John Santucci, former Queens District Attorney, Dies at 85
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza John Santucci, former Queens district attorney, City Council member, and State senator, died on Sunday on Long Island. He…
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Health Department Failed to Ensure Childcare Providers Tested Water for Lead: City Comptroller Audit
PHOTO: Auditors uncovered that officials ordered staff to enter false information into the DOHMH tracking database to indicate that a lead test was completed at centers,…
Borough Pharmacy Owner Nabbed in Record Medicare Fraud Bust
PHOTO: Javed’s arrest was part of the largest national Medicare fraud takedown in history. Courtesy of the Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector…
Orlando Massacre Spurs Call for Implementation of Text 911
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer is asking the FCC and cell phone carriers to make Text-to-911 a reality in New York. Courtesy of Senate Democrats By Forum Staff U.S….
Borough Resident and Queens College Professor David Kirschner Appointed Civil Court Judge
PHOTO: Kew Gardens Hills resident and Queens College adjunct professor David Kirschner has been appointed to the Civil Court bench. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza…
Tuskegee Airmen Descend on Albany
Photo courtesy of NYS Senate A group of surviving Tuskegee Airmen recently visited Albany. State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) said he thanked the…
Gun Buy Back Nets Dozens of Weapons
PHOTO: The Far Rockaway event helped to take 45 weapons off Queens streets. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza The City Police Department on Saturday…
Audit Rips ACS as Agency that Puts ‘City’s Children in Harm’s Way’
PHOTO: Stringer has released two audits of ACS in June. Courtesy of City Comptroller’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza Investigations characterized by City Comptroller Scott Stringer as…
Goldfeder Endorses Amato as Assembly District 23 Successor
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has endorsed Stacey Pheffer Amato (c.) to succeed him in representing the 23rd Assembly District. Courtesy of NYS Assembly By Michael…
Senate, Assembly Unanimously Vote for Extension to Jamaica Bay Toxic Dump Ban
PHOTO: Elected state officials have secured a five-year extension to landmark legislation preventing the dumping of toxic materials into Jamaica Bay. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Bjoertvedt By Forum Staff Two…
De Blasio Releases New Vessel Renderings for Citywide Ferry Service
PHOTO: Each boat can carry up to 149 passengers, and features space for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs. Courtesy of NYCEDC By Michael V. Cusenza The de Blasio…
Fourth-Graders, Goldfeder Unveil PS 207 Traffic Safety Signs
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder and the PS 207 students were joined by Howard Beach civic leaders, and school officials and educators as they unveiled the new traffic…
Daily Fantasy Sports to Return to New York
PHOTO: Nigel Eccles, CEO and co-founder of FanDuel. Courtesy of FanDuel By Michael V. Cusenza The State Senate and the Assembly recently approved legislation to…
‘Big Ugly’ Rears its Head Again as Legislative Session Ends
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo (c.), Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (l.), and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza The 2016…
S. Ozone Park Community Commemorates Life of Inspirational Teen
PHOTO: Family and friends of Qadri Skipper and South Ozone Park community leaders cheer loudly as “Qadri’s Way” is unveiled. Courtesy of Councilman Wills’ Office By Michael…