Jun. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina A legislative effort to abolish the horse carriage industry is underway at the New York City Council, with Council Member Robert Holden reigniting leaders to enact change. The death of a horse named Ryder, who collapsed after working for hours under 84-degree heat in the middle of a New…
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Queens neighborhoods experience decline in new homes entering contracts: report
Jun. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall While much of New York City saw an increase in homes entering contract from May 2023 to May 2024, Queens was an exception to this trend, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. When a home is ‘in contract’, it means an offer to buy…
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Three muggers sought for punching and robbing an M train rider in Glendale: NYPD
Jun. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for three muggers who assaulted an M train rider at a Glendale subway station in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 16.
Cyclist sought for endangering the welfare of a child in Richmond Hill: NYPD
Jun. 21, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill are looking for a cyclist who rode up alongside a 9-year-old girl and tried to engage her in conversation at around 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 13.
Ridgewood yoga studio partners with Cholita Coffee and historical society to celebrate one-year anniversary
Jun. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Ridgewood Yoga studio making hospitality workers its top priority in spreading wellness, is celebrating its first anniversary this month alongside fellow neighborhood businesses. Everyone Yoga, located at 922 Onderdonk Ave., is hosting a series of events beginning Thursday, June 20, to highlight their one year in the neighborhood…
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Retro Fitness offers fee entry through June 23 at five Queens locations in celebration of Juneteenth
Jun. 20, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In celebration of Juneteenth, Retro Fitness is offering free entry into their gyms through June 23 across all their locations, including the five in Queens. Anyone in the borough looking to work out or check out their facilities can go to any of the locations listed below: 113-5 Springfield…
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National Grid Shares energy efficiency tips to help beat the Summertime heat
Jun. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina A heat wave has swept over New York City neighborhoods ahead of the first day of summer, with residents limiting their outdoor activities and searching for cool places to rest. National Grid, the electricity, natural gas, and energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout New York…
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Mayor launches billion dollar investment in NYC pools amid calls to extend pool season
Jun. 19, 2024 By ishkurhan June 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With increasingly hotter summers expected in years to come, the city announced a massive investment in NYC pools this week shortly before dozens of pools are scheduled to open for the season on June 26. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department… Read more »
Man sought for stealing a scooter near a Middle Village fast food restaurant after slugging its rider: NYPD
Jun. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a suspect who punched out a 47-year-old man, threatened to shoot him and stole his scooter in Middle Village more than a week ago.
Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League crowns Thunder Trucks as Spring Season champions
Jun. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina The second season of the Middle Village Roller Hockey League has officially ended this month, with a newly named champion team winning the league’s first-ever Spring Season games. The Thunder Trucks defeated the reigning MVP Champions, the High Flyers, to take home the Queens Moloney Cup on Sunday, June…
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