Ridgewood Apartment Fire Leaves Five Injured: FDNY

Mar. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry

In the annual right of spring known as the “budget dance,” the heads of New York City’s three public library systems testified Monday at the City Council to call on the city to reverse a planned $36.2 million proposed budget cuts that would impact hours of service, fewer programs and classes.

Mar. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Tuesday, March 21, announced the indictment on 33 suspected gang members for murder and gun violence charges. In addition to the indictments being made, 34 firearms were confiscated from the defendants, including two ghost guns.

Mar. 21, 2023 Elijah Hamilton

In preparation for Tax Day on Tuesday, April 18, the office of State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr will bring representatives from the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to his Middle Village office to inform residents about NYC Free Tax Prep services and other programs on Wednesday, April 5, located at 66-85 73rd Pl from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Mar. 20, 2023 Elijah Hamilton

A study conducted by the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) found that the intersection of 78th Avenue and 74th Street in Glendale meets the criteria to implement multiway stop traffic signage, according to a letter sent to Queens Community Board 5 District Manager Gary Giordano.

Mar. 20, 2023 By Julia Moro

The New York Lottery announced a top prize-winning was sold in Maspeth.

Mar. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry

With the Democratic primary just over three months away, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to pile up endorsements from organized labor unions in her re-election bid.

Mar. 18, 2023 By The Old Timer

It’s not everyday that you can find a Ridgewood church with a “for sale” sign on the front, but that’s what’s happened at the former St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Mar. 17, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton

The 104th Precinct’s commanding officer told Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) members Thursday night that the command was working hard to battle not only crime, but also various quality-of-life complaints across Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village.

Mar. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry

The New York Landmarks Conservancy announced that the $24 million restoration of the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park will be a recipient of the 2023 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards next month, which recognizes individuals, organizations and building owners for their contributions to the city.

Mar. 17, 2023 By amNY News

As if the saga of George Santos wasn’t bad enough for New York politics, along came Assembly Member Juan Ardila.