Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO 19 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF THE MOTHER OF HIS INFANT CHILD IN 2017

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Robert Rodriguez, 31, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading ...

Apartment Building Could Replace Family Home In Rego Park

A Rego Park resident wants to rezone his Tudor-style duplex and build a 75-foot-tall apartment building in its place, an application shows.

Forest Hills' Congressional District Will Get Conservative Influx

Voters in Forest Hills will remain in District 6, which could get an influx of more conservative voters. Read more here.

1,400 Drawings Collected To Support Forest Hills' Sick Kids

The drawings, which Aigner Chocolates collected in exchange for lollipops, will now be donated to pediatric-unit rooms at local hospitals.

Planet Fitness Coming To Forest Hills Luxury Building This Summer

Forest Hills' community board approved the gym two years ago, but some neighbors wish a grocery store was opening in its place.

Student Accepted to an Ivy League Credits Her Elementary School

Natalie Vihodet, Accepted to the University of Pennsylvania, credits P.S. 174 and Principal Karin Kelly for Inspiring her to Apply

Former Yarn Shop Owner Turns 110; Calls Craft 'Lifesaver': Report

Rose Girone, a Holocaust survivor, used to own a beloved knitting shop on Austin Street, and says the craft helped save her life.

Accused Elevator-Knife-Attacker Indicted On Sex Abuse Charge: DA

The Queens man stands accused of attacking two women in Forest Hills elevators on Dec. 17 and sexually assaulting one of them, the DA said.

Borough Hall Illuminated To Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

The mayor, who lit up the buildings, also affirmed the importance of Holocaust education, especially amid a spate of citywide hate crimes.

Man Who Stabbed Pregnant Lover To Death Convicted Of Murder: DA

A Rego Park man could spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of stabbing his girlfriend to death, the DA said.

Queens District Attorney's Office: JURY CONVICTS QUEENS MAN OF MURDER IN STABBING DEATH OF HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Anthony Hobson, 51, was convicted yesterday after a jury trial of murder and ...

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 19 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER FOR KILLING MA ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Jamel Cooks, 40, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guil ...

26K Diapers Distributed By Officials, Athletes In Forest Hills

Diapers can't be purchased with SNAP benefits, so a non-profit donated 26,400 to Commonpoint Queens, which distributed them at its pantries.

Explosion In Forest Hills Sends 1 Person To Hospital: Officials

"Some fuel in the basement exploded," an FDNY official told Patch over the phone.

Chapel Bulldozed, Taqueria Opens: Forest Hills Week In Review

Also: Disputed Luxury Tower To Include More Affordable Units | Drawing-For-Chocolate Initiative Supports Sick Kids | Korean Elder Attacked

Queens District Attorney's Office: MANHATTAN RESIDENT CONVICTED OF ROBBERY AND AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT IN HATE CRIME ATTACK ON MAN IN TRAI ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Kevin Carroll, 39, has been convicted at trial of robbery and other charges f ...

Disputed Luxury Building To Include More Deeply Affordable Units

Council Member Lynn Schulman said that the developer agreed to build units for lower income NYers in its disputed Forest Hills building.

Queens District Attorney's Office: BROOKLYN MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR BLOODY SHOOTING AT QUEENS MOTEL LAST YEAR

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Rawle Washington, 27, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and oth ...

Queens District Attorney's Office: DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO SHOOTING GIRLFRIEND IN JANUARY 2019

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Vernon Jeffers, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading g ...

Bulldozers Tear Down Jewish Chapel In Rego Park, Locals Say

Rego Park's Parkside Memorial Chapel is now a construction site, according to local preservationist and Buildings department records.

Luxe Watch Thief Pleads Guilty In Armed Crime Spree: Feds

In Rego Park, Rivera stole $50,000 worth of valuables from a jeweler, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Locals Rave About New Taqueria In Forest Hills

Mas Tortilla just opened on Queens Boulevard, but its homemade tortillas and long menu of Mexican fare is already getting good reviews.

Drawing-For-Chocolate Initiative Supports Forest Hills' Sick Kids

In exchange for chocolate lollipops, Aigner Chocolates is collecting flower drawings to donate to local hospitals; its second-such endeavor.

Queensborough Community College: Daniel Cárdenas Is A Renaissance Man

It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Daniel Cárdenas is a Renaissance man.

Elderly Korean Woman Attacked In Forest Hills, Officials Say

The Queens Blvd attack came days before an Asian woman was fatally pushed in front of a train; the latest in a spate of anti-Asian attacks.

Best Bagels, Birds Rescued: Forest Hills Week In Review

Also: Local Eateries Join NYC Restaurant Week | Beloved Cookie Chain Opens Store | Forest Hills Grocery Store Axes Late Night Hours

Take Action On MLK Day Of Service With A Forest Hills Park Event

In addition to park cleanups on the national day of service, New Yorkers are calling on the government to expand and protect voting rights.

Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Queens unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

'Fowl' Crime: 17 Illegal Birds Rescued From Forest Hills Yard

Locals said the birds had been in the yard for years, some freezing to death in past winters, waterfowl rescuer John Di Leonardo told Patch.

Accused Child Sex-Trafficker From Forest Hills Charged By Feds

Using Snapchat and other social media, the man repeatedly coerced a 13-year-old into crossing state lines for sex, officials say.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS MAN INDICTED IN MACHETE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER KILLED IN FEBRUARY 2021

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Osvaldo Diaz, 46, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraign ...

7 Forest Hills Eateries Join NYC Restaurant Week: Here's Where

Forest Hills residents can dine on ribs at a local BBQ-slash-gastropub or eat Cuban fare at a vibrant neighborhood spot — all at a discount.

Forest Hills Bagelry Among NYC's Most Popular Bagel Shops: Data

Forest Hills Bagels was one of the most ordered-from bagel shops citywide in 2021, according to Grubhub data.

Beloved Cookie Chain To Open Forest Hills Store On Friday

Neighbors can try Chip City's new popcorn-topped cookie on Friday before it debuts citywide. The first 100 customers get free cookies, too.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER IN SHOOTING DEATH OF THE MOTHER OF HIS INFANT CHILD IN 2017

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Robert Rodriguez, 36, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree ...

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS RESIDENT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR SHOVING MAN ONTO SUBWAY TRACKS IN MAY 2021

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Ronald Lacey, 23, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and other c ...

Forest Hills COVID Rates Dipping, But Cases Still High: Data

Neighborhood positivity rates are dropping as health and city officials say that the omicron wave is nearing its "plateau." Here's the data.

Forest Hills Grocery Store Axes Late Night Hours

Forest Hills residents can still pick up groceries at Stop & Shop, just not at midnight.

More Forest Hills COVID Test Sites Open This Week To Meet Demand

News of the free sites comes after a mix-up at a city-run testing site last week and calls from locals for more accessible, nearby sites.

Family Mourns 'Loving Father' Who Died In Queens Turnstile Mishap

Chris De La Cruz died after jumping over a Forest Hills train turnstile. Now his family is raising funds for his funeral and 4-year-old son.