Tag: Ridgewood

Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival returns for a second year this September

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Aug. 14, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival (R.O.F.F.) returns this September for its second year, bringing over 30 screenings of unconventional yet exceptional films to the heart of Ridgewood. The film festival is set to take place at the Stone Circle Theatre, located at 59-14 70th Ave., within the Ridgewood…

Queens’ first full-service animal shelter opens in Ridgewood, honoring late Council Member Paul Vallone

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Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A first-of-its-kind full-service animal shelter in Queens has officially opened in Ridgewood today, bringing a much-needed service to the greater city that is constantly struggling to find homes for pets.  The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City opened the full-service shelter facility at 19-06 Flushing Ave.,…

Look out Pickleball! NYC’s first official Disc Golf course comes to Brooklyn-Queens park

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York City’s first official Disc Golf course has found a home at Highland Park, providing Brooklyn and Queens residents with a free outdoor space this summer to experience the unique sport. The 10-hole course required months of planning, negotiating and coordinating—involving groups and organizations such as the…

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Jun. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry

Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are looking for a man who snatched a cell phone from a 15-year-old girl who was onboard a southbound L train last week.

Ridgewood and Glendale commemorate Memorial Day with time-honored parade

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May. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina A tradition that has stood the test of time in Ridgewood and Glendale once again brought thousands of patriots to Myrtle Avenue on Monday, May 27, to celebrate and commemorate the lives of U.S. military service members on Memorial Day. This year marks the 86th anniversary of the Myrtle…
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Ridgewood and Brooklyn residents rally to demand end to Palestinian violence

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May. 21, 2024 By Anthony Medina and Lloyd Mitchell An organized march and rally took place on Sunday, May 19, with hundreds of residents taking to the streets of Ridgewood and Brooklyn, calling for an end to the killing of Palestinians and a resolution to the conflict. The unified Pro-Palestine demonstration was held just days…
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Queens Borough President endorses Johanna Carmona for the 37th Assembly District race

May 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Johanna Carmona for the New York State Assembly, significantly boosting her campaign in the competitive race for the 37th Assembly District encompassing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Blissville, Hunters Point, Middle Village and Ridgewood. Richards’ endorsement is a key development in… Read more »

Free community yoga sessions return to Ridgewood in May

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Apr. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, in collaboration with Rufin French Yoga and the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation, has announced the return of the popular “Yoga at Grover” program to Grover Cleveland Playground in Ridgewood. Now in its fourth year, this community initiative offers free yoga classes designed to promote health…
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