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New ceramics studio to open in Ridgewood as new hub for Queens ceramicists and sculptors

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Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new ceramics studio set to open in Ridgewood in September is offering 8-week courses, classes, and memberships for those looking to channel their creativity. Scratch Ceramics, located at 658 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood, is a new arts destination for ceramicists and sculptors in Queens. It’s an educational…

Urgent manhunt underway for suspect who sexually assaulted a young girl after abducting her from a Queens Village supermarket: NYPD

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Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…

Queens steals the spotlight with authentic flavors during NYC Restaurant Week

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Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…

Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft

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Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Queens District Attorney’s Office held an informational webinar earlier this week on deed protection and squatter prevention geared toward homeowners.  It was scheduled in partnership with Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who represents Howard Beach and Rockaway. The Assembly Member shared that her constituents frequently ask about…

Queens Community Board 5 returns from summer break on Sept. 10

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Aug. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 — which represents Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale — returns from its summer break with a general board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The board meeting is scheduled to take place at Christ the King High School cafeteria, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave.,…

Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

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Aug. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has announced his conditional support for Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan, which would update the city’s zoning laws and make it easier to build affordable housing units and convert office buildings to housing. The city estimates that the proposal could…

NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force seeks suspect after antisemitic graffiti found in Woodhaven

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Aug. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is looking for a vandal who sprayed anti-Semitic graffiti in Woodhaven just after midnight on Wednesday, Aug 14. Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill reported that the unidentified man was in the vicinity of 91st Street and Jamaica Avenue, where…

New business coming to Onderdonk Avenue stirs curiosity and speculation in Ridgewood

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Aug. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new business setting up shop at the corner of Onderdonk Avenue and Cornelia Street has sparked anticipation, as Ridgewood residents speculate about what amenities it will bring to the community. The storefront, showcasing the name “Ask Alita” on its front-facing window at 817 Onderdonk Ave., occupies the…