May. 5, 2023 By Bill Parry In addition to an increase in seizures of illegal motorcycles and ATVs and constant vigilance against catalytic converter thieves in recent weeks, police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood also had some unique collars. Patrol officers investigating a domestic dispute in the neighborhood on May 3 arrested a man…
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May. 5, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton The New York City Parks Department held a community input meeting via Zoom on May 3 to gather public feedback on the potential designs for the reconstruction of “Uncle” Vito F. Maranzano Glendale Playground and Baseball Field 7 at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village. According to a representative…
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May. 4, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A city program designed to assist small business owners in navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of running shop in Gotham has helped over 2,200 small businesses across the city avoid roughly $22 million in fines and violations since Mayor Eric Adams took office, amNewYork Metro has learned.
May. 4, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Members of the Senate Queens Delegation were successful in playing a pivotal role in removing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial statewide Housing Compact from the final state budget that would have had a significantly negative impact on the Queens community. In January, Hochul introduced the housing proposal that would have made sweeping…
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May. 4, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The NYC Parks Department has made several safety improvements at the Forest Park entrance near Myrtle Avenue in Glendale to prevent vehicles from driving into the park. According to a spokesperson from the NYC Parks Department, solar-powered lights were installed to increase visibility, and steel bollards were installed to prevent…
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May. 4, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Loud music, ATVs and dirtbikes, and a crackdown on illegal smoke shops were just some of the quality-of-life issues discussed during the Queens Borough Board meeting with NYPD officials on Monday, May 1, regarding crime and public safety. The Queens Borough Board meeting, chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan…
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May. 2, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The Knights of Columbus in Glendale are partnering with Bridge to Life to hold a baby shower throughout May at St. Pancras Roman Catholic Church, collecting baby and toddler supplies for moms and moms-to-be. According to Joe Falce, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the church is currently accepting…
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May. 1, 2023 Elijah Hamilton On Saturday, June 24, residents are invited to Juniper Valley Park to celebrate Relay for Life of Middle Village‘s 20th anniversary. Rooted in Middle Village for 20 years, The Rally for Life of Middle Village has run numerous fundraisers to help the American Cancer Society (ACS), whose goal is to…
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May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
Rarely does a street co-naming ceremony provide a cathartic moment for some of the city’s most potent leaders, but that is precisely what occurred in Southeast Queens on Friday.
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Chamber of Commerce welcomed five new members to its board of directors on April 25. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Bourbon Street in Bayside as part of the chamber’s annual meeting and elections of officers and directors.