A deteriorating Glendale underpass is getting a makeover. Come summer, it will be safer for both cars passing underneath and trains chugging overhead. However, the community says there are still issues in the area that need to be addressed. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) took on the current $6 million capital reconstruction project [...]
A Glendale shopping center is scheduled for a makeover, ready for residents to enjoy this coming summer. The Shops at Atlas Park, which has struggled in recent years, announced the addition of two popular retail stores, Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe. Construction has also begun to update the property’s signature Center Green open space. “We [...]
FDNY Captain Paul Miller knew he had to act quickly when he got word that 77-year-old Panta Getejanc was still inside his burning Glendale home. Getejanc’s son, also named Panta, returned to their two-family home on January 25 around midnight. He didn’t fall sleep right away, and just before 2 a.m. heard his mother scream [...]
Two Queens teens have gotten their wings. Seamus McCaffrey and Alan Mook have been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy. They are the only two in the borough who were given the elite nod this year. “This is a dream come true,” said McCaffrey, 18, a senior at St. Francis Preparatory School. “It’s [...]
Firefighters, despite their ever-heroic actions, were not spared during Sandy’s rage. Many active and retired members of the FDNY lost their homes during the storm, and the Friends of Firefighters (FoF), a nonprofit group that offers wellness services for firefighters and their families, opened up an additional location in Glendale to care for those in [...]
When storms rip through the borough, areas such as Middle Village are subject to countless power outages. But new legislation could provide a solution. The bill, recently passed by the City Council, allows the Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS) to conduct a study to determine whether power lines can be moved underground, protecting [...]
TODAY’S FORECAST Friday: Overcast with a chance of snow in the afternoon. High of 25F with a windchill as low as 0. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon. Chance of snow 40%. Friday night: Overcast with snow. Low of 19F with a windchill as low as 10. Winds [...]
-Courtesy of MLSLI 70-19 71st Street Glendale This perfect starter home in great condition boasts three bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room and an oversized living room. The yard is nicely sized with an above ground pool. Total taxes for this home are $2,129 and the listed price is $449,000. The lot size [...]
The Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP) has served as the “extended eyes and ears” of the NYPD for over 30 years — and they want you to help keep their mission alive. “We don’t complain about crime, we do something about it,” said Frank Kotnik, G-COP president. In the late 1990s, the volunteer group was [...]
Dee’s 107-23 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village 718-793-7553 Whether you’re looking to grab a brick oven pizza to go or sit and enjoy a glass of wine and a pasta dish, Dee’s on Metropolitan Avenue is just the right spot. The cozy dining room has an antique fireplace, the ideal setting for a first date or [...]
