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Visitors learn how to build a ‘knight in shining armor’ at Ridgewood warehouse

Apr. 17, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Visitors would never guess that one of New York City’s best-kept secrets hides inside the industrial warehouse at 63 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood: WassonArtistry, creator of medieval European weapons and armor. New York Adventure Club, a New York City-based tour and event company, hosted a tour and demonstration of…
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104COP talks notable upcoming events, public safety issues in Glendale, Maspeth

Apr. 17, 2023 By Anthony Medina A return to the usually cooler venue for the 104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol’s General Membership Meeting at Christ The King High School, was especially fitting for the record breaking day for heat temperatures in New York City, on Thursday, April. 13. The promise of warmer weather this season…
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Queens Community Board 5 introduces new board members

Apr. 14, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Queens Community Board Five (CB 5) welcomed several new members to its board Wednesday night, April 12, during its monthly meeting held at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. The new members include Carol Benovic-Bradley, of Ridgewood; Michael Byc, of Middle Village; Maritza Carmona, of Glendale; Ethan Chan,…
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Behavioral health staff from NYC Health + Hospitals awarded over $500K in debt relief

Apr. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As part of the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program at NYC Health + Hospitals, 16 behavioral health staff members each received donations of between $30,000 and $50,000 in student debt relief Wednesday. In total, $580,000 in debt relief is being given, with another $420,000 in debt relief now available…
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Liberty Park Homeowners launch petition against the MTA B13 proposal

Apr. 12, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Liberty Park Home Owners Association (LPHOA) launched a petition in opposition of the MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Redesign proposal which would potentially change the B13 route to Wyckoff Heights Hospital. The petition states that the altered B13 route could negatively affect the elderly living in the area. “The commuters include workers…
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Community calls on DOT to add speed camera at 78th Avenue in Glendale

Apr. 12, 2023 Elijah Hamilton After several accidents at 78th Avenue and 64th Place in Glendale, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking at the feasibility of installing a speed camera in the area. Christina Sovereign, president of the Liberty Park Home Owners Association (LPHOA), said that there have been at least eight car accidents…
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