Anthony Giudice
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New York, United States
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Ridgewood and Maspeth after-school students celebrate Thanksgiving feast
Last week, elementary school students enrolled in the Ridgewood YMCA and Maspeth Town Hall after-school programs celebrated Thanksgiving together with their families and YMCA staff at P.S. 305 Learners and Leaders. On Friday, Nov. 17, children from both after-school programs joined a YMCA Zumba instructor for a dance session before being served dinner from a … → Read More
Glendale students get in the holiday spirit with shoebox donations for children overseas
The students at Redeemer Lutheran School, located at 69-26 Cooper Ave. in Glendale, are helping to make the holidays special for children overseas. All the students at the school — which goes from pre-K all the way to eighth grade — participated in the annual Operation Christmas Child donation program as part of Samaritan’s Purse, … → Read More
Detectives who took two guns off the streets honored as ‘Cops of the Month’ during Ridgewood meeting
A pair of detectives took home this month’s “Cop of the Month” award during the 104th Precinct Community Council (104PCC) meeting at the precinct command in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The precinct’s commander, Captain John Mastronardi, presented Detectives Christopher Gerardi and Jeffery Rogers from the Detective Bureau with “Cop of the Month” honors for … → Read More
Speed bumps earmarked for narrow street outside of Maspeth Town Hall
A narrow two-way street in Maspeth that is accessed by numerous children, families and other residents on a daily basis is set to receive a pair of speed bumps to help calm the traffic in that area. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced in a letter to Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley that Community … → Read More
Maspeth author of homelessness book to host book signing event in Woodside next month
You can come out and meet the author of the book that aims to break down the causes of the city’s growing homelessness crisis at a book signing in Woodside next month. Crystal Wolfe, author of “Our Invisible Neighbors” and a Maspeth resident, will be speaking on the myths surrounding homelessness, some of the main causes … → Read More
Ridgewood Reservoir will soon be added to the state Wetlands Map, preserving the site
After years of advocacy by local elected officials, residents, and environmental experts, the Ridgewood Reservoir will soon be added to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Wetlands Maps as a designated wetland. In a letter to Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, a staunch supporter of making the Ridgewood Reservoir a wetland, DEC Commissioner Basil … → Read More
21-unit building in Bushwick sold for $7.5 million, could set the stage for higher prices in Ridgewood
With real estate prices continuing to rise in Ridgewood and many other communities in Queens, neighboring Bushwick is in the midst of its own skyrocketing market, as an apartment building was recently sold for more than $7 million. A huge 21-unit apartment building located at 41 Jefferson St. has sold for $7.5 million, according to … → Read More
Research your ancestor’s occupation at this genealogy event at the Onderdonk House in Ridgewood
If you have ever been curious about what jobs your ancestors had in order to help pay the bills, then this lecture at Ridgewood’s Onderdonk House this weekend is perfect for you. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society (GRHS) has invited Anthony Laurino to the Onderdonk House, located at 1820 Flushing Ave., … → Read More
Middle Village and Ridgewood roller hockey rinks to get much-needed renovations next spring
Roller hockey players in Middle Village and Ridgewood can raise their sticks in celebration as two parks in the neighborhoods have been earmarked for much-needed renovations. The rinks at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village and Mafera Park on the Glendale/Ridgewood border have been included in a multi-site contract to upgrade hockey rinks throughout Queens. … → Read More
Come sample some of the borough’s diverse foods at the annual Taste of Ridgewood event
The Ridgewood YMCA will be honoring a local police officer during their annual Taste of Ridgewood event later this month. On Thursday, Nov. 30, more than 20 local restaurants representing the borough’s diverse cultures will bring a sample of their menus for attendees to try throughout the night at the Taste of Ridgewood event at the … → Read More
Glendale residents press city for speed bumps and stop signs to prevent accidents
Residents of the Liberty Park section of Glendale are calling on the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to install speed bumps and stop signs as the agency continues its safety improvement project in the area. As part of the Cypress Hills safety improvement project, Jason Banrey, the DOT Queens deputy borough commissioner, informed residents at the … → Read More
New law allows vets and others with PTSD to take part in New York’s medical marijuana program
New York is looking to help veterans and others who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a new law — supported by a Queens lawmaker — has been signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo allowing them to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program. As the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military … → Read More
Glendale freight railyard gets a new locomotive that's quieter and less-polluting
A new, low-emission locomotive will be coming to the Fresh Pond Railyard in Glendale thanks to the Locomotive Repower Project, which aims to redesign and repower conventional freight locomotives with state-of-the-art low-emissions diesel technologies. This project is a partnership between the city Department of Sanitation (DSNY), New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) and Waste Management of … → Read More
City touts launch of newest ‘Select Bus’ route along Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined city agencies on Monday in praising the launch of New York City’s newest Select Bus Service (SBS) route along Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards, as the Q52 and Q53 buses became the latest routes to be included in the project. The Woodhaven/Cross Bay SBS route is the 15th of its … → Read More
Community board takes first steps to rezone Ridgewood’s residential and manufacturing districts
With more and more large-scale developments being built all across Ridgewood, the members of Community Board 5 (CB 5) are looking to again rezone parts of the neighborhood to preserve the historic look and feel of the buildings in the community. During the board’s Nov. 8 meeting at Christ the King High School in Middle … → Read More
Grand Street Bridge to remain closed between Maspeth and Brooklyn for urgent repairs
Everyone looking to go from Maspeth to Brooklyn over the Grand Street Bridge this week will need to find another route, as the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Bridges has extended the bridge’s full closure for urgent repairs. According to a notice sent out by DOT, the Grand Street Bridge, which … → Read More
Another mixed-use building in Ridgewood on sale for millions of dollars
As winter slowly approaches, the real estate market in Ridgewood remains red hot, as a three-story mixed-use building on Fresh Pond Road is on the market for more than $2 million. According to Greiner-Maltz Investment Properties, which is offering the site, the three-story, 5,712-square-foot building located at 71-12 Fresh Pond Rd. contains seven apartment units … → Read More
Queens still waiting for paper ballot tally to decide the close 30th Council District race
The future of Queens’ 30th Council District remains in limbo as Election Night results were just too close to call between two-term incumbent Elizabeth Crowley and Middle Village civic leader Robert Holden, and residents may be waiting for a while to see who their next Council representative will be. With all the scanners reporting in … → Read More
Help raise money for cancer research during chicken wing eating contest at Glendale restaurant
Hungry contestants will gather at The Avenue Bar & Grill in Glendale later this month to fill their stomachs for a good cause. On Friday, Nov. 17, The Avenue Bar & Grill will host the annual King of the Wing chicken wing eating contest to help raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Middle Village … → Read More
Here's how Queens voted in the still undecided 30th City Council race between Crowley and Holden
As seemingly all of Queens awaits the final ballots to be tallied in the lone holdout from Tuesday’s Election Day race — the 30th Council District race between two-term incumbent Elizabeth Crowley and Middle Village civic leader Robert Holden — here is how the district voted. Only 20,309 votes were cast at the ballot box … → Read More