May. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina Religious and independent schools throughout the city will soon receive additional funding for school safety equipment, thanks to Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi and State Senator Michael Gianaris, who, after extensive advocacy efforts, successfully secured $70 million from the New York State Budget for 2024-25 for Non-Public School Safety Equipment (NPSE)…
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Council Members slam ‘City of Yes’ as ‘City of B.S.’ at Community Board 5 meeting
May. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Joann Ariola spoke about the City of Yes at a Community Board 5 meeting earlier this month, calling the Mayor’s plan the “City of B.S.” Ariola, who represents Glendale, Ozone Park, Woodhaven and other surrounding neighborhoods, was not alone in publicly expressing disapproval during the board meeting…
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Ridgewood’s St. Matthias Catholic Academy set to close despite efforts from parents and faculty to save historic institution
May. 14, 2024 By Anthony Medina The St. Matthias Catholic Academy is slated to close its doors this September, despite the best efforts from parents and staff who attempted to thwart the impending decision. A letter released by St. Matthias Catholic Academy on Monday, May 6 announced the decision to close this September due to…
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Cops looking for suspect who punched and robbed L train rider in Ridgewood : NYPD
May. 14, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed and punched out an L train rider at the Myrtle Avenue-Wyckoff Avenue subway station nearly two months ago.
Senator Julia Salazar allocates $1 million in capital funds to upgrade maternity ward at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
May. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina State Senator Julia Salazar, representing parts of Ridgewood and neighboring areas of Brooklyn, presented a $1.735 million check to the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center on Friday, May 10, to help the hospital upgrade its maternity ward. Salazar’s funding, allocated to the hospital through a capital grant, would help provide…
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Middle Village deli raises over $15,000 for family of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
May. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Middle Village deli led a community initiative to help support the family of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically died in the line of duty in March. Through the sale of its specialty sandwich, the deli successfully raised and donated over $15,000. Mario’s Meat Market and Gourmet Deli,…
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Middle Village hosts epic hockey reunion game with original league stars
May. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina A reunion unlike any other brought hundreds of people together at the James Bohan Hockey Rink at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village for an alumni game featuring players from the original Middle Village Hockey League and the 104th Pct. Youth Roller Hockey on Sunday, Apr. 28. Spectators of…
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Over half a million dollars in stolen merchandise seized at Ridgewood store, two arrested: DA
May. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
Over $500,000 in stolen goods from major retailers such as Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret and Lululemon were recovered after a raid at the McKlain Collection Boutique in Ridgewood.
Brooklyn man busted months after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl at a Ridgewood subway station: NYPD
May. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Brooklyn man was arrested on Thursday and charged with aggravated sexual abuse and other crimes for attacking a 15-year-old girl at the Halsey Street subway station in Ridgewood nearly three months ago.
Senator Addabbo to host Naloxone training in Rego Park to combat opioid overdoses
May. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., in partnership with J-CAP of the Acacia Network and Community Board, will conduct a Naloxone training and certification event at the Rego Park Library, located at 91-41 63rd Dr., on May 9. This critical training session, scheduled for 6 p.m., is designed to equip…
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