Open Or Closed? Let Customers In Forest Hills Know

Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for businesses in the Forest Hills area. Here’s how to get listed.

Forest Hills Chocolatier Gives Easter Sweets To Neighbors In Need

Aigner Chocolates in Forest Hills is donating Easter goodies to elderly residents in the neighborhood and hospital workers.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz Positive For Coronavirus

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday and is experiencing mild symptoms

Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Queens Boulevard Hit-And-Run: NYPD

A pedestrian is in critical condition after a driver struck her as she crossed Queens Boulevard, then raced off, police said.

Meal Program To Aid Queens Medical Workers In Coronavirus Fight

Queens community leaders are teaming up to deliver thousands of meals prepared by local businesses to medical workers across the borough.

Couple Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Rego Park Church

A couple that attended mass at a Catholic church in Rego Park tested positive for COVID-19, the Diocese of Brooklyn said Wednesday.

Forest Hills Coronavirus Relief Group Helping Neighbors In Need

Forest Hills residents are stepping up to provide food, supplies and conversation to neighbors in need amid the coronavirus crisis.

Person Fatally Struck By LIRR Train In Forest Hills, FDNY Says

A person was hit and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train near the Forest Hills station Tuesday morning, FDNY and MTA officials said.

Forest Hills Stop & Shop To Offer Seniors-Only Shopping Time

The Stop & Shop on Union Turnpike will open earlier for customers aged 60 and over starting Thursday.

Chabad Of Rego Park To Help Jewish Community Prep For Passover

The Chabad of Rego Park's Passover tradition of delivering matzah to those in need takes on new meaning amid concerns over COVID-19.

Forest Hills Restaurant Owners Bracing For Coronavirus Impact

A citywide shutdown has left the restaurant and bar owners of Forest Hills grappling with uncertainty.

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.

Forest Hills Man Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime: NYPD

The man accused of harassing an Asian man about the coronavirus last week in Forest Hills was arrested and charged with a hate crime.

Queens Public Library Branches Closed Until Further Notice

All branches of the Queens Public Library closed indefinitely Monday to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Queens Borough President Election Still On, But Some Want Changes

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said the March 24 election for Queens borough president is still on, but some candidates want changes.

'Where's Your F---Ing Mask?': Asian Man Harassed In Forest Hills

An Asian man in Forest Hills says he was harassed by a man who shouted, "Where's your f---ing mask?" and tried to attack him.

Man Breaks Into Rego Park Restaurant, Steals Cash Registers: NYPD

A man broke into a Rego Park restaurant early Wednesday and made off with two cash registers and an iPad, according to the police.

Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Location In Forest Hills

A Queens native is opening the borough's first Philly Pretzel Factory location in Forest Hills.

Queens Community Board 6 Meeting Still On Amid Coronavirus Scare

The new coronavirus outbreak is prompting some meeting cancellations, but Queens Community Board 6's meeting isn't one of them.

Queens Borough President Candidates Rack Up $2M In Public Funds

Candidates have racked up nearly $2 million in public funds for the March 24 election to spend nine months as Queens borough president.

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.

City Releases Guide To Queens Borough President Special Election

There's a March 24 special election for Queens borough president, and the city's Campaign Finance Board has a guide to all six candidates.

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.

Census Resource Center To Open At Queens Borough Hall

A resource center dedicated to helping Queens residents fill out the 2020 Census and apply for census-related jobs will open Thursday.

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.

Man Charged With Slashing Woman In Forest Hills Bar: Police

A man was arrested Sunday on charges that he slashed a woman with a boxcutter in Austin Public, according to the police.

Man Killed After Jumping In Front Of Queens Bus: Police

A man died Sunday evening in an apparent suicide after he jumped in front of a Q55 bus in Glendale, according to the police.

Department Of Education Names New District 28 Superintendent

Dr. Tammy Pate, deputy superintendent of District 10 in The Bronx, has taken on the role of District 28 superintendent.

Rego Park Pharmacy Owner Found Guilty Of Medicare Scheme: Feds

A Rego Park pharmacy owner was found guilty of a years-long scheme to bill Medicare for hundreds of prescriptions he never filled.

Behind Stalled Queens Boulevard Redesign, A Fight Over Parking

Why has the city stalled on the last phase of its Queens Boulevard redesign? Ask City Council Member Karen Koslowitz.

Forest Hills Group 'Let's Talk Democracy' Is All About The Facts

Founded in the wake of the 2016 presidential election, Let's Talk Democracy is bringing nonpartisan civics lessons to Forest Hills.

SoBol Acai Bowl Chain To Open Forest Hills Location

Two Forest Hills High School alums are opening a location of the acai bowl and smoothie shop chain SoBol in the neighborhood.

Queens Borough Hall Hosts Black History Month Celebration

Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee is hosting a night of cultural performances, honors and awards Wednesday for Black History Month.

Under MTA Bus Redesign, New Q60 Route Wouldn't Go To Manhattan

The Q60, which goes between South Jamaica and Manhattan, would no longer go to Manhattan under the MTA's proposed bus network redesign.

Forest Hills Police Precinct Gets New Commanding Officer

Capt. Joseph Cappelmann was named the new commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, where he once worked as a sergeant.

Forest Hills Stadium Relaunches $19.23 Season Ticket Program

Concertgoers pay a $19.23 membership fee, then are eligible to buy two tickets to any show for $19.23 each, all season long.

P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount To Get Hundreds Of New Seats

P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount will get a 432-seat expansion, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday during a town hall in Forest Hills.

Queens Groups Sue NYC Over Kew Gardens Jail Plan

Two Queens-based community groups sued the city Thursday over the decision to approve building a new jail in Kew Gardens.