Man Robs Ridgewood Smoke Shop at Gunpoint Sunday, Takes Cash and CBD Products

A Manhattan judge ruled Friday to throw out the New York City education department’s budget and allow the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider how to fund schools this year.

Judge Lyle Frank ruled in favor of two teachers and two parents who filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court last month, claiming that the city violated state law when it approved the education department’s budget for this fiscal year.

Aug. 4, 2022 By Max Murray

The police are looking for a man who broke into a Ridgewood shoe store last month and stole bags, wallets, and cash.

Aug. 3, 2022 By Christian Murray

The NYC Districting Commission is calling on residents to testify as to the proposed new council districts it released last month.

Aug. 2, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A Woodside man who has been blind for most of his life is inspiring members at a local boxing gym to up their game.

Aug. 1, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A man is in critical condition—and is unlikely to survive—after he fell off a moving passenger van in Forest Hills Sunday and hit his head on the pavement, according to police.

July 31, 2022 By Czarinna Andres

The city’s speed cameras will be in operation 24/7 starting Aug. 1.

July 29, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

A 10-day film festival will return to Forest Hills next week with a lineup of more than 120 films.

July 29, 2022 By Christian Murray

Two murals have gone up at the entrance to the footpath at Highland Park—a park that is located on the Brooklyn/Queens border and surrounds the Ridgewood Reservoir.

July 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Police precincts throughout Queens and across the city will celebrate the annual National Night Out Against Crime next Tuesday evening.

July 27, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

The operators of a smoke shop in Middle Village have been busted for illegally selling cannabis and untaxed cigarettes.