Overview

• The NYPD confirmed it will not issue sound amplification permits for Forest Hills Stadium's 2025 concerts unless the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation allows street closures for safety measures.
• Forest Hills Stadium management has vowed to proceed with the summer concert season despite the lack of permits, calling the opposition a 'vocal NIMBY minority.'
• The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation has cited past noise violations and disruptions as reasons for denying access to its privately owned streets around the venue.
• Residents and community groups have raised concerns about excessive noise, public disturbances, and safety issues, with some alleging repeated violations of city noise regulations.
• Supporters argue the concerts are vital for the local economy, while the NYPD has urged both parties to reach an agreement to resolve the impasse.