Category Archives: Forest Hills

The Corner Pharmacy, Still One of a Kind

Posted on October 27, 2009 by tabdrakhmanova1

On the seemingly never-ending stretch of Queens Boulevard, amidst many other businesses there stands Healthy Corner Pharmacy. The pharmacy, like many other small businesses struggles to maintain and identity different from the mega retailer at every other corner. In this case, there … Continue reading →

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Community council battling with current crisis

Posted on December 14, 2008 by baruchreporter

  With the financial crisis still alarming corporations everywhere, non-profit organizations have to fight much harder to solicit necessary funds in order to keep providing social services to others.   Whereas retailers and other businesses are struggling with a decrease in … Continue reading →

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Senior citizens speak up about historic election

Posted on November 9, 2008 by baruchreporter

  With record breaking attendance at the polls, there is no doubt that young voters sealed Barack Obama’s victory on Tuesday.  #mce_temp_url# But just how well was our next President able to relate to senior citizens? After all, they are said … Continue reading →

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Sprouting Stands

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Two years ago, 71st Continental Ave., between Queens Boulevard and Austin Street, was busy with fast-walking shoppers and commuters who encountered no obstacles on the sidewalk other than each other. In the past year, however, commercial stands have been sprouting … Continue reading →

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Congestion pricing?

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

With increasing talks about congestion pricing and the plan’s imminent deadline, many differing opinions surround the issue. The mayor’s position has been clear since the beginning – being the mind behind the idea, he is all for it. And anyone … Continue reading →

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New School?

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

Unfortunately, I have no updates as of yet on the pizzeria owner; but I have not forgotten about it and plan to call in this Thursday. Another story caught my interest as I was doing my interviews for a profile … Continue reading →

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This pizza is not going down!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

I walked on Austin Street in Forest Hills this weekend when I saw a large white board in the window of A&J Pizza. Written in colorful markers on the board was the clear message that: “A&J is not leaving. We … Continue reading →

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