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…
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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…
NY Needs More Fed Help: Stringer
By Forum Staff The federal government must step up and deliver relief to New York, City Comptroller Scott Stringer said Tuesday as he released his…
Stop ‘Greedy Coronavirus Crisis Loan Sharks’: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office “History has shown that sharks like these will stop at nothing to entrap people, and so the federal government…
Man Charged with Murdering Mom
Photo Courtesy of Google Responding cops allegedly spotted a trail of blood from the building’s entrance on 68th Street to the apartment in which Carmelita…
Next Bill Must Help Small Grocers: Meng
File Photo “Small grocers provide a unique access point to ensure that those who are food insecure can purchase healthy foods and fresh produce,” Rep….
MTA Shuts Subway Overnight for Cleaning
Photo Courtesy of Patrick Cashin/MTA During the overnight period, the MTA indicated that it will intensify disinfecting operations. By Michael V. Cusenza The Metropolitan Transportation…
NY Elected Officials Call on Trump for More Funding for Safety Net Programs
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council “It cannot be emphasized enough that every funding request in this letter has life and death implications,” Councilwoman…
City to Collaborate with DOD to Help Health Care Workers Cope with Stress
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “To those who are struggling: your city hears you, we see you, and help is on the way,”…
#Recovery4All Calls for Cancellation of Rent, Mortgage Payments during Crisis
By Michael V. Cusenza Community groups across the Center for Popular Democracy network Friday honored May Day, a day of action historically led by workers…
Two Crews of Drug Dealers, Gun Traffickers Dismantled after Long-Term Investigations
Photo Courtesy of Queens DA’s Office The crew that was the subject of “Operation Ace in the Hole” trafficked guns in addition to selling drugs….
State Nixes Plans for Temporary Hospital at Aqueduct Racetrack
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/VCohen Plans to install a temporary 1,000-plus patient overflow hospital on the grounds of Aqueduct Racetrack have been scrapped. By Michael…
DEAR JOHN: Howard Beach Inspires DiLorenzo Family as Johnny Boy Continues to Fight COVID-19
Photo Courtesy of the DiLorenzo Family Northwell LIJ Hospital in Manhasset has been flooded with donations of food and supplies, courtesy of the friends and…
Cuomo Cancels BP Election
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Governor Cuomo has canceled the special election for Queens borough president. By Michael V. Cusenza Governor Andrew Cuomo…