MTA all Aboard Rockaway Rail Line Study
PHOTO: MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast has informed Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie that the agency supports a feasibility study into reactivating the long-defunct Rockaway Beach Rail Line….
Government
Cuomo Heralds Passage of ‘Groundbreaking’ State Budget
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Jim Malatras, director of State Operations, last week discussed highlights of the new budget. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael…
Resorts World to Receive 1,000 More Video Lottery Terminals
PHOTO: Thanks to an agreement between Nassau County OTB and Genting, Resorts World Casino NYC in South Ozone Park is set to receive 1,000 new video…
Council Budget Recommendations Address Services, ‘Inequality’
PHOTO: City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (l.) and Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, have released the Council’s FY 2017 Preliminary Budget Response. Courtesy of…
Meng Urges Congressional Committee to Help Combat Airplane Noise over Queens
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has sent a letter to the chairman and ranking member of a key Congressional committee asking the panel to include specific…
Pol Asks to Add Specific Explosive Detectors at Airports, Subways
PHOTO: According to Sen. Schumer, TATP bombs—ISIS’ “go-to explosive”—are made using hydrogen peroxide and other household chemicals. Courtesy of Google+/Leann Lenzy By Michael V. Cusenza…
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…
Be Mindful of New Tax Breaks: Meng
PHOTO: New tax measures that were signed into law in December benefit borough residents and business owners. Photo Courtesy of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library…
De Blasio Permanently Establishes Mental Health Council
PHOTO: The interagency Mental Health Council is part of ThriveNYC, which is spearheaded by First Lady Chirlane McCray. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office…
Goldfeder Presses Postal Police to Ramp up Efforts to End Fishing
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder is calling on federal law enforcement to work with area NYPD personnel to combat recent reports of mailbox fishing. Forum Photo by Michael V….
Library Presidents Urge City to Restore $65M in Cuts, Address Branch ‘Maintenance Crisis’
PHOTO: New Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott. Courtesy of William Alatriste/NY City Council By Michael V. Cusenza City Library presidents, advocates, and elected officials last…
Assembly Passes Pack of Disaster Relief Bills
PHOTO: The Assembly has approved a package of proposed legislation designed to streamline homeowner insurance payouts, standardize policies and simplify confusing contract language for families…
Ulrich Unveils Plans for Richmond Hill School Expansion
Photo Courtesy of Erich Ulrich/Facebook City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) this week announced plans for a forthcoming building expansion for PS 66 in Richmond…
City Sets up Satellite Veterans’ Affairs Office at Borough Hall
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz and a veteran last week helped celebrate the launch of the new vets’ affairs satellite office at Borough Hall. Courtesy of…
Port Authority Board Authorizes Funds for LaGuardia Airport Project
PHOTO: The Port Authority Board of Commissioners last week voted to advance the LaGuardia Airport modernization project. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza…