Borough President Launches Cultural Tourism Grant Program
Photo Courtesy of Borough President Richards “This grant program is an investment in the stability and strength of our borough’s unmatched arts and culture scene,”…
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Mayor, Comptroller Tout $3B Divestment from Fossil Fuels
Photo Courtesy of Susan Watts/Office of the City Comptroller “Today is a major victory for our planet, our children, and our pensioners,” Comptroller Stringer said….
Pol Calls on Feds to Ensure NY is equipped to Keep Residents Safe during Looming Energy Crisis
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand “The ongoing economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has strained global energy markets still struggling with a surge in demand,…
With Omicron Variant Looming over Holidays, Mayor Vows to Keep NYC Open
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office President and CEO Mitchell Katz, NYC Health + Hospitals By Michael V. Cusenza “No more shutdowns.” With those…
South Queens Councilwoman Set to be Next Council Speaker
Photo Courtesy of Emil Cohen/NY City Council Adams is set to succeed Corey Johnson. By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) on Friday…
MTA to Pilot Major Changes to Fares
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA MTA Acting Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and Gov. Kathy Hochul By Michael V. Cusenza The Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently…
LaGuardia Airport to Receive $28M+ from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Meng
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng Congresswoman Grace Meng and President Joe Biden By Forum Staff U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced on Saturday that $28.4…
January 2022 Regents Exams Cancelled
Photo Courtesy of NYSED NY State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa By Forum Staff The January 2022 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program is…
Civic + Senator + City = Problem Solved
The underpass along 156th Avenue in Howard Beach, which has plagued pedestrians with pigeon droppings for decades, has been boarded up to protect residents and…
De Blasio Touts Vision for Sustainable Freight Network
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “This will strengthen the economy by making freight movement more efficient and contribute to a healthier environment for…
MTA Announces Extension of Signal Modernization on Queens Boulevard Line
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA MTA Interim NYC Transit President Craig Cipriano By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently announced that the MTA Board…
What the Federal Infrastructure Bill Means for Queens
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng Congresswoman Meng holding a photo of a catch basin in her district to underscore the need for catch basin upgrades…
Council Passes Gennaro Bill to Close Environmental Remediation Loopholes
Photo Courtesy of Google In the 24th Council District, eight projects have completed the City land clean-up program, including Norman Towers, a mixed-income affordable housing…
Hizzoner Applauds Additional Actions to Improve Safety, Working Conditions for 65,000+ Delivery Workers
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “During the pandemic, New Yorkers came to see our delivery workers for what they truly are: essential employees,”…
Council Approves Legislation to Give Certain Non-citizens the Right to Vote
Photo Courtesy of NY GOP Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli speaks out against Int. No. 1867. By Michael V. Cusenza The City Council on Thursday…