State Comptroller Develops Picture-Perfect ‘Snapshot’ of Borough Economy
Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office “Economic growth is evident across the borough,” according to DiNapoli’s report. By Michael V. Cusenza Record numbers of jobs…
Fate of Sinking Ramblersville Home Sealed by City
Forum Photo by Nicole SanPhilippo’ Concerned residents can rest easy with demolition of the longtime eyesore on the immediate horizon. By Patricia Adams Residents in…
Wait for Police Commissioner’s Review before Pushing to Legalize Public Pot Smoking: Queens DA
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office According to a Daily News story this week, Mayor de Blasio has already told Police Commissioner O’Neill and…
Trio Wanted for Savage Robbery
Photos Courtesy of NYPD The 106th Precinct Detective Squad this week reached out to the public for assistance in identifying and locating the three pictured…
State Announces $100M Available to Fund Clean Air and Alternative Transportation Projects
File Photo The QueensWay and QueensRail plans could qualify for the funding. By Michael V. Cusenza Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the availability of…
BEACH BUMS
It One of the oldest saws is Albert Einstein’s purported definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result….
106th Precinct Issues ‘Fraud Crime Alert’ for Scams
File Photo Authorities this week detailed the Emergency/Grandparent scam and the Green Dot Money Pack scam. By Forum Staff Community Affairs cops at the 106th…
Statue Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter
Photo Courtesy of FDNY Members of the City Fire Department family gathered at Sacred Heart Church in Glendale on Sunday for the St. Florian Statue…
Glendale Vietnam Vet Enters State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Addabbo (r.) congratulates O’Kane on earning the honor. By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach)…
Cops Seek Sick Kew Gardens Man
Photos Courtesy of NYPD Police on Thursday reached out to the public for help in locating a missing Kew Gardens man who suffers from Alzheimer’s…
Gillibrand Calls for New Oversight Regulations for Student Loan Industry
Photo Courtesy of the City Department of Consumer Affairs City Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas (at lectern), students, and advocates joined Gillibrand (at…
Record 5,000 Lane Miles of City Roadways have Been Repaved: City
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The City repaved 1,265 lane miles in FY16, and 1,324 lane miles in FY17. So far in FY18,…
Union Official Gets Five Years for Extortion
Photo Courtesy of Google United Plant and Production Workers Local 175 is based in Roslyn, L.I. By Forum Staff A Long Island-based union official was…
City Council Details Package of ‘Mother’s Day’ Bills
Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/John McCarten Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo (c.) sponsored or co-sponsored seven of the 10 pieces of legislation. By Forum Staff City…
City Set to Offer First South Asian Dual Language Program in Public Schools
Photo Courtesy of Google The dual language program in Bengali will be available at PS 7 in Elmhurst in September. By Michael V. Cusenza Beginning…