Problem Gambling Bill Heads to Gov’s Desk
File Photo “I am pleased that we are fulfilling a promise to provide additional resources and raise public awareness for problem gambling in our state,”…
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Four Charged in Aircraft Part Scheme
Photo Courtesy of JetBlue Keily Nunez allegedly accepted more than $1 million in kickbacks in exchange for steering JetBlue aircraft part purchase orders to two…
Governor Convenes Special Legislative Session in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Gennaro “Until Albany does the right thing, New Yorkers will continue to pay with their lives,” Councilman Gennaro wrote in his…
City Celebrates New Investments in Cleanliness
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams and DSNY Commissioner Tisch talk cleanliness initiatives on Monday. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and…
Mayor Releases Blueprint for Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams released “Accessible, Equitable, High-quality, Affordable: A Blueprint for Child Care & Early Childhood Education in New…
Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding Protections for Transit Workers against Assault
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor Governor Hochul signed the bill into law on Monday. By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday…
New FEMA Agreement will Unlock $250M+ in Fed COVID Reimbursement for NY Hospitals
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “This flexibility will unlock hundreds of millions in federal funding for New York hospitals, as well as hospitals across the…
FCC Chairwoman Visits Fresh Meadows School
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel (center l.) and Rep. Meng talk with students at PS 154. By Forum Staff Public School 154…
Hochul Invites Small Businesses to Check Eligibility for $250M COVID Capital Costs Tax Credit Program
Courtesy of Empire State Development The screening tool is located at formrouter.apps.esd.ny.gov/ccs@ESD/covid_cost_screening.html By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the opening of the…
Three Dead in Five-Alarm Richmond Hill Fire
Photo Courtesy of FDNY More than 200 firefighters battled the five-alarm fire. By Michael V. Cusenza High speed wind gusts helped a stubborn blaze quickly…
One Dead, Two Injured in Ozone Park Shootout
Photo Courtesy of Google The shootout occurred early Sunday morning on Desarc Road near Cross Bay Boulevard. By Michael V. Cusenza A man was killed…
Little Dippers’ Big Feat
The Forum recently stopped by Reach for the Stars in Howard Beach to celebrate with some special little friends as they completed the Little Dipper…
Bishop of Brooklyn Consecrates New Church Altars in Howard Beach, Breezy Point
Photo Courtesy of Vincent Coronati Bishop Brennan consecrates the new altar at Our Lady of Grace. By Forum Staff The Rev. Robert Brennan, bishop of…
Richmond Hill HS to Help Youth with Disabilities
Photo Courtesy of Google Richmond Hill High School By Forum Staff The Institute for Career Development (ICD) announced Tuesday a partnership with Richmond Hill High…
Aviation Jobs Fair Coming to Queens
Photo Courtesy of Google The Queens Aviation Jobs Recruitment Fair will be held in the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall. By Forum…