April 18, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly snatched a woman’s iPhone 10 on Monday while she was waiting on the platform at the 75th Avenue subway station. The woman was on the Manhattan-bound “F” train platform at around 2:30 p.m. when the suspect approached her and snatched… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Tara Law Concert goers who visit Forest Hills Stadium this year will find several changes at the venue, including the stadium’s first ever food festival, permanent bathrooms, and an “automat” restaurant— and, as soon as next winter, an ice skating rink and holiday village. The stadium, which was constructed in 1923… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Christian Murray Councilmember Costa Constantinides plans to run for higher office in 2021 and all indications are that it will be for Queens Borough President. Constantinides held a fundraiser in Astoria last week and the highest donation sought was $3,850. That figure is the maximum allowed for the borough president race… Read more »
April 13, 2018 By Tara Law The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to combat congestion along Austin Street by adding truck loading zones, tweaking parking regulations and adding new crosswalks. Representatives from the DOT presented the proposed changes before Community Board 6 Wednesday evening and said the plan would combat congestion caused by trucks double… Read more »
April 12, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who allegedly burglarized two Rego Park apartments on Monday. The suspect climbed up a fire escape at the rear of a 67th Avenue building at around 3:20 pm and broke into an apartment on the fourth floor and another on the fifth,… Read more »
April 10, 2018 By Tara Law Station Square, the historic center of Forest Hills, is about to undergo an upgrade. The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation’s board of directors announced in an April 6 email that the renovations of the square, which was built in 1912, will begin this month and continue until the end of… Read more »
April 10, 2018 By Tara Law Grammy-winning indie rock band The National and eight other bands will headline a two-day concert at Forest Hills Stadium this September. The National will headline ‘There’s No Leaving New York’ at the stadium on Sept. 29 and 30. The concert will also feature Future Islands, Jason Isbell and the… Read more »
April 9, 2018 By Tara Law A cafe known for offering quick eats across the street from Queens Borough Hall has closed. Hot & Tasty at 120-10 Queens Blvd. was known for serving sandwiches, bagels, pizza, smoothies and coffee drinks. Reports suggest that the cafe closed in late March. The restaurant, which was formerly open… Read more »
April 5, 2018 By Tara Law Two Forest Hills mothers are asking the community to help fund a children’s book depicting little girls with big jobs. The book, “Rad Girl Revolution,” will feature photos of more than 50 girls from Forest Hills posing in 30 photos as scientists, chefs, doctors, judges and CEOs. The book… Read more »
April 4, 2018 By Tara Law Police have urged Kew Gardens residents not to leave their valuables in their car–after at least a dozen vehicles parked near Forest Park had their windows smashed early this week. Police say that 12 car owners submitted reports on April 2 and 3 stating that their car windows had… Read more »