Can’t Forget Quality of Life Issues: Pol
File P hoto “While we are all responsibly quarantining, we cannot forget about the quality of life for our constituents,” Sen. Addabbo said. By Michael…
Struggling NY Airports Set to Get $411M in Federal Funding
File Photo JFK International Airport is scheduled to receive more than $193 million. By Forum Staff New York airports that have been nearly grounded by…
On ‘Drive-by Easter’ & Silver Linings
Several weeks ago, Key Food of Howard Beach used their weekly ad space on the back cover of The Forum to deliver a message. It…
City Allocates $25M in Emergency Funding for Food Providers
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council “We must continue to do everything we can to prevent a hunger crisis in New York City. No…
Coalition Extends, Expands Food Initiative
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Queens Borough President “Fuel the Frontlines” meals prepared by Treat Yourself Jerk Chicken destined for the staff at…
City Prosecutes Pandemic-Related Product Price Gougers
Photo Courtesy of Google The City is filing a case against Burns Pharmacy in Forest Hills for 24 violations of price gouging hand sanitizer and…
Reserve Funds for Vulnerable Biz: Dems
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was among the 10 Senate Democrats who signed the letter addressed to U.S. Small…
Meng Warns Queens Constituents about Economic Impact Payment Scams
File Photo “It is unconscionable that in the middle of a public health crisis, there are those who prey on unsuspecting individuals, and attempt to…
MTA ‘Temperature Brigade’ Tests Workers
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Cashin/MTA New York City Transit Temperature Brigade members check all MTA employees entering a work location using thermal scan thermometers on…
Rite Aid Coughs up $4.75M for Cold Meds
Photo Courtesy of DEA “Rite Aid’s disregard to compliance made it personal to us,” said DEA New York Special Agent-in-Charge Ray Donovan. By Forum Staff…
The Balloonatic Brings Smiles to a Beset Borough in Need
File Photo Last week, the Balloonatic crafted a large set of balloon rosary beads and displayed them for all to see on his Howard Beach…
Connolly Sisters Sing for a City under Siege
Photo Courtesy of the Connolly Family “The Connolly Sisters in Quarantine”: Rachel (l. to r.), Joanna, and Shannon, prepare for Saturday night’s performance. By Michael…
Violent Car Crash Claims One, Injures Two
One man died and two other drivers were rushed to the hospital Thursday morning after an intense three-car accident in Richmond Hill, according to police…
Borough Showers Healthcare Workers, First Responders with Donations and Appreciation
Photo Courtesy of Rich Hernandez Staff at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Richmond Hill says thank you to all who have been donating food and…
Fire City’s Doc: Queens Pols
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Two Queens councilmen recently called on Mayor de Blasio to fire City Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot, M.D. By…