City Set to Offer First South Asian Dual Language Program in Public Schools
Photo Courtesy of Google The dual language program in Bengali will be available at PS 7 in Elmhurst in September. By Michael V. Cusenza Beginning…
Amendment would Restrict Funding for Inclusion of Citizenship Question in Next Census
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Census U.S. Reps. Meng and Serrano haveintroduced an amendment during the full committee markup of the FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Sciences, and…
City Reopens Emergency Medical Services Museum at Fort Totten
Photo Courtesy of FDNY The 400 square-foot museum was originally established in 1992 and reopened on Friday. By Forum Staff The City announced on Friday…
City Files Brief Supporting Right to Protect Sensitive Information of Immigrant Communities
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “Welcoming immigrants has helped make this the safest big city in the country,” Mayor de Blasio said. By…
Supreme Court Decision Lifts Federal Ban on Sports Betting
Photo Courtesy of MGM Grand Sports books, similar to this one at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, could be coming to New York. By Michael…
New York Attorney General Candidates Emerge as Special Prosecutor Initiates Schneiderman Probe
Photos Courtesy of the NY Attorney General’s Office Former AG Eric Schneiderman is now under criminal investigation. By Michael V. Cusenza The political body of…
Brooklyn Duo Convicted of Kidnapping and Torturing Ozone Park Man
Photo Courtesy of DOJ Michael Crumble (l.) and Ramell Markus By Michael V. Cusenza Following a brief trial, a federal jury on Monday morning convicted…
Sheldon Silver Convicted of Corruption—Again
File Photo Disgraced former Assembly Speaker Silver on Friday was found guilty of extortion and honest services fraud. By Michael V. Cusenza Stop me if…
Legal Marijuana Could Score $336M for City: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of the City Comptroller’s Office Comptroller Stringer’s report estimates a potential $1.1 billion adult-use marijuana market for NYC. By Forum Staff City Comptroller…
A Mother’s Way
Sometimes, you’ve just got to give credit where it’s due. Even if the person who deserves said credit frustrates and/or repulses you 24/7, 365—it’s the…
Homeless Man Returns to NYC to Face Charges in ‘Frightening’ Assault of Borough Mom
File Photo Ronald Williams’ last known address was a shelter in Queens. By Michael V. Cusenza A homeless man has been charged in the heinous…
Bills Aimed at Combating NY’s Opioid Epidemic Inching Closer to Cuomo’s Desk
File Photo Sen. Addabbo said “we need to be both tough and smart” in this war on opioids. By Forum Staff The State Senate recently…
Ulrich, Holden Set to Host Pet Adoption Event in Forest Park
Photo Courtesy of Animal Care Centers of NYC All animals on the truck at the event are ready to go home with you the same…
‘Extraordinary’ Rise in Spending on Homeless Services but Results Lacking: Comptroller
File Photo “While the rise in City spending on homeless services has been extraordinary, we are concerned with the lack of results,” said Comptroller Stringer….
Area Schools are Big Winners in DOT Vision Zero Competition
Photo Courtesy of DOT This entry from MS 226 in South Ozone Park earned First Place honors in the Poster category By Michael V. Cusenza…