PLEASE HELP !
By Patricia Adams Please step up to the plate. That’s what the family of well-known Ozone Howard Little League coach, Guy Losito, is asking from…
News
Cops Clear up False Reports of Shooting on Cross Bay Boulevard
Forum Photo Courtesy by Nick Rotundo Police were at the scene conducting an investigation for hours after taking a motorist into custody following the shooting…
De Blasio’s $89B Executive Budget Pushes ‘Fairness’ Doctrine, but Critics Cry Foul
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office In this year’s budget rollout, Mayor de Blasio also touted the current “strong” City economy. By Michael V….
Bill Calls for Residential Parking Program in NYC
File Photo The proposed legislation calls for the City DOT to develop a program aimed at helping a large majority of local residents secure a…
EDITORIAL: Cars for Concern
It seems that over the last few years a certain segment of Gotham’s population has been clearly targeted—by opportunistic elected officials, advocates for “the wronged,”…
Provisions in FAA Act Seek to Combat Airplane Noise over Queens
File Photo The bill’s provisions include the authorization of the FAA initiative to develop technologies that reduce aircraft noise. The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act,…
Council Approves Package of Environmental Protection Bills
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/William Alatriste Council Environmental Committee Chairman Costa Constantinides sponsored two pieces of legislation dedicated to wind energy. By Michael V….
Transit Advocate Retires from Day Job Serving the City
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Hearty congratulations to 106th Precinct Police Officer Phil McManus who served his last tour of duty on Friday, April 27, after…
New State Budget Increases Education, Healthcare Funding—and ‘Backdoor Borrowing’ Deals: DiNapoli
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office Comptroller DiNapoli recently released his Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Enacted Budget. By Forum Staff State Comptroller…
City Launches Online Bail Payment System
Courtesy of City Department of Correction To use the new online bail payment system, visit nyc.gov/doc/lookup. By Forum Staff The City’s online bail payment system…
Replace Social Security Cards Online: Feds
File Photo By Forum Staff If you’ve lost your Social Security card, or had it stolen, you can now use the My Social Security online…
Addabbo, City to Host Property Tax Event for Seniors, Disabled
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “Seniors and individuals with disabilities are often times taken advantage of in the housing and renting markets, so it…
Borough Small Biz Owners Win Big at Casino Contest
Photo Courtesy of Imani Murray/RWCNYC Smooth Pops founderMovitzsa Simmons and son. By Forum Staff Three borough small business owners took home large cash prizes on…
Queens Village Man Charged with Possessing Arsenal of Illegal Weapons
Photo Courtesy of Primary Arms Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun similar to the one that allegedly was seized on Thursday. By Forum Staff A 44-year-old Queens Village…
Flushing Man Gets 24 Years in Prison for Savage Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Wife
File Photo Josefina Mendoza was stabbed more than 300 times in an apartment near Jamaica Avenue and 184th Street. By Forum Staff After viciously stabbing…