Queens Boulevard Redesign To Be Completed Oct. 29, Officials Say

The long-delayed final phase of the Queens Blvd redesign — including barriers and crosswalks — will be finished a few days ahead of plan.

Van Wyck Expressway Exit Ramp To Close Overnight This Weekend

The Van Wyck's exit ramp to westbound Grand Central Parkway, which runs near Forest Hills, will close overnight Friday due to construction.

Jackie Robinson Parkway Exit To Close For Nearly Two Weeks: DOT

This is is the second time this summer that the Metropolitan Avenue exit is closed, forcing drivers to get off earlier at Exit 4.

Helmet Giveaway, Safety Initiative Kicks Off At Queens Boulevard

The bike safety initiative kicked off at Queens Boulevard, where crews are working on the final phase of long-awaited bike safety upgrades.

MTA, Advocates Spar Over Queens Train Proposal, Reports Show

The MTA said restoring a railroad in central Queens will cost $8.1B. Advocates disagree, but don't see eye-to-eye on how to move forward.

New Tech Team Had To Help MTA Reset Signals By Hand Amid Outage

The team that's upgrading MTA tracks with new automated technology had to help reset the signals by hand amid power-outage-induced delays.

Service Delays Persist A Day After Power Outage In Forest Hills

There are still major train delays across Queens on the E, F, M, and R lines a day after subway signal service went dark in Forest Hills.

This Queens Street Is Among Deadliest In The Nation: Study

A stretch of Jamaica Avenue between 85th and 98th streets is one of the nation's deadliest for walkers, according to a study.

Forest Hills' Weekend Subway Service Changes June 26-27

Here's what you need to know if you're taking the subway this weekend in the neighborhood.

Forest Hills Lawmaker Helps Pass Act To Curb Loud Vehicles

A bill to cut down on excessively loud vehicles, which was co-sponsored by a Forest Hills lawmaker, just passed the NY Senate and Assembly.

Forest Hills Weekend Subway Service Changes June 19-20

Here's what you need to know if you're taking the subway this weekend in the neighborhood.

Forest Hills LIRR Station To Become Accessible, Get New Platforms

The station upgrades are thanks to $20 million in federal funding secured by U.S. Rep Grace Meng for four infrastructure projects in Queens.

Forest Hills Weekend Subway Service Changes June 12-13

In a sign of a return to normality, subway service changes are making weekend travel a nightmare.

10-Year-Old Hit By Forest Hills Driver Is 'Critically' Hurt: Cops

The young boy was crossing the street in Forest Hills when a driver behind the wheel of an SUV hit him, said the NYPD.

Forest Hills' Weekend Subway Service Changes: June 5-6

Here's what you need to know if you're taking the subway this weekend in the neighborhood.

Long Island Expressway Exit To Close Overnight For A Month: DOT

One ramp will close overnight from the eastbound Long Island Expressway to Woodhaven Boulevard/Queens Boulevard, bordering Forest Hills.

Woman Robbed On Kew Gardens Train Amid Subway Safety Debates

The incident in Queens comes as the mayor agrees to add more cops to the subway, amid an ongoing debate over transit safety concerns.

Queens Boulevard Redesign To Be Completed In November: Mayor

Construction on the long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard project will begin this summer with completion in November, says mayor.

City To Lower Woodhaven Boulevard Speed Limit By 5 MPH: Mayor

Since 2009 there have been 32 fatal crashes on Woodhaven Blvd, half of which happened between Queens Blvd and Union Tpke near Forest Hills.

Kew Gardens Interchange Exit Changes From Right To Left Lane: DOT

Drivers on the Kew Gardens Interchange will access Exit 13W from the left lane instead of the right lane as early as Thursday, said the DOT.

Man Charged With Assault In Kew Gardens Subway Station Attack

The man is accused of punching a 63-year-old woman in the face, leaving her with fractures, according to the NYPD.

Forest Hills Residents Urge City To Make Union Turnpike Safer

Neighbors say speeding drivers and hazardous roadway conditions on Union Turnpike make it dangerous for them to access Forest Park.

Person Struck By Train In Forest Hills, MTA Says

E, F, M and R subway service between Manhattan and Queens has been temporarily suspended, according to the MTA.

Overnight Closure To Affect Van Wyck Expressway Exit Ramp

The Van Wyck's exit ramp to the westbound Grand Central Parkway will be closed overnight Friday to make way for construction work.

Jackie Robinson Parkway Exit Ramp To Close This Weekend

A ramp connecting the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the westbound Grand Central Parkway will be closed for construction this weekend.

Elderly Rego Park Woman Killed In Car Crash: Police

The 75-year-old woman was crossing the street Tuesday morning in Middle Village when a driver slammed into her, police said.

Overturned Car Stalls Traffic On Van Wyck Expressway In Queens

Traffic is partially blocked along the northbound Van Wyck Expressway in Central Queens after a car flipped over.

Weekend Closure To Affect Grand Central, Jackie Robinson Parkways

Two ramps connecting the Jackie Robinson Parkway and the Grand Central Parkway will be closed for construction Friday through Tuesday.

Jackie Robinson Pkwy Exit To Close For Weekend Construction

The ramp from the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the westbound Grand Central Parkway will be closed for construction this weekend.

Queens Motorcyclist Dies Following Rego Park Collision: Police

A Queens motorcyclist died Sunday, the day after he hit a pedestrian in Rego Park and left her in critical condition, police said.

Driver Crashes Into Forest Hills Real Estate Office: FDNY

A driver slammed into the front of a real estate office along Queens Boulevard midday Tuesday, the FDNY said.

FDNY Fire Truck Crashes In Forest Hills, 1 Hurt: Police

A video shared with Patch by a bystander shows the aftermath of the two-car collision, which sent one person to the hospital.

LIRR App Will Help Commuters Plan Around Crowds

A new feature on the Long Island Rail Road​ app will enable commuters to plan their trips based on which trains are least crowded.

Queens Boulevard Redesign Work Further Delayed Due To Pandemic

The long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard redesign is stalled yet again thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ridership Dips At Forest Hills Subway Stations, Data Shows

Forest Hills subway ridership plummeted after city and state officials urged New Yorkers to work from home and banned large gatherings.

LIRR Revives Rush Hour Trains Between Forest Hills, Penn Station

The Long Island Rail Road on Monday relaunched 10 rush hour trains to and from Penn Station that had been temporarily rerouted or canceled.

Activists Launch Forest Hills 'Bike Train' To Commute To Work

Transportation Alternatives is launching a weekly "bike train" for Forest Hills commuters heading to work on two wheels.

Teen Cyclist Critically Injured In Crash Near Forest Park: Police

A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was hit by a car midday Thursday while biking just south of Forest Park, police said.

MTA To Install Security Cameras In Forest Hills Subway Stations

The MTA will install security cameras in four subway stations in Forest Hills and Rego Park to help monitor and prevent crime.

Activists Call On City To Finish Queens Boulevard Redesign

Activists flocked to Queens Boulevard for a rally Saturday to demand that city officials finish the long-stalled redesign.