Mayor, Schools Chancellor Announce Lifting of Vax Requirement for Proms
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Graduation and prom are such momentous occasions in the lives of our young people, which is why I…
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City Officials, Union Leaders Urge State Legislature to Extend Mayoral Accountability for Public Schools
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Continuing mayoral accountability will benefit every one of the nearly 1 million New York City students and will…
Four Charged in 2019 Fatal Shooting of Queens Man
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “The tireless work of the detectives, agents, and prosecutors in this case helped hold the men allegedly responsible…
Adams, Robin Hood Foundation Announce $100M Commitment for Childcare Quality, Innovation Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Investing in childcare is a down-payment on progress and the future of our kids,” Mayor Adams said. By…
Two Former Managers of National Grid Sentenced to prison for Bribery, Kickback Scheme
File Photo The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of NY made Friday’s announcement. By Forum Staff On Friday, in Brooklyn federal court, Patrick…
City Commits $47.6M in Funding to Connect Greenways across Queens and Brooklyn
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office City DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Adams. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced that…
World’s Borough Embraces Widow, Children of Deliveryman Slain in Forest Hills
Photo Courtesy of Google Yan was gunned down around 9:30 p.m. Saturday after making a delivery in the vicinity of 108th Street and 67th Drive….
Adams Appoints Ulrich DOB Commissioner
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten “I will be laser-focused on raising safety standards on job sites, delivering the customer service our city deserves, and making…
City Mourns Fallen Firefighter at Funeral
Photos Courtesy of FDNY By Michael V. Cusenza Thousands last Wednesday attended the Mass of Christian burial of hero City Firefighter Timothy Klein who…
Addabbo Bill would Make Life Imprisonment without Parole Mandatory when Victim is a Cop
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The legislation seeks to close the loophole that allows parole for murderers of police officers by requiring that…
Thank You, Teachers!
Students, Parents, administrators, and support staff across the five boroughs this week are celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. On Tuesday, City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone…
Jamaica Man Convicted in 2011 South Richmond Hill Slay
File Photo Thomas shot Frank after a house party near 132nd Street and 109th Avenue. By Forum Staff A Jamaica man has been convicted of…
Pol Touts Plan to Slash Drug Prices
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Under current law, the secretary of Health and Human Services is prohibited from negotiating lower drug prices on behalf of Medicare…
City Launches Campaign to Tackle Traffic Violence
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The campaign launched Monday with the unveiling of a new billboard on Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York….
Adams Announces that 97 Percent of Kindergartners have a Scholarship Account for College, Training
Photo Courtesy of NYC Kids Rise Adams said the milestone is the result of a broad effort from local leaders, partners, schools, businesses, and parents…