With Liberty and Justice for All
This week’s editorial was prompted by the most vehement and disturbed expression from The Forum’s readership community that this newspaper has seen in over forty…
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Ariola Looks Forward to Continued Partnership with Rockaway Community Boathouse
By Forum Staff With budget season now upon us, Councilwoman Joann Ariola is looking forward to another year of partnership with Rockaway’s Community Boathouse. Through…
Howard Beach GOP Club Supports Sullivan
The Ronald Reagan Republican Club of Howard Beach recently kicked off the new year with a well-attended meeting to support District 23 Assembly candidate, retired…
Richards Announces $30.5M in Capital Funding for Borough Schools
By Forum Staff Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on Monday announced his allocation of more than $30.49 million in capital funding for borough schools in…
City Launches NYC School Bus App
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David Banks on Friday launched the new, citywide NYC School Bus App…
Drop off Valentine’s Day Cards, Donations for Area Veterans at Pols’ Offices
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) is partnering with community organizations and elected officials to collect items for the elderly and disabled…
Adams Discusses Two Council Bills that Could Impact Public Safety
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday afternoon discussed two bills that he has said will have an impact on public safety. Intro….
Mayor Vetoes ‘How Many Stops’ Bill
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday vetoed Intro. 586-A, which could make the five boroughs less safe by forcing New York City Police…
Schumer Launches New Warning to Parents re: Nicotine Pouches that Target Teens
By Forum Staff Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday called on the FDA and the FTC to investigate “ZYN,” a highly addictive nicotine pouch that…
Adams Announces Record Number of Affordable Homes Created in 2023
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced that his administration has broken records for producing much-needed affordable housing amid a severe housing shortage…
Adams Announces 14 Judicial Appointments and Reappointments
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced 14 judicial appointments and reappointments to Family Court, Criminal Court, and Civil Court. Specifically, Adams appointed…
ACS Doubles Number of ‘CARES’ Units in Two Years
By Forum Staff On Tuesday, the City Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Jess Dannhauser announced that, in two years, the agency has more than doubled…
City Imposes Curfew at Four Migrant Shelters
By Michael V. Cusenza Responding to skyrocketing complaints about migrant panhandling, the City this week imposed a curfew at four shelters, including two in Queens….
We Need More Fed Money for Flooding: Meng
By Michael V. Cusenza Following a miserable weekend that left Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach once again submerged, one borough pol is asking D.C. for…
Lindenwood Burglar Apprehended
Even a community yet again deluged by flood waters had reason to cheer last weekend as area cops caught up to and cuffed a man…