A Vote is a Vote. Except When…
On Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio—in his infinite wisdom—claimed that the vote for candidates for the “She Built NYC” campaign actually wasn’t a vote. Huh?…
Council Committee Approves Resolution to Prohibit Incarceration on Rikers Island after 2026
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Johnson announced the results of the council committee’s vote Thursday. By Forum…
Woodside Karate Instructor Charged with Raping Preteen Student
Photo Courtesy of Google Quinchi taught at Hugo’s Tae Kwon Do Studio on Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside, where the 12-year-old took karate lessons. By Forum…
Corona Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing after Christening Party
Photo Courtesy of Google Martinez allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times in the chest at 98th Street and 37th Avenue in Corona. By Forum Staff…
SHOP RIGHT at FOOD EMPORIUM
Head Chef Chris Bielli smiles behind the “case” that has quickly become a centerpiece of the store, showcasing a cornucopia of prepared foods and specialty…
High Unemployment for Disabled in NYC: Report
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “In order to lower the unemployment rate for people with disabilities we need to change the culture in…
Just for Kicks in Queens
City First Lady Chirlane McCray, alongside community leaders and stakeholders on Thursday unveiled the newest group of mini soccer pitches across the five boroughs as…
City Sues 22 National Online-E-Cigarette Vendors
Photo Courtesy of NYC According to the lawsuit, online e-cigarette retailers, including those named in the action, target their sales to young people by offering…
Mayor orders 30-Day Review of City Mental Health Programs
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office City Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot, M.D., and Mayor de Blasio. By Michael V. Cusenza The City will be…
Hooker Charged in another Death
Photo Courtesy of Google The body of a 60-year-old College Point man was discovered Aug. 5 inside a room at the Airway Inn at LaGuardia…
Queens is ‘Open House’ this Weekend
File Photo State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) at GallopNYC Sunrise Stables in Lindenwood. By Michael V. Cusenza More than 30 borough venues—from historic…
MTA Announces Subway Homeless Plan
File Photo According to the MTA, the homeless population in the subway system has grown more than 20 percent in the past year, to nearly…
Park Pride on Display in Howard Beach
By Michael V. Cusenza Dozens of novice green thumbs gathered in Howard Beach last weekend to help beautify a beloved park. Bolstered by funding secured…
Cops and Community ‘Build Bridges’ in Richmond Hill
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Miller joined members of the 102nd Precinct Community Council for a quick picture at Saturday’s “Building Bridges” event….
Feasibility Study Findings Show that Reactivating Defunct Rockaway Rail Line is ‘Necessary’: Pheffer Amato
File Photo The Rockaway Beach Rail Line, pictured here in the 1950s, once ran from Rockaway to Rego Park. By Michael V. Cusenza Back on…