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Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres. Just in time for Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $300,000 in federal funding to support critical upgrades at the American Legion Continental Post #1424 in Forest Hills.. The funds will facilitate essential repairs and improvements at the post’s facility at 107-15 Metropolitan Ave ...
Queens Community Board 6 Elects New Chair, Executive Committee
Jan. 28, 2022 By Allie Griffin. Queens Community Board 6 elected a new chairperson and executive committee earlier this month. Heather Beers-Dimitriadis, a community organizer and political consultant, was elected the new chairperson of CB6, which serves Rego Park and Forest Hills, at its Jan. 12 meeting. Beers-Dimitriadis, who has lived in ...
New Housing Lottery Opens for 267 Apartments in Forest Hills …
Sept. 20, 2021 By Allie Griffin. A housing lottery has opened for 267 apartments in a new affordable development in Forest Hills. The units, which are located in two of a three-building development, are open to residents who fit low-, moderate- and middle-income categories.
High Rents Force Austin St. Hallmark to Close After 87 Years
Oct. 8, 2018 By Tara Law. The Austin Street Hallmark store is closing after 87 years in business due to high rents, the owner confirmed today. Hallmark Card and Gift, which has been at 71-41 Austin St. since 1931, will close in late November or early December, owner Mike Patel said. The Hallmark store offers greeting cards, toys, small gifts ...
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Forest Hills Cheese Store to Close After 65 Years in Business
Jan. 12, 2023 By Christian Murray. Cheese of the World, which has been located in Forest Hills for more than 65 years, is closing. Nellie Chiu, the owner of the 71-48 Austin St. store, made the announcement on Instagram Wednesday. She said the store, which sells more than 250 cheeses as well as cured meats and olive, will close at the end of ...
Driver Dead After Losing Control of Vehicle on Jackie Robinson …
Dec. 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan. A motorist is dead after he lost control of his car and struck a tree on the Jackie Robinson Parkway Friday night, according to police. The 26-year-old man was killed when he failed to properly navigate the roadway while driving a 2013 silver Infiniti G37X westbound on the parkway just before 10 p.m., police said.
112th Precinct Holds Community Council Meeting, Attendees …
Feb. 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan. The Community Council for the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Rego Park held a virtual meeting with the NYPD last month where residents were updated on local crime and were advised to be vigilant about scammers seeking to solicit money.. The monthly meeting — which aims to bring residents and the police together to help combat crime — took place on Jan ...
Ten-day festival returns to Forest Hills next month featuring more …
July 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan. A popular 10-day festival will return to Forest Hills next month with a lineup of more than 100 films. The event, called Festival of Cinema NYC, kicks off on Aug. 4 at the Regal UA Midway and will feature independent movies from around the world at the theater through Aug. 13. The festival will screen movies, …
Mighty Quinn's BBQ to Open in Forest Hills Friday, First Location in ...
Feb, 24, 2022 By Allie Griffin. A popular Manhattan barbeque restaurant will open its first Queens location in Forest Hills Friday. Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque will open at 108-22 Queens Blvd. tomorrow offering a full menu of slow-cooked meats, along with local beer tastings to celebrate its grand opening.. The restaurant will focus on fast-casual …