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Mercedes driver dies after speeding off the Jackie Robinson Parkway and crashing into trees in Queens: NYPD

Mar. 11, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A Virginia man died after allegedly speeding off the Jackie Robinson Parkway and crashing his Mercedes into a road sign and several trees in Queens early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Officers from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a call regarding the single vehicle collision on the…
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Police find knife disguised as comb while arresting Ridgewood man for recklessly driving a moped: NYPD

Mar. 9, 2023 By Julia Moro Officers from the 104th Precinct arrested an individual recklessly operating a moped without a helmet or proper registration while traveling eastbound on Myrtle Avenue and Palmetto Street on Tuesday, March 7, at 11:28 p.m. According to reports, as police attempted to stop the vehicle around 11:30 p.m., the defendant,…
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Ridgewood native, Plaza College student receives 2023 Horizon Scholarship

Mar. 8, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Kathryn Delap, a Ridgewood native and student at Plaza College, was one of the recipients of the 2023 Horizon Scholarship for excellent work in court reporting. Delap, 36, who currently works as a chef, enrolled at Plaza College after receiving a degree at Boston College in 2008. Today, she is…
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New community garden set to open this spring in Ridgewood

Mar. 7, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Ridgewood residents will soon have a new local garden in their community when Sunset Garden, located at Onderdonk Avenue and Willoughby Avenue, opens to the public later this spring. According to Christina Wilkinson of the Juniper Park Civic Association, who has played a pivotal role in the development of the…
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DOT commits to resurface ‘bumpy’ roads in Maspeth

Mar. 3, 2023 Elijah Hamilton After receiving a request made by Queen Community Board 5 (CB 5), the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) committed to resurfacing several “bumpy” roads in Maspeth. According to CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano, Fresh Pond Road between Metropolitan Avenue and Flushing Avenue going north, Fresh Pond Road between 59th…
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Best Queens bars, gastropubs to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023

Mar. 3, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi There’s nothing quite like St. Paddy’s Day in Queens, from pub crawls to lively parades. What makes it even better is getting a drink and some eats before, during or after the parade.  “You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Paddy’s Day, especially if you celebrate in…
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Crook sought in armed robbery of CVS located on Ridgewood/Bushwick border

Mar. 3, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the crook who flashed a knife during the robbery of a CVS located on the Ridgewood/Bushwick border on Monday. Authorities say that the unknown male suspect entered the CVS located at 329 Wyckoff Ave., located on the border of Ridgewood and Bushwick, just before 2…
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