Tag: Forest Hills Stadium

Forest Hills homeowners group threatens legal action against NYPD amid ongoing Forest Hills Stadium concert dispute

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Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The operators of Forest Hills Stadium have accused the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation (FHGC), a neighboring homeowners association, of “sidestepping” the courts and trying to “bully” the NYPD. The accusation follows a letter from FHGC to the NYPD threatening legal action if police continue to issue permits for…

EEEEEATSCON brings star-studded feast to Forest Hills this weekend

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Oct. 9, 2024 By Jonathan Mak EEEEEATSCON New York, a food festival created by the restaurant review platform The Infatuation, returns to Forest Hills Stadium this weekend for its fifth year. The two-day event on Oct. 12 and 13 will feature over 30 restaurants, including five out-of-town eateries, four collaborations, and special appearances by…

Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to end concerts at Forest Hills Stadium

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Aug. 14, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Queens Supreme Court judge officially dismissed one of several lawsuits brought against the operators of Forest Hills Stadium on Wednesday in a win for concertgoers. At the end of 2023, Concerned Citizens of Forest Hills Inc. et al. vs. The West Side Tennis Club, which leases out…

Over 22,000 rally behind Forest Hills Stadium in petition to save concerts amid legal battle

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Aug. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over 22,000 people have signed a petition expressing their support for keeping Forest Hills Stadium open amid a lawsuit that threatens to end concerts at the historic venue.  The Change.org petition was started by the stadium’s operators last month and has since garnered the community support they were…

Op-ed: Protecting Forest Hills Stadium

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Jun. 14, 2024 By Thomas Grech After more than a decade since its rebirth, it is unfathomable to consider Forest Hills without our venerable 101-year-old Forest Hills Stadium. The iconic venue is an asset to our community in so many ways – from creating jobs, to supporting local organizations, to providing invaluable links to our…
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Forest Hills Stadium unveils huge summer concert lineup full of music stars

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Apr. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Neil Young, Pitbull, and the Marley Brothers are among the big acts set to play Forest Hills Stadium this summer. The landmark arena nestled in Queens announced an electrifying lineup Wednesday for the inaugural season of its second century.  The stadium is known for its old-world charm and…

DJ Tiësto set to electrify Forest Hills Stadium in October

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Godfather of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is coming to Queens. Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto is scheduled for a live performance on Oct. 25, at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium. The announcement has sent waves of excitement throughout the Tri-State area, as fans of EDM anticipate the opportunity…
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Op-Ed | Come together Forest Hills

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Apr. 2, 2024 By Joshua Schneps

Queens is the most diverse borough on planet earth. The people and culture of Queens is what makes it distinctive, unique and a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

Forest Hills community to unite for monthly Metropolitan Avenue cleanups starting Mar. 9

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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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