Forest Hills Stadium Concert Series Secures NYPD Approval for 2025 Season

Forest Hills Stadium in Queens will proceed with its 2025 concert season, starting May 31, after resolving a noise dispute with local residents. The NYPD granted conditional approval for the concert series, allowing it to move forward despite previous objections from the Forest Hills Garden Corporation (FHGC), which sought to restrict concerts due to noise complaints. The stadium's concert partner, Tiebreaker Productions, agreed to hire private security to manage surrounding streets, addressing some concerns raised by the FHGC. Local officials, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, have noted that racial undertones were present in complaints about concertgoers. The stadium expressed enthusiasm about continuing its role as a cultural cornerstone in the community. This year's series includes performances from acts such as Bloc Party and Phish.