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.

Electronics Recycling Event Will Return To Forest Park

The event was originally scheduled for this month but was postponed as COVID-19 cases started to rise in the area.

Forest Hills, Rego Park Residents Fundraise For Graffiti Clean-Up

The Forest Hills & Rego Park Graffiti Cleanup Initiative has launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign.

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.

Despite NYC Vacancy Crisis, Austin Street Businesses Hold On

The pandemic has devastated New York City's small businesses. So far, Forest Hills' Austin Street is weathering the storm.

Rego Park Developer Fined For Flouting Rent-Stabilization Rules

NY Attorney General Letitia James said the developer received tax breaks but didn't follow the rent-stabilization rules that came with them.

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.

Forest Hills, Rego Park Public Libraries Reopen

The two branches closed on Oct. 8 due to "heightened concerns about the spread of COVID-19," the Queens Public Library said at the time.

Lockdowns Lifted In 'Red Zone' | Forest Hills Week In Review

Also: Rego Park Woman Starts Baking Business | Memories Of Shanghai Moves From Alley To Austin Street | Investment Adviser Convicted

Forest Hills Restaurant Gets Liquor License Suspended

Da Mikelle Palace, a kosher restaurant and event space, got its liquor license suspended this week after hosting a wedding reception.

Walking Tour Shows Another Side Of Forest Hills And Rego Park

A walking tour this weekend will re-introduce New Yorkers to the Queens neighborhoods they know as Forest Hills and Rego Park.

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.

Rego Park Woman Starts Baking Business After Pandemic Layoff

Lisa Costa cut her teeth at Bouchon Bakery and Forest Hills' La Boulangerie before pivoting to nonprofit work. Now she's back in the kitchen

Woman Punched In The Face In Kew Gardens Subway Station: Police

Police are looking for a man accused of hitting a woman standing on the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway platform.

As Coronavirus Rates Dip, Forest Hills Becomes A 'Yellow Zone'

Coronavirus-related restrictions in Central Queens will ease up starting Thursday.

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.

Memories Of Shanghai Moves From Alleyway To Austin Street

The popular Forest Hills dim sum restaurant has traded in its hideaway next to the NYPD's 112th Precinct for a spot on Austin Street.

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.

Central Queens Sees Progress In Fight Against Coronavirus Spike

The Central Queens "red zone" is showing signs of progress curbing the spread of COVID-19, the mayor and governor said Monday.

Queens Borough President Launches Winter Coat Donation Drive

The Office of the Queens Borough President launched a coat drive Friday to help Queens residents stay warm this winter.

Forest Hills Investment Adviser Convicted Of $11M Fraud Scheme

Dean Mustaphalli was accused of defrauding elderly clients out of their life savings by investing millions in a risky hedge fund.

Coronavirus In Queens DA's Office | Forest Hills Week In Review

Also: No Participatory Budget | New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site | Teen Arrested In Death Of Forest Park Golf Course Worker

Planet Fitness To Open New Gym On Queens Boulevard

Members of Queens Community Board 6 on Wednesday approved a permit for Planet Fitness to open a gym in Forest Hills.

Teen Arrested In Death Of Forest Park Golf Course Worker: Police

The elderly groundskeeper died after he was shoved to the ground by a group of teens riding bikes on the golf course, police said.

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.

Thief Raids Storage Units In Kew Gardens: Police

Police are looking for a man who nabbed items from basement storage lockers in two Kew Gardens buildings on Sunday.

New Rapid Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Kew Gardens Hills

The temporary site, which opened Thursday, is part of the city's efforts to increase testing and curb the spread of the virus in hotspots.

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.

Man Charged With Sex Trafficking At Troubled Kew Gardens Hotel

A man has been charged with child sex trafficking at the Umbrella Hotel on Queens Boulevard, which locals say has become a hotbed of crime.

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.

Stories Of Racism In Its Halls Fuel Reform At Queens School

Archbishop Molloy High School's new advisory council will weigh in on policies and procedures related to diversity and inclusion.

Queens Public Library Launches Virtual Book Club

The new, online-only book club will kick off by discussing "Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices."

Man Found Dead On Middle Village Street: Police

The 26-year-old man was found unresponsive on the street in Middle Village early Monday morning, police said.

Parents Of Forest Hills Students Protest School Closures

Parents of Forest Hills students gathered Wednesday afternoon to protest the closure of schools due to an uptick in coronavirus cases.

NY Mets' Amed Rosario Encourages New Yorkers To Use Notify NYC

New York Mets' shortstop Amed Rosario is teaming up with Notify NYC to encourage New Yorkers to sign up for emergency alerts.

NYPD Searching For Queens Teen Missing Since Friday

New York City police are seeking the public's help locating a Queens teen who was reported missing since Friday.

Forest Hills Added To NYC Coronavirus Watchlist

Residents living in watchlist zones are encouraged to get tested for the coronavirus.

Regal Cinemas To Close Forest Hills Movie Theater

The company is shutting all 543 of it locations across the country.

Kew Gardens Facing Coronavirus Shutdown As Cases Rise: Mayor

The 11415 and 11367 ZIP codes could close schools and non-essential businesses this week. Another three Queens areas face partial shutdowns.