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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,…

Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary now making home deliveries

April 24, By Hannah Wulkan

An Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary began making home deliveries last week.

The dispensary, called Vireo Health of New York at 89-55 Queens Boulevard, first opened in January, and kicked off the first home delivery program in the state on Friday.…

Local schools and libraries to get additional funding via Participatory Budgeting

April 21, Staff Report

Forest Hills will see three community improvement projects funded through the participatory budgeting process this year, announced Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz.

This year residents of the district cast ballots during the week-long participatory budgeting process to decide how to spend $1 million,…