Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Son of Queens, Dies at 79
PHOTO: Though he was born in New Jersey, Justice Scalia was raised in Elmhurst. Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Shawn Calhoun By Michael V. Cusenza U.S. Supreme…
Politics
Schumer to Whitehouse: Don’t Cut Anti-Terrorism Programs
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said this week that the White House’s new budget proposal makes “ill-advised” cuts to funding for critical anti-terrorism programs that enable New York law enforcement to…
DA Highlights 2015 Accomplishments at Annual Breakfast
PHOTO: Queens DA Richard Brown last week briefed city, state and federal elected officials of Queens at the District Attorney’s annual Legislative Breakfast held at his…
Ulrich Mulling Mayoral Run: Report
PHOTO: City Councilman Eric Ulrich “is not a declared candidate for Mayor at this time,” his spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday. File Photo…
Editorial: Mayor, May I?
So, one of Queens’ own may challenge Hizzoner in the next mayoral race. “Stranger things have happened,” said someone when we asked him if the…
Council Bill Would Protect Natural Disaster Victims from DOB Fines
PHOTO: A Brooklyn city councilman has introduced a bill that would help property owners recover and rebuild without having to worry about being fined by…
Advocates for Immigrants Honored
Photo Courtesy of Borough President Katz’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was honored last week by the Emerald Isle Immigration Center for advocacy on…
Subcommittee to Hold Hearings on Housing and Zoning Proposals
PHOTO: City Councilman Donovan Richards, chairman of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises. Photo Courtesy of YouTube/TBN NYC By Forum Staff The City Council Subcommittee on Zoning…
Janet DiFiore Confirmed as Chief Judge
PHOTO: Former Westchester County District Attorney and newly confirmed Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals Janet DiFiore. Photo Courtesy of John Jay…
De Blasio Touts $82B Preliminary Budget, ‘Targeted Investments’
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio last Thursday said that the FY2017 Preliminary Budget “builds on the strong economic foundation we’ve created.” Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
Cuomo Nominates Maria Vullo to Succeed Lawsky as Finance Superintendent
PHOTO: Maria Vullo has been nominated to serve as the superintendent of the State Department of Financial Services. Photo Courtesy of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &…
Addabbo, Senate Committee Push Anti-Terrorism Legislation
PHOTO: State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. joined some of his Senate colleagues last week in advancing a package of bills designed to fight terrorist activity during the first…
Editorial: To Connect or Not to Connect
So, the MTA is getting an upgrade, and over the next few years we’ll begin to reap the benefits of a modernized, safer, and more…
Cuomo Agenda Includes Modernizing and Transforming the MTA
PHOTO: Gov. Cuomo said his plan for the MTA is about “thinking bigger and better and building the 21st century transit system New Yorkers deserve.”…
De Blasio Accepts Quadrennial Advisory Commission’s Recommendations
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week formally accepted the Quadrennial Advisory Commission’s recommendations of reasonable raises for elected officials and City Council reforms, including a ban on significant outside employment. Photo…