In Wake of Facebook Political Ad Scandal, Cuomo Signs Democracy Protection Act
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor By signing DPA into law, “we will bring transparency to all online political ads including those…
Mom Charged with leaving 2-Year-Old in Locked Vehicle with Windows up while She Shopped
Photo Courtesy of Google Sadikaj allegedly left her daughter in her car while she shopped in TJ Maxx in College Point. By Forum Staff “I…
City Cop Charged with Stealing $9K from NYPD
Photo Courtesy of Blue Cosmo Among the items the officer allegedly purchased without authorization is a satellite phone valued at more than $2,500. By Forum…
Frustrated Parents, Advocates File Lawsuit in Albany Demanding City Immediately Reduce Class Sizes
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is named in the suit. By Michael V. Cusenza City public school parents…
Police Pledge to Discuss Conduit Trailer Problem with Owners
Photo Courtesy of a Concerned Resident By Michael V. Cusenza The commanding officer of the 106th Precinct told The Forum this week that his officers…
Cops Seek Crook who Robbed Deli at Gunpoint
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police say this man recently robbed a deli on Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police…
Mayor Announces Charter Revision Commission Appointees
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio first mentioned the Charter Revision Commission at his 2018 State of the City address in…
Stolen Vans Sales to Send Queens Man to Jail
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/IFCAR Ford Econoline van By Forum Staff The price of scrap metal has just gone up. And for one Queens man,…
Illegal Arsenal in Bayside
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Drabman has been charged with stockpiling dozens of guns,including assault rifles and modified rifles. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police officials…
Phagwah Parade adds Color to South Queens
Photos Courtesy of the Indo-Caribbean Alliance By Michael V. Cusenza Borough Hindus last weekend commemorated the spring festival of Holi with the 30th annual Phagwah…
Police Address Issues Affecting Howard Beach, Lindenwood Residents at Neighborhood Policing Meeting
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Neighborhood Coordination Officer Pete Paese catches up with a member of the community after Monday’s meeting at St. Helen…
De Blasio Trumpets New Jackie Robinson Parkway Signage, Vision Zero Partnership with Mets
Photo Courtesy of DOT Approximately 25 new signs have been installed this month by DOT, both along the parkway and at entrance ramps. By Forum…
LOOKING BACK, STRIVING FORWARD
Roughly four weeks ago, in this same space, we extolled the seemingly indefatigable actions of high school students across the country that were organizing, marching,…
Ozone Park Senior Center Set to Host Problem Gambling Presentation
File Photo According to Sen. Addabbo, “seniors can be an at-risk population for problematic gambling practices, especially those who are on a fixed income.” By…
Jamaican Citizen Charged with Smuggling Six Pounds of Cocaine at JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection The white stuff was found inside two bottles of Baileys Original Irish Cream. By Forum Staff A…