Goldfeder Announces he will not Run for a Fourth Term in Assembly
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the main reason he has decided not to seek a fourth term…
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Amato Confirms Candidacy for Assembly District 23 Seat
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza A lifelong Rockaway Democrat with a very familiar name has declared her candidacy for the 23rd Assembly District seat….
Transit Cop Accused of Raping Teen Girl
PHOTO: Authorities are searching for an NYPD Transit District 23 officer who has been accused of raping a teenager while off-duty. Courtesy of Flickr/Kai Brinker By Michael…
Schumer Pushes Port Authority to Expedite Completion of Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Studies
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer has reached out to the Port Authority, urging the agency to complete airport noise impact studies and begin taking mitigation steps as quickly…
Seaworthy for the Summer Season
Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Riley’s Yacht Club of Hamilton Beach last weekend officially opened for summer. State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) was…
With Summer Looming, Major Crimes Continue to Drop in the 106
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza & Patricia Adams Major crime in the 106th Precinct continues to trend down, the south Queens command’s top cop…
Queens Communities Honor Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
PHOTO: Stars and Stripes forever at Coleman Square in Howard Beach. Forum Photo by Patricia Adams By Michael V. Cusenza It’s one of those grand…
Select Bus Project still not a Popular Plan: Woodhaven Civic
PHOTO: Members of communities that would be directly affected by the Woodhaven-Cross Bay SBS project heeded the call to attend DOT-MTA workshops on the plan. Courtesy of…
‘Business of Disaster’ Examines who Profits When Disasters like Superstorm Sandy Strike
PHOTO: The new Frontline report “The Business of Disaster” focused on the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Courtesy of PBS By Michael V. Cusenza If government malfeasance, rampant…
Meng Meets with NASA to Discuss Borough’s Plane Noise Problem
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng met with NASA’s Dr. Jaiwon Shin last Thursday in her Washington office. Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office By Forum Staff It seems…
City Announces More Construction Job Opportunities for Sandy-Impacted Residents
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio launched Sandy Workforce1 as part of the administration’s Superstorm Sandy recovery overhaul in 2014. Courtesy of Build it Back By Michael V. Cusenza The City’s Superstorm Sandy…
Longtime Community Affairs Det. Kenny Zorn retires
PHOTO: Fellow cops and community members last week congratulated Det. Zorn (second from r.) on his retirement at the 106th Precinct Community Council meeting. Courtesy of NYPD…
Assemblyman Adds Baby Boy to Brood
PHOTO: Proud parents Esther and Phil Goldfeder and their bundle of joy. Courtesy of the Goldfeders By Michael V. Cusenza And baby makes… Five! Assemblyman…
Katz Touts ‘Considerable Progress’ of Hurricane Relief Task Force and Build it Back
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz acknowledged the “steady job” that her Hurricane Relief Task Force has done since Superstorm Sandy swept through south Queens in…
Addabbo, Miller to Host Annual Spring Recycling Fair at Forest Park
PHOTO: Past Addabbo/Miller recycling events have been very successful. Courtesy of Project Woodhaven By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman…