Mayor Touts Charter Revision Commission
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission, under chairman Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of…
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Decide how the City Spends its Money
By Michael V. Cusenza It’s that time of year. According to the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol, now through June 12, New Yorkers age 11…
Bill to set up Central Registry of Freight Operators, Rail Cars, Lines Approved by NY Senate
By Forum Staff Legislation that would establish a central registry containing reports, audits, plans, and public inspections of freight rail operators, rail cars, and freight…
Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Investments that Address Residents’ Daunting Challenges
By Forum Staff The City Council on Wednesday continued to call for the restoration of cuts and investments into vital services for New Yorkers. These…
Council Economic Forecast Projects $1.1B More in Revenue than Mayor’s Office
By Forum Staff On Tuesday, the City Council released its May 2024 Economic and Tax Revenue Forecast with consistent revenue projections that continue to outpace…
CUNY to Expand Inclusive Economy Initiative
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on Monday announced a nearly $12 million expansion…
Supreme Court Ruling Allows CFPB to Cap Credit Card Late Fees
By Forum Staff Senator Chuck Schumer on Sunday said that the credit card late fee cap of $8 is alive and can still be done—and…
City Extols $60M Investment to Preserve 35K Rental Units
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams, City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and trustees of the City Employees’ Retirement System on Monday announced…
Feds Nab Man in Connection with Lucrative Dark Web Drug Marketplace
By Forum Staff A Taiwan resident was arrested Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport and has been charged in connection with his operation and…
Adams Announces 75 Illegal Smoke and Cannabis Shops Shuttered
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the results of week one of “Operation Padlock to Protect” — a sustained multi-agency enforcement…
Ariola Tours Rockaway Tributes with National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum Officials
By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Friday led the president and staff of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum…
Plan ahead as Work Begins on HB Station: Ariola
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Thursday urged her District 32 constituents to plan their commutes accordingly as crews begin waterproofing and sidewalk work…
Serial Thief Targeted Woodhaven Jeweler
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Friday announced that Aaron Smalls has been arraigned on charges of grand larceny and other crimes…
Honor Arya by Supporting the ASPCA
By Michael V. Cusenza Lisa Murena is still grieving; “taking one day at a time,” she told The Forum on Tuesday. Murena is keeping busy,…
City Council Calls for Maintaining Investments in Education
By Forum Staff The City Council on Wednesday called for funding restorations and deeper investments into the early childhood education and student support programs, many…