Ariola Calls for Official ‘Freedom Day’ in NYC
By Forum Staff City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Thursday introduced a resolution to designate July 2 annually in the Big Apple as “Freedom…
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Mayor’s Bill would Authorize Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use Disorder
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced a new legislative change he is proposing in the 2026 State legislative session that would authorize…
Court Order Halts Installation of Astoria Bike Lanes
By Forum Staff In a consequential, if nonpermanent, victory for an Astoria business association, the State Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order and…
City Padlocks Six Illegal Borough Cannabis Spots
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Monday announced a sweeping enforcement action against six illegal cannabis storefronts in the borough. Dubbed Operation…
‘Ghost Plate’ Task Force Marks Milestone
By Forum Staff Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels along with regional law enforcement partners on Tuesday highlighted results of 100 operations following the launch…
Borough Hall to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Resorts World NYC Expansion
By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens residents soon will have a couple of opportunities to voice their opinions on the proposed sweeping expansion of Resorts…
Five Bravest Injured in Four-Alarm Borough Blaze
By Michael V. Cusenza Five firefighters were injured early Sunday morning battling a quick four-alarm inferno in South Jamaica. The Sutphin Boulevard blaze erupted on…
Hochul Visits Queens to Talk Plan for Aging
By Michael V. Cusenza Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday visited Catholic Charities Peter J. DellaMonica Older Adult Center in Astoria to highlight the State’s First…
Ariola Joins Budding Anglers at Rockaway Fishing Clinic
By Forum Staff City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) recently stopped by the Rockaway Beach Ferry landing to check out the free fishing clinic organized…
Addabbo Set to Honor Vets at Annual BBQ
By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) will host his free veterans BBQ in Howard Beach next month to celebrate military service. Addabbo…
Pheffer Amato Honors ‘Women of Distinction’
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) recently hosted her annual ‘Women of Distinction’ event, highlighting contributions by women who work or reside within the 23rd…
AG Hails First Indictments under New Deed Theft Law
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James on Thursday announced the indictments of Deepa Roy, 68, of Manhattan and Victor Quimis, 39, of Queens,…
City Expands NYPD Quality of Life Teams across Queens
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced the expansion of the City Police Department’s Quality of Life Division across Queens. NYPD Q-Teams tackle…
Borough Father Convicted of Murder of 3-Year-Old Son
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that Shaquan Butler was convicted of murdering his 3-year-old son in an Elmhurst shelter…
State Sues Borough Landlord for Illegally Overcharging Rent-Stabilized Tenants
By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James and State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas recently filed a lawsuit against Zara Realty Holding…