Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway In the competitive race for the District 30 City Council seat, candidate Paul Pogozelski continues to build support, emphasizing public safety, neighborhood revitalization and small business growth as key priorities. On Thursday, March 6, Pogozelski hosted a campaign fundraiser at Ocean Prime Bar and Restaurant, located at 64-14…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The future of Transfiguration Church in Maspeth is in jeopardy, and residents will soon have the chance to learn more and voice their concerns at a critical town meeting. Organized by the Juniper Park Civic Association, the meeting will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting online applications for its annual college scholarship program, offering four $3,000 awards to high-achieving students. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of Italian-American heritage. Each year, the conference awards two academic…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is partnering with the FDNY and the Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) to host a free CPR training session and empower local residents with life-saving skills. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, at noon during the WRBA’s monthly meeting at Emanuel United…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a suspect who allegedly threatened a bus rider with a box cutter during an attempted robbery in Glendale in broad daylight on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4. The 19-year-old man was riding a Q54 MTA bus near…
Mar. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new art gallery named Ptolemy is quickly becoming a cultural cornerstone in Glendale, and its owner, Patrick Reynolds, is determined to make it a space that speaks to both artists and the community. After opening in late 2024, the gallery is poised for a significant year ahead…
Mar. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Southeast Queens residents were indicted in a deed theft and forgery scam that stole more than $1.5 million from a vulnerable and elderly man in South Ozone Park, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced last week. Satwattie Martinez, 58, of South Ozone Park, and her co-defendant…
Mar. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is teaming up with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to host a valuable resource event for TLC-licensed drivers in the Woodhaven community. The event, known as Van Hailin’, will take place at Monsignor Mulz Hall, located at 88-08 Jamaica Ave. in…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway A “lesson in selflessness” unfolded at IS 73 in Maspeth when a teacher received a life-saving kidney transplant from a colleague he barely knew. Maggie Goodman, 34, of East Atlantic Beach, Long Island, heard about her fellow teacher’s kidney struggle when she saw a post from his mother…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Middle Village residents witnessed a spirited debate on Thursday, Feb. 20, as candidates for City Council District 30 vied for their support at the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPOA) meeting, outlining their campaign priorities and vision for the district. MVPOA President Paul Pogozelski, who is…