Bipartisan Legislation Would Clear Criminal Records of Victims of Human Trafficking
By Forum Staff Victims of human trafficking who manage to escape will now get a clean slate in addition to their freedom thanks to new…
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Why I’m Voting for Stacey Pheffer Amato
by Assemblyman Phil Goldfedder My work as your Assemblyman has always been about the needs of all our families. Every bill I introduced, every civic…
Letters of the Week
PURELY PATHETIC Dear Editor, Political commentators are saying that the bar for Trump’s debate performance has been set so low that all he basically has…
The Court (Jesters) of Public Opinion
That he was even on stage Monday night at Hofstra University’s David Mack Center can be deemed a tremendous – read: yooge – fete in…
Build it Back is $500 Million over Budget: Report
Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro (from l.), Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Build it Back Director…
Transportation Civic Set to Host Candidates Night
Photo Courtesy of Google The QPTC Candidates Night is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Council 2672 in Rockaway Beach….
Construction Begins on First Batch of Citywide Ferry Vessels
Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC The 19 boats under construction will report for duty in NYC in 2017. By Forum Staff Construction has officially begun on…
Disappearance and Death of Astoria Flight Attendant Remain a Mystery
Photo Courtesy of the Shields Family Sierra Shields was reported missing eight months ago. By Michael V. Cusenza The cause and manner of death…
Veteran JFK Airport Explosives-Detection Dog Retires from Service. TSA’s ‘Ssiller’ named in honor of hero Brooklyn firefighter
Photo Courtesy of TSA Ssiller has worked exclusively with Inspector Neeson, who is adopting the dog to keep as a pet in his retirement. By…
Jamaica Hospital Breaks Ground on Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care
Photo Courtesy of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica Hospital’s hospice care unit is set for a $1.2 million renovation. By Michael V. Cusenza Civic leaders…
Special Victims Cops Foil Woodside Sex Assault
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Sgt. Christopher Miro (l.) and Det. Everett Newman. By Michael V. Cusenza Talk about right place, right time. Two City police…
Emergency Text System that Aided in Capture of Chelsea Bomber Can’t Send Pics: Schumer
Courtesy of Michael V. Cusenza Actual message sent to Forum Editor Michael Cusenza’s cell phone hours after the bombing. By Forum Staff Last week’s terror…
Former Borough President’s Family Helps Queens Open Helen Marshall Cultural Center
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office The new atrium at Queens Borough Hall has been named in honor of former Borough President Helen Marshall….
City is on Solid Economic Ground, but Our Children Face Uphill Battle: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of ABNY City Comptroller Scott Stringer recently laid out his agenda to strengthen the city’s economy. By Michael V. Cusenza The City is…
CUNY Application Fee Eliminated for all Low-Income Public School Students
Photo Courtesy of apply2CUNY.blogspot.com An estimated 37,500 students will qualify for CUNY application fee waivers. By Forum Staff The fee that is part of the…