Ulrich Reportedly Mulling Lieutenant Governor Run
File Photo Ulrich just embarked on his third and final term on the City Council. By Michael V. Cusenza During his speech last November at…
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Howard Beach, South Ozone Park among Communities Sparking City’s Record Job Growth Numbers
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office “Employment is at a record level and more jobs are being created in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than…
Hey MTA, Clean up Bridge Lot: Pol
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Pheffer Amato called the MTA-owned lot at the base of the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge in Broad…
Organized Crime Operation Maintained Violent Monopoly that Ruled City Towing Industry: Authorities
Photo Courtesy of Manhattan DA’s Office Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance By Forum Staff Seventeen people and 10 companies have been indicted for maintaining an…
Schumer Decries Proposed Cuts to School Safety Programs
Photo Courtesy of the International Center of Photography “We are in a time where we need to do more—not less—to ensure our schools have the…
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Trump DACA Appeal
Photo Courtesy of CUNY DREAMers Monday’s ruling is considered a victory, albeit a temporary one, for DACA recipients. By Michael V. Cusenza Lorem ipsum dolor…
New York Leads ‘States for Gun Safety’ Coalition that Pledges to Share Info on Firearms
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “Rather than wait for the federal government to come to its senses and pass responsible gun safety…
Elder Fraud Sweep Nets 250+ Alleged Crooks: DOJ
Photo Courtesy of FBI FBI Acting Deputy Director David Bowdich delivers remarks on Thursday at press conference announcing elder fraud charges. By Forum Staff More…
City Offers Flu Shot Vouchers for Uninsured and Underinsured Residents
Photo Courtesy of Google The Walgreens at 159-34 Jamaica Ave. is an official City flu shot voucher location. By Forum Staff The City Department of…
Fentanyl Sold by Jamaica Man Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses: Feds
By Forum Staff A Jamaica man has been indicted on charges of conspiring to distribute and distributing more than 40 grams of the powerful narcotic…
TSA to Test New Bomb Detection Technology at Penn Station
Photo Courtesy of TSA One model of the technology shows a “green ghost” image of an individual who has an explosive device concealed on his…
Pheffer Amato Calls for ‘Women of Distinction’ Nominations
File Photo Pheffer Amato said the Women of Distinction Awards are a way to thank “the women of the past who broke down barriers [and]…
Stringer Budget Review Puts Some City Agencies on the Hot Seat
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office The departments of Homeless Services, Education, and Correction made Comptroller Stringer’s inaugural Agency Watch List. By Forum Staff The…
Senator ‘Extremely Concerned’ about Proposed ACS Reimbursement Spending Cap
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office The proposed cap, Peralta said, “will yield grave fiscal consequences” for the City and the children under its care….
Man Convicted in Vicious Slashing and Stabbing Death of Elmhurst Woman
Photo Courtesy of Google The victim’s mangled remains were found by a homeless man off a pathway in Kissena Park, near Colden Street and Laburnum…