Sept. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin The police are looking for two individuals connected to a violent August robbery in Middle Village. On Saturday, Aug. 24 at 4:55 p.m., a man and woman approached a 29-year-old man in front of 67-27 75th St and demanded his property. According to cops, the victim tried to walk… Read more »
Sept. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin Tomorrow will be the first 9/11 in which students in all public schools across the state will take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost in the tragedy eighteen years ago, thanks to two Queens lawmakers. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill establishing September 11th Remembrance Day… Read more »
Sept. 6, 2019 By Allie Griffin A public hearing to discuss the proposed Glendale homeless shelter will take place in Middle Village next month, according to Queens Community Board 5. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. inside the auditorium at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village. The… Read more »
Sept 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin Board Members of a non-profit cemetery in Middle Village pocketed thousands of dollars meant for the cemetery upkeep, while complaining about a lack of funds, according to a suit filed Tuesday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The suit claims that seven former and current board members… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin The NYC Parks Department dumped smelly sludge into an area of Forest Park last week and only after being caught in the act the agency said it would re-evaluate the practice. The practice came to light when Glendale resident Frank Schorn captured a truck with Parks employees dumping muck… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin The much-heralded Kosciuszko Bridge opened this week and features an expansive bike and pedestrian path — but many bicyclists say the pathway is dangerous to get to since access is via a number of truck-heavy streets. The bridge includes a 20-foot wide bike and pedestrian path, but the lack… Read more »
Aug. 29, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano A new cafe offering specialty coffee, teas, wine, craft beer and Austrian food is set to open in Ridgewood next month. Porcelain, located at 880 Woodward Ave. near Catalpa Avenue, and described as “a living room cafe,” will feature multiple drip and espresso blends from Redefine Coffee, more than… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Ridgewood middle school teacher was arrested yesterday for possession of child pornography — which he bought and traded on the popular mobile payment app Venmo — according to federal authorities. Eric Paulino, who has been a teacher at I.S. 93 in Ridgewood since 2018 (according to multiple reports),… Read more »