“I first connected with QCH in the early 90s, not long after I moved to Forest Hills. I wasn’t looking for a full-time job. I just wanted to stay busy and be around people. A friend suggested I stop by the community center, and that visit turned into years of involvement.
Hip-Hop Vibe: Poiison hosts her “My Heart, My Homie- A Holiday Giveback” event in Queens | December 2025: On Saturday, December 20, Queens was the setting for a powerful reminder of what community-centered action can look like during the holiday season.
In our latest Community Matters, join us as we highlight individuals who remind us that our impact is, and has always been, about the people of Queens. Click here!
NY Post: Zohran Mamdani taps key congestion pricing architect as new NYC budget director | December 2025: Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named an architect of New York’s controversial congestion pricing scheme as the city’s new budget director on Thursday.
"I’m 91 years old, and I live in Forest Hills. After my wife passed in 2006, I struggled emotionally and financially. On a fixed income, there were nights I went to bed hungry, listening to my stomach rumble because I couldn’t afford enough food.
NYS: Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million in NY BRICKS Grants for 30 Community Center Projects Statewide | December 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 30 awards totaling $100 million through the Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Senior
"I grew up in the foster care system, moving from home to home while carrying a lot of trauma. School never felt safe. I often felt unheard and on my own. By the time I reached my teenage years, I knew I needed a fresh start—a place where I could breathe and rebuild.
Gothamist: Smarter than a new American? Immigrant New Yorkers face a tougher citizenship exam. | December 2025: Nearly 120,000 residents of the New York metropolitan area became U.S. citizens in 2024.
