Council Holds Hearing on Communication Processes
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the city discovered there were some shortcomings in the communication networks of first responders. Ten years later, Council Members…
Politics
Turner Assumes Duties as Congressman
Following his upset special election victory, newly elected Congressman Bob Turner had a busy day last Thursday—his first official day in Washington D.C. Congressman Peter…
Op-Ed: Meet Your New Congressman: I’m Fighting For Your Future
As the new Congressman for the 9th Congressional District, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the voters who elected me to this great…
Campaign Tactics Peeve Area Residents
With the special election to fill a vacant congressional seat over, Juniper Park Civic Association President Bob Holden has found several things he would like…
Bloomberg Touts City’s Health Record
With leaders from all over the world in the city attending the United Nations General Assembly, Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave a speech presenting the city…
Bloomberg: City Agencies Still Provide Key Services
Even with financial and budget constraints, many of the city’s agencies have either maintained or improved on performance since the beginning of the Bloomberg administration,…
Republican Bob Turner Shocks Political Landscape
Chants of “yes we can” echoed throughout Roma View Catering Hall in Howard Beach in the early hours of Wednesday. Unfortunately for President Barack Obama,…
Editorial: Biggest Loser is Crowley, Not Obama
There is a lot of frustration from New Yorkers with President Barack Obama’s presidency, and the recent upset victory by Republican Bob Turner in the…
Goldfeder Succeeds Pheffer in 23rd Assembly District
As news began to trickle that the Associated Press had called the race for Democrat Phil Goldfeder in the special election for the 23rd Assembly…
Queens Gets Federal Money After Tropical Storm Irene
Queens homeowners who suffered extensive damage from Tropical Storm Irene two weeks ago can now receive federal help. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday that…
New Assistant DAs Appointed
The Queens District Attorney’s office just got stronger with the appointment of 13 new assistant DAs, District Attorney Richard Brown announced on Tuesday. “These young…
Calls to End Gerrymandering at Queens Redistricting Hearing
As the state prepares to redraw district lines, Queens residents had an opportunity to express their displeasure over the current system. The state Legislative Task…
Former MediSys CEO Guilty in Queens Hospital Corruption Case
An ongoing investigation that has already led to the conviction of one politician has continued to expose the corrupt backroom dealings between hospital executives in…
Candidates Square Off at Howard Beach Debate
With the September 13 special elections less than a week away, The Forum and the Queens Chronicle hosted a debate at St. Barnabas Church in…
Candidates Square off a Forest Hills Civic
With the September 13 special election less than a week away, 9th Congressional District candidates David Weprin and Bob Turner separately addressed members of the…