Community Coalesces around 102nd Pct.
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Grateful residents of the South Queens communities that comprise the 102nd Precinct have been showering members of the command with flowers,…
Weiner Sprung from Fed Lockup
File Photo Weiner was sentenced in September 2017 to 21 months in federal prison. By Michael V. Cusenza Disgraced former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has…
Sept. 11 Victim Fund to Slash Payouts
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office The Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund is significantly decreasing future payouts to claimants, which include City first responders,…
Vision Zero Plan Targets Rockaway Blvd.
Photo Courtesy of Google Among the new Priority Corridors added to the new Borough Safety Plans: Rockaway Boulevard (Eldert Lane in Woodhaven to 3rd Street…
Cuomo Announces Reforms to Establish ‘MTA Accountability’ as Part of Budget Amendments
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo said that this list of amendments aims to establish accountability, provide new funding, and overhaul…
The Case for the People’s Advocate
Outside of races for offices that represent the interests of South Queens communities, The Forum generally shies away from political endorsements. However, there are special…
Cuomo Blames Senate for Amazon Bust
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Van Bramer’s Office “We have to not participate in this race to the bottom where corporations and billionaires dictate the values…
Bill to Expand Social Security
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office “We must not only protect our Social Security system, we must strengthen and expand it,” Sen. Gillibrand said. By…
Council Approves Basement Apartment Pilot Program
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NY City Council Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander sponsored the bill to establish the basement apartment pilot program. By Forum Staff The…
Supreme Court to Hear 2020 Census Citizenship Question Case
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Jeff Kubina On Friday, the Supreme Court granted the federal government’s appeal and set oral argument for the week of April…
City Urges Parents to Run for CEC Seats
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza are encouraging parents to run for seats on Community and Citywide…
Lawmakers Unveil Packages of Bills that Tackle Unregulated Renters’ Security Deposits
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller Stringer’s Office “We know that one major reason people can’t afford to live in New York City is out of control…
Detective Killed by Friendly Fire in Richmond Hill Store Robbery
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office “Make no mistake about it, friendly fire aside, it’s because of the actions of the suspect that Detective…
Thank You for Your Service
We were walking in the middle of the street along Atlantic Avenue away from the brilliantly lit crime scene Tuesday night, side-by-side, strangers in The…
Even with Lean Economic Times Looming, City’s 2020 Preliminary Budget Soars to $92 Billion
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office The FY2020 Preliminary Budget “makes modest investments that continue to make New York City the fairest big city…