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A Toast to 100 Years of Tennis & Music History at Lavish Affair
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...
A Look into The Lives of The Faces Behind Forest Hills Stadium
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...
“Welcome to Forest Hills” Production Team Seeks Stadium Memorabilia
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,...
Historic Midway Theatre to Host Independent Film Festival
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...
Paying Tribute To Queens’-Own Music Icon, Tony Bennett
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...
Art Sale with Legendary Comic Artist John Stanisci
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...
The Bagel Spot: A Forest Hills Tradition in Its Own League
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...
Public Seeks Dialogue with LIRR for Historic Forest Hills Station
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,...
A Flashback to July 4, 1923: How Our Forest Hills Ancestors Celebrated
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...
Notable Artist Gigi Chen To Create Forest Hills Tributary Mural
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...
The Eagles Fly Again at Forest Hills Stadium
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...
The Park Briar Becomes a Forest Hills Historic Site
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...
Trader Joe’s is Coming to FH
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...
Marching in the Name of Our Veterans
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...
Forest Hills Festival Uniting Communities For A Generation
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...
Grand Marshals Announced for Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade
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...
Uniting Generations Through Memorials Around Forest Hills
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...
Ceremony Sparks Dialogue for Tea Garden’s Rebirth
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...
DA Melinda Katz: The Outside-Insider
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...
Earth Day at Forest Hills Library
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...
Forest Hills’ Musical Genius Julie Mandel At 99
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,...
Coming Together for Education & Sharing Day
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...
Ring For Tea Stand Replicated at Historic Tea Garden
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...
Remembering Rego Park’s Own Willis Reed, Jr.
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...
A 1927 Forest Hills Map with A Story To Tell
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...
Commemorating 100 Years of Significant Forest Hills Buildings
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,...
The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack… A Spotlight in Queens
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...
Historic Howard Johnson’s Rego Park Mural Rediscovered
Views: 0‘ Andre Durenceau & his similar imagery to his HoJo mural, but for the ballroom of United States Line’s America, 1932 maiden voyage, Ocean Liners Magazine Michael Perlman, mperlman@queensledger.com In a rare turn...
A Rediscovered Photo Collection with A Story To Tell
Views: 0Memories of Forest Hills Classic Jewish Shops Shine Brightly A Tribute To Film Editor Martin H. Levinson By Michael Perlman Each neighborhood is home to nostalgic shops, which unite a community, and whether in operation...
Rosh Hashanah in the Golden Age of Postcards
Views: 0Jewish New Year Highlighted in Postcards A Lost Art Rediscovered By Michael Perlman The first American “picture postcard” was produced in 1873. Today, a significant number of postcards from the late 19th and early to...
Honoring The Victims of September 11, 2001 | Reflecting Upon A Most Tragic Day
Views: 0By Michael Perlman On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, may the memory of the brave souls always serve as a blessing, and may we keep their memory alive with every heartbeat, and by committing good...
Kew Gardens Hills’ “Independence Hall” on its 70th Anniversary
Views: 0A Tale of Three Independence Halls The Long-Lost 1939 World’s Fair Rendition By Michael Perlman To become acquainted with Independence Hall, you may not have to take a trip to Philadelphia afterall. Nothing beats the...
The New Hampshire Apartments: Where Bela Bartók Meets Tarzan
Views: 0A Forest Hills Residential Gem Echoes Harmonies By Michael Perlman Encounter a plaque which reads “New Hampshire Apartments” on a stately pre-war six-story building at 110-31 73rd Road in Forest Hills, and with a bit...
Cherished Crossing Guard Cathy Aliperti Retires
Views: 0 A Forest Hills Crossing Guard, Parent, & Friend To All A Special Honor at Our Lady of Mercy By Michael Perlman “Ms. Cathy is the most hilarious, kindest, polite crossing guard you could ever...
Real Estate Law 102: Survey Objections
Views: 0Real estate business can range from straightforward transactions, such as purchasing a single-family home in a residential neighborhood, to more complex deals, like procuring a large commercial property with multiple tenants and existing lease agreements....
Jason Rothenburg: Superhero & Portrait Artist Behind The Pen
Views: 0 A Forest Hills Real Estate Office Takes On An Art Gallery By Michael Perlman “I am hoping my art will entertain families and kids for generations,” said 38-year-old illustrator dynamo Jason Ben Rothenburg of...