Educate Students on Virus: Addabbo
File Photo “We need to make sure that we are prepared for, not scared of this coronavirus,” Sen. Addabbo said. By Forum Staff There are…
Virus Sparks NY State of Emergency
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio and City Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot take questions Friday at a coronavirus briefing in Brooklyn….
Hire the Best and Brightest
New York. The Empire State. Our motto, “Excelsior,” is proudly emblazoned on NY’s coat of arms. It is the Latin word meaning “higher,” “superior,” “lordly,”…
Richmond Hill Rapist Gets 7 Years
By Forum Staff A Pennsylvania man who aided a woman in finding a place to live in 2015, has been sentenced to 7 years in…
Ride for ‘Smiles’
An NYPD widow recently announced that she has dedicated her upcoming ride in the Chapter 37 Police Unity Tour to hero Det. Brian Simonsen, his…
Commuter Advocate Coalition Release Recommendations for Borough Bus Network Redesign
Photo Courtesy of Riders Alliance City Councilman, and Queens borough president candidate, Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) delivers remarks on Thursday during a rally for a better…
City, Amtrak Release Sunnyside Yard Plan
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/R36 Coach At 180 acres, Sunnyside Yard is the only centrally-located, transit-accessible site of its size remaining in the five boroughs. By…
Beach Blaze: Bravest Battle Brush Fire in Spring Creek Park
Photo Courtesy of NYC Fire Wire By Michael V. Cusenza A stubborn brush fire in Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach shut down the Cross…
As Coronavirus Cases Emerge in Empire State, Officials Update Residents on Efforts to Tackle It
Photo Courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of the Governor During a coronavirus briefing Tuesday, Gov. Cuomo signed into law a $40 million emergency management authorization to…
As NYPD Remembers PO Eddie Byrne, Killers Look for Parole in November
File Photo NYPD Officer Eddie Byrne was killed on Feb. 26, 1988 in Jamaica by members of a drug gang. By Michael V. Cusenza City…
Never Forget His Sacrifice
In our own little way, The Forum has pledged to never forget the sacrifices of hero cop Eddie Byrne and his family by running a…
Broad Channel Volunteers Mark 115 Years
The Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday celebrated 115 years of service at its Officer Installation Dance at Broad Channel American Legion. “The Broad…
Record Number of Flu Cases in NY
By Forum Staff The total amount of flu cases in New York this season has eclipsed the previous record number of seasonal cases since the…
State Senate Passes Legislation for Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Senator Addabbo chats with a veteran last week at the American Legion Legislative Breakfast. By Forum Staff The State…
Ulrich Organizing Food Drive
File Photo The councilman’s food drive will run throughout the Lenten season. By Forum Staff City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) recently announced that, during—and…