Pols Push for Fed Funding to Protect Religious Institutions, Non-Profits from Threats
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and fellow pols are urging a $5 million increase in federal anti-terror funding. By Forum Staff…
Administration Opens Art Exhibition, Announces Re-Launch of City Hall Tour Program
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The Public Design Commission will kick-start its City Hall tour program, opening the building to the public with…
City Set to Receive $55M in New Markets Tax Credits for Community Investment Projects
Courtesy of CDFI Fund By Forum Staff New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced that New York City has been awarded $55…
Cuomo Unveils Plan Aimed at Protecting Residents from Deceptive Telemarketers
Photo Courtesy of Iowa Attorney General’s Office The multi-pronged plan includes requiring telemarketers to use correct caller ID information. By Forum Staff At a time…
Public Housing Developments Now Required to Provide Smoke-Free Environment for Residents
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Secretary Julian Castro (l.) and Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, M.D., Surgeon General of…
Possible Special Session on Albany Horizon
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said that if a special session were to be convened it “should…
Following $15M Facelift, NYRA Trumpets ‘More Modern’ Aqueduct
Photo Courtesy of NYRA NYRA Vice President of Facilities Glen Kozak (far r.) on Tuesday accompanied State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. and Assemblywoman-elect Stacey Pheffer…
Investigators Still Searching for South Ozone Park Robbery Couple
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police are still looking for this robbery suspect. By Michael V. Cusenza Cops have reached out to the public for help…
HBL Civic Celebrates Holidays, Volunteers
Among those recognized by the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic were the HB Kiwanis Club, for their work with the community, especially with children’s groups. Also…
JetBlue Launches Service to Cuba with Historic First Flight from NYC to Havana
Photo Courtesy of JetBlue Governor Andrew Cuomo called this week’s inaugural flight “a milestone.” By Forum Staff JetBlue Airways, headquartered in Long Island City, made…
Sunnyside Dad Charged with Murder in Death of 5-Month-Old Daughter
Photo Courtesy of Women at Risk, International According to the Queens DA’s Office, an autopsy performed on the infant child determined the cause of death…
Jury Convicts Man of 1990 Execution Style Murder
Photo Courtesy of AA Roads The murder occurred moments after the victim pulled over the station wagon on the westbound shoulder of the Grand Central…
Three Injured in Separate Drive-By Shootings in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park
By Michael V. Cusenza Three people last week were shot in two separate incidents less than 24 hours apart in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park,…
OVERSIZED BAGS
Dear Editor, 2 weeks ago the Forum was full of letters saying we should face the fact that Hillary just “came with too much baggage”….
Extraordinary Year
Dear Editor, The term extraordinary is a profound word in the English language, and rates at the top of the pyramid of expressing amazement. More…