Views: 25By Michael Perlman Each summer, the historic George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell, which debuted on June 15, 1924 in scenic Forest Park, becomes a magnet for sponsored concerts featuring music and dance spanning diverse genres, living...
Views: 22by John Sanchez __ Montoya’s is quickly becoming one of Forest Hills’ newest neighborhood favorites, and now, the restaurant’s growing buzz has made its way to television. Recently, Montoya’s partners Chef Jaime Montoya and Rob...
Views: 45 By Michael Perlman Forest Hills is a magnet for culture, art, architecture, and history, with iconic sites such as the Art Moderne Midway Theatre, home of the 10th annual Festival of Cinema NYC. Over 100...
Views: 121 By Michael Perlman Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who were recognized for their achievements on local to international levels. Back in 1914, the community began...
Views: 102A firsthand account of Paul Simon’s two-night decades-long extravaganza. By Michael Perlman It was history-in-the-making and home sweet home for Queens’-own Paul Simon, the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who made a comeback to Forest...
Views: 117By Michael Perlman Historic MacDonald Park in Forest Hills among Queens, “The World’s Borough” is further united by the harmony of diverse people, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and flora among natural wonders, thanks to Deborah Camp, an exceptionally...
Views: 33145Annual 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: 3807By 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: 2450This 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: 5537Forest 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: 26933The 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: 2390Spider-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: 7289Every 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: 1982The 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: 18609Originating 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: 2050Public 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: 31772By 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: 6259By 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: 16546By 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: 9171By 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: 4516By 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: 32564By 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: 21039By 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: 3352“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: 31340By 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: 7529Building 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: 3239Legendary 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: 1875Chabad 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: 25376Tea 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: 6958By 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: 2845A 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: 6133A 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: 5466 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: 25By Michael Perlman Each summer, the historic George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell, which debuted on June 15, 1924 in scenic Forest Park, becomes a magnet for sponsored concerts featuring music and dance spanning diverse genres, living...
Views: 22by John Sanchez __ Montoya’s is quickly becoming one of Forest Hills’ newest neighborhood favorites, and now, the restaurant’s growing buzz has made its way to television. Recently, Montoya’s partners Chef Jaime Montoya and Rob...
Views: 45 By Michael Perlman Forest Hills is a magnet for culture, art, architecture, and history, with iconic sites such as the Art Moderne Midway Theatre, home of the 10th annual Festival of Cinema NYC. Over 100...
Views: 109By Dan Rose, Serving as an executor in New York starts with a document from the Surrogate’s Court called Letters Testamentary. It confirms that a person has the legal authority to act for the estate....
Views: 121 By Michael Perlman Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who were recognized for their achievements on local to international levels. Back in 1914, the community began...
Views: 102A firsthand account of Paul Simon’s two-night decades-long extravaganza. By Michael Perlman It was history-in-the-making and home sweet home for Queens’-own Paul Simon, the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who made a comeback to Forest...
Views: 117By Michael Perlman Historic MacDonald Park in Forest Hills among Queens, “The World’s Borough” is further united by the harmony of diverse people, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and flora among natural wonders, thanks to Deborah Camp, an exceptionally...
Views: 177When Forest Park becomes a campus for childhood education By Michael Perlman “Forest Park is one hundred percent our campus and our classroom, and I cannot think of a better place to allow children to...
Views: 150By Dan Rose, I’ve spent years walking New York families through the maze that opens up after a fatal accident, and one truth shows up again and again. The grief is the hard part everyone...
Views: 149MICHAEL PERLMAN CHAIRMAN, REGO-FOREST PRESERVATION COUNCIL mperlman@queensledger.com “Hope, faith, and action are key to rising above,” and “Never, ever give up!” says longtime Forest Hills resident Patricia Alcivar, a Latina woman who exemplifies courage and...
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