More High-End DSNY Litter Baskets Coming to Ulrich District
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia last year brought the new receptacles to Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven. File Photo By Forum Staff More than…
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Mayor, Council Hail ‘Responsible, Progressive, Honest’ Budget
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, and Council members last week were all smiles as they announced that an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2017…
Newark Flight Plan Might Create Even More Aircraft Noise over Queens: Meng
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has expressed concern to the FAA over a new Newark flight plan that she said may create additional airplane noise for…
DOT Mobility Report Examines Vibrant, Severely Congested City
PHOTO: The Big Apple has “grown dramatically” since 2010, according to the DOT’s recently released Mobility Report; the downside is that congestion has worsened and bus…
Long-Time President of Correction Officers Union Busted on Federal Bribery Charges
PHOTO: Norman Seabrook was arrested by federal agents last week. Courtesy of COBA By Michael V. Cusenza It seems that Norman Seabrook is the latest political power…
Audit Spurs Correction of Tax Status of Nearly 100 Borough Buildings; Changes to add $1.28M to City coffers
PHOTO: Due to the changes in tax status of dozens of mixed-use buildings across Queens, the City can collect an additional $1.28 million in revenue over…
Borough President Allocates $13M for Library Branch Improvements
PHOTO: According to Borough President Katz’s office, $400,000 of the $13 million has been earmarked for the initial outfitting of the North Forest Park branch. Courtesy of…
Majority of City Agencies Have Improved Rate of Capital Commitments: Comptroller
Graphic Courtesy of City Comptroller’s Office By Forum Staff The majority of City agencies have improved their rate of capital commitments, City Comptroller Scott Stringer…
Library Launches Google Computer Science Clubs for Kids
PHOTO: Google’s Head of External Affairs for New York, William Floyd (l. to r.); Hon. Augustus Agate, Library trustee; Mayor David Dinkins; and Library President and…
Late Borough Basketball Legend Honored
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Wills’ Office Springfield Gardens High School legend and New York Knicks great Anthony Mason was honored on Saturday during a ceremony…
Goldfeder Announces he will not Run for a Fourth Term in Assembly
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the main reason he has decided not to seek a fourth term…
Amato Confirms Candidacy for Assembly District 23 Seat
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza A lifelong Rockaway Democrat with a very familiar name has declared her candidacy for the 23rd Assembly District seat….
Transit Cop Accused of Raping Teen Girl
PHOTO: Authorities are searching for an NYPD Transit District 23 officer who has been accused of raping a teenager while off-duty. Courtesy of Flickr/Kai Brinker By Michael…
Schumer Pushes Port Authority to Expedite Completion of Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Studies
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer has reached out to the Port Authority, urging the agency to complete airport noise impact studies and begin taking mitigation steps as quickly…
‘Significant’ Decreases in Murders, Shootings Spur Safest Start to a Year in City History
Courtesy of NYC.gov By Michael V. Cusenza While tabloid front pages may depict the Big Apple as rotten to its blood-and-bullets core, facts and figures…