Community Corner
2012 In Preview: This Year's Biggest Stories
What's likely to dominate the headlines this year?
What will the biggest stories of 2012 be in Forest Hills? 2011 was quite an eventful year for the neighborhood, with everything from to an and a . Here are some of our guesses for the biggest news of the year — in preview. Let us know what you think 2012 will hold in the comments.
- Economic recovery? While some areas have been hit harder than Forest Hills on the economic front, there’s no denying that the Great Recession has had an effect.
- Redistricting: New York will lose two Congressional seats in 2012, and it’s possible one of those seats will come from Queens.
- The Rise of Turner: Just over a year ago, no one would have believed that a conservative Republican would be representing the Forest Hills in Washington.
- The Fate of the Tennis Stadium: 2012 could be the year in which the fate Forest Hills Tennis Stadium is finally sealed.
- Crime and Punishment: What will local law enforcement do to stem the rising tide?
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