Connecticut Man Nabbed at LaGuardia Airport after TSA Officers Spot Gun in Carry-on
By Forum Staff A Connecticut man never got the chance to connect to his holiday weekend flight on Friday thanks to LaGuardia Airport Transportation Safety…
Cuomo Declares State of Emergency for City Subway System
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin Cuomo signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency to suspend procurement rules for the MTA, allowing the MTA…
Joe Lhota Announces Plan to Overhaul MTA Subway System
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Lhota made the announcement at last week’s MTA Genius Transit Challenge Conference. By Forum Staff Metropolitan Transportation…
Bill to Require Chain Pharmacies to Become Medication Disposal Sites Hits Cuomo’s Desk
Photo Courtesy of CVS Health If Gov. Cuomo signs the bill into law, then CVS would be one of the chain pharmacies that would be…
‘New York Buy American’ Legislation Passes State Senate and Assembly
Photo Courtesy of United Steelworkers By Forum Staff Legislation that would require certain State agencies to use domestically produced structural steel and iron in public…
Homeland Security Announces New Global Aviation Security Enhancements
Photo Courtesy of DHS DHS Secretary John Kelly By Michael V. Cusenza The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced enhanced security measures for all…
Meng Honors Forest Hills Student for Winning District Art Contest
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office U.S. Rep. Grace Meng with contest winner Sophia Cui. By Forum Staff Forest Hills student Sophia Cui has won…
New Law Permitting Photo Identifications as Evidence at Trial now in Effect
Photo Courtesy of Philip Kamrass/Governor’s Office Cuomo noted that the new law officially went into effect on July 1. By Forum Staff Juries in New…
Record Number of Summer Jobs in Ladders for Leaders Program: de Blasio
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “New York City is a hub for talented youth,” Mayor de Blasio said. By Forum Staff The City…
Queens Village Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Two Teen Girls
File Photo Queens DA Richard Brown noted that this conviction is the latest in a long string of sex trafficking convictions – 35 – obtained by his…
Five Arrested for Possessing Opioids, Psychedelics and Other Illegal Drugs Stashed in Woodside Home
Photo Courtesy of Google Cops executed a court-authorized search warrant at this home on 69th Street in Woodside. By Forum Staff Police seized meth, mushrooms, marijuana…
Community, Diocesan Dignitaries Celebrate Dedication of Altar at St. Helen
By Michael V. Cusenza Members of the Howard Beach community on Tuesday evening joined elected officials, civic leaders, and diocesan dignitaries at St. Helen Roman…
Most Crime Categories down in Howard Beach, but Auto Break-ins Still an Issue
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Capt. Bohannon addresses the community’s concerns at Monday’s meeting of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic. By Michael V. Cusenza Captain…
NYPD Call Boxes Installed at Forest Park
Photo Courtesy of CASE Systems, Inc. An example of the solar-powered call boxes now found in parts of Forest Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Security…
Missing Ozone Park Tot Found Safe and Sound Aunt charged for not surrendering 1-year-old to foster care
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Little Zayden Montero was found in the care of a family member in the Bronx. By Michael V. Cusenza A 1-year-old…