May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As current District 30 City Council Member Robert Holden reaches his term limit, several candidates have stepped forward to run for the seat representing Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst and Rego Park. Among them is Dermot Smyth, who cites more than 16 years of experience in New York City’s political and labor landscape…
May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Former Governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo did not appear at an alleged campaign stop at the Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center in Ridgewood on Friday, May 16, prompting backlash from demonstrators and Assembly Member Claire Valdez. The protesters—many of them relatives of individuals who died in nursing…
May. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway A fire that erupted from a cluster of illegally parked RVs and severely damaged the iconic Goodfellas Diner in Maspeth has reignited community outrage and renewed calls for stronger enforcement against unauthorized RV dwellings in New York City’s outer boroughs. Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and…
May. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway After eight years of operating as a creative hub for children and families in Glendale, Little Pulp Kids Print Shop will permanently close its location at The Shops at Atlas Park at the end of June. The small business, known for offering printmaking workshops and interactive art experiences…
May. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway The inaugural Junior Season of the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League came to a dramatic close on Saturday, May 10, with a championship showdown that had fans cheering from start to finish. The final contest was a dramatic showdown between the top-seeded Squirrels and the second-place Hawks,…
May. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway C2C Festival, Italy’s preeminent avant-pop music event, made its much-anticipated U.S. debut on Friday, May 9, transforming Queens’ Knockdown Center into a hub of genre-defying sound and experimental performance. Coinciding with Frieze Art Week, the inaugural North American edition of the festival showcased the bold creative vision that…
May. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Christ the King High School in Middle Village will honor two of its most pivotal figures—Serphin R. Maltese and Dolores St. Louis—for an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of volunteer service to the school community. On Thursday, June 19, the Christ the King community will gather at Roma View…
May. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community service this month through a trio of impactful initiatives that span charitable giving, family entertainment and legislative advocacy for veterans. Throughout the month of May, Addabbo is organizing a donation drive in support of Sacred Heart Parish Ministries…
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…
May. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5 (CB5Q) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m., with a key item on the agenda: the nomination of candidates for its Executive Committee positions. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria of Christ the King High School, located…