Third Annual Queens Climate Expo Coming to Hall of Science
By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is set to host his third annual Queens Climate Expo this Saturday, Sept. 27 at the…
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City Supports Challenges to Feds’ Efforts to Roll Back Efforts to Combat Climate Change
By Forum Staff The City on Monday announced that — as part of a coalition of dozens of cities, counties, and states from across the…
Long Island Rail Road Unions Postpone Anticipated Strike
By Michael V. Cusenza Unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers announced on Monday that they would be delaying an anticipated work stoppage as they…
Pedestrian Killed in Gruesome South Ozone Park Accident
By Michael V. Cusenza An unidentified man was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by two vehicles as he attempted a perilous crossing…
Ariola Rips Mayor over Vendor Bill Veto
By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) last week voted against Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of a vendor enforcement bill, joining a…
Borough Marks 24th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
By Michael V. Cusenza The World’s Borough marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in several solemn ceremonies. On Sunday, Sept. 7,…
Addabbo Hosts 16th Annual Veterans BBQ
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) earlier this month hosted his 16th annual Veterans BBQ at the Howard Beach Motor Boat Club,…
Pol Spearheads Cleanup of Shore Parkway
Members of the Center for Employment Opportunity were out in full force last week cleaning up Shore Parkway in Lindenwood. “The men and women of…
Council Passes Bills to Advance the Closure of Rikers Island
By Forum Staff The City Council last week voted to pass legislation that would provide technology for people in custody to review their case materials,…
Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Four Queens and Bronx Bus Routes
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Friday announced four more bus routes will now be equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE). The 60-day…
Bronx Man Charged with Killing Elderly Couple before Torching their Bellerose Home
By Forum Staff A Bronx man has been charged with the deaths of a husband and wife in their Bellerose home last Monday, Queens District…
NY AG Releases Proposed Rules for SAFE for Kids Act to Restrict Addictive Social Media Features
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James on Monday released proposed rules on how social media companies should restrict addictive features on their platforms…
Man Convicted of Participating in Telemarketing Scam that Defrauded Victims of $12 Million
By Forum Staff In Brooklyn federal court on Friday, Yveler Marcellus was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to…
Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
By Forum Staff Subway on-time performance (OTP) last year and in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of…
Meng Reintroduces Bill Aimed at Combating Aircraft Noise over Queens Communities
By Michael V. Cusenza Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced on Tuesday the reintroduction of the bipartisan Quiet Communities Act—a measure to help combat aircraft noise…