Addabbo Bills Pass State Senate
File Photo “I am happy to be able to represent my constituents here in Albany when voting on legislation that is aimed at helping and…
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Borough Man is City’s New Top Doc
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Mayor Dr. David Chokshi By Michael V. Cusenza Jackson Heights resident David Chokshi, M.D., is the new commissioner…
Airport Workers, Elected Officials Celebrate Healthy Terminals Act
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic many of my constituents have been employed as airport workers and it is vital…
Hollis Man Charged in Deli Shooting
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Thurston allegedly shot Capers in the abdomen. By Forum Staff A Hollis man has been charged in the shooting of a…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal 2018 Crash
Photo Courtesy of Cannabis Wiki Surveillance video showed Elicier at a strip club earlier in the evening, drinking Hennessy and smoking marijuana, prior to him…
City Budget Analysis Shows Deficit Risk of $543M
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “We must act swiftly to get the City’s revenues and spending back on track,” Comptroller Stringer said. By…
Homeless Man Charged in Attempted Sex Attack in Forest Park
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The victim was attacked in Forest Park on Saturday. By Michael V. Cusenza A homeless man has been charged…
State Suspends Liquor Licenses of 12 Borough Bars for Egregious Violations of Virus-related Regulations
Photo Courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of the Governor “New Yorkers have worked hard to flatten the curve, but the bars and restaurants that ignore public…
Richards Wins Borough President Dem Primary as Challenger Upsets Assemblyman Miller
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Richards’ Office Councilman Donovan Richards By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) has emerged victorious from the large field…
DON’T WALK THE LINE
Maintaining clear thinking during the pandemic/BLM era is presumably a great challenge for all. The situation is compounded by the apparent collapse of reliable leadership…
‘Needless Inaction’ in Senate has Put Millions of New Yorkers on Edge of Economic Cliffs: Schumer
File Photo “The extra $600 each week, for many, will help keep them in their homes, allow them to purchase medication, pay rent or help…
Veteran Bills Pass Senate
File Photo Addabbo appreciates military service members at one of his recent Veterans BBQs. By Forum Staff Three bills aimed at treating and supporting U.S….
JFK, LaGuardia Using New Screening Tech
Photo Courtesy of TSA A CAT unit reads a driver’s license that was inserted into the unit and indicates that this license has expired and…
City Launches NYC Recovery Data Partnership
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “As we recover from COVID-19 and build a fairer city, it’s essential that we make decisions based in…
Man Indicted for Defrauding Medicine Company
File Photo “Khaimov allegedly stole millions of dollars from a program that was established to assist patients in need of high-cost medication,” said Acting Brooklyn…