The Distinguished Gentleman from New York
Anthony Weiner, meet Rock Bottom. Rock Bottom, Anthony Weiner. The former seven-term congressman on Friday in Manhattan federal court was charged with, and pleaded guilty…
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Addabbo Betting on Bill that Would Create Gaming Task Force
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “We need to realize that greater opportunities to gamble may lead to increased incidences of problem gambling, which can…
Nativity Golden Age Group Marks Memorial Day in Ozone Park
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office The Nativity Golden Age seniors also discussed healthcare funding, support for home care aides, and transportation with Assemblywoman…
‘Boulevard of Death’ has Seen Zero Fatalities Since 2014: Mayor; Next phase of Queens Boulevard redesign moves forward
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office De Blasio said that Queens Boulevard “offers the best and most dramatic proof that our efforts at Vision…
New Labeling Rules Require Chain Retailers, Restaurants to Post Calorie Counts, Full Nutritional Info
Photo Courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals Starting this past Monday, the City began enforcing the updated calorie labeling rules. By Forum Staff All City chain food…
DOE Spent Hundreds of Millions on Internet Upgrades, yet Many Schools Still have Slow Service: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Stringer released his Office’s latest audit on Sunday. By Forum Staff The City Department of Education has spent hundreds…
Bill to Assist Families of Officers Killed in the Line of Duty Passes Senate
Photo Courtesy of University of Chicago Institute of Politics Sen. Gillibrand co-authored the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act with Sen. Chuck Grassley. By Forum…
Metropolitan Rail Freight Council Releases Action Plan to Increase Capacity in NYC Metro Area
Photo Courtesy of CSX The MRFC released its first-ever Action Plan last Thursday. By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Rail Freight Council last Thursday released its…
Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Bayside Crash that Killed Mother and her Two Daughters
Photo Courtesy of Google The harrowing crash occurred on 210th Street, directly behind MS 74. By Forum Staff A 48-year-old Queens woman has been convicted…
Trio Charged with Series of Borough Break-In Burglaries
File Photo According to DA Brown, the burglaries allegedly occurred in Corona, Woodside, Jackson Heights and Forest Hills between January and May of this year….
QueensWay Proponents Unveil Schematic Design for First Half-Mile of Proposed Park
Rendering Courtesy of DLANDstudio Architecture + Landscape Architecture According to supporters, Phase I of the QueensWay, which is next to Forest Hills and Glendale, could…
Armed Duo Pull off Brazen Daytime Robbery of South Ozone Park Auto Body Shop
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police said this is one of the men wanted in connection with Saturday’s armed robbery. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police…
Controversy Surrounding Federal Immigration Officials Visit to Maspeth School
Photo Courtesy of Google Public School 58 is located on Grand Avenue in Maspeth. By Michael V. Cusenza Federal immigration officials’ visit to a Maspeth…
MTA Touts Six-Point Plan to Improve Public Transportation System Reliability
Photo Courtesy of the MTA/Patrick Cashin According to the MTA, the plan will expedite delivery of 750 new subway cars and target the most frequent…
City Correction Commissioner Ponte Announces his Retirement
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office De Blasio (r.) appointed Ponte commissioner of the City Department of Correction back in 2014. By Michael V….