Weekend Weather: Sunny but Chilly

Should stay pretty dry this weekend, we hope.

Meng Joins Gun Task Force

After proposed legislation included in President's recommendations, Rep. joins House task force.

For Sale: Church Organ

Not a full-on pipe organ, so, disappointing. But still.

State Sen. Wants Health Study on Fracking

Avella calls on Cuomo to begin a comprehensive review of the natural gas extraction.

News Haiku: Jan. 18, 2013

The school bus strike moves a reader to poetry.

New York Passes Strictest Gun Laws in the Nation

Cuomo signs NY SAFE Act, making the Empire State the first to usher in change after Newtown shootings.

House Approves $50.7 Billion in Sandy Aid

AP reports vote passed Tuesday night in lower chamber.

International Motorcycle Show

Looking forward to the weekend — at full throttle.

News Haiku: Jan. 16, 2013

The flu inspires some reader poetry.

Pic of the Day: FEMA at Work in Forest Hills

The Federal Office of Emergency Management made a temporary home in JetBlue's old space.

Pic of the Day: Under the Unisphere

Some art to brighten your January.

This Week at the Movies

Both 'Gangster Squad' and 'Struck by Lightning' aren't bad, but merely average.

City Launches Water and Sewer Line Protection Program

Avella praises DEP for program that would prevent homeowners from paying high costs to fix water and sewer line breaks.

News Haiku: Jan. 14, 2013

A little-read story leads to this week's poem

Cuomo Declares Public Health Emergency

Governor calls on state residents to get flu shots.

Forest Hills vs. Queens HS of Teaching

The ladies take the court in our Prep Sports Game of the Week.

Quinn Gets Endorsement of Key Women’s Super PAC

Emily’s List gets behind Christine Quinn in a bid to make history

Meng to Serve on House Foreign Affairs Committee

Congresswoman has also been placed on House Small Business Committee.

Addabbo Sworn in to Third Term

Legislator takes oath of office in Albany.

MetroCard Van Coming to Forest Hills

Reduced fare MetroCards for sale for disabled or elderly residents.

Weekend Weather: Not Bad for January

Things will be wet but not so cold this weekend.

Oscar-Nominated Films Playing in Forest Hills

Django Unchained, Les Miserables and other movies are showing at local theaters.

Schools, Jobs Focus of Cuomo's State of the State

Governor focuses on economic growth, education reform and rebuilding New York's infrastructure in State of the State Address.

Jack Lew for Treasury: Reactions

Thoughts from around the web on the Forest Hills native's nomination as Treasury Secretary.

NYPD’s Crime Prevention Tip of the Week: Vandalism

Here’s this week’s tip from the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau to help keep your community from being vandalized.

Next Treasury Secretary Likely from Forest Hills: Report

Jack Lew, currently the president's chief of staff, expected to be nominated Thursday.

Doc Will Testify To 'Cannibal Cop' Sanity: Report

New York Times says psychiatrist will claim NYPD officer is not insane as witness for the defense.

NYC Winter JazzFest

Looking for something to do this weekend? Warm up with some jazz in the Village.

Woman Killed on LIRR Tracks Identified

Dong Sin Hahn, of Brooklyn, was killed by a westbound train Monday.

Forest Hills Man Injured at NJ Auto Auction: Report

Struck by BMW driven by auction employee.

Person Struck by Train at LIRR Stop

Unknown victim jumped in front of train in Forest Hills Monday evening.

Pic of the Day: Enter the New Year

Remembering a warmer time.

Bloomberg's Courtside Trip: Intentional or Not?

At a Knicks game over the weekend, Mayor Mike was involved in an incident that injured a Spurs player.

This Week at the Movies

'Texas Chainsaw 3D' is about as good as you'd expect it to be, while Michael Apted's '56 Up' is the latest chapter in a fascinating experiment.

Queens Exit to Be Closed in Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Upgrade

The 3rd Avenue exit will be closed on Jan. 7 to allow for ongoing reconstruction project.

News Haiku: Jan. 7, 2013

This week's topic? The nomination of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary.

'Cannibal Cop' Accomplice Arrested in New Jersey

Man allegedly planned to pay Forest Hills police officer to kidnap, deliver victim.

In First Act, Meng Presses Biden on Gun Laws

Congresswoman pushes to close glaring loophole in gun control laws.

Forest Hills vs. Flushing

The Rangers look to break out of a season-long slump in our Prep Sports Game of the Week.

Suspects Sought in Forest Hills Robbery Spree

Teens have struck seven times since Dec. 20 in the 112 Precinct, including Christmas day.