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Suspect remains at large after months-long burglary spree throughout Queens
Police are still searching for a suspect believed to be involved in a widespread burglary pattern in southern Queens that has lasted for two months. According to authorities, the crime spree involves 11 break-ins between the 102nd and 106th precincts and thousands of dollars in stolen cash and jewelry. The first incident on July 22 between … → Read More
Lawsuit between the Brooklyn Diocese and a Queens high school 'back to square one' after latest ruling
Christ the King High School (CTK) and Middle Village Preparatory Charter School (MVP) have tallied yet another win in their legal battle with the Diocese of Brooklyn to keep the charter school alive. On Sept. 19, the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division voted unanimously to reverse a previous ruling from a lower court that would … → Read More
Street renamed in honor of fallen firefighter at emotional ceremony in Glendale
The corner of 66th Place and Myrtle Avenue in Glendale will forever bear the name of Firefighter William N. Tolley after a ceremony was held on Sept. 26 to honor and remember the fallen hero. Hundreds of firefighters joined Tolley’s family inside the firehouse of Engine Company 286/Ladder Company 135, where Mayor Bill de Blasio, Fire … → Read More
New study reveals that tap water in Ridgewood area has highest lead levels in all of Queens
Ridgewood residents may want to think twice before drinking a glass of unfiltered water from the sink. A new study revealed that the neighborhood, along with Glendale and Maspeth, has the highest levels of lead in its tap water in all of Queens. Based on water testing data from 2006 through 2016, the September 2018 … → Read More
Capital One Bank shuts down six Queens branches, citing trend toward online banking
As commerce continues to shift away from brick-and-mortar locations toward the internet, Capital One has announced that six branches throughout Queens were shuttered over the weekend. According to a spokesperson for the bank, customers were notified in June that their branch would be closing on either Sept. 21 or 22. The following six Capital One branches … → Read More
Local Assemblyman calls for safety improvements from DOT after fatal accident in Woodhaven
Updated on Sept. 24 at 1:30 p.m. In response to a deadly accident in Woodhaven on Sept. 20, one local lawmaker is calling for more safety improvements to one of the busiest intersections in the area. Assemblyman Mike Miller released a statement hours after a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing Woodhaven Boulevard along … → Read More
Residential building with a museum inside to be built on vacant lot in Elmhurst
A new residential building is on the horizon in Elmhurst complete with a museum on the first floor, according to permits filed through the Department of Buildings. The building will rise on a currently empty lot at 47-11 90th St., a triangular patch of land tucked away between mixed-use buildings on Corona Avenue to the south and the tracks … → Read More
Pedestrian fatally struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy Woodhaven intersection
Updated on Sept. 20 at 2:55 p.m. A woman has died after being struck by a car while crossing Woodhaven Boulevard on Thursday morning. According to law enforcement sources, the incident took place at approximately 5:50 a.m on Sept. 20 as the victim, an unidentified woman in her 60s, walked westbound on Jamaica Avenue at Woodhaven … → Read More
Residents quiz 104th Precinct's commander at meeting about deadly Maspeth police-involved shooting
Deputy Inspector John Mastronardi, commanding officer of the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood, had only been home for an hour and a half after laying his friend and fellow officer, Joe Simone, to rest on Sept. 17 when he received the call. Police officers had been involved in a deadly shooting within his command. Yet, no officers from the … → Read More
Community raises thousands for Queens police officer's family after his unexpected death
Queens residents have once again come together to show its generosity and support for one of its own during a time of sadness after the recent, sudden passing of Police Officer Joseph Simone, a longtime veteran of the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood. Simone passed away on Sept. 11 after a medical emergency, and two days later a … → Read More
New Ridgewood youth art program aims to find creative uses for vacant storefronts
A group of Ridgewood youth will help showcase local artists while raising awareness about the vacant storefronts on the neighborhood’s commercial corridors this weekend at the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District’s (BID) Fall Street Festival. The Sept. 23 festival will feature “The Ridgewood Art Extravaganza,” an exhibit showcasing work from local artists through a partnership between … → Read More
Phone threat about shooter at Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood was unfounded: cops
Updated on Sept. 18 at 3:45 p.m. Police have determined that a potential threat to Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood phoned into 911 on Tuesday morning was unfounded, according to law enforcement sources. Authorities confirmed that a concerned resident placed a 911 call at approximately 6:57 a.m. on Sept. 18 and said that a person was going to … → Read More
Coptic Orthodox Pope brings 'tears of joy' in visit to consecrate a Ridgewood church
The parishioners of St. Mary & St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church in Ridgewood treated Sept. 14 as if it were a holiday, taking the day off from work to witness the arrival of their holiest figure. On the second day of a weeks-long trip to the U.S., Pope Tawadros II, leader of the Coptic Orthodox … → Read More
Police accuse man of homicide for hitting a bicyclist with an ATV in Ridgewood
A homeless man has been arrested for running into and killing a bicyclist with an ATV on a Ridgewood street in August in a case that police have ruled as a homicide. Police apprehended Sean Martin, 24, on Sept. 14, nearly three weeks after the collision at the intersection of Woodbine Street and Seneca Avenue on … → Read More
Glendale homeless shelter site could become a school instead, councilman tells Board 5
In the first Community Board 5 meeting since the summer recess — during which a possible plan for a homeless shelter in Glendale resurfaced — local elected officials and members of the community finally got the chance to address the topic. While Councilman Robert Holden and Senator Joseph Addabbo both continued to vocalize their opposition to the … → Read More
Ridgewood building named in citywide lawsuit against three illegal hotel operators
In a citywide crackdown against illegal hotel operations, the mayor’s office announced on Sept. 12 that it has filed a lawsuit against three defendants with seven buildings in question, one of which is in Ridgewood. According to a press release from the mayor’s office, 1712 Menahan St. is one of seven buildings used by the defendants … → Read More
Ridgewood-based parish finds a new home after being cast away by local church
An independent Catholic parish in Ridgewood that was recently asked to leave its host church has found a new home for its services in the neighborhood. The All Saints American Old Catholic Community will now hold its masses and provide services for the poor and homeless at the Covenant Lutheran Church on Catalpa Avenue and … → Read More
LIRR opens extended platforms at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens stations
Riders of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens may see less congestion and fewer delays after the two stations recently opened extended platforms. According to the announcement made on Sept. 12 by LIRR President Phillip Eng, the work began on July 23 and was completed within seven weeks. Each … → Read More
New study lists Corona, Ridgewood, Glendale among neighborhoods with the most millennials in the country
Several Queens neighborhoods rank among the nation’s leaders in millennial population, according to a new study by RENTCafe released on Monday. The study analyzed the most recent U.S. Census data available for ZIP codes in the 30 biggest cities in the United States to determine which have seen the biggest increase in millennials over the past … → Read More
Sweet new venture by familiar Whitestone business owner finds success in its first year
With its first year in the books, a new Whitestone business owned by a familiar face is already building a reputation as one of the sweetest spots in town. In fact, inside Shake ‘n Swirl at the Whitestone Plaza along 154th Street, a customer could be overheard telling owner Jimmy Coady that it was by far … → Read More