Colum Motherway

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The communities of Ridgewood and Glendale came together on Monday, May 26, to honor fallen service members during the 87th annual Memorial Day Parade — a longstanding tradition that underscores both remembrance and civic pride. Organized by the Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Ridgewood & Glendale, the event paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while also recognizing the continued service of military veterans and active-duty personnel.

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City officials, transportation advocates and community leaders took the inaugural walk across the newly opened pedestrian path on the Queensboro Bridge’s South Outer Roadway on Sunday, May 18. The ceremonial march was led by Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, City Council Member Julie Won, and representatives from the advocacy group Transportation Alternatives.

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Council Member Robert Holden is calling on the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to immediately remove a controversial bus lane enforcement camera located on Woodhaven Boulevard at Wetherole Street, citing a surge of constituent complaints and growing safety concerns. The camera, positioned on the northbound side of Woodhaven Boulevard heading toward Queens Boulevard, has become the subject of intense scrutiny.

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The Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPORA) partnered with Amazon’s DYN3 in Middle Village to help revitalize the historic Pullis Farm Cemetery in Juniper Valley Park. With roughly 40 Amazon volunteers, local community stewards and civic leaders on hand, the group transformed what had become an overgrown and quiet corner of the park into a refreshed space of greenery and remembrance. “Today was a super productive day,” said MVPORA President Paul Pogozelski.

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Council Member Joann Ariola continues to expand access to arts education across her district, with recent funding supporting live theatrical performances for students at schools in Howard Beach and Glendale. As part of her ongoing commitment to cultural enrichment, Ariola’s office funded two school-based productions this May through the city’s Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) program—bringing professional-quality arts experiences directly to young learners in Council District 32.