Million-Dollar Drug- and Gun-Trafficking Ring Taken Down
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz “We will hold accountable anyone threatening the safety of our neighborhoods,” DA Katz said. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney…
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Prevent Summer of Smoke across NYC: Pol
Photo Courtesy of Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office The view of the Manhattan skyline from Long Island City was much clearer Monday evening. By Forum Staff…
City Announces Nation’s First Minimum Pay Rate for App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga called Sunday “a historic win for New…
Manhattan Man Charged with Raping Woman at Jamaica Storage Facility
Photo Courtesy of Google Rowe allegedly committed the crimes in this storage facility on Douglas Avenue in Jamaica. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda…
Rockaway Park Deli Workers Charged in Assault of Customer
Photo Courtesy of Google The alleged attack took place early Sunday morning at this Rockaway Park deli. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Two Men Killed in South Ozone Park Crash
Photo Courtesy of Google Khan was driving a gray Audi A4 northbound on 117th Street at a high rate of speed and allegedly blew through…
Taylor Made: Howard Beach Man Claims Record $476M Lotto Jackpot
File Photo Taylor bought the winning ticket at Liberty Beer & Convenience in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Seems like South Queens is the…
Opportunities Abound at Job Fair
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Thursday teamed up with the Queens Chamber of Commerce to host a job fair at Resorts World New…
Adams Addresses Air Quality Fears
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Smoke from wildfires in Canada cast a disturbing pall on the city. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams…
Health Department Launches City’s First Public Health Vending Machine
Photo Courtesy of DOHMH According to the administration, public health vending machines are an innovative, low-barrier strategy to reduce stigma and reach New Yorkers who…
Legislature Passes Childhood Drowning Bill
File Photo Whether it’s Jamaica Bay or a bucket of water, young children can find themselves in a possible drowning event. By Forum Staff Both…
City Unveils Food Education Roadmap to Promote Healthier School Communities across NYC
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The report highlights the importance of food education in building lifelong healthy habits, and helping students become better…
State AG Helps Secure $102.5M Agreement with Maker of Opioid Addiction Treatment Drug for Illegal Tactics
Photo Courtesy of AG James New York AG Tish James By Forum Staff Forty- two attorneys general, including State Attorney General Tish James, on Friday…
Strong Tax Collections, New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC’s Short-Term Finances: State Comptroller
Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli By Forum Staff Stronger-than-anticipated revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal…
Adams to Hold High-Level Summit on Social Media and its Impact on Young People
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Unfettered, unregulated access to social media is a toxin, and a public health crisis, with risks of serious…