Baby Parade Brings Summer to a Creative Close in Hamilton Beach
Photos Courtesy of Dan Brown and the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association By Michael V. Cusenza Smiles, food, fundraising, and, of course, some ingenious floats…
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Often, in this space, we talk about the importance of getting involved – volunteering with an area charitable organization, attending civic meetings, or even running…
Future of National Flood Insurance Program Still in Doubt
File Photo “While the NFIP is in desperate need of improvements — from protecting homeowners from outrageous premiums and storm victims from fraud and abuse — the…
102nd Precinct Traffic Initiative Sees E-Bikes Confiscated
Photos Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza Use it and lose it, indeed. As part of a traffic safety initiative, officers with the 102nd…
Peralta, Avella Allocate Funds for Queens DA for Crime Victims with Special Needs
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Assistant District Attorneys Kenneth Applebaum, chief of the Queens DA’s Special Victims Bureau (l. to r.), and Carmencita Gutierrez, director of…
Cuomo Announces New State Actions in Opioid Addiction Fight
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo announced the new actions – the Request for Applications and the Request for Information…
Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder and Forest Hills Native, Dead at 67
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Arielinson Walter Becker was born in Forest Hills. By Michael V. Cusenza Walter Carl Becker, the Forest Hills native and co-founder,…
Bo Dietl Challenges Mayor de Blasio to Five Debates
Photo Courtesy of the Dietl Campaign Dietl has repeatedly referred to Mayor de Blasio as “Big Bird.” He also recently challenged Hizzoner to a debate…
Cops Catch Man who Attempted to Abduct Girl outside Queens Village Key Food
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police released this sketch of the suspect shortly after the attempted kidnapping last Thursday. By Michael V. Cusenza Police this week…
Bank Bandit has Hit Two Borough Capital One Branches: Police
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The suspect stole more than $4,000 total from the two banks. By Michael V. Cusenza Police recently called on the public…
Cops Ask for Assistance in Search for Missing Middle Village Man
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Anthony Monserrate was last seen Tuesday, Aug. 29 in Rego Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Investigators recently reached out to the…
Pickpocket Lifts Forest Hills Straphanger’s Wallet
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The victim’s wallet contained multiple credit cards. By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens investigators recently reached out to the public for…
Celebrating Music from Around the World at PAL Cultural Day
Photo Courtesy of the Police Athletic League Queens kids recently helped celebrate the Police Athletic League’s 2017 summer curriculum theme, “Music from Around the World,”…
Two Men Convicted of Kidnapping Teen Girl who They Raped and Prostituted
By Forum Staff Two Queens men have been convicted of kidnapping, raping and pimping out a 14-year-old female runaway for sex. Differson Legrand, 39, of…
Residents Rip Religious Groups for not Cleaning up Charles Park, Jamaica Bay after Ceremonies
Photo Courtesy of Queens Crap According to one neighbor, rotted fruit, flowers, and discarded religious items are a constant presence along Charles Park and in…