Nov. 29: The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun!

Now that the holiday season has begun in earnest, it's time to take a look at what you need to know for the beginning of December through the end of the year.

Forest Hills could be in for a long, cold winter, and it's important to take stock now of what you might need over the coming months.

Stick with Patch throughout the holiday season, and we'll keep you up to date on what's happening across the city and in your neighborhood, in good weather, bad, and even when the shopping gets as crazy as it has over the past couple of days.

Here are five things you need to know in Forest Hills today:

1.     Another over the weekend on 63rd Road in Forest Hills, this one a hit-and-run at the corner of 63rd and 108th Street.

2.     We took a look last week at the and high school basketball teams. Check in now before the season really heats up.

3.     Hanukkah is starting fairly early this year, with the first night of the festival of lights taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Make sure to check in here for all of the local festivities.

4.     want to see a lot of parents at the next CEC 28 meeting to discuss the new schools on Make sure you're there.

5.     Check back with Forest Hills Patch today to see where the city has stopped sidewalk and road construction for the holiday season.