During Heat Wave, Con Ed Asks Customers in South Queens to Conserve Energy
By Michael V. Cusenza In the middle of a particularly oppressive heat wave, Con Edison asked residents of South Queens to conserve energy while company…
City Decides to Not Move Forward with Medicare Plan for Retirees
By Michael V. Cusenza While the State Court of Appeals last Wednesday ruled in the City’s favor, finding that retired City workers aren’t entitled to…
Jamaica Man Gets 10 Years in Prison for Sikh Attack
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz recently announced that Gilbert Augustin was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault…
Union Turnpike Co-Op Finally Gets Turn Signal
The long-awaited turn signal into Forest View Crescent Co-Op on Union Turnpike just off Woodhaven Boulevard has been installed, City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park)…
Seven Teens Indicted in Savage Park Beatings
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday that seven teenagers were indicted for an attack on two younger teens on May…
Bill Providing Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Vets Heads to Hochul’s Desk
By Forum Staff The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation that would establish a full real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent…
City Launches New Phase of ‘War on Rats’
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams, City Director of Rodent Mitigation Kathy Corradi, and City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa on Sunday…
The Roots to Headline ‘Queens Day’ Concert
By Forum Staff The World-Famous Roots Crew will headline “Queens Day” on Sunday, July 20, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park adjacent to the Unisphere, Queens…
Governor Launches Program that Provides Free Air Conditioners to Eligible NYers
By Forum Staff Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the launch of the Essential Plan Cooling Program, an affordability initiative that provides free air conditioners…
Senate, Assembly Pass Bill to Protect Consumers and Small Businesses
By Forum Staff The State Senate and Assembly have approved the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act, or FAIR Business Practices Act,…
City Unveils ‘Financial Literacy for Youth’ Initiative
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams recently announced key details of the City’s “Financial Literacy for Youth” (FLY) initiative to make sure that every public…
Armored Car Heist Nets $540K for Pair of Robbers
By Michael V. Cusenza City gumshoes on Wednesday were still seemingly stumped by a pair of masked gunmen who swiped $540,000 from an armored Brink’s…
Area Schools Benefit from Participatory Budgeting
By Michael V. Cusenza Two area schools are set to benefit from the Fiscal Year Participatory Budgeting cycle. A $350,000 allocation will help Richmond Hill…
Meng, Seniors Talks Social Security Cuts
By Forum Staff Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) recently held a listening session in Elmhurst that focused on cuts to Social Security and the devastating impacts…
Reforms Made Permanent after Successful DDC Flood Infrastructure Pilot Program
By Michael V. Cusenza City Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Tom Foley on Wednesday announced that the Expanded Work Allowance will now be made…