Sept. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin Tomorrow will be the first 9/11 in which students in all public schools across the state will take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost in the tragedy eighteen years ago, thanks to two Queens lawmakers. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill establishing September 11th Remembrance Day… Read more »
Sept. 6, 2019 By Allie Griffin A public hearing to discuss the proposed Glendale homeless shelter will take place in Middle Village next month, according to Queens Community Board 5. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. inside the auditorium at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village. The… Read more »
Sept 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin Board Members of a non-profit cemetery in Middle Village pocketed thousands of dollars meant for the cemetery upkeep, while complaining about a lack of funds, according to a suit filed Tuesday by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The suit claims that seven former and current board members… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2019 By Allie Griffin The NYC Parks Department dumped smelly sludge into an area of Forest Park last week and only after being caught in the act the agency said it would re-evaluate the practice. The practice came to light when Glendale resident Frank Schorn captured a truck with Parks employees dumping muck… Read more »
Aug. 31, 2019 By Christian Murray A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in Ridgewood Friday night near his home, police said. Police responded to a call at around 10:50 p.m. that a man had been shot across from 62-44 60th St. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim on the ground with a gunshot wound to… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin The much-heralded Kosciuszko Bridge opened this week and features an expansive bike and pedestrian path — but many bicyclists say the pathway is dangerous to get to since access is via a number of truck-heavy streets. The bridge includes a 20-foot wide bike and pedestrian path, but the lack… Read more »
Aug. 29, 2019 By Ryanne Salzano A new cafe offering specialty coffee, teas, wine, craft beer and Austrian food is set to open in Ridgewood next month. Porcelain, located at 880 Woodward Ave. near Catalpa Avenue, and described as “a living room cafe,” will feature multiple drip and espresso blends from Redefine Coffee, more than… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A 16-year-old girl who went missing in Maspeth on Saturday morning has been found in London, police said. Victoria Grabowski, of 57th Road in Maspeth, went missing from her home at about 10 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 24 and was believed to have flown to London. NYPD Chief of… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Ridgewood middle school teacher was arrested yesterday for possession of child pornography — which he bought and traded on the popular mobile payment app Venmo — according to federal authorities. Eric Paulino, who has been a teacher at I.S. 93 in Ridgewood since 2018 (according to multiple reports),… Read more »
Aug. 28, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A 16-year-old Maspeth girl who went missing on Saturday morning is believed to be in London, police said. Victoria Grabowski, of 57th Road in Maspeth, was last seen inside her home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Police said that she left home with extra clothing and some… Read more »