Jul. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina A beautification effort on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village attracted over two dozen volunteers eager to keep their community clean by picking up trash. The community cleanup event also recognized a handful of businesses along the avenue in Middle Village that continue to keep their storefronts in pristine condition….
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Jun. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina A familiar face to Community Board 6 is stepping into her new official role as district manager starting next month with the experience and know-how to help bring resources to Forest Hills and Rego Park residents. Christine Nolan, a steadfast member of Community Board 6 and its neighbors for…
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Jun. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Pet parents across the city are keeping their beloved cat and dog pals cool during the sweltering summer temperatures and reminding neighbors to do the same. Pet care experts say dangerously hot temperatures for dogs and cats begin at 85 degrees Fahrenheit — a number New York City has…
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Jun. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Older Adult Center, an institution steeped in rich community history celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, all while enduring difficult financial challenges. Members of the center traveled to their familiar go-to place on Friday, June 21, located at 59-14 70th Ave., to celebrate and appreciate all that…
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Jun. 25, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann The corner of Penelope Avenue and 82nd Place in Middle Village in Queens now bears a new name honoring one of New York City’s finest who was shot and killed in the line of duty 50 years ago. On Saturday, June 22, NYPD representatives, elected officials, family members and…
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Jun. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens City Council Members are turning to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office to help address quality-of-life issues by introducing legislation to establish the Office of Quality of Life within the Mayor’s office. The new piece of legislation (Int. 0965), introduced by Council Members Robert Holden and Vickie…
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Jun. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Yoga studio making hospitality workers its top priority in spreading wellness, is celebrating its first anniversary this month alongside fellow neighborhood businesses. Everyone Yoga, located at 922 Onderdonk Ave., is hosting a series of events beginning Thursday, June 20, to highlight their one year in the neighborhood…
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Jun. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a suspect who punched out a 47-year-old man, threatened to shoot him and stole his scooter in Middle Village more than a week ago.
Jun. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina The second season of the Middle Village Roller Hockey League has officially ended this month, with a newly named champion team winning the league’s first-ever Spring Season games. The Thunder Trucks defeated the reigning MVP Champions, the High Flyers, to take home the Queens Moloney Cup on Sunday, June…
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Jun. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan While many seats in New York’s primary election this June are uncontested, three State Assembly races in Queens could alter the borough’s representation in Albany. Both one-term and long-term incumbents are facing fresh challengers who are hoping to snag the seat and address issues such as housing, public safety,…
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