Addabbo Veterans College Credit Bill Approved by Senate Committee
PHOTO: The Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs has approved legislation introduced by State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. which would allow veterans…
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Editorial: Mayor, May I?
So, one of Queens’ own may challenge Hizzoner in the next mayoral race. “Stranger things have happened,” said someone when we asked him if the…
Paid Family Leave Passes in Assembly
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. is optimistic that a family leave policy to help New Yorkers more easily take time off from work to…
Top Pharmacies to Offer Anti-Overdose Drug without Prescription throughout NYC
PHOTO: Naloxone is a medication that can prevent death when administered during an opioid overdose. Photo Courtesy of University of Washington By Michael V. Cusenza “Miracle.”…
Council Bill Would Protect Natural Disaster Victims from DOB Fines
PHOTO: A Brooklyn city councilman has introduced a bill that would help property owners recover and rebuild without having to worry about being fined by…
Goldfeder Calls on MTA to Clean Hamilton Beach ‘Graffiti Rocks’
PHOTO: After an investigation by his office, Assemblyman Goldfeder said he has confirmed ownership of the rocks by MTA New York City Transit and is…
Industry Practices Prevent NY Consumers from Accessing Tickets at Affordable Prices: AG Report
PHOTO: State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has released the results of a wide-ranging investigation into the concert and sports ticket industry. Photo Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office…
Queens, Brooklyn Lead City in Job Growth: EDC
Photo Courtesy of EDC By Forum Staff The New York City Economic Development Corporation this week announced that since Mayor de Blasio took office, boroughs…
Borough Sanitation Worker Arrested for Lying to Cops about On-Duty Assault
PHOTO: A Queens DSNY employee was arrested last week after lying to detectives about how he sustained physical injuries. Photo Courtesy of Michael Anton/DSNY By Michael…
Non-Profit Exec Sentenced to Prison for Pocketing Taxpayer Dollars
PHOTO: Dorothy Ogundu was convicted in October of grand larceny, among other offenses. Photo Courtesy of the National Legal and Policy Center By Forum Staff The…
Beware of Telephone Scammers Posing as IRS Officials
PHOTO: According to the state attorney general, there has been an uptick recently in complaints regarding phone scams in which the perpetrator claims to work…
Sex Trafficking Brothers Sentenced to Prison
PHOTO: A victim was allegedly forced to have sex with paying customers last year at this Woodside motel by two brothers who were sentenced to…
De Blasio Appoints Julie Menin Commissioner of Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
PHOTO: Consumer Affairs Commissioner Julie Menin will now head up the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor…
Advocates for Immigrants Honored
Photo Courtesy of Borough President Katz’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was honored last week by the Emerald Isle Immigration Center for advocacy on…
Subcommittee to Hold Hearings on Housing and Zoning Proposals
PHOTO: City Councilman Donovan Richards, chairman of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises. Photo Courtesy of YouTube/TBN NYC By Forum Staff The City Council Subcommittee on Zoning…