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…
Pol Asks to Add Specific Explosive Detectors at Airports, Subways
PHOTO: According to Sen. Schumer, TATP bombs—ISIS’ “go-to explosive”—are made using hydrogen peroxide and other household chemicals. Courtesy of Google+/Leann Lenzy By Michael V. Cusenza…
Addabbo, Miller to Host Annual Spring Recycling Fair at Forest Park
PHOTO: Past Addabbo/Miller recycling events have been very successful. Courtesy of Project Woodhaven By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman…
Be Mindful of New Tax Breaks: Meng
PHOTO: New tax measures that were signed into law in December benefit borough residents and business owners. Photo Courtesy of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library…
De Blasio Permanently Establishes Mental Health Council
PHOTO: The interagency Mental Health Council is part of ThriveNYC, which is spearheaded by First Lady Chirlane McCray. Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office…
Tattoo Culture on Display at Resorts World
PHOTO: Alex Heffron’s leg was tattoo artist St. MarQ’s canvas at this year’s United Ink No Limits Tattoo Expo at Resorts World Casino NYC in…
Goldfeder Presses Postal Police to Ramp up Efforts to End Fishing
PHOTO: Assemblyman Goldfeder is calling on federal law enforcement to work with area NYPD personnel to combat recent reports of mailbox fishing. Forum Photo by Michael V….
Kasich Talks Trump, Staying in the Race at Howard Beach Town Hall
PHOTO: St. Helen Catholic Academy on Wednesday hosted a Town Hall led by “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd (l.) and GOP Presidential candidate John Kasich. Forum Photo by…
Library Presidents Urge City to Restore $65M in Cuts, Address Branch ‘Maintenance Crisis’
PHOTO: New Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott. Courtesy of William Alatriste/NY City Council By Michael V. Cusenza City Library presidents, advocates, and elected officials last…