Community Board 5 of Queens Requests more Speeding Cameras in Maspeth

Gary Giordano, District Manager of Community Board 5 of Queens, sent a letter to the Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia  requesting for more speed cameras and red light cameras in Maspeth. The letter refers to the specific areas of Grand Avenue, between 64th Street and 61st Street as well as the Saint Stanislaus School located on 61-15 Grand Avenue.  Please follow and like us: Continue reading Community Board 5 of Queens Requests more Speeding Cameras in Maspeth

Crafty Maspeth Man Lights Up Empty Bottles of Booze with His Bright Ideas

BY MATT CAPUTO  Jeff Madlinger, a Maspeth resident, has trouble parting with a bottle of booze even after the last drop. “Some of the bottles are so good looking that you hate to throw them away and I would always try to find something to use it for,” said Madlinger. “So, about eight years ago I started turning them into lamps and people really liked … Continue reading Crafty Maspeth Man Lights Up Empty Bottles of Booze with His Bright Ideas

Police announce seven prostitution arrests

New York Police Department’s 104th precinct announced seven prostitution arrests that stemmed from an undercover sting operation executed by the vice enforcement division. Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together (COMET) passed along information regarding the arrests to residents in a newsletter. Capt. Gregory Mackie of the 104th precinct, according to the newsletter, said that the vice division conducted undercover sting operations in the night hours of … Continue reading Police announce seven prostitution arrests

Turnout For the Veterans

The 2014 Maspeth Memorial Day parade proved how many members of the community are dedicated to showing their appreciation for the people who have served in the forces. The parade was packed with different organizations marching to show their support including The Maspeth Town Hall Community Center, St, Stan’s School, Juniper Park Civic Associations, and many more local groups and committees . The number of … Continue reading Turnout For the Veterans