Mar. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new art gallery named Ptolemy is quickly becoming a cultural cornerstone in Glendale, and its owner, Patrick Reynolds, is determined to make it a space that speaks to both artists and the community. After opening in late 2024, the gallery is poised for a significant year ahead…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has approved legislation introduced by Senator Joseph Addabbo to ensure that schools within New York City’s five boroughs receive adequate notice of nearby construction projects. The bill, S.1186, passed the Senate on Monday, Feb. 24, and now moves forward for consideration in the…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Starbucks baristas at the Fresh Pond Road location in Ridgewood filed a petition for a union election on Wednesday, Feb. 19, officially joining a rapidly growing movement of baristas across the country pushing for better workplace protections. The baristas are seeking to unionize in order to advocate for…
Feb. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Members Robert Holden and Jennifer Gutiérrez are demanding that the city take immediate action to address the hazardous conditions at 614 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood. The property, which has long been a source of frustration and concern for local residents, has been abandoned for years and has…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden is marking another successful year of graffiti removal in his district, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC). In 2024 alone, GRRC cleaned 365 locations across the district, with 105 sites power-washed and 260 repainted, significantly improving the aesthetic…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Colum Motherway PS68 Q Elementary School in Ridgewood is buzzing with excitement after a successful partnership with Cultural After School Adventures (CASA), an innovative program designed to spark curiosity and creativity among students. The collaboration, which brought the Intrepid Engineers Program to the school, culminated in a memorable field trip…
Feb. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new chapter in veteran healthcare was unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10, as the Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) celebrated its grand opening in Ridgewood. This state-of-the-art medical facility, located at 50-05 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood, is dedicated to providing veterans with comprehensive healthcare services and was…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Firefighters from Rescue 4 in Woodside saved the life of a 15-year-old boy who was impaled on a short iron fence in front of a Ridgewood home on Tuesday afternoon. The teenager was walking home from school with a friend, and they were “horsing around” in front of…
Dec. 30, 2024 By Colum Motherway The New York Lottery announced on Saturday, Dec. 28, that a top-prize winning ticket for the Take 5 Midday draw on Dec. 27 was sold in Ridgewood. The winning ticket – worth $21,063.00 – was sold at Stop & Shop #0508, 64-66 Myrtle Ave. The numbers are drawn…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Several Queens politicians issued statements following the acquittal of Daniel Penny Monday, with comments from the likes of Astoria Council Member Tiffany Cabán generating enormous controversy. Cabán, in the wake of Penny being found not guilty in the May 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely, posted a statement…