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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Slain NYPD lieutenant honored with street naming, cop grandson receives his shield number
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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Queens Council Members introduces new legislation to create the Office of Quality of Life in NYC
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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Ridgewood yoga studio partners with Cholita Coffee and historical society to celebrate one-year anniversary
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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Man sought for stealing a scooter near a Middle Village fast food restaurant after slugging its rider: NYPD
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.
Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League crowns Thunder Trucks as Spring Season champions
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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Three key Queens State Assembly primary races that could shake up Albany representation
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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Middle Village unites for Metropolitan Avenue clean-up event this month: Volunteers welcome
Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Grab your brooms! The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association is teaming up with Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. for a Metropolitan Avenue street clean-up this month. Dozens of volunteers at the crucial clean-up effort are expected to meet on Friday, June 28, on…
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New York Senate approves noise tax on helicopter and seaplane flights: paves a way to punish noise polluters
Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina A noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in New York City could allow residents to rest easier in the self-proclaimed city that never sleeps. New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who represents neighborhoods in District 15, including Middle Village and Woodhaven, has received approval from…
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State Senator Addabbo’s bill directing mobile sports tax revenue to gambling addiction services passes in Albany
Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has heralded another significant milestone in the sports gambling industry as his introduced legislation to authorize 1% of mobile sports tax revenue for gambling addiction services passed in Albany this month. The New York State Senate approval of Addabbo’s sponsored bill,…
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