Borough is Big Winner at Biz Competition
Photo Courtesy of QEDC Kristin Westbrook’s Astoria-based Calm City mobile meditation van. By Michael V. Cusenza Queens was the big winner Thursday as The World’s…
Partnerships will Encourage Social Distancing: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “To safely re-open our city, we need to make sure New Yorkers have what they need to keep…
Stringer to City: Release Antibody Test Data
File Photo “As we work together to safely reopen our city and economy, better information about exposure will be critical to the many decisions ahead,”…
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…