Summer is the time for fun, outdoor family events… and Maspeth Federal is delivering. Every summer, Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, located at 56-18 69th Street, Maspeth, hosts free concerts and outdoor movies. Here are 3 upcoming events to get excited about: Movies Under the Stars | Padding 2 (8/15 @ 8pm), Moana (8/22 @ 8pm), & Coco (8/29 @ 8pm) September 11th Memorial Ceremony | … Continue reading Three upcoming family fun events in Maspeth
57th Road between Grand and Maspeth Avenue will have limited parking tomorrow (Friday, August 10th)from noon till 6PM as a scene in an episode for the 5th season of Madam Secretary will be shot. They will use the interior of Martin Luther School as a scene where Allison casts her vote for office. No-Parking signs should be posted tonight. The crew will also shoot a … Continue reading Madam Secretary Shoots In town Tomorrow
ABOVE: George O’Neill with members of the NYPD Honor Legion at a 2014 holiday event. George O’Neill, a pillar of the Maspeth Community, as long-time proprietor of O’Neills Restaurant on 65th Place at 53 Drive, passed away early this evening following a short illness. He returned to New York from his home in Florida this month is said to have been hospitalized the last week. … Continue reading George O’Neill Dies
A yellow sign on the front door of Glendale Bake Shop was bad news for customers looking for those great pretzel rolls and quick breakfast Thursday morning. A notice from the Department of Health on Thursday morning alerted customers that the Glendale Bake Shop on Grand Avenue was closed. Note the “A” they recently got. No word yet on when they will open. A few … Continue reading Glendale Bake Shop Shuttered Today
Last week, our Queens Ledger foodies team visited new sports bar and restaurant, L’estacion Lounge, located in the former Maspeth Pizza House. Once we walked in, the vibe was electric; even at 1 in the afternoon. There are TVs surrounding the restaurant, lounge chairs and couches to kick back, and a neon lit up bar with an ecstatic bartender. Taking a look at the menu was another … Continue reading L’estacion Sports Bar & Lounge brings great food and fun to Maspeth
The exit on the LIE from the Midtown Tunnel to get to Maspeth will be closed at night for a week. Exit 17W-E ramp (pictured above) from the eastbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) will be fully closed overnights (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.), starting on Monday night, July 9th and ending Saturday morning, July 14th. Either get off right after the … Continue reading LIE Exit to close Overnight Monday July 9 until the 14th
Water has been spurting out of this manhole for a week now creating. It should be noted if water leaks from a link to the water main from our homes we would be fined and have to get it fixed in a jiffy or more fines will arrive. Please follow and like us: Continue reading A Week of Water on Plateau
Two artificial turf baseball/softball fields and a soccer field are being installed and are well on their way to being finished as the first sign of green turf hit the ground on July 4th. Maspeth resident Frank Principe, the former chair of Community Board #5 who was once president of the New York Concrete Industry Association, was known to have taken good care of the park … Continue reading Principe (Maurice Park) Sees First Turf
Update…. Saturday, July 7: Good Eats is now open again as of this morning. Noon Thursday – July 5; Last evening a small fire broke out at our favorite Maspeth hot spot, GOOD EATS – located at 69-32 Grand Avenue. According to John, the operator of the popular eatery, it was a small fire and their plumber is coming in the next few hours to … Continue reading Good Eats To Be Back in a Few Days
The Summer Jazz Concert Series featuring Maspeth’s own Jerry Drake & the Front Page continues this Friday, July 6th starting at 7:30 pm. It’s $15 at the door. The Summer Jazz Concert Series takes place at the Knockdown Down Center on Flushing Avenue in Maspeth. Please follow and like us: Continue reading Maspeth Summer Jazz Concert Series Continues Friday
