Big ‘Boom’ Box Bust in Ozone Park
Photo Courtesy of NYPD South Queens’ Finest last week touted the fruits of their labor—and the Neighborhood Policing program—after an Ozone Park pyrotechnics bust netted…
Meng ‘Mail Fishing’ Bill to Study Possibility of Retrofitting Blue Collection Boxes
Congresswoman Meng wants all blue mail collection boxes in the United States to be retrofitted with narrow mail slots like this one on the corner…
Bill to Inform Voters if Their Choice Drops Out
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office According to Addabbo, the legislation would amend the current election law and provide the voter with a notice…
Three Borough Residents among 21 Reputed Gang Members that ‘Terrorized Streets of Brooklyn’: DA
Photo Courtesy of the Brooklyn DA’s Office According to DA Gonzalez, 19 of the 21 defendants were arraigned last week on the 65-count indictment. By…
Ridgewood Mobster Heads Back to Slammer
Photo Courtesy of FBI Paul Ragusa By Michael V. Cusenza An associate of both the Bonanno and Gambino organized crime families who once landed on…
City Softball Champs!
Photo Courtesy of Ozone Howard Little League The Ozone Howard Little League Major Girls District softball squad recently rode pitcher Ashley Dalo’s no-hitter and the…
Editorial
It’s an issue as old as this city. But that doesn’t mean we have to live with it. One of South Queens’ most persistent—and perpetually…
9/11 Fund Bill Renamed to Honor Late Heroes
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office As Sen. Gillibrand pointed out on Monday, the “Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis…
Thieves Target Lindenwood Gym
Photo Courtesy of NYPD According to detectives, this man in May swiped a wallet from the workout floor at LA Fitness in Linden Center. By…
Farmer’s Market Returns to Richmond Hill
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office I “The market filled a crucial void in Richmond Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods, where residents previously had to…
Sikhs Honored in Albany
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) this year honored the Sikh community for its beneficence to the Empire State and its…
City Planning Commission Set to Hold Public Hearing on Borough-Based Jails Proposal
The City’s proposal is to implement a borough-based jail system and close the facilities on Rikers Island. By Michael V. Cusenza The City Planning Commission…
De Blasio Vows to Strengthen Oversight of Taxi Medallion Brokers
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “This report shines a light on many of the predatory practices of the broker industry,” Mayor de Blasio…
New Law a Boost to Green Roof Program: Pols
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “New York City should be at the forefront of urban sustainability and green innovation, and our barren roofs offer…
One of the eight brothels was located on Jamaica Avenue in Hollis.
One of the eight brothels was located on Jamaica Avenue in Hollis. By Forum Staff A retired City Police Department Vice detective has been sentenced…