Adams Announces Plan to Combat Lithium-Ion Battery Fires, Promote Safe Electric Micromobility Usage
Photo Courtesy of FDNY Fires caused by batteries that power e-bikes and scooters have resulted in two deaths and 40 injuries so far this year….
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Employee Killed during Armed Robbery
Courtesy of NYPD Victim Daryus Clarke, 20, was shot once in the chest on Saturday while working at The Plug smoke shop at Jamaica Avenue…
Council Approves Ariola Bill to Keep City Waterways Clean
File Photo “By creating an office specifically for marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering, we can better streamline the services necessary for beautifying our waters…
Utility Rate Bill Passes First Hurdle
File Photo Many New Yorkers fell behind on their utility payments and applied for assistance due to significant increases in utility bills. By Forum Staff…
Parkway Shore Looks Better
By Michael V. Cusenza At the urging of City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park), the City Sanitation Department on Tuesday scooped up litter and debris…
First R211 Subway Cars Roll into Service on the A Line
Photo Courtesy of Marc A. Hermann/MTA Earlier this month, the MTA announced that the standard R211 subway cars are being phased into service on the…
Katz Touts one of the Largest Gang Takedowns in History of DA’s Office
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “We must do absolutely everything we can to get illegal firearms off of our streets,” DA Katz said. By Forum…
Jamaica Man Gets Seven Years in Prison for Sex-Trafficking Two Girls
Photo Courtesy of Google Miles and Lowery held the two victims, ages 16 and 17, at the JFK Inn Hotel on South Conduit Avenue between…
Joint Investigation Results in Bust of Gun- and Drug-Trafficking Ring
Photo Courtesy of AG James Two of the 12 ghost guns recovered in last week’s bust. By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James, Mayor…
Pols Reintroduce ‘New Deal for New Americans Act’
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng “When we invest in helping new Americans thrive and integrate into our country we are investing in our future generations,”…
Manhattan Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Pimping Teen in Flushing Hotel
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim was forced into prostitution at this hotel on Northern Boulevard in Flushing. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda…
Two Bravest Hurt Battling Blaze at Richmond Hill E-bike Shop
Photo Courtesy of FDNY Two firefighters were hurt in Monday afternoon’s blaze. By Michael V. Cusenza Two City firefighters suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon while…
Richmond Hill Resident Found Guilty of Impeding Law Enforcement Officers during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Martin Falbisoner In the 26 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,000 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states…
DSNY Issues New Rules for Putting out Garbage
Photo Courtesy of DSNY The new rules go into effect April 1. By Michael V. Cusenza In an effort to combat the burgeoning rat issue…
Addabbo Celebrates Opening of New District Office
By Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) joined his staff on Saturday in welcoming constituents to his new district office at 84-16…