Sep. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Wonder, a “fast-fine” virtual food hall aiming to connect New Yorkers with high-quality restaurants from around the country, is set to open its doors in Ridgewood later this month, provoking a flurry of criticism from local residents who contend that the location will impact independent businesses in the…
Aug. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival (ROFF) is set to return for its third year next month, with 66 independent films lined up for a jam-packed weekend of entertainment. The festival, which runs from Sept. 11-14 at Ridgewood’s Stone Circle Theatre at 59-14 70th Ave., celebrates weird cinema, community…
Aug. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Ridgewood trade school student won a significant scholarship for his future automotive career. Blerim Bibovic, a Lincoln Tech Queens campus student, won the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) $5,000 Excellence in Automotive Education Scholarship. Bibovic, a 2024 graduate of Glover Cleveland High School, was presented…
Jul. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Il Gigante opened earlier this year in a vibrant section of Ridgewood filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. The authentic Italian restaurant, located at 880 Woodward Ave., previously housed Porcelain, a beloved neighborhood gem that boasted dishes like kimchi-brined fresh half chicken and smoky lamb ribs. When the…
May. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Myrtle Avenue Street Festival brought vibrant energy to Ridgewood on Sunday, May 4, as hundreds of residents turned out for an afternoon of community celebration, family fun, and local pride—despite gray skies and the occasional drizzle. Organized by the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), the festival…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new kind of magic is coming to Ridgewood next month in the form of ForbHIDDEN People: An Elven Burlesque. The fantasy-inspired burlesque and variety show will make its New York City premiere at Footlight Underground at the Windjammer, 552 Grandview Ave. in Ridgewood, on Tuesday, May 13, for…
Apr. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway A Queens-based arts foundation is once again offering local visual artists a chance to receive direct financial support through its Spring Micro Grant Cycle. The Tallichet Freedman Foundation (TTFF) has announced that applications for its Spring 2025 Micro Grant are open throughout the month of April. The grants…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Greater Ridgewood Historical Society (GRHS) and the family of Helen Ries will gather to celebrate her life and legacy with the dedication of the John R. Ries and Helen Ries Memorial Picnic Grove at the Vander Ende Onderdonk House Museum on Saturday, April 5, at noon. This…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel Queens is home to a large number of Black-owned establishments spanning various industries, from cuisine and fashion to music and art. These businesses not only contribute to the borough’s economic growth but also reflect the resilience and creativity of Black entrepreneurs. Many of these establishments draw on the…
Mar. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised a March 20 decision by the New York State Court of Appeals striking down New York City’s plan to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The Court’s 6-1 decision firmly rejected the City’s 2022 law, which had aimed to grant voting rights to…