Views: 450 The Art Deco Virginia entrance with attractive landscaping, Photo by Linda Perlman.   By Michael Perlman  Among the most significant architects that shaped the Forest Hills and Rego Park vicinity in the 1920s… The Face Behind The Virginia & The Carolina in Forest Hills

Views: 350 Larry Ng, Bruce Grossberg and Kevin Sanichara. By Michael Perlman  Public art is a gift for the masses. Locally, a number of diverse works consist of painted murals exploring history and architecture, Arthur… “Queens, The World’s Borough” Sculpture Unites Communities Fundraising To Beautify MacDonald Park

Views: 345 Big News! Now more affordable. Still exceptional. The Kew-Forest School (Preschool – Grade 12) in Queens has reset tuition (33% reduction) to make premier independent education accessible to more families. Since 1918, their… Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5) Open House at Kew-Forest on 10/4 & 11/22

Views: 309 Knish Nosh October 4, 2025. BY MICHAEL PERLMAN  If food could be landmarked, a traditional baked round knish, available in several delectable varieties, would be on top, alongside a vast array of soulful… The Iconic “Knish Nosh” Plans National Expansion & Seeks Partners Knish Nosh, Since 1952, Is Here To Stay Despite Rumors

Views: 266 Big News! Now more affordable. Still exceptional. The Kew-Forest School (Preschool – Grade 12) in Queens has reset tuition (33% reduction) to make premier independent education accessible to more families. Since 1918, their… Middle & Upper School (Grades 6-12) Open House at Kew-Forest on 10/25 & 12/6

Views: 273 The 2024 Spooktacular display. Photo courtesy of Frederic Sandy. By Michael Perlman There is no shortage of Halloween decor, festivities, and treats in Forest Hills. On Halloween or “Hallowe’en,” derived from “All Hallows’… Frederic Sandy’s “31 Days of Halloween,” A Forest Hills Tradition Behind The Scenes at The Spooktacular Halloween House!

Views: 162 Selection of Little Free Library staff, Courtesy of Margret Aldrich. By Michael Perlman Between the pages lies a journey at your fingertips. In the near future, a Little Free Library is planned for… Fundraising To Build A “Little Free Library” in Forest Hills Giving The Gift of Reading in a Historic Manner in Federoff Triangle

Views: 173 By JACOB BARNES In the shadow of the Kosciuszko Bridge, you’ll find more than greenspace and fun times—just across Newtown Creek, in Queens County, is the largest cemetery in New York City: Old… The Graves of Calvary Cemetery

Views: 29 A rendering of the Windsor House rendering. By Michael Perlman On opposite sides of one scenic Forest Hills street stand some of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Medieval meets Gothic buildings, with… A Touch of Medieval Europe at Mayfair House & Windsor House in Forest Hills

Views: 19 By Michael Perlman Historians believe that the first Thanksgiving meal dates to 1621, where 53 Mayflower pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Native Americans at Plymouth shared an autumn feast for three days. In 1873,… Exploring Early 20th Century Works of Art

Views: 0 Uncovering The Rich History Behind The New Mural  By Michael Perlman Last week’s column highlighted behind-the-scenes aspects and feedback on the new Forest Hills and Rego Park architectural mural, an exquisitely detailed 24-foot… Wish You Were Here… Forest Hills & Rego Park Historic Buildings