Gov Touts Hurricane Evacuation Study
File Photo This is the first statewide Hurricane Evacuation Study to be conducted since 2009. By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced a…
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Ariola Applauds Efforts in MS 207 App Contest
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Monday praised the work of MS 207 students participating in the Middle School App Design Competition. Student teams…
Santos Charged with Fraud, Money Laundering, Theft of Public Funds, and False Statements
Photo Courtesy of U.S. House of Representatives Embattled Rep. George Santos By Michael V. Cusenza A 13-count indictment was unsealed on Wednesday in Central Islip,…
Hochul Hails Highlights of $229B Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget
Photo Courtesy of Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office “Our Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget prioritizes our working people’s agenda and keeps our city working for the…
DOT Brings Street Seats to Jamaica Avenue, Begins Bike Lane Hardening on Queens Boulevard
Photo Courtesy of DOT The new Street Seat on Jamaica Avenue, between 160th Street and Union Hall Street. By Forum Staff City Department of Transportation…
City Launches ‘Small Business Month’
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams announced the launch of “Small Business Month” at Leidylicious Cakes, a new bakery in Forest Hills….
Second Teen Charged in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Attack of Jewish Man
File Photo Sam Levy was attacked on Feb. 19 while walking along the Roundabout in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney…
Leader of Borough Gang Convicted of Revenge Killing over Stolen Necklace
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY Christopher Acevedo By Forum Staff A federal jury in Brooklyn returned a guilty verdict late…
Parts of Queens Once Again Deluged by Biblical Rainfall
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Downs The BQE is hit hard by flooding over the weekend. By Michael V. Cusenza The epic rainfall and flooding last…
Ariola Hosts First-Ever Hero Story Time
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola Firefighter Paul Schweit dons his bunker gear as he explains the job of a firefighter to the attendees By Forum…
JFK Mechanic Convicted in Coke Conspiracy
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY The cocaine found in the aircraft had a street value of approximately $285,000 to…
Rain Doesn’t Keep Constituents away from Recycling Event
On a rain-soaked Sunday, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) held their bi-annual Paper Shredding and Household Goods Donation event…
Adams Extends Successful Water Bill Debt Forgiveness Program
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The City is extending the successful water bill amnesty program announced in January for an additional month —…
DOT Launches Platform for NYers to Report Double-Parking, Blocked Bus and Bike Lanes
Courtesy of NYC DOT A screenshot of the new NYC DOT nyc.gov/LoadingFeedback web platform announced Wednesday. By Forum Staff City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)…
Adams Releases Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, Largest Financial Plan in City History
Photo Courtesy of Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office “Our Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget prioritizes our working people’s agenda and keeps our city working for the…