Ozone Park Step-Mom Get 15 Years for Beating, Starving Stepdaughter
Photo Courtesy of Google Maya Ranot was brutalized by her step-mom for years in this 96th Street home. By Forum Staff The evil step-mother from…
Driver Sentenced to 18 years in Prison for Ramming Car into Crowd, Killing Man
Photo Courtesy of Google Weeks plowed his car into a crowd of people on this sidewalk in Laurelton following a fight at a baby shower…
Jamaica Man Charged with Murder after Allegedly Firing Shots into Occupied Auto
Photo Courtesy of Google Hernandez allegedly fired into a vehicle parked near the intersection of 89th Avenue and 139th Street in Jamaica. By Forum Staff…
Dirty Dozen Dealers Charged in Massive Drug Sweep at Astoria Houses
Photo Courtesy of Jim Henderson The suspects allegedly sold drugs and weapons to undercover cops during the year-long investigation. By Forum Staff Three gang members…
Jamaica Honors Innocent Teen Murder Victim with Street Co-Naming
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Wills’ Office Joined last Friday by D’Aja Naquai Robinson’s family, community leaders, and a host of anti-gun violence organizations, City…
ORDER OF PROTECTION
When a press release detailing the sentencing of Sheetal Ranot came over The Forum’s fax machine this week, it was an instant reminder of the…
Borough CUNY Schools to Benefit from $50M Capital Investment
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s Office Students and CUNY leaders thanked the City Council for the investment, which has been earmarked for much-needed upgrades…
World’s Borough Marks 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
Photos Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office and Richard York The Howard Beach community on Sunday came together at the Ladder Co. 173/Engine Co. 331 firehouse…
Cuomo Signs Legislation to Ensure Benefits for Sept. 11 Workers and Volunteers
Photo Courtesy of the Governor’s Office Gov. Cuomo shares an emotional moment with a sick firefighter on Sunday at the World Trade Center site. On…
Retail Workers Union, Medical Marijuana Manufacturer Ratify Historic Contract
Photo Courtesy of Vireo Health of New York Workers last week celebrated the new deal at Vireo’s medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Tryon…
Bratton Responds to IG’s ‘Deeply Flawed’ Quality-of-Life Report
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and the NYPD immediately issued “Broken Windows is Not Broken” – the department’s response to the Inspector…
Flushing Man Appointed to Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Fang Wong is an Army veteran and former National Commander of the American Legion. By Forum Staff An Army…
Congress Passes JASTA, but Obama Promises a Repeat Veto
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Though the House and Senate approved the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, Pres. Barack Obama has vowed…
Council Speaker Outlines Significant Bail, Correction Reforms in Legislative Package
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/MitchWaxman Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito this week unveiled a package of legislation targeting the Department of Correction. By Michael V. Cusenza City…
Jamaica Man Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death of Cop’s Aunt
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Yonatan Galvez-Marin has been charged in what DA Brown has called a “senseless murder.” By Michael V. Cusenza A Jamaica man…