Jan. 26, 2024 By Rachel Butler A local Queens Council member is seeking answers from Con Edison in the wake of repeated power outages in Middle Village. Council member Robert F. Holden, representing District 30, said the utility company needs to improve its service, noting how approximately 2,318 customers in Middle Village were without power…
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Jan. 23, 2024 By Rachel Butler A Queens state Senator is encouraging the public to drop off Valentine’s Day cards and donations to his district offices that will be delivered to senior and disabled veterans at the New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is partnering with community…
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Jan. 23, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Queens Borough President Donovan Richards was at August Martin High School (AMHS) in South Jamaica Monday to announce that his office has allocated close to $30.5 million in capital funding for borough schools in fiscal year 2024. Surrounded by AMHS leadership, students, representatives from the New York City School…
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Jan. 22, 2024 By Rachel Butler A Queens state Senator is asking the public for food and personal items that will be donated to a Glendale food pantry that is operated by Sacred Heart Parish Ministries. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr is accepting food donations and personal care items at his offices on 84-16…
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Jan. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina The NYPD’s 104th Precinct officially announced Captain Karam Chowdhury as its new commanding officer — serving Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale, — on Friday, Jan. 19. The Ridgewood Precinct took to Facebook where they welcomed Capt. Chowdhury to his new position and recognized his return to the stationhouse after many years. “It is an honor to welcome Capt. Chowdhury back to the precinct where he began his career as a Police Officer. We look forward to working together to serve Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village & Maspeth,” the precinct shared in a post. Capt. Chowdhury…
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Jan. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina Excitement is brewing in Ridgewood as a brand-new neighborhood bar, Willows Tavern, opened its doors Jan. 19. Located at 64-18 Fresh Pond Rd., this establishment promises to be a welcoming addition to the community. Ridgewood residents can step into the charming world of Willows Tavern, where a diverse selection of affordable beers, ales and cocktails will be on offer throughout the night. The co-owners, Cassie Bollas and Jesse Sullivan, are no strangers to the local bar scene. Their mission is clear: to seamlessly integrate into the fabric of the Ridgewood community and provide a…
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Jan. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina While New York City broke its 701-day record without snow this week, Ridgewood residents took the opportunity to capture the historic moment on camera. On Monday, the National Weather Forecast shared an estimated snowfall total of 2 to 4 inches throughout the night. As Tuesday dawned, snowflakes began to…
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Jan. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina Morscher’s Pork Store, an iconic German and Polish butcher shop in Ridgewood, has stood the test of time for decades—but no more. Despite being a historic piece of Ridgewood, the 58-44 Catalpa Ave. store is slated to close for good on Feb. 3. Herbert (Herbie) Morscher, one of three…
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Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry A 17-year-old L train rider was beaten and robbed inside the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue subway station last week and police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are searching for the two perpetrators. The incident occurred during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8, as the teen was standing on the northbound…
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Jan. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a man who allegedly burglarized a building on Cypress Avenue in broad daylight on Monday. The suspect allegedly entered a building complex, located at 852 Cypress Ave., by breaking the lock on the front door at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8. Once inside, police say the thief removed items from packages before fleeing the scene. The NYPD released a photo of the suspected burglar last seen wearing a tan jacket, khaki pants, a light brown hat, and gray sneakers while holding a…
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