Category Archives: Glendale
There’s been a “dramatic” spike in drunken driving arrests recently across Middle Village, Maspeth, Ridgewood and Glendale, police from the 104th Precinct reported this week. Precinct commanders say it’s due to proactively pulling drivers over. So far this year, officers in the precinct have arrested 78 motorists for driving under the influence, said Capt. John Travaglia, executive officer of the 104th, who focuses heavily on traffic in the area. Just during the last 28-day period of crime statistics, officers made … Continue reading
Sidewalks throughout Community Board 5 are getting substantial repairs recently as the Department of Transportation sweeps through to rectify problems. Sidewalk violations, tree damage and sidewalk issues in Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village are all getting attention right now, CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano told the board at its meeting on May 10 at Christ the King Regional High School in Ridgewood. Giordano said most of the repairs are likely sidewalk violations the DOT has issued over the … Continue reading
The 104th Precinct believes it has a handle on the influx of robberies that’s plagued most of the city this year, and 15 newly assigned officers could help curb the trend even more, said the precinct’s commanding officer. So far this year, there have been 95 robberies compared to 68 last year in the precinct, which spans Middle Village, Maspeth, Glendale and Ridgewood. However, on May 7, Capt. Michael Cody told attendees of the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together … Continue reading
Every year for the past five years, Queens fights for its libraries. Council members, the borough president, Queens Library employees— anyone who can read and wants a place to do it—take to the steps of their libraries and city hall. This year is no different, except there’s more on the line. Mayor Michael Bloomberg released his executive budget last week, and in it he proposed a $26.7 million cut to the Queens Library— a 31 percent reduction from last … Continue reading
The Glendale Civic Association and its Facebook page helped cops collar a man who allegedly tried to break into at least four houses and cars along a few blocks of 78th Street in Glendale at the beginning of the month. On May 1, neighbors on 78th Street between Myrtle and 77th avenues saw something suspicious. An unfamiliar young man was walking up the block, testing handles and knocking on doors. That’s when they called police, said Kathy Masi, who chairs … Continue reading
Glendale residents got their second look at a proposed pedestrian plaza, which would give the neighborhood a different look if it goes through. The city Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the Ridgewood Local Development Corporation hosted a public hearing on Wednesday, May 2 at the Redeemer Lutheran School about the pedestrian plaza in Glendale, which would close off a small slice of 70th Street between Cooper and Myrtle avenues and turn it into … Continue reading
As another way to drum up support for a possible new transportation option in Queens, one local legislator has turned to the internet to gather signatures. Asssemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) recently launched a petition on his assembly website to get community support for restoring the Rockaway Beach Rail Line, which would stretch 3.5 miles starting from Rego Park and continuing through the Rockaways. The rail, which would come across the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) line, has been inactive since … Continue reading
The NYPD is asking for help finding a man wanted for a stabbing near the border of Glendale and Ridgewood on Tuesday, April 19. Police say the man stabbed a woman multiple times in the torso, arms, neck and face during a dispute at 12:30 p.m. inside a building at 80-19 59th Street. The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim, a 51-year-old Hispanic woman, was transported to a local hospital where she is listed in … Continue reading
Twenty-six-year-old Paul Gagliardotto said he’s long been politically active. He’s participated in local party politics to try to make a difference around his neighborhood in Glendale. But since the recent redistricting process chopped up Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Glendale and other areas situated around Forest Park, Gagliardotto saw unified power on the local level dwindling. That’s why Gagliardotto is taking a step back from political activism and going grassroots. He’s starting the Forest Park Civic Association—a new civic group that had … Continue reading
Residents andpublic officials got their chance to speak up on Thursday, April 26 against a New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plan, which would increase water rates 7 percent for the upcoming fiscal year. In one of five meetings it held throughout New York City, the DEP presented its water rate hike plan at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. Carter Strickland, commissioner of DEP, said that the main reason for the hike is to cover … Continue reading
Once again, lien day—the day the city can sell off property liens for delinquent tax and utility payers—is coming up this month. And once again, the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC) is trying to let property owners in and around Ridgewood know that they’re at risk of losing their properties. Every year, the city’s Finance Department publishes a list of properties with unpaid taxes, water, sewer or other charges. After May 17, the city can sell a lien against those … Continue reading
It’s been a decade of flavor for Queens Taste. The annual event lets attendees try a morsel of food from restaurants all around the borough. And this year, the Queens Economic Development Corporation marked the tenth year of the event’s existence at Citi Field. Business owners, community leaders, restaurateurs and foodies got a culinary tour of Queens with dozens of restaurants offering tasting. The event also celebrated the 35th anniversary of the corporation, which awarded StartUP awards to promising business … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 21, the day before Earth Day, dozens of volunteers took it upon themselves to clean up neighborhoods in and around Glendale. As part of the Glendale Civic Association’s first “Love Your Neighbor” day, 10 groups of residents cleaned, weeded, raked, swept streets and simply tried to make their blocks a brighter place for their neighbors. Kathy Masi, head of the Glendale Civic, brainstormed the idea months earlier and said she was thoroughly pleased with the turnout. The … Continue reading
Residents who have long been complaining about spill over from the Fresh Pond Terminal and railway running through Queens are one step closer to getting a report to back up their objections to noise and pollution. A coalition of legislators has formed a partnership between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Civics United for Railroad Environmental Solutions (CURES) to conduct a baseline air quality study. Now, if the federal Environmental Protection Agency approves the needed funding, … Continue reading
Police in the 104th Precinct are warning residents about a robbery pattern near the boarder of Middle Village and Rego Park. Captain Michael Cody, commanding officer of the 104th, said that this month near 80th Street and 60th Road in Middle Village, two robberies took place at around 5:30 p.m. The first was on April 5 and the second was just a week later. Speaking at the COP 104 meeting on Thursday, April 19, Cody said police believe a group … Continue reading