May. 23, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District (BID) kicked off its Taste of Woodhaven event aimed at promoting local restaurants along Jamaica Avenue on Monday, May 22. The weeklong event features 17 dine-in restaurants serving a variety of foods at specialty prices and continues until Monday, May 29. For Caridad Restaurant, on…
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May. 22, 2023 By Anthony Medina The New York Lottery announced a top-prize winning ticket for the May 20 Take 5 Midday drawing was sold in Ridgewood. The winning ticket, worth $19,326.50, was sold at Drink Wine N Liquor INC, on 4705 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood, according to the New York Lottery. TAKE 5 numbers…
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May. 19, 2023 By Christian Murray Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council speaker reached an agreement Thursday that paves the way for a permanent outdoor dining program. The pair have agreed to a bill that would permit sidewalk dining all year round, with roadway dining permitted for eight months of the year. The…
May. 19, 2023 By Julia Moro It’s almost time to kick off the summer and memorialize those who fought for our country. Queens is home to some of the largest and oldest Memorial Day ceremonies in the city. Enjoy one of the many parades across the borough and various events to commemorate the day. Sunday,…
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May. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man is facing life in prison after he was found guilty in Queens Supreme Court for the cold case killing of a 31-year-old man found naked and bludgeoned in his Ridgewood home in 2011, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on May 19. Gerald Griffin, 46, of…
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May. 19, 2023 Elijah Hamilton A renovation project at Starr Playground, located at 209 Onderdonk Ave. in Ridgewood, is expected to be completed by October, according to the city’s Parks Department. According to the Parks Department, the playground’s children’s play area will incorporate new, all-inclusive play equipment for children ages 2 to 5 and 5…
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May. 19, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police on May 19 announced the arrest of a man who has been charged with murder after his wife was found dead inside of their Woodhaven residence Wednesday night. Authorities say that Ovidio Porras, 86, is facing charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence and criminal contempt in connection…
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May. 18, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton Cars with fake license plates were a major topic of discussion during the May 16 104th Precinct Community Council meeting held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 83-17 78th Ave. in Glendale. One resident claimed that many residents had cars with plates from different states parking in her driveway….
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May. 18, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are investigating the death of an elderly woman whose body was found at the bottom of a staircase inside of her Woodhaven residence on Wednesday night. Officers from the 102nd Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious woman inside of a 91st Street home at approximately…
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May. 17, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Queens Councilman Robert Holden introduced a bill last week that would require the city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to post an interactive map on its website with information related to shelters across the city. According to Holden, this bill will provide essential information, which will include addresses and the…
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