Rego Park Among Snowiest Parts Of NYC After Friday's Storm

Neighborhood families can make the most of the snowfall and go sledding in two local parks, which are listed among Queens' best.

Free Forest Hills COVID Testing Site Opens Amid Pleas From Locals

News of the walk-in site comes after a mix-up at a city-run testing site earlier this week and calls from locals for more nearby free sites.

COVID-19 Surge Shutters Beloved Forest Hills Gastro Pub

Austin Public's owners said they decided to not renew their Austin Street lease since COVID is "showing no signs of letting up."

Staff Shortage Prompts Day-Long Closure At Rego Park Library

A spokesperson said the closure was not COVID-related, adding that the branch reopened on Tuesday. All library closures are posted online.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING MAN FOUND DEAD IN HER BED; VICTIM WAS SHOT ONCE IN THE HEAD IN SEPT ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Haiyan Deng, 31, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraigne ...

'People Are Mad:' Mix-up At City-Run COVID Site In Forest Hills

Forest Hills residents thought the city finally provided them a local test site this week. Then they learned the site is not open.

Forest Hills Car Attack, Shooting Leaves Man Hospital, Police Say

On Monday night, a 51-year-old man was sitting in his car on a Forest Hills street when two men tried to rob him and shot him, police said.

Turnstile Jumper Killed In Forest Hills Subway Mishap: NYPD

The man lost his balance while jumping a turnstile at the Forest Hills-71st Ave station, and smashed his head into the floor, video shows.

No COVID Testing At Listed City Site In Forest Hills, Church Says

A Forest Hills church says it is not offering COVID testing this week, despite a NY Health + Hospitals listing that the site is open.

Forest Hills Locals Call For Nearby Testing Sites As COVID Surges

Council Member Lynn Schulman told Patch she aims to bring more free testing options to Forest Hills, where there aren't any city-run sites.

How Close Are Forest Hills Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Queens and across NY.

Forest Hills COVID Rates At All-Time Highs: Data

The rate of positive cases in Forest Hills is much higher than at any other point in record for the neighborhood.

Cop Confronts Mom, Child Over Vax Mandate At Queens Mall: Report

Several people were arrested during two nights of anti-vaccination protests at Queens Center Mall restaurants, the report said.

Apple Closes Queens Store Amid COVID Spike

The company's website​ indicates that you can still place orders and pick them up from outside the storefront.

Hours Extended At Queens COVID-19 Testing Truck In January

Hours have been extended on Saturdays through January for a mobile testing site in front of the Queens Borough Hall.

Cow Escapee From Queens Slaughterhouse Moo-ves To NJ Sanctuary

The cow, who was named Stacy, is now at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County, New Jersey.

Forest Hills Elevator Knife Attacker Charged, Queens DA Says

A Queens man has been arraigned on charges connected to two elevator incidents in Forest Hills apartment buildings on Dec. 17.

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS MAN ARRAIGNED ON ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER CHARGES FOR TWO SEPARATE ELEVATOR A ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Ralph Toro, 62, has been arraigned on attempted robbery, sexual abuse and oth ...

Forest Hills Most-Read Stories: 2021 Year In Review

Take a look at the stories that made headlines in Forest Hills this year.

Queens District Attorney's Office: DISBARRED LAWYER CHARGED WITH SWINDLING MORE THAN HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FROM 44 CLIENTS

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that disbarred lawyer Yohan Choi, 47, has been charged with grand larceny and othe ...

Queens District Attorney's Office: QUEENS WOMAN CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FOR ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE AND CRIMINAL CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATI ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Elizabeth Grant, 53, has been charged with failure to provide proper food and ...

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Forest Hills Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Queens.

Man Wanted In Elevator Sex Assault Attack In Forest Hills

According to NYPD, a man recently robbed a woman inside an apartment elevator in Forest Hills before sexually assaulting her.

Cream Cheese Shortage, JFK Project: Forest Hills Week In Review

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Capitol Riot Threats Land Queens Man In Prison For 33 Months

Eduard Florea​ of Middle Village threatened that he would go armed to Washington D.C., join Capitol rioters, and kill a Member of Congress.

Local Cat Rescue, AdvoCat Rescue Receives $50K Grant

Local pet adopter’s story selected as winner in annual Petco Love Stories campaign, surprising AdvoCat Rescue with $50,000 Grant

Coronavirus Cases Up 40 Percent Recently In Queens: CDC

Queens is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Controversial Luxury Development In Rego Park Gets Cash To Build

A developer got cash to build luxury condos at a long-empty lot on Queens Blvd., the Real Deal reported. Not all locals support the plan.

Forest Hills Bagel Responds To The Cream Cheese Shortage: Report

Forest Hills Bagel​ manager Luis Diaz told Eater that patrons have been buying tubs of cream cheese at his shop amid a citywide shortage.

Queens District Attorney's Office: SEX TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO UP TO NINE YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO FORCING TEEN INTO PRO ...

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Tyquan Henderson has been sentenced to up to nine years in prison after plead ...

Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In Forest Hills This Year: MAP

With the 2021 holiday season upon us, Patch put together a map showing where to buy a Christmas tree in the neighborhood. Check it out.

Forest Hills LIRR Station To Get ADA Revamp After Locals Complain

The station is one of six in Queens slated to receive ADA upgrades through MTA funding, LIRR President Phil Eng told the Queens Chronicle.

Person Breaks Forest Hills Church Doors; Community In 'Disbelief'

The church's treasurer found the doors shattered on Sunday morning, about an hour before worship. Now, he's trying to pick up the pieces.

Forest Hills-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

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

Drew Barrymore Gifts Forest Hills Nurse A Full Home Renovation

The actor-turned-host gifted Victoria Osei, an LIJ Forest Hills nurse, a home makeover on a segment of her talkshow dedicated to do-gooders.

Rego Park Pharmacist Indicted In Prescription Scheme, Feds Say

The pharmacist reportedly processed false prescription claims through a health care company, which paid him $65K in exchange for the claims.

Free Holiday Events At Queens Borough Hall This Month

Borough President Donovan Richards​ will host a tree lighting and movie night on Dec. 17th, followed by a Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 29th.

Forest Hills Homes Burglarized By Man; Police Seek Suspect

A man broke into a pair of neighboring Forest Hills homes on Nov. 24th, stealing credit cards from one, police said.

Forest Hills Hospital Won't Cut Surgeries Under New Capacity Rule

Dozens of burdened hospitals upstate will pause some surgeries on Dec. 9, the Health Department said, but LIJ Forest Hills isn't impacted.

Tacombi Taqueria Opening In Forest Hills On Tuesday

After offering takeout and delivery in Forest Hills, Tacombi is now opening its Austin Street doors on Tuesday for indoor dining.