Nursing Homes to Swiftly Report Virus Cases
Photo Courtesy of Google Forty-three residents at the New Franklin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility in Flushing have succumbed to COVID-19. By Michael V. Cusenza Nursing…
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Ignorance Is…Lethal
As the weeks of quarantine start to mount up, there is no doubt that we are feeling the pressure of the limitations imposed by Covid-19….
Sting Operation Nabs PPE Mask Price Gougers
Photo Courtesy of 3M Three Queens residents have been arrested for allegedly selling 1,000 R95 medical masks at 10-times the regular price. By Forum Staff…
Food for the Finest
The Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club on Friday packed and delivered individually wrapped meals for all of the officers patrolling the southern borough communities…
Outbreak Highlights Tale of 2 Cities: Analysis
File Photo “The COVID-19 outbreak has laid bare the deep, systemic inequities that run through our city and has exposed how the right to basic…
At First-Ever Remote Meeting, Council Set to Introduce COVID-19 Relief Package
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council All of the bills were scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday at the council’s first-ever remote Stated Hearing….
Halt Utility Shut-offs during Crisis: Pols
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza In the letter, the elected officials pointed out that losing access to basic utilities including running water, electricity, heat,…
Tips for Flying during Pandemic
Photo Courtesy of TSA You can bring that hand sanitizer and individually-packaged alcohol or anti-bacterial wipes in carry-on or checked luggage. By Forum Staff As…
The Forum Rides with the Bunny and the Balloonatic as They Spread Holiday Cheer
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams It certainly was a unique Easter. By Michael V. Cusenza Sunday was a unique Easter for myriad reasons. However, The…
Special Delivery!
Proving they are more than just law enforcement officers, two 106th Precinct cops this week were thrust into the roles of midwife and delivery room…
De Blasio Decides to Shutter City Schools
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio said he made “that very tough decision” to keep schools closed for the rest of…
Can’t Forget Quality of Life Issues: Pol
File P hoto “While we are all responsibly quarantining, we cannot forget about the quality of life for our constituents,” Sen. Addabbo said. By Michael…
Struggling NY Airports Set to Get $411M in Federal Funding
File Photo JFK International Airport is scheduled to receive more than $193 million. By Forum Staff New York airports that have been nearly grounded by…
On ‘Drive-by Easter’ & Silver Linings
Several weeks ago, Key Food of Howard Beach used their weekly ad space on the back cover of The Forum to deliver a message. It…
City Allocates $25M in Emergency Funding for Food Providers
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council “We must continue to do everything we can to prevent a hunger crisis in New York City. No…