City Launches NYC Ferry in Rockaway
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office NYC Ferry’s first two routes, Rockaway and East River, went into service on Monday. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Cops Looking to Question Man who Stole Money from Victim’s Howard Beach Bank Account
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Police say this man withdrew $9,000 from the victim’s account. By Michael V. Cusenza Police on Friday reached out to the…
Man Slashed in Rockaway Subway Station
Photo Courtesy of NYPD According to authorities, the perpetrator was last seen wearing this sweatshirt. By Forum Staff An officer with the City Police Department…
De Blasio Presents $84.86B Executive Budget for 2018
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “We cannot respond to threats of funding cuts by pulling back on our own investments or values,” Mayor…
Ferry Good Week
Finally. NYC Ferry – though you might know it from its previous iterations: Citywide Ferry Service or Five-Borough Ferry – officially launched this week from…
Cops Ratchet up Motor Bike Enforcement
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The City Police Department plans on seizing plenty of illegal motor bikes during the summer months. By Michael V. Cusenza As…
Ulrich Urges City to Officially Designate May ‘Military Appreciation Month’
File Photo Councilman Ulrich wants May to be recognized as Military Appreciation Month in the city. By Forum Staff City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park)…
NYPD Officer Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Deadly Van Wyck Expwy. Crash
Photo Courtesy of Flickr/Raymond Yu Smith was allegedly driving southbound on the Van Wyck Expressway near Rockaway Boulevard at an unsafe speed when he crashed…
Social Services, NYPD Review Homeless Practices and Programs
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The NYPD now oversees security at all Department of Homeless Services shelter facilities citywide. By Forum Staff Officials with the City…
First Span of New Kosciuszko Bridge Opens
Photo Courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor The new span of the bridge officially opened to traffic in both directions last Thursday night….
Man Exposes Himself on Rego Park Train
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Investigators say this man is wanted for exposing himself on an R train in Rego Park. By Michael V. Cusenza City…
Elected Officials Meet with Seniors, Disabled Residents in Push to Expand Property Tax Relief
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Elected officials recently rallied in Brooklyn for the expansion of property tax exemptions for seniors and the disabled….
Maspeth MTA Facility to Host Charging Stations for Green Bus Pilot Program
Courtesy of MTA Renditions of the new electric buses. By Michael V. Cusenza A Metropolitan Transportation Authority depot will feature charging stations for electric buses…
MTA Does not ensure Needed Repairs are Made to Elevators and Escalators: Stringer
Photo Courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Patrick Cashin According to the comptroller, approximately 80 percent of sampled MTA elevators and escalators did not receive all of…
New York Pols Trounce Trump Tax Plan
Official Whitehouse Photo by Shealah Craighead Elected New York officials, including members of Congress, recently blasted President Trump’s tax plan. By Michael V. Cusenza Several…