State Senate Approves Bill to Create Older Adult Workforce Development Office
Photo Courtesy of Google Senator Addabbo also announced this week that he is planning to hold his annual Senior Job Fair next month at the…
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Addabbo Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address Crimes against Retail Stores
Photo Courtesy of Google Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Addabbo would increase penalties for crimes against retail stores and their workers. By Michael V. Cusenza State…
Hundreds Rally in Albany for FDNY Pension Bill
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato “Our first responders deserve equity and fairness for their pension!” Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey…
Pols Comment on Albany Budget Delay
File Photo “I do believe it’s more important to adopt a fiscally responsible budget that includes funding for programs and services essential to New Yorkers…
‘Queens Taste’ Returns after Three-Year Hiatus
Photo Courtesy of QEDC At least 30 food and beverage purveyors will offer samples of their products at the event. By Forum Staff The Queens…
DOT Set to Kick off Open Streets Season with Car-Free Earth Day
Courtesy of DOT By Forum Staff City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez was joined on Monday in Times Square by community partners, advocates,…
Jamaica Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of Bodega Employee
Photo Courtesy of DA Katz Dewayne Henry shot and killed Jorge Marte inside Melani Grocery in 2011. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Woodside Couple Indicted for Savage Attack over Parking Spot
File Photo “We will seek justice,” DA Katz pledged. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Arturo Cuevas and Daisy Barrera were…
Jamaica Men Convicted for Deadly Richmond Hill Shooting
Photo Courtesy of Google Shakim Allen and Dreshaun Smith on Monday were convicted of murder and other charges for shooting two brothers, killing one, during…
Pol Rips Rockaway Shopping Center Ownership for Trash Pileup
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) took to Twitter on Tuesday to rip the ownership of the Rockaway Commons Shopping Center for allowing trash to…
DCWP Coming to Addabbo’s Office for Free Informational Tax Prep Event
Photo Courtesy of Google On Wednesday, April 5, DCWP and Commissioner Mayuga will be at Addabbo’s Middle Village office, located at 66-85 73rd Pl. from…
Mayor, Union Leaders Rally for Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit
Photo Courtesy of Caroline Willis/Mayoral Photography Office “The Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are lifelines to so many New Yorkers,” said Mayor…
Second Phase of Open Stroller Pilot Program to Include 1,000+ Buses on 57 Routes
Photo Courtesy of MTA The MTA on Thursday announced that its bus Open Stroller Pilot will begin Phase II, expanding to upwards of 1,000 buses…
Mayor Launches First Phase of MyCity Portal to Help NYers Check Eligibility, Apply For, and Track City Services, Benefits
Photo Courtesy of NYC.gov MyCity Services section where New Yorkers will seek services and benefits. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena…
Teen Charged with Hate Crime in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Attack of Jewish Man
Photo Courtesy of Google Sam Levy was attacked on Feb. 19 while walking along the Roundabout in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. By Forum Staff Queens…