Sep. 11, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center, located at 19-06 Flushing Ave. in Ridgewood, marked its first official opening day on Tuesday, Sept. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Paul Vallone advocated for the creation of animal shelters in every borough while representing City Council District 19 neighborhoods,…
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A first-of-its-kind full-service animal shelter in Queens has officially opened in Ridgewood today, bringing a much-needed service to the greater city that is constantly struggling to find homes for pets. The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City opened the full-service shelter facility at 19-06 Flushing Ave.,…
Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City is expected to open a first-of-its-kind, full-service animal shelter in Ridgewood, according to an announcement made by ACC President and Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock on Wednesday, Mar. 13. At a recent Community Board 5 general meeting, an informative presentation unveiled key details of the forthcoming 50,000-square-foot facility. Highlights included innovative building infrastructure designed to enhance pet care and the promise of new job opportunities. The new full-service shelter facility, located at 19-06 Flushing Avenue, at the intersection of Flushing and Woodward Avenues, is expected…
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