Addabbo Podcast Shows Libraries Love
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) recently hosted a special edition of his podcast, “Where Do We Go from Here?” in celebration…
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New 102nd Precinct CO is a Pioneer
The City Police Department this week named Capt. Pratima Maldonado as the new commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct. Maldonado is the first Sikh woman…
DOJ Dismisses Mayor Adams Indictment
By Michael V. Cusenza The U.S. Justice Department this week dismissed all charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Hizzoner was indicted in Manhattan back in September…
Council Leaders Blast Adams Immigration Memo
By Michael V. Cusenza City Hall distributed a memo to municipal employees weeks ago that provided guidance on in-person interactions with non-local law enforcement, including…
AG Secures $6.9M in Refunds from CityMD for New Yorkers Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Testing
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James on Tuesday announced that her office has secured over $6.9 million in refunds and $7 million in…
Glendale Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Federal Judge
By Michael V. Cusenza A Glendale man on Monday pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with threatening to assault and murder a United States…
NY Medicaid System Improperly Paid over $16M in Claims: Report
By Forum Staff The State Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month period that started in…
City Urges New Yorkers to Sign up for Free Tax Prep Services
By Forum Staff The Adams administration on Friday urged all eligible New Yorkers to file their taxes for free through “NYC Free Tax Prep.” NYC…
City Invests in Expanding Apprenticeships
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Friday awarded $2.1 million to nine organizations to create, expand, and implement apprenticeships in diverse sectors and connect…
Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud on the Rise: FBI, Postal Inspectors
By Michael V. Cusenza Check fraud is on the rise, with a significant volume enabled through mail theft, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S….
Resorts World NYC Makes Public Case for Expansion
In an effort to bolster its plans for casino expansion in South Ozone Park, Resorts World New York City recently opened the Experience Center, which…
Day Care Abuse Indictment Rattles Borough
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that a married couple has been indicted for allegedly abusing nine infants and toddlers…
Rockwood Park, Belle Harbor among 50 Most Expensive NYC Neighborhoods
By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens communities Rockwood Park and Belle Harbor are among the 50 most expensive in the Big Apple, according to a…
Major Crime Continues to Decline: NYPD
By Forum Staff City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Tuesday that the Big Apple experienced significant reductions in crime and violence during the first…
DSNY Busts Illegal Dumpers
City Sanitation Department cameras recently captured images of a pair of individuals dumping old mattresses on the side of a road in the middle of…