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City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz

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Forest Hills

December 13, 2012

Rebuilt Rockaway Rail Line Would Boost Forest Hills Shopping Area, Pol Says

Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder also says it will help revitalize the Rockaways.

Kew Gardens

December 05, 2012

Queens Toy Drives Aim To Cheer Kids Affected By Sandy

This year’s Christmas toy drives will give to kids from areas devastated by the hurricane.

Forest Hills

November 09, 2012

Forest Hills Residents Open Their Hearts to Sandy Victims

Residents have donated baby supplies, food, money, clothing and shoes in the wake of last week's storm.

Forest Hills

October 19, 2012

Forest Hills Students Rally to Support After-School Programs

Politicians join school children at third annual 'Lights on After-School' rally.

Forest Hills

October 16, 2012

Austin Street Intersection to be Named for Geraldine Ferraro

Austin Street and Ascan Avenue are being named in honor of the first female candidate for Vice President.

Forest Hills

October 16, 2012

Residents Cry Foul Over Noisy Basketball Court Behind Bar

Locals say that the half-court hoop behind Cobblestones Pub in Forest Hills is loud.

Forest Hills

September 28, 2012

Flood-Hit Forest Hills Residents Demand Action From City

Tempers flared as city officials tried to explain the causes of repeated flooding.

Forest Hills

July 31, 2012

City to Hold Self-Defense Class In Wake of Forest Hills Rapes

The self-defense class comes after three sexual assaults in the area since May.

Forest Hills

June 28, 2012

Budget Deal Saves Forest Hills After-School Program From Closure

The Beacon after-school enrichment program would have shut down on July 1 without a City Council deal.

Forest Hills

June 22, 2012

Popular Forest Hills After-School Program on the Chopping Block

Deemed too affluent to survive budget cuts, Forest Hills Beacon program could close on July 1. 

Forest Hills

June 08, 2012

Queens Politicians Hit the Streets to Warn About Forest Hills Rapist

Pols hit the streets early Friday morning to hand out flyers at a Rego Park subway station.

Forest Hills & Rego Park

March 28, 2012

Water Main Repairs Cause Parking Headaches in Kew Gardens

Residents say the city doesn't give enough notice before ticketing cars that block access to water mains.