Bob Turner Says Farewell
This week we received a farewell message from former Congressman Bob Turner that we would like to share with you. In addition, The Forum would…
Politics
Lhota to Launch Mayoral Bid
Joe Lhota is about to make a life-changing transfer. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman will resign at the end of the year to likely launch…
De Blasio: D-SNAP Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio blasted the City Human Resources Administration for not providing more emergency food assistance to those affected by Superstorm Sandy. In…
WRBA Calls For Woodhaven To Be in One District
Woodhaven wants to be united. That’s what the members of the Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) are saying about what was the proposed City…
Queens’ native elected to New York City Civil Court
Former counsel to Assembly members Audrey Pheffer, Phil Goldfeder Forest Hills resident Larry Love will be getting a new office on January 1st. Love, a…
Democratic Contenders Pile Up in Queens Borough President’s Race
The borough battle is just about ready to break out. With Borough President Helen Marshall term-limited, candidates are piling into a Democratic primary to take…
Albert Baldeo Faces Corruption Charges
Albert J. Baldeo, a Queens District leader for Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, is facing corruption charges for mail fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice,…
Forum Debate: The Public Sounds Off
Councilmember Eric Ulrich and State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. in Howard Beach, plenty of residents in the audience had their own opinions on how the…
Forum Debate: The Race for the 15th Senate District
On Thursday night, Councilman Eric Ulrich and Senator Joe Addabbo faced off at the Ave Maria Catholic Academy in a debate hosted and sponsored…
Middle Village Senate Debate
At the state senate debate in Middle Village last Thursday night, Democratic State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. squared off with Councilman Eric Ulrich on a…
Siena Poll Reveals Close Race in 15th District Senate Race
A recently released poll has placed City Councilman Eric Ulrich just two points behind Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. in the closely contested District 15 Senate…
Forum/Chronicle Debate Set for Senate Race
The Forum Newsgroup will join with the Queens Chronicle once again in hosting a debate, this time between incumbent Sen. Joseph Addabbo and his challenger…
Governor Cuomo Endorses Addabbo
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo endorsed State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. while talking with reporters at the annual Columbus Day Parade in Midtown Manhattan. “Senator…
Addabbo and Ulrich Debate in Middle Village
In another of many forums leading up to election night, State Senator Joe Addabbo and Councilman Eric Ulrich took part in a candidate’s night at…
Ulrich and Addabbo Face Off at Woodhaven Candidate’s Night
In a debate between Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Councilmember Eric Ulrich this past Wednesday night, the two candidates vying for the New York…