Council Approves Creation of Hit-Run Alert System
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/William Alatriste Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and her colleagues recently voted 47-0 in favor of instituting a public alert system…
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Meng Anti-Stalking Measure Seeks to Protect Friends, Co-Workers of Victims
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Legislation recently proposed by Rep. Meng would expand federal anti-stalking laws. By Michael V. Cusenza U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing)…
Library Lauds New Archives Space, Launch of Digital Records Site
PHOTO: Natalie Milbrodt, who is leading the digitization of archives and oversees metadata services for the Library, hosted a brief tour of the new website on…
Good Government Groups Blast Cuomo’s Ethics Legislation for Lack of Attack on Corruption
PHOTO: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Courtesy of Natalia Briggs/Office of the Governor By Michael V. Cusenza Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation to “curb the power of…
Crackdown on Impaired Driving Gears up for Holiday Weekend
PHOTO: Two weeks ago, Gov. Cuomo directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day. Courtesy…
Katz Calls Cops after Mysterious Facebook Message Mentions Sons
PHOTO: Borough President Katz with Carter (l.) and Hunter earlier this year at a borough parade. Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza A…
Katz-Funded Cameras Installed around Spring Creek Park
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza Eight security cameras purchased with funds allocated by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz were installed by the City Police…
USACE Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Rockaway Reformulation Plan
Photo Courtesy of USACE By Michael V. Cusenza Finally. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last Friday released the highly anticipated Draft Integrated Hurricane Sandy General…
Ulrich Adds Two More Days of Trash Collection in Coleman Square
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich announced on Tuesday that his office has secured funding for additional sanitation service in Coleman Square. Courtesy of NYC.gov By Michael V. Cusenza…
City Makes Case for Preserving Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOTO: The congressional delegation observed a demonstration by the NYPD’s newest explosive detection canine unit. Courtesy of NYPD By Forum Staff Since New York City faces the highest…
Motive Still Unknown as Man is Charged with Murder of Imam and Assistant
PHOTO: Blood and sandals of one of the victims remained at the crime scene at Liberty Avenue and 79th Street on Saturday. Courtesy of Anonymous By…
Karina Reward Fund Soars Past $250,000; Still no suspects or persons of interest
PHOTO: The Karina Vetrano Reward Fund has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars in a week. Courtesy of GoFundMe By Michael V. Cusenza As the…
JFK Airport Active Shooter False Alarm
PHOTO: NYPD Special Operations and Port Authority Police responded on Sunday night to a call of shots fired inside Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport. Courtesy of…
With Nearly 500 City Cases, Mayor Pleads for Federal Zika Funds
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney joined de Blasio on Tuesday in calling on Congress to approve $1.9 billion emergency Zika package. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office…
Pols Push for Fed Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain
PHOTO: Sen. Gillibrand’s call for CDC prescription guidance is the foundation of the bipartisan Preventing Overprescribing for Pain Act, which she and GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito…