Even with Aid from FEMA Program, Dramatic Drop in Flood Insurance Rates Extremely Unlikely: City
Responding to a report in last week’s Forum detailing a federal program that could help reduce flood insurance rates in affected areas of the city,…
Responding to a report in last week’s Forum detailing a federal program that could help reduce flood insurance rates in affected areas of the city,…
For residents of low-lying, flood-prone areas, there may be light on the water-logged horizon. That’s because a little-known Federal Emergency Management Agency program could help…
With the arrival of the third allocation of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds—a little more than $994 million—the Mayor’s Office of Recovery…
The Forum has spent the last couple of weeks reviewing 2014 and reflecting on some of the big stories that have impacted our community over…
In October 2012, residents evacuating Superstorm Sandy were directed by emergency personnel to one area, while signs clearly indicated another. Confusion ensued. Those evacuation signs…
An area elected official this week said he was “deeply disappointed” with the state Regional Economic Development Council’s recent decision to grant funding for the…
United States Senator Chuck Schumer and State Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder announced this week that they have sent a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging…
The latest stop for the two agencies tasked with implementing Bus Rapid Transit in communities across the five boroughs was Borough Hall on Tuesday morning,…
In a continuing effort to effectively monitor noise caused by planes flying in and out of JFK Airport, the Port Authority of New York and…
Federal elected officials, supported by state representatives, this week indicated that they would be drafting legislation to provide relief for Superstorm Sandy victims who…
Google tablets are available for loan at 10 borough library branches, including Broad Channel, Forest Hills, Howard Beach, Jamaica, Rockaway Beach and Rockaway Park. Loans…
Civic and environmental groups teamed up with volunteers from city agencies last week to clean Superstorm Sandy debris from Jamaica Bay in Broad Channel. The…
With the midterm elections less than a week away, state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is hoping that he can turn his three-term run…
The post-Superstorm Sandy story of the De Virgilio family reads like a Hollywood-ready screenplay, replete with drama, tragedy and the resolve to rebuild. But according…
The next time you find yourself at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue, take a quick look around. You might catch a driver…