Transportation Civic Set to Host Candidates Night
Photo Courtesy of Google The QPTC Candidates Night is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Council 2672 in Rockaway Beach….
Construction Begins on First Batch of Citywide Ferry Vessels
Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC The 19 boats under construction will report for duty in NYC in 2017. By Forum Staff Construction has officially begun on…
Disappearance and Death of Astoria Flight Attendant Remain a Mystery
Photo Courtesy of the Shields Family Sierra Shields was reported missing eight months ago. By Michael V. Cusenza The cause and manner of death…
Veteran JFK Airport Explosives-Detection Dog Retires from Service. TSA’s ‘Ssiller’ named in honor of hero Brooklyn firefighter
Photo Courtesy of TSA Ssiller has worked exclusively with Inspector Neeson, who is adopting the dog to keep as a pet in his retirement. By…
Jamaica Hospital Breaks Ground on Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care
Photo Courtesy of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica Hospital’s hospice care unit is set for a $1.2 million renovation. By Michael V. Cusenza Civic leaders…
Special Victims Cops Foil Woodside Sex Assault
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Sgt. Christopher Miro (l.) and Det. Everett Newman. By Michael V. Cusenza Talk about right place, right time. Two City police…
Emergency Text System that Aided in Capture of Chelsea Bomber Can’t Send Pics: Schumer
Courtesy of Michael V. Cusenza Actual message sent to Forum Editor Michael Cusenza’s cell phone hours after the bombing. By Forum Staff Last week’s terror…
Former Borough President’s Family Helps Queens Open Helen Marshall Cultural Center
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office The new atrium at Queens Borough Hall has been named in honor of former Borough President Helen Marshall….
City is on Solid Economic Ground, but Our Children Face Uphill Battle: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of ABNY City Comptroller Scott Stringer recently laid out his agenda to strengthen the city’s economy. By Michael V. Cusenza The City is…
CUNY Application Fee Eliminated for all Low-Income Public School Students
Photo Courtesy of apply2CUNY.blogspot.com An estimated 37,500 students will qualify for CUNY application fee waivers. By Forum Staff The fee that is part of the…
NY Senators Announce $150K in Federal Funding for City Small Business Programs
Photo Courtesy of Google The Coalition for Queens in Long Island City is among the three recipients of the funding. By Forum Staff Funding secured…
Chelsea Bomb Blast Injures Dozens Alleged perpetrator of ‘act of terror’ in custody
Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joe Esposito (r. to l.), Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday surveyed what remained of the…
Meng Anti-Stalking Measure Seeks to Protect Friends, Co-Workers of Victims
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Legislation recently proposed by Rep. Meng would expand federal anti-stalking laws. By Michael V. Cusenza U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing)…
Jamaica Man Pleads Guilty to Forcing Teen into Prostitution
Photo Courtesy of Expedia According to the charges, Homer brought the victim to several hotels in Queens and Nassau County and made her have sex…
Final Two Defendants in 2011 Woodhaven Beating Death Plead Guilty
File Photo Anthony Collao, 18, was chased down a Woodhaven street and beaten to death by six attackers. By Forum Staff The last two defendants…