Straphanger Advocacy Group Launches Worst Subway Commute of the Week Competition
Photo Courtesy of Riders Alliance Worst Commute of the Week winner will be awarded a chocolate MetroCard. By Michael V. Cusenza A leading straphanger advocacy…
Addabbo Constituents Spread Love to Pantries
By Michael V. Cusenza Thanks in large part to the generosity of his 15th District constituents, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) on Valentine’s…
Borough Pols Demand Inspection of Maspeth Highway-Rail Crossings after Recent Signal Failure
Photo Courtesy of Google Rail crossing safety signals failed to activate earlier this month at the intersection of 56th Street and Flushing Avenue. By Forum…
Resorts World Casino NYC Sponsors Borough ‘Black Panther’ Screening Challenge
Courtesy of GoFundMe Shomari Martinez set up the “#BlackPantherChallenge Queens, NY” page on GoFundMe last month. By Michael V. Cusenza Resorts World Casino New York…
MS-13 Gang Members Hit with Lengthy Prison Terms in Murder of Jamaica Man
By Forum Staff Three members of the violent street gang La Mara Salvatrucha have received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in the murder of…
Five Charged in Insurance Fraud Scheme
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office “New Yorkers’ pay more when fraudsters cheat the system,” AG Schneiderman said. By Forum Staff Four men and…
City Commission’s Harassment Probe Leads to Sunnyside Condo Board Resignations
File Photo Elected officials, tenants, condo owners, and advocacy groups rallied outside 47-55 39th Pl. last August. By Forum Staff Three Sunnyside condominium board members…
Peralta Calls for Increase in Adult Literacy Education Funding in Final State Budget
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Senator Peralta characterized Adult Literacy Education programs as “lifelines to thousands of New Yorkers.” By Forum Staff To offset…
Low-Income and Senior Property Owners Eligible for Funding to Upgrade Plumbing Fixtures
Photo Courtesy of Home Energy Rx Older, inefficient toilets can use anywhere from 3.5 to 5 gallons of water per flush, while modern, high-efficiency WaterSense®…
Two Men Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison for Slashing Whitestone Teen
Photo Courtesy of Google The 16-year-old victim was slashed twice on the left side of her face on 147th Street near 13th Avenue. By Forum…
Jamaica Man Gets 65 Years for Killing One, Injuring Another in Botched Home Invasion
Photo Courtesy of Fundly Taquane Clarke, 21, was shot and killed during the December 2014 incident. By Forum Staff A Queens man has been sentenced…
Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Kidnapping, Raping Canadian Teen
Courtesy of Facebook Reyes met his 15-year-old victim on Facebook. By Forum Staff A 31-year-old Jamaica man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison…
Area Lawmakers Convince DOT to Eliminate Saturday SBS Parking Limitations on Cross Bay Blvd.
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Some positive and negative changes are on the way to Select Bus Service lanes along Cross Bay Boulevard. By…
In Fifth State of the City, de Blasio Pushes ‘Fairest’ Agenda
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio delivered this year’s address at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. By Michael V. Cusenza The setting…
Woman Perishes in Woodhaven Blaze
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The City Fire Department set up a table near the site of Thursday night’s blaze to talk fire safety with area…