City EDC Selects Queens Library to Operate Jamaica FEASTS Culinary Program
Courtesy of nyc.gov Jamaica FEASTS is part of the Jamaica NOW Action Plan. By Forum Staff The City Economic Development Corporation on Monday announced the…
Midtown Tunnel Tolls to go Cashless in January
Photo Courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Oscar Gonzalez MTA officials said they believe cashless tolls will enhance traffic flow and reduce commute times. By Michael…
Bill Named for Avonte Oquendo to Improve Protections for Autistic Kids Passes House
Photo Courtesy of Autism Speaks Avonte Oquendo By Michael V. Cusenza Lawmakers and autism advocates last Friday applauded the passage of Kevin and Avonte’s Law,…
Maspeth Man Charged with Nine Break-in Burglaries
Photo Courtesy of Google By Forum Staff A Queens man has been charged with burglarizing and attempting to break into various Queens locations over the…
Far Rockaway Serial Rapist Sentenced to 12 ½ to 25 Years in Prison
Courtesy of National Institute of Standards and Technology Thomas was convicted of rape in 1996 cold case after a DNA hit linked him to the…
Two Jamaica Men Sentenced to Prison after Pleading Guilty to Forcing Teen Girl into Prostitution
Courtesy of Backpage.com The two men posted prostitution ads on the website backpage.com By Forum Staff A 21-year-old Queens man has been sentenced to up…
Arverne Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Possessing Assault Rifles he Bought Online
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Joe Gratz Cops recovered two loaded 7.62-caliber assault rifles from Williams’ apartment. By Forum Staff An Arverne, Queens, man has been sentenced…
Rego Park Man who Stockpiled Weapons Arsenal Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Photo Courtesy of Google Investigators found the weapons in Shou’s Wetherole Street apartment. By Forum Staff A Rego Park man charged earlier this year with…
Celebrating the Season at Borough Hall
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz last week partnered with We Care New York and the Toys for Tots…
RH-Based Substance Abuse Program Raises $1M+ at Annual Luncheon
Photo Courtesy of Outreach Metropolitan Luncheon Chairman, Daniel Kindbergh, executive vice president of Operations, Brookfield Office Properties (seated l. to r.); Kathleen Riddle, president and…
Television Quest: Ulrich Reality Show in the Works
Photo Courtesy of William Alatriste for the New York City Council Cameras would document Councilman Ulrich’s (c., with daughter, Lily) personal and public-service lives as…
Senator Cites Report in Renewed Call for City to Utilize Vacant Properties for Homeless Crisis
Photo Courtesy of Google Queens, according to the report, is home to the largest amount of unused city properties: 1,143. By Michael V. Cusenza Approximately…
Cuomo Signs Law to Increase Protection Measures for Jamaica Bay
File Photo Sen. Addabbo sponsored the bill in the Senate, while former Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder sponsored it in the Assembly. By Michael V. Cusenza State…
Middle Village Family Mourns Binghamton U Student Killed in Apparent Hit and Run
Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Cohen/Binghamton University; and the Northeast 10 Conference Lineva was a nationally ranked tennis star. By Michael V. Cusenza A Binghamton University…
Woodhaven Mom Gets Jail, Probation for Stealing $65K+ from Daughter’s Malpractice Settlement
Photo Courtesy of Insurance Journal A 31-year-old woman from Woodhaven, has been sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty to grand larceny for…