Apr. 7, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb The NYPD’s 104th Precinct is searching for the crook who placed an 81-year-old woman in a chokehold during a bank robbery in Glendale on Thursday morning. Police say that the senior woman was inside of the Ridgewood Savings Bank located at 65-01 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale just after 11:30…
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Apr. 7, 2023 By Paul Frangipane The Easter Bunny made his annual visit to The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale this spring season, bringing joy and smiles to children lining up for photos with the famous hare. With pictures offered by Cherry Hill Programs, the bunny was available at the Glendale shopping center beginning in March. The…
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Apr. 7, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Councilman Robert Holden’s office has partnered with the Trust for Public Land to upgrade the schoolyards at P.S. 229, P.S. 153, and I.S. 79. Holden allocated $4.8 million to these projects to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and create safe and fun spaces for children to play. “I’m thrilled to continue…
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Apr. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Rising will return to celebrate the borough’s art and cultural diversity this June following its successful debut in 2022. Over 100 organizations have partnered with Queens Rising to put on more than 300 events throughout the month. “There’s no place like Queens when it comes to arts and…
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Apr. 6, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The office of Councilman Robert Holden has partnered with the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to host a care coordinator at his office throughout April and May to provide informational services for those who served in the armed forces. A caring counselor will be on site at…
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Apr. 5, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Glendale residents welcomed a new Japanese restaurant to the neighborhood when Kanji Sushi Hibachi opened its doors last week. Located at 64-19 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale, Kanji offers a new option in the neighborhood for Japanese cuisine. “Customers come here to try and explore a new restaurant,” said Gary Pan,…
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Apr. 4, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton The office of state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is sponsoring a free paper shredding and clothing donation event at the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale on Saturday, April 15. A representative from USA Shred will be there to dispose of personal documents and representatives from the United…
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Apr. 3, 2023 Elijah The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will install a pedestrian ramp and other safety improvements at the notoriously dangerous intersection of Stanhope Street and Fairview Avenue in Ridgewood. In a letter sent to Councilmember Robert Holden, the DOT revealed they had the intention to add more safety measures after…
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Apr. 3, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) is calling on the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to install a speed camera at the intersection of 69th Lane and Eliot Avenue near the Long Island Expressway (LIE) in Maspeth. CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano said that drivers often speed through the…
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Mar. 29, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the woman who snatched thousands of dollars worth of loot — including cash and expensive jewelry — from a man’s Middle Village residence earlier this month after he invited her into his home in the middle of the night on March 19. Authorities said that…
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