Ridgewood News – QNS

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Politics

U.S. Rep. Velázquez, local leaders honored at Ridgewood Democratic Club

By Patrick Stachniak

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DSNY working to clear Dekalb Avenue, additional local streets after MTA buses stall in Ridgewood

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

CM Wong clarifies DEP downspout disconnections for D30, aids homeowner outreach

By Patrick Stachniak

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to succeed her in NY-7.

Things to Do

Rep. Nydia Velázquez to speak during farewell brunch at Ridgewood Democratic Club

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

AM Rajkumar sends open letter to Mamdani on lackluster snow removal

By Patrick Stachniak

wong

Things to Do

CM Wong to host Department of Buildings reps in Maspeth

By Patrick Stachniak

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Ridgewood tire shop and apartments to be demolished after devastating fire

By Patrick Stachniak

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Things to Do

Three Queens chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists

By Jessica Militello

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Real Estate

Two new apartment buildings proposed on Cypress Avenue in Ridgewood

By Patrick Stachniak

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Suspect slashed teen during argument at Seneca Avenue subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

city council

Wong, Ariola appointed to City Council committees for latest term

By Patrick Stachniak

community board

Things to Do

Queens Community Board 5 talks affordable housing legislation, local events and more at January meeting

By Patrick Stachniak

Firefighters at scene of Queens three-alarm fire

AMNY

Queens three-alarm fire at tire shop and apartment building injures two firefighters

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Politics

DEP to begin disconnecting illegal downspouts connected with sewers in Queens’ District 30 neighborhoods

By Patrick Stachniak

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CM Wong starts tenure with traffic enforcement push in Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

AM Rajkumar announces second free vision clinic and eyeglasses for constituents in Woodhaven

By Patrick Stachniak

DSA member David Orkin has launched a campaign to primary AM Jenifer Rajkumar in the 38th Assembly District. Photo via David4Queens Instagram.

Politics

DSA’s David Orkin launches campaign to primary AM Jenifer Rajkumar

By Shane O’Brien

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People

‘It’s really heartbreaking’: Ridgewood rallies to help victims of five-alarm Madison Street fire

By Patrick Stachniak

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Real Estate

Three Queens neighborhoods among top 10 in NYC expected to have hottest markets in 2026: report

By Ethan Marshall

Things to Do

Ridgewood chocolatier makes chocolate by hand with help from AI

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

AM Rajkumar bill cuts back red tape on construction projects and affordable housing

By Patrick Stachniak

The five-alarm fire at 1824 Madison St. in Ridgewood spread to adjoining buildings and hundreds of firefighters battled the blaze for more than five hours.

FDNY battles massive five-alarm multi-building fire in Ridgewood that left five firefighters injured, including one struck by flaming air conditioner

By Bill Parry and Lloyd Mitchell

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Politics

Phil Wong officially takes over as District 30 Council Member

By Patrick Stachniak

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Things to Do

New Ridgewood art gallery opens, calls upon local artists for exhibitions

By Patrick Stachniak

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