What the Latest COVID Relief Deal Means for New York
Photo Courtesy of Scott Heins/Gov. Cuomo’s Office Part of the aid earmarked for NY in the new COVID relief bill will go toward vaccine distribution….
Cuomo Touts Order Providing Additional Support for Vulnerable Homeowners, Restaurant Industry
File Photo Under Executive Order 202.83, the sales tax deadline for restaurants in orange zones which have been required to suspend indoor dining will be extended…
Beautiful Borough: Queens Shines Bright during the Holiday
By Michael V. Cusenza Queens is king when it comes to holiday displays. From Bayside to Broad Channel, the ingenuity of The World’s Borough and…
New Bill Protects NY Water Resources: Pols
File Photo “In order to protect our communities from flooding, preserve our shorelines, and restore New York’s precious water ecosystems, it is imperative that we…
Italian-American State Pols Hail Conference’s New Website
Courtesy of NYIACSL The new website for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is nyiacsl.org. By Forum Staff A non-profit organization comprised of current…
Forest Hills Bros. Charged in $30M COVID Fraud
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of NY “As alleged in the indictment, the defendants manipulated information in over a dozen pharmacies…
DOI Issues Report on NYPD’s Response to Floyd Killing-Inspired Protests in NYC
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office DOI Commissioner Margaret Garnett By Forum Staff City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett issued a report Friday…
Massive Blaze Leaves Dozens of Richmond Hill Residents Homeless
By Michael V. Cusenza A fast-moving fire swept through several buildings in Richmond Hill early Thursday morning, leaving more than four-dozen residents homeless just two…
Help Richmond Hill Fire Vics
Richmond Hill community leaders this week organized an online fundraiser for families impacted by Thursday’s six-alarm fire on Jamaica Avenue and 109th Street. Romeo Hitlall,…
Civic’s Caravan of Christmas Cheer Collects Toys, Raises Funds for Less Fortunate
Photos Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Caravan of Christmas Cheer elves drop off toys at the 106th Precinct stationhouse. By Michael V. Cusenza Another…
Queens Nurse is First in US to get Vax
Photo Courtesy of Scott Heins for the Office of Governor Cuomo Queens ICU Nurse Sandra Lindsay receives COVID-19 vaccination. By Michael V. Cusenza On Monday…
Gillibrand Calls on Colleagues to Deliver Relief to NY Hospitals as COVID Cases Surge across State
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Jamaica Hospital Medical Center By Forum Staff As surging COVID-19 cases threaten to overwhelm New York’s hospitals, U.S. Sen….
Council Votes to Create Outdoor Arts Program, Special Flushing Waterfront District
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Reed/NY City Council “We need to use our City’s space in new and creative ways to make sure the cultural community…
Increase Security Funding for Nonprofits: Pols
File Photo “No community should have to live in fear due to who they are or how they worship,” Sen. Gillibrand said. By Forum Staff…
TSA Team at LaGuardia Airport Earns Homeland Security Award for Pandemic Heroism
Photo Courtesy of TSA “During the pandemic, Team LaGuardia truly exemplified the meaning of selfless public service and symbolized the true essence of TSA and DHS,” said…