Far Rockaway Man in Failed Rikers Island Escape Pleads Guilty to Burglarizing Borough Homes
Photo Courtesy of iMore Using the Find My iPhone app, cops were able to trace some of the electronics to the Hill’s Far Rockaway residence…
Following Fatal Rockaway Beach Blaze, Pols, Shareholders Blast HPD over Lack of Promised Building Inspections
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “As a shareholder I am terrified,” said Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato. “As an elected official, I am disgusted.” By…
Beloved Borough Activist and Advocate Maria Thomson Dies
By Michael V. Cusenza Maria Thomson, the indefatigable advocate of her beloved Woodhaven community and the small businesses that are its backbone, died last Wednesday….
Pheffer Amato Bill would Kill Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge Toll
File Photo The bridge is the only tolled intra-borough or intra-county span in New York. By Forum Staff Area elected officials are once again pushing…
Lack of Communication between Foreign Airlines, Port Authority Caused Chaos at Kennedy Airport: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of JFK Airport This week, Sen. Schumer made a formal push for the U.S. DOT to take an active role in bringing foreign…
Cops Still Searching for Brazen Hamilton Beach Thieves
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The two alleged thieves robbed the victim in November. By Michael V. Cusenza Investigators recently reached out to the public for…
Community Council Honors 106th Precinct Cop of the Month
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police Officer Joseph Ricco was recently named December 2017 Cop of the Month by the 106th Precinct Community Council. According to…
WONDERWOMAN OF WOODHAVEN MARIA THOMSON 1938-2018
The dictionary defines the word legend as an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. But there are rare occasions where a…
Trump Says DACA Deal ‘Probably Dead,’ Blames Dems
Photo Courtesy of U.S. ICE With no agreement on immigration even on the horizon, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents should soon be very busy….
New York Leaders Reflect on the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress New York’s elected and appointed officials commemorated MLK Day 2018 on Monday. By Michael V. Cusenza On Monday,…
City Decides Columbus Statue will Stay in Namesake Circle
File Photo The Columbus Circle statue was created in 1892 by renowned Italian sculptor Gaetano Rosso, and funded by Italian-American immigrants. By Michael V. Cusenza…
City Council Leaders Announce Committee Appointments
By Michael V. Cusenza City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and the Rules, Privileges, and Elections Committee recently announced Council committee assignments and leadership. In south…
Borough Pols Secure Funds for Senior Transportation Program
File Photo The $25,000 will cover no-cost transportation to medical appointments and a Virtual Senior Center program. By Forum Staff City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone…
New Ferry Served Nearly 3M Riders in 2017
File Photo “NYC Ferry has proven to be more popular than we could have hoped,” said NYCEDC President and CEO Patchett. By Forum Staff As…
John Adams HS, Channel View School Selected for Grammy Music Mentoring Day
By Forum Staff Two south borough high schools were selected to participate in a new mentoring event featuring NYC residents with careers in music ranging…