City Launches Pilot Basement Conversion Program
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio said “The City is using innovative strategies to unlock more affordable housing at every level…
Meng Bill ‘Would Improve Conditions’ for Kids Separated from Parents at Border
Photo Courtesy of Rep. Meng’s Office Rep. Meng recently toured the McAllen Border Patrol Station in Texas. By Forum Staff U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing)…
Whit’s End—A Short Drive to Food Paradise
Forum photos by Patricia Adams Arugula salad, Big Ass Shrimp and Artichoke Pizza were clearly all as appealing to the eye as the taste buds….
Flushing Men among 36 Alleged Darknet Vendors Nabbed for Selling Illicit Goods, Weapons, and Drugs
Photo Courtesy of ICE More than $23.6 million was also seized as part of the federal operation. By Forum Staff Through a year-long, coordinated national…
Addabbo Looks to Aid Awareness of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Que English By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard…
Richmond Hill-Based Substance Abuse Nonprofit Lauds New Leadership
Photo Courtesy of Outreach Debra Pantin is the new Outreach president and CEO. By Forum Staff Outreach, a Richmond Hill-based nonprofit organization that provides residential…
World’s Borough Hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ Week for Immigrants
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Borough President Queens Center Mall hosted the 2018 Immigration Resource Fair on Thursday. By Michael V. Cusenza Queens…
MTA Touts Test Version of New App and Website Designed by Customers
Photo Courtesy of MTA/Patrick Cashin The new app is currently available in the Apple and Google Play app stores. By Forum Staff The Metropolitan Transportation…
Brooklyn Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Dog Fighting Charges
Photo Courtesy of ASPCA Dog fighting “is animal cruelty in its most brutal form,” said DA Brown. By Forum Staff Two Brooklyn residents pled guilty…
Crowley Soundly Defeated in Democratic Primary
Photo Courtesy of Forum Files and Act Blue U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley lost an historic primary challenge Tuesday from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. By Michael V. Cusenza…
State Senate Fails to Preserve City Speed Camera Program
Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office City pols this week called on State senators to reconvene and pass the bill that would preserve the…
Howard Beach ‘One of the Safest Communities in the Safest Big City in the Country’: Cops
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Barbara McNamara (l.) and Maria Asaro of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic on Tuesday marked the recent promotion of Brian…
Sun, Suds, & Smiles at Annual NYFAC Fundraiser
Photos Courtesy of NYFAC Volunteers scrubbed cars in the parking lot of Queens County Savings Bank. By Michael V. Cusenza Volunteers and participants on Sunday…
CLUELESS JOE
Well before her historic Democratic primary victory on Tuesday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rightfully noted that she already is a pioneer. “Ocasio2018 has created a cascade of…