Two Construction Workers Killed in Accident at JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of JFK The incident marks the second serious workplace event to occur at JFK in the past month. By Michael V. Cusenza Two…
Ariola, Ecowatchers Spearhead Removal of Marine Debris from Jamaica Bay
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola “The mission to clean Jamaica Bay is ongoing,” Councilwoman Ariola said. By Michael V. Cusenza Last month, the City Council…
Card Skimming Device Found in Area 7-11
An illegal card reader, also known as a skimming device, was discovered on the credit card machine inside 7-11 at 112-11 Liberty Ave. in South…
Woman Convicted in Woodhaven Slay
Photo Courtesy of Google Olin shot Ifil in his Woodhaven home. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Suzette Olin was convicted…
Leader of Armed Robbery Crew Targeting Pharmacies Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Photo Courtesy of Google Velez led the armed robbery of two Walgreens pharmacies in South Ozone Park. By Forum Staff A Flushing man has been…
State Senate Approves Bill to Create Older Adult Workforce Development Office
Photo Courtesy of Google Senator Addabbo also announced this week that he is planning to hold his annual Senior Job Fair next month at the…
Addabbo Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address Crimes against Retail Stores
Photo Courtesy of Google Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Addabbo would increase penalties for crimes against retail stores and their workers. By Michael V. Cusenza State…
Hundreds Rally in Albany for FDNY Pension Bill
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato “Our first responders deserve equity and fairness for their pension!” Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey…
Pols Comment on Albany Budget Delay
File Photo “I do believe it’s more important to adopt a fiscally responsible budget that includes funding for programs and services essential to New Yorkers…
‘Queens Taste’ Returns after Three-Year Hiatus
Photo Courtesy of QEDC At least 30 food and beverage purveyors will offer samples of their products at the event. By Forum Staff The Queens…
DOT Set to Kick off Open Streets Season with Car-Free Earth Day
Courtesy of DOT By Forum Staff City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez was joined on Monday in Times Square by community partners, advocates,…
Jamaica Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of Bodega Employee
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz Dewayne Henry shot and killed Jorge Marte inside Melani Grocery in 2011. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Woodside Couple Indicted for Savage Attack over Parking Spot
File Photo “We will seek justice,” DA Katz pledged. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Arturo Cuevas and Daisy Barrera were…
Jamaica Men Convicted for Deadly Richmond Hill Shooting
Photo Courtesy of Google Shakim Allen and Dreshaun Smith on Monday were convicted of murder and other charges for shooting two brothers, killing one, during…
Pol Rips Rockaway Shopping Center Ownership for Trash Pileup
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) took to Twitter on Tuesday to rip the ownership of the Rockaway Commons Shopping Center for allowing trash to…