Joann Ariola Set to Run for Council District 32 Seat
Queens County GOP Chairwoman Joann Ariola Photo Courtesy of NYC Campaign Finance Board By Michael V. Cusenza Queens County Republican Party Chairwoman Joann Ariola made…
Government
Keep SHSAT—with Changes to Make it Accessible to More Students: Addabbo
File Photo “By increasing the availability of the SHSAT, we would allow our brightest students to flourish, improve our specialized high schools and increase the…
A Year Later, South Queens Residents Still Dealing with Sewage Flood Disaster Issues
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio visited some of the damaged houses after the Nov. 30, 2019 disaster. By Michael…
Past Top Cops Pass Torch to New 106 CO
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Captain John Costello addresses area residents Tuesday. By Michael V. Cusenza If you couldn’t make Tuesday’s Howard Beach Lindenwood…
Mental Health Programs ‘Critical’ for Veterans: Sen. Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “When our veterans return home they face a very unique set of challenges and it is our responsibility as…
Cuomo, National Grid Announce Agreement to Lift Moratorium
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor To compensate customers who were adversely impacted by the moratorium, National Grid will pay a $36 million…
Cuomo Informs National Grid of Intent to Revoke Downstate Franchise Certificate
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “Your fundamental legal obligation as mandated by your certificate of operation was to plan and provide for…
Lindenwood Infrastructure Project Should be done ‘by Thanksgiving Week’: Ulrich
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich secured $1.5 million in capital funding for the exhaustive project. By Michael V. Cusenza Significant, long-awaited sewer…
Student Looks to Expand Mentor Program
Photo Courtesy of NYC Mentors Michael and Jonathan Manta By Forum Staff Howard Beach high school student, Michael Manta, last year established his own 501(c)(3)…
Abandoned Hamilton Beach House Sinks into Hawtree Basin Inlet
Forum Photo Due to the deterioration of the building, DOB issued an immediate emergency declaration allowing a city contractor to demolish the home. By Michael…
City Pledges to Address Homeless Youth
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The mayor also touted past initiatives taken by his administration to prevent and address youth homelessness, including Marsha’s…
Cabán Leads Katz in too-Close-to-Call Democratic DA Primary
“We won the District Attorney’s Office!” Tiffany Cabán exclaimed on Election Day. Photo Courtesy of the Cabán Campaign By Michael V. Cusenza It has been characterized…
Cuomo, Lawmakers Hail ‘Most Productive Legislative Session in Modern History’
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “You are going to have to go back and study the history books to come up with a…
Exit Stage Left
No place on Earth does political theater like New York City. Well, maybe D.C. But that’s largely a product of mind-blowing dysfunction. This week, we…
Ulrich Takes Aim at Hizzoner in Announcing Bid for Public Advocate
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Councilman Eric Ulrich this week announced his intention to run in the special election for Public Advocate. By…