Addabbo, Senate Committee Push Anti-Terrorism Legislation
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. joined some of his Senate colleagues last week in advancing a package of bills designed to fight terrorist activity during the first…
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Editorial: To Connect or Not to Connect
So, the MTA is getting an upgrade, and over the next few years we’ll begin to reap the benefits of a modernized, safer, and more…
Cuomo Agenda Includes Modernizing and Transforming the MTA
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo said his plan for the MTA is about “thinking bigger and better and building the 21st century transit system New Yorkers deserve.”…
Graduation Rate Tops 70 Percent Citywide
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio and a student captured the moment last week at the High School for Arts and Business in Corona as hizzoner commended students…
De Blasio Accepts Quadrennial Advisory Commission’s Recommendations
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week formally accepted the Quadrennial Advisory Commission’s recommendations of reasonable raises for elected officials and City Council reforms, including a ban on significant outside employment. Photo…
City Releases For-Hire Vehicle Report
PHOTO: The City last week released a 12-page report on the impact on traffic congestion of for-hire vehicle services like Uber. Photo Courtesy of pinterest.com/ Refinery29…
City, Unions Reach Deal on Horse Carriages
PHOTO: Horse carriages in Central Park will continue to be an iconic Big Apple sight, thanks to a new agreement between the City and the industry’s…
Addabbo Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2016
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr., last week outlined some of his key priorities for the next several months, including ethics reforms, paid family leave, and education reforms….
MEETING: Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
The Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic’s first meeting of 2016 will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at: St. Helen Catholic Academy 83-09 157th Ave. Howard…
Man Shot Dead in Ozone Park Home
PHOTO: Police said a 51-year-old man was shot to death on Monday inside his Peconic Street residence. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V….
Editorial: Sale Begs Questions
Certainly something to brag about: Urban Edge Properties just bought the Pan-Bay shopping center at 156-10 through 156-40 Cross Bay Blvd. for a record-breaking $27…
Nicki Minaj Show Filming in Ozone Park; Stars and crew congregate near MS 210
PHOTO: On 94th Street, residents were preparing this week for a temporary disturbance in their parking options as “Nicki” was being filmed for ABC Family. Forum…
A: This Forest Hills Resident Made his ‘Jeopardy!’ Debut on Jan. 7, 2016; Q: Who is Brian Rafferty?
PHOTO: Though he finished in third place, Forest Hills resident Brian Rafferty last week was able to remove a big item from his Bucket List: be…
Flushing Woman Charged with Holding Teen Siblings Captive as Slaves
PHOTO: According to Queens DA Richard Brown, a Flushing woman allegedly forced two teen siblings to do her bidding over a six-year period. Photo Courtesy of…
Queens DA Establishes Animal Cruelty Prosecutions Unit
PHOTO: DA Brown said his newly formed ACPU is the first of its kind in a district attorney’s office in New York City. File Photo By…