Sep. 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League celebrated the opening day of its sixth season on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the James Bohan Hockey Rink in Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village. The festivities kicked off with the New York Islanders holding their Learn to Play program, which…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry The three candidates hoping to succeed term-limited Council Member Robert Holden in District 30 will have to wait until July 1 to learn the outcome of the Democratic primary, as ranked-choice voting tabulations continue. Civic leader Phil Wong emerged as the frontrunner on primary night, securing just over…
May. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPORA) partnered with Amazon’s DYN3 in Middle Village to help revitalize the historic Pullis Farm Cemetery in Juniper Valley Park. With roughly 40 Amazon volunteers, local community stewards and civic leaders on hand, the group transformed what had become an…
May. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Roller Hockey League capped off an unforgettable Mites season last weekend with a playoff run that delivered one thrilling game after another. Featuring players aged 5 to 10, six competitive teams battled it out for the Queens Maloney Cup in a series of matchups that…
May. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway The inaugural Junior Season of the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League came to a dramatic close on Saturday, May 10, with a championship showdown that had fans cheering from start to finish. The final contest was a dramatic showdown between the top-seeded Squirrels and the second-place Hawks,…
May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway In the race to represent District 30 in the New York City Council, the Forest Hills Green Team (FHGT), a local volunteer-driven environmental advocacy group, has officially endorsed candidate Paul Pogozelski. The endorsement comes not too far away from the June 24 primaries, with five candidates running to…
May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ridgewood Democratic Club drew a full house on Friday night for a highly anticipated debate featuring the three Democratic candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat. Held at the club’s historic headquarters at 60-70 Putnam Ave., the event brought together Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ridgewood Democratic Club will welcome four candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat on Friday, April 25, for a public debate ahead of the Democratic primaries. Starting at 7 p.m., Fr. Mike Lopez, Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and Dermot Smyth will answer questions and highlight…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway The new season of the Middle Village Roller Hockey League is kicking off with thrilling matchups and a renewed sense of community spirit as a heartwarming act of generosity has given the league an extra boost of support. On Monday, April 14, the league accepted a sizeable donation of 14…