Anonymous Donors Pledge $50K to Richmond Hill Boys & Girls Club
PHOTO: Anonymous donors recently pledged a $50,000 challenge grant to the Boys & Girls Club in Richmond Hill. Courtesy of Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens…
Resorts World Proposes $400 Million Expansion
PHOTO: Should the plan be approved by the State, the estimated 750,000 square-foot expansion, which calls for 1,000 more video lottery terminals, would be completed by…
Pol Calls for Road Signs at Key Areas to Ensure Safety of Children with Autism
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder has asked the DOT to consider installing road signs (such as the one pictured) warning drivers of locations that have a high concentration…
Cops Charge South Ozone Park Man with Selling Fireworks
PHOTO: Capt. James Fey (r.), commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, and Sgt. Joseph Muir were all smiles last week after investigators arrested a source of…
A Hundred Rookie Cops Assigned to South Queens Commands
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz recently spoke to the 100 probationary police officers that have been assigned to the various commands within Patrol Borough Queens South. Courtesy…
Police Request Help in Tracking down Armed Robber
PHOTO: The thief brandished a gun when he robbed a Glendale gas station in May. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza Detectives have asked for the…
Owner of Historic Tavern Calls Landmark Status Denial a ‘Slap in the Face’
PHOTO: Neir’s owner Loy Gordon said he’s “so tired of Queens not getting the recognition it deserves.” Courtesy of Neir’s Tavern By Michael V. Cusenza The owner…
NYPD Seeking Input from Public on Body Camera Policy
PHOTO: A page from the body-worn camera policy questionnaire. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza As part of a pilot program, the City Police Department later…
Editorial: What’s Good for the Genting…
Photo Courtesy of JCJ Architecture Resorts World Casino New York City wants to expand. And for two very important, yet simple reasons, we say: Let…
Panel Discusses Opioid Epidemic, Mental Health Services
PHOTO: Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx hosted last Friday’s public health discussion. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office By Forum Staff A public health panel recently…
Albany Bill Calls for Insurance Premium Reductions for Autos with Dashboard Cameras
PHOTO: The proposed legislation would provide an auto insurance premium discount for non-commercial vehicles that have an operating dashboard camera installed. Courtesy of Leopard Store By Forum Staff…
Skin Cancer Report Spurs Stringer to Call for Free Sunscreen in Public Places
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week released the report and urged the City provide free sunscreen dispensers at all public beaches, pools, parks, and playgrounds. Courtesy of the…
106th Precinct Welcomes Veteran Community Affairs Officer
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Members of the 106th Precinct and its south Queens communities last week welcomed a fresh face into the fold. Community Affairs…
New Tool Tracks Progress of Library Branch Construction Projects
PHOTO: This page of the Capital Projects Tracker contains a brief description of the interior renovation project at the Ozone Park branch, and displays all the…
Hey, Didn’t You Used to Be…
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Jeff Schiff, former commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, recently celebrated his promotion to Inspector from Deputy Inspector. In March, after…