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JustMe
Posted From: 207.29.128.130
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 04:25 pm: | |
There's a great playground with tennis basketball and handball courts on Grand Central parkway at 62nd drive/ave. Also, at the dog park further south at about 65th Road/Ave, on the GCP, take the pedestrian overpass to the dinosaur playground. That playground gets pretty crowded on weekends because of flushing meadow park. |
FH Steve
Posted From: 208.202.161.51
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 08:39 am: | |
There are 4 playgrounds in the area that I'm familiar with:
1) Union Turnpike and 71st Ave
2) Behind the Junior High School at Yellowstone and Austin.
3) Austin Street (East of Ascan - South side of the street)
4) In Forest Park (Near Kew Gardens Rd and Union Tpke)
The playground at the Hall of Science is my personal favorite - although it's not in FH and they charge $3 admission. |
ellienor
Posted From: 205.188.116.13
| | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 11:25 am: | |
Are there many playgrounds in/around forest hills? i've only seen one  (( |
yt
Posted From: 70.23.191.137
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 08:55 am: | |
Hello all,
I am looking for a good (1) electrician and (2) hardwood floor installation/refinishing company to work on my house in FH. I would really like to directly work with companies that do this work specifically as opposed to a general contractor. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks! |
Forest Hills
Posted From: 63.165.138.131
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
Can anyone recommend a nice kosher restaurant in Forest Hills? |
Linda
Posted From: 70.23.45.160
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 05:49 pm: | |
The Majestic
Can anyone provide any updates on that building, in terms of maintenance, board , garage and tenants. I put a bid on one of the 1 BR apts. and want to know what I'd buy into. Your info is greatly appreciated. |
Del
Posted From: 216.178.100.32
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 02:20 pm: | |
"All In the Family" was taped in Los Angeles ('from Television in Hollywood'), but the opening of the show was indeed shot along Cooper Avenue as ANON120 suggests.
Norman Lear sent a camera crew out to find a block of typical Queens houses. Though some references on the show indicate the Bunkers lived in Corona or somewhere near Northern Blvd, Cooper Avenue won out. You can still see the flagpole in front of the house. |
ANON120
Posted From: 152.163.100.11
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 11:27 am: | |
I BELIEVE THE OPENING SHOT OF ALL IN THE FAMILY, WHERE THEY SHOW THE ROW OF HOUSES, IS COOPER AVENUE BETWEEN WOODHAVEN BLVD AND METROPOLITAN AVE. IF YOU ARE COMING DOWN METROPOLITAN AVE. TOWARDS MIDDLE VILLAGE, YOU WOULD MAKE A RIGHT ON COOPER AVE. AND RIGHT THERE IS THE SMALL ROW OF HOUSES, RIGHT DOWN BY THE BEER DISTRIBUTOR. |
peter rothaug
Posted From: 66.81.77.201
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 11:06 am: | |
does anybody know where the tv show
"all in the family" with archie and edith
was filmed. i know it was filmed somewhere
in queens. thanks |
skins
Posted From: 64.12.116.74
| | Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 06:56 pm: | |
Elizabeth Skin- owner is very rude; mean-spirited== just wants your money... |
AJ
Posted From: 4.236.192.96
| | Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 08:41 am: | |
Has anyone been to Elizabeth Skin Care on Queens Blvd? If so, would you recommend it? |
anonymous 2
Posted From: 24.215.130.215
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 07:48 pm: | |
to anon re change machines:
Give Sterling Bank on 71st and Queens Blvd a call. I believe they used to have a change machine with 0 commission. If they still do, it's worth the trip. |
Rego Forest
Posted From: 152.163.100.11
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 04:56 pm: | |
Thanks rego and tommy--I will look into them. I appreciate your help. |
tomny912
Posted From: 162.58.35.200
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 03:03 pm: | |
Stop&Shop on Union has change Machines also. |
rego
Posted From: 208.253.58.168
| | Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 05:37 pm: | |
Commerce Bank has Change machines |
Rego Forest
Posted From: 152.163.100.11
| | Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 05:24 pm: | |
Does anyone know which banks in Forest Hills have change machines? We've got tons of spare change and would love to cash it in for bills. thanks |
anon
Posted From: 57.69.22.246
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 01:28 pm: | |
Recently I went to a day spa at midtown called essential skin care& day spa for body wrap. Not bad. |
anonymiss
Posted From: 24.90.242.205
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 11:46 am: | |
I do NOT recommend Ascend Spa! Whoever is at the front is very nice. HOWEVER, it does not seem like their staff members are qualified. (Now that I think about it, I have never seen any posted documentations/certifications on the walls.) I went there about a week ago to get a pedicure before my vacation. The girl who did my toes did not look like she was older than 15. She also scraped up the skin on my toe with a buffer, and it started bleeding. It hurt me on my whole vacation and I still have an unsightly scab there! In addition, she had dug really hard into the nail when she was cleaning it out. Both wounds had burned profusely when she put on products that contained alcohol. Pedicures should not hurt! And staff members should be more competent! |
Teamo Question
Posted From: 63.168.131.24
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2005 - 10:40 am: | |
I just think he is nasty individual. I went in to ask about the NY Post Met pins that were being sold last month and he raised his voice and said "what do you want, today, tomorrow, yesterday?" I thought he was being sarcastic and told him so. He starting getting really beligerent and I told him that it is rude to yell at people. His tone got lower and he said he has been in business for 19 years and just talks loud. I also had a problem with him about 2 years ago when he developed photo's where a few were missing or duplicated in error. He denied the whole thing. I do not like him. |
Teamo Question
Posted From: 208.131.51.19
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 12:49 pm: | |
Yeh. The owner of that newsstand near 75th Av
is the same one who sweeps all his litter down the subway stairwell. We gave him a warning.
We don't need someone like that doing business in FH. |
Teamo Question
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 10:02 am: | |
I have a question for my fellow foresthillians. Do any of you frequent the Teamo/newspaper/candy store on QB next the Family Restaurant right above the 75th Avenue train station? If so, has anyone found the owner to be a bit on the rude side? He always appears to be yelling or raising his voice. When I asked him he said that that is just the way he speaks, but I think he is rude. Just wondering. |
Rebekah
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2005 - 02:10 pm: | |
Has anyone been to a day spa in Kew Gardens called Ascend Spa? It is located at 82-60 Austin Street. Just wondering if you had any experiences to share. |
Lulu
| | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 10:33 pm: | |
I didn't hear anything on the news about this.... I also checked the local papers and didn't find anything.
Is "Neighbor's" information correct? Can anyone verify or link to a newspaper article?
Thanks. |
Neighbor
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 04:11 pm: | |
Appears to be a bank robbery at Chase on the corner of Continental and Queens Blvd. My guess is you'll hear about it on the evening news. |
foresthillsconcerned
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 03:23 pm: | |
Anyone know whats going on now? There are police everywhere and a helicopter flying block by block? |
Matthew Martinez
| | Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 02:56 pm: | |
Anyone know what is happening with the Willow Glen nature area? I e-mailed the Parks Dept a few months ago and was told it has been closed because the pedestrian bridge was burned. It has been closed for several years now with no sign of work being done that I can see. Any info or insights would be appreciated |
dougemmerson
| | Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 11:33 am: | |
the old brog inn.
does anyone know why they were closed down by authorities? |
Stephanie
| | Posted on Monday, May 02, 2005 - 08:43 am: | |
Dear Trying: You might be interested in this discussion board...
http://p098.ezboard.com/btryingtoconceive74330
Good luck to you! |
tryinginfh
| | Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 06:09 pm: | |
Hi
Wondering if there is any interest from other women using this discussion board interested in talking about their experience trying to have a baby? I dont know how to start a new thread. |
Forest Hillser
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 04:09 pm: | |
Oreo,
First off they are finding that plastic may be harmful to us in the way that it is used for all packaging these days. Even some cartons are lined with plastic instead of wax for the savings.
Using glass bottles that are sanitized and reused also creates much less garbage and pollution.
Some links of interest:
http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/news/news-ng.asp?id=29616-potential-danger-in
http://www.ithacahours.com/greenstarstock.packaging.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3116318.stm |
fh poster
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 03:00 pm: | |
forest hillster, If you find one please post here. I also love pasteurized, but non-homongenized milk. If you find one that delivers in bottles, please let us know. Thank you. |
Oreo
| | Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 02:04 pm: | |
Why do you prefer glass over cartons?What is the advantage of glass? |
forest hillser
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 07:52 pm: | |
I have been trying to find a milk delivery company around FH that delivers in Glass Bottles. My sister lived in Glen Oaks and said there were people who had it delivered there so there are possibly companies who serve Queens.
If anyone knows of a company, can you please provide contact information? |
Johns
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 12:07 am: | |
How about e-bay? |
anon
| | Posted on Monday, April 18, 2005 - 02:52 pm: | |
Home Heating Oil -my grandmother switched to gas - but has 400 gallons of oil left over. Does anyone know who to call who might be interested purchasing it? |
Q23Rider
| | Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 06:32 am: | |
The Q23 stops directly across the street from Stop and Shop |
AnOn
| | Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 06:08 am: | |
The last I remember, there should be a bus stop for the 23 on Austin St, by the police station/Heskels Plaza. From what I've read in another thread, the bus stops are probably filled in with vehicles belonging to the police dept employees, but there should be some sort of indication as to where. Looking at Triboro's route map for Q23, it looks like the last stop is at the apartment bldg's across the turnpike from S&S or it may pull right into S&S. |
Directions to Shop & Stop
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 08:10 pm: | |
Hi,
I need some help with bus directions. I live in Parker Towers and I am trying to get to the Stop & Shop on Union Tpke. Does anybody know if there is a way to do this by bus? From the bus map it looks like I might be able to take the Q23.
If this is right
Where exactly on Yellowstone, near Parker does it stop?
Does it stop near the Shop & Stop?
How often does it come, is it reliable, is it regular fare?
Thanks alot. |
regan
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 12:48 pm: | |
Find out about Access-a-Ride, which provides transportation for people who are unable to use public bus or subway service for some or all of their trips. It offers shared ride, door-to-door paratransit service. MTA New York City Transit administers AAR; private carriers under contract to NYC Transit provide service.
The Access-A-Ride application is available on-line in pdf format or, call 877-337-2017, 646-252-5252, TTY 646-252-5104 or TTY Relay 800-662-1220 and press "1" when you hear the recorded message to be connected to the Customer Information Line. Between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, representatives are available to answer your questions about AAR and can send you an application |
Suvas Shah
| | Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 01:27 pm: | |
Thanks for Ambulette services information. Is this service available for patients only or it is also available for family members who has to visit relative (daughter) in the hospital almost everyday? |
vandelay96
| | Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 12:55 pm: | |
There are ambulette services available. You've probably seen the vans many times and I think they charge the same as a subway/bus. Call the hospital. I am sure they arrange transportation all the time. |
Suvas Shah
| | Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 12:44 pm: | |
My mother needs needs to go between High rise apartments on Yellowstone Blvd and Queens to Mount Sinai Hospital on 99th and Madison (Manhattan). Timing is flexible. Is there any shuttle service that provides transportation? She is too old to travel in subway. |
FHmom
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 09:44 pm: | |
Am looking for a good, reasonably priced caterer in Forest Hills or Queens who will deliver for a party on a Saturday. Any recommendations? |
Greg
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 11:23 am: | |
Just thought I'd leave a note here since my last post is still on top - Instant Replay is back open. They don't have any sign or awning up and their stock looks thinner than I've ever seen it but it looks like they're not gone after all. |
Greg
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 12:03 am: | |
I think they're gone. I work near there and I haven't seen any activity for a WHILE. What's that like 11 stores that have gone out since just before the holidays? |
Clara
| | Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 05:24 am: | |
Has the store "INSTANT REPLAY" gone out of business?I've been trying to go there but its been closed all 4 times.Thier sign is no longer hanging outside-what's up? |
Adrian
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 04:46 pm: | |
My Mom lives in Forest Hills and we are wondering if anyone knows about any good programs that are available for saeniors with limited abilty to travel. |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 12:21 pm: | |
to Redshoe
Check with the Majestic on 71st Ave between 110th and 112th St. It's a large co-op with 180 units I believe, managed by Kaled Management in Westbury. |
RedShoe
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 09:50 am: | |
Hi all,
I hope you can help! I'm a single 20-something professional looking to buy a 1BR/BIG studio for less than $230K, hopefully near the 71st St. Subway.
Does anyone have the names of any co-ops I might try? (I have a cat) or a good broker to use?
Feel free to email me with any good info!!
Thanks! |
Terrel
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 09:18 pm: | |
Live what way? |
michellewilkins
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 08:52 pm: | |
For a Westcoast Canuck this site is SCARY. Does anyone really WANT to live this way? I wouldn't even choose to VISIT ... |
nospace
| | Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 01:00 am: | |
Lulu:
The first graders have been in those trailers for at least 7 or 8 years now. They were supposed to be temporary with a max time of 5 years. Not to mention that everytime these kids have to go in for science, computer, lunch, or whatever, they have to get dressed during winter months (coats and what not) just to walk back into the main building. The trailers are nice, they have their own bathrooms and watercoolers, but they are tiny, and the kids do not have any space to themselves. Oh, and the fancy word for them is "portables"....because it just makes it sound so much more acceptable.... |
Lulu
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 11:10 pm: | |
Good point! I know P.S. 196 (with all its accolades for being the #2 school in NYC) has their first graders in a trailer! At least they did last year... |
nospace
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 08:51 pm: | |
How did this happen without anyone in the community being notified? The last I had heard was the building was going to be used for junior high. Why are our kids being taught in trailers, gyms, lunch rooms and closets while children from other communities are being bussed in and using what little space we have... |
anon
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 08:20 am: | |
Dude, you have to get out more. A 4 year old can certainly be emotionally disturbed enough to be in a special school. If they can't interact properly with their fellow classmates, if they hit on a contant basis, etc. -- I think this is where they'll put them. |
fpl
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 11:39 pm: | |
How in the world can it be preK to 12 for violent and disturbed children??? Pre-k kids are 4 years old!!! That's bizarre. I think we're missing a part of the story. |
Lulu
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 01:47 pm: | |
The 600 schools! My mom was telling me about those schools this morning when I told her about this new special ed school in Forest Hills...
Very disturbing... |
Mack the Knife
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 08:34 am: | |
Before anyone starts flaming me, here is a little bit of history:
http://www.correctionhistory.org/html/chronicl/ri_academy/ps616.html |
Mack the Knife
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 08:32 am: | |
The most violent and disturbed kids should be sent to RIKERS ISLAND. Not Forest Hills. |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:48 pm: | |
to fpl
Well, the school is up and running. I honestly cannot imagine how one school can serve a highly specialized population of PK through 12th ! I'm not against special education programs when they are able to serve the purpose they are designed for. But PK through 12th grade?! |
fpl
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:14 pm: | |
They did it without community outrage because no one in the community was informed!! That school, at one point, was supposed to be a middle school. Most of the local Parent Associations still thought it was empty up until recently. |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 08:21 pm: | |
New Forest Hills Special Ed School Opens
I noticed that the school at 108-55 69 AVENUE
in Forest Hills has been busy with students this year, most of whom arrive on buses so I checked into it. It turns out that the school now serves the students who are the most violent and most disturbed and are unable to be "contained" in other special ed environments. The school supposedly serves PK to 12th grade. For more information you can go to
http://www.nycenet.edu/OurSchools/Region75/Q004/default.htm
I wish the school staff luck. They have a tremendous challenge on their hands. I don't know of any other school that handles PK to 12th grade! And I wonder how the NYC department of education was able to do this without any community protest? The most violent and disturbed students in the entire city being bused to Forest Hills? |
forest hills dweller
| | Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 08:35 pm: | |
sabor??? in kew gardens. when & where did it go??? now where do i get the best rotisserie chicken??? |
Cindy
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 04:37 pm: | |
My friend's mother is at Forest View and I went to visit. The first few floors seem to be for rehabilitation, and are bright and cheerful and smell clean. However, as you go to the higher floors, the place smells like a subway bathroom. I've seen the dinners they serve, and if they were to serve them in a US prison, there would be rioting. Most of the staff seemed kind and caring with the patients, but the general atmosphere is just so depressing, smelly and horrible that I think it's a very unfortunate and demoralizing way for people to have to spend their final days. |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 07:47 pm: | |
Personally, I don't like nursing homes, period.. However, for 16 years, until early this year, I lived in the Majestic on 71st Ave and frequently passed the Forest View Nursing Home at 71-20 110th St. Quite often in nice weather, the residents were outside being walked or wheeled in their wheelchairs. They always seemed happy and the staff accompanying them seemed to really care as well. I'd suggest that you check it out. Their phone is 718-793-3200 or 718-263-1887. Again, I don't know what the facility is like, but if I were looking into nursing homes, it certainly would be one that I would want to consider. |
Maria
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
Nursing Homes in Forest Hills
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good nursing home in Forest Hills, with humane care, decent food, and that doesn't smell like a subway? |
Anon
| | Posted on Friday, December 03, 2004 - 01:54 am: | |
any experiences with Di Blasi Ford
I wouldn't recommend them. The people they farm their work out to did a terrible job on the alarm system. After coming back several times, the head of the Service Dept. told me "don't come back here again". After a pregnant pause, he then said to take it directly to the guys in Woodside. I got the hint and haven't bought a Ford since. |
anonymous2
| | Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:00 pm: | |
to LSC
When I was considering a Ford Explorer, I went to La Fres Ford. The salesperson, Rhoni was her name, was wonderful. I waited a few weeks, and decided to rent one for a day for an extended test drive. They rented me a spotless XLT with leather, a V8, and traction and stability control. I ended up buying a different SUV, but I have to say that Rhoni was wonderful. I'm not sure if she is still with them since she was planning to move upstate with her fiancee. But based on my experience with LaFres, I'd add them to you options.
I was not at all impressed by the Ford dealer on Hempstead Turnpike who told me he had to get my name address and phone in order to give me a brochure. I told him I could get that online, and walked out. He also didn't know that ALL Explorers for 2005 are available with stability control. |
LSC
| | Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 01:52 pm: | |
Wondering if anyone has experiences with Di Blasi Ford or Universal Ford--both in Queens. Any preferences? Problems? Is the service department any good? |
vandelay96
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 09:46 pm: | |
Dear Wants: I agree with you wholeheartedly. There is no consideration for people anymore. I rented a car this past weekend, parked it on the street (110th & 72nd ave) and it was keyed. There goes the notion of possibly getting a car, or should I say an SUV. P.S. I am on QB, facing Austin, and hear the sanitation trucks and the LIRR. |
wants to sleep past 9am on weekends
| | Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 12:56 am: | |
Vandelay96, believe it or not, yes the leaf blowers are much much louder than the the sound comming from the LIRR..i think you should take it from someone who would not wake up from LIRR train's noise but from that buzzing, never ending leaf blower!...In any case,you missed the point, so here it goes: It is about respect and consideration for others, something that sadly enough is eroding from our society...that is all, Hey you can keep on laughing out loud until a Fresh Direct Truck comes and annoys you, then it will be my turn for laughs!  |
vandelay96
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 09:30 am: | |
You live on Austin Street and the leaf blowers bother you, but the thunderous roar of the LIRR doesnt? LOL |
anonymous2
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:02 pm: | |
to Love Thy Earth
I have fond memories of being in second grade and taking a "class walk" to collect leaves and then identifying them. Having all these leaves by my house is rather nostalgic. But the city has certain regulations, unfortunately. My gardiner collects the leaves on Tuesdays but by Thursday I have about 30 bags of leaves to collect and the same on Saturday. |
Love thy Earth
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 07:55 pm: | |
What happened to enjoying the leaves on the ground? My 3 year old was upset yesterday because they had collected the leaves on our block and she had nothing to pick up and admire. Think of all those plastic bags polluting the earth to get rid of leaves which are biodegradable. |
wants to sleep past 9am on weekends
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 10:50 pm: | |
I live in Austin Street, and lately I have been annoyed to no avail with the "leaf Blowers", those little machines that make such an increduble loud sound (even with windows closed). As a thought for anonymous 2, it would help if you bag the leaves and throw them out, in that way, you will spend less time with your loud machine (since you are only blowing them away, what makes you think the wind will not bring them back? plus if you bag the leaves your effort will be useful for getting rid of the leaves! altogether, you know, just a thought!!!) |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 10:01 pm: | |
What is the official law on leaves?
What I read says that homeowners have to keep their sidewalk clear of leaves and the first 15" of the curb (which I take it means the street?). I mulch and bag the leaves that are on my lawn, sidewalk and driveway and put them out on the special leaf pickup days. But my feeling is that the leaves that are already in the street stay in street and I usually use the blower to blow them 16" or more away from the curb. I'm wondering though what the official rule is about leaves in the street? Are they supposed to be bagged as well or can they just be blown away from the curb? |
rot
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 03:04 pm: | |
Does anybody know good piano teacher for 4 years old in Forest Hills area? Thanks ahead. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 01:34 pm: | |
MJ,
Dr. Wolfson (Along with Dr. Sandra Sturim and the rest of the practice) is very, very good.
718-575-3244). My entire family goes to them.
They are right off Queens Blvd - near bus/train.
Good luck. |
MJ
| | Posted on Monday, November 08, 2004 - 12:37 pm: | |
Hello -
I'm looking for a recommended obgyn that is easily accessable by public transportation from Forest Hills. Also any opinions on Hospitals in Queens for delivering. |
Lauren M. Persaud
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 04:32 pm: | |
Hi my name is Lauren and i am a college student and i attend Queens college and live in jamaica estates. I am 18 years old and am interested in babysitting. I have been a camp counselor at JHS 216 Beacon program in the summer. I love kids and would love to babysit kids from the age of 5-13. If anyone needs a babysitter let me know, email me at lauren9302@aol.com |
topnotchreporter
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 09:14 pm: | |
I'm working on a couple other stories for Newsday and was wondering if you knew of any folks to interview.
The first is on parents in their 50s who are helping their adult children financially due to job loss, death of a spouse, gambling problem, etc. Maybe the adults kids are even living with the parents.
The second is on the lack of washers/dryers in apartment buildings in NYC. In other cities, apartment complexes/condos advertise that each unit comes with a stackable washer/dryer. Here, tenants/owners don't even have the privilege of doing laundry in their building. Do you know anyone who could talk about schlepping their dirty clothes to a laundromat, someone who has a washer/dryer in the apartment, etc.? Can you refer me to some friends, acquaintances, relatives . . . ?
Your input would be appreciated. E-mail me at topnotchreporter@yahoo.com
Susan |
parent
| | Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 08:58 am: | |
Buy a scoop at Cold Stone today between 3 & 9PM and PS 175 will get 25% of sales! All money will be used for PS 175! No red tape! |
Myra Crystal
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 09:39 am: | |
Don't go to Piu Bello! This used to be a cute
date-place for gelato and coffee. I hadn't been
there in 4 or 5 years and went there last Sunday.
The menus are the same, photographs of big glasses of gelato sundaes with descriptions and prices underneath. We ordered one to share (it looked like a pint glass, so should have been plenty for two) and what came to the table was a small white wine glass, with maybe one scoop's worth of gelato and no whipped cream.
Complaints to the manager did nothing. She directed us to the back of the menu to a disclaimer that discrepancies between the photo and the actual item may occur based on availability. I can understand substituting flavors, but not quantity. For $6.25 I
expect a sundae, not a small scoop. She refused to accept that the store was doing anything wrong. I guess there are enough new customers to bother with pleasing the ones you have. We ended up leaving the "sundae" on the counter and leaving without paying for it. Not a great way to end an evening out.
As much as I like to support the local guy over the chain stores, we'll be at Cold Stone Creamery our next night out. At least they're nice to you and when you give them a tip, they sing for you! |
rs
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 06:22 pm: | |
Austin Dental Spa... Has anyone been to this new dentist's office which is right on Austin Street (building across from Lucille Roberts)?
Did you have a positive experience? Do they have up-to-date equipment? Did you feel relaxed and well taken care of? Which dentists operate at this practice? Any info and feedback would be appreciated as I'm looking for a good local dentist. Thanks in advance! |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 09:00 am: | |
to Erik
re: Pulmonologist
Yes, I was extremely happy with the pulmonary/asthma doctor that I consulted last year. Her name is Jodilyn Gingold. Her office is at 110-42 72nd Road (on the North Side of Queens Blvd just down the block from the Kennedy House). Her phone is 718-544-7752. She takes her time with her patients so understand that there will likely be a long wait in the office. But I was extremely pleased with her (and I'm in the health care field myself). |
erick
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 07:38 pm: | |
Hello, i am looking for a good pulmonary/asthma doctor in the area. anyone have any recomendations?
thanks |
MargoZimmerman
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 01:09 pm: | |
I am looking for a recomendation in Queens
for a Bankruptcy attorney, to get some
information, Any suggestions
Thanks |
Barzola
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 05:27 pm: | |
Whatever I did, I probably shouldn't have |
Anon
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 11:34 am: | |
What on earth did you do to make her not want to speak to you still after all these years? |
FHGardenguy
| | Posted on Friday, August 27, 2004 - 06:15 pm: | |
Kirk:
The Seminole Club was a tennis club on, I believe, 112th Street. After many years of disuse, the site is now a church (I think). |
Kirk
| | Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 09:06 pm: | |
I have an old gavel that I purchased locally in Maryland. The gavel is engraved with the following: "H. F. THOMAS, PRESIDENT 1939, SEMINOLE CLUB, FOREST HILLS, N.Y., PRESENTED BY CLIFFORD S. TROTTER". Does anyone have any info on the history of this? I am also interested in selling the gavel, so please email me if interested. Thanks! |
Véronique Siklosi
| | Posted on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 12:26 pm: | |
Daily traffic experience to Manhattan
Hello, we are thinking of moving to Forest Hills but will be going to Manhattan 43d street, 2d av everyday with 2 kids. We were wondering what traffic is like between Continental/Queens blvd and Manhattan, taking the Queensboro bridge? Does anyone travels on a regular basis by car to Manhattan and has comments, advices?
Thank you.
Véronique and Alberto |
debbie1600
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 07:43 pm: | |
anyone know of video game arcades in the forest hills, kew garden area that are easy to get to. |
Banks
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 04:08 pm: | |
Which is best bank for personal checking account with online bill payment? I tried new commerce bank. They dont update transactions realtime (it updates next business day) and the online bill payment is the worst Ive used.
Any other banks I should try thats in walking distance to 71st and Continental area? I could wind up trying all 12+ banks if I had to till I found one I liked. |
anon
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 04:42 pm: | |
I wish the Key Food at 78th would close or get a new manager. The place should be shut down for being filthy with lazy manager and help. It's the pits! |
Glenn Silver
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 02:14 pm: | |
PARKER TOWERS- Can anyone give me info. on how it is to live there? Are the walls thin? How are the bldgs. in general? Looking to move in soon. |
michelle
| | Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 01:50 pm: | |
which key food? 71st or 78th avenue |
L Talbert
| | Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 02:18 am: | |
Key Food on Queens Blvd. is closing!! The building owner is not renewing the lease. Does anyone know if another grocer is moving in and if not...where are we going to shop?! Any ideas..... |
Admin
Username: Admin
Registered: 01-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 09:01 am: | |
To Anonymous, you can't create a topic....however you can create a thread within each of the listed topics...there is a link after the last thread, "Start New Thread". |
Thisishowwedoit
| | Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 01:01 am: | |
There's a dry cleaners on Queens Blvd, btwn 67th and 66th Avenue. Kinda far outta the way for you I guess, but my parents use it. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 08:04 pm: | |
How does one create a topic? I emailed the admin for an account, no responce so far.
Anyways, any of you know of any good dry cleaners? I tried Ming's laundromat because they had free delivery. They told me they would deliver at 6PM. I called up 6:14PM and they delivered it at 7PM. I got all my clothes back and everything. However everything was washed and was wet, and was not dry cleaned. I mean they are really friendly and everything. But Im looking for something better that delivers if possible, however if its good without delivery I will consider it.
I heard someone say Dartmouth cleaners was good which is the closest one to me. However they look rather expensive being near the pinnacle and all. Im further back from the pinnacle but still in that general area.
Would appreciate suggestions. Tons of cleaners here so some have to be good. Very competitive. |
Sammy
| | Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 01:45 am: | |
I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in FH .. I owned my coop for close to 12 years now, but I feel it is time to get something larger. If anyone knows of any email me:
kitab07@yahoo.com |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 10:43 pm: | |
Appliance Retailer Recommendation
After living in a Co-Op for several years in Forest Hills I recently purchased a home. The previous owner highly recommended Len Harris on 164th Street in Fresh Meadows for appliances. I'm not a fan of the chains (Sears, PC Richard etc) so I paid a visit to Len Harris and was extremely pleased. The store is usually crowded and Len personally waits on all the customers so the wait was somewhat long, but well worth it. For anyone who likes to patronize the neighborhood retailers, I'd suggest giving Len Harris a try. No, he is not in Forest Hills, but once you meet him, you'll see that he is concerned about the community. |
Anon
| | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 03:33 pm: | |
Construction is being next door to house. These people are a mess they have there wood old toilet bowls regerators all outside on there porch it's disgusting there lawn in the back is horendous.. Any suggestions |
ka
| | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 12:58 pm: | |
Can anyone recommend a good general practitioner who is good with seniors and does x-rays on premises, close to Queens Boulevard and 71st Avenue. |
Lily C
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 04:23 pm: | |
Does anyone have a good pediatrician, in Forest Hills, to recommend? Thanks. |
GreenPower
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2004 - 09:43 am: | |
For all co-op owners:
I am recommending you switch your electric generation portion to Green Power. You will remain with Con Edison for electric delivery. Oil prices will be skyrocketing and renewable energy will be cheaper AND will be less polluting for the long term.
You have two current choices for green power in Forest Hills, Con Edison Solutions at www.conedsolutions.com and 1st Rochdale at http://www.1strochdalenyc.coop
I recommend 1st rochdale over con edison even though con edison is cheaper because there is no contract term and the energy mix is better with more wind power and less hydro.
Our men are dying in Iraq and if just 1% of NY'ers signed up for Green Power, it would force more renewable energy to be created and thus save our environment and human lives from war as well.
We can make a difference.
|
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 07:57 am: | |
LOOKING FOR BASEMENT WATERPROOFING RECOMMENDATION
I'm closing on a home shortly and I'm going to need a reputable and, CURRENTLY LICENSED basement waterproofer since the water table is high under the home. The neighbors check any contractor that works on any home in the neighborhood to make sure they are currently licensed. Otherwise, they file a complaint with the City and they've done this numerous times to others. Anyone have good or bad experiences with waterproofers? If you don't know if they are licensed I can easily check.
Thanks |
AutoAnon
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 03:20 pm: | |
I've been using Ricbon on 71st and Metro for years. Richie and Ara are honest and helpful. |
AXA
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 03:42 pm: | |
Anybody knows good auto shop in firest hills area to do car inspection? |
AXA
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 03:39 pm: | |
I need someone who can do wall-pointing(repair the brick wall for water leaking). Does anyone know any good reference? Thanks |
fhgal
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 12:08 pm: | |
Johnny Rockets are yummy. Not bad prices. Good burgers and great malts.
They are all over CA |
twodamphat
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 11:29 pm: | |
Does anybody remember Howard segal he is from Forest Hills he was a drummer and played in a band called the Tiger 5. |
Anon
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 11:28 am: | |
I checked out the website -- looks very low rent to me. Back to the cave. |
michelle
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 07:06 pm: | |
Johnny Rockets is a 1950's style diner with burgers, chili, fries, shakes and onion rings. They also have sandwiches. They dress in 50's diner garb and sing doo-wop. There is one on east 8th street in the village and one in the Staten Island Mall. They also have juke boxes. |
Anon
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 06:53 pm: | |
Caveman -- its a cave that I am proud to have been in. |
John R
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 03:22 pm: | |
He's probably been in the same cave I've been in. After a Google, I see it's a spiffy White Castle. :-) Thrills |
Captain Caveman
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 02:55 pm: | |
What cave have u been hiding in Anon? |
Anon
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 01:14 pm: | |
What is a Johnny Rockets? |
michelle
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 01:06 pm: | |
Melange Grill - It is going to be a Johnny Rockets. They are looking for people to work there. I wonder how it will affect UJ's. Interesting addition to the strip. |
RONALD MCDONALD
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 02:58 pm: | |
MELANGRE GRILL WILL BE A BURGER KING. |
michelle
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 02:57 pm: | |
Melange Grill - Does anyone know what is going to be in the Melange Grill? Is it still empty or are they working on it? |
msal
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 09:30 am: | |
Re: painters. I had a very good experience with George Smirtos, Hellenic Painting. He was recommended to me by a friend, and really did a good job - he took extra time to strip globby paint off of my baseboards because it would look better, and didn't jack up his fee disproportionately. I don't know about his work removing wallpaper, but you could ask him. His number is 718-601-9744 |
anonymous 2
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:59 pm: | |
Does anyone know of a reputable firm that removes wallpaper and paints?
I've just purchased a home in the area and need to have some wallpaper removed and walls painted. I know that this can be quite expensive so I'm wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with anyone? |
michelle
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 02:34 pm: | |
I passed by on Sunday and it was covered. It was on the front page of one of the local forest hills papers. I really don't recall anything like this happening in the past. |
Krylon
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 01:21 pm: | |
I noticed most of the graffiti was cleaned. Still some on the windows. It's strange how that was the only house hit. |
anon
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 11:59 am: | |
Has anyone notice that the graffiti on that house in the gardens has been kinda cleaned??? |
MissyKamon
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 08:32 pm: | |
My late friend, Rhoda, highly recommended her dentist to me. What I remember about him was that he had a most dramatic comb-over and was located somewhere near the Kennedy House--that building with the blue lights at night time. Can anyone help me find this guy? |
msal
| | Posted on Monday, March 01, 2004 - 02:53 pm: | |
FH is kid friendly! Yes, our family moved here from Astoria, Queens for that very reason. Astoria was okay, but FH is much nicer. We love the Central Queens YMHA, FH Library, Barnes & Noble's kid section upstairs, Reform Temple Tot Shabbat, Yellowstone Park... And we've been here only a few months and are still learning what the neighborhood has to offer. Now that the weather is nicer we will walk around and find more to do I'm sure. We are zoned for PS 174, which my daughter (now 2.5 years old) will start attending in Kindergarten. I've already researched it and I'm satisfied. You can get all kinds of useful local school info at www.insideschools.org including reviews. |
KaraKov
| | Posted on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 05:29 pm: | |
Is Forest Hills Kid-friendly?
My husband and I have a three year old and we are considering moving from Brooklyn to Forest Hills. I have visited a number of times but have not been able to get a grasp on whether or not Forest Hills is a good neighborhood for kids. I know ps 196 is good. Are there any other good schools or good preschools? Is Forest Hills politically liberal? Is it convenient? Queens Blvd. Seems hard to cross-is this a problems? Where do you go for parks? |
karenal
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 04:27 pm: | |
Does anyone know who is tearing down the lovely old Tudors on Austin Street (on route to Lefferts) and putting those huge monstrosities in their place? I've seen them also on 108th Street, Jamaica Estates and I've been told they are also going up in Great Neck. They appear to be made by the same architect. |
GUIDO
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 11:03 am: | |
The same night the side of Christian Science Reading Room, the underpass on Greenway South that goes behind 20 Continental,and the Mailboxes on Burns Street were all destroyed with the same type of spray paint, There are two tags that are everywhere, so it is a hand full 2 or 3 kids. 1. FLEX 2.ANTE1 OR ANT 1 ,is the most common words around the Gardens. My advice is to take pictures of everything, because whenever these little "rap ghetto want a be's" get busted property owners have recourse to get property damages paid.If the kids are under the age, the parents would be liable.We are keeping a log and will work with the N.Y.P.D. and get them any way we can, and if that don't work than we could do things the "OLD SCHOOL WAY". |
Geraldine
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:30 am: | |
If you notice, it's the only house that was hit with graffiti. No other building was touched. It must be some type of revenge thing or directed to the occupants of that house. |
Anon
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:04 am: | |
OH yes that's right. I remember the story now. Yes it's ashame people are the way they are. Have you seen the house lately?? Looks horrible for the neighborhood. |
Larry Jemina
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 01:32 pm: | |
from what I could remember, it was about 4 or 5 years ago. A Filipino family was living in the house, both parents were Doctors, they had two boys that went to St. Francis Prep. The father did not live there they were divorced. One morning they found the mother dead in her Mercedes on Ascan- at first they thought it was a robbery but then after an investigation they arrested the oldest boy and he confessed to killing her.Last I heard he was in jail and the house has people from the Philepines staying there.I will try to check the internet for any old articles about it and let you know.It's ashame the more money people get the more f***ed up they get. |
Annon
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 12:28 pm: | |
Yes it's quite a shame how the gardens has become so different. All these kids w/ drugs don't there parents ever question where they were? Patrol? I never see patrol. It's just sad. So does anyone know the Story about the murder in the spray painted house??? Just curious..... |
Anon
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 09:57 am: | |
There have been too many isolated incidents in the Gardens , don't forget 150 Burns alley or flagpole park were someone tagged up the War Memorial again. |
Jordan
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 09:43 am: | |
I also see a big change in the gardens.I can't understand what we are paying for, I have almost two-thousand dollar assoc. fees and all we get is a guy that walks down the path with a snow blower twice a year. Why can't the security patrol or the gardens crew notify the office when they see spray paint somewhere or the crew could remove it the same week. I have seen the same things that Roger in the post said although he missed alot. The tunnel off Greenway South that runs behind 20 Continental is detroyed there is not an inch without writing on it, I also know two people that one lives in 6 Burns the other in 25 Burns, they have had big problems with kids and drugs, 6 Burns in the fall found two needles on one of their doorsteps and 25 Burns has the same kids every night that smoke pot in the back doorways. When one of them called the cops they where told that kids smoking drugs was a 311 call? I think if they remove the writing on a daily or weekly basis it will stop, these kids love to show of their work after school and to see it everyday, don't give them that enjoyment. Also, alot of the kids that hang out and cause destruction along Burns Street don't even live in Forest Hills, They are a bunch of girls that dress and talk different that live in the gardens, they bring around guys from Jamaica to take drugs with ( no this theory is not far fetched , the police told me once that the gardens girls have big trouble and big problems one of them got beat up by a guy that was from Jamaica, and that when they chase the kids from the steps on 71st. next to Rite Aid one night they were smoking pot all the guys ID'S were Jamaica,Hollis,Cambria Heights. WOW can you imagine that going on years ago - HAVE THINGS IMPROVED? NOT IN THE GARDENS. CALL THE FOREST HILLS GARDENS CORP. LIKE I AM THIS WEEK AND TELL THEM TO KEEP ALL OF OUR VALUES UP THEY HAVE TO GET WITH IT. |
xxxxx
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 03:54 pm: | |
Yes. that's the house by the church. I saw it too. maybe it's an isolated incident. I think the kids took over the house since the death of the parents. even the door was spray painting w/ some anti sematic (spelling?) symbol on it. it certainly decreases the value of the neighborhood. What a shame to have such things to worry about. Does anyone else know the story about the owner being murdered?? |
roger
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 01:21 pm: | |
I saw it also, I think if the Gardens Corp. does not step up on Grafitti, the Gardens will soon be like Corona, I see more and more kids,grafftii and drugs. The house on Norton and Greenway South,150 Burns,25 Burns, The side of the Christian Reading Room,the LIRR signs,and various Stop signs and Lamposts have been that way for months- and no one seems to care ( maybe it's Gardens kids that people look the other way).I live in between Ascan and Union Tpke, In the Gardens. I was going to park closer to take the railroad in to the city with my wife to see a show, we went down Greenway made a circle to get to Burns Street passing the front of the Christian Reading Room and made a U-turn behind 25 Burns Street to get one of the last parking spots on Burns so we could take the Railroad. What we saw was unreal and quite frankly SAD.Between the old Greenhouse and 25 Burns ( Garden Apts.) were about 20 kids about 13 to 18 years of age drinking, smoking pot , one girl had her pants down and was urinating in the middle of the parking lot, after we parked we walked down Burns and saw the signs for the LIRR covered with marker, the stop signs, the new garbage can on the steps of the historic station , and on top of the platform the restored windows were carved into the glass with Grafitti. We had a good show in the city and dinner, but I was disturbed to see the Gardens getting reduced everyday. P.S. to top it off when we drove home on Greenway South around the Leslie building we saw a broken car window. |
Connie
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:23 pm: | |
The house across from the Lutheran Church? My husband and I noticed it yesterday. No other house or building in the neighborhood was touched. An isolated incident or some sort? |
xxxx
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 09:44 am: | |
Spray Painted House in the gardens. Has anyone noticed this house?? It's across the street from the church I'm not sure what street. I think it used to be the house where the mother was a dr. and was killed by her kids years ago???? |
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| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:24 am: | |
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anonymous 2
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 08:56 pm: | |
Verizon Digital Wireless... anybody having problems?
I've been a subscriber to Verizon Wireless Digital service for 4 years. I've found their service to be excellent. But in the last two weeks, I have had a VERY difficult time getting a digital signal in my apartment (71st Ave between 110th and 112th street) or within a 5 block radius of my apartment on the North side of Queens Blvd. I can get a Digital Signal in seconds in Rego Park, Corona, Flushing, Manhattan, Rockaway, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, and New Jersey. Verizon said it is my phone, but I'm sure it isn't. Why would I be able to get signals instantly in those other areas but NOT in Forest Hills. I'm wondering if other people have been having problems in the last couple of weeks. I'm tempted to go to T-Mobile since my Verizon contract expired in 11/03 and I haven't renewed it (thank goodness) but Verizon used to be a great company. Their customer service used to be excellent. Now, when I called them, they told me, "You are thinking of switching to T-Mobile, go right ahead!" |
