Administration Unveils Proposed Taxi Driver Fatigue Rules
PHOTO: A public hearing on a proposed rule that reflects the TLC’s findings from a review of the science and best practices of professional driver fatigue is…
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Budding Scribes Praised at Woodhaven Poetry Contest
PHOTO: Some of the profound student-poets of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy: Yureidy Rodriguez (l. to r.), Hannah Daisamont, Justin Lowtan, Brianna Martinez, and Giovanni…
Library now Offering Citizenship-Related Legal Advice on Site
PHOTO: The Ridgewood Community Library is one of the branches that host NYCitizenship counseling sessions. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza Four Queens Library branches are…
Addabbo Honors Broad Channel’s Toborg as ‘Woman of Distinction’
Photo Courtesy of NYS Senate State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) last week selected Broad Channel resident Barbara Toborg to be one of the…
Saluting ‘Music’ Students
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz last Friday met with students from St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy in…
Katz Updates District 27 Educators at Legislative Breakfast
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz last Friday at the Legislative Breakfast briefed the District 27 Community Education Council…
Ulrich Sets up Committee in Possible First Step of Mayoral Run
PHOTO: City Councilman Ulrich has filed paperwork with the city Board of Elections to create an exploratory committee – and inch closer toward announcing that he’s…
Schumer Blasts TSA for ‘Outrageous’ NYC-Area Airport Wait Times
PHOTO: The TSA said this summer travel season is expected to be even busier than the record-setting spring. Courtesy of Flickr/Judy Baxter By Michael V. Cusenza New…
Issues with New Ozone Park School Influenced my Vote on Siting Bill: Addabbo
PHOTO: Sen. Addabbo said this week that concerns surrounding PS 335 in Ozone Park had an impact on his decision to vote in favor of proposed…
Stringer Audit Exposes Issues with MTA Access-A-Ride Program
PHOTO: City Comptroller Stringer said that his office’s audit of the MTA Access-A-Ride program has revealed widespread mismanagement, waste, and service failures. Courtesy of Wikimedia/Adam E. Moreira…
Borough Residents Charged in Genovese Racketeering Indictment
PHOTO: U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. Courtesy of Wikimedia By Forum Staff A superseding indictment charging 18 men – including five borough residents – with racketeering conspiracy, murder…
Signs of Economic ‘Slowdown’ Emerging: City Comptroller
PHOTO: Comptroller Stringer last week said that even though the city’s economy continues to expand, signs indicate a ‘cooling’ is on the horizon. Courtesy of Office of…
Schumer Urges Senate Committee to Fully Fund Important ‘IDEA’
PHOTO: Sen. Schumer has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, calling on the panel to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Courtesy of…
New Bail Tools will Simplify Payment Process, Abate Unneeded Jail Time: City
PHOTO: The Bail Lab (bail-lab.nyc) was launched last October. Courtesy of Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice By Forum Staff The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice has unveiled…
Experts Examine Pedestrian Safety at MTA Bus Symposium
PHOTO: The goal of the symposium, according to a federal transportation official, was to make collective recommendations for advancements to improve bus/pedestrian safety around North America….