Ulrich Sets up Committee in Possible First Step of Mayoral Run
PHOTO: City Councilman Ulrich has filed paperwork with the city Board of Elections to create an exploratory committee – and inch closer toward announcing that he’s…
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Civic Tips Lindenwood Community to Disturbing Crime
PHOTO: The Barclay co-op in Lindenwood was burglarized last Friday. Courtesy of Estately By Michael V. Cusenza An area civic organization over the weekend posted information on…
Schumer Blasts TSA for ‘Outrageous’ NYC-Area Airport Wait Times
PHOTO: The TSA said this summer travel season is expected to be even busier than the record-setting spring. Courtesy of Flickr/Judy Baxter By Michael V. Cusenza New…
Postal Worker Admits Tossing 1,000 Undelivered Letters in S. Ozone Park Dumpster
Photo Courtesy of Postal Posts By Michael V. Cusenza A former U.S. Postal Service employee this week pleaded guilty to dumping approximately 1,000 undelivered letters…
Longtime Community Affairs Det. Kenny Zorn retires
PHOTO: Fellow cops and community members last week congratulated Det. Zorn (second from r.) on his retirement at the 106th Precinct Community Council meeting. Courtesy of NYPD…
Issues with New Ozone Park School Influenced my Vote on Siting Bill: Addabbo
PHOTO: Sen. Addabbo said this week that concerns surrounding PS 335 in Ozone Park had an impact on his decision to vote in favor of proposed…
Children Cherish FDNY Open House Day
Photos Courtesy of FDNY By Michael V. Cusenza Children of all ages, from wide-eyed tykes to kids at heart fulfilling that lifelong dream of sitting…
Stringer Audit Exposes Issues with MTA Access-A-Ride Program
PHOTO: City Comptroller Stringer said that his office’s audit of the MTA Access-A-Ride program has revealed widespread mismanagement, waste, and service failures. Courtesy of Wikimedia/Adam E. Moreira…
Borough Residents Charged in Genovese Racketeering Indictment
PHOTO: U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. Courtesy of Wikimedia By Forum Staff A superseding indictment charging 18 men – including five borough residents – with racketeering conspiracy, murder…
Signs of Economic ‘Slowdown’ Emerging: City Comptroller
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week said that even though the city’s economy continues to expand, signs indicate a ‘cooling’ is on the horizon. Courtesy of Office of…
Schumer Urges Senate Committee to Fully Fund Important ‘IDEA’
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, calling on the panel to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Courtesy of…
New Bail Tools will Simplify Payment Process, Abate Unneeded Jail Time: City
PHOTO: The Bail Lab (bail-lab.nyc) was launched last October. Courtesy of Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice By Forum Staff The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice has unveiled…
Experts Examine Pedestrian Safety at MTA Bus Symposium
PHOTO: The goal of the symposium, according to a federal transportation official, was to make collective recommendations for advancements to improve bus/pedestrian safety around North America….
Library Announces Three Executive Appointments
PHOTO: The new appointments will be working out of the Library’s Central branch in Jamaica. Courtesy of Historic Districts Council By Forum Staff The Queens Library this…
City Budget Data now Available Online
PHOTO: New Yorkers can examine the city budget by visiting nycopendata.socrata.com. Courtesy of the Office of the Mayor By Forum Staff Mayor Bill de Blasio, the…