Pols Pan Proposed Astoria Power Plant Overhaul
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Elected officials and concerned Astoria residents rallied on Friday in opposition to the proposed overhaul of the Astoria NRG power plant….
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Apply for Grants to Help Maintain Parks
File Photo The Forest Park Trust Inc. is among the Queens NYC Green Fund Direct Relief Grantees. By Forum Staff The City Parks Foundation, the independent, nonprofit…
DA Katz, Police Commissioner Shea Applaud Expansion of ‘Saturday Night Lights’ Program
Photo Courtesy of Google One of the new Saturday Night Lights sites in Queens is the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council at the Boys and Girls…
Former Lawyer Charged with Bilking Clients out of more than $1M in Down Payments
Photo Courtesy of Google According to the charges, in the summer of 2016, one of the victims, a woman, responded to an internet listing for…
Brooklyn Resident Indicted for Allegedly Killing Man following Foot Chase
File Photo “Using a weapon cannot be the new norm for resolving grievances or disputes,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda…
Three Men Indicted in Shooting Death of Bronx Man in Rufus King Park
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/DanTD “Gun violence has no place in New York City or anywhere,” City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said. By Forum Staff Queens…
Several Council Candidates Celebrate Recent Primary Wins
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Meng (c.), borough leaders, and Democrat City Council candidates thanked supporters last week in front of the Murray Hill…
Network of Drug Dealers, Gun Traffickers Taken Down after Long-Term Investigation
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz’s Office Police recovered firearms, cocaine, heroin, heroin laced with fentanyl and other illicit drugs during the long-term operation. By Michael…
Ariola Set to Take on Singh in Historic Battle for Council District 32 Seat
File Photo Joann Ariola By Michael V. Cusenza “For the first time ever, my district will be represented by a woman next year,” Councilman Eric…
FLAG Day for Lindenwood Teacher
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) on Friday presented a citation of recognition to Cheryl Rizzo, a teacher from PS 232 in Lindenwood, who recently…
Mayor, City Council Reach Agreement on FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “This budget is a historic investment in New York City and it’s exactly how we will achieve a recovery for…
Deficiencies in Efforts to Combat Illegal Curb Cuts, Driveways: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Comptroller Stringer’s audit found that with respect to curb cuts and driveways, DOB did not adequately oversee its processes for responding to…
Borough President Releases Community Board Demographic Report
Photo Courtesy of BP Richards’s Office “This year’s new community board appointment class is unprecedentedly diverse and represents an important first step in ameliorating the demographic disparities that…
Be Aware of Delays in Processing Times for Passports: Meng
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State Operational issues involving other service partners have impacted when the State Department receives passport applications for processing….
NYC311 Service Expanded into Subway System
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “This enables vulnerable New Yorkers in the subway system to be connected to the 311 system and all…