Borough President Announces Diverse New 2022 Class of Community Board Appointments
Photo Courtesy of Borough President Richards “I could not be prouder to appoint such a dynamic, diverse class of public servants to our network of…
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Addabbo Touts Bill to Tackle Vacant Dwellings
File Photo “Vacant properties are not only an eyesore in neighborhoods, but they can also become the site of undesirable mischief or criminal behavior,” Sen….
City to Provide 6.3 Million Free At-Home COVID Tests
Mayor Eric Adams and City health leaders on Friday called on all members of Congress to appropriate more than $15 billion in emergency funding for…
Adams Announces Campaign of Digital Billboards in Florida Denouncing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “I am the mayor of New York City, but I have a message for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community —…
City Launches New ‘Get Local NYC’ Tourism Campaign
Photo Courtesy of NYC & Company Creative assets from the campaign can be found at https://spaces.hightail.com/space/XrhpfixEcR. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the…
Members of Congressional Black Caucus Call for Senate Vote on EQUAL Act
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Jeffries “The EQUAL Act will help reverse engineer the tragic legacy of the failed war on drugs which has devastated lives,…
Correction Officers Charged with Conspiring to Accept Bribes, Smuggle Contraband into Rikers Island
File Photo At least two DOC officers were arrested this week. By Forum Staff Two criminal complaints were unsealed Tuesday in Brooklyn federal court charging…
Adams Completes Initial Portion of Effort to Connect Homeless with Social Services
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “We have the resources and a moral obligation to help our fellow New Yorkers, and not just walk…
Pope Accepts Retirement of Diocese of Brooklyn’s Auxiliary Bishop Sanchez
Photo courtesy of DeSales Media Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Paul Sanchez By Forum Staff Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Diocese of Brooklyn’s Auxiliary Bishop…
Postal Banking Act to Provide Financial Services to Underbanked Americans: Pols
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand “The Postal Banking Act is a simple solution to a complex problem—it would offer basic financial services at post offices…
Over 150 Partners to Participate in Largest-Ever Car-Free NYC Earth Day Celebration
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “Earth Day is when we can all commit to protecting our Earth – and one way we can…
Mitchell Katz Confirmed to Lead Health + Hospitals
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “It’s an honor to serve all New Yorkers who need our care,” Dr. Katz said. By Forum Staff…
MTA Releases Queens Bus Network Redesign’s New Draft Plan
Photo Courtesy of Marc Hermann/MTA “Queens families rely heavily on bus service that can often lack in efficiency and reliability, especially in our many transit…
Op-Ed: Fighting for those who Fight for Us
Ariola represents the 32nd Council District By City Councilwoman Joann Ariola We all look to New York’s Bravest, the members of the Fire Department of…
Conduit Crash Claims Woman, 19
On Friday, at approximately 9:10 p.m. police responded to a 911 call of a car accident on South Conduit Avenue in the vicinity of 125th…