Apr. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway The race for the District 30 City Council seat has grown increasingly contentious, with candidate Paul Pogozelski at odds with current Council Member Robert Holden and his Chief of Staff, Daniel Kurzyna, over allegations of misinformation and associations with past political figures. Tensions escalated following a report by…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa addressed a full house on Thursday, April 3, at a forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA). Sliwa opened by addressing a topic dominating the city’s political conversation that day: Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to leave the Democratic Party…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is organizing two important community events later this month aimed at empowering the public, improving personal safety, and enhancing overall well-being. On Thursday, April 24, Addabbo will host a free interactive self-defense training class as part of his efforts to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway Five candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat faced off during a lively and, at times, contentious forum hosted by the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association (POCA) on Thursday, April 3. The event, held at Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, drew a packed audience of residents eager…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden announced on Thursday, April 3, that the Mayor’s Office has confirmed the closure of two controversial migrant shelters in his district. The emergency shelters, located at the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood and the Rabbinical Seminary in Maspeth, will cease operations in June 2025.…
Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden spearheaded a rally on Wednesday, April 2, to oppose the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128. The rally, which brought together local residents, political leaders, and concerned parents, demonstrated…
Apr. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway A Queens-based arts foundation is once again offering local visual artists a chance to receive direct financial support through its Spring Micro Grant Cycle. The Tallichet Freedman Foundation (TTFF) has announced that applications for its Spring 2025 Micro Grant are open throughout the month of April. The grants…
Apr. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway Community Board 5 will come together on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. for a monthly meeting at Christ the King High School, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. in Middle Village. A central focus of this meeting will be a public hearing regarding a proposed traffic change for…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Greater Ridgewood Historical Society (GRHS) and the family of Helen Ries will gather to celebrate her life and legacy with the dedication of the John R. Ries and Helen Ries Memorial Picnic Grove at the Vander Ende Onderdonk House Museum on Saturday, April 5, at noon. This…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) hosted an open house at the Ridgewood Library on March 27 to present detailed plans for the Interborough Express (IBX), a major new rail project designed to improve transit connectivity between Brooklyn and Queens. The IBX would make use of a 14-mile-long freight…