Police in Queens are looking for the gunman who shot a man inside a lounge early on Saturday morning. Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened at about 4:21 a.m. on Nov. 9 at the Lotus Lounge located at 66-48 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. The location abuts the headquarters of FDNY Engine Co. 286/Ladder…
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A taste of Transylvania: Twister Cake Bakery serves up delicious Eastern European treats to Queens locals
Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local mobile bakery is bringing a delectable taste of Transylvania to Queens residents. Radu Sirbu, a Middle Village local, owns Twister Cake Bakery, a mobile bakery specializing in twister cake, a popular street food found in Hungary and Romania. Sirbu said the twister cake is reminiscent of…
Council Member Ariola wraps up summer-long pet supply drive with big donations to local animal rescues
Oct. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson The office of Council Member Joann Ariola (D-32) recently completed its first pet supply drive, collecting a substantial amount of dog food from generous constituents. The donations were given to Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue during the Bark in the Park event in Broad Channel on September 22. Council…
Crafting a Legacy: Cook’s Arts and Crafts Shoppe celebrates over 50 years of creativity and community in Glendale
Oct. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Cook’s Arts & Crafts Shoppe, located at 80-09 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale, has served the community for over 50 years, providing art supplies and fostering creativity. On Sept. 18, the shop was honored by Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who represents the district, in recognition of its longstanding…
Alabama man busted for 2021 fatal hit-and-run that killed a Forest Hills grandmother in Glendale: NYPD
Jun. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Queens grand jury indicted an Alabama man in connection to a September 2021 fatal hit-and-run collision in Glendale that killed a grandmother from Forest Hills.
Ridgewood and Glendale commemorate Memorial Day with time-honored parade
May. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina A tradition that has stood the test of time in Ridgewood and Glendale once again brought thousands of patriots to Myrtle Avenue on Monday, May 27, to celebrate and commemorate the lives of U.S. military service members on Memorial Day. This year marks the 86th anniversary of the Myrtle…
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FDNY extinguishes four-alarm fire at Glendale auto parts shop after battling the blaze for 12 hours
Mar. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry It took more than 12 hours, but the FDNY has finally extinguished a four-alarm fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at an auto parts shop in Glendale, though the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. A pair of firefighters were injured while operating at the location…
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