Here's Why Your Monday Evening Commute To Queens Was Such A Mess

Four subway lines ferrying commuters to Queens shut down Monday evening thanks to a malfunctioning switch. We explain how it happened.

NYPD Tows Tractor-Trailers On Grand Central Parkway Service Road

Forest Hills residents have long complained of tractor-trailers treating the Grand Central Parkway service road like a personal parking lot.

Local Legend: Chef Danny Brown Puts Forest Hills On The Menu

Chef Danny Brown brought Queens its first Michelin-starred eatery, and his menus are inspired by the people of Forest Hills.

Queens Community Boards Now Accepting Applications

Want to serve on your local community board? Wondering what a community board does? Here's what you need to know.

Forest Hills' MacDonald Park To Host Rally Against Anti-Semitism

Interfaith clergy and community members will unite in Forest Hills' MacDonald Park this weekend for a rally against anti-Semitism.

Forest Hills Private School Named To 2020 List Of NYC's Best

Niche.com released its rankings for the city's best private schools in 2020, and just two are in Queens.

Forest Hills Stadium Announces Its First Concert Of 2020

The Forest Hills Stadium has announced its first concert of 2020, and this Grammy-nominated artist is headlining.

No District 28 Schools Represent Local Diversity, New Study Finds

None of the 55 public schools studied were representative of diversity in the district, which runs from Forest Hills to Jamaica.

Forest Hills Native Awkwafina Makes Golden Globes History

Awkwafina is the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical, for her role in "The Farewell."

Forest Hills Community Board Hosts January Monthly Meeting

Queens Community Board 6, which oversees Forest Hills and Rego Park, will host its next meeting Wednesday. Here are the details.

Woman Robbed As She Exits Forest Hills Subway Station: NYPD

Two weeks after a woman was robbed as she exited a Forest Hills subway station, the NYPD is still searching for the man responsible.

Queens District Attorney's Office Launches Conviction Review Unit

Innocence Project attorney Bryce Benjet, who represented Rodney Reed in the fight to block his Texas execution, will lead the new unit.

Reimagining a School Auditorium

Elementary & Middle School Students, Parents, and the Comunity focus on being the Upstander

The First in Family Fund Offers Free Tutoring for 100 Students

​Through a sponsorship with the Hunter College Community, nearly 100 students from Harlem and Bronx attended Kweller Prep over winter break

Briarwood Subway Station Will Be Made Fully Accessible, MTA Says

The Briarwood E/F subway station is among a list of 11 Queens stations getting accessibility upgrades under the MTA's next capital plan.

Canadian Woman Indicted For NYC Fentanyl Trafficking Scheme

The case started with a Rego Park phone call and led to the DEA's second-largest fentanyl seizure at the time, federal prosecutors say.

P.S. 144 School Addition Lauded In Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Elected officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of an addition to P.S. 144 to help alleviate school overcrowding in Forest Hills.

District 28 Parents Demand Details On School Diversity Task Force

Queens parents are protesting the secrecy surrounding a 20-person working group that will guide the process of integrating local schools.

Richmond Hill High School Student Gets Accepted to Harvard

Failing High School Yields Harvard Student

Queens Commerce Chamber Backs Park Plan For Abandoned Rail Line

The Queens Chamber of Commerce says the abandoned Rockaway Beach rail line, which runs from Rego Park to Ozone Park, should become a park.

Queens Pols Rip City's Handling Of School Integration Process

Elected officials in Queens are criticizing the city's handling of a plan to improve racial diversity in District 28 schools.

Rego Park Mail Thief Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison: Queens DA

NYPD officers busted the Long Island man fishing for envelopes in a Rego Park mailbox last year, according to Queens prosecutors.

Northern Queens NYPD Commander Promoted To Chief Of Personnel

The commander of the NYPD's Queens North bureau, which is based in Forest Hills, earned a major promotion.

Queens Borough Hall To Host Talk On NY's Criminal Justice Reforms

Head to Queens Borough Hall Monday for a public discussion about the sweeping criminal justice and bail reforms that take effect in January.

Maple Grove Cemetery In Queens To Host Holiday Concert, Art Show

The nonprofit Friends of Maple Grove is ringing in the holiday season with a free concert​ and art exhibit featuring a Forest Hills artist.

Pink-Tinted 'Ruby Chocolate' Comes To Forest Hills Sweet Shop

Aigner Chocolates has introduced two new beverages using a rare, pink-tinted variety of chocolate known as "ruby chocolate."

Forest Hills Lawmaker Hosts Holiday Gift Drive For Homeless Women

Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi of Forest Hills is collecting gift boxes to give to women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Rabbi Files Plans To Build New Synagogue In Rego Park

A rabbi is planning to build a new synagogue in Rego Park, according to a news report and city records.

Queens Borough Hall Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz on Tuesday kicked off her annual holiday toy drive for children in need.

Queens Borough President Candidates Say They'll Revamp The Role

Six candidates for Queens borough president want to convince voters that the largely ceremonial position can be more than just a figurehead.

Queens DA-Elect Melinda Katz Announces Transition Team

Incoming Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Friday announced the members of her transition team.

9/11 Memorial Riders Mistakenly Hit With Red Light Tickets

The city mistakenly gave red light tickets to participants in this year's "Run for Richie" 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride, organizers said.

Forest Hills Stockbroker Headed To Prison For $500K Scheme: AG

The former Wall Street stockbroker pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 from investors in his bogus foreign currency scheme.

Queens DA To Release Secret Records On Dishonest Cops: Report

After months of appeals from Gothamist, Queens prosecutors agreed to release records from their internal cop credibility database.

4 Tips to Find the Right Neighborhood

A lot of attention is given to the house itself when you're purchasing a new home, but there are other aspects to consider as well.

New Art Exhibit Showcases Historic Forest Hills, Then And Now

The history of Forest Hills is the focal point of historian Michael Perlman's new art exhibition that opened this weekend.

SUV Driver Slams Into Forest Hills Dental Clinic: Video

An SUV driver crashed into a Forest Hills dental clinic early Sunday morning, Citizen video shows.

Yvonne Shortt’s Labor of Love

Using art to tell narratives on Woodhaven Boulevard

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New Grand Central Parkway Exit Ramp Opening This Weekend

A brand-new exit ramp is opening on the westbound Grand Central Parkway this weekend, state transportation officials announced.