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Locals invited to participate in scavenger hunt around Ridgewood

Sitting on the border of Queens and Brooklyn, Ridgewood is filled with a rich history. There is always something to do in Ridgewood, whether you’d like to go shopping at its numero...

ZIP-ping through post office battles in Ridgewood and Glendale: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

One unique distinction between Queens and the other boroughs of New York City is the importance of a neighborhood to each resident. Here in Queens, if we’re talking to someone from...

CM Wong visits site of Ridgewood fire, helps connect residents to relief resources

A day after a two-alarm fire in Ridgewood, Council Member Phil Wong visited the site on Tuesday, July 14, to speak with affected residents and assess their immediate needs. The fir...

Ridgewood cookout on Sunday, Aug. 2

The Ridgewood Democratic Club and Ridgewood Queens Indivisible are hosting a backyard cookout this Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m.The barbecue will take place at the club’s headquarters,...

Ridgewood pharmacy and second-floor apartment damaged during 2-alarm fire that spread to adjoining building: FDNY

Firefighters battled a fast-moving 2-alarm fire at a corner drug store and an upstairs apartment in Ridgewood on Monday afternoon. The FDNY received a 911 call reporting a fire in...

Queens Community Board 5 talks plethora of local happenings during monthly meeting

Queens Community Board 5 – which encompasses Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale – hosted its board meeting on Wednesday, July 8, where board members discussed a pletho...

Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival to screen an eclectic array of films showcasing community-driven storytelling

The fourth annual Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival (ROFF) is slated to screen an eclectic roster of 59 independent films for this year’s festival, which will take place at the St...

Ridgewood Fall Art & Craft Street Fair

Mark your calendar for the Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair, a fun, family-friendly event in downtown Ridgewood. Each year, thousands attend this once-a-year street fair...

What’s in a name? A lot of Queens history: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

Our local communities and all communities, wherever located, have very localized names for real estate subdivisions, ponds and lakes, hills and valleys. Over an extensive period of...

SALUD Pilates and Wellness Studio opens in Ridgewood

SALUD Pilates and Wellness Studio, a small Latina-owned boutique Pilates studio, opened its doors on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Ridgewood. The studio, located at 475 Fairview Ave., was...

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RIIS SETTLEMENT BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS: Riis is hosting its Annual Back-to-School Giveaways during the last week of August to support families in our community and help kids head...

Woodhaven pride on display

Dozens of residents, community advocates and elected officials packed the grounds of Emanuel United Church of Christ on July 11 for the unveiling of a shiny new “Welcome to Woodhav...

Taking a bird’s-eye tour of Ridgewood from long ago: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

Of all the myriad advents of the Internet age, one of the best has to be the ability to see aerial images of just about anywhere you’d like — including your own neighborhood. And i...

Greater Ridgewood Historical Society hosts garden party at Vander Ende-Onderdonk House

Though the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House in Ridgewood is currently being renovated, there are still events being held on their lawn. On Sunday, July 26, the lawn turned into the 18th...

Restoration ongoing at Onderdonk House

Ridgewood’s landmark Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, the city’s oldest Dutch Colonial stone house, is getting some tune-ups.Restoration on the house’s exterior, including its masonry...

A hidden, neglected reservoir in Queens has been restored to its natural glory

Volunteers have spent years clearing out invasive species from the Ridgewood Reservoir. Now, life is blooming there. The Ridgewood Reservoir supplied drinking water to Brooklyn...

Fence Haven Publishes Project Walkthrough for Fencing on Graded Lots

Chipotle opens new location in Ridgewood, offering drive-thru and limited-time menu items

Fast food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a new location on Ridgewood’s Metropolitan Avenue, offering a pick-up drive-thru in addition to a number of limited-time menu item...

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WON ANNOUNCES FREE BACKPACK GIVEAWAYS: Council Member Julie Won announced the following backpack giveaway events. These events will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, while sup...

New Burlington location set to open in Ridgewood

A new Burlington store will be opening this fall at 54-23 Myrtle Ave., Suite 300, in Ridgewood. This will mark the 76th retail location in New York State. Burlington locations were...

Town Title Foundation(R) Announces 11th Annual Golf Outing

Annual fundraiser benefiting four Hackensack Meridian Health programs will be held September 28, 2026 at Ridgewood Country Club

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Fallen tree damages three parked cars along 64th Street at Palmetto Street in Ridgewood: NYC Parks

A massive tree came crashing down in Ridgewood on Tuesday morning in front of 64-19 Palmetto St., damaging three parked cars and closing the street to vehicular traffic. The city’s...

New Conversation Series In Ridgewood

Beginning August 6, Humanities New York and Queens Public Library will present The Future of Democracy: Conflict, Disagreement, and Civic Life, a free three-part conversation serie...