Forest Hills

The Woodside zip code – 11377 – lost more native sons during the Vietnam War than any other area in the United States. Many other neighborhood residents made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country over the past centuries, and 34 individuals who lived or worked in Woodside died during the Twin Tower terror…

This one-bedroom condominium in Forest Hills is part of The Windsor, built in 2005. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a granite countertop peninsula. The unit includes its own washer and dryer. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, and roof terrace. The monthly rent comes in at $2,600. Willow Lake is three blocks…

In 1928 the New York State Education Department devised an initiative to mark places of historical significance, and over the next four decades, almost 2800 such markers were placed all over the state. The signs themselves are marvels of design, in my opinion. Most of them feature dark blue backgrounds with gold raised block lettering…

In Major League Baseball, April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day, honoring the player who broke the barrier against African-American players participating in MLB. His first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers was on April 15, 1947. In many ways Jackie Robinson was the most compelling player in major league baseball history. He was selected by Brooklyn Dodgers owner…