Audit Finds City Doled out $59M in Tax Breaks to Dead Residents and Corporations
Photo Courtesy of Department of Finance By Forum Staff Between Fiscal Year 2011 and FY 2017, the City failed to collect $59.2 million in tax…
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Paperless Registration Renewals now Available at NY DMVs
PHOTO: You no longer need to submit a completed paper application when renewing your registration. Courtesy of DMV By Forum Staff Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced new…
Correction Union Head Norman Seabrook Indicted
PHOTO: Norman Seabrook was arrested last month and indicted last Thursday on federal bribery charges. Courtesy of Flickr/Five Mualimmak By Michael V. Cusenza A federal grand jury…
Mayor’s Zero Waste Challenge Wraps with 37,000 Tons Diverted from Landfill
PHOTO: Citi Field was one of the 31 businesses that participated in the challenge. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Richiek By Forum Staff Participants in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s…
Anonymous Donors Pledge $50K to Richmond Hill Boys & Girls Club
PHOTO: Anonymous donors recently pledged a $50,000 challenge grant to the Boys & Girls Club in Richmond Hill. Courtesy of Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens…
Resorts World Proposes $400 Million Expansion
PHOTO: Should the plan be approved by the State, the estimated 750,000 square-foot expansion, which calls for 1,000 more video lottery terminals, would be completed by…
Pol Calls for Road Signs at Key Areas to Ensure Safety of Children with Autism
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder has asked the DOT to consider installing road signs (such as the one pictured) warning drivers of locations that have a high concentration…
A Hundred Rookie Cops Assigned to South Queens Commands
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz recently spoke to the 100 probationary police officers that have been assigned to the various commands within Patrol Borough Queens South. Courtesy…
Police Request Help in Tracking down Armed Robber
PHOTO: The thief brandished a gun when he robbed a Glendale gas station in May. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza Detectives have asked for the…
Owner of Historic Tavern Calls Landmark Status Denial a ‘Slap in the Face’
PHOTO: Neir’s owner Loy Gordon said he’s “so tired of Queens not getting the recognition it deserves.” Courtesy of Neir’s Tavern By Michael V. Cusenza The owner…
NYPD Seeking Input from Public on Body Camera Policy
PHOTO: A page from the body-worn camera policy questionnaire. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza As part of a pilot program, the City Police Department later…
Editorial: What’s Good for the Genting…
Photo Courtesy of JCJ Architecture Resorts World Casino New York City wants to expand. And for two very important, yet simple reasons, we say: Let…
Panel Discusses Opioid Epidemic, Mental Health Services
PHOTO: Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx hosted last Friday’s public health discussion. Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office By Forum Staff A public health panel recently…
Albany Bill Calls for Insurance Premium Reductions for Autos with Dashboard Cameras
PHOTO: The proposed legislation would provide an auto insurance premium discount for non-commercial vehicles that have an operating dashboard camera installed. Courtesy of Leopard Store By Forum Staff…
Skin Cancer Report Spurs Stringer to Call for Free Sunscreen in Public Places
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week released the report and urged the City provide free sunscreen dispensers at all public beaches, pools, parks, and playgrounds. Courtesy of the…