Hospital Capacity In The Forest Hills Area: See The Latest

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Queens.

Vicious Squirrel Attacks Rattle Rego Park Residents

Rego Park residents say squirrels have been viciously attacking them, unprovoked, and they don't know where to turn for help.

Coronavirus Testing Van Returns To Queens Borough Hall

A mobile coronavirus testing site has returned to Queens Borough Hall for a second straight week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Forest Hills Duo Indicted In $30M Medicare Fraud Scheme: Feds

Peter Khaim and Arkadiy Khaimov are accused of filing false Medicare claims for a pricey cancer medication, then laundering the proceeds.

Coronavirus Testing Site Opens At Queens Borough Hall

The mobile testing site opened Monday at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens.

Queens Seeing 'Significant Increases' In Coronavirus Cases

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi said Monday that COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all rising in Queens.

Where To Get Tested For Coronavirus In Forest Hills This Week

New York City has more than 300 coronavirus testing sites. Here's where to get tested in the Forest Hills area.

2 Testing Trucks Stationed In Forest Hills Area This Week

Mobile testing sites will be available at Sobelsohn Playground and Annadale Playground this week, officials said.

Queens DA's Office To Lower Capacity Amid New Coronavirus Cases

Four staffers with the Queens District Attorney's Office tested positive for the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, an internal email says.

Another Queens Prosecutor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

News of the positive test comes just days after Queens Criminal Court resumed jury trials for the first time in nearly eight months​.

Mammography Van Returns To Forest Hills

Uninsured patients will not have to pay for a screening, according to Mount Sinai, which operates the van.

Coronavirus Positivity Rates Hold Steady In Central Queens: Data

About 2.6 percent of COVID-19 tests are coming back positive in the Central Queens "yellow zone," according to the latest state data.

As Coronavirus Rates Dip, Forest Hills Becomes A 'Yellow Zone'

Coronavirus-related restrictions in Central Queens will ease up starting Thursday.

Central Queens Sees Progress In Fight Against Coronavirus Spike

The Central Queens "red zone" is showing signs of progress curbing the spread of COVID-19, the mayor and governor said Monday.

New Rapid Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Kew Gardens Hills

The temporary site, which opened Thursday, is part of the city's efforts to increase testing and curb the spread of the virus in hotspots.

Forest Hills Added To NYC Coronavirus Watchlist

Residents living in watchlist zones are encouraged to get tested for the coronavirus.

Kew Gardens Facing Coronavirus Shutdown As Cases Rise: Mayor

The 11415 and 11367 ZIP codes could close schools and non-essential businesses this week. Another three Queens areas face partial shutdowns.

Coronavirus Upticks Keep LIJ Forest Hills Hospital On High Alert

Patch spoke to the chair of emergency medicine at LIJ Forest Hills about how the hospital is prepping for a possible second wave.

Coronavirus Clusters Reported In 2 More Central Queens ZIP Codes

The city is now monitoring five ZIP codes in Central Queens where COVID-19 cases are rising faster than in the rest of the city.

Testing Trucks Head To Rego Park, Kew Gardens Amid Virus Uptick

Two mobile coronavirus testing sites are parked in Rego Park and Kew Gardens this week, as officials report an uptick in cases in the area.

As Kew Gardens' COVID-19 Cases Grow, Nearby Areas See An Uptick

Coronavirus cases continue to grow at an "alarming rate" in Kew Gardens, the city says. Now, surrounding areas are seeing an uptick.

NYC Threatens Shutdown As Kew Gardens Becomes Coronavirus Hotspot

Kew Gardens businesses and schools will face new shutdown rules if COVID-19 cases there continue to rise, the Health Department said.

City To Spray For Mosquitoes In Central Queens

The Department of Health is sending trucks to spray mosquito-killing pesticides in parts of Queens this week.

Seasonal Farm Stand Returns To Forest Park

The farmer's market, which is in its third year, will be located by the Buddy Monument in Forest Park.

Forest Hills Sees Uptick In Rate Of Positive Coronavirus Tests

Anomalous increases in COVID-19 cases are appearing in areas with large Orthodox Jewish populations, including Forest Hills, the city says.

Forest Hills To Get Sprayed For Mosquitos

The NYC Department of Health is coming after the mosquitos buzzing around Central Queens.

City To Spray For Mosquitoes In Forest Hills

The Department of Health is coming after the mosquitoes buzzing around Central Queens.

Coronavirus Testing Truck Coming To Kew Gardens

A mobile coronavirus testing center is hitting the streets of Kew Gardens on Thursday.

Free Masks, Hand Sanitizer To Be Distributed In Forest Hills

City Council Member Karen Koslowitz's office will give out hand sanitizer and face masks in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens.

Queens District Attorney's Office Launches Cold Case Unit

Queens prosecutors have started investigating 35 unsolved murders as part of a new unit in the district attorney's office.

City Officials To Hand Out Face Masks In Forest Park

City Council Member Karen Koslowitz's office will hand out reusable face coverings Saturday afternoon in Forest Park.

City Officials To Hand Out Face Masks In Forest Hills, Rego Park

City officials are handing out face coverings Tuesday afternoon in Forest Hills and Rego Park.

City To Give Out Face Masks In Rego Park Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The city will distribute face coverings Tuesday afternoon at the Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center in Rego Park.

LIJ Forest Hills Workers Get $2,500 Bonus Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital workers will get $2,500 bonuses in recognition of their efforts responding to the pandemic.

Coronavirus Testing Site For Families Opens In Forest Hills

A private pediatric urgent care center in Forest Hills is starting to offer testing for the new coronavirus.

LIJ Forest Hills Hospital Sees 73 Coronavirus Deaths In A Week

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital saw 73 coronavirus deaths last week, as the state's daily death toll reached an all-time high.

Peers Raise $40K After Forest Hills ER Clerk's Coronavirus Death

LIJ Forest Hills Hospital workers have raised more than $40,000 to support the family of an ER clerk who died of the coronavirus.

LIJ Forest Hills Emergency Room Clerk Dies From Coronavirus

An emergency room clerk at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital​ has died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Hitting Capacity, LIJ Forest Hills Moves Its Coronavirus Patients

LIJ Forest Hills is transferring COVID-19 patients to sister hospitals in Queens and Long Island to keep it from swelling way over capacity.

Forest Hills Hospital To Open Third ICU Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

LIJ Forest Hills Hospital is expanding its ICU to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, which already has the hospital hovering just over capacity.