Pharmaceutical Company to Pay $270M+ for Role in Opioid Crisis
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James on Friday announced a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals for its role in…
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City Kicks off Operation to Shutter Businesses Unlawfully Selling Marijuana
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the start of a five-borough operation to shut down unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in the…
State Celebrates Expansion of Tuition Assistance Program
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday celebrated the expansion of the Tuition Assistance Program included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Enacted Budget. Hochul…
Stray Bullet Slays Cherished Howard Beach Dog
By Michael V. Cusenza Illustrious. Noble. Spiritual. The onomatology of “Arya.” Researching the history of Lisa Murena’s beloved best friend’s name certainly is clinically rich—but…
Hero School Safety Agent to be Honored
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park), Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth), the City Police Department, Newtown Historical Society, Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society, and the family…
Startling Numbers in Sustainability Report
By Michael V. Cusenza Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on Friday announced the release of his Operation Urban Sustainability working group’s second annual borough…
Addabbo, J-CAP Set to Host Narcan Training Session
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) will host a Naloxone training and certification event in partnership with J-CAP (part of the Acacia…
With Congestion Pricing Launch Fast Approaching, MTA Board Approves Commuter Rail Discounts
By Michael V. Cusenza The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board on Tuesday approved pilot programs to make transit a more attractive option as Congestion Pricing looms….
Reduced-Fare MetroCards Available for Seniors, Disabled at MTA Customer Service Centers
By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday announced customers aged 65 and over can now enroll in the Reduced-Fare program and receive their…
Rent Board Vote Leaves Tenants Tense
By Michael V. Cusenza The City Rent Guidelines Board on Tuesday approved a range for rent-stabilized lease increases of 2 percent to 4.5 percent for…
Mayor Leads Rally to Kick off Public Review of ‘City of Yes’ Housing Proposal
By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams on Monday rallied on the steps of City Hall to kick off the public review of “City of…
TSA Detects Handgun, Ammo Concealed in Woman’s Carry-on Bag at LaGuardia Airport
By Forum Staff A Florida woman was arrested by police on Saturday after Transportation Security Administration officers at LaGuardia Airport detected her handgun and ammunition…
MTA Climate Resilience Roadmap to Safeguard Transit System Against Climate-Related Threats
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled its Climate Resilience Roadmap, a framework to fortify the transit…
Mayor Lauds Launch of City’s First Climate Budgeting Process
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams introduced the city’s first-ever climate budgeting publication through the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget. Climate budgeting is a…
Investment Advisor Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
By Forum Staff On Tuesday, in federal court in Central Islip, Surage Roshan Perera, the founder and executive director of Janues Capital, Inc. in Bellerose,…