State Honors Fallen Borough Detective
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng State legislators and City officials on Monday joined the family of City Police Det. Anastasios Tsakos to rename the…
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Adams Signs Legislation Guaranteeing Abortion in Five Boroughs
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams signed the bill package into law on Friday. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday…
Adams Unveils Plan to Prevent and End Youth Homelessness in NYC
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. said he has “high hopes” for Mayor Adams’ Plan to Prevent and End…
Lax Oversight of Medicaid Program behind $700M in Improper Payments: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli “My latest Medicaid audit found more examples of how oversight weaknesses impose unnecessary costs on taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. By…
Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Radiation Enacted into Law
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng “We must take care of all our nation’s veterans, and that includes all who have cleaned-up nuclear testing sites and…
Invasive Lanternfly has Breached Much of New York and now we Need Fed Action: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer According to Schumer, the Spotted Lanternfly poses a risk to all of New York. By Forum Staff Senate Majority Leader…
Ridgewood Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in 2020 Robbery Shooting
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “There is no place for such senseless and brutal acts in Queens County,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff A…
State Sues Borough Auto Salvage Company for Alleged Dangerous Pollution
Photos Courtesy of Attorney General James According to the attorney general, for years, LSM acted without regard for its surrounding Jamaica neighborhood, resulting in hazardous…
Adams Announces Investment in NYC Workers and Employers
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “All New Yorkers deserve to earn a living wage and share in our city’s prosperity,” Mayor Adams…
Environmental Assessment Details Effects of Proposed Congestion Pricing Program
Photo Courtesy of Marc A. Hermann MTA releases the Environmental Assessment for the Central Business Tolling District Program in a folder presented to representatives of…
Area Schools get Improvement Grants
Photo Courtesy of Google PS 65 in Ozone Park By Forum Staff Due to an improved fiscal condition, New York State representatives have the opportunity…
Rockaway Pol to Mayor on Homeless Shelter Placement: Enough is Enough
File Photo Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) expressed her apprehension for a new homeless shelter on Brunswick…
Woman Hit by Car while Aiding Vics of Accident
On Sunday, at approximately 12:25 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a person struck by a vehicle at 125-11 103rd Ave., in South…
Jamaica Man Sentenced to up to Life in Prison for 2011 Murder in South Richmond Hill
File Photo Thomas shot Frank after a house party near 132nd Street and 109th Avenue. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Saturday…
Adams Tries to Curb Opioid Overdoses
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Eric Adams By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental…