In Support of S.6838
Sometimes, it just makes sense. Even in politics. Even in Albany. Late last month, State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) introduced S.6838, legislation that would…
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Police Commissioner Honors Middle Village War Hero
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Earlier this year, McNaughton’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Far Rockaway Street Co-Named in Honor of Slain Detective
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Dozens of City Police Department colleagues recently joined the family and friends of Det. Randolph Holder in Far Rockaway to honor…
Latest NYPD Statistics Show Each Borough Saw a Reduction in Overall Crime in July
Photo Courtesy of NYPD “Public safety will always be a shared responsibility,” Commissioner O’Neill said. By Michael V. Cusenza The latest chapter of the citywide…
Firefighter Marks 50 Years of Service with Broad Channel Volunteer FD
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach; second from l.) on Saturday presented an Assembly Resolution to Edwin Wilmarth,…
Housing Nonprofit Officials now Available to Help Howard Beach Homeowners
Courtesy of NHSQ Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps low-to-moderate income families continue to live in Queens by…
Borough President’s Office Collecting Donations for Homeless Students
File Photo Katz’s recent school supply drives have been highly successful. By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Melinda Katz recently announced that her Office is…
Lhota Announces MTA Leadership Appointments
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin MTA Chairman Joe Lhota By Forum Staff Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota on Thursday announced the appointment of Patrick Foye as…
NYC Residents Volunteering at a High Rate: Study
Photo Courtesy of Dr. George Askew According to NYC Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin, “Volunteerism and civic engagement are such a critical part of the…
Proposed Cut to Forecasting System Could Lead to Delayed Storm Warnings in Area: Schumer
Forum Photo by Richard York Sen. Schumer said the House cuts would make it even harder for New York’s meteorologists to warn communities about upcoming…
‘NYC Well’ Mental Health Helpline Exceeds Initial Projections
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “I praise every person who has taken that courageous first step to call, text, or chat, and I…
East Elmhurst Man Charged with Possessing Tortoise Stolen from Alley Pond Environmental Center
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Millennium was returned to APEC late last month. By Forum Staff An East Elmhurst man has been charged with criminal possession…
‘National Night Out’ Highlights Police-Community Partnership 106th Precinct Auxiliary force honored at this year’s celebration
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza By Michael V. Cusenza Thousands of City police officers and dozens of borough neighborhoods on Tuesday celebrated that unique…
Vetrano Family to Host First-Anniversary Memorial Walk for Karina
Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office The walk was to have taken place on Wednesday evening, the one-year anniversary of the brutal murder of Howard…
Ulrich Announces Expansion of Sanitation Services along Cross Bay Boulevard
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Ulrich has secured more than $85,000 for additional trash pick-up locations and mechanical broom sweeping services. By Michael V….