Governor, Mayor, City Council Work Together to Bring Back School Zone Speed Cameras
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor Cuomo on Monday signed an emergency executive order that will allow appropriate City agencies to access…
Aircraft Noise Can Pose Very Serious Health Threats to Communities: Report
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza A case study on LaGuardia Airport shows that increased noise can pose health threats—including cardiovascular disease—to residents and workers…
Quiet Communities Act would Require EPA to Address Pollution from Aircraft Noise
File Photo Sens. Gillibrand and Schumer announced the Quiet Communities Act on Friday. By Forum Staff New Senate legislation would require the U.S. Environmental Protection…
War of Words Heats up between Borough Natives Trump and Cuomo
Photos Courtesy of The White House and Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor President Trump was born in Jamaica Estates, while Gov. Cuomo’s childhood home…
State Shutters Three South Ozone Park Bars
Photo Courtesy of Google Naresa Palace was the scene of a shooting earlier this month. By Michael V. Cusenza State agencies issued stop work orders…
THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST
United States Sen. John McCain died on Saturday following a long, valiant joust with brain cancer. He was 81. He served his country for 60…
Senate Spending Bill Includes $3.7B in Federal Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Gillibrand’s Office “Communities across New York State are desperate for resources and funding to stop the opioid epidemic, and Congress urgently…
New State Law Expands Use of Rehab, Diversion Services to Combat Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
Photo Courtesy of Drugrehab.us “We must use every tool at our disposal to combat this nation’s opioid epidemic and the underlying issues that lead people…
Cops Still Searching for South Ozone Park Robbery Duo
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Detectives are looking for these two men. By Michael V. Cusenza 106th Precinct detectives recently reached out to the public for…
Coalition Calls on Cuomo to Sign Transit Lockbox Bill
Photo Courtesy of Riders Alliance Groups rallied near Grand Central Terminal on Thursday, urging Gov. Cuomo to protect transit funding by signing the transit lockbox…
Feds Must Act on Toxic School Supplies: Schumer
Photo Courtesy of The Board Dudes According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group report, tests and investigation found benzene in Board Dudes brand dry-erase…
Ulrich Helps Sponsor Daffodil Giveaway
Photo Courtesy of Dutch Grown Residents who would like to receive daffodils at no cost must register in advance. Registration is now open and will…
Meng Bill would Require Covers on Freight Trains that Carry Waste and Debris
By Forum Staff A new federal bill would require covers on all rail cars that transport materials such as commercial waste, municipal solid waste and…
City Council, Immigration Coalition Secure $250K for Muslim Advocacy Groups
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Miller’s Office Council Speaker Johnson and Councilman Miller made the announcement on Friday at the Islamic Circle of North America New…
N.J. Man Nabbed in Jamaica after Ordering, Accepting Package of ‘Molly’
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Long Beach MDMA or “Molly.” By Forum Staff A New Jersey man has been charged with conspiring to distribute and attempting…