June 19, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated 6/19) The MTA/LIRR will likely announce its decision on the fate of the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge next month. Phillip Eng, who was appointed president of the LIRR in April, is expected to make an announcement at a Queens Borough Hall meeting on July 11, the MTA said. Eng will… Read more »
June 18, 2018 By Christian Murray Kew Gardens Chicken, formerly known as The Chicken House, has been temporarily closed by the Health Department. The eatery—known for selling competitively-priced chicken, buffalo wings and pork chops—was shut down June 15 for keeping its food at incorrect temperatures and not keeping its wiping clothes clean. This is the… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Tara Law Cobblestones Pub, a neighborhood bar that has been in Forest Hills since 1985, plans to open a German biergarten in its backyard next Friday. The space, dubbed the “Forest Hills Biergarten,” and located behind the 117-18 Queens Blvd. bar, will serve 10 German beers on tap in a spacious… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Tara Law Community Board 6 rejected the Department of Transportation’s plan last night to redesign the Forest Hills stretch of Queens Boulevard. The project would include protected bicycle lanes and safety improvements. The board, in a vote of 23 to 11 and four abstentions, shot down the DOT’s plan to redesign… Read more »
June 13, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who broke into the basement of an Austin Street building and stole a construction tool. Police released video footage today of a man they believe broke into an 84th Road and Austin Street building through a locked door and then took the tool… Read more »
June 12, 2018 By Tara Law A Forest Hills man was caught with pistols, rifles, cocaine and marijuana after the police raided his house early Saturday, according to the Queens District Attorney. George Mirzayans, a 52-year-old resident of Thorton Place, faces up to 20 years in prison for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession… Read more »
Jun 12, 2018 By Christian Murray The company that is opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Forest Hills this summer will be hosting two seminars on Thursday in Kew Gardens about medical marijuana and the state’s program. CuraLeaf New York, which is opening a dispensary at 107-18 70th Road. in coming months, is hosting the… Read more »
June 8, 2018 By Christian Murray Ben’s Best, the Kosher deli that has been located in Rego Park for nearly 75 years, is closing. The owner of the 96-40 Queens Blvd. establishment made the announcement on the restaurant’s website yesterday. “Regretfully, after seventy-three wonderful years, Ben’s Best will be closing its doors on Saturday June… Read more »
June 7, 2018 By Tara Law Congresswoman Grace Meng condemned the mayor for not taking input from the Asian community on a plan to admit more black, Latino, female and low-income students to New York City’s specialized high schools. Meng, New York’s highest ranking Asian-American official, criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard… Read more »
June 7, 2018 By Tara Law The LOFT store on Austin Street will convert to an outlet, a spokesperson for LOFT’s parent company Ann Inc. confirmed Thursday. LOFT, which was formerly Ann Taylor Loft, is an extension of the Ann Taylor women’s clothing brand. The Forest Hills store located at 70-31 Austin St. closed for… Read more »