Schneiderman’s ‘Working for Justice’ Report Touts Enforcement Actions of AG Labor Bureau
Photo Courtesy of the State Attorney General’s Office AG Schneiderman on Monday released his third annual Working for Justice Labor Day report. By Forum Staff…
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Huma Abedin Announces Separation from Anthony Weiner after Latest Sext Scandal Involves Son
PHOTO: Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s sexting ways may have finally spelled the end of his marriage. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza Former Queens Congressman…
Good Government Groups Blast Cuomo’s Ethics Legislation for Lack of Attack on Corruption
PHOTO: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Courtesy of Natalia Briggs/Office of the Governor By Michael V. Cusenza Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation to “curb the power of…
Katz Calls Cops after Mysterious Facebook Message Mentions Sons
PHOTO: Borough President Katz with Carter (l.) and Hunter earlier this year at a borough parade. Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza A…
Mayor Signs Bills into Law that ‘Improve Transparency at NYPD’
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio last week signed into law several bills that require the NYPD to issue reports on subjects such as use-of-force. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral…
Wills Juvenile Justice Facility Resolution now in Council Committee
PHOTO: Councilman Wills’ resolution calls on the State to enact legislation to provide a community with the right to comment on any proposal to locate a…
Ulrich Blasts de Blasio and Build it Back
PHOTO: Councilman Ulrich on Monday in Rockaway Park called Build it Back “a complete disaster.” Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric…
Goldfeder’s Next Stop is Yeshiva University
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder will lead the university’s government relations efforts. Courtesy of Yeshiva University By Forum Staff From the Lower Chamber to higher education. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder’s…
John Santucci, former Queens District Attorney, Dies at 85
File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza John Santucci, former Queens district attorney, City Council member, and State senator, died on Sunday on Long Island. He…
Borough Resident and Queens College Professor David Kirschner Appointed Civil Court Judge
PHOTO: Kew Gardens Hills resident and Queens College adjunct professor David Kirschner has been appointed to the Civil Court bench. File Photo By Michael V. Cusenza…
Goldfeder Endorses Amato as Assembly District 23 Successor
PHOTO: Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) has endorsed Stacey Pheffer Amato (c.) to succeed him in representing the 23rd Assembly District. Courtesy of NYS Assembly By Michael…
‘Big Ugly’ Rears its Head Again as Legislative Session Ends
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo (c.), Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (l.), and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza The 2016…
Criminal Justice Reform Act is about Appropriate Enforcement: de Blasio; Mayor signs package of polarizing bills into law
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio (r.) and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton on Monday enthusiastically shook hands after de Blasio signed the CJRA into law. Courtesy of Ed…
Mayor, Council Hail ‘Responsible, Progressive, Honest’ Budget
PHOTO: Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, and Council members last week were all smiles as they announced that an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2017…
Goldfeder Announces he will not Run for a Fourth Term in Assembly
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the main reason he has decided not to seek a fourth term…