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Duo wanted for mugging two men in Rego Park: NYPD

Sept. 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released photos of a pair of suspects who allegedly mugged two men in Rego Park last week. The suspects approached the victims in the vicinity of Austin Street and 63rd Drive at around 11:05 p.m. on Sept. 15 and demanded they hand over money, according to police…. Read more »

Queens communities will unite on 22nd anniversary of 9/11 to honor the lives lost

Sep. 8, 2023 By Anthony Medina In remembrance of the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Queens residents are preparing to attend multiple ceremonies across neighborhoods in Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Ridgewood. Queens, a borough that tragically lost hundreds of residents during the 9/11 attacks, is…
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Queens historian joins Brooklyn-based preservationists in salvaging signs from shuttered NYC businesses

The sign salvage crew with David Barnett, 2nd from left with Michael Perlman & Chris of Legit Fit NYC, 2nd from right

Aug. 22, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Gone, but not forgotten. A Queens historian and preservationist has teamed up with a Brooklyn-based foundation to salvage storefront signs from shuttered city businesses — including the distinct red and yellow sign of the Alpha Donuts coffee shop in Sunnyside and the Tower Diner sign in Forest Hills that… Read more »

‘We’re just getting started’: LIJ Forest Hills Hospital celebrates 70th anniversary

Aug. 4, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed To commemorate LIJ Forest Hills Hospital’s 70th anniversary, current and former staff held a celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 2, recalling memories through videos and speeches at the hospital which has been committed to meeting the health care needs of the Queens community.  A large two-tier cake with an aerial…
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International restaurant chain Kyuramen celebrates grand opening in Forest Hills

Jul. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Kyuramen, an international restaurant chain known for its traditional Japanese ramen, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Forest Hills on Thursday, July 27.  Alan Ni, owner of Kyuramen, was joined by state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., President of Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce Leslie Brown, and representatives…
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Forest Hills resident launches new initiative to create mural highlighting community’s rich history

Jul. 25, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Forest Hills resident and local preservationist Michael Perlman is spearheading a new initiative to create a large-scale architectural and cultural history mural in the community.  Perlman, who is chair of the Rego-Forest Preservation Council and a member of Four Borough Neighborhood Preservation Alliance, said the mural will be a…
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