Cuomo Signs Legislative Package that Supports Empire State Veterans
Photo Courtesy of the Governor’s Office Cuomo Marched in the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan on Saturday. By Forum Staff Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday…
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Brooklyn Queens Connector Streetcar Unveiled
Photo Courtesy of Friends of the Brooklyn Queens Connector The prototype car was unveiled at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. By Michael V. Cusenza The group…
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERS
While we realize that just four weeks ago in this valued space we decided to spotlight the great work of the New York chapter of…
Resorts World has Contributed $2B+ to State Education Coffers to Date
File Photo It was revealed this week that Resorts World Casino New York City as now provided more than $2 billion in revenue to New…
Demetrius Blackwell Convicted of NYPD Det. Brian Moore’s Murder
File Photo Blackwell shot and kill ed Moore in May 2015. By Forum Staff The killer who gunned down two NYPD officers while they were…
Addabbo Urges Cuomo to Sign Medication Disposal Site Bill into Law
Photo Courtesy of CVS Health “We need to make it easier for consumers to dispose of unwanted medications in a safe and secure manner, and…
New Law Allows Vets and Others to Access NY’s Medical Marijuana Program
File Photo By some estimates, Addabbo said, up to 19,000 patients in New York diagnosed with PTSD could be eligible to access the medical marijuana program. By…
Police Looking for Casino Theft Duo
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Area cops this week reached out to the public for help in identifying two men wanted for questioning in connection with…
MTA Set to Launch Access-A-Ride E-Hail Booking App
Photo Courtesy of MTA The MTA unified smartphone application for all Access-A-Ride services is being developed now for a mid-2016 release. By Forum Staff The Metropolitan…
Schumer Calls on Homeland Security to Review TSA Employee Training Methods, Equipment Testing
File Photo “The continued TSA security failures at airports across the country are highly concerning and a major threat we must neutralize,” Sen. Schumer said. By…
NY Elected Officials Blast GOP Tax Plan
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (at podium), Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velazquez, and Mayor De Blasio rallied in Manhattan against the…
Katz now Accepting Applications to Serve on Borough Community Boards
File Photo Queens has 14 of the city’s 59 community boards. By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is accepting applications from qualified and neighborhood-minded…
Senator Secures $50K for Free Immigration and Housing Legal Services
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office “I am determined to fight Trump and his un-American, anti-immigrant policies that deeply hurt our communities and our hard-working…
Man Sentenced to Up To 12 Years in Prison for Forcing Teen Into Prostitution
By Forum Staff A Bronx man has been sentenced to 6-12 years in prison, for forcing his 18-year-old victim into performing sex acts with strangers…
Ulrich Cruises to Victory over Scala Incumbent Councilman Earns Third Term
Photos Courtesy of Michael V. Cusenza and the Ulrich Campaign By Michael V. Cusenza After an intriguing race that featured everything from issue-evolutions to obscene…