Pheffer Amato Urges City to Accept MetroCard on NYC Ferry
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office The popular NYC Ferry launched on May 1. By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach)…
Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Push DOT on Safety of Infamous Lindenwood Intersection
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (second from l.) organized last week’s meeting. By Michael V. Cusenza Area elected officials…
Vetranos Thank Community, Call Karina a ‘Phenomenon’
Photo Courtesy of Instagram Phil Vetrano said his slain daughter, Karina, has been on his mind “every minute” of the past year. By Michael V….
De Blasio Proposes ‘Fair Fix’ Tax on Wealthiest Residents to Help Modernize Subway and Bus System
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office “We are asking the wealthiest in our city to chip in a little extra to help move or…
Cops Release Sketch of Person of Interest in Fatal Springfield Gardens Bombing
Photo Courtesy of NYPD The person of interest was seen near the victim’s building on several occasions in the weeks prior to last month’s incident….
In Support of S.6838
Sometimes, it just makes sense. Even in politics. Even in Albany. Late last month, State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) introduced S.6838, legislation that would…
Police Commissioner Honors Middle Village War Hero
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Earlier this year, McNaughton’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. By Michael V. Cusenza…
Far Rockaway Street Co-Named in Honor of Slain Detective
Photo Courtesy of NYPD Dozens of City Police Department colleagues recently joined the family and friends of Det. Randolph Holder in Far Rockaway to honor…
Latest NYPD Statistics Show Each Borough Saw a Reduction in Overall Crime in July
Photo Courtesy of NYPD “Public safety will always be a shared responsibility,” Commissioner O’Neill said. By Michael V. Cusenza The latest chapter of the citywide…
Firefighter Marks 50 Years of Service with Broad Channel Volunteer FD
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach; second from l.) on Saturday presented an Assembly Resolution to Edwin Wilmarth,…
Housing Nonprofit Officials now Available to Help Howard Beach Homeowners
Courtesy of NHSQ Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps low-to-moderate income families continue to live in Queens by…
Borough President’s Office Collecting Donations for Homeless Students
File Photo Katz’s recent school supply drives have been highly successful. By Forum Staff Queens Borough President Melinda Katz recently announced that her Office is…
Lhota Announces MTA Leadership Appointments
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin MTA Chairman Joe Lhota By Forum Staff Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota on Thursday announced the appointment of Patrick Foye as…
NYC Residents Volunteering at a High Rate: Study
Photo Courtesy of Dr. George Askew According to NYC Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin, “Volunteerism and civic engagement are such a critical part of the…
Proposed Cut to Forecasting System Could Lead to Delayed Storm Warnings in Area: Schumer
Forum Photo by Richard York Sen. Schumer said the House cuts would make it even harder for New York’s meteorologists to warn communities about upcoming…