Pols’ Remarks Honor Victims, Sacrifice of Sept. 11
By Michael V. Cusenza Elected officials at all levels posted heartfelt statements this week to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist…
QueensLink Advocates Call for more Public Transit Options
By Michael V. Cusenza Proponents of the QueensLink, devoted to the reactivation of the Rockaway Beach Rail Line either as part of the Long Island…
‘Handle Surfing’ Still an Area Issue
“Handle surfing” remains an issue in the area, according to 106th Precinct leaders, who recently sought to remind residents to stay observant as they face…
Annual BBQ Spotlights Area Veterans
By Michael V. Cusenza Every day is Veterans Day, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) often reminds his constituents. And every year, the long-time South…
Mayor Lauds Plan to Combat Car Thefts in NYC
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a new plan to crack down on auto thefts throughout the five boroughs. Despite an overall decrease…
Trial Begins for Duo Charged with Stealing $250K+ from JFK Airport
By Michael V. Cusenza The trial of two men charged with stealing a fat bag of cash containing more than $250,000 from John F. Kennedy…
Amid Deepening Asylum Seeker Crisis, Adams Announces New Steps to Stabilize City Budget
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday announced several steps to stabilize the city’s finances given the convergence of circumstances threatening NYC’s financial stability….
Adams, DOT Unveil Action Plan to Reimagine City’s Curb Space
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Tuesday launched a comprehensive effort to reimagine the city’s curb…
City Launches Mobilization Strategy to Reduce Building Emissions
By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday launched “Getting 97 Done,” a plan to cut harmful carbon emissions from the city’s large buildings as…
Laurelton Man Sentenced to Gets Seven Years for Stabbing Man in Parking Quarrel
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Anthony Thomas was sentenced on Thursday to seven years in prison for stabbing a man…
Jamaica Man Charged in Vicious Stabbing
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Rahlik Pinnock was indicted on Friday on charges that he tried to solicit a woman…
Legislation Penned by Area Pols Leads to Moment of Reflection in Public Schools on Sept. 11
By Michael V. Cusenza Legislation authored years ago by area elected officials will lead to a moment of silence on Monday—Sept. 11—in City public schools….
Ariola Blasts MTA over Several Issues Affecting District 32 Customers
By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) took to Twitter on Tuesday to rip the Metropolitan Transportation Authority over a variety of…
NYC Property Tax Bills Rise: DiNapoli
By Forum Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to…
Addabbo Launches New Podcast Series ‘Where do we go from Here?’
By Forum Staff An area elected official has decided to dip his toe in the podcast pool. State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven) this week…