Borough President’s Office Secures $3.6M for CUNY Capital Projects
PHOTO: Katz delivered the keynote address at the LaGuardia Community College commencement ceremony just days before announcing an allocation of $3.64 million to fund projects at…
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Criminal Justice Reform Act is about Appropriate Enforcement: de Blasio; Mayor signs package of polarizing bills into law
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio (r.) and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton on Monday enthusiastically shook hands after de Blasio signed the CJRA into law. Courtesy of Ed…
Construction Begins on Transformation of LaGuardia Airport
PHOTO: Central Hall view of the new LaGuardia Airport. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Forum Staff Construction has begun in earnest on the new LaGuardia Airport,…
More High-End DSNY Litter Baskets Coming to Ulrich District
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia last year brought the new receptacles to Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven. File Photo By Forum Staff More than…
Mayor, Council Hail ‘Responsible, Progressive, Honest’ Budget
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, and Council members last week were all smiles as they announced that an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2017…
Newark Flight Plan Might Create Even More Aircraft Noise over Queens: Meng
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has expressed concern to the FAA over a new Newark flight plan that she said may create additional airplane noise for…
DOT Mobility Report Examines Vibrant, Severely Congested City
PHOTO: The Big Apple has “grown dramatically” since 2010, according to the DOT’s recently released Mobility Report; the downside is that congestion has worsened and bus…
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…
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….
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…
Assembly Approves Goldfeder-Sponsored ‘Zombie’ Property Act
PHOTO: The Assembly this week passed the New York State Abandoned Property Relief Act of 2016 – sponsored by Assemblyman Goldfeder (l.) and designed to combat…
Forecast Calls for ‘Near-Normal’ 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Graphic Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration By Michael V. Cusenza Prior to 2012, June 1, for most city residents, was just another…
‘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…
Addabbo Honors Broad Channel’s Toborg as ‘Woman of Distinction’
Photo Courtesy of NYS Senate State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) last week selected Broad Channel resident Barbara Toborg to be one of the…