Hochul Touts Reduction in Retail Theft in New York
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday was in Harlem to speak with local business leaders to highlight the state’s progress in combating organized…
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City Hails Largest Police Recruit Class in Almost a Decade
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the hiring of nearly 1,100 police officer recruits, marking the largest class of officers sworn in by…
Mayor Announces Approval of First Application to Test Self-Driving Cars in NYC
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced that the City Department of Transportation has granted Waymo, autonomous driving technology company, its first-ever permit…
Governor Signs Campus Anti-Discrimination Bill into Law
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul Tuesday signed landmark legislation to require Title VI anti-discrimination coordinators on every New York college campus. Coordinators will work…
City Closes Beaches to Swimmers due to Expected Effects of Hurricane Erin
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that access to water would be prohibited at all City beaches—including Rockaway Beach—Wednesday, Aug. 20…
Ozone Park Man Shot to Death with Own Gun during Struggle
By Michael V. Cusenza An Ozone Park man last week was shot to death with his own firearm during a struggle inside a friend’s 103rd…
State Must Focus on Senior Programs: DiNapoli
By Forum Staff With federal funding less predictable and New York’s senior population growing, the State must ensure its own investments are reaching older adults…
Following Blaze, Bravest Discover Illegal Lithium-ion Battery Repair Business
By Forum Staff Firefighters on Sunday found an illegal lithium-ion battery repair business in Flushing. City Bravest responded to a report of a fire around…
City Attempts to Halt Immigration Court Arrests
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that the City has filed an amicus brief supporting plaintiffs in African Communities Together and The…
Ariola to Host Annual Bookbag Giveaway
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) will once again host her annual Back-to-School book bag giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at her Ozone Park office…
Mayor Touts ‘Milestones’ in Fight against Trash and Rats
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced three milestones in the City’s efforts to clean up Gotham and fight rats. First, the…
State Sues Company behind Zelle for Allegedly Enabling Widespread Fraud
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James recently sued Early Warning Services, LLC, a company that was tasked with developing and operating the electronic…
Ariola Calls for Official ‘Freedom Day’ in NYC
By Forum Staff City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Thursday introduced a resolution to designate July 2 annually in the Big Apple as “Freedom…
Mayor’s Bill would Authorize Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use Disorder
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced a new legislative change he is proposing in the 2026 State legislative session that would authorize…
Court Order Halts Installation of Astoria Bike Lanes
By Forum Staff In a consequential, if nonpermanent, victory for an Astoria business association, the State Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order and…