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Queens Blvd redesign covering Rego Park and Forest Hills approved by Community Board

May 11, By Jason Cohen

The Department of Transportation’s plan to overhaul Queens Boulevard between Eliot Avenue and Yellowstone Boulevard was approved by Community Board 6 last night.

The revamp will bring protected bike lanes, stop-controlled slip lanes, median tip extensions and expanded pedestrian space to the 1.3 mile stretch.…

Man puts skimming device on ATM in Forest Hills, police say

May 8, Staff Report

Police are looking for a man who allegedly placed a skimming device onto an ATM in Forest Hills last month.

The man allegedly placed the device on an ATM located inside 63-71 108th Street (Astoria Bank) on Saturday,…

Pop-up Library Coming to Forest Hills

May 5, By Jason Cohen

With the temporary closure of the Forest Hills Library, one organization is doing its best to make sure people still have the opportunity to read.

In June, the Rego Park Green Alliance Studio, a nonprofit promoting community-oriented initiatives,…

Moca Asian Bistro Temporarily Closes Amid Expansion

May 4, By Jason Cohen

A popular Asian fusion restaurant located on Restaurant Row announced Monday that it will be temporarily closing for expansion and reopening in August.

MoCA, which also has restaurants in Hewlett and Woodbury, has been at its 107-18 70th Road location for the past eight years

Ivan Chen,…

Interpol to Rock the House at Forest Hills Stadium this Fall

May 3, By Jason Cohen

Interpol, who was an integral part of the New York City indie music scene in the 2000s, will perform at Forest Hills Stadium in the fall.

Interpol will celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album “Turn On the Bright Lights,” by playing that album’s lineup in its entirety at Forest Hills Stadium on Sept.…

Forest Hills Stadium to get new grass concourse as part of design update

April 25, By Christian Murray

The Forest Hills Stadium has recently undergone a design update that includes a new grass area in front of the arena.

Attendees to the stadium will be able to go on the new grass concourse to relax as well as eat food curated by the local food vendors.…

Man exposes himself to woman on R train near Rego Park station

April 25, Staff Report

The police are searching for a man in his 60s who allegedly exposed himself to a woman while on the R train near the Rego Park subway station earlier this month.

The incident allegedly took place on Friday,…