Nearly 40K Verizon Workers now on Strike
PHOTO: On Wednesday at 6 a.m. EST, roughly 40,000 Verizon workers from Massachusetts to Virginia went on strike. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza After…
Expanded Middle School Afterschool Initiative a Rousing Success: Report
PHOTO: A study by an outside research group shows that the City’s $145 million first-year investment in its expanded middle school afterschool initiative dramatically increased educational and…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Falsely Reporting an Incident; Dialed 911 more than 50 times for phony emergencies
PHOTO: According to trial testimony, in the span of approximately 11 days in early 2014, DeShields made 52 calls to 911 and stated there was…
De Blasio Rolls out Bail-Alternative Program across Five Boroughs
PHOTO: In October, days after an NYPD police officer was gunned down in the line of duty, Mayor de Blasio called for a change in…
College to Mark 100th Anniversary of Irish Rebellion
PHOTO: Women who played key roles in the Easter Rising: Countess Constance Markievicz (l. to r.), Elizabeth O’Farrell, and Dr. Kathleen Lynn. Courtesy of Queens…
Tech-Savvy Jamaica Man Charged in ‘Complex’ Computer Virus Scam
PHOTO: According to the charges, the suspect allegedly used WindowsPCServices.com to execute the scam. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Forum Staff A Jamaica…
Fire Marshals, Cops Nab Alleged Ozone Park Firebug
PHOTO: Investigators have arrested a man who they believe intentionally set three fires last Thursday morning in Ozone Park, including this one on the Woodhaven…
Katz Puts $1M of Capital Funds toward Construction of NYFAC Gym
PHOTO: NYFAC will soon add a 3,800 square-foot Center for Physical Achievement fitness facility to its Howard Beach building. File Photo By Forum Staff In…
Cops Ask Public for Help in ID’ing Cross Bay Boulevard Bank Bandit
PHOTO: According to cops, this man robbed the New York Community Bank branch on Cross Bay Boulevard last week. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza City…
Cops Seek Suspects who Pilfered Phones from AT&T Stores
PHOTO: If you recognize these men, investigators have asked that you reach out via NYPD Crime Stoppers. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza The NYPD has…
Editorial: Funding Achievement
PHOTO: The NYFAC Autism Center on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. File Photo On the heels of World Autism Awareness Day, we at The…
Katz Touts ‘Considerable Progress’ of Hurricane Relief Task Force and Build it Back
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz acknowledged the “steady job” that her Hurricane Relief Task Force has done since Superstorm Sandy swept through south Queens in…
MTA all Aboard Rockaway Rail Line Study
PHOTO: MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast has informed Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie that the agency supports a feasibility study into reactivating the long-defunct Rockaway Beach Rail Line….
District Attorney Applauds ADAs who Saved Suicidal Man’s Life
PHOTO: Three borough assistant district attorneys this week saved the life of a man who allegedly tried to commit suicide just outside Borough Hall on…
Cuomo Heralds Passage of ‘Groundbreaking’ State Budget
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Jim Malatras, director of State Operations, last week discussed highlights of the new budget. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael…