Cuomo’s Green New Deal Included in 2019 Executive Budget
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor “Climate change is a reality, and the consequences of delay are a matter of life and death,”…
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Fresh Meadows Man Charged with Killing Wife, Slashing Daughter
Photo Courtesy of Google The vicious attack occurred at the Hussain family home on 69th Avenue in Fresh Meadows. By Forum Staff The Fresh Meadows…
Bookkeeper Gets 17-Year Prison Sentence for Acid Attack and $750K+ Theft
Photo Courtesy of Healing Arts Initiative Victim Rev. D. Alexandra Dyer By Forum Staff A former bookkeeper who stole more than $750,000 in funds from…
Planet Fitness Open for Business as Concerns are Raised Regarding Permits
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The latest Planet Fitness franchise is located on Cross Bay Boulevard near 160th Avenue. By Michael V. Cusenza The…
Ozone Park Man Charged in Gunpoint Rape
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Suspect George Persaud By Forum Staff An Ozone Park man has been charged with raping a woman last month in Jamaica,…
Cuomo’s Ninth State of the State Advances ‘Justice for All’ Agenda
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Cuomo delivered his State of the State address and unveiled his latest budget proposal on Tuesday in…
De Blasio Touts Accomplishments, Ambitious Ideas in Sixth State of the City
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “These goals are not utopian. They are not unreachable. They are achievable, here in New York City,” Mayor…
Civic Set to Host Rally to Demand Action to Combat Increasing Coastal Flooding in Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach
File Photo “Our community here in South Queens has been plagued by persistent flooding for far too long,” said Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach)….
Council Approves Bill to Reduce Burden of Awning Sign Violations
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and the City Council passed a number of bills at last week’s Stated Meeting. By…
Area Officials Hail Election Reform Legislation
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) praised the legislative package as “long overdue action on sensible, effective,…
DREAMS SING TRUE…
Forum photos courtesy of Goodheart Ending on a high note at an outdoor gig, John Mandelino (l) and Clem Buonocore (r) have apparently found their…
COMMON CONSENSUS
The lights may be out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean no one is home. The federal government may be shut down, but that doesn’t necessarily…
City Expands NYC Ferry System
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The NYC Ferry will serve all five boroughs by 2020, according to Mayor de Blasio. By Forum Staff…
Miller Launches ‘Valentines for Vets’ Drive
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) recently kicked off his 10th annual Valentines for Veterans drive to benefit the residents of…
Shutdown Affecting Opioid Fight: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gamblinman22 Suboxone is an opioid medication used to treat opioid addiction and is prescribed by physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants…