A Year Later, South Queens Residents Still Dealing with Sewage Flood Disaster Issues
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio visited some of the damaged houses after the Nov. 30, 2019 disaster. By Michael…
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Man Facing up to 25 Years in Prison for Ozone Park Bar Stabbing
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The stabbing occurred during a violent brawl inside Cookie’s Lounge in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza A Jamaica…
Ulrich Takes Aim at Hizzoner in Announcing Bid for Public Advocate
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Councilman Eric Ulrich this week announced his intention to run in the special election for Public Advocate. By…
Veteran Gangster Cops to Running Lucrative Loansharking, Gambling Operations on L.I.
Photo Courtesy of M62 Search warrants netted numerous illegal guns, including an AR-15 (similar to the one pictured). By Forum Staff An acting captain in the…
Area Lawmakers Convince DOT to Eliminate Saturday SBS Parking Limitations on Cross Bay Blvd.
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Some positive and negative changes are on the way to Select Bus Service lanes along Cross Bay Boulevard. By…
South Queens Top Cops won’t Rest on Laurels
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Capt. Brian Bohannon and Capt. Courtney Nilan By Michael V. Cusenza It certainly has been a banner 12 months for the…
Ozone Park Crash Claims 18-Year-Old Driver
Photo Courtesy of Google Xylique Lovelace-Loney was killed when two cars collided Sunday night at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and 80th Street. By Michael…
Crime and Response Times Down in the 106th Precinct
PHOTO: Captain Michael Edmonds, precinct executive officer, addresses residents at Tuesday’s Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic meeting. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V. Cusenza The summer…
Pheffer Amato Opens Assembly Campaign HQ in Rockaway Beach
PHOTO: Pheffer Amato (second from r.) opened her campaign headquarters last Friday with help from some familiar faces, including her mom, Queens County Clerk Audrey Pheffer…
Former Goldfeder Spokesman Lands at Dem Consulting Firm
PHOTO: “#EndOfAnEra Last day for the tireless #PR genius @JonBGreenfield #TeamGoldfeder #OnceAMemberAlwaysAMember,” Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder wrote last Friday as he tweeted this image. Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder…
Morel Indicted on Murder Charges in Ozone Park Imam Slay
PHOTO: A grand jury on Monday returned a five-count indictment charging Oscar Morel with fatally shooting an imam and his assistant on Liberty Avenue earlier this…
Motive Still Unknown as Man is Charged with Murder of Imam and Assistant
PHOTO: Blood and sandals of one of the victims remained at the crime scene at Liberty Avenue and 79th Street on Saturday. Courtesy of Anonymous By…
Editorial: Kites in a Hurricane
Courtesy of Twitter It has been a formidable, faith-testing fortnight for our beloved borough. Two weeks that most of us wish we could simply hit…
Hundreds Rally Against Select Bus Service Plan
PHOTO: The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association thanked the 102nd Precinct for helping Saturday’s rally go smoothly. Courtesy of the WRBA By Michael V. Cusenza Hundreds of south…
Op-Ed: Bus Stop
File Photo The following op-ed piece was submitted to The Forum by Alex Blenkinsopp of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association. Transportation in southern Queens must…