Point of View: Who Protects First Responders?
By Bobby Eustace As a New York City firefighter, it is my honor to serve the citizens of our city. As the vice president of…
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Addabbo Hosts Spine Health Awareness Event
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) on Thursday hosted a spine health awareness event on at the Brewery Keenan Heiser Post 1815…
Group Keeps Bridge Area Clean
Members of the Center for Employment Opportunity recently led a cleanup effort focused on the area near the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge, filling dozens…
As Funding Uncertainties Linger, MTA Budget Holes are Opening Up: DiNapoli
By Forum Staff After a brief period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority now faces…
City Proposing to Extend Moratorium on Street Fair Permit Applications
By Forum Staff The Street Activity Permit Office of the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management is proposing amendments to extend the existing moratorium…
Public Safety Remains Top Issue among District 23 Residents: Sullivan
By Michael V. Cusenza Republican Assembly candidate Tom Sullivan on Friday said that public safety is the No. 1 concern of District 23 residents. Appearing…
Home Playoff Games have Already Netted Nearly $200M in Economic Activity for NYC
By Michael V. Cusenza What a time to be a New York sports fan. Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation President…
Hochul Highlights Free SUNY, CUNY Applications for NY Students
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that the State University of New York, the City University of New York and over 50…
Completion of First Section of East Side Project Puts Coastal Resiliency Innovations on Display
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced that the City has completed the first section of East Side Coastal Resiliency ahead of schedule…
Pols Demand Change in NYPD Policy after Bleeding Pit Bull Left Tied to Tree
By Michael V. Cusenza In a visceral, gut-wrenching display of animal cruelty, a cancer-stricken dog with a large open wound to her chest was abandoned…
Pheffer Amato Touts Impact of Breast Cancer Legislation
By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) this week marked the two-year anniversary of the enactment of a bill she sponsored that guarantees…
Lander Rips City Hall on Storm Prep
By Michael V. Cusenza As the twelfth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy nears, City Comptroller Brad Lander is once again chiding Mayor Eric Adams for what…
Guest Column: Proposed Drug Patent Reform would do More Harm than Good
By Andrei Iancu and David Kappos Congress is considering a bill that could exacerbate government waste and give American companies’ most valuable trade secrets to…
Hochul Touts Medicare Savings Program
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in State-administered Medicare Savings Program, which can…
Learn More about Home, Flood Insurance
Later this month, Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. will host a home and flood insurance Zoom webinar. Topics include: Insurance for floods Homeowners…