Cuomo and de Blasio Rip Each Other over Rikers Island
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio have sparred numerous times since the latter took office in 2014….
City Announces Probe into Tenant Harassment at Sunnyside Condo Displaying Hate Symbols in Lobby
Photo Courtesy of the Anti-Defamation League Anti-Defamation League Regional Director Evan Bernstein delivers remarks in front of the Sunnyside building. By Forum Staff The City…
Special Operations FDNY/NYPD Team Sent to Texas to Help Area Crews in Hurricane Harvey Aftermath
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The elite team left the city for Texasф early Sunday morning. By Michael V. Cusenza A special operations squad composed of…
Sex Offenders Living ‘Dangerously’ Close to Pre-Ks: State Senate Report
Photo Courtesy of IDC According to the Independent Democratic Conference’s “Preying on Pre-Ks” report, 93 sexual predators convicted of committing crimes against children live within…
Peralta Urges Assembly to Pass State Liquor Community Liaison Bill
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Peralta’s Office “Most bars, restaurants and clubs are law-abiding good neighbors, but there are a few bad apples that can disrupt…
Federal Grant Sets up Study on Medical Marijuana, Pain and Opioid Use
Photo Courtesy of Vireo Health The study will investigate whether treatment with medical marijuana can lead to a reduction in opioid use in adults with…
Get Rid of Harmful Household Products Safely at Sanitation-Organized Events
By Forum Staff To help residents dispose of harmful household products safely, the City Department of Sanitation hosts solvents, automotive, flammables, and electronics – SAFE…
St. Albans Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Woman
Photo Courtesy of GoFundMe The victim was identified as Teriana Holcombe, 21, of Cambria Heights. By Forum Staff Authorities have charged Joel Lattore, of St….
At ‘Poorly Marked, Poorly Organized’ Rockaway Intersection, Pols Call for Safety Measures
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Scholars Academy Senior Daniella Ciniglio on Monday joined the call for adequate signage, properly painted crosswalks, directional signals to…
Man Reported Missing Last Seen in Ozone Park
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Basil was last seen on Saturday in Ozone Park. By Michael V. Cusenza City Police Department investigators on Monday issued a…
Cops Searching for Ozone Park Attempted Burglary Suspect
Photo Courtesy of Google According to investigators, the suspect attempted to break into a private home on Centerville Avenue. By Michael V. Cusenza 106th…
Republican Ulrich Endorses Democrat David in Council District 28 Race
Photo Courtesy of the David Campaign “Richard David will make a great member of the New York City Council,” Ulrich said on Monday in South…
Total Solar Eclipse a Big City Hit
By Michael V. Cusenza For a brief period on Monday afternoon, the city that never sleeps, the greatest and busiest metropolis in the world, stopped…
Former ‘Civic Virtue’ Site now ‘Women’s Plaza in Queens’
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Katz (c.) called the new plaza “a visible, meaningful tribute to all the women of Queens who have…
FAR FROM OVER
In Wednesday’s New York Daily News, Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max penned an op-ed headlined “So far, one lame mayoral election.” “This is not how…