NY will get $263M+ in Federal Anti-Terrorism Funding: Schumer, Gillibrand
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Schumer’s Office Senate Majority Leader Schumer (far l.) stands with fellow dignitaries at Monday’s ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial….
Schumer Pushing Bill that Calls for Cell Phone Carriers to Maintain Access to Signals During Emergencies
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Justin Smith “While providers have worked to ensure backup power to towers and agreed to other methods that help to keep…
Schneiderman Follows through on Promise to Sue to Preserve DACA
Photo Courtesy of the State Attorney General’s Office Schneiderman called President Trump’s decision to end DACA “cruel, inhumane, and devastating.” By Michael V. Cusenza State…
Addabbo Applauds ‘Long Overdue’ Expansion of City Property Tax Exemption Programs
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Addabbo recently presented Kew Gardens resident Helen “Leah” Olynciw with a Senate Citation in honor of her 100th birthday….
GallopNYC Lindenwood Open House an Unbridled Success
Photo Courtesy of GallopNYC GallopNYC on Sunday opened the doors of its Sunrise Stables location in Lindenwood to the general public. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Suds & Fun at Annual NYFAC Wash for Autism
The New York Families for Autistic Children on Sunday raised thousands of dollars for research at its foundation’s 11th annual Wash for Autism car wash…
Pheffer Amato Honors Longtime Union Leader at Irish Labor Awards
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato (far r.) poses with the night’s honorees, including fellow borough Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D-LIC). By…
Cuomo Signs Law Expanding Sick-Leave Benefits for NYers who participated in Sept. 11 Response Efforts
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor Gov. Cuomo signed the new law on Monday in Manhattan. By Forum Staff Governor Andrew Cuomo on…
Bravest make Several Rescues in Two-Alarm Inferno at Smoke Detector-Less South Jamaica Home
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office “No parent should have to worry whether the bus driver who transports his or her child to school has…
Katz, Coalition Tout Successful School Supply Collection Drive
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Queens Borough President Melinda Katz (l.) and Sarah Murphy, director of Development for the Coalition for the Homeless,…
Meng Reintroduces Bill to Ban School Bus Drivers with DUI Convictions
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office “No parent should have to worry whether the bus driver who transports his or her child to school has…
Former Pro Boxer Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison in Vicious Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
Photo Courtesy of Google Hall stabbed and beat victim Margarita Rivera on Watson Place in Jamaica. By Forum Staff Former champion boxer, Trevis Hall of…
City Confirms Two Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Discovered in Lindenwood
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza The City Health Department indicated that it is working with building management to test the edifice’s water supply. By…
Beloved Borough Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz Dies at 46
Photo Courtesy of the Assembly Simanowitz represented the 27th Assembly District for the past six years. By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz, a Democrat…
Schneiderman Warns Against Gas Price Gouging in Wake of Hurricane
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the State Attorney General New York AG Eric Schneiderman also investigated price gouging and predatory companies in the wake…