Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid Covid Crisis
File Photo “This legislation will help farmers and food processors modernize their operations to meet the new demands of this crisis, enable our front line…
House Call for a Hero: Howard Beach Honors WWII Vet with Memorial Day Salute
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams Butch Puccio outside his Shore Parkway home, surrounded by friends, family, and a grateful Howard Beach community. By Michael V….
Salute to True Service
Although the weather wasn’t exactly what the meteorologists had promised for this past Sunday, the sun and an undeniable spirit shone down on Shore Parkway…
Borough Marks a Memorial Day in Uncertain Times
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Broad Channel Park By Michael V. Cusenza Queens still solemnly observed Memorial Day in a socially-distanced, trying time…
State has Processed More than Two Million Unemployment Claims
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions of New Yorkers out of work, more than during the Great Depression,” said…
Mayor Opens Beaches—with New Rules
Rockaway Beach Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday announced that City beaches will open,…
Wrapped in Red, White and Blue
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach, there were a little more stars and stripes in South Queens this Memorial Day weekend. The organization…
Relocating Shelter Residents Right Move: Pols
Three area elected officials on Tuesday praised the City Department of Homeless Services’ recent decision to relocate the residents of the Laurel Hill Shelter in…
Pols Seek PPP Eligibility for Co-ops
File Photo Fifteen New York elected officials this week sent a letter to the Treasury Department and the U.S. Small Business Administration demanding that housing…
Online Predator Reports on Rise: DA
File Photo According to DA Melinda Katz, predators are aware that children are home during the day as residents shelter-in-place and may use this time…
Bill Would Set up Virus Victim Fund
File Photo New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand By Forum Staff Legislation to establish a new fund to provide compensation for essential workers that were required…
City Pledges to Deliver More than 1 Million Emergency Meals per Day
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “We have accomplished a lot in the last two months, but for me, good enough is not good…
Senator Seeks Specifics on TSA Plan
Photo Courtesy of TSA TSA has taken the precautionary measure of requiring its own employees to wear facial protection while at screening checkpoints. By Forum…
Hotel Industry Group Crafts ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
Photo Courtesy of Google The Crowne Plaza JFK on 135th Avenue near the Van Wyck Expressway. By Forum Staff With the April jobs report showing…
Construction Key to NYC Recovery: Stringer
File Photo “These are unprecedented and challenging times, but they represent a generational opportunity to re-imagine how our City approaches capital investment and to harness…