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Ten firefighters and five workers at an Astoria cabinet factory were hospitalized after being injured during a five-alarm fire at the location last Saturday, Nov. 22, it was reported. According to FDNY sources, the inferno started at around 11:20 a.m. at the factory located on 37th Avenue near 31st Street. Reportedly, the flames broke out inside the first floor and then spread to other levels. More than 55 FDNY units were called to the scene along with the 114th Precinct and EMS units. The injured firefighters and victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Multiple hose lines were used to bring the fire under control at around 3:30 p.m., an FDNY spokesperson said. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Nobody was injured after a station wagon traveling along Fresh Pond Road lost control and struck an auto insurance agency office near Cypress Hills Street in Ridgewood at around 3 p.m. last Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, it was reported. Members of the 104th Precinct, EMS and FDNY units responded to the scene. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Potential changes to local bus routes and a campaign to rename a local playground in honor of a fallen athlete were hot topics at last Wednesday's Brooklyn Community Board 4 meeting at the Hope Gardens Senior Center in Bushwick. More ... The city's fiscal crisis may affect transportation projects planned for the Board 5 area, members of the body's Transportation Services and Public Transit committees learned at its Nov. 18 meeting in Glendale. More ... While breaking bread together during their annual Thanksgiving luncheon, members of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale installed a new member and recognized the former governor of the state chapter last Thursday, Nov. 20 at Zum Stammtisch restaurant. As shown, Walter Sabolboro (at right) was officially inducted into the club while Past Governor Joe Corace (at center) was made an honorary member of the Glendale group. Each received various tokens of membership including the club's official pin and mug. Club President Joe Aiello (second from right) also presented Corace with a $500 donation on behalf of the club to be donated to the North Shore University Hospital's Pediatric Trauma Center. They are pictured along with (from left to right) Past President David Fitzgerald, who inducted Corace; Lieutenant Governor of the state chapter Wayne Sheriff; and Aiello, who sponsored Sabolboro. (photo: Robert Pozarycki) More ... Crime has taken a nose dive in the Bushwick area in recent weeks, the commanding officer of the 83rd Precinct informed residents at the 83rd Precinct Community Council meeting last Tuesday, Nov. 18. During the session at the Bushwick stationhouse, Deputy Inspector Stephen Capasso stated that felonies dropped by 23. More ... With the holiday season in full bloom, attendees at the Nov. 20 Maspeth West End Block Association meeting were offered a comprehensive rundown on how to safely decorate their homes and maintain their Christmas trees. More ... Car break-ins and purse snatchings were two of the more prevalent local crimes mentioned during the Wednesday, Nov. 19 110th Precinct Community Council meeting at St. John's Queens Hospital in Elmhurst. More ... Members of the Community Education Council District 27 expressed disappointment at their Nov. 17 meeting in Ozone Park over the exclusion of new school construction in the Rockaways in the Department of Education's More ... Maintaining local catch basins and responses to calls made by residents to 311 topped the agenda at last Thursday's Farmers Oval Civic Association meeting at Ridgewood Baptist Church. More ... An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent addressed members of the Newtown Civic Association at its Nov. 17 meeting at Elmhurst Memorial Hall. Civic president Thomas McKenzie, in introducing the agent, noted that immigration was one of the driving interests in the NCA's founding 39 years ago. More ... Flames that broke out inside a Bushwick supermarket reportedly spread to a neighboring furniture store during a two-alarm blaze last Tuesday night, Nov. 18, Fire Department sources said. Reportedly, the fire started at around 7:50 p.m. in the vicinity of Broadway and Granite Street. On the scene were members of Engine companies 207, 214, 222, 227, 231, 233, 252, 227 and 332; Ladder companies 111, 112, 120, 124, 175 and 176; Rescue 2; Squad Company 1; Satellite 6 and Battalions 28, 37, 38, 44 and 57, under the direction of Division 11. Officers from the 83rd Precinct and EMS units also arrived at the scene. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control at around 8:35 p.m., a Fire Department spokesperson said. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... Two projects spearheaded by the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council to renovate part of the Knickerbocker Avenue streetscape and a local intersection were recommended for approval by Brooklyn Community Board 4 at the advisory body's Nov. 19 meeting. More ... Nobody was injured after flames broke out the first floor of a home on 54th Street in Woodside during a one-alarm fire last Wednesday, Nov. 19, it was reported. Fire Department sources said the blaze occurred at around 1:50 p.m. at the residence, located between 39th and Woodside avenues. Members of Engine companies 259, 260, 262, 292, 307 and 325; Ladder companies 116, 117, 154 and 163; Rescue 4; Squad Company 288 and Battalions 45 and 49, under the direction of Division 14, responded to the scene with the 108th Precinct and EMS. Firefighters used two hose lines to bring the blaze under control at around 2:30 p.m., FDNY sources noted. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... Con Edison's Renaissance Housing Program celebrated the completion of another housing project with a ribbon cutting on the front steps of the building at 1865 Linden St. in Ridgewood last Tuesday, Nov. 18. Thanks to a rehabilitation by the contractor, Hudson Maintenance Corporation, what had been a long-vacant tenement was turned into spacious two and three-bedroom condominiums, said Paul Kerzner, who heads the Renaissance Housing Program. The First National Bank of Long Island will be providing the condo mortgages and the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation was the non-profit sponsor. As noted, the project marks Ridgewood's first "green" building renovation, with the latest energy-saving materials and equipment. Among those on hand to join with Con Edison officials such as Tom Newell, vice president for Brooklyn/Queens electric operations, and Carol Conslato, director of Queens public affairs, were City Council Member Diana Reyna, City Council Member-elect Elizabeth Crowley, Community Board 5 District Manager Gary Giordano and GRRC Executive Director Angela Mirabile. (photo: Adriana Varella) More ... When the Ridgewood Times reported the arrest of suspected graffiti vandal Matthew Young in October, the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC) felt it was time to ask for stiffer punishment for a vandal who has despoiled multiple properties in the neighborhood. More ... The results for the second annual Rider Report Cards for the 7 and L lines are in, and commuters have given both trains overall grades of C- and C+, respectively, MTA New York City Transit announced. More ... Nearly $60 million in investments for the modernization of a 45-year-old passenger terminal at LaGuardia Airport and for more efficient aircraft operations and reduce delays at Newark Liberty International Airport have been approved More ... The Sharing and Caring annual dinner and auction to raise funds to support services for women with breast cancer was held last Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Riccardo's in Astoria. Shown from left: (standing) City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr., former Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., Assemblyman Michael Gianaris, Paul Vallone; (seated) Gloria Aloise, Queens County Clerk Gloria D'Amico and Tina Vallone. More ... Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has introduced legislation that would create the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund to provide assistance to homeless veterans. The bill, which was championed in the House of Representatives by Long Island Rep. More ... The New York State Commission on National and Community Service has announced the New York State AmeriCorps Kickoff Celebration at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. More than 1,300 AmeriCorps members, representing 46 programs from throughout New York State, gathered to take the oath that begins their year of service to the state and country. More ... Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Nov. 26. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. More ... Street Cleaning Suspensions In observance of Thanksgiving Day, alternate-side-of-the-street parking rules and meter regulations will be suspended today, Thursday, Nov. 27. Holiday Gridlock The Department of Transportation has announced a series of "gridlock alert days" in Manhattan due to heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the holiday season. More ... At the 112th Precinct Community Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Council honored the winners of their Thanksgiving Art Contest sponsored by Sovereign Bank. The winners, shown in the top photo from left to right in the bottom row, included P.S. 174 students Kayana Donaldson, Leanne Tong, Santiago Guiterrz and Bailey Perkowski, as well as Jacqueline Moon of P.S. 101. Standing behind them, from left to right, are 112th Precinct Capt. Susan Maier-Smith; Capt. Christopher Tamola, the precinct's commanding officer; Precinct Council President Heidi Harrison Chain; Gail Becker, P.S. 174 Parents Association President; P.O. Gigi Redzematovic of the precinct's Community Affairs Unit; and a representative of Sovereign Bank. Not shown are P.S. 196's Sonelra Plotnik, Lucy Lee, Emily Chen and Joshua Go, who also won awards. In the photo at right, Tamola and Chain award Captain Maier-Smith, the precinct's executive officer, with a Cop of the Month plaque, donated by the Times Newsweekly. (photos: Adriana Varella) More ... MetroCard busses and vans will make scheduled stops in Queens during the month of December, MTA New York City Transit has announced. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard on these buses or may obtain an application from the vans. Seniors must present photo identification proving that they are at least 65 years old. More ... The poetry of Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson was highlighted during the Poetry Festival held recently at St. John's Preparatory School in Astoria. The event was sponsored by the English 9 classes of teacher Debbie Befumo (at left). She is shown with Maria Barbarino (center) and Giovanna Graci, who served as mistresses of ceremonies. More ... |
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