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Many people are surprised when I tell them that they don’t necessarily have to lose time from work in order to collect Workers’ Compensation benefits. While many people know about the medical coverage through their employer’s Workers’ Compensation carrier, and that they will be paid Workers’ Compensation benefits while they are unable to work, they are very unfamiliar with some of the other benefits they may be entitled to despite returning to work. These benefits are not advertised by the … Continue reading
For Queens residents whose food stamps were just cut, some relief could be coming their way after Gov. Cuomo announced last week that the state is allocating $4.5 million in emergency food assistance grants during the holiday season. The funds will aid 2,600 emergency food providers throughout New York, including in Queens, that work with individuals impacted by the federal government’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps. The recent reduction to SNAP has impacted … Continue reading
Howard Beach residents are calling for swift police action after news of a carjacking at gunpoint on 159th Avenue around 10:30 p.m. this past Tuesday night. Concerned homeowners in the area say that police presence is needed in the community, normally considered to be among the safest neighborhoods in Queens. Police are investigating the incident but presently have no leads. After receiving several calls to the newspaper concerning the incident, The Forum has learned from sources at the 106th precinct that additional police will … Continue reading
Many pet owners have the misconceived notion that by vaccinating their pets once a year, they are taking care of them and keeping them healthy. While vaccinating your pet is extremely important, it’s not the whole picture. Imagine never going to see your own doctor and going to a pharmacy just to get vaccines once a year. This probably sounds crazy to you…as it should. An extremely important part of keeping your pet healthy is their annual or biannual exam … Continue reading
Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood. But for many youngsters, Halloween is all about the candy. In just a few hours, trick-or-treaters can accumulate a substantial amount of assorted chocolates, confections and other sweet treats. Once everyone has had their fill of their favorite items, candy often gets relegated to a giant bowl on the kitchen table, where it beckons each resident who … Continue reading
When temperatures drop, humans are not the only ones who feel the chill. Cold weather also can take its toll on animals, including dogs, cats and birds. Protecting pets when winter arrives involves modifying care tactics. A major winter snowfall or simply a snap of cold weather can cause many problems for pets. Much like humans, dogs and cats can experience frostbite on extremities when subjected to cold temperatures. Ears, noses and paws all may bear the brunt of cold … Continue reading
As a 25-year attorney in the field of Workers’ Compensation, I have represented thousands of injured workers and heard all kinds of stories — many involving workers who didn’t file a Workers’ Comp claim for one reason or another. Some of the most frequent reasons I’ve heard from workers who get injured on the job and don’t file a claim include fear of getting fired, or intimidation by a system that seems cumbersome and hard to navigate. First of all, … Continue reading
Twelve men gathered last Thursday morning and saluted the coffin of a man they knew very little about. With the aid of a small bus, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 of Queens escorted Randolph Michael Royal’s body from Hess-Miller Funeral Home in Middle Village all the way to Calverton National Cemetery in Long Island. They arranged to have two present-day Army members attend and conduct a flag folding ceremony for Royal. A live bugler played “Taps.” To the … Continue reading
Exactly one month after a 14-year-old boy with autism disappeared after leaving his school in Long Island City, his brother, Danny, said the Rego Park teen’s family is more determined than ever to find Avonte Oquendo. “Each day that passes without Avonte being found is more devastating than the previous,” Danny Oquendo wrote on a Facebook page dedicated to finding Avonte. “I still feel your energy, Avonte; I know you are out there somewhere.” Avonte has been missing since he … Continue reading
In what seemed to many to be an unexpected turn of events, a federal appeals court last week halted planned changes to the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk practice and lashed out against the federal judge who previously ruled that the policing tactic was unconstitutional. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Judge Shira Scheindlin compromised the “appearance of impartiality surrounding this litigation” by ensuring she would hear this case when it was filed about six years … Continue reading
Art aficionados and legislators from throughout the five boroughs celebrated the Queens Museum’s $69 million makeover last week, feting the facility’s expansion that almost doubles space for exhibitions. The art museum, situated in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, will re-open to the public this Saturday, Nov. 9, and there will be three days of grand reopening programs, including a performance from a Bulgarian choir, a fishing expedition, and a walk accompanied by marching bands. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, museum officials and other … Continue reading
By Kate Bubacz and Ben Kleine Landslide. Mandate. Triumph. Democrat Bill de Blasio won the mayoral election by a stunningly wide margin Tuesday night, defeating Republican Joe Lhota with a severe blow that many have said amounts to a citywide rebuke of Mayor Bloomberg’s policies. The first new mayor in 12 years, de Blasio, the city’s public advocate and a former councilman from Brooklyn, pummeled Lhota, the former chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in the polls, landing 73.6 percent … Continue reading
Water can be seen rushing through the cracks between the doors, the floor slowly disappearing until the screen goes dark. The surveillance footage taken during Sandy at the New York Families with Autistic Children facility is dramatic, showing the state of the art center taking on four feet of water on the first floor, soaking toys, instruments, and supplies. The president of NYFAC, Andrew Baumann, never even got to open the doors of the brand-new facility to the public before … Continue reading
Next Tuesday – Election Day. We’re not going to waste words and tell you how important it is for you to vote. You know all about that. What we would like to talk to you about is who we hope you’ll support at the polls. On Tuesday, there are several candidates that deserve your support – and here are the reasons. Queens Borough President: Melinda Katz/Tony Arcabascio Melinda Katz, as we told you before the primary, is a seasoned … Continue reading
Police officers – along with countless volunteers and family members – continue to search for Avonte Oquendo, a 14-year-old boy with autism from Rego Park who has been missing since he managed to leave his Long Island City school unattended Oct. 4. A reward of about $90,000 is being offered for the safe return of the teen, who is unable to verbally communicate. The 14-year-old was last seen on surveillance video leaving the Center Boulevard School on 51s Avenue in … Continue reading