Ulrich Secures Record $5.7M in Funding for District
Photo: City Councilman Eric Ulrich has brought back $5.7 million in capital and expense funding to District 32. Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office One area elected official…
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Schumer Urges Feds to Block Shipments of Gun Grip iPhone Cases
Photo: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on Customs and Border Patrol to halt shipments of the iPhone gun grip case. Courtesy of aliexpress.com While many…
De Blasio Designates July ‘Disability Pride Month’
Photo: MOPD Commissioner, and Ozone Park native, Victor Calise. File Photo Citing the 24th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Mayor Bill…
Library to Host Veterans Town Hall
The Queens Library and the Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System will be hosting a Town Hall next month for those who have…
Addabbo on the Road: Senator Announces Mobile Office Hours
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) this week unveiled the schedule of his upcoming mobile office hours at locations across the 15th Senate District….
De Blasio, Bratton Unveil ‘Groundbreaking’ Policing Initiative
Photo: Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Bratton last week detailed the One City: Safe and Fair Everywhere initiative in Washington Heights. Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography…
Queens, City React to Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Photo: Pride Weekend in the city took on a special sentiment this year after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Rob…
The Good, the Bad, and Albany: 2015 Legislative Session; Addabbo, Goldfeder examine state budget results
Photo: The state Senate and Assembly last week finally wrapped up the 2015 legislative session at the Capitol. Courtesy of Andy Newbold/flickr The official end of…
Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Adjourns for the Summer
Photo: Capt. John Ganley, executive officer of the 106th Precinct, detailed the public safety issues affecting the command at Tuesday’s meeting. Forum Photo by Michael V….
Sandy Claims Deadline Extended; Homeowners’ attorney reports to Broad Channel civic
The deadline to reopen a Superstorm Sandy flood damage claim has been extended until September 15. Attendees at the Broad Channel Civic Association last week…
DDC Cancels on Hamilton Beach Civic at ‘Last Minute’
The president of the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association and riled up residents of the community last Thursday blasted the city Department of Design and…
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Incentives for Removing Cock Lofts
Photo: Cock lofts allowed a fire to spread to eight houses on this Woodhaven block in March. Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The ball is…
City Appealing New FEMA Flood Maps
Photo: The city is challenging the new flood maps issued by FEMA. Courtesy of FloodHelpNY With a letter dated last Friday, the city has notified the Federal…
State Houses Pass Bill Giving Vets Opportunity to Buy Pension Credit
The state Senate and Assembly have passed a bill that would provide all active state public employee veterans with the opportunity to purchase up to…
Goldfeder to Launch Constituent Services Tour
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) this week announced the dates of his summer mobile office tour across southern Queens and Rockaway during the months of…