Proposed Law Would help to Ease Cashless Tolling Issues
File Photo The MTA moved from traditional toll booths to Open Road Cashless Tolling at all state bridges and tunnels last year. By Michael V….
Prescription Drug Price Info Bill Awaits Action from Cuomo
Photo Courtesy of Google We must make sure consumers receive all the information they need and deserve when they visit their local pharmacies,” Sen. Addabbo…
Houston’s Carranza is New Schools Chancellor
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio welcomed Carranza to NYC on Monday. By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio on…
HEAD OF THE (OVERCROWDED) CLASS
By all accounts, Mayor Bill de Blasio got it right this week when he tapped Richard Carranza to take the reins from Carmen Fariña and…
Startling Report Shows 90-Percent Increase in Anti-Semitic Incidents in NYC in 2017 Queens sees largest uptick: 39 reported acts, compared to 11 in 2016
Courtesy of the Anti-Defamation League “When anti-Semitism is on the rise, so too are other forms of hate,” posited Anti-Defamation League NY Regional Director Evan…
Queens Carries on Traditions with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Photos Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office; NYPD; Borough President’s Office; the City Council; Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office By Michael V. Cusenza Whether you’re full-blooded Irish…
South Ozone Park Perp Pulls Teen out of Car before Stealing It
Courtesy of NYPD The thief walked past the car several times before making his move. By Michael V. Cusenza Detectives recently reached out to the…
Schneiderman Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Price Gouging During Winter Storms
Photo Courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office “New Yorkers should be wary of fraudsters who use severe winter weather as an excuse to illegally line…
Council Introduces Massive Stop Sex Harassment in NYC Act
Photo Courtesy of John McCarten/NYC Council Council Speaker Corey Johnson and colleagues recently detailed the comprehensive 11-bill package of legislation at a joint meeting of…
Schumer Touts Three-Part ‘Top to Bottom’ Gun Safety Proposal
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Schumer unveiled the gun safety proposal on Sunday surrounded by schoolchildren at the Julia Richman Education Complex on the…
City EMT Charged with Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl
Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Printing Petion is a City Fire Department emergency medical technician. By Forum Staff An off-duty Emergency Medical Technicial from the FDNY…
Mayor Unveils ‘Clear Intersections’ Congestion Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “Blocking the box is one area where focused NYPD enforcement can and will make a big difference to…
Missing Woman Last Seen in Richmond Hill
Photo Courtesy of NYPD A missing elderly woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease was last seen Richmond Hill, according to police. The 102nd Precinct recently…
Katz Appoints George Russo to Queens Library Board
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office George Russo By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Melinda Katz this week appointed Ozone Park attorney and civic…
Addabbo Hosts Free Tax Prep Service in Howard Beach
Photo Courtesy of Google Sen. Addabbo’s Howard Beach district office is located at 159-53 102nd St. By Forum Staff It’s that dreaded time of year:…