Civic Promotes Online Petition for QueensRail Proposal
Photo Courtesy of QPTC Members of the Queens Public Transit Committee recently presented the QueensRail plan to the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association. By Michael…
LI Woman Charged with Shooting Cop in Head with Pellet Gun
Photo Courtesy of NYPD According to investigators, Ferebee was arrested because surveillance video showed her allegedly seated in the back seat of the vehicle they…
Mayor Calls for Amendments to Make Cops’ Disciplinary Info Subject to Disclosure
Photo Courtesy of Mayoral Photography Office Mayor de Blasio, seen here addressing newly sworn-in Police recruits in College Point, has called for significant amendments to…
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Leads Surge in Violent Crime in City Green Spaces
File Photo Flushing Meadows-Corona Park tops all NYC green spaces in total recorded crimes from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. By Michael V….
De Blasio Urges Albany to Pass Reforms to Make State Voting Process ‘Fairer, More Open’
Photo Courtesy of Edwin Torres/Mayoral Photography Office The mayor last week also helped Brooklyn students and community residents register to vote. By Forum Staff Mayor…
Popular Annual Street Fair Shows why Woodhaven is ‘Wonderful’
Photos Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Hundreds of families annually attend the Wonderful Woodhaven street fair. By Michael V. Cusenza Families from all over…
Schumer Urges Feds to Make Electronic Speeding Devices Mandatory in Big Rigs
File Photo Sen. Schumer has called on the U.S. DOT to finalize a proposed rule that would require electronic speeding devices in large trucks, buses,…
City to Get $350K from AG to Combat Zombie Properties
Photo Courtesy of the State Attorney General’s Office State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. By Forum Staff New York City is set to receive $350,000 in…
Addabbo Trumpets Eighth-Grader’s Anti-Bullying Project
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office Sen. Addabbo congratulates Sam Verstandig on a job well done with the Mix It Up club. By Forum Staff…
Relocation of Dairy Company to JFK North will Preserve and Create Jobs: EDC
Photo Courtesy of the Pan Gregorian of Metro New York and Long Island By Forum Staff The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)…
Special Guest at Fall Fest
Photo Courtesy of Councilman Ulrich’s Office City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) on Saturday welcomed hundreds of families at his annual Fall Festival at Victory…
Fey Goodbye: 106th Precinct Commander Announces Retirement. NYPD captain set to lead Columbia Univ. security after 27 years with Finest
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Capt. James Fey’s final tour with the NYPD will be Oct. 16. By Michael V. Cusenza Captain James Fey,…
Senator Slams City for Zoning Change to Ozone Park Elementary School
Courtesy of Archinect Sen. Addabbo blasted the City Department of Education for its decision to allow students from neighborhoods outside of Centreville to enroll in…
City to Host Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Photo Courtesy of Queens Museum The Big Apple kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month last Thursday with “NYC Go Purple Day.” By Forum Staff Mayor…
Feds set Aside More than $800K for New Bulletproof Vests for Cops across NY
Photo Courtesy of Wonderopolis.org The funding was allocated through the DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership program. By Forum Staff U.S. Senators Charles…