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Community board 5 meeting highlights resident concerns over Highland and Evergreen parks

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5 (CB5), which serves the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, Fresh Pond and Liberty Park, held its monthly meeting and public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meeting addressed several pressing issues raised by residents, including ongoing concerns about Highland Park and Evergreen…

Tigers take Middle Village Roller Hockey Championship in exciting final game

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Nov. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Roller Hockey League came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, Nov. 10, when the Tigers faced the Hitmen in the Championship decider. Each game features a standard 40-minute playtime, though they often extend up to 70 or 80 minutes due to stoppages. After winning Game…

Middle Village honors veterans with annual parade led by decorated Vietnam War veteran

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Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway Middle Village hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served the nation on Sunday, Nov. 10. Organized by the Queens Veterans Parade Committee, the parade began on 78th Street and made its way along Metropolitan Avenue. The march finished with a ceremony at Christ…

Ridgewood’s Gottscheer Hall marks 100 years with sold-out centennial gala

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Nov. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway Long-standing German tavern Gottscheer Hall celebrated a century of serving the community in Ridgewood on Sunday, Nov. 10. The local landmark’s historic 100th anniversary was commemorated with a private gala at the venue. The exclusive event was sold out days in advance, and the tavern was closed to…

Ridgewood’s beloved Craft Culture bar closes after seven years

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Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Craft Culture, a beloved Ridgewood bar at 59-04 Myrtle Ave., announced its closure over the weekend, ending a seven-year journey filled with “great characters, amazing adventures, and memorable moments,” as the owners shared in a heartfelt farewell message posted on social media. Craft Culture opened in 2017 with…

Queens election heats up as challengers push incumbents on crime, migrant crisis and economic policy

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Oct. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres As Election Day approaches, several key state and congressional races in Queens are drawing heightened interest, with incumbents facing challenges amid contentious debates over public safety, immigration, education and economic development. In a borough where most districts lean Democratic, Republican candidates are mounting campaigns that highlight divergent policy…