Tag: Forest Hills

Quintet of the Americas to perform free concert of living American composers in Forest Hills

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway A free community concert spotlighting the vibrant voices of living American composers will be held in Forest Hills on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., presented by Quintet of the Americas, Queens’ acclaimed woodwind ensemble. The performance, titled “Living American Composers,” will take place at The Church-in-the-Gardens, located…

Newtown Historical Society unveils rare maps of old Queens in Maspeth exhibit

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Apr. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Newtown Historical Society, in collaboration with Council Member Robert Holden, has unveiled its latest exhibit, ‘Historic Maps of Newtown.’  It is now open to the public at Holden’s district office, located at 58-38 69 St., 2nd Floor. The exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours…

Mighty Quinn’s Forest Hills reopens April 10 with new menu and free tastings

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Apr. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Mighty Quinn’s BBQ is making a flavorful comeback in Forest Hills with a grand reopening celebration on Thursday, April 10, featuring mouthwatering barbecue and free tastings. Located at 108-22 Queens Blvd., the popular barbecue spot—known for its smoked meats and indulgent sides—is now under new ownership, as the…

Sideshow NYC keeps skate, punk and analog culture alive in Queens

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Apr. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Tucked away between a car dealership and an auto mechanic on Fresh Pond Road, Sideshow NYC is easy to miss—but for more than two decades, the small storefront has quietly served as a hub of underground culture, skateboarding, and analog media in Queens. Located at 62-15 Fresh Pond…

10 Black-owned businesses in Queens that are elevating the borough’s culture and economy

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel Queens is home to a large number of Black-owned establishments spanning various industries, from cuisine and fashion to music and art. These businesses not only contribute to the borough’s economic growth but also reflect the resilience and creativity of Black entrepreneurs. Many of these establishments draw on the…

FourLeaf Credit Union celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony as it opens new branch in Forest Hills

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway FourLeaf Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new branch located at 71-27 Austin St. in Forest Hills on Friday, March 21.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant milestone for the credit union, which is committed to providing exceptional financial services to its growing membership base.…

‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…

Former Parkway Hospital site in Forest Hills set for environmental remediation, redevelopment

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Feb. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The long-vacant Parkway Hospital site in Forest Hills is set to undergo a major environmental cleanup as part of its planned transformation into a mixed-use development featuring senior affordable housing, family units, and community space. Applications have been filed to enroll the property at 70-35 113th St. into…

Kew Gardens Girl Scout tops Queens cookie sales, donates proceeds to local causes

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Girl Scouts of Greater New York kicked off another successful cookie-selling season last month, featuring popular favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas. While buying a box of cookies is often associated with enjoying a delicious treat and discovering new flavors, it also supports the organization’s larger mission…

Forest Hills’ Kweller Prep hosts Lunar New Year celebration, honors top students

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Kweller Prep, a well-regarded tutoring service in Forest Hills, welcomed students, families, and local elected officials over the weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event, held at their location on 108-22 Queens Blvd., brought the community together to celebrate the Year of the Snake, a symbol…