Nov. 21, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan A candlelight vigil will be held this Friday in memory of Arkadiusz “Arek” Jasinski, a homeless man who was found dead on Forest Avenue in Ridgewood late last week. The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the corner of Forest and Putnam Avenues. The… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2018 By Christian Murray The Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the Select Bus Service that links the Rockaways with Woodside–via Woodhaven and Cross Bay Boulevards–has decreased travel times for riders since its introduction last year. Travel times for bus riders have improved by nearly 10 percent on the Q52/Q53 SBS route, which… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan A man was found dead along Ridgewood’s Forest Avenue Friday morning, according to police. Police found the 44-year-old unconscious and unresponsive in front of 66-95 Forest Ave. after receiving a 911 call at around 9:10 a.m. EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene. While police were unable to… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan A nonprofit with plans to build a supportive and affordable housing project in Glendale has taken the next step towards development, presenting project plans and taking feedback at Community Board 5’s Nov. 14 meeting. WellLife Network, a nonprofit dedicated to helping New Yorkers facing disabilities, mental illness, and addiction,… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Evil Twin Brewing, the Denmark-based beer producer that has long eyed opening a brewery in Ridgewood, will at last open next month after more than two-and-a-half years of work. The brewing company’s permanent location at 1616 George St. marks the first brick-and-mortar home for the company. Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso, who… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Christian Murray Assemblymember Catherine Nolan, perhaps most known in recent years for her staunch opposition to large-scale developments within her district, raised eyebrows earlier this week when she came out in support of Amazon’s plan to build a campus spanning millions of square feet in Long Island City. The longtime assemblymember… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Christian Murray A man who allegedly attacked a gay couple outside a Williamsburg bar in September faces up to 15 years in prison, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Brandon McNamara, 25, of Middle Village, was arraigned Wednesday and charged with second-degree assault as a hate crime, among other charges…. Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for two men involved in the gunpoint robbery of Ridgewood’s Aalba Auto Salvage last week. One of the thieves entered the shop at 151 Woodward Ave. around 2:40 p.m. on Nov. 9, and began asking about car parts. While he was being told by an employee… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan After more than 10 years of closure, the ground floor of the former Ridgewood Theater has reopened as a Blink Fitness gym. The New York City-based chain held its celebratory grand opening today at 55-27 Myrtle Ave., with food, music, and a giveaway of 50 one-year gym memberships to… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2018 By Christian Murray Police have arrested a 28-year-old Glendale resident for the hit-and-run death of a man in Forest Hills that took place Sunday. Irving Duran was arrested at his house Monday after police were able to identify his vehicle and track him down via his registration, police said. Duran has been… Read more »