Views: 13By Michael Perlman Most desirable communities are home to historically distinctive properties that become landmarks in the eyes of the majority. Some properties established a new standard locally and citywide, which is the case of...
Views: 41By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council Forest Hills among the five boroughs is appearing greener and more colorful, as diverse saplings that are foreshadowed in the path of mature trees were distributed by New...
Views: 61By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council The five boroughs are home to over 7,000,000 trees and counting, representing greater than 200 species. Under a beaming sun on a mild spring day, blooming opportunities are...
Views: 52In a recognition that underscores decades of experience, consistency, and client trust, the Blatz–Rooney Group at Merrill Lynch has once again been named to the prestigious Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list—marking their third consecutive...
Views: 45By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council Amidst the hustle and bustle of Queens Boulevard is the long-forgotten and neglected Newcombe Square, bordering Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. At 0.04 acres, this small but historic...
Views: 185 Longfellow Hall, 111-14 76 Avenue Descendants Preserve Architect Morris Kavy’s Memory By Michael Perlman If you live in a Kavy & Kavovitt apartment building in Forest Hills, Rego Park, or perhaps in Brooklyn, Manhattan,...
Views: 32518Annual 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: 3600By 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: 2216This 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: 4268Forest 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: 26717The 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: 2209Spider-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: 7080Every 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: 1792The 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: 18423Originating 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: 1853Public 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: 31571By 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: 6046By 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: 16294By 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: 8918By 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: 4325By 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: 32377By 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: 20845By 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: 3175“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: 31151By 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: 7377Building 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: 3034Legendary 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: 1697Chabad 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: 25171Tea 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: 6751By 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: 2646A 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: 5928A 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: 5262 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: 13By Michael Perlman Most desirable communities are home to historically distinctive properties that become landmarks in the eyes of the majority. Some properties established a new standard locally and citywide, which is the case of...
Views: 41By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council Forest Hills among the five boroughs is appearing greener and more colorful, as diverse saplings that are foreshadowed in the path of mature trees were distributed by New...
Views: 45By Dan Rose, There is a question that most people avoid until it is too late to ask. If the person next to you on the subway platform collapsed right now, would you know what...
Views: 61By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council The five boroughs are home to over 7,000,000 trees and counting, representing greater than 200 species. Under a beaming sun on a mild spring day, blooming opportunities are...
Views: 52In a recognition that underscores decades of experience, consistency, and client trust, the Blatz–Rooney Group at Merrill Lynch has once again been named to the prestigious Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list—marking their third consecutive...
Views: 89By Dan Rose, Plenty of New York families walk into probate thinking they understand the mortgage on the family home, only to discover a second loan stapled to the house. A home equity line used...
Views: 111By Dan Rose, I get asked the same question at least once a week. “How can your lease payments be lower than what the dealership quoted me?” The answer is not a secret, but it...
Views: 45By Michael Perlman Chairman, Rego-Forest Preservation Council Amidst the hustle and bustle of Queens Boulevard is the long-forgotten and neglected Newcombe Square, bordering Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. At 0.04 acres, this small but historic...
Views: 185 Longfellow Hall, 111-14 76 Avenue Descendants Preserve Architect Morris Kavy’s Memory By Michael Perlman If you live in a Kavy & Kavovitt apartment building in Forest Hills, Rego Park, or perhaps in Brooklyn, Manhattan,...
Views: 152St. Patrick’s Day in the Golden Age of Postcards By Michael Perlman One day when everyone is Irish is Saint Patrick’s Day, and it is always timely to unite in cultural solidarity. St. Patrick’s Day...
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