By Forum Staff
A group of nonprofit organizations, elected officials, and area business owners announced Tuesday they would commence a new series of monthly community cleanups on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, taking place from March through at least the end of the 2023-24 school year.
The grouping includes Metro Village of Forest Hills, Community Board 6, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills, State Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Woodhaven), the Forest Hills Green Team, and Forest Hills Stadium, and was formed at the culmination of a series of cleanups organized by separate groups throughout 2023.
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo
“This is a great opportunity to build friendships and have a hand in ensuring we can be proud of our neighborhoods,” Sen. Addabbo said.
The first effort is scheduled to begin Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m., with volunteers meeting outside Aigner Chocolates at 103-02 Metropolitan Ave. in Forest Hills. Those looking for more information are advised to email metrovillagefh@gmail.com or contact Hevesi, Schulman, or Addabbo’s district offices.
“Metro Village of Forest Hills is so grateful to be part of a neighborhood where community members, leaders, and elected officials are dedicated to working together to improve the community. We look forward to participating in this ongoing beautification project and are hopeful that community members of all ages will get involved, including my 5-year-old son, Jacob. We want the streets of Metropolitan Avenue to reflect the beauty inside the shops,” said Rachel Kellner, founder of Metro Village of Forest Hills.
“I look forward to getting outside with my office team and working with our partners to make sure our communities are clean and hygienic,” Addabbo added. “This is a great opportunity to build friendships and have a hand in ensuring we can be proud of our neighborhoods.”
