Photo courtesy/104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol Facebook
Last Friday, the Ridgewood community hosted a candlelight vigil for Arkadiusz Jasinski, a homeless man found dead the previous week.
The vigil was held at Forest Avenue and Putnam Avenue, where Arek frequently slept.
Remember last week that a snowstorm hit New York City, along with freezing temperatures.
The event was organized by All Saints Church, a parish in the American Old Catholic tradition based in Ridgewood.
A new report from Localize.city, a website that provides data on New York City intersections and addresses, claims that crashes in Ridgewood are on the rise, especially after recent safety upgrades.
The site says since the Department of Transportation installed a new pedestrian plaza at the intersection of Myrtle and Wyckoff in December 2016, crashes injuring pedestrians and cyclists have actually gone up 35 percent in 2017.
In the three years before the plaza, the report says, the intersection averaged 64 crashes. That number spiked to 87 last year, the report says.
From January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2018, 98 cyclists and 237 pedestrians have been injured in Ridgewood. Three people died during that time span.
What do you make of this traffic injury data? Have you felt more or less safe at Myrtle-Wyckoff since the plaza was installed?
Let us know in the comments below!
Calling all comic fans! On Saturday, April 21 from 2 PM – 5 PM, head to the Ridgewood Branch Queens Library at
2012 Madison street for RidgewoodCon!
Presented by Hairy Lion Comics, RidgewoodCon will be an opportunity for fans to meet local artists, illustrators, and representatives from their favorite comic stores from all over NYC.
Featured artists include, Tammy Jackson, Michael Griffin, Barbara Ang.
No matter what fandom you’re allied to, RidgewoodCon will have something for everyone!
Ridgewood Social turned five last month and the popular neighborhood blog is hosting a big party to celebrate.
The event, which is being held at the Footlight, 465 Seneca Ave., will feature cake and drinks. It will take place from 7-11 p.m. on Thursday, July 2o.
The blog was started by Sarah Feldman, who says she created it as away for people to explore the neighborhood and support local businesses. Now, the blog has thousands of followers and also focuses on inclusivity, fighting against gentrification, things to do, and supporting small businesses.
A female chihuahua puppy was stolen from Bob’s Tropical Pet Center on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood last week and the owners are still looking for the perpetrators.
The owners of the store are looking for any information as to the whereabouts of the puppy picture above or the suspects captured by the surveillance video below. If you have any information, call (718) 821-2872.
President John Adams (as portrayed by George Baker) will be at the historic Vander-Ende Onderdonk House this weekend. The second president will present his views of the nation, history and family life in a humorous and inspiring speech.
The event will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. at Vander-Ende Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave.
See more information on the Facebook event.
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley announced the winners of this year’s participatory budgeting in Council District 30. The top vote getters and the amount they received are:
• Tech improvements for District 30 Schools ($480,000) 1,627 votes;
• Glendale library computer and furniture upgrades ($40,000) 1,155 votes;
• Exercise equipment for Juniper Valley Park ($300,000) 1,056 votes;
• Bathroom renovations for P.S. 71 ($190,000) 797 votes.
“I am thrilled by the feedback we received during Participatory Budgeting and the final projects the community decided on. Our schools, libraries and parks are the lifeblood of our communities and these improvements will benefit people of all ages,” Crowley said. “Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered and helped see this process through until the very end. Together, we can build a stronger community.”
In total, over 2,000 people voted at one of the polling sites and 326 voted online.
Outdoor watering hole Nowadays will open for the summer on Thursday, May 11, and with renovations on their indoor space coming soon, the bar will likely stay open beyond the warm weather.
The opening party at the space, located at 56-06 Cooper Ave., will feature the unveiling of a new menu overseen by Henry Rich from Metta and Rucola in the food truck, as well as 24 different beers on tap.
Read more about the future of Nowadays and their indoor space.
The Ridgewood Community Garden, now located at Grover Cleveland High School – Metropolitan Avenue between Armory Court and Tonsor Street – is hosting a spring opening celebration this Sunday form 11 am.m to 2 p.m.
Members of the community are invited to be a part of the green space to learn, socialize and enjoy the outdoors. From the event’s Facebook page:
– See the subirrigated planter prepared by GCHS students. We’ll be filling the bed with soil and transplanting veggie seedlings!
– Prepare and sow patches of wildflowers and sunflowers.
– Hat and Plant sale fundraiser
– Banner hanging
– Assemble our new wheelbarrow
– Transplant border plantsGet involved, bring a friend, and come see the great progress made on transforming the space. We’ll have some tools and gloves on hand, but feel free to bring your own shovels, trowels, or gloves along… the more the merrier.
For more information, visit the event on Facebook or read about how the garden came to be in the Glendale Register.
