De Blasio Unveils $89 Billion Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office According to Mayor de Blasio, the $89 billion Executive Budget was “crafted in light of immense fiscal hardship.”…
Man Charged in 102nd Precinct Detective’s Death Denied Early Release
File Photo Christopher Ransom By Michael V. Cusenza The recidivist thief being held on Rikers Island pending trial for an alleged string of robberies that…
Beaches to be Shuttered this Summer
File Photo Mayor Bill de Blasio has indicated that all City beaches, including Rockaway Beach (pictured), will be closed for the summer. By Michael V….
Stimulus Checks off Limits to Debt Collectors: AG
File Photo “This official guidance makes clear that banks and debt collectors cannot freeze or seize stimulus funds that are on their way to New…
Nursing Homes to Swiftly Report Virus Cases
Photo Courtesy of Google Forty-three residents at the New Franklin Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility in Flushing have succumbed to COVID-19. By Michael V. Cusenza Nursing…
Ignorance Is…Lethal
As the weeks of quarantine start to mount up, there is no doubt that we are feeling the pressure of the limitations imposed by Covid-19….
Sting Operation Nabs PPE Mask Price Gougers
Photo Courtesy of 3M Three Queens residents have been arrested for allegedly selling 1,000 R95 medical masks at 10-times the regular price. By Forum Staff…
Food for the Finest
The Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club on Friday packed and delivered individually wrapped meals for all of the officers patrolling the southern borough communities…
Outbreak Highlights Tale of 2 Cities: Analysis
File Photo “The COVID-19 outbreak has laid bare the deep, systemic inequities that run through our city and has exposed how the right to basic…
At First-Ever Remote Meeting, Council Set to Introduce COVID-19 Relief Package
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council All of the bills were scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday at the council’s first-ever remote Stated Hearing….
Halt Utility Shut-offs during Crisis: Pols
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza In the letter, the elected officials pointed out that losing access to basic utilities including running water, electricity, heat,…
Tips for Flying during Pandemic
Photo Courtesy of TSA You can bring that hand sanitizer and individually-packaged alcohol or anti-bacterial wipes in carry-on or checked luggage. By Forum Staff As…
The Forum Rides with the Bunny and the Balloonatic as They Spread Holiday Cheer
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams It certainly was a unique Easter. By Michael V. Cusenza Sunday was a unique Easter for myriad reasons. However, The…
Special Delivery!
Proving they are more than just law enforcement officers, two 106th Precinct cops this week were thrust into the roles of midwife and delivery room…
De Blasio Decides to Shutter City Schools
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio said he made “that very tough decision” to keep schools closed for the rest of…