Addabbo Constituents Come through for Disadvantaged Women
At the end of last month, Isabella Geroux of Bottomless Closet visited State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr.’s (D-Howard Beach) Howard Beach office to pick up…
City to Open More Sites for Asylum Seekers
Photo Courtesy of Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams said he’s “proud to expand the footprint of this important work across all five boroughs to support…
Man Convicted of Bribing Correction Officers to Smuggle Contraband into Rikers Island Jail
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY Peace said that Albert’s “lawless conduct undermines the orderly running of the institution and…
Adams, American College of Lifestyle Medicine Announce $44M Training Offer
Photo Courtesy of Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams said a plant-based diet “saved my life.” By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and the American College…
Guilty Plea and Restitution in Union Membership Cash Con
Photo Courtesy of Department of Buildings Since the launch of the investigation, and the subsequent prosecution of this case, an additional five victims have come…
Task Force Takes Down Ghost Gun Trafficking Ring
Photo Courtesy of AG James Fifty-seven firearms, 51 of which were ghost guns, were recovered. By Forum Staff State Attorney General Tish James and the…
Adams Announces Plan to Provide Care for People Suffering From Untreated Severe Mental Illness
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Adams made the announcement on Tuesday. By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced a new…
Area City Council Members Urge MTA to Study Viability of Proposed QueensLink Project
Rendition Courtesy of QueensLink By Michael V. Cusenza A bipartisan, transportation-minded triumvirate in the City Council is looking to drum up support for the QueensLink…
JFK Terminal 8 Project Completed
Photo Courtesy of JFK The $400 million, privately financed expansion and modernization will allow British Airways to move from its long-time home in Terminal 7…
Ariola Touts Two Pieces of ‘Common Sense’ Legislation
Two bills sponsored by City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) earned approval at last week’s Stated Meeting. Intro. 404A: Legislation that would require the City…
MTA Budget Gaps Driven by Fare Revenue Drop: DiNapoli
File Photo The State comptroller said that the magnitude of these budget gaps makes it unlikely that they can be closed by the MTA reducing…
State AG Urges Congress to ‘Protect Workers’ by Forbidding Retirement Investments in Cryptocurrencies
Photo Courtesy of Attorney General James “Over and over again, we have seen the dangers and pitfalls of cryptocurrencies and the wild swings in these…
NY’s Labor Force Decreased Sharply during Pandemic, Remains below Pre-Pandemic Peak: Report
Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli By Forum Staff The Empire State’s labor force is one of the nation’s largest, but it decreased by 1 percent between…
New Laws Set to Improve Diversity within FDNY
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (l.) and City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Eric Adams…
Mayor Signs Two Bills Providing Support for Survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in NYC
Photo Courtesy of Mayoral Photography Office City Hall is lit orange on Monday to honor the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. By Forum…