Oct. 28, 2024 By Colum Motherway Ridgewood residents gathered for an afternoon of live entertainment, music, food, and drink on Saturday, Oct. 26, as Rudy’s Bakery and Café celebrated its 90th anniversary. The five-hour event brought locals together outside the historic bakery on Seneca Avenue, transforming the block into a festive hub for the…
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Ridgewood writer brings trans-femme play ‘Clay Mommy’ to the stage in Brooklyn this November
Oct. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson Ridgewood-based writer and comedian Aviva Pearl Creation is bringing her work to the stage with the debut of “Clay Mommy” at the Jonah Bokaer Foundation for the Arts in Brooklyn. The play will run from Nov. 8 to 10 at 304 Boerum St. #23. “Clay Mommy” explores the…
A taste of Transylvania: Twister Cake Bakery serves up delicious Eastern European treats to Queens locals
Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local mobile bakery is bringing a delectable taste of Transylvania to Queens residents. Radu Sirbu, a Middle Village local, owns Twister Cake Bakery, a mobile bakery specializing in twister cake, a popular street food found in Hungary and Romania. Sirbu said the twister cake is reminiscent of…
Republican candidates vie against Democratic incumbents at Ridgewood election forum
Oct. 7, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association hosted a local election forum Thursday evening to help local voters get to know the candidates running for Congress and state legislatures. Unlike in past candidate forums where audience members pass around a microphone to ask candidates their questions, the traditional…
Queens crash tips over SUV, leaves six people injured — including NYPD cop
Oct. 6, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld Six people, including an NYPD cop, were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a police cruiser and an SUV in Queens. A police spokesperson said two officers were traveling on Fresh Pond Road in a squad car assigned to the 104th Precinct at about 12:20 p.m. on Oct.…
Council members urge Congress to extend reimbursement for stolen SNAP benefits amid nationwide theft
Oct. 2, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Flushing city council member is calling on Congress to extend a vital program that reimburses stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, tackling a widespread issue impacting residents both locally and across the country. Council Member Sandra Ung co-introduced a resolution on Sept. 26 to allow the government…
Taqueria Al Pastor opens on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood
Oct. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new Mexican restaurant has spiced up Myrtle Avenue, offering authentic tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and more. Taqueria Al Pastor, located at 55-30 Myrtle Ave., opened on Aug. 31 at the former site of the Dominican restaurant Listo el Chimi, much to the delight of its familiar customers. Tacos…
Ridgewood hits the small screen: Local streets spotted in HBO’s ‘The Penguin’
Sep. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Film crews are a familiar sight in Ridgewood, and now the neighborhood is getting a starring role in an HBO original mob-themed drama series. The HBO limited series “The Penguin” builds on the world filmmaker Matt Reeves crafted in his blockbuster hit “The Batman” and features a Ridgewood…
New ceramics studio to open in Ridgewood as new hub for Queens ceramicists and sculptors
Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new ceramics studio set to open in Ridgewood in September is offering 8-week courses, classes, and memberships for those looking to channel their creativity. Scratch Ceramics, located at 658 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood, is a new arts destination for ceramicists and sculptors in Queens. It’s an educational…
New business coming to Onderdonk Avenue stirs curiosity and speculation in Ridgewood
Aug. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new business setting up shop at the corner of Onderdonk Avenue and Cornelia Street has sparked anticipation, as Ridgewood residents speculate about what amenities it will bring to the community. The storefront, showcasing the name “Ask Alita” on its front-facing window at 817 Onderdonk Ave., occupies the…