Oct. 21, 2024 By Colum Motherway Fall festivities brought a lively celebration to Queens on Saturday, Oct. 19, as Council Member Joann Ariola and the Detective Brian “Smiles” Simonsen Foundation hosted a family-friendly event at Victory Field in Woodhaven. The afternoon was packed with games, music and seasonal treats, drawing both children and their…
Oct. 19, 2024 By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society It’s always fascinating to reflect on how our neighborhoods evolve over time, especially when iconic businesses come and go. The recent closure of Kmart’s last full-sized store in the U.S. is a reminder of the ever-changing retail landscape. But did you know that Woodhaven…
Oct. 18, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction has been put on hold for a 17-story mixed-use building at 3-50 St. Nicholas Ave. in Ridgewood. Known as The Ridgewood, this tower will be the tallest structure in Ridgewood. It will cover 284,000 square feet. In addition to 97,000 of that square footage being dedicated to…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Maspeth Lions Club will host its annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade along Grand Avenue on Oct. 31, giving hundreds of children in the neighborhood the chance to show off their best Halloween costumes. Ellen Marchese, president of the Maspeth Lions Club, said the organization expects around 200 local…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are looking for the perpetrator who attacked and robbed a 13-year-old boy in broad daylight on board an M train on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The youngster was riding in a southbound M subway car approaching the Seneca…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYPD has confirmed that a local veterinary hospital euthanized an injured 8-year-old pit bull last night after it was found abandoned in Glendale earlier that day, suffering from advanced Stage 4 mammary cancer. The dog, which caregivers called Star, was found tied to a tree with severe…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Ridgewood Branch of the Queens Public Library is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. Since opening its doors on Oct. 15, 1929, the library at 20-12 Madison St. has been a cornerstone for learning and community engagement in Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Library holds a special place in…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local mobile bakery is bringing a delectable taste of Transylvania to Queens residents. Radu Sirbu, a Middle Village local, owns Twister Cake Bakery, a mobile bakery specializing in twister cake, a popular street food found in Hungary and Romania. Sirbu said the twister cake is reminiscent of…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over the course of three days this month, over 270 notable sites across the five boroughs will open for the public to take a behind-the-scenes look as part of the Open House New York Weekend. The annual festival is organized by Open House New York, a nonprofit organization…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre held its annual free outdoor dance festival at LaRussa Studio, located at 66-85 73rd Pl. in Middle Village, on Sunday, Oct. 6. Organized thanks to support from Council Member Robert Holden, Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., the Material for the Arts,…