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Man robbed on E-train at Jamaica/Van Wyck Station, police say

February 16, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who assaulted a man and stole his necklace on an E train in Kew Gardens.

The 23-year-old victim reported to police that he was riding a Queens-bound E train on February 5 around 4:20 a.m.…

Unity rally scheduled for MacDonald Park Feb. 26, sparked by Trump’s executive orders

February 7, By Hannah Wulkan

Several Forest Hills residents are putting together a rally to send a message of unity to those under threat from President Donald Trump’s executive orders.

The “Queens Stand Together Rally” is being organized by Community Board 6 member Ethan Felder and local activist Jamilla Uddin,…

Dangerous Yellowstone Blvd/Austin Street intersection to receive makeover

January 30, By Hannah Wulkan

One of the most dangerous intersections in Forest Hills will receive a full update to increase safety, according to the Department of Transportation.

The DOT presented preliminary plans to upgrade the safety precautions at the intersection of Yellowstone Boulevard and Austin Street at a recent Community Board 6 Transportation Committee meeting,…

Queens state officials craft legislation to push back against Trump

January 30, By Hannah Wulkan

Several local politicians have plans to propose legislation to fight back against some of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.

Assembly Member Nily Rozic, who represents parts of Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows and Bayside,…

21-newly renovated coops go on sale at Lane Towers

January 26, Staff Report

A number of units in a revamped co-op building in Forest Hills have gone on sale.

Developers Myles Horn, ABC Properties and Fisher Associates worked together to redesign the building at 107-40 Queens Boulevard, now named Lane Towers.…

Rock band ‘My Morning Jacket’ to play Forest Hills in July

January 24, Staff Report

Rock band My Morning Jacket will play at the Forest Hills Stadium for the first time ever this summer.

The band announced yesterday that it would be playing its only New York show of its tour in Forest Hills on July 15th,…