Cops Cuff Nude Creep after Community Confronts him outside Park
PHOTO: Barone was arrested on Saturday afternoon outside Frank M. Charles Memorial Park in Howard Beach. Courtesy of Anonymous By Michael V. Cusenza and Patricia Adams A…
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Audit Rips ACS as Agency that Puts ‘City’s Children in Harm’s Way’
PHOTO: Stringer has released two audits of ACS in June. Courtesy of City Comptroller’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza Investigations characterized by City Comptroller Scott Stringer as…
Goldfeder Endorses Amato as Assembly District 23 Successor
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has endorsed Stacey Pheffer Amato (c.) to succeed him in representing the 23rd Assembly District. Courtesy of NYS Assembly By Michael…
Senate, Assembly Unanimously Vote for Extension to Jamaica Bay Toxic Dump Ban
PHOTO: Elected state officials have secured a five-year extension to landmark legislation preventing the dumping of toxic materials into Jamaica Bay. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Bjoertvedt By Forum Staff Two…
De Blasio Releases New Vessel Renderings for Citywide Ferry Service
PHOTO: Each boat can carry up to 149 passengers, and features space for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs. Courtesy of NYCEDC By Michael V. Cusenza The de Blasio…
Fourth-Graders, Goldfeder Unveil PS 207 Traffic Safety Signs
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder and the PS 207 students were joined by Howard Beach civic leaders, and school officials and educators as they unveiled the new traffic…
Daily Fantasy Sports to Return to New York
PHOTO: Nigel Eccles, CEO and co-founder of FanDuel. Courtesy of FanDuel By Michael V. Cusenza The State Senate and the Assembly recently approved legislation to…
‘Big Ugly’ Rears its Head Again as Legislative Session Ends
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo (c.), Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (l.), and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza The 2016…
S. Ozone Park Community Commemorates Life of Inspirational Teen
PHOTO: Family and friends of Qadri Skipper and South Ozone Park community leaders cheer loudly as “Qadri’s Way” is unveiled. Courtesy of Councilman Wills’ Office By Michael…
Ulrich-Jamaica Hospital Social Media Partnership to Promote Public Health
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich and the community affairs team at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center will distribute information regarding public health and wellness to the residents of Queens…
Goldfeder Kicks off Assembly Summer Reading Challenge
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder presents Certificates of Merit to students at JHS 202 in Ozone Park last November as part of his annual Summer Reading Challenge. Courtesy of Assemblyman Goldfeder’s Office…
Eight Borough Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies
PHOTO: From l. to r.: Jeffrey Kim (Meng Academy Review Board), Yuka Lin (West Point), Yeon Jin Joo (Merchant Marine Academy), Henry Wan (Meng Academy Review Board), Erica…
Borough President’s Office Secures $3.6M for CUNY Capital Projects
PHOTO: Katz delivered the keynote address at the LaGuardia Community College commencement ceremony just days before announcing an allocation of $3.64 million to fund projects at…
ASPCA Details the Dangers of Leaving your Pet in the Car
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State Leaders Craft Legislative Plan to ‘Break the Cycle’ of Heroin, Opioid Addiction
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza Gov. Andrew Cuomo and leaders of the state Legislature on Tuesday announced a final agreement on…