Former State Sen. Serphin Maltese Named to Veterans Hall of Fame
Serphin “Serf” Maltese has been many things in his lifetime – including a 10-term state senator and a Queens assistant district attorney, to name just…
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Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade Draws Crowd to Metropolitan Avenue
Crowds lined up along Metropolitan Avenue to commemorate the sacrifices and remember the heroism of veterans for the annual Memorial Day parade in Forest Hills….
Step by Step, Breaking Down Hatred with Dance
There is so much more to it than just dancing. An upcoming film screening at the Central Queens YM & YWHA in Forest Hills will…
Hevesi Bill Prompts Smartphone Anti-Theft Reform
Political pressure put the heat on cell phone snatchers, in part because of a bill introduced by state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills). Hevesi has…
Forest Hills Welcomes ‘Long Overdue’ Subway Elevators
One of the borough’s busiest subway stops in Forest Hills celebrated brand new elevators this week after years of construction and a nearly $25 million…
Cops on Lookout for Forest Hills Robbers
The NYPD is searching for two criminals who recently stole a 61-year-old woman’s cell phone, driver’s license, MetroCard, and credit cards in Forest Hills, police…
Free trees Coming to Forest Hills
Two hundred new trees are coming to Forest Hills. The bi-annual Forest Hills tree giveaway is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to…
Queens Prepares for Memorial Day Parades
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Queens’ Memorial Day events this month to honor the heroic men and women who gave their all…
Forest Hills First Responders Land Top Award for Exceptional Service
Their diligence during times of distress helped land this crew top honors from the city. The Community Board 6 Forest Hills/Rego Park Community Emergency Response…
Through Muslim Eyes: Professor Tackles Holocaust Denial, Bridges Communities
Born in Pakistan and growing up around the world, including in Europe and the United States, Mehnaz Afridi was no stranger to other cultures –…
From the 112th, a Guide to Navigating an Accident’s Aftermath
As city officials ramp up their efforts to significant curb traffic-related fatalities, the president of the 112th Precinct Community Council, Heidi Harrison Chain, has compiled…
QueensWay Calculates Next Move
With a comprehensive study still pending, the Friends of the QueensWay and the Trust for Public Land said they were placing an emphasis on outreach…
West Side Tennis Club to Address Forest Hills Concert Concerns
Close to 80,000 people will make their way through the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in 2014, and some of the organizers behind the crowds will…
112th Pct. Tweets the Way in NYPD Pilot Program
While most people were wrapping up their Easter Sunday feast, 112th Precinct Capt. Thomas Conforti was tweeting up a storm. “One last egg….the first person…
Council Reps Look to Refresh Jewish Caucus
Three Queens lawmakers were named to the City Council’s Jewish Caucus as its newest chair set out to revitalize its influence in government. Councilman Mark…