Farmer’s Market Returns to Richmond Hill
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office I “The market filled a crucial void in Richmond Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods, where residents previously had to…
Sikhs Honored in Albany
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) this year honored the Sikh community for its beneficence to the Empire State and its…
City Planning Commission Set to Hold Public Hearing on Borough-Based Jails Proposal
The City’s proposal is to implement a borough-based jail system and close the facilities on Rikers Island. By Michael V. Cusenza The City Planning Commission…
De Blasio Vows to Strengthen Oversight of Taxi Medallion Brokers
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office “This report shines a light on many of the predatory practices of the broker industry,” Mayor de Blasio…
New Law a Boost to Green Roof Program: Pols
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “New York City should be at the forefront of urban sustainability and green innovation, and our barren roofs offer…
One of the eight brothels was located on Jamaica Avenue in Hollis.
One of the eight brothels was located on Jamaica Avenue in Hollis. By Forum Staff A retired City Police Department Vice detective has been sentenced…
South Queens Communities among Those with Lowest Number of City Parks Bathrooms: Report
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “NYC Parks must expand the number of these bathrooms in neighborhoods in need and provide the resources to bring…
Savage Station Assault Caught on Camera
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Cops on Thursday reached out to the public via social media for help in identifying and locating two men wanted in…
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on FAA to Prioritize Reducing Aircraft Noise over NY Communities
File Photo “New Yorkers deserve a responsive FAA that works for them and is not held captive by the industries it regulates,” Schumer and Gillibrand…
Port Authority Proposes First JFK AirTrain Fare Hike
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Tdorante10 According to the authority, fares to and from JFK Airport are proposed to increase to $7.75 from the existing $5,…
Pols Hail Decision to Nix Census Question
File Photo Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Secretary Ross’s explanation for including the citizenship question in the 2020 Census was “contrived.” By Michael V….
Ulrich Re-launches Graffiti Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office “Graffiti is a serious quality of life issue. When vandalism becomes more prevalent, our communities suffer,” Councilman Ulrich said….
Who’s Looking out for You?
It seems that Tiffany Cabán has pulled off one of the greatest all-time borough political upsets. As of Wednesday morning, she had stretched her lead…
Map Shows Sites where Safety Training is Required
Photo Courtesy of DOB “This new tool will be very helpful for the industry as we need to assure that all worksites are safe,” said…
City Fixes Sidewalks at Snail’s Pace: Stringer
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza “We need to maintain our trees and sidewalks, and we need to do it right,” Stringer said. By Forum…