Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices: DiNapoli
By Forum Staff NYC is planning significant steps to reduce city-funded spending by as much as 15 percent in response to substantial budget gaps fueled…
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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Anti-Asian Racism Report
By Michael V. Cusenza The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently released The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States report. Based on…
Adams Lauds Administration’s Effort to Build ‘A Little More Housing in Every Neighborhood’
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday launched an admittedly ambitious effort to tackle the City’s persistent and severe housing shortage and enduring…
Area Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Boy
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that a Richmond Hill man has been convicted of attempted murder for picking up…
Attention: All Con Ed Customers
Con Edison is updating its billing systems and as a result all customers will receive a new account number by Oct. 10, City Councilwoman Joann…
‘One Man Crime Wave’ Charged in Two Shootings
By Michael V. Cusenza An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn charging Abel Mora, a member of the violent Trinitarios street…
Addabbo, J-CAP Organize Training Course to Help Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) next month will partner with the Jamaica Community Adolescents Program (J-CAP; part of the Acacia Network)…
Pols Set to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event at Forest Park
By Forum Staff The fall free electronic waste recycling event is back. On Sunday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., State Sen. Joe…
New Yorkers can Use City-Funded Rental Assistance Vouchers across State: Mayor
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced further innovations to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) rental assistance program that…
Borough President Touts Jobs and Resources Fair for Veterans
By Forum Staff Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a jobs and resources fair for Queens veterans at Borough Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5,…
Adams Announces Additional Resources for Asylum Seekers
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced additional policies to help asylum seekers in the City’s care take the next steps in their…
Search Warrant Nets Cache of Drugs and Guns
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that five people have been arraigned on drugs and weapons charges after a search…
Pimp Pleads Guilty to Murder and Sex Trafficking Eight Women
By Forum Staff Earlier this month, in federal court in Brooklyn, Somorie Moses, also known as “Somorie Barfield,” “Sugar Bear,” “Bear” and “Daddy,” pleaded guilty…
Borough Doctor Settles Federal Health Care Fraud Claims for $1.3M
By Forum Staff Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announced on Thursday a settlement agreement with Flushing-based physician Arun Arora. The settlement agreement addresses allegations that…
Upstate Man Charged with Murder in South Richmond Hill Shooting
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Shawn Singh was charged on Tuesday for a shooting earlier this month that killed 31-year-old…