Ulrich Blasts de Blasio and Build it Back
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich on Monday in Rockaway Park called Build it Back “a complete disaster.” Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric…
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Civics, Commerce Groups Set to Rally against Select Bus Service
PHOTO: The Queens Public Transit Committee, one of the organizers of the Aug. 6 rally, held an anti-SBS demonstration last September on Woodhaven Boulevard near Queens…
Pols Announce New Legislation to Restore EPA’s Oversight of Airplane Noise Issues
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer. Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office By Forum Staff U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have introduced…
FAA Reauthorization Bill is ‘Huge Disappointment’: Meng
PHOTO: Rep. Meng said that the previous version of the bill included ways to deal with the problem of excessive aircraft noise over Queens. File Photo By…
Program Allows City to Buy Abandoned, Sandy-Damaged Homes
PHOTO: A new pilot program gives the City Housing Recovery Office the green light to identify and purchase abandoned, storm-damaged 1-4 unit homes in one strategically…
106th Precinct among Top Ten in Crime Reduction in City
PHOTO: According to NYPD crime reduction stats for the first half of 2016, the 106th Precinct ranks 10th out of 77 city commands. Courtesy of NYPD By…
Resorts World Proposes $400 Million Expansion
PHOTO: Should the plan be approved by the State, the estimated 750,000 square-foot expansion, which calls for 1,000 more video lottery terminals, would be completed by…
A Hundred Rookie Cops Assigned to South Queens Commands
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz recently spoke to the 100 probationary police officers that have been assigned to the various commands within Patrol Borough Queens South. Courtesy…
Hey, Didn’t You Used to Be…
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Jeff Schiff, former commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, recently celebrated his promotion to Inspector from Deputy Inspector. In March, after…
Authorities React to Howard Beach Naked Creep Case
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza Law enforcement officials on Tuesday sought to assuage fears and answer questions regarding the startling case of the Howard…
Schumer, Goldfeder Urge Army Engineers to Release Rockaway Reformulation Draft Report
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Schumer (l.) and Assemblyman Goldfeder have sent a letter to the USACE asking the agency to release the draft plan of the Rockaway…
Cuomo Signs Zombie Property Bill into Law
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo has signed into law a bill containing provisions to help combat so-called zombie properties that have become an issue in south Queens, especially…
Goldfeder’s Next Stop is Yeshiva University
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder will lead the university’s government relations efforts. Courtesy of Yeshiva University By Forum Staff From the Lower Chamber to higher education. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder’s…
Goldfeder Endorses Amato as Assembly District 23 Successor
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has endorsed Stacey Pheffer Amato (c.) to succeed him in representing the 23rd Assembly District. Courtesy of NYS Assembly By Michael…
De Blasio Releases New Vessel Renderings for Citywide Ferry Service
PHOTO: Each boat can carry up to 149 passengers, and features space for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs. Courtesy of NYCEDC By Michael V. Cusenza The de Blasio…