The Mayor That Once Lived in Forest Hills
Views: 0A Spotlight on Two-Time NYC Mayor John Francis Hylan By Michael Perlman With much dialogue underway for what may be the most debated mayoral elections, it is time to take a step back to a...
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Notable Artist Gigi Chen Paints Commemorative Forest Hills & Rego Park Mural
Views: 0New Mural Honors Past & Present Local Landmarks The Bagel Spot: A Destination for Food & Art By Michael Perlman Public art is a gift for the masses, as proven for generations between diverse architectural...
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July 4, 1925: How Our Forest Hills Ancestors Celebrated
Views: 0Spotlight on Patriotism in Forest Hills Gardens By Michael Perlman Originating in 1914, Forest Hills Gardens committees and residents coordinated annual Fourth of July Festivals in an exquisitely decorated Station Square, often with additional activities...
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Backstabbing A Community as 5G Tower Rises at P.S. 144
Views: 0Uniting To Protest & Remove Obtrusive & Risky 5G Towers By Michael Perlman In a democracy, it is believed that the majority of united quality voices will be heard, and their wishes will be fulfilled...
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“Wish You Were Here… Forest Hills & Rego Park Historic Buildings”
Views: 0Uncovering The Rich History Behind The New Mural By Michael Perlman Last week’s column highlighted behind-the-scenes aspects and feedback on the new Forest Hills and Rego Park architectural mural, an exquisitely detailed 24-foot by 4-foot...
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The Forgotten Patriotic Artists of Forest Hills Gardens
Views: 0The Voice Behind Patriotic Posters & Bookplates Comes Alive By Michael Perlman Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who became known for their achievements on local to...
A Toast to 100 Years of Tennis & Music History at Lavish Affair
Views: 0Annual 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...
A Look into The Lives of The Faces Behind Forest Hills Stadium
Views: 0By 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...
“Welcome to Forest Hills” Production Team Seeks Stadium Memorabilia
Views: 0This 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,...
Historic Midway Theatre to Host Independent Film Festival
Views: 0Forest 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...
Paying Tribute To Queens’-Own Music Icon, Tony Bennett
Views: 0The 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...
Art Sale with Legendary Comic Artist John Stanisci
Views: 0Spider-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...
The Bagel Spot: A Forest Hills Tradition in Its Own League
Views: 0Every 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...
Public Seeks Dialogue with LIRR for Historic Forest Hills Station
Views: 0The 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,...
A Flashback to July 4, 1923: How Our Forest Hills Ancestors Celebrated
Views: 0Originating 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...
Notable Artist Gigi Chen To Create Forest Hills Tributary Mural
Views: 0Public 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...
The Eagles Fly Again at Forest Hills Stadium
Views: 0By 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...
The Park Briar Becomes a Forest Hills Historic Site
Views: 0By 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...
Trader Joe’s is Coming to FH
Views: 0By 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...
Marching in the Name of Our Veterans
Views: 0By 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...
Forest Hills Festival Uniting Communities For A Generation
Views: 0By 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...
Grand Marshals Announced for Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade
Views: 0By 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...
Uniting Generations Through Memorials Around Forest Hills
Views: 0By 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...
Ceremony Sparks Dialogue for Tea Garden’s Rebirth
Views: 0“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...
DA Melinda Katz: The Outside-Insider
Views: 0By 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...
Earth Day at Forest Hills Library
Views: 0Building 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...
Forest Hills’ Musical Genius Julie Mandel At 99
Views: 0Legendary 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,...
Coming Together for Education & Sharing Day
Views: 0Chabad 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...
Ring For Tea Stand Replicated at Historic Tea Garden
Views: 0Tea 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...
Remembering Rego Park’s Own Willis Reed, Jr.
Views: 0By 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...
A 1927 Forest Hills Map with A Story To Tell
Views: 0A 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...
Commemorating 100 Years of Significant Forest Hills Buildings
Views: 0A 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,...
The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack… A Spotlight in Queens
Views: 0 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...
The Mayor That Once Lived in Forest Hills
Views: 0A Spotlight on Two-Time NYC Mayor John Francis Hylan By Michael Perlman With much dialogue underway for what may be the most debated mayoral elections, it is time to take a step back to a...
Phish to Rock the Iconic Forest Hills Stadium
Views: 0Phish will Add to Longtime Music & Tennis Tradition By Michael Perlman Forest Hills history will be taken to new heights when Phish comes to town, to the delight of everyone from longtime fans to fans-in-the-making,...
Notable Artist Gigi Chen Paints Commemorative Forest Hills & Rego Park Mural
Views: 0New Mural Honors Past & Present Local Landmarks The Bagel Spot: A Destination for Food & Art By Michael Perlman Public art is a gift for the masses, as proven for generations between diverse architectural...
July 4, 1925: How Our Forest Hills Ancestors Celebrated
Views: 0Spotlight on Patriotism in Forest Hills Gardens By Michael Perlman Originating in 1914, Forest Hills Gardens committees and residents coordinated annual Fourth of July Festivals in an exquisitely decorated Station Square, often with additional activities...
Backstabbing A Community as 5G Tower Rises at P.S. 144
Views: 0Uniting To Protest & Remove Obtrusive & Risky 5G Towers By Michael Perlman In a democracy, it is believed that the majority of united quality voices will be heard, and their wishes will be fulfilled...
“Wish You Were Here… Forest Hills & Rego Park Historic Buildings”
Views: 0Uncovering The Rich History Behind The New Mural By Michael Perlman Last week’s column highlighted behind-the-scenes aspects and feedback on the new Forest Hills and Rego Park architectural mural, an exquisitely detailed 24-foot by 4-foot...
The Forgotten Patriotic Artists of Forest Hills Gardens
Views: 0The Voice Behind Patriotic Posters & Bookplates Comes Alive By Michael Perlman Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who became known for their achievements on local to...
Class of ‘25 Kew-Forest Graduates Accepted to Top Colleges & Universities
Views: 0 The Kew-Forest School, a Preschool through Grade 12 co-educational day school, believes in unlocking the potential of every student. A leader in private education in Queens since 1918, we’re making bold changes to ensure...
ENT and Allergy Associates To Unveil New State-of-the-Art Facility in Forest Hills with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Views: 0ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA), the largest ENT, Allergy, and Audiology practice in the U.S., is excited to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art clinical location in Forest Hills, New York. ENTA...
Queensmark Ceremony at Sanger Hall Honors the Coventry
Views: 0Bronze Accolade Now Installed at Rock N’ Roll History Mural By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com One could sing “The Heat Is On” or any Rock N’ Roll tune that comes to mind. Afterall, it was...
