VOL. 106, NO. 18 Ridgewood Times Counties’ www.timesnewsweekly.com On Twitter @timesnewsweekly THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 50 CENTS Film & TV Studio Buys Glendale Site W by Robert Pozarycki Glendale finds itself in the limelight after a film and television company recently finalized its purchase of Atlas Terminals’ remaining warehouses, according to documents filed with the city on Monday, Dec. 1. Broadway Stages, through a listed dwelling at 83-02 Doran holding company known as AveCooper 8200 Realty, reportedly ith the ink barely dry on the paid $19.5 million for three manufacturing-zoned parcels held by the Atlas Terminals LLC: 81-80, 82-04 and 82-10 Cooper Ave. The deal also included .a deal, the site’s new owner indicated it would soon begin drafting its plans. “We’re excited to turn the existing warehouses at Atlas Terminals into some television and film studios and create rental space for local mom-and-pops including retail businesses,” Jackie Kessel, a spokesperson for Broadway Stages, said in a statement sent to the Times -SEE STUDIO ON PG. 24- Maspeth Builders’ Get Bounty Of Food More MTA Support For Revived Rockaway Line In response to a new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Reinvention Commission calling for an ‘aggressive expansion’ of the city’s rail capacity through means including the reactivation of unused rail rights-of-way, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder hailed the plans as a significant step towards reactivation of the abandoned Rockaway Beach rail line. Old Timer Looks At Wdhvn. Cemetery Read About It On Pg. 23 TO USPS: MAILING LABEL GOES HERE TN/RT 120414 Largest Classified Section Serving Queens And Brooklyn Times Newsweekly Established In 1908 “Support for reactivation of the rail line continues to grow and this new report drafted by leading transit experts is a huge step in the right direction,” said Goldfeder. “The commission recognizes that reactivating unused rights-of way such as the Rockaway Beach Rail Line is the best and most cost-effective way to improve access to transit for hundreds of thousands of Queens families.” The report, released last week, recommends seven key strategies for improving transportation in the city. Among these is the -SEE LINE ON PG. 24- MOVE OVER HOLLYWOOD Pol Inspired By Commission Report Gunmen Make Call At Phone Store Burning Off The Pounds In R’wood Looking to help residents drop some calories before enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner, the Ridgewood YMCA hosted a “Turkey Burn Spin Faceoff Class” last Wednesday, Nov. 26. The event focused on spinning, a cardio workout of simulated road bike riding set to energizing music. Spin instructors led participants on a ride designed to improve their fitness on many different levels. The class participants are pictured with instructors Jessica Boiardi and Miriam Alicea. The I.S. 73 Builders Club of Maspeth reportedly collected more than 100 goods during a month-long food drive in November. As noted, the club—under the direction of advisors Lauren Peyer and Harriet Kliegman—collected contributions from fellow students as well as faculty and staff members. Swiped Dough & Devices In Glendale Stickup by Robert Pozarycki Masked gunmen made off with cash and a bundle of cell phones during a holdup at a Glendale cell phone dealer on Tuesday night, Dec. 2, police reported. Law enforcement sources said displayed black firearms and the stickup occurred at 7:25 p.m. wore masks and gloves. They Tuesday inside the AT&T store reportedly demanded the located at 68-30 Myrtle Ave. manager and others inside the Reportedly, the 40-year-old location move to the rear of the male manager of the shop was store. preparing to close when the two After the victims complied crooks walked into the location. with their demands, authorities Police said the perpetrators noted, the crooks removed $300 in cash from the register and five unsold cell phones still inside their casings, valued at more than $3,000. The bandits reportedly also took the victims’ cell phones, then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. -SEE PHONES ON PG. 24-
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