Tag: Ridgewood

Myrtle Avenue Street Festival brings joy to local residents despite gloomy weather conditions

Myrtle Avenue Street Festival

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…

Fantasy-inspired burlesque show brings Icelandic folklore to Ridgewood for one night only

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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…

Spring micro-grants available for Ridgewood and Glendale artists through local arts foundation

Tallichet Freedman Foundation

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…

10 Black-owned businesses in Queens that are elevating the borough’s culture and economy

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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…

NY Senate passes Addabbo bill ensuring schools receive notice of nearby construction

Schools

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…