ACS Urges Families to Practice ‘Safe Sleep’ Tips
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Carin Araujo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report finding unsafe bedding as the leading cause of sudden…
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Industry, Union Call on Congress to Pass ‘Save Hotel Jobs Act’
Photo Courtesy of Google Urban hotels ended January down 66 percent in room revenue compared to last year. By Forum Staff The American Hotel &…
NYPD Highway Cop Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver
Courtesy of NYPD Fellow officers salute Anastasios Tsakos as his body is transported by NYPD vehicles. By Michael V. Cusenza A 14-year veteran City cop…
Addabbo Raises Concern over New Marijuana Laws at Civic Meeting
File Photo Sen. Addabbo voiced his displeasure with the new Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. By Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard…
Richmond Hill Man Charged in Fatal Crashes
Photo Courtesy of Google Singh was behind the wheel of a 2018 Honda Accord going eastbound on Atlantic Avenue when he allegedly ran a red…
Howard Beach Hero
For its #superheroSaturday this past weekend, the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic selected Louisa Martini Gaskel. We’ll let the civic tell you why: “Our civic has…
Mayor Presents $98.6B City Recovery Budget, Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “A recovery for all of us starts by investing in working families across New York City. The pandemic…
City Launches Help for Small Biz
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “As the city continues on its journey to recovery, it is critical that we make small businesses the central focus of…
Council Set to Vote on Package of Bills Targeting Deliveries in NYC
Photo Courtesy of Emil Cohen/NY City Council The council will vote on the package of bills at its next stated meeting, which is set for…
City Announces Return of Curbside Composting
Photo Courtesy of DSNY Thursday’s announcement means curbside composting and seasonal leaf collections are being restored nearly a year ahead of schedule. By Forum Staff The City…
Schumer Touts $28B Restaurant Relief Program
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office “Getting federal dollars into the hands of struggling small businesses, like restaurants across New York City and Long Island,…
Pols Applaud as COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Passes Senate
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office “Everybody in our country deserves to feel safe, and that includes the Asian American community,” Rep. Meng said Thursday….
Jamaica Man Indicted after Shelter Brawl Ends with One Dead
Photo Courtesy of Google The fight started just outside Garden Inn & Suites in Jamaica. By Forum Staff A borough grand jury has indicted a…
After Petition Snafu, Ariola Poised to Represent GOP in November for Council District 32 Seat
Photo Courtesy of Ariola Campaign “The Board of Elections held a fair and open hearing to determine the validity of the petitions submitted. Their findings…
Bus Countdown Clocks Coming to South Queens
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten Councilman Ulrich said the clocks “will greatly improve commutes for residents and visitors alike.” By Forum Staff City Councilman Eric…