Thousands Coming To Forest Hills From NYC's 2022 Budget

The record-high $99 billion budget passed by the City Council last week includes millions of dollars flowing to Forest Hills.

Forest Hills Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens decreased recently.

Lynn Schulman Wins Forest Hills' City Council Primary Race

Schulman won 60 percent of the vote after ranked-choice results and a preliminary absentee ballot count was released on Tuesday.

Jail Construction Begins At Long-Disputed Site In Kew Gardens

Building the jail's parking lot and community center is the first step in the Mayor's plan to close the jails on Riker's Island by 2027.

Voter Turnout Surged In Forest Hills, Dropped In Other Areas

During this year's primary election, the percentage of voters who went to the polls in Queens' COVID-stricken neighborhoods dropped.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Forest Hills area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Here's How Forest Hills Voted For Mayor Of NYC — So Far

With nearly all in-person, first-choice votes counted, Forest Hills' pick for mayor differs from the city's. Here are the votes so far.

Forest Hills' District 29 Council Race: Schulman Leads So Far

With most first-choice, in-person votes counted, Lynn Schulman leads in Forest Hills' City Council race. But many votes remain uncounted.

Pedestrian Safety Is The Top Issue For Forest Hills Residents

The City analyzed which issues constituents frequently report to their City Council members. In Forest Hills its pedestrian safety.

PAC With Pro-Trump Donors Funds Ads For Forest Hills Candidate

The real estate-backed, pro-business super PAC, which has two pro-Trump top donors, spent $30K in support of a Forest Hills candidate.

Everything You Need To Know About Forest Hills' City Council Race

10 candidates are running for Forest Hills' District 29 City Council seat. Here's what you need to know about them, and the election.

Here's Where Forest Hills Candidates Stand On Your Issues

Patch asked the District 29 City Council candidates to respond to the issues on Forest Hills residents' minds. Here's where they stand.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Lynn Schulman Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Eliseo Labayen Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Aleda Gagarin Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Sheryl Ann Fetik Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Michael Conigliaro Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: Douglas Shapiro Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

NYC Council District 29 Election: David Aronov Seeks Queens Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Forest Hills Patch is profiling each candidate.

Forest Hills Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Queens's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Forest Hills Group To Host Black-Voter-Focused Candidate Forum

Color of Justice, Forest Hills' Black advocacy group, is hosting a Queens Borough President candidate forum focused on Black voter issues.

4 Forest Hills Leaders Are Among The Top 100 In Queens: Report

The 100-person long list names four politicians and civic leaders with ties to Forest Hills who are bringing Queens back from the pandemic.

More Interpreter Services Are Coming To Central Queens Poll Sites

Central Queens voters who speak Polish, Russian, and Italian will be able to receive help from interpreters during the June primaries.

Which Mayoral Candidates Do Forest Hills Residents Support?

We followed the money to find out which candidates have the greatest number of donors in Forest Hills, and how much people are giving.

Forest Hills' City Council Race: Where Things Stand

Who will represent Forest Hills on the City Council? Here's where the candidates, fundraising, and endorsements in District 29 stand.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Forest Hills Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Forest Hills area compares.

Forest Hills Residents Form Black Political, Civic Advocacy Group

A group of Forest Hills residents were looking for a space to voice Black-specific concerns. They couldn't find it, so they made their own.

$3M In Funds Coming To Institutions Of Study​​ In Central Queens

Metropolitan Learning Institute, Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah-Grodno, and Rabbinical Seminary of America, will receive millions in COVID-19 funds.

Anti-Asian Assault, Harassment In Forest Hills Area: Cops, CBS2

Friday and Saturday saw two instances of anti-Asian hate in Forest Hills and Rego Park, including harassment and assault.

These 4 Forest Hills Buildings Put Tenants 'At Risk,' City Says

Four Forest Hills buildings have been barred from getting new work permits under a new law intended to protect against tenant abuse.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Immigrant Welcome Center To Open At Queens Borough Hall

The upcoming center will provide immigrants with help finding and accessing government resources, from housing to food.

Queens' Top Federal Law Enforcement Officer Steps Down

Seth DuCharme was appointed last year as the acting U.S. attorney for the district covering Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island.

Donovan Richards To Give First 'State Of The Borough' Address

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will outline his plans to help the borough recover from the pandemic and promote equity.

Here's Who Forest Hills Donors Are Supporting For NYC Mayor

A new interactive map by the NYC Campaign Finance Board sheds light on which candidates each neighborhood is supporting.

Forest Hills City Council Race: What Issues Matter To You?

Take our survey to tell Patch what local issues matter to you, and we'll ask City Council candidates to address them.

Forest Hills Green Team Endorses Aleda Gagarin For City Council

The Forest Hills Green Team named Aleda Gagarin as the environmental group's first choice in the upcoming City Council election.

Queens Community Board Applications See 56-Percent Jump

A record number of people applied to serve on one of Queens' 14 community boards this year, according to the borough president's office.

Queens Leaders Rally Against 'Plague Of Prejudice'

Three recent anti-Asian and anti-Semitic incidents across Queens were the impetus for a rally Monday on the steps of Queens Borough Hall.

Lynn Schulman Gets Party Nod In Packed Forest Hills Council Race

The Queens County Democratic Party and the J.F.K. Regular Democratic Club this week endorsed Lynn Schulman in the crowded race.