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

Views: 0 Uniting To Protest & Remove Obtrusive & Risky 5G Towers  By Michael Perlman In a democracy, it is believed that the majority of united quality voices will be heard, and their wishes will… Backstabbing A Community as 5G Tower Rises at P.S. 144

Views: 0 Spotlight on Patriotism in Forest Hills Gardens  By Michael Perlman Originating in 1914, Forest Hills Gardens committees and residents coordinated annual Fourth of July Festivals in an exquisitely decorated Station Square, often with… How Our Forest Hills Ancestors Celebrated

Views: 0 Artist Gigi Chen, Photo by Argenis Apolinario New Mural Honors Past & Present Local Landmarks The Bagel Spot: A Destination for Food & Art  By Michael Perlman Public art is a gift for… Notable Artist Gigi Chen Paints Commemorative Forest Hills & Rego Park Mural

Views: 0 Extravagant stage settings with dramatic lighting at Phish concerts, MSG New Year’s Eve 2024 photo by Scott Harris. Phish will Add to Longtime Music & Tennis Tradition By Michael Perlman Forest Hills history will… Phish to Rock the Iconic Forest Hills Stadium

Views: 0 Mayor Hylan throws a ball to open the World Series at Ebbets Field, 1920, Courtesy of Library of Congress, George Grantham Bain Collection. A Spotlight on Two-Time NYC Mayor John Francis Hylan  By… The Mayor That Once Lived in Forest Hills

Views: 0 Big news from The Kew-Forest School: We’ve reset our tuition—reducing it by 33%. This is part of our ongoing commitment to making an exceptional Kew-Forest education more accessible to more families. Now more… SUMMER MEET & GREET & ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL

Views: 0 Courtesy  S9 Architecture MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday announced plans to transform the long-vacant Flushing Airport in Queens into a new community featuring 3,000 homes and 60… Flushing Airport Redevelopment to Deliver Thousands of New Homes

Views: 0 Heritage or Humane Progress for Horse Carriages? MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com A push to ban New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry is intensifying with Ryder’s Law, legislation that would phase out the practice by… Debate Over Horse Carriages Pits Tradition Against Welfare

Views: 0 MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Andrew Sokolof Díaz, a lifelong Jackson Heights resident and dedicated community advocate, was presented the Irma E. Rodriguez Queens Community Builder Award on June 12, 2025, in recognition of his… Andrew Sokolof Díaz Honored for Tenant Rights Activism