Family Fun at Weekend Walk in Woodhaven
Photos Courtesy of Woodhaven Business Improvement District By Michael V. Cusenza South Queens families on Saturday flocked to Jamaica Avenue for the Woodhaven Business Improvement…
Council Pushes Pols to Make 9/11 Fund Permanent
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Miller’s Office “The notion that the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund could one day cease to exist is unimaginable,” Councilman Miller said….
Cuomo Implores Legislature to Approve Women’s Justice Agenda before Session Ends
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor On Monday, Cuomo launched the Women’s Justice Agenda: The Time Is Now campaign. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Dreams and Nightmares
If you asked any Average Joe in NYC how they feel about national politics and its Castle Grayskull—Washington, D.C.—you’ll probably get some pretty colorful answers….
Save the (Changed) Date
File Photo Due to unforeseen circumstances, the final Queens Symphony Orchestra opera-themed concert at Russo’s on the Bay has been rescheduled to Monday, June 24,…
Bills Herald Rent Programs for Seniors, Disabled
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “We need to help the New Yorkers who built up our communities and ensure they can afford to stay…
Gillibrand Touts New Opioid Bill
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office “As the opioid epidemic continues to tear apart families all over the country, Congress must do everything it can…
NY ’net Speed Slower than FCC Claims: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office “The bottom line here is that if this is a problem in New York City, then this is a…
DOT Presents Bike Lane Proposals to Skeptical Howard Beach Community
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza DOT Queens Deputy Borough Commissioner Jason Banrey By Michael V. Cusenza The City Department of Transportation on Tuesday presented…
A Community Commemorates: Memorial Day in Howard Beach
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza The Coleman Square War Memorial honors the 41 men from the Howard Beach community that gave their lives for…
Startlingly High Levels of Lead in Water at Borough Park Drinking Fountains
Photos Courtesy of Google Victory Field, also part of Forest Park, had a drinking fountain pumping water containing lead levels of 71.70 parts per billion….
Volunteers Help Build Home for Richmond Hill Family
Photos Courtesy of Google and Habitat for Humanity NYC The Sea Service members worked on the site of a dilapidated home on 132nd Street just…
Coalition Rallies for Bus Lane Enforcement
File Photo According to the coalition, the last remaining hurdle to be resolved this year is in the hands of Albany lawmakers: amending New York’s…
State Senate Approves Opioid Bills
File Photo By Forum Staff The State Senate recently approved several pieces of legislation crafted to combat the opioid crisis and ensure greater intervention services…
A Day to Remember
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our community came together on Monday to mark Memorial Day. We’d like to dedicate this special space to one of the most special…