Borough Resident Named Interim Head of MTA New York City Transit
PHOTO: MTA Bridges and Tunnels President James Ferrara has been named interim president of MTA New York City Transit as the agency continues its search to…
MTA to Extend Trash Can-Free Subway Stations Pilot Program
PHOTO: Citing positive results, the MTA recently announced that it will be extending the trash can-free subway station pilot program for another six to 12…
Security Test Failures Spur TSA Review of NY Airport Operations
PHOTO: The TSA will review its operations at New York airports later this year. File Photo U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) last Thursday announced…
Addabbo Urges Cuomo to Approve Veteran Pension Credit Bill
PHOTO: Sen. Addabbo this week sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo asking him to sign into law a bill that would expand the opportunity for certain…
Avoid Artifical Turf During Heat Waves: Park Advocate
PHOTO: This 18-month-old baby suffered burns to his feet while playing on playground safety surfacing at a Manhattan park. Photo Courtesy of NYC Park Advocates…
Wolfpack on the Prowl for Borough Cup
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Nick LoPrinzi The Ozone Howard Wolfpack is headed to MCU Park in Coney Island this weekend for the Borough Cup baseball…
Grand Jury Indicts Members of Borough Theft Ring
PHOTO: One of the vehicles that were allegedly stolen by the indicted theft ring. Photo Courtesy of NYPD A grand jury has returned a…
Trio Charged with Holding House Hostage From Owners
Two Long Island brothers and a New Jersey man have been charged with breaking into a Jamaica Estates residence in April, changing the locks and…
Cops and Communities Come Together for Night Out Against Crime
PHOTO: NYPD Chief of Patrol Carlos Gomez (center r.) and Deputy Inspector Jeff Schiff (Gomez’s r.), commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, join their brothers…
Riders Raise Funds for Worthy Causes at 2nd Annual Loop
PHOTO: Cyclists and civic leaders are ready to roll as the ribbon is cut signaling the start of the 2nd Annual Loop last Sunday morning…
Town Hall to Help Sandy Homeowners Finally Collect
PHOTO: Homeowners who were underpaid by flood insurance companies should attend Thursday night’s Forum-sponsored town hall meeting at Ave Maria Catholic Academy. File Photo …
Wills: DHS Reneged on Pledge to Relocate Shelter Sex Offenders
PHOTO: City Councilman Ruben Wills this week called out the city Department of Homeless Services for not honoring its pledge to transfer all sex offenders…
Real Estate Rep Refutes Claims of ID Theft Condo Landlord; Says she did not discourage background check of lessee
PHOTO: An Incredible Homes Realty, Inc. salesperson this week told The Forum that she did not discourage the landlord of a Park Village condo from…
Belt Parkway the Worst City Roadway for Potholes: Comptroller
PHOTO: City Comptroller Scott Stringer this week said that over the last six years the Belt Parkway has been the worst roadway in the city…
Cops, Community Still Searching for Missing Howard Beach Crooner
PHOTO: Police, family, and friends this week were still searching for Gary Russo, a.k.a. the 2nd Avenue Sinatra,” who was last seen in Howard Beach…