Queens Communities Join Cops in Marking 29th Anniversary of Murder of Officer Eddie Byrne
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Byrne was murdered as he sat in a marked patrol car outside the Jamaica home of a family that agreed to…
Coalition of Elected Officials Urge Cuomo to Restore $65M in promised MTA funding
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Robert Carroll’s Office Members of the State Senate and Assembly gathered outside the Times Square subway station this week to release…
Pheffer Amato Installed as Deputy Grand Marshal for Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “Erin go bragh, slainte, and a joyous holiday to you and yours,” said Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
NYPD Reaffirms Policy on Immigration Status
Photo Courtesy of NYPD “We don’t enforce the law based on people’s immigration status,” said Police Commissioner Jim O’Neill. By Michael V. Cusenza In an age…
Cops Recover Cache of Weapons, Drugs in New Hyde Park
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The 105th Precinct Anti-Crime team that recovered the weapons and drugs: Officers Von Fricken (l. to r.), Levy, Hammerschlag, Sgt. Reilly,…
Gillibrand Announces New Legislation to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
Photo Courtesy of The Wing Sen. Gillibrand last weekend introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment Act. By Forum Staff Every year, it is estimated that tens of…
Far Rockaway Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Common-Law Wife
Photo Courtesy of Google Jones allegedly stabbed Monet Franklin to death inside their Beach 32nd Street apartment. A Queens man was charged with murder after…
Four Arrested in Scheme to Defraud Build it Back Program
Photo Courtesy of William Alatriste/New York City Council City Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters. By Michael V. Cusenza Four New Yorkers, including one borough…
Alleged Karina Killer Remains on Rikers Island. Judge adjourns Chanel Lewis case to April 3
Photo Courtesy of Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer Inside Queens Criminal Court this week, Hon. Stephanie Zaro adjourned the case of accused Karina Vetrano…
Gala Celebrates the Memory of Valentina Allen
Photo courtesy of Elena D’Este Photography Valentina’s parents Ryan and Danielle and sister Victoria are all smiles about the new baby girl they will be…
Pair of Perps Snatch Victim’s Chain on E Train at Richmond Hill Stop
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Cops noted that one of the suspects was wearing “a distinctive beanie cap” during the course of the robbery. By Michael…
Pheffer Amato to Host Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Clinic in Rockaway in Honor of Late Friend
File Photo The screenings will be provided free of charge by the American Italian Cancer Foundation. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) plans…
Ulrich, Ozone Park Students Collaborate on Mural Honoring Veterans and Their Families
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Eric Ulrich (far r.) recently joined Goddard High School artists for the unveiling of “For Our Tomorrow.” By…
When Social Media Invites In Trouble
We have on many occasions dedicated this space to discuss social media and the sometimes unrestricted sword it yields. Always a welcome and readily accessible…
First Citywide Ferry Service Vessel Hits Water
Rendition Courtesy of NYCEDC The Citywide Ferry Service is set to launch this summer. By Michael V. Cusenza The first of a 19 sea vessels…