Sanitation Touts Organic Recycling in South Queens
PHOTO: The city Sanitation Department is offering residents and business owners the opportunity to join its organic recycling program. Photo Courtesy of DSNY The…
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City Calls on HUD for ‘Guidance’ Regarding Sandy Benefits Rules
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio (c.) has sent a letter to HUD Secretary Julian Castro (r.) asking HUD to step in and sort out possible duplication…
Katz’s Office Accepting School Supply Donations
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Wasted Time R/English Wikipedia The office of Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is now accepting backpack and school supply donations…
Addabbo, Community Thank Service Members at Annual Veterans BBQ
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Howard Beach and its neighboring communities joined state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) last Saturday in…
DOB Says it is Stepping up Enforcement on Unsafe Contractors
The recent death of a 22-year-old immigrant construction worker in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District may have helped to spur the city Department of Buildings to make a…
Wills, Sanitation Commissioner Tour Liberty Avenue; Help educate business owners about proper appearance, waste disposal
PHOTO: City Councilman Ruben Wills this week was joined by CB 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton (l.) and DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on a tour of Liberty…
Woodside Cop Charged with Auto Insurance Fraud
A city police officer last week was charged with insurance fraud, perjury and other crimes in connection with the disappearance of his 2010 Acura vehicle…
Federal DOT Grant to Help Fund LaGuardia Noise Study
PHOTO: U.S. Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have announced that more than $3 million in federal funding will be put toward the LaGuardia Airport Noise Compatibility…
DEP, Area Officials to Host Rain Barrel Giveaway
PHOTO: The rain barrel giveaway, similar to this one in Fresh Meadows last year, is scheduled to be held in Glendale on Sept. 26. Photo…
Health Dept. Adds Area Communities to West Nile Spray Schedule
PHOTO: Synthetic pesticide spray truck. Photo Courtesy of Tim Deschamps/Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project On second thought… The city Department of Health and Mental…
Abundance of Awards at 106th Precinct
PHOTOS: Courtesy of the 106th Precinct Members of the 106th Precinct this past week made the South Queens command proud, earning awards in an array…
Ulrich, Mark-Viverito Tout Budgetary Support of Vets Services Initiative
PHOTO: Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (r.) and Councilman Eric Ulrich (c.), seen here in January on a tour of the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, hailed…
Mobile Mammography Screening Program Coming to Woodhaven
PHOTO: Courtesy of rwnewyork.com Free mammography screenings will be provided later this month in Woodhaven by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Mammography Program, and…
Eight Injured after Casino Bus Slams into Rego Park Building; Resorts World coach allegedly tried to avoid colliding with SUV
PHOTO: Forum Photo by Richard York Eight people were injured on Monday afternoon in Rego Park when a Resorts World NYC bus slammed into…
Addabbo Dishes Details on DOT Select Bus Service Tour
PHOTO: State Sen. Addabbo discussed the Select Bus Service plan with The Forum in Howard Beach on Tuesday. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza With…