Forest Hills

Forest Hills, NY And for someone else's review of the food (and more pictures): www.wookieehut.com/cuisine/knishnoshnyc.html

Not all booths in the NYC subway are "token" booths. With the coming of the MetroCard vending machines, some booths have been turned into "information" booths and were painted red, like this one at the 71st and Continental Aves. stop for the E, F, R, and V trains in Forest Hills, Queens.

107-55 Queens Blvd Forest Hills, NY 11375 Way back in 1920, a group of fourteen local Ridgewood residents got together with the idea of forming a new mutual savings institution to serve the people of their community. Working purely towards the common good and without regard for personal gain, our founders had high hopes for the success of the bank formed "for the people, by the people." And it worked. The people of the surrounding communities responded with such zeal that Ridgewood Savings Bank weathered the cataclysm of the great depression and was soon able to expand. In 1940 the bank took the first of many strong steps forward with the opening of a branch in Forest Hills, Queens. Other branches quickly followed and today you'll find Ridgewood Savings Bank in neighborhood communities throughout the New York Metropolitan area-from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on the western end of Long Island to West Babylon in Suffolk County. Text from: www.ridgewoodbank.com/site/about_history.html

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The neighborhood is home to a mix of middle to upper-class residents, the latter of whom often live in the neighborhood's prestigious Forest Hills Gardens area. Forest Hills has historically had a very large Jewish population with more than 10 synagogues located in the area. The community was founded in 1906, but before that it was known as White Pot. In 1909, Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, who founded the Russell Sage Foundation, bought 142 acres (0.6 km²) of land from the Cord Meyer Development Company. The original plan was to build good low-income housing and improve living conditions of the working poor. Grosvenor Atterbury, a renowned architect, was given the commission to design Forest Hills Gardens. The neighborhood was planned on the model of the garden communities of England. As a result, there are many Tudor-style homes in Forest Hills, most of which are now located in Forest Hills Gardens. However, there are currently a number of Tudor homes in particular areas of Forest Hills outside of the Gardens. The neighborhood contains areas of private houses with little commerce, such as the Gardens area; dense commercial districts full of stores and large apartment complexes; and streets with the six-story brick apartment buildings common throughout Queens. The main thoroughfare is the 12-lane-wide Queens Boulevard, while Metropolitan Avenue is known for its antique shops. The commercial heart of Forest Hills is a mile-long stretch of Austin Street, which contains many restaurants, boutiques, and chain stores. Forest Hills is also home to a large working to middle class community consisting mostly of Bukharian Jewish along with a variety of other Asian and Hispanic immigrants, residing mostly north of 65th avenue around 108th street. On 62nd Drive, the last block before 108th street ventures north into Corona, Queens, is a NYCHA low income housing project that caused controversy amongst the residents in the more prestigious areas in Forest Hills when first constructed. Forest Hills was once the home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, played at the West Side Tennis Club before it moved to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park. When the Open was played at the tennis stadium, the tournament was commonly referred to merely as Forest Hills just as the British Open was referred to as Wimbledon. Forest Hills is also home to the main offices of JetBlue Airways Corp., a US low-cost carrier. Two monuments are erected in Forest Hills Gardens: A tribute to the victims of World War I, the "Great War". The mast of Columbia, the winner of the America's Cup in both 1899 and 1901. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. [1] Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

T Bone Diner 10748 Queens Blvd Flushing, NY 11375 The T Bone Diner in Forest Hills, Queens, is located on Queens Boulevard right in front of the 71st and Continental Aves. subway stop. The diner has a bright, animated neon sign, featuring steaks being grilled.

Santa Fe Steakhouse was established in 1994 in Forest Hills, New York. Text from: www.santafesteaks.com/

Garos Bootery 7163 Austin Street Forest Hills, NY 11375

Santa Fe Steakhouse was established in 1994 in Forest Hills, New York. Text from: www.santafesteaks.com/

From the window of a salon on Austin Street in Forest Hills. Note: Henna is spelled "Heena" here. :)

7148 Austin St Forest Hills, NY 11375 Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

108-07 72nd Avenue Forest Hills, NY 11375 mcnultysirishcottage.com/ Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

7135 Austin St Forest Hills, NY 11375 Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

7135 Austin St Forest Hills, NY 11375 Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The combination of Queens Boulevard's immense width, heavy automobile traffic, and thriving commercial scene made it the most dangerous thoroughfare in New York City and earned it citywide notoriety and morbid nicknames such as "The Boulevard of Death" and "The Boulevard of Broken Bones." From 1993 to 2000, 72 pedestrians were killed trying to cross the street, an average of 10.2 per year, with countless more injuries. Since 2001, at least partially in response to major news coverage of the danger, the city government has taken measures to cut down on such incidents, including posting large signs proclaiming that "A Pedestrian Was Killed Crossing Here" at intersections where fatal accidents have occurred and installing more road-rule enforcement cameras. These efforts appeared to be successful; during all of 2004, only one pedestrian was killed while trying to cross Queens Boulevard. Because of its name, density, accessibility, and diverse, multicultural character, the road has come to be somewhat emblematic of Queens in general. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Boulevard

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in central part of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered to the north by Rego Park, to the east by Flushing Meadows Park, the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens, to the west by Middle Village and to the south by Forest Park. The neighborhood is home to a mix of middle to upper-class residents, the latter of whom often live in the neighborhood's prestigious Forest Hills Gardens area. Forest Hills has historically had a very large Jewish population, and more than 10 synagogues are located in the area. Many Indian American, South American, and Asian American immigrants call Forest Hills their home. It is also home to many airline pilots because of its proximity to both JFK International and LaGuardia airports. JetBlue is based there. The town was founded in 1906, but before that it was known as White Pot. In 1909, Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, who founded the Russell Sage Foundation, bought 142 acres (0.6 km²) of land from the Cord Meyer Development Company. The original plan was to build good low-income housing and improve living conditions of the working poor. Grosvenor Atterbury, a renowned architect, was given the commission to design Forest Hills Gardens. The neighborhood was planned on the model of the garden communities of England. As a result, there are many Tudor-style homes in Forest Hills. The neighborhood contains areas of private houses with little commerce, such as the Gardens area; dense commercial districts full of stores and large apartment complexes; and streets with the six-story brick apartment buildings common throughout Queens. The main thoroughfare is the 12-lane-wide Queens Boulevard, while Metropolitan Avenue is known for its antique shops. The commercial heart of Forest Hills is a mile-long stretch of Austin Street, a block removed from Queens Boulevard, that features an eclectic (though increasingly upscale) collection of shops, restaurants and nightlife. While there are Forest Hills residents who have lived in the neighborhood for decades, the character of the neighborhood has been tranformed dramatically over the past 20 years by a massive influx of immigrants. No huddled masses, these newcomers from Israel, Russia, Uzbekistan, China, South Korea, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and have added to the cultural richness of the area. In recent years, an increasing number of young professionals have been attracted to the area because of its accessibility vis-a-vis Manhattan and Brooklyn, cosmopolitan nature, plentiful shopping and restaurant options, safety, and excellent access to public transportation. Midtown Manhattan is only 20 minutes away on the subway, and a Long Island Rail Road trip from the landmark Forest Hills train station at the entrance to the Gardens to Manhattan's Pennsylvania Station is just 15 minutes. Because of the many advantages that Forest Hills has, real estate prices have been increasingly rising and the location is becoming more and more desirable to many. Forest Hills was once the home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, played at the West Side Tennis Club before it moved to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park. When the Open was played at the tennis stadium, the tournament was commonly referred to merely as Forest Hills just as the British Open was referred to as Wimbledon. Text from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens