Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise as Delta Variant Looms
Photo Courtesy of CDC There were over 70,000 drug overdose deaths in 2017, according to an estimate from the CDC. Based on findings from the…
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Brooklyn Man Indicted for Fatal Christmas Eve Hit-and-Run Crash
Photo Courtesy of Google The accident occurred at the intersection of 103rd Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza A Brooklyn…
Officials Tout Improvements Planned for Woodhaven Library
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (l. to r.), Councilman Eric Ulrich, Queens Public Library President Dennis Walcott, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar,…
Redesign of Queens Boulevard to be Complete by Oct. 29: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Safety improvements like these make our city more livable for everyone who uses our streets—and they recognize that…
Pol Urges FTC to Protect Seniors from Targeted Financial Scams
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Senate “Older Americans should not have to worry about falling prey to these scams, and if they do, they need somewhere…
Family Enrichment Center Set for Broad Channel
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office ACS Commissioner David Hansell By Forum Staff The City Administration for Children’s Services recently released its Request for…
Joann Ariola Endorsed by Phil Goldfeder
Republican Joann Ariola to represent the 32nd District of the New York City Council. Phil Goldfeder served three terms as Assembly Member for the 23rd…
City Announces 15-Year, $191M Offshore Wind Vision
Photo Courtesy of NYC The ambitious plan will make NYC a leading destination for the offshore wind industry. By Michael V. Cusenza The de Blasio…
Singh Your Song—Elsewhere
The upcoming election for the city council seat between Joann Ariola and Felicia Singh in the 32nd Council District—OURS—is a little over a month away….
Undocumented New Yorkers Impacted by Ida Should be Eligible for Aid: Meng
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng “Our government must be there to support those who desperately need help, and that includes EVERYBODY who requires relief,” Rep….
MTA Increases Mask Enforcement throughout System
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA “The message is clear: Wear a mask,” MTA Police Chief McGrann said. By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has…
Jamaica Man Pleads Guilty in 2019 Shooting Slay
File Photo “Senseless gun violence rips our communities apart and causes needless grief,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff A Jamaica man has pleaded guilty…
Brooklyn Man Indicted for Killing Corona Teen
File Photo “This was… another tragic example of the mayhem and heartache caused by easy access to illegal guns,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff…
South Ozone Park Man Charged in Shootout with Cops after Domestic Row with Wife
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The dramatic incident took place at the Mosquera home on 133rd Avenue in South Ozone Park. By Michael V….
Governor Takes Action to Improve Justice, Safety in City Jails
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor Governor Hochul signed the Less is More Act into law on Friday. By Forum Staff Governor Kathy…