De Blasio Credits Homeless Policies with Decrease in Shelter Population
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio (c.) and DHS Commissioner Steven Banks (r.) recently indicated that the City is aiming for…
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Jackson Heights Man Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Killing Girlfriend’s Beloved Chihuahua
Photo Courtesy of Instagram Hernandez admitted that he ripped Honey out of his then-girlfriend’s arms and slammed the Chihuahua against the apartment floor. She died…
Final Two Perpetrator’s in Anthony Collao Beating Death Sentenced to Prison
File Photo A memorial vigil was held for Anthony Collao in March 2011 after he was beaten to death by six people as he was…
Ridgewood Man Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death of Roommate
Photo Courtesy of Google The murder occurred in a second-floor apartment in this Stanhope Street building (c.) By Forum Staff A Ridgewood man has been…
NYPD Hails Safest September in CompStat Era. Steep decline in auto thefts in 106th Pct. contribute to positive citywide results
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio (l. to r.), Police Commissioner Jim O’Neill, and Chief of Department Carlos Gomez touted the…
Assembly Candidate Calls for Suspension of Bridge Tolls during Rockaway Food Fest
Photo Courtesy of the Pheffer Amato Campaign Democratic Assembly Candidate Stacey Pheffer Amato said the one-day suspension of toll collection will help the Taste of…
City, Elected Officials Help Spread Word about Rent Freeze Programs
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Addabbo joined fellow pols and officials from the City Department of Finance last week at the JASA Senior…
New City Laws To IncreaseTransparency of Public Safety Stats
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio recently signed 13 bills into law. By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio recently…
Peralta, Glick Announce Bill that Targets Drivers who Speed through School Zones
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office Caroline Samponaro of Transportation Alternatives (l. to r.), Sen. Peralta, Assemblywoman Glick, and Cristina Furlong, co-founder of Make Queens…
Youth Employment Task Force to Ensure that ‘Youth Remain a Top Priority’: de Blasio, Mark-Viverito
Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito recently announced the formation of a new 20-member Youth Employment…
Candidates Share Stances on Area Transportation Issues at Civic Election Forum
Photo Courtesy of Laura Deckelman Sen. Addabbo was among five candidates to participate in last Thursday’s forum organized by the Queens Public Transit Committee. By…
New Federal Law Features Provisions to Aid Borough Veterans
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza President Obama last Thursday signed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill into law. By Forum…
Fed Report Exposes Vulnerabilities in Licensing Process for Radioactive Materials. Chelsea explosion highlights real risk of dirty bomb in New York City: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office In the wake of recent terror attacks in Manhattan (pictured) and New Jersey, Sen. Schumer has urged the…
Commuter Advocacy Groups Lead Push for Half-Priced MetroCards for Low-Income Riders
Photo Courtesy of NYPIRG @ Hunter College The #FairFares tour features images in which low-income students tell Mayor de Blasio how the cost of a…
Katz, Police give Updates on Vetrano, Crime, Goldfedder says Goodbye
Forum Photos by Patricia Adams A poster sized card was presented to Queens Borough President Melinda Katz by the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic in recognition…