Views: 0Exploring World’s Fair Icons & Remembering Treasures By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com The spirit of the 1939 – 1940 World’s Fair and 1964 – 1965 World’s Fair was very much alive in Flushing Meadows Corona...
Views: 0The One-Man Dynamo Who Preserved A Changing City By Michael Perlman Percy Loomis Sperr, also known as P.L. Sperr, can now be considered a most prolific photographer who captured the spirit of New York City...
Views: 0Looking Into The Windows of The 1939 & 1964 World’s Fairs By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Embedded in the pavement of David Dinkins Circle at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, site of the 1939 – 1940...
Views: 0Celebrating Rock N’ Roll History with A Queensmark & Mural The Ramones, KISS, Blondie Among Honored Queens Icons By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com It was history-in-the-making on October 30 as a multifaceted commemorative rock n’...
Views: 0Behind The Scenes at The Spooktacular Halloween House! By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com There is no shortage of Halloween decor, festivities, and treats when it comes to Forest Hills. On Halloween or “Hallowe’en,” derived from...
Views: 0Reviving Forgotten Postcard Treasures By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Black cats, witches, pumpkins, ghosts, scarecrows, and gourd-inspired people are coming alive in unique ways, if one is fortunate to pick up an early 20th century Halloween...
Views: 1626Annual Heritage Day at West Side Tennis Club By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com The West Side Tennis Club, a cultural and architectural cornerstone, commemorates its history with “Heritage Day” celebrations ever since 2018, and the...
Views: 1543By Michael Perlman Behind the eagle-adorned façade of Forest Hills Stadium, with its grand arched colonnade, is a destination which harbors historic firsts, consisting of achievements in tennis, music, architecture, culture, and cinema. Now it...
Views: 1621This year marks the centennial of Forest Hills Stadium, the first tennis stadium countrywide, which was completed on August 11, 1923 in time for the Wightman Cup. An outstanding history, consolidating significant moments in tennis,...
Views: 1562Forest Hills is a magnet for culture and history, with iconic sites such as Forest Hills Stadium, Eddie’s Sweet Shop, and the Midway Theatre, home of the 7th annual Festival of Cinema NYC. Independent films...
Views: 1653The heavens are more harmonious, and each evening, stars will convey additional luster in memory of the iconic Tony Bennett (1926 – 2023), synonymous with his unforgettable career as a traditional pop and jazz singer...
Views: 1686Spider-Man, Batman, Judge Dredd, Star Wars, and all your favorite comic characters are coming to town! Forest Hills’-own John Stanisci, acclaimed for his work with Marvel and DC Comics, will be available for a meetup...
Views: 1787Every neighborhood has community institutions that read “NYC” all over it. For Forest Hills, it is The Bagel Spot at 101-01 Queens Boulevard, a small business with a huge heart for the community on a...
Views: 2086The Tudor and Arts & Crafts style Forest Hills Station in Station Square exists in a largely intact and picturesque state since its origins in 1911. Nevertheless, the architecturally and culturally significant Forest Hills Station,...
Views: 1636Originating in 1914, the Forest Hills Gardens coordinated annual Fourth of July Festivals in an exquisitely decorated Station Square, often with activities at the Forest Hills Inn and Tea Garden, Olivia Park, and along Greenway...
Views: 1594Public art is a gift for the masses, and that has been proven for generations between diverse architectural styles, sculptures and murals. In the near future, a new mural will honor the rich architectural and...
Views: 2499By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Every community has its mysteries, and one remains unsolved at the Stadium. The two stone eagles that vanished at the base of the iconic Forest Hills Stadium seven decades ago...
Views: 8591By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com It was history-in-the-making at the Park Briar co-op, which was honored with a “Forest Hills Historic Site” bronze plaque that was unveiled on its marble entranceway. On June 4 at...
Views: 4453By Iryna Shkurhan | ishkurhan@queensledger.com Last week, Trader Joe’s finally confirmed that they will be opening a new location in Forest Hills on Yellowstone Boulevard. “We’ve consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific...
Views: 1569By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com A most meaningful commemoration in Forest Hills history has been the Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade since the 1920s, where organizations and residents spanning every generation and interest come together...
Views: 1641By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com For over 20 years, the Forest Hills Festival has been a tradition that unites Forest Hills residents and visitors with local merchants and nearby businesses, offering nearly every type of...
Views: 2214By Alicia Venter aventer@queensledger.com The grand marshals for the Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade were named on Friday at the American Legion Continental Post #1424. The parade, which will be on Sunday, May 28 beginning...
Views: 1378By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Throughout Forest Hills, a number of monuments, parks, buildings, and parade routes keep the memory of America’s bravest alive. May we never cease to honor those who dedicated their soul...
Views: 1391“The Tea Garden is beautiful, even in its semi-abandoned state, and hearing stories about its wedding receptions and the social and communal events at the Forest Hills Inn was very touching,” said Jamaica resident Aayesha...
Views: 1618By Matthew Fischetti | mfischetti@queensledger.com It was precisely what she was criticized for in her first run for Queens District Attorney, that Melinda Katz believes has been one of her strongest assets: not being a...
Views: 2089Building A Foundation as Queens’ Youngest Volunteers By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com A day prior to Earth Day, under a beaming sun on a mild spring morning, blooming opportunities were underway at the Forest Hills Library...
Views: 1634Legendary Composer Shares A Lifetime of Memories By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com If one had to compose a “who’s who” in the world of music, Forest Hills’ nonagenarian Julie Mandel Dachs (born 1923), a composer, lyricist,...
Views: 1840Chabad of Forest Hills North Receives Proclamation from BP Richards By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com The 121st anniversary of the birth of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902 – 1994), best known as the “Lubavitcher Rebbe,” was...
Views: 1523Tea Ceremony Rings In Restoration & New Traditions By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com “Tea time, anyone?” Nestled behind an ornate gate on Greenway Terrace bearing the Forest Hills Gardens logo, and around the corner from the...
Views: 1295By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com The community and countless fans are mourning the loss of basketball legend “New York No. 19” Willis Reed. He passed away on March 21 at age 80, but will always be...
Views: 2199A Historic Treasure That Shows Up on Your Doorstep By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com Highly stylized maps depicting Forest Hills are few and far between, and it is a good possibility that authentic copies do not...
Views: 2335A Landmark-Worthy Trail in Forest Hills By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com Art and architecture are a gift for the masses, especially throughout historic Forest Hills. This is proven by an extensive collection of Tudor, Georgian Colonial,...
Views: 3439 Notable Composers Preserve Patrick Swayze’s Legacy My Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com It was once an even more dramatic moment to spot a much-anticipated film on an illuminated movie theater marquee alongside a Tudor or Art Deco...
Views: 0Exploring World’s Fair Icons & Remembering Treasures By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com The spirit of the 1939 – 1940 World’s Fair and 1964 – 1965 World’s Fair was very much alive in Flushing Meadows Corona...
Views: 0The One-Man Dynamo Who Preserved A Changing City By Michael Perlman Percy Loomis Sperr, also known as P.L. Sperr, can now be considered a most prolific photographer who captured the spirit of New York City...
Views: 0 Some of the winning entries from the ‘Diversity in your community’ competition in Forest Hills. Molly Sword Last Tuesday, students from Forest Hills & Rego Park schools participated in ‘diversity in your neighborhood’ competition....
Views: 0A vital component of restorative dentistry is dental laboratories. They assist dentists in giving patients who require dental repairs or replacements excellent treatment. We can better appreciate how dental labs enhance dental treatments when we...
Views: 0Giving Thanks Through Early 20th Century Treasures By Michael Perlman Historians believe that the first Thanksgiving meal dates to 1621, where 53 Mayflower pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Native Americans at Plymouth shared an autumn feast for...
Views: 0Looking Into The Windows of The 1939 & 1964 World’s Fairs By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Embedded in the pavement of David Dinkins Circle at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, site of the 1939 – 1940...
Views: 0In their pursuit of excellence, athletes frequently subject their bodies to extreme stress. But foot health is an easy thing to forget about. If an athlete wants to keep their feet healthy and play at...
Views: 0Ram trucks are revolutionizing urban transportation in New York City by challenging residents’ conventional expectations. These vehicles combine robust performance with sophisticated design and unrivaled build quality. From the Ram 1500 to larger models, Ram...
Views: 0Celebrating Rock N’ Roll History with A Queensmark & Mural The Ramones, KISS, Blondie Among Honored Queens Icons By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com It was history-in-the-making on October 30 as a multifaceted commemorative rock n’...
Views: 0Behind The Scenes at The Spooktacular Halloween House! By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com There is no shortage of Halloween decor, festivities, and treats when it comes to Forest Hills. On Halloween or “Hallowe’en,” derived from...
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