June marks the final stretch of the community board meeting season in New York City — and in Queens, several boards are hosting their last full meetings before summer recess. Whether you live in Forest Hills, Rego Park, Woodhaven, or another part of the borough, there are opportunities this month to weigh in on issues ranging from affordable housing to land use. Here’s what’s coming up and how to get involved.
Queens Community Board 6: Forest Hills and Rego Park
Queens Community Board 6 represents Forest Hills, Rego Park, and surrounding neighborhoods in central Queens. The board holds its full board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM, which puts the June full board meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
CB6 is located at 104-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375. You can reach the office at (718) 263-9250 or by email at qn06@cb.nyc.gov. For the most current agenda and Zoom registration information, visit the CB6 page at nyc.gov/site/queenscb6.
Forest Hills and Rego Park have been active fronts in Queens’ ongoing conversations about housing density, commercial corridor health along Queens Boulevard, and transit improvements connected to the subway lines running through the neighborhood. If any of these topics affect your daily life, the June board meeting is the place to make your voice heard.
Queens Community Board 3: Jackson Heights and Elmhurst
Queens Community Board 3, which covers Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, is scheduled to hold its full board meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. CB3 covers one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse neighborhoods in the entire country — and its meetings reflect that, often drawing residents who speak dozens of languages and represent an enormous range of community concerns.
More information is available at queenscb3.cityofnewyork.us.
Queens Community Board 8: Jamaica, Briarwood, and South Jamaica
Queens Community Board 8, covering Jamaica and surrounding neighborhoods in southeastern Queens, has a board meeting agenda posted for Tuesday, June 10, 2026. CB8 covers an area that has seen significant investment and development attention in recent years, including conversations about the Jamaica transit hub and new housing along major corridors. Check the current agenda at nyc.gov/site/queenscb8.
Why June Matters for Community Boards
June is typically the last month of the regular community board meeting season before summer. Many boards go on a lighter schedule — or hiatus — in July and August before resuming full meetings in September. That makes June’s meetings particularly important: they’re often where boards finalize their annual Statement of District Needs (the budget request document sent to City Hall), wrap up pending land use applications, and hear from residents about priorities heading into the new fiscal year.
If you’ve been meaning to attend a community board meeting for a while, June is the time. Miss this round and you may be waiting until fall.
How to Find Your Queens Community Board
Queens has 14 community boards, each covering a different set of neighborhoods. You can find which board covers your address by visiting the Queens Borough President’s website or by entering your address at the NYC Community Boards locator at nyc.gov/communityboards.
Each board has its own meeting schedule, contact information, and committee structure. Most hold full board meetings once a month and run committees that meet more frequently on specific issues. All meetings are open to the public under the New York State Open Meetings Law — you don’t need to be a member or even a registered voter to attend.
Getting Involved Beyond the Meetings
Community boards are always looking for new volunteer members. If you’re interested in serving on your local community board, applications are submitted through the Queens Borough President’s office. Board members serve two-year terms and are appointed by the Borough President in consultation with City Council members.
Even if you don’t want to serve as a member, you can stay connected by signing up for your board’s newsletter, following their social media channels, or simply showing up to a meeting that covers an issue you care about. Boards typically welcome public comment, and your voice — even as a single resident — can shift how a board positions itself on a key issue.
For more resources to help you navigate New York City services and opportunities, see our guide to free summer programs at NYC Older Adult Centers, many of which are active across Queens neighborhoods. And check our NYC Summer Heat Safety guide as warm weather arrives — community board district offices can also point you to local cooling center locations.
What You Need to Know
- CB6 (Forest Hills/Rego Park): Full board meeting Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM — 104-01 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills | (718) 263-9250
- CB3 (Jackson Heights/Elmhurst/Corona): Full board meeting Thursday, June 18 from 6:00–9:00 PM — check queenscb3.cityofnewyork.us for location
- CB8 (Jamaica/Briarwood): Board meeting June 10 — agenda at nyc.gov/site/queenscb8
- June is the last regular meeting month before summer — make your voice heard now
- All Queens community board meetings are open to the public under state Open Meetings Law
- Find your board at queensbp.nyc.gov or nyc.gov/communityboards
Sources: Queens Community Board 6 | Queens Community Board 3 | Queens Community Board 8 (verified June 1, 2026)
