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Ridgewood civic leaders release survey identifying 2,400 locations where trees should be planted

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Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina A group of Ridgewood civic leaders have conducted a tree-planting survey and have identified nearly 2,400 locations in the neighborhood where additional trees should be planted. The results of the tree-planning survey—put together by Paul Kerzner, Luis Rodriguez, and Ted Renz—were delivered to Council Member Robert Holden earlier this week, with a tree-planting project expected to take place over the next two years. The survey results come at a time when Holden has been pushing for tree-planting initiatives. “Trees are incredibly important for our communities, offering numerous environmental and health benefits, and beautifying our neighborhoods,”…
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Animal Care Centers of NYC to bring unique full-service animal shelter to Ridgewood this spring

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Mar. 15, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City is expected to open a first-of-its-kind, full-service animal shelter in Ridgewood, according to an announcement made by ACC President and Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock on Wednesday, Mar. 13. At a recent Community Board 5 general meeting, an informative presentation unveiled key details of the forthcoming 50,000-square-foot facility. Highlights included innovative building infrastructure designed to enhance pet care and the promise of new job opportunities. The new full-service shelter facility, located at 19-06 Flushing Avenue, at the intersection of Flushing and Woodward Avenues, is expected…
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Addabbo calls on DOT and MTA to address quality-of-life issues pertaining to train trestle in Richmond Hill

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Mar. 14, 2024 By Anthony Medina State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) together to help tackle quality-of-life issues in his district—such as filthy street conditions and loitering—near a train trestle in Richmond Hill. Residents living in the vicinity of the Richmond…
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Queens sorority chapter seeks donations for Prom Attire Giveaway event

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Mar. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson In an effort to help make prom night shine for students across the city, the Delta Zeta Beta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is hosting its annual Prom Attire Giveaway. This charitable event, set to light up the lives of many on Saturday, April 6th, will be…
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Average rental price in Queens rose over 3% year-over-year in February 2024: report

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Mar. 13, 2024 Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens all increased from February 2023 to February 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average cost of rent for these types of units increased 3.1% over this span, from $2,715 in 2023 to $2,800 in 2024. The Ridgewood neighborhood saw the largest month-over-month rental price increase at 5.32% . Studios experienced the most significant increase in rental price. The average rental price for these units in Queens rose 6.11% year-over-year, from $2,169 last year to…
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‘No one’s happy’ Sam Ash Music Store in Forest Hills among 18 to close nationwide

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Mar. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After more than 40 years in the community, the Sam Ash Music Store in Forest Hills on Queens Boulevard is slated to close soon.  It is one of 18 stores that will close nationwide, including the Midtown Manhattan store that has been open for over a hundred years. That leaves one store remaining in NYC – the Brooklyn location on Flatbush Avenue in Marine Park.  “No one’s happy about it, everyone’s gonna miss the store,” Matt, the store’s manager, told QNS. “A lot of customers are sad to see it happen, as are all…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes rising across the borough, grand larceny decreasing in northern Queens

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Mar. 13, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of rapes across Queens increased during the 28-day period from Feb. 9 to Mar. 10, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. However, northern Queens has experienced a significant decline in grand larcenies over this same period of time. Over the course of the 28-day period, reported rapes in northern Queens increased 41.7%, from 12 in 2023 to 17 in 2024. Meanwhile, grand larcenies decreased 10%, from 518 to 466. Five precincts in northern Queens, the 104th, 110th, 111th,…
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From community centers to DNA testing, Congresswoman Meng secures $13M for Queens initiatives

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Mar. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng secured over $13 million in federal funds for Queens projects through a recently passed government spending package.  As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Meng is one of the 61 members that determines which agencies, programs and initiatives across the country receive federal…
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