City Launches Homeless Advocacy Project
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The Street Homeless Advocacy Project will be led by Norman Siegel (pictured) and Robert Hayes. By Forum Staff…
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Governor Announces Latest Monkeypox Vaccine Distribution Following 2B Allocation from Washington
File Photo In this phase of vaccine distribution, NYSDOH has allocated 2,000 of its doses to New York City, given the high number of cases…
Hochul Announces Crackdown to Combat Wage Theft
Photo Courtesy of Don Pollard/Office of the Governor “Unscrupulous employers and contractors who choose to do business in New York are on notice that we…
Feds File Civil Complaint against Vascular Care Company Alleging Massive Fraud
Photo Courtesy of Clara Barton High School Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Breon Peace By Forum Staff The United States recently filed a civil complaint in federal…
Five Indicted for Allegedly Operating Open-Air Drug Market in Jamaica
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz Search warrants yielded an inventory of drugs and guns. By Forum Staff Four men, including a father and son, have…
Bragg(ing) Rights: Victims Pay the Price
Ariola represents City Council District 32 By Joann Ariola By now I’m sure that you’ve all heard about the case of Jose Alba. For those…
Fresh Meadows Woman becomes First Female Eagle Scout in The World’s Borough
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng Chow and Rep. Meng By Michael V. Cusenza Fresh Meadows resident Kayla Chow is a pioneer. The Cardozo High School…
Addabbo, Ariola Team-up for Free Rain Barrel Giveaway in Howard Beach
Photo Courtesy of Google On Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents who register with Addabbo’s office will be able to collect…
Pol Vows to Keep Pushing Prenatal Vitamins Bill
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Ragesoss Prenatal vitamins can have several health benefits for both mother and child. By Michael V. Cusenza A bill aimed at ensuring…
R.I.P. Tony Sirico
The Forum, like millions of fans across the world, was saddened to hear that actor Tony Sirico had died on Friday, July 8. Most associate…
Parks Double as COVID Test Distribution Sites
Photo Courtesy of Google Liberty Pool at 173rd Street and 106th Avenue. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams, the NYC Test & Trace Corps (Test…
Grant to Boost STEM Education
Photo Courtesy of Mayoral Photography Office Pfizer Inc. donated a $1.5 million grant to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. By Forum Staff…
New Administration Appointments to Promote Mental Health of NYers Every Day: Adams
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “With these new appointments, we will tackle this longstanding and long-ignored crisis with compassion, urgency, and forward-thinking solutions,”…
Borough to Honor 1961 Freedom Riders from Queens
File Photo The Freedom Riders celebration is set for Tuesday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at Borough Hall. By Forum Staff Six decades after their…
Guest Column: Poor Police Work is Letting Rapists go Free
Photo Courtesy of Christine McDonald Christine McDonald By Christine McDonald There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds someone in America…