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District 30 City Council candidate faces backlash over use of campaign funds

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A recent controversy has emerged in the race for New York City Council District 30 as one candidate is facing criticism for using campaign contributions to cover the costs of an overseas conference trip. The spending, which was revealed through filings with the New York City Campaign Finance…

Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate. Council Member Robert Holden, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, and Assembly Members David Weprin, Nily Rozic, and Sam Berger have all endorsed Rajkumar for Public Advocate, lauding…

Queens CB5 meeting on Feb. 12 to address fiscal budget, community events and business permits

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5—which represents Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale—will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with important discussions on the agenda. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Christ the King High School, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. in Middle…

CM Holden’s legislative package includes airport ferry plan, PTSD therapy for veterans and pet food pantry

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden introduced a series of legislative proposals to address a range of urgent concerns impacting New Yorkers’ lives at a New York City Council’s Stated Meeting held on Thursday, Jan. 23. The proposed bills and resolutions address critical issues such as transportation, veteran support, animal…

Council Member Holden demands the City shut down ‘failed’ Cooper Avenue men’s shelter in Glendale

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Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is urging the city to permanently close the Cooper Avenue Rapid Rehousing Center in Glendale, operated by Westhab Inc., citing its controversial track record and significant community opposition. The shelter, located at 78-16 Cooper Ave., has operated as a transitional housing facility for homeless…

City Fresh Market celebrates grand opening, bringing fresh food and community spirit to Ridgewood

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Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway City Fresh Market enjoyed its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 24, with an energetic ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together eager shoppers, elected officials, and community members.  The newly opened market, filling the space once occupied by Rite Aid, marks a new chapter for the Ridgewood community. It offers…

Ridgewood bubble tea shop faces surge in hate incidents and shoplifting, Holden pledges support

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Jan. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has condemned a troubling rise in harassment, shoplifting, and anti-Asian hate incidents targeting Mr. Wish, a popular bubble tea shop in Ridgewood. A group of teenagers has allegedly been terrorizing the business, shouting racial slurs, using profanity, and stealing items, according to Holden’s office.…

Middle Village Roller Hockey and Islanders team up for new youth hockey league in Brooklyn

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Jan. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway Middle Village Roller Hockey has taken a big step toward expanding the sport of hockey beyond traditional roller rinks by co-sponsoring a new ball hockey league in Brooklyn.  The league, which started at Kipp Amp Charter School in Crown Heights, is an exciting initiative to increase accessibility to…