Bob Kane, a longtime Maspeth resident who devoted himself to youth baseball, passed away this week. He was 90. Here’s a statement with funeral arrangements from CB5 District Manager Gary Giordano: It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend, Bob Kane.  A lifelong member of the community of Maspeth, and the heart and soul of boys’ Baseball … Continue reading Maspeth Icon Passes Away

MaSpeth Newspaper wants Markey For Assembly. Markey Endorsement Continue reading Maspeth Newspaper Queens Ledger Endorses Markey For Assembly Seat

Water discoloring due to work. Continue reading Water Discoloration Warning in Maspeth

by Daniel Bush Queens lawmakers believe the Superfund cleanup of Newtown Creek is focused on Brooklyn, and they aren’t happy about it. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed the creek on its list of toxic sites last month, the first action in a Superfund cleanup expected to take over ten years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The polluted industrial waterway separates North Brooklyn … Continue reading Queens says its side of creek neglected in Superfund cleanup

by Shane Miller A busy industrial street in Long Island City will get a little busier once a new asphalt plant begins operation. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has already issued the necessary permits for a new asphalt plant to open at 37-98 Railroad Avenue on Newtown Creek. The plant will be operated by Green Asphalt, Inc. Community Board 2 chairman Joseph Conley said … Continue reading Asphalt plant to open on LIC/Maspeth border

Carvel on Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood provides a free pack of flying saucers when you’re celebrating your birthday! Provide them with the proof and the free ice cream’s yours! Please follow and like us: Continue reading They Say it’s Your Birthday!