Volunteers remove more than 800 Pounds of Trash from Jamaica Bay
File Photo Jamaica Bay is an 18,000-acre wetland estuary in South Queens. By Michael V. Cusenza Talk about a cleaning crew. Last weekend’s cold weather…
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Two Men Charged after Shooting at Cops
Photo Courtesy of Google A shell casing was recovered near the intersection of Beach Channel Drive and 59th Street, where Collie allegedly fired at the…
MTA Fare Change Pilot Program to Begin at End of Month
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA “Fare capping will save many of our riders money and give them more flexibility,” said MTA Chief Customer Officer Meyer….
Ariola Cuts Ribbon on District Office
Family, friends, fellow elected officials, and constituents joined Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) Saturday afternoon as she cut the ceremonial ribbon on her Ozone Park…
Addabbo Betting on School Funding from Mobile Sports Wagering
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo “We have to invest in these schools as well, making them as attractive as possible to bring in prospective students,”…
Forest Hills Students Craft Wax Museum
Photo Courtesy of Diocese of Brooklyn The Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy wax museum exhibit on tennis great Juan Martin Del Potro. By Forum…
Hochul Holds Meetings with Teachers, Superintendents, and Parents to Discuss Pandemic Next Steps
Photo Courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of the Governor “As we continue to see cases and hospitalizations decline, I believe it is important to work closely…
Medicare to Provide Free Rapid COVID Tests for Beneficiaries this Spring
Courtesy of Medicare People with Medicare can request free over-the-counter tests for home delivery at covidtests.gov. By Forum Staff Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced on…
Legalize Marijuana across the Nation Now: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer [W]e are focused on delivering comprehensive reform at the federal level just as New York has done. Plain and simple,”…
DEA Targets Two NY Cities to Address Increased Violence and Drug Overdoses
Photo Courtesy of DEA The new DEA initiative Operation Overdrive will target the rising rates of drug-related violent crime and overdose deaths plaguing American communities….
Following Bronx Fire Tragedy, Pol Presents Bill Requiring Heat Sensors in Fed-Funded Rental Housing
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Last month’s fire tragedy at Twin Parks North West in the Bronx claimed 17 lives. By Forum Staff…
Adams Touts Expansion of Lifestyle Medicine Services
Photo Courtesy of Google The Lifestyle Medicine Program will expand to serve qualifying NYC Health + Hospitals adult patients at Elmhurst Hospital. By Forum Staff…
South Queens Supports City Cops at Vigils
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz On Saturday, the Richmond Hill community turned out at the Sikh Cultural Society Gurudwara for another NYPD vigil. By Michael…
City COVID Cases Down 80 Percent
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “We’ve not only decreased the amount of cases by more than 80 percent since early January, but hit…
DEP at Work in Lindenwood
The City Department of Environmental Protection is busy in Lindenwood. City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Thursday took to social media to give her…