Richards to Host Second Annual Queens Climate Expo
By Michael V. Cusenza Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on Friday announced he will hold his second annual Queens Climate Expo on Saturday, Sept….
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City Places Coastal Communities under Travel Advisory
By Forum Staff Anticipating coastal flooding, the City Emergency Management Department on Thursday placed parts of all five boroughs under a Travel Advisory from Thursday…
ACS, Public Schools Launch New Early Support Programs
By Forum Staff The City Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner Jess Dannhauser and City Schools Chancellor David Banks on Monday announced the launch of new…
Online Passport Renewal System becomes Permanent
By Forum Staff After recently announcing a pilot program to allow travelers to renew their passports online, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said on Friday…
A $56M Life Raft for Sea-Scarred Borough Community
By Michael V. Cusenza As part of his “Borough Hall on Your Block: Rockaway Peninsula” initiative, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. last week leisurely strolled…
Councilman Galvanizes Support for Shuddering Scooter Program
By Michael V. Cusenza The call to cut the e-scooter program in at least one section of the borough seems to be gaining traction—and rapidly…
Caban in Crisis: Top Cop Resigns
By Michael V. Cusenza With a jarring federal probe looming daily ever since his home was raided two weeks ago by government agents toting search…
Woodhaven Concert Celebrates Start of New School Year
By Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) and music education nonprofit Harmony 4 All hosted a free back-to-school concert on Friday at…
Report Highlights Public Safety Gains: Adams
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams took the opportunity to pat himself on the back on Monday after the latest Mayor’s Management Report for Fiscal…
Mangled Remains of Dog Discovered in Area Park
The severely mutilated remains of a dog were discovered Tuesday in Hamilton Beach Park, according to the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association —the latest evidence…
DOE Mission ‘Goes Beyond Schooling’: Chancellor Banks
By Michael V. Cusenza During his second State of Our Schools address on Tuesday, City Schools Chancellor David Banks posited that Big Apple centers of…
Adams, New SBS Commissioner Trumpet Storefront Vacancy Decline
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dynishal Gross as the commissioner of the City Department of Small Business Services….
Comptroller’s Plan to Tackle Corruption in City Government Contracting
By Michael V. Cusenza With several scandals roiling the Adams administration, City Comptroller Brad Lander on Tuesday seized the opportunity to subtly slam Hizzoner via…
Feds Announce Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program
By Forum Staff United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace on Tuesday announced that his Office has implemented a new…
Council Votes to Examine Legacy and Impact of Slavery and Racial Injustices in NYC
By Forum Staff The City Council on Thursday voted in favor of legislation establishing municipal efforts to acknowledge and address the legacy and impact of…