Artist Turns Borough Parking Lot into COVID Hero Masterpiece
By Michael V. Cusenza Using the Queens Museum’s parking lot as his canvas, Cuban artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada recently crafted a masterpiece as a gift to…
City to Enter Phase 1 of Reopening on June 8: Cuomo
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor “This is about reopening to a new normal — a safer normal,” Gov. Cuomo said. By Forum…
Opioid Addiction, Overdoses on Rise: DA
File Photo Queens DA Melinda Katz By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Monday released the following statement regarding the opioid crisis in…
Emotional Floyd Protests Rock Queens, NYC, the World
By Michael V. Cusenza The five boroughs—especially Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan—this week were turned upside down yet again. No, the culprit this time was not…
State Pols Approve Bills to Address Pandemic Issues Affecting NY
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. By Forum Staff State senators and members of the Assembly recently approved a package…
In Black And White
We were tempted to title this editorial “Exponentially Frustrated”, but somehow, even a superlative descriptor preceding an expression of frustration falls short. What words exactly…
Community Board Appointments Announced
File Photo There are 59 community boards citywide, including 14 in Queens. By Forum Staff Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee on Monday announced her…
Borough is Big Winner at Biz Competition
Photo Courtesy of QEDC Kristin Westbrook’s Astoria-based Calm City mobile meditation van. By Michael V. Cusenza Queens was the big winner Thursday as The World’s…
Partnerships will Encourage Social Distancing: Mayor
Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office “To safely re-open our city, we need to make sure New Yorkers have what they need to keep…
Stringer to City: Release Antibody Test Data
File Photo “As we work together to safely reopen our city and economy, better information about exposure will be critical to the many decisions ahead,”…
Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid Covid Crisis
File Photo “This legislation will help farmers and food processors modernize their operations to meet the new demands of this crisis, enable our front line…
House Call for a Hero: Howard Beach Honors WWII Vet with Memorial Day Salute
Forum Photo by Patricia Adams Butch Puccio outside his Shore Parkway home, surrounded by friends, family, and a grateful Howard Beach community. By Michael V….
Salute to True Service
Although the weather wasn’t exactly what the meteorologists had promised for this past Sunday, the sun and an undeniable spirit shone down on Shore Parkway…
Borough Marks a Memorial Day in Uncertain Times
Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office Broad Channel Park By Michael V. Cusenza Queens still solemnly observed Memorial Day in a socially-distanced, trying time…
State has Processed More than Two Million Unemployment Claims
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office “The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions of New Yorkers out of work, more than during the Great Depression,” said…