NY Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi Wins Another Term

State Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi defeated third-party candidate Danniel Maio, according to NY1 projections.

Queens Assemblyman Rosenthal Wins 2nd Term In Uncontested Race

Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal ran unopposed in the general election, handing him an automatic win once the polls closed Tuesday night.

Donovan Richards Wins Queens Borough President Race

City Council Member Donovan Richards has won the race for Queens borough president, according to NY1 projections.

How Is Voting Going In Forest Hills: Tell Us

Patch wants to hear from voters casting their ballots on Election Day. Here's how to let us know how it went for you.

Voting In Forest Hills: Everything You Need To Know

Patch has put together a guide to where and when you can cast your ballot on Election Day and the local races to follow.

Lancman Leaves City Council To Join Cuomo Administration

City Council Member Rory Lancman represented Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Pomonok, Jamaica Estates and Briarwood.

Election Day In Forest Hills: When, Where To Vote

Here's everything Forest Hills residents need to know about voting in the 2020 Election, from guides to local races to how to cast a ballot.

NYC General Election 2020: Senator Addabbo Vies For Re-Election

New Yorkers get to cast a ballot on Nov. 3 in a collection of local, state, and federal elections. Patch is profiling each candidate.

These Are The Most Overloaded Early Voting Sites In Queens

Three of Queens' 18 early voting sites have nearly 100,000 voters assigned to cast their ballots there, data shows.

Election 2020: Forest Hills Voter Guide

Here's everything Forest Hills residents need to know about voting in the 2020 General Election and the local races to watch.

NYC General Election 2020: Danniel Maio Challenges Hevesi

New Yorkers get to cast a ballot on Nov. 3 in a collection of local, state, and federal elections. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Coronavirus Restrictions Loosened In Central Queens 'Red Zone'

The state is loosening pandemic-related restrictions in Central Queens, paving the way for schools and small businesses to reopen.

NYC General Election 2020: Thomas Sullivan Challenges Addabbo

New Yorkers get to cast a ballot on Nov. 3 in a collection of local, state, and federal elections. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Forest Hills Councilwoman Nixes Participatory Budgeting

City Council Member Karen Koslowitz is forgoing the annual tradition of participatory budgeting this year, she said Wednesday.

Locals Propose Naming Forest Hills Corner For Longtime Rabbi

Queens Community Board 6 unanimously approved co-naming the corner by the Sephardic Jewish Center of Forest Hills for its longtime rabbi.

Staffer In Queens DA's Office Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The news has alarmed staffers who say they had contact with the person but weren't notified about the positive test, sources told Patch.

Queens Community Board 6 To Host October Meeting This Week

Board members and the public will be briefed on the latest developments in Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Gardens at the Wednesday meeting.

Forest Hills Volunteer Group Takes On Neighborhood Graffiti

A newly-formed volunteer group is leading the charge to remove graffiti across Forest Hills and Rego Park.

Kew Gardens Seeing Uptick In Coronavirus Case Rates, Mayor Says

Officials said the uptick in COVID-19 cases in Kew Gardens and five other neighborhoods could turn into "widespread community transmission."

Shut Down Troubled Kew Gardens Hotel, Local Pols Say

Officials in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens are pressing the city to shut down a local hotel that's become a hotspot for violence and parties.

Forest Hills Has Among NYC's Highest Census Response Rates

An estimated 65 percent of residents in Forest Hills and the surrounding area have filled out the census, according to recent data.

Crowley Concedes To Richards In Queens Borough President Primary

Former City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley ended her bid for the Queens borough presidency and endorsed Donovan Richards, the frontrunner.

Grace Meng Declared Winner Of Congressional Primary

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng appears poised to win another term in November representing central and northeastern Queens in Congress.

Early Voting Kicks Off Saturday For Queens Primary Elections

Early voting starts Saturday in New York City. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.

NYC Primary Election 2020: Mel Gagarin Hopes To Unseat Grace Meng

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Primary Election 2020: Sandra Choi Hopes To Unseat Grace Meng

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Primary Election 2020: Grace Meng Defends Congressional Seat

Queens Democrats get to cast a ballot this month in a collection of local, state and federal primaries. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Forest Hills Community Board To Host Virtual May Meeting

Queens Community Board 6 heads back online Wednesday for its May meeting.

Queens DA's Office Reviewing 10 Cases Of Questionable Convictions

The Queens District Attorney's Office is reinvestigating 10 cases that may have resulted in wrongful convictions.

Kew Gardens Post Office Renews Lease

The Kew Gardens post office renewed its lease for another five years, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng announced.

Queens Borough President Election Still On, But Some Want Changes

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said the March 24 election for Queens borough president is still on, but some candidates want changes.

Queens Community Board 6 Meeting Still On Amid Coronavirus Scare

The new coronavirus outbreak is prompting some meeting cancellations, but Queens Community Board 6's meeting isn't one of them.

Queens Borough President Candidates Rack Up $2M In Public Funds

Candidates have racked up nearly $2 million in public funds for the March 24 election to spend nine months as Queens borough president.

City Releases Guide To Queens Borough President Special Election

There's a March 24 special election for Queens borough president, and the city's Campaign Finance Board has a guide to all six candidates.

Census Resource Center To Open At Queens Borough Hall

A resource center dedicated to helping Queens residents fill out the 2020 Census and apply for census-related jobs will open Thursday.

Forest Hills Group 'Let's Talk Democracy' Is All About The Facts

Founded in the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Let's Talk Democracy is bringing nonpartisan civics lessons to Forest Hills.

Queens Groups Sue NYC Over Kew Gardens Jail Plan

Two Queens-based community groups sued the city Thursday over the decision to approve building a new jail in Kew Gardens.

Mayor Bill De Blasio Coming To Forest Hills For Town Hall Meeting

Mayor Bill de Blasio is coming to Forest Hills for a town hall next week hosted by City Council Member Karen Koslowitz.

Queens Homeowners To Sue City Over Kew Gardens Jail Plan

Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Briarwood residents are preparing to sue the city over a new jail planned for their neighborhood.

Queens Community Board Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline to join one of Queens' 14 community boards has been extended to Friday, March 13.