Apr. 12, 2023 Elijah Hamilton After several accidents at 78th Avenue and 64th Place in Glendale, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking at the feasibility of installing a speed camera in the area. Christina Sovereign, president of the Liberty Park Home Owners Association (LPHOA), said that there have been at least eight car accidents…
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Cops seek group of suspects who have been scamming seniors at ATMs in Queens, throughout NYC
Apr. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct have been searching for a group of men who robbed a 60-year-old man at a Maspeth bank in February, but it turns out the NYPD is hunting for the same crew who have allegedly been targeting seniors at ATMs across New York City over…
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Dunkin’ reopens Fresh Pond Road location in Ridgewood after six-week renovation project
Apr. 10, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins located at Fresh Pond Road between Eliot Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood reopened to the public recently after closing its doors for six weeks for renovations and remodeling. The location has been a part of the Ridgewood community since opening nearly 20 years ago….
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Crook puts 81-year-old woman in a chokehold during bank robbery in Glendale
Apr. 7, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb The NYPD’s 104th Precinct is searching for the crook who placed an 81-year-old woman in a chokehold during a bank robbery in Glendale on Thursday morning. Police say that the senior woman was inside of the Ridgewood Savings Bank located at 65-01 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale just after 11:30…
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Easter Bunny poses with kids visiting the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale
Apr. 7, 2023 By Paul Frangipane The Easter Bunny made his annual visit to The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale this spring season, bringing joy and smiles to children lining up for photos with the famous hare. With pictures offered by Cherry Hill Programs, the bunny was available at the Glendale shopping center beginning in March. The…
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Queens councilman partners with the Trust for Public Land to upgrade local schoolyards
Apr. 7, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Councilman Robert Holden’s office has partnered with the Trust for Public Land to upgrade the schoolyards at P.S. 229, P.S. 153, and I.S. 79. Holden allocated $4.8 million to these projects to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and create safe and fun spaces for children to play. “I’m thrilled to continue…
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Queens Rising bringing back month-long celebration highlighting borough’s cultural diversity
Apr. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Rising will return to celebrate the borough’s art and cultural diversity this June following its successful debut in 2022. Over 100 organizations have partnered with Queens Rising to put on more than 300 events throughout the month. “There’s no place like Queens when it comes to arts and…
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Holden partners with NYC Veterans’ Department to provide informational services to veterans in the community
Apr. 6, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The office of Councilman Robert Holden has partnered with the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) to host a care coordinator at his office throughout April and May to provide informational services for those who served in the armed forces. A caring counselor will be on site at…
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New Japanese restaurant opens in Glendale
Apr. 5, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Glendale residents welcomed a new Japanese restaurant to the neighborhood when Kanji Sushi Hibachi opened its doors last week. Located at 64-19 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale, Kanji offers a new option in the neighborhood for Japanese cuisine. “Customers come here to try and explore a new restaurant,” said Gary Pan,…
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Queens senator to host paper shredding, clothing donation event at Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale
Apr. 4, 2023 By Elijah Hamilton The office of state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is sponsoring a free paper shredding and clothing donation event at the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale on Saturday, April 15. A representative from USA Shred will be there to dispose of personal documents and representatives from the United…
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