FLAG Day for Lindenwood Teacher
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) on Friday presented a citation of recognition to Cheryl Rizzo, a teacher from PS 232 in Lindenwood, who recently…
Mayor, City Council Reach Agreement on FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “This budget is a historic investment in New York City and it’s exactly how we will achieve a recovery for…
Deficiencies in Efforts to Combat Illegal Curb Cuts, Driveways: Audit
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office Comptroller Stringer’s audit found that with respect to curb cuts and driveways, DOB did not adequately oversee its processes for responding to…
Borough President Releases Community Board Demographic Report
Photo Courtesy of BP Richards’s Office “This year’s new community board appointment class is unprecedentedly diverse and represents an important first step in ameliorating the demographic disparities that…
Be Aware of Delays in Processing Times for Passports: Meng
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State Operational issues involving other service partners have impacted when the State Department receives passport applications for processing….
NYC311 Service Expanded into Subway System
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “This enables vulnerable New Yorkers in the subway system to be connected to the 311 system and all…
MTA Express Bus On-Time Performance Continues To Lag: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Patrick Cashin “Riders who rely on and pay a premium price for express bus service shouldn’t be left waiting, uninformed of delays,…
Mayor Touts Guide to LGBTQI+ Workplace Inclusivity
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “LGBTQI+ New Yorkers deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, period,” said Mayor de Blasio. By Forum…
Suspect Extradited from California, Charged in 2018 Shooting Death of Jamaica Man
Photo Courtesy of Google Williams and victim Darryl Whitfield bowled together at Whitestone Lanes the night of the murder. By Forum Staff Charles Williams, who…
In the Middle of Heat Wave, Con Ed Asks Queens Customers to Conserve Energy
Photo Courtesy of Con Ed Edison this week asked customers in certain sections of Queens to conserve energy. By Michael V. Cusenza On Tuesday, in…
For Help with Utility Bills, Look at Windows
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Dxmurphy Turn up the thermostat while you’re not at home (or set it as high as is comfortable when you are home)…
Man Indicted for Two Murders—Including S. Ozone Park Slay
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia/Chris Potter “This has to stop, this cannot become the norm,” DA Katz said. “These senseless killings show disregard for human life…
Pols Honor Crossing Guards
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) recently presented the 104th Precinct crossing guards with citations of recognition for their…
Mayor Announces Beginning of Major Construction Activities for Borough-based Jails
Rendering Courtesy of NYC DDC City Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Jamie Torres-Springer called the Borough-Based Jails Program “part of a once-in-many-generations opportunity to…
Focus on States Fueling NY Gun Supply: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Sen. Schumer said that DOJ “must also expand their footprint with this strike force plan to include states and…