April is Sikh Awareness Month in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a resolution naming April 2023 as Sikh Awareness Month in the State of New York. “Sikhs have been living…
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MTA Allow E-Vehicles on Subways, Buses, Railroads
Courtesy of MTA The new policy fulfills one of the short-term goals established by Extending Transit’s Reach, the MTA’s Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Micromobility Strategic Action…
Pols Tout ‘Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act’
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer Senator Schumer called lithium-ion batteries “unpredictable, and oftentimes, very dangerous…” By Forum Staff Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten…
City DOT Taking New Steps to Expand Bike Infrastructure
Courtesy of NYC DOT By Michael V. Cusenza City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Monday announced new steps the agency is taking to expand bike…
Mayor Releases the City’s Strategic Climate Plan
Photo Courtesy of Caroline Willis/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams said his new plan highlights efforts the City is taking to protect New Yorkers from climate…
Correction Officer Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes, Smuggling Contraband onto Rikers Island
File Photo Patterson accepted at least $34,090 in bribes from co-conspirators in exchange for Patterson’s smuggling contraband into the Robert N. Davoren Center on Rikers…
Jamaica Man Pleads Guilty to Slashing LIRR Workers
File Photo Corse boarded an eastbound LIRR train at Atlantic Terminal. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Taijuan Corse recently pleaded…
Winning $476M State Lottery Ticket Sold at Ozone Park Store
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The winning ticket was bought at Liberty Beer & Convenience on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park. By Michael V….
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Conduit
A Long Island man was hit by a car and later died on Friday after attempting to cross North Conduit Avenue, according to police reports….
Community to Close out Autism Awareness Month with Walk around Rizzuto Park
Photo Courtesy of Google Participants will meet at the corner of 95th Avenue and 125th Street where they will proceed to walk around the perimeter…
Senior Job Fair Coming to Kew Gardens in May
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo The senior-only job fair is set for Friday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kew Gardens…
Adams Appoints City’s First-Ever ‘Rat Czar’
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Kathleen Corradi is the City’s first-ever “rat czar.” By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams recently appointed Kathleen…
Multistate Coalition Calling for Increased Transparency of Nursing Home Ownership
Photo Courtesy of AG James “Transparency and accountability with regard to who is managing these facilities and the services they provide are vital to our…
City Spotlights Work Zone Awareness
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of Governor State DOT lit the Kosciuszko Bridge orange Wednesday evening in recognition of Work Zone Awareness Week. By Forum…
City DOT to Test New Technology to Improve Street Safety
Photo Courtesy of Google One of the Queens pilot locations is 34th Avenue and 77th Street in Jackson Heights. By Forum Staff City Department of…