Signs of Economic ‘Slowdown’ Emerging: City Comptroller
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week said that even though the city’s economy continues to expand, signs indicate a ‘cooling’ is on the horizon. Courtesy of Office of…
Neighborhoods
Library Announces Three Executive Appointments
PHOTO: The new appointments will be working out of the Library’s Central branch in Jamaica. Courtesy of Historic Districts Council By Forum Staff The Queens Library this…
Postal Service Returns to Broad Channel
Photo Courtesy of NYS Assembly By Michael V. Cusenza For the first time since Superstorm Sandy tore through southern Queens in October 2012, Broad Channel…
Community Marks Somber One-Year Anniversary of Death of Valentina Allen
PHOTO: Hundreds—from family to complete strangers—attended her funeral at St. Helen Roman Catholic Church. File photo By Michael V. Cusenza It’s been a year since she…
Goldfeder Calls on Taxi and Limo Commission to Crack down on Cabs Parking or Idling on Nassau Expressway
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder has written a letter to the city TLC, urging the agency to help combat the practice of parking or idling on the…
Katz Praises Progress of Broad Channel Street Raising Project
PHOTO: The Street Raising Project will elevate West 11th through 19th roads. Courtesy of the RBA Group By Michael V. Cusenza Queens Borough President Melinda Katz this…
Cops in Tillman Shoot ‘Very Upset…Crying’ at Hospital after Incident
PHOTO: Capt. James Fey discussed the police-involved shooting last week at the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic meeting. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V….
EDC and Ferry Operator Launch CitywideFerry.NYC
PHOTO: CitywideFerry.NYC is the official web portal for the first five-borough ferry service in nearly 100 years. Courtesy of NYCEDC By Michael V. Cusenza The…
Local Boxer Fights for Fitness
PHOTO: Michael Gonzalez, an amateur boxer with a newfound passion for fitness since losing more than 100 percent of his current body weight after regimented…
Mayor De Blasio, Commissioner Bratton Trumpet $70M Allocation for New Precinct
PHOTO: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (center l. to r.) and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday touted the significance of the new 116th Precinct at…
QueensRail is Hot Topic at Public Transit Civic Meeting
PHOTO: The Queens Public Transit Committee last week held its April meeting in Howard Beach at the NYFAC Autism Center. Photo Courtesy of Ron Carroll…
Suspect Walks out of Richmond Hill Bank Robbery Attempt
PHOTO: This man attempted to rob a bank last week on Lefferts Boulevard. Photo Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza It always comes down…
Walcott Presents Mayor with Queens Library Card, Funding Request
PHOTO: City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (l. to r.), Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Queens Library President Dennis Walcott clap along with the kids at…
NYRA Board, Lawmakers Look to Return Racing Assoc. to Private Status; Goldfeder & Co. urging Andy to approve not-for-profit move
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has indicated that the NYRA restructuring plan would lead to improvements at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park. Courtesy of Adam Coglianese/NYRA…
$82.2B Executive Budget is ‘Our Roadmap for Lifting up Communities’: de Blasio
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio detailed the $82.2 billion fiscal plan on Tuesday. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/ Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio…