Holden Calls on Gov to Send National Guard to Rikers
File Photo Rikers Island has been characterized as in a state of crisis. By Michael V. Cusenza After witnessing a Rikers Island inmate attempt suicide,…
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Jamaica Man Charged in Mistaken Identity Gang Hit
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “Death by gun violence is always heartbreaking. The death of Aamir Griffin hit our community particularly hard,” DA Katz said….
City Expands Traffic Safety Enforcement near Schools
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Thanks to the tireless public servants at DOT and NYPD, our schools will be safer than ever this…
Free Mammogram Screenings Coming to Ozone Park, Rockaway Beach
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) and American Italian Cancer Foundation will be hosting two free mammogram screening events in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness…
You Can File an Ida Water Damage Claim: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of NY State Senate “While we cannot replace the items and lives that were lost, we can help those residents be reimbursed for…
Pols Seek Additional Relief Funds to Help NY Recover from Ida
File Photo Hurricane Ida has cost hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in The World’s Borough. By Michael V. Cusenza Congressmembers Grace Meng (D-Flushing)…
COMMON SENSE –VS- NONSENSE
During the corona virus pandemic, de Blasio and then Schools Chancellor, Carranza, upended New York City’s middle and high school’s competitive admissions process. The reason…
Howard Beach Community Unites to Mark 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Terror Attacks
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NYC Severe Weather Data System Needs Upgrades: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “What we saw with Hurricane Ida and what we see more and more is that storms change rapidly, varying in…
Senator Asks Constituents to Speak up on How They Would Improve NY’s Voting Process
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo “Now, voters have the chance to speak up and share their experiences—both good and bad—with New York’s registering and voting…
Colombo Crime Family Boss, Underboss, Consigliere, Captains Indicted
File Photo “Today’s charges describe a long-standing, ruthless pattern by the administration of the Colombo crime family, its captains, members and associates,” Acting Brooklyn U.S….
Far Rockaway Man Charged in Massive Unemployment Fraud Scam
File Photo “This fraud during the pandemic costs our country, and our state, billions of dollars. We will not stand for this in Queens County,”…
Hurricane Ida Batters Borough, Killing 11 Residents
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Motorists abandoned their vehicles on major thoroughfares across the borough as the water level rose. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Biden Approves NY Disaster Declaration
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “[W]e strongly urge you to approve any forthcoming requests for FEMA assistance from New York State with all due speed…
Brooklyn Man Caught with Handgun at JFK Airport
Photo Courtesy of TSA A Brooklyn man was recently caught with this handgun among his carry-on items at JFK International Airport. By Forum Staff A…