Mother Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
A 24-year-old mother pleaded guilty at Queens Criminal Court last week after she had thrown an infant girl she gave birth to in the garbage…
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Endorsements Fly in Congressional Primary
Endorsements in Queens’ Democratic congressional primary for the 6th District began rolling out in earnest this week. Assemblyman Rory Lancman won support from former New…
Cops Close Two Motels in Prostitution Raid
Police raided two motels and arrested five people last week in relation to a prostitution crackdown that undercover cops have been monitoring since December 2011….
Politicians Rally for Forest Hills After School Program
Students and parents clamoring to save the Beacon program at a Forest Hills school got a boost Tuesday from local politicians. Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi…
Residents get discount on Cross Bay Toll
The only intra-borough toll in New York State has been partially eliminated for the residents most directly impacted — in the Rockaways and the…
Ozone Park Pilot Faces Federal Charges For Midair Meltdown
A pilot residing in South Ozone Park is facing 20 years to life in prison following a bizarre midair incident aboard a JetBlue airplane that…
Weather, New Regulations Slightly Bump Crime in 112th
Felony crime in the 112th Precinct is up slightly compared to last year, the precinct’s commanding officer reported last week, but that’s largely due to…
Howard Beach Man Killed in Subway Scuffle
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a Howard Beach man. 20-year-old Joshua Basin was killed when a subway hit…
Robbery at Resorts
An unidentified Queens man was robbed of more than $10,000 at the Resorts World Casino early Wednesday morning, The Forum has learned. Police sources say…
Plea Deal Could Get Accused Killer 3.5 Years
A plea deal could end the suspense for a Maspeth family waiting to see what happens to the man accused of killing a beloved brother….
Man Gets 20 Years for 2009 Murder
A man convicted for his part in the 2009 slaying of the Ozone Park son of a local pizzeria owner was sentenced last week before…
Plans Discussed for Returning Train Service in Elmhurst
Is the return of train service to Elmhurst coming full throttle ahead? That is what city officials and local advocates are hoping is the case,…
GOP Councilman Enters Queens Congressional Race
The three Democrats lined up to fight for New York’s 6th Congressional District got a glimpse of their Republican challenger if they can make it…
NYS Education Fund Gets $105 Million
Resorts World Casino New York City has generated more than $105 million for the New York Lottery’s Education Fund in less than five months after…
Pimp Pleads Guilty
A South Ozone Park man pleaded guilty on Friday, March 23 to sex trafficking a female runaway whom he forced to perform sexual acts at…