Ulrich Urges Congress to Grant Wounded Vets Free Admission to National Parks
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office “Our government should make every effort to commemorate the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform,” Councilman…
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In State Budget Testimony, Stringer Blasts Trump, Congress for ‘Punishing States like Ours’
Photo Courtesy of #CLOSErikers Stringer said “this President and this Congress are determined to punish states like ours, by crippling our economic competitiveness and our…
NYC Clarifies Sanctuary City Policy
Photo Courtesy of TOT Private Consulting According to the administration, the guidance clarifies the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration…
MTA Police Dept. Names Four Explosive-Detection Dogs after NYPD Cops Killed in Line of Duty
Photos Courtesy of NYPD The stirring words of George Graham Vest are featured beneath each canine’s portrait: “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can…
‘Lavern’s Law’ Set to Become Official in New York
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Heastie, Cuomo, and Flanagan announced in January that a three-way agreement had been reached on “Lavern’s Law.”…
Supreme Court Decision Looms Large as State Senate Hosts Hearing on Legalizing Sports Betting in NY
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Addabbo is the ranking member of the Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee. By Michael V. Cusenza While the…
DOT Publishes Mammoth Light Rail Study Report
Photo Courtesy of Dallas Area Rapid Transit The study examines the feasibility of returning passenger service, via light rail (pictured), to the Lower Montauk Branch…
Addabbo is Open Book at Ozone Park School for World Read Aloud Day
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) on Thursday narrated the children’s book “The Happy Faces Leave Home” for…
Miller Demands LIRR Strictly Use ‘Cleanest’ Locomotives in Queens
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin The move to have LIRR use only Tier 4 Switch Duty cycle locomotives “is in the best interest of my…
All Patrol Officers to Wear Body Cams by End of Year: City
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker holds up a body-worn camera. By Forum Staff The City Police Department…
Borough Couple Indicted for Second Time as Alleged Sex Traffickers for Pimping Two Young Women
Courtesy of Backpage In the earlier case, Jackson and Guerrero allegedly took photos of the victim and posted them on backpage.com to advertise the victim…
Far Rockaway Man in Failed Rikers Island Jailbreak Gets 16 Years to Life for Burglarizing Borough Homes
Courtesy of Facebook According to Brown, a second search warrant was executed on Hill’s Facebook account, which contained photos of many of the stolen property…
Jamaica Man Convicted of Murder in Violent 2014 Home Invasion
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By Forum Staff A St. Albans resident has been charged with murder, assault and other crimes in the death of…
Katz Sets ‘Roadmap’ and Vision for the Future of Queens in State of the Borough Speech
Photos Courtesy of the Office of Borough Presient Melinda Katz By Michael V. Cusenza Though still hobbled by a recent major knee injury, Queens Borough…