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12/02/2025

On Nov. 13, Queens Community Board 9 voted to open Freedom Drive, a small road in Forest Park connecting Myrtle Avenue to Park Lane, back to traffic after it spent the last five years fenced off for pedestrians and NYC Parks plans to follow through with the decision.

On Nov. 13, Queens Community Board 9 voted to open Freedom Drive, a small road in Forest Park connecting Myrtle Avenue to Park Lane, back to traffic after it

12/01/2025

While most were still digesting their Thanksgiving meals, the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League won a local tournament on Long Island hosted by the South Shore Hockey Club.

The MVP Roller Hockey League begins its spring season in early March and registration will be open until Jan. 15, 2026.

12/01/2025

A civilian was injured as firefighters battled a two-alarm house fire in Glendale on the night of Sunday, Nov. 30.

11/30/2025

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Elected officials and members of the Queens Jewish community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the announcement of a Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall.

11/26/2025

Starting in December, a host of holiday markets will begin popping up around the city, including one for Ridgewood/Bushwick that will be held on Dec. 7 at Aftermath NYC, a local cocktail bar.

Starting in December, a host of holiday markets will begin popping up around the city, including one for Ridgewood/Bushwick that will be held on Dec. 7 at

11/26/2025

From skating rinks right here in Queens to the midst of Manhattan, here are some nearby ice skating rinks to consider for your next holiday meet-up.

From skating rinks right here in Queens to Manhattan, here are some seasonal ice skating rinks to consider for your next holiday meet up.

11/26/2025

Last week, the building at 1800 Decatur St. in Ridgewood, known in the community for its floor to roof murals covering the entire building, was defaced by an unknown graffiti artist.

Last week, the building at 1800 Decatur St. in Ridgewood, known in the community for its floor to roof murals covering the entire building, was defaced by an

11/25/2025

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro joined state legislators and members of the Queens Jewish community outside Borough Hall Tuesday afternoon to officially announce the Queens Holocaust Memorial, a new public site that will honor the 6 million Jews murdered by N**i Germany during the Holocaust.

Elected officials and members of the Queens Jewish community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the announcement of a Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall.

11/25/2025

Organizations across Middle Village and Queens came together on Tuesday for an annual turkey giveaway and food drive at Cross County Savings Bank, making it the most successful operation since it was started 14 years ago.

The partnership of Cross County Savings Bank (CCSB) and the Kiwanis Club of Middle Village successfully handed out 250 turkeys for this Thanksgiving, as well

11/24/2025

On Nov. 28, a family in Ridgewood will be debuting a Christmas wonderland in their house which is adorned with more lights, inflatables and decorations than you've ever seen, in an effort to raise money for charity and honor one of their members, who passed away just two years ago.

On Nov. 28, a family in Ridgewood will be debuting a Christmas wonderland in their house which is adorned with more lights, inflatables and decorations than

11/21/2025

Queens Theatre announced the appointment of cultural leader, educator and arts strategist Julia del Palacio, as its new executive director.

Queens Theatre announced cultural leader, educator and arts strategist Julia del Palacio as new executive director, replacing Taryn Sacramone after 12 years.

11/21/2025

The Middle Village Residents Association (MVRA) met at Trinity Lutheran Church on Nov. 20 to talk about the recent Interborough Express (IBX) meeting with the MTA, flood mitigation and more.

The Middle Village Residents Association (MVRA) met at Trinity Lutheran Church on Nov. 20 to talk about the recent Interborough Express (IBX) meeting with the