Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Doorman's Claim To Dead Resident's Fortune Challenged

An NYC doorman from Rego Park says a will questionnaire proves that a late resident promised him millions. Defense lawyers reject the forms.

Forest Hills Is Queens' 2nd Greenest Area, Despite Low Tree Gains

Forest Hills — Queens' second most tree-lined area — lagged behind in tree growth as NYC focused on equitable planting, a new study found.

One-Third Of Forest Hills' Voting Zones Went GOP For Mayor: Data

Sliwa's relative success reflects a red wave in parts of NYC this year, which The City partially attributes to support from Chinese voters.

'Scourge' Of Misconduct Allegations Plague Queens DA's Office

A group of law professors is challenging state law they say protects bad actors in the Queens District Attorney’s office.

Lynn Schulman Named Winner In Forest Hills' City Council Race

After hours of tabulating, the NY Times and NY1 called Lynn Schulman as the winner of the Forest Hills District 29 City Council race.

Trash Piles Up In Forest Hills As Vax Mandate For Workers Begins

Trash complaints in Forest Hills skyrocketed over the weekend as the city's vaccine mandate went into effect and garbage collection slowed.

Forest Hills' Voter Guide, 2021: What's On The Ballot

Forest Hills voters will cast ballots in one contested City Council election plus citywide races, and vote on five ballot measures.

Forest Hills City Council Race: Schulman Faces Conigliaro

Lynn Schulman and GOP nominee Michael Conigliaro will face off in the District 29 City Council general election. Learn about the race here.

Far-Right Activist From Forest Hills Casts His Bid For Governor

Derrick Gibson, of Forest Hills, was a local business owner before he launched a far-right podcast and gubernatorial campaign.

Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Doorman From Rego Park Says Late Resident Promised Him Fortune

A Queens doorman who works on the Upper East Side is suing the estate of a late resident, who he says promised him one-third of his savings.

Back Rent Trending Downward In Queens: Analysis

More than one out of every five Queens rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Forest Hills BBQ Gifted To Mayor As Thank You For Queens Upgrades

“Because of all the bacon you brought home to Queens we are going to give you some ribs," Borough President Donovan Richards told the mayor.

Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In July: Feds

The Queens County unemployment rate stayed the same during the summer.

Some Decry Basement Units, Others Call Bigotry, After Storm Death

After a Forest Hills woman drowned in her basement, some locals condemned the units, saying they "ruin" areas, which others say is bigoted.

Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Queens Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Forest Hills residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Queens

Many in the Forest Hills area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

'Their Dream Is Stopped:' Queens Orgs Reeling After DACA Ruling

A Forest Hills-based non-profit usually helps people apply to DACA, but after a judge deemed the program illegal its clients are in limbo.

'Denounce Anti-Catholic Incidents': Orgs Call On De Blasio, Cuomo

Catholic organizations said that a recent statue-toppling incident in Forest Hills is one in a "spate" of anti-Catholic incidents citywide.

Thousands Coming To Forest Hills From NYC's 2022 Budget

The record-high $99 billion budget passed by the City Council last week includes millions of dollars flowing to Forest Hills.

Forest Hills Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens decreased recently.

Lynn Schulman Wins Forest Hills' City Council Primary Race

Schulman won 60 percent of the vote after ranked-choice results and a preliminary absentee ballot count was released on Tuesday.

Jail Construction Begins At Long-Disputed Site In Kew Gardens

Building the jail's parking lot and community center is the first step in the Mayor's plan to close the jails on Riker's Island by 2027.

Voter Turnout Surged In Forest Hills, Dropped In Other Areas

During this year's primary election, the percentage of voters who went to the polls in Queens' COVID-stricken neighborhoods dropped.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Forest Hills area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Here's How Forest Hills Voted For Mayor Of NYC — So Far

With nearly all in-person, first-choice votes counted, Forest Hills' pick for mayor differs from the city's. Here are the votes so far.

Forest Hills' District 29 Council Race: Schulman Leads So Far

With most first-choice, in-person votes counted, Lynn Schulman leads in Forest Hills' City Council race. But many votes remain uncounted.

Pedestrian Safety Is The Top Issue For Forest Hills Residents

The City analyzed which issues constituents frequently report to their City Council members. In Forest Hills its pedestrian safety.

PAC With Pro-Trump Donors Funds Ads For Forest Hills Candidate

The real estate-backed, pro-business super PAC, which has two pro-Trump top donors, spent $30K in support of a Forest Hills candidate.

Everything You Need To Know About Forest Hills' City Council Race

10 candidates are running for Forest Hills' District 29 City Council seat. Here's what you need to know about them, and the election.

Here's Where Forest Hills Candidates Stand On Your Issues

Patch asked the District 29 City Council candidates to respond to the issues on Forest Hills residents' minds. Here's where they stand.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Lynn Schulman Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Eliseo Labayen Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Aleda Gagarin Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Sheryl Ann Fetik Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Michael Conigliaro Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Douglas Shapiro Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: David Aronov Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.