Pols Urge President to Expand Access to COVID Rapid Testing
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “There is no time to waste, and widespread and affordable access to rapid tests will be an integral…
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FEMA Pays New York $1B for COVID Costs
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer Senator Schumer said the funding provides a 100 percent reimbursement that covers things like PPE, patient care, equipment, staffing needs…
Infants Should Never Sleep with Blankets or in Beds, Even in Cold Weather: ACS
Photo Courtesy of ACS Every year about 40 or more babies across the five boroughs die from suffocation and other preventable sleep-related injuries. By Forum…
More than $6M in Fed Funding Secured for NY to Help Law Enforcement, State Court System
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer “I am proud to deliver this investment to help local law enforcement stop online child predators, reduce the backlog of…
‘Stay Safe and Stay Open’ School Plan Launches this Week
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Banks visit a City public school. By Forum Staff Former Mayor Bill de…
Pol Touts Water Safety Law
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato “We will save lives with this legislation,” Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard…
106th Precinct Welcomes Eight Rookies
The commanding officer of the 106th Precinct on Wednesday announced that eight rookie cops have been assigned to the South Queens precinct. “They are eager…
Hochul Announces Winter Surge Plan 2.0
Photo Courtesy of Don Pollard/Office of the Governor “We can get through this surge through targeted actions, partnerships with local leaders, and by taking common…
Schumer Urges Biden Administration to Direct COVID Antiviral Drugs to NY
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer Senator Schumer said that New York will not have enough supply of new COVID antivirals to meet the current need…
Two Men Charged in Hollis Stabbing Death
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “This kind of violence and lawlessness is creating havoc and heartache in our communities, and it must end,” DA Katz…
City Cleanup Corps has Removed More than One Million Trash Bags
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “City Cleanup Corps members have been valuable partners in our shared mission of keeping our city clean and…
Tunnel to Towers Pays off Mortgages on Homes of 14 NY and NJ First Responders
Photo Courtesy of Tunnel to Towers NYPD Police Officer Dave Guevara and his wife Lakisha Guevara By Forum Staff The Tunnel to Towers Foundation recently…
Flushing Woman Charged with Killing Man Found Dead in her Bed in September
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim was shot in Deng’s bedroom in her apartment on 39th Avenue near Union Street. BY Forum Staff A Flushing…
Mobile Sports Betting to Launch Later this Month: Addabbo
File Photo State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach), chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. By Michael V. Cusenza While a…
Ariola Releases Plan for her First 100 Days in Office
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola Councilwoman Ariola released her 100-day plan on Sunday. By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) this week…