May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway In the race to represent District 30 in the New York City Council, the Forest Hills Green Team (FHGT), a local volunteer-driven environmental advocacy group, has officially endorsed candidate Paul Pogozelski. The endorsement comes not too far away from the June 24 primaries, with five candidates running to…
Mar. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A coalition of nonprofit organizations, local officials and business owners announced on Tuesday their plan to launch a series of monthly community cleanups along Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills. This initiative, which is set to run from March through at least the end of June, aims to bring together the community in a collective effort to enhance the neighborhood’s cleanliness and aesthetic appeal. The collaborative effort includes Metro Village of Forest Hills, Queens Community Board 6, Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, Council Member Lynn Schulman, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., the Forest Hills Green Team and…
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Jun. 21, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Forest Hills Green Team (FHGT), a volunteer-led initiative that organizes on the ground activities and engages in advocacy dealing with climate change, is working to restore tree pits in the community. The group, in collaboration with the Metro Village of Forest Hills, is participating in the city Parks…
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