Thousands of Queens Residents Walk to Remember And Reflect
Queens residents who either lost a loved one to cancer or is a survivor of the disease had their chance to celebrate life or remember…
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Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Approved
After much discussion and controversy, the Board of Health approved Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to ban large containers of sugary soft-drinks in New York City….
Con Artists Get Scrapped
A group of scrap yard scam artists had their con crushed last week, after it was discovered they had stolen 32 vehicles off the city’s…
Bill of Rights Will Educate Voters
In an effort to combat confusion about poll locations and voting procedures during last week’s primary election, officials will distribute thousands of posters across the…
One Run(ner) Down At Citi Field
The Long Island man who ran onto Citi Field this past June has been banned from the ballpark for a year and forced to pay…
Jury Duty: Serious Business
While many people tend to throw their jury duty questionnaire into a pile with the rest of the junk mail, Queens County Clerk and…
Preliminary City Council District Map Released
After a series of public hearings and meetings, The New York City Districting Commission released its preliminary City Council maps. Although most districts remained…
Ulrich Victorious, Looks Toward Spirited Campaign
The first leg in the race for the state Senate seat in the 15th district ended with the Republican primary last Thursday night in…
Cops search for Suspect in Rego Park Stabbing
Police are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera stabbing another man in the buttocks at a Rego Park Deli. The incident occurred…
Remembering Together
Memorial services throughout the Forum readership area were held at several different locations, over the weekend beginning on Saturday morning. In honor of the heroes…
JFK Bandits Arrested
Eighteen workers at John F. Kennedy Airport were arrested this week and charged in connection with the widespread theft of tens of thousands of mini…
From the Floor of the RNC
The city of Tampa welcomed 50,000 visitors at last week’s Republican National Convention. As a Presidential Delegate for the 6th Congressional District, I was afforded…
Friends Mourn Death of Daniel Fernandez
Hundreds of students, teachers and friends mourned the loss of Daniel Fernandez, a 16-year-old St. Francis Prep junior who died in a tragic accident…
MTA Expands Trash Can Removal Program in Four Boroughs
In order to reduce trash and keep rodents away from its train stations, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will expand a pilot program, which it…
Kevin the Peacock Home Just in Time For Classes
After two weeks on the run, an unlikely feathery fugitive has been caught. Kevin, a resident peacock from John Bowne High School’s Agricultural Center, has…