Set For Auction, Parkway Hospital Could Become Senior Housing – Officials
There are indicators that the large beige building set amidst weeds on 113th Street in Forest Hills once housed a 251-bed hospital, but they, like…
Neighborhoods
Lindenwood Alliance Hosts Last Meeting Of Season – Melinda Katz speaks on borough presidency
The Lindenwood Alliance billed its last meeting of the season as a Summer Shutdown and hosted a party for members at the Fairfield Arms. As…
After Years Of Lending Hands, Broad Channel Vets Need Help For Themselves
For the veterans gathered in the backyard of Paddy G’s Sports Bar in Elmhurst last Saturday, serving – whether it be their country or…
CB 9 Members Vote For District Manager’s Probation – Carey to be observed for six months
After considering ousting Community Board 9 District Manager Mary Ann Carey from the post she has held for 30 years, citing frustrations with communication…
In South Queens, Margaret Finnerty Is Synonymous With Service
For Margaret Finnerty, life is South Queens. It’s where she met her husband, Bob, where she raised her kids – Bob and Margaret, where she…
CB 10 Talks Parking, Rezoning
While Community Board 10 members said at their meeting last week they are pleased the city Department of Transportation is looking into additional parking…
Female Residents Foil Robbery Attempt At Howard Beach Home
News spread quickly through Howard Beach on Monday afternoon, when two fast thinking female residents prevented the robbery of their home, sending the potential intruders…
Forest Hills Honors a Patriot – Ceremony to Unveil Thomas X. Winberry Way at Metro and Ascan
Just short of the two year anniversary of his passing, Thomas X. Winberry was honored in his hometown of Forest Hills on Sunday morning. Winberry’s…
Ready for Beef and Beers: O’Neill’s Prepares to Open its Maspeth Doors
Spreading his hands towards a room abuzz with construction work, George O’Neill said he is counting down the days until his Maspeth restaurant –…
Thousands Hit Forest Hills For Arts Fair
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Forest Hills last Sunday for the 13th annual Festival of the Arts. The event, sponsored annually by the…
Melinda Katz Attending Monday’s Lindenwood Alliance Meeting
LINDENWOOD ALLIANCE MEETING NOTICE ***AN HONORED GUEST HAS ACCEPTED OUR INVITATION TO ATTEND OUR SUMMER SHUTDOWN GATHERING!!!*** NYC CANDIDATE FOR QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT, MELINDA…
Congregants Celebrate Their Return – Howard Beach Assembly of God rededicates church
When Sandy touched down in Howard Beach, she was undeniably non-sectarian. She destroyed nearly all Houses of Worship in her path, showing very little,…
Ariola Honored By RHCA, Electeds
Joann Ariola was recognized by the Richmond Hill Civic Association (RHCA) for Excellence in Community Service last week. RHCA President, Margaret Finnerty called Ariola the definition…
Forest Hills Legion Leader, NYPD Vet To Be Honored – Street to be renamed Thomas X. Winberry Way
During a career that spanned 20 years with the NYPD, Thomas X. Winberry was awarded many commendations—including the NYPD Medal of Honor for saving the…
Laundry Burglars Caught in Forest Hills – Trio involved in as many as 35 crimes
A trio of laundry room bandits threatening apartment building residents has been caught after video surveillance and some good old fashioned police work resulted in…