Views: 0by Michael Perlman The historical communities of Forest Hills and Rego Park offer a trail of sites that convey a distinctive ambiance and tell a story, which become subject to our own story and interpretation...
Views: 0By Michael Perlman P.S. 175, photo by Michael Perlman Public School 175, the Annadale Park School and later referenced as the Lynn Gross Discovery School, has been enriching young minds since 1951. Located in a...
Views: 0By Michael Perlman Passover is among the most celebrated Jewish holidays, which consists of eight days often in April or in late March, based on the Jewish calendar. The holiday marks the time when G-D...
Views: 0by Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Local residents among New Yorkers are increasingly in opposition of the controversial City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal, conceived by Mayor Eric Adams and the City Planning Commission. Part 1...
Views: 0 July 4, 1914 By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com 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 at...
Views: 0 Mohamed Farghaly The Queens Chamber of Commerce and Queens Tech Council launched a new tech incubator in Forest Hills on June 26, expanding their network across Queens with support from Maspeth Federal Savings. MOHAMED...
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: 0by Michael Perlman The historical communities of Forest Hills and Rego Park offer a trail of sites that convey a distinctive ambiance and tell a story, which become subject to our own story and interpretation...
Views: 0By Michael Perlman P.S. 175, photo by Michael Perlman Public School 175, the Annadale Park School and later referenced as the Lynn Gross Discovery School, has been enriching young minds since 1951. Located in a...
Views: 0By Michael Perlman Passover is among the most celebrated Jewish holidays, which consists of eight days often in April or in late March, based on the Jewish calendar. The holiday marks the time when G-D...
Views: 0by Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com Local residents among New Yorkers are increasingly in opposition of the controversial City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal, conceived by Mayor Eric Adams and the City Planning Commission. Part 1...
Views: 0 July 4, 1914 By Michael Perlman | mperlman@queensledger.com 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 at...
Views: 0 Mohamed Farghaly The Queens Chamber of Commerce and Queens Tech Council launched a new tech incubator in Forest Hills on June 26, expanding their network across Queens with support from Maspeth Federal Savings. MOHAMED...
Views: 0By 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 at the Forest Hills Inn and...
Views: 0The Voice Behind Patriotic Posters & Bookplates Comes Alive By MICHAEL PERLMAN | mperlman@queensledger.com Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who became known on local to international...
Views: 0 MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Queens Community House (QCH) celebrated its annual “Celebrating Heroes” event on June 12th, honoring two local figures and paying homage to its roots in the Forest Hills community. This year marked...
Views: 0Behind The Brush with NYC Artist ErinKelli Kilbane By Michael Perlman Public art is a gift for the masses, and another most meaningful gift is a collective power to maintain the environment. In the coming...
