Katz Puts $1M of Capital Funds toward Construction of NYFAC Gym
PHOTO: NYFAC will soon add a 3,800 square-foot Center for Physical Achievement fitness facility to its Howard Beach building. File Photo By Forum Staff In…
Cops Ask Public for Help in ID’ing Cross Bay Boulevard Bank Bandit
PHOTO: According to cops, this man robbed the New York Community Bank branch on Cross Bay Boulevard last week. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza City…
Cops Seek Suspects who Pilfered Phones from AT&T Stores
PHOTO: If you recognize these men, investigators have asked that you reach out via NYPD Crime Stoppers. Courtesy of NYPD By Michael V. Cusenza The NYPD has…
Editorial: Funding Achievement
PHOTO: The NYFAC Autism Center on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. File Photo On the heels of World Autism Awareness Day, we at The…
Katz Touts ‘Considerable Progress’ of Hurricane Relief Task Force and Build it Back
PHOTO: Borough President Melinda Katz acknowledged the “steady job” that her Hurricane Relief Task Force has done since Superstorm Sandy swept through south Queens in…
MTA all Aboard Rockaway Rail Line Study
PHOTO: MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast has informed Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie that the agency supports a feasibility study into reactivating the long-defunct Rockaway Beach Rail Line….
District Attorney Applauds ADAs who Saved Suicidal Man’s Life
PHOTO: Three borough assistant district attorneys this week saved the life of a man who allegedly tried to commit suicide just outside Borough Hall on…
Cuomo Heralds Passage of ‘Groundbreaking’ State Budget
PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Jim Malatras, director of State Operations, last week discussed highlights of the new budget. Courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Office By Michael…
Resorts World to Receive 1,000 More Video Lottery Terminals
PHOTO: Thanks to an agreement between Nassau County OTB and Genting, Resorts World Casino NYC in South Ozone Park is set to receive 1,000 new video…
Council Budget Recommendations Address Services, ‘Inequality’
PHOTO: City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (l.) and Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, have released the Council’s FY 2017 Preliminary Budget Response. Courtesy of…
Meng Urges Congressional Committee to Help Combat Airplane Noise over Queens
PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has sent a letter to the chairman and ranking member of a key Congressional committee asking the panel to include specific…
Cuomo ‘Proud’ to Sign Paid Family Leave Policy, Minimum Wage Hike into Law
PHOTO: With Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (l.) and State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins looking on, Gov. Cuomo last week signed into law the 12-week paid family leave…
Bratton Hails Highly Trained Graduating Class of New Officers
PHOTO: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton last week told the latest group of NYPD academy graduates that they “have more technology and training than any class” ever….
Authorities Seize More than 200 Kilos of Synthetic Marijuana in Borough Raid
PHOTO: The New York Drug Enforcement Task Force teamed up with the FBI to execute last week’s successful raid in Queens Village. Courtesy of eCrater By Michael…
Flushing Man Charged in ID Theft Scam
PHOTO: According to the Queens DA, a Flushing man allegedly purchased a vehicle at this Long Island City dealership by fraudulently taking out a $47,000…