Visits: 82 Summer at The Kew-Forest School (July 8 – August 16, 2024) in Queens provides children entering Kindergarten to Grade 5 with academic enrichment in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with recreational activities including arts & crafts, dance, drama, field trips, martial...
Visits: 189Garden Apartments That Symbolized New Hope A Historic Treasure Merits Restoration Upon hearing the term “garden apartment,” one may immediately visualize two-story residential brick buildings situated around generous communal garden space, such as those in...
Visits: 146A New Deal Era Discovery is Made Notable Sculptor Duane Champlain Lives on Through His Art “History mysteries are all over the place,” said Norm Tjeltveit, a retired postal worker from Montana. One may wonder...
Visits: 265Searching For The History Behind A Rare Memorial Plaque A Storied Plaque Seeks A Permanent Public Home Paul Sapienza holding the Anawa Club plague honoring 18 WWII servicemen It is always timely to honor the memory...
Visits: 308The Harmonious Couple Who Graced Forest Hills Stadium Legends Left Their Mark on American Pop Music Among the most charismatic, soulful, and refined pop singers of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first are Steve...
Visits: 395Mr. Monopoly at the Unisphere, Courtesy of Tim Barney For nine decades, Monopoly has been regarded as a bestseller worldwide, and is now about to create an even greater buzz around town. All generations will...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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,...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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,...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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,...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 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,...
Visits: 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...
Visits: 70Samuel Picker Square Spruced Up by Volunteer Patricia Perle Malley The Picker Humanitarian Spirit Going Strong For Generations Step into Samuel Picker Square, a small forested setting at 69th Avenue and Burns Street in Forest...
Visits: 82 Summer at The Kew-Forest School (July 8 – August 16, 2024) in Queens provides children entering Kindergarten to Grade 5 with academic enrichment in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with recreational activities including arts & crafts, dance, drama, field trips, martial...
Visits: 189Garden Apartments That Symbolized New Hope A Historic Treasure Merits Restoration Upon hearing the term “garden apartment,” one may immediately visualize two-story residential brick buildings situated around generous communal garden space, such as those in...
Visits: 146A New Deal Era Discovery is Made Notable Sculptor Duane Champlain Lives on Through His Art “History mysteries are all over the place,” said Norm Tjeltveit, a retired postal worker from Montana. One may wonder...
Visits: 265Searching For The History Behind A Rare Memorial Plaque A Storied Plaque Seeks A Permanent Public Home Paul Sapienza holding the Anawa Club plague honoring 18 WWII servicemen It is always timely to honor the memory...
Visits: 308The Harmonious Couple Who Graced Forest Hills Stadium Legends Left Their Mark on American Pop Music Among the most charismatic, soulful, and refined pop singers of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first are Steve...
Visits: 191Deltiologists Have The Luck of The Irish A Lost Art Unites Generations By Michael Perlman Most St. Patrick’s Day postcards are festive yet graceful lithographs, which feature hand-colored scenes of Ireland, musical scores, shamrocks, leprechauns,...
Visits: 235Hair loss and thinning hair can have a significant impact on one’s self-esteem and overall well-being. While various treatments and remedies exist, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has gained popularity as a safe and effective solution...
Visits: 245In today’s ever-moving world, maintaining optimal health is of utmost importance. However, busy schedules, stress, and limited access to healthcare facilities can often hinder individuals from receiving the necessary treatments they need. In Forest Hills...
Visits: 395Mr. Monopoly at the Unisphere, Courtesy of Tim Barney For nine decades, Monopoly has been regarded as a bestseller worldwide, and is now about to create an even greater buzz around town. All generations will...
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