‘Little’ Love in Richmond Hill
A hearty crowd of Richmond Hill residents braved the elements on Saturday to join Mayor Bill de Blasio in unveiling “Little Guyana Avenue” at the…
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South Richmond Hill Pharmacy Owner Gets 3 Years in Prison for Role in Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Photo Courtesy of DEA Hussnain operated New Moon on a daily basis, dispensing prescription medications for years with no medical oversight, including controlled substances and…
Addabbo Applauds $3.5B in Pandemic Assistance
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “I encourage all those who meet the programs’ requirements to apply and get the financial relief they deserve,” Sen….
Council Votes for Bills that would Affect Borough
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Holden’s Office A bill recently passed by the City Council would establish an interagency task force to examine the City’s procedures…
Pols Secure Nearly $80M for JFK, LaGuardia Operational Costs
File Photo “This federal funding will provide New York City and Long Island’s airports with the resources needed to increase safety standards and mitigate the…
Jackson Heights Rally Kicks off Campaign to ‘Transform Transit’
Photo Courtesy of Riders Alliance Thursday’s #TransformTransit rally was held at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights. By Forum Staff Riders, workers, and elected officials on…
Pols Reintroduce Infrastructure Reform Legislation
File Photo The Build Local, Hire Local Act would, in part, help rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. By Forum Staff Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and…
Livery Driver Charged in ’96 Rape of Passenger in Jamaica
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim flagged down a livery cab in the vicinity of Parsons and Archer Avenues. By Forum Staff A Manhattan man…
Jeffries Leads Bipartisan Effort to Advance Goals of the First Step Act
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Jeffries’s Office “When [the First Step Act] passed three years ago, we knew it was just the start of a bipartisan…
New ACS Campaign Reminds Caregivers to Never Leave Kids Unattended in Hot Car
Photo Courtesy of ACS By Forum Staff The City Administration for Children’s Services on Thursday launched its “Look Before You Lock” campaign, reminding parents and…
Quality of Life Issues are Hot Topic at Civic Meeting
Photo Courtesy of HBL Civic Garbage is consistently left on and under the Addabbo Bridge. By Michael V. Cusenza Area quality of life conditions dominated…
Heroes Save Howard Beach Family from Fire
Two brave neighbors early Sunday morning saved a slumbering Howard Beach family from a fast-moving house fire. Joe Behrens and his mother’s boyfriend, Andrew Besser,…
Ozone Park Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal 2019 Woodhaven Hit and Run
File Photo Days after the hit-and-run, concerned community members held a rally at the site of the incident, toting signs imploring drivers to “Slow down…
Library Opening More Branches for in-Person Services
Photo Courtesy of Google The South Ozone Park branch was among the 12 QPL locations that began to offer browsing, public computer usage, and in-person…
Stringer Launches New One-Stop COVID-19 Recovery Center
Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office For more information on the new COVID-19 Recovery Center, visit comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/covid-19-recovery-center/english/overview/ By Forum Staff City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Tuesday…