Queens Library System part of MTA ‘Subway Library’ Promotion
Photo Courtesy of J.P. Chan/MTA “The Subway Library will encourage adults and children to explore new worlds through reading during their daily commute, while spreading awareness of our…
Jackson Heights Resident Inducted into Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office “The State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame singles out special recognition of those whose services helped shape our nation…
NYC among Winners of Attorney General’s Cities RISE Grant Awards
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office Schneiderman started Cities RISE earlier this year. By Forum Staff State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday announced…
Astoria Man Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison after Admitting to Possessing Child Porn
Courtesy of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children The case was opened when an NYPD detective received a tip from the National Center for…
Bangladeshi Diplomat Indicted for Labor Trafficking
Photo Courtesy of Google Shaheldul Islam allegedly forced the victim to work for him without pay. By Forum Staff Diplomatic immunity did not prevent a…
Mayor, City Council Reach Early Agreement on $85.2B Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Office indicated that this year’s agreement marks the earliest budget handshake between the mayor…
State Troopers Probing I-95 Hit-and-Run that Killed Richmond Hill Man
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Raymond Yu Maicol Encarnacion Garcia was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the I-95 at the Mamaroneck Avenue exit. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Addabbo Legislation Would Create Electronic Waste Recycling Task Force
File Photo Addabbo’s electronic waste recycling events have been very successful. By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) this week announced that…
Ulrich Honors Howard Beach Woman for 30 Years of Humanitarian Work
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office Ulrich presented Gagliano with a Council Citation at his Ozone Park district office. By Forum Staff City Councilman Eric…
Cops Still Searching for Suspect in Violent Mugging near Forest Park
Photo Courtesy of NYPD This man allegedly recently mugged a woman at knife-point. By Michael V. Cusenza The City Police Department recently reached out to…
TRANSPORTATION FRUSTRATION
Excelsior. Ever upward. The invigorating one-word motto is emblazoned on our State crest and flags. However, these days, if you were to use the Metropolitan…
Coalition of Civics Pushes Petition to ‘Save Lefferts Boulevard Bridge’
Photo Courtesy of Google The Save Kew Gardens Coalition calls the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge the “Heart of the Community.” By Michael V. Cusenza “Don’t let…
De Blasio, Senate Clash over Mayoral Control of City Schools
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio could lose control of City schools by the end of the month. By Michael V….
AARP Touts Funding for Seniors in New City Budget
Photo Courtesy of AARP AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel By Michael V. Cusenza The New York chapter of AARP on Saturday gushed about…
De Blasio Signs Executive Order to Adopt Goals of Paris Climate Agreement for NYC
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office By Michael V. Cusenza De Blasio signed the order a day after President Trump announced that he’s pulling…