Authority official Mizzi accepted gifts and benefits in exchange for providing special treatment to…
Cuomo Moves to Strike Death Penalty from State Law
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the…
My Constituents Blast Cap on Uber, Lyft: Ulrich
Photo Courtesy of Uber The City Council has proposed a cap on for-hire vehicles such as Uber. By Michael V. Cusenza With the City Council…
Cop-Community Partnership Shines at Rain-Shortened National Night Out Against Crime
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V. Cusenza Before a fierce thunderstorm—replete with prolific, vivid lightning flashes and an intense downpour—sent participants scurrying…
PAINFUL REMINDER
Once again, the City Administration for Children’s Services made headlines this week—for all the wrong reasons. An ACS staffer who served 28 years in prison…