Dads, Daughters and ’Dos at PS 97
Photo Courtesy of PS 97 “Tress” is more, some fathers learned, at PS 97’s Dads Do Your Daughters’ Hair event on Monday in Woodhaven. “Our…
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Borough WWII Hero Honored at Home
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Bob Holden’s Office Elected officials, civic leaders, and grateful South Queens residents join hosts City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and…
District 28 Residents Mull Budget Projects
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Adams’ Office City Councilwoman Adrienne Adams By Forum Staff Residents of City Council District 28 in South Queens will soon have…
State Pols’ New Bill Takes on Puppy Mills
Photo Courtesy of ASPCA “By ensuring that pet stores can offer only rescues for adoption, this legislation will protect consumers, help to shut down the…
MTA Praises Progress of Train Speed
Photo Courtesy MTA New York City Transit New York City Transit President Andy Byford tries to hitch a ride on the No. 1 Train. By…
Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cig Flavors Now: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Groupon According to a 2016 report, e-cigarettes are marketed by promoting flavors that appeal to youth—including candy, fruit flavorings, whipped cream, even…
City, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Partial Rockaway Beach Restoration
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver survey the Rockaway Beach surf from the boardwalk. By Michael…
City Should Run Transit System: Council Speaker
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Council Speaker Johnson delivered his debut State of the City address on Tuesday at LaGuardia Community College in…
Bill Calls for Study prior to Shelter Sitings
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato called Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to address homelessness “misguided and irresponsible.” By Michael V. Cusenza…
State Budget Director Re-releases Blistering Open Letter on Amazon
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Office of the Governor State Budget Director Robert Mujica By Michael V. Cusenza Last Friday, it seems, was the unofficial day…
City Medics Push for Equal Pay
Pheffer Amato’s Office Several unions representing more than 4,700 members of the City Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Service urged Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday…
Senate, Assembly Approve ‘Revenge Porn’ Bill
File Photo Assemblyman Miller noted, “New York is sending a clear message that consent and bodily autonomy are just as important online as they are…
No Mo
Unique. Revolutionary. Awesome. Infinite. The power of the internet is all that and even more superlatives. However, as we have documented in this space plenty…
Legislation Would Authorize New School Bus Safety Cameras
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Derek Felon The bill allows for the use of mobile cameras mounted on school buses, as well as stationary cameras. By…
Leader of Borough-Based Nonprofit Group Cops to Role in Immigration Fraud Scheme
Photo Courtesy of JCS Immigration and Visa Law By Michael V. Cusenza The leader of a Rego Park-based nonprofit has admitted to her role in…