Borough President Katz Cruises to Victory in Historic District Attorney Race
Photo Courtesy of the Katz campaign Katz votes Tuesday morning in Forest Hills. By Michael V. Cusenza As expected, Melinda Katz crushed her GOP opponent…
Police Commissioner Resigns after Three Years as City’s Top Cop
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The city’s new Police Commissioner Dermot Shea is flanked by his predecessor Jim O’Neill and Mayor de Blasio….
Second Annual ‘Halloween Trunk or Treat’ is a Scary Success
These girls certainly got into the “spirit” of things at the second annual Halloween Trunk or Treat. By Michael V. Cusenza Howard Beach kids clad…
Addabbo Lauds Problem Gambling PSA
Photo Courtesy of the State Gaming Commission The State Gaming Commission’s new ny.gov/NYResponsibleGaming web page provides users with confidential self-assessment tools and identifies additional resources…
GallopNYC Elects Chairman of Board
Photo Courtesy of GallopNYC GallopNYC offers therapeutic horseback-riding lessons and community lessons daily at its two sites: Sunrise Stables on Linden Boulevard in Lindenwood and…
Say it ain’t So
Has “fake news” gone local? In a stunning feat of investigative journalism, Yahoo News White House Correspondent Hunter Walker on Saturday appeared to out City…
City Council Green-lights Safe Streets Master Plan
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/John McCarten City Council Speaker Corey Johnson By Michael V. Cusenza The City Council last week voted in favor of…
Council Votes in Favor of Commercial Waste Legislation
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/William Alatriste Councilmen Rafael Salamanca, Jr. (l.) and Antonio Reynoso By Forum Staff The City Council recently voted to approve…
Authentic Italia at St. John’s
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz recently hosted an evening of Italian song, awards, authentic cuisine and more at St. John’s University for her annual Italian…
Report Phishing Scams: IRS
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission By Forum Staff The Internal Revenue Service recently ramped up efforts to encourage taxpayers to report any…
Bill Would Help Family Caregivers
File Photo Senator Gillibrand said her new push for the measure comes after hosting roundtables and meetings across New York with older adults and disability…
Mayor Touts Return of Vision Zero Campaign
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “Fall and winter continue to be the most dangerous times of year for pedestrians and cyclists, but darker…
New Top Cop at 106th Precinct
Photo Courtesy of Our Neighbor’s Civic Association of Ozone Park Newly minted 106th Precinct commanding officer, Capt. John Costello, addresses Our Neighbor’s Civic Association of…
As City Sweetens Rikers Deal with $391M in Investments, Council Votes to Close Archaic Jail System
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Putting an end to Rikers Island is a mission that goes far beyond the walls of the jails…
Man Convicted of Killing Richmond Hill Resident, Beating Mom in 113th Street Home
Photo Courtesy of Google The attack occurred in August 2016 at the family’s 113th Street home. By Forum Staff A Far Rockaway resident has been…