Thursday Links

Race for Queens Borough President Heats Up [NY1] Speed Board Installed Near Lindenwood’s P.S. 232 [Queens Courier] Hundreds Gather for Astoria Columbus Day Parade [Queens Gazette] Halloween Pet Parade Coming to Long Island City [LIC Post] Forest Hills Hospital Wins State Funds [Patch] A Chocolate Shop in Forest Hills: 80-Plus Years and Counting [Serious Eats]