MTA Holds Public Hearings on Proposed Bridges and Tunnels Roadway Safety Programs
By Michael V. Cusenza The Metropolitan Transportation Authority held two public hearings this week—on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7—on two proposed programs that…
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Due to Increased Fire Risk, Hochul Implements Temporary Statewide Burn Ban
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul, with the State Department of Environmental Conservation, on Thursday announced a statewide burn ban in effect starting Oct. 2…
Social Media Companies Must Start Reporting Moderation Policies to Combat Online Hate: AG
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James on Thursday announced that social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to her office,…
City to Kick in an Additional $14M to Help Complete Phase 1 of QueensWay Project
By Michael V. Cusenza The City this week pledged to allocate an additional $14 million to help complete Phase 1 of the QueensWay project. In…
Man Indicted for Killing, Burning Dog’s Body on Street
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Tuesday announced that Isaiah Gurley was indicted for animal cruelty, arson, criminal mischief and other crimes…
Auto Theft on Rise in South Queens
Auto theft is on the rise in both the 102nd and 106th precinct, according to NYPD statistics. Grand larceny auto is up 15.5 percent in…
RWNYC Casino Proposal Gets Approval from CAC
By Forum Staff Resorts World New York City on Thursday received unanimous support—6 to 0—from the Community Advisory Committee—a first step in the company’s plan…
New Signs Installed on Addabbo Bridge
The State Department of Transportation last week delivered new signs and 12 trash bins to help combat illegal dumping and littering along the Joseph P….
MTA Board Adopts Fare and Toll Increases to Take Effect January 2026
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board on Tuesday approved toll and fare increases, along with a series of fare and ticket policy changes…
Council Common Sense Caucus, Civic Groups File Suit over Ballot Proposals
By Michael V. Cusenza The City Council Common Sense Caucus joined citywide civic groups and concerned residents this week in filing a lawsuit to halt…
City Takes Steps toward Recovering $48M from Opioid Manufacturer
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the City’s commitment to participate in a new proposed settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler…
Teen Charged in Shooting Death of Boy in Dunkin’ Donuts Parking Lot
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Saturday that a 16-year-old boy has been charged with the shooting death of a 13-year-old…
State AG’s Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Gary Worthy
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James’ Office of Special Investigations on Thursday released its report on the death of Gary Worthy, who died…
Council Approves $500K in Funding for Program to Expand Affordable Spay, Neuter Services
By Forum Staff The City Council on Thursday voted to allocate $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 budget funding to launch a new program expanding affordable…
MTA to Swap F, M Subway Lines between Queens and Manhattan
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday announced that New York City Transit will swap F and M train service between Manhattan and…