Congestion Pricing Plan Inches Closer to Approval in Albany
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Weprin’s Office “New York’s struggling middle class cannot afford another regressive tax in the form of a congestion pricing,” Assemblyman Weprin…
MTA Turns to Cameras for Bus Lane Enforcement
File Photo MTA New York City Transit plans to install an automated mobile camera system on buses to capture real-time bus lane violations. By Michael…
Senate Bill Looks to Save Parking Spots
File Photo According to Addabbo, the bill ensures that when future projects, like the Q52/Q53 Select Bus Service, are put forth, the City dedicates an…
Budget Dance ‘not over until it’s over’: Addabbo
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “There is still time for my constituents to have input on budgetary issues before a final vote on the…
Miller Thanks Area Crossing Guards
Photo Courtesy of Assemblyman Miller’s Office Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) recently hosted his annual 102nd Precinct School Crossing Guard Breakfast at Avenue Diner on Jamaica…
Pheffer Amato Tapped for Fellowship
File Photo Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato and 16 other lawmakers have been selected to participate in the Lindsay Fellowship. By Forum Staff Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato…
Home Groan
For years, in this space, we’ve warned that homelessness is a crisis, a very real epidemic that has negatively affected our city in innumerable ways….
Addabbo to Oppose Williams Pipeline
Courtesy of Williams A project overview map of the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline. By Forum Staff The proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline program for the…
The Power of Positive Painting
Photo Courtesy of Reach for the S.T.A.R.S. “This is sure to bring smiles to students’ faces and let them know they have support at all…
Lawyer Convicted in Federal Real Estate Case
Photo Courtesy of the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office Hills at the closing, which was recorded by FBI agents. By Michael V. Cusenza An attorney admitted…
Woman Charged in Death of Premature Baby Delivered in LIC Hotel Toilet
Photo Courtesy of Google Becker allegedly gave birth to the little girl at this Days Inn in Long Island City. By Forum Staff A Long…
Self-Professed Private Investigator Sentenced to up to Three Years in Prison for Bribing a Witness
File Photo Gallman and Freeman were recorded talking about illegal activity on phones at Rikers Island. By Forum Staff A Bronx man who claims to…
Mob Loanshark Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison
Photo Courtesy of MoreLaw Semplice’s sentence was handed down on Thursday at Brooklyn federal court. By Forum Staff A long-time made member of the Gambino…
Ulrich Calls for Banks to Quit at Rally outside DHS Commissioner’s Brooklyn Home
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Councilman Ulrich led the rally on Monday in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilman Eric Ulrich…
Cross Bay Boulevard ‘Bomb’ Bag is Howard Beach Hoax
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The suspicious suitcase turned out to be empty. By Michael V. Cusenza An annual day of revelry and levity quickly pivoted…