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CM Holden applauds initiative to combat ‘growing menace’ of illegal scooters and mopeds in Glendale and Ridgewood

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Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden praised the success of a recent operation targeting illegal scooters and mopeds, which took place on Nov. 19. The operation was a collaboration between the Queens District Attorney’s office, the NYPD’s 104th Precinct, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV), and…

Queens shooting at lounge leaves man seriously wounded: cops

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Nov. 9, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Police in Queens are looking for the gunman who shot a man inside a lounge early on Saturday morning. Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened at about 4:21 a.m. on Nov. 9 at the Lotus Lounge located at 66-48 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. The location abuts the…

Gunman sought in Glendale lounge shooting on Saturday that left man wounded: NYPD

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Police in Queens are looking for the gunman who shot a man inside a lounge early on Saturday morning. Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened at about 4:21 a.m. on Nov. 9 at the Lotus Lounge located at 66-48 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. The location abuts the headquarters of FDNY Engine Co. 286/Ladder…

Taqueria Al Pastor opens on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood

Taqueria Al Pastor

Oct. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new Mexican restaurant has spiced up Myrtle Avenue, offering authentic tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and more. Taqueria Al Pastor, located at 55-30 Myrtle Ave., opened on Aug. 31 at the former site of the  Dominican restaurant Listo el Chimi, much to the delight of its familiar customers. Tacos…

Rajkumar leads SBS commissioner on tour of small businesses on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood

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Oct. 11, 2023 By Anthony Medina On the thoroughfare that is Myrtle Avenue, there’s a mixture of cars and pedestrians that seemingly encompass every inch of space. Along the iconic avenue are mostly small businesses that are a testament to the resilience of Ridgewood and the surrounding area. Although long-lasting and capable, the small businesses…
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