Richards Rips Social-Distancing Enforcement
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Reed/NY City Council City Councilman Donovan Richards. By Michael V. Cusenza City cops are using social-distancing enforcement as a pretext to…
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Stringer Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ over Contact Tracing Responsibilities
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “The decision to transfer what have long been key functions of DOHMH, especially in the midst of a…
Mayor Launches Citywide Antibody Survey
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “While antibody tests are not a fix-all solution,” Mayor de Blasio said,“they will give our communities the knowledge…
State Expands Access to COVID-19 Testing to Hardest-Hit Communities
Photo Courtesy of Google Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica. By Michael V. Cusenza Responding to surveys showing that low-income and minority communities are suffering…
Taste-less
The popular borough gastronomy event Queens Taste has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Queens Economic Development Corporation recently announced. The organizers, QEDC…
Increase Funding to Local Businesses: Pols
File Photo “America’s smallest businesses are the heart of local economies, and they urgently need assistance to survive the economic crisis caused by this pandemic,”…
Pols Propose $67B for NY
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Lowey’s Office “This vital aid is absolutely necessary to protect essential health, public safety, education, and other jobs and services in…
Bill would Help Heroic Families get Benefits
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act would ensure that families of first responders lost to COVID-19 are able to quickly access…
Whitestone Grocers Charged with Price Gouging
Photo Courtesy of Queens DA’s Office The defendants allegedly sold medical face masks from a Whitestone grocery store at an inflated price. By Forum Staff…
City Names First Streets to be Used for Social Distancing among Pedestrians, Cyclists
Photo Courtesy of Google This week, Freedom Drive between Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in Forest Park was among the streets opened to socially…
Crime, Suicides on Rise in Queens
File Photo Car thefts and burglaries are up in the 106th Precinct. By Michael V. Cusenza Suicides and many felony crimes are on the rise…
Gun Show
A recent intra-NYPD joint investigation led to the confiscation of dozens of guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The 106th Precinct Field Intelligence Office…
Cross Bay Bridge Toll Rebate Postponed
File Photo “Just because the rebate is on pause like the rest of us, does not mean we will not fight to make sure it’s…
Food Finally Gets to Seniors at Co-Op
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office “At a time like this, our community always steps up for those who are the most vulnerable, and…
Lead by Example
Taking daily drives has truly been one of the failsafe mechanisms of coping these days. During the drives we can truly appreciate some of the…