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50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 22 DECEMBER 31, 2015 - JANUARY 6, 2016 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Since 1908 Detectives collar suspect in Ridgewood rape attempt BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@ridgewoodtimes.com @robbpoz Police charged a Brooklyn man on Tuesday with the attempted rape of a woman whom he followed into a Ridgewood a p a r t m e n t building last week. Larry Williams, 24, of Bedford- Stuyvesant is accused of trying to sexually assault a 28-year-old woman on the 1900 block of Palmetto Street at about 9:15 a.m. on June 25. Reportedly, he was not known to the victim. According to authorities, Williams followed the victim into the building, then confronted her as she attempted to enter her apartment. Reportedly, the suspect tried to pull the victim’s pants down. Police said the victim engaged in a physical struggle with Williams, then managed to enter her apartment and lock the door behind her. Williams reportedly attempted to push the door open, but his efforts failed and he fl ed the scene. The incident was reported to the 104th Precinct; the woman was not injured. Members of the NYPD Queens Special Victims Squad tracked down Williams and arrested him Tuesday following questioning at the 112th Precinct’s Forest Hills stationhouse, where the squad is based. Williams is charged with attempted rape, burglary, sex abuse and forcible touching. RIDGEWOOD IS GOTHAM CITY OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2015 AMAZIN’ PRIDE Since 1908 PRIDE Font: Engravers Old English Normal PAIN PARK IN THE TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM COMMITTEE: NO TO GLENDALE YESHIVA PLAN HEARING ON FUTURE OF GROVER H.S. PLAN 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 11 SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Since 1908 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 TTIIMMEESSNNEEWWSSWWEEEEKKLLYY..CCOOMM SSiinnccee 11990088 REVIEW Font: Engravers Old English Normal OKTOBERFEST COMING TO ATLAS PARK REMEMBERING COUNCILMAN TOM OGNIBENE POLISH DAY AT RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 4 AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Since 1908 Dispute outside Bushwick restaurant turns violent by ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport A verbal dispute in front of a Bushwick r e s t a u r a n t e s c a l a t e d into violence, leaving one man in critical condition, police said. The NYPD is now seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the individual responsible for the assault. According to authorities, just after 4 a.m. on Aug. 23 the suspect — identifi ed as a white Hispanic man — and the 42-year-old victim started arguing outside La Fogata Restaurant, located at 1549 Gates Ave. The argument quickly turned violent when the suspect punched the victim in the face, knocking him to the ground where he was then kicked in the ribs, police said. EMS and the 83rd Precinct responded to the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577- TIPS (8477), submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS. COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls will be kept strictly confi dential. Font: Engravers Old English Normal CITY WORKERS OWED MILLIONS IN BACK WAGES CELEBRATE FESTIVAL SEASON IN RIDGEWOOD SPECIAL SECTION: PREVIEW: DANCE 3 14 17 BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL 23 The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in finding two suspects, seen here, in regards to the Dec. 6 robbery of a Bushwick barbershop. Photo courtesy of the Lanzer family TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM WWE’s John Cena grants 500th Make-A-Wish for Maspeth boy. See page 4 WISH UPON STAR A Met fans salute team on its World Series quest. See page 19 GENERAL SALUTES RIDGEWOOD RIDGEWOOD CHURCH MOURNS ITS PASTOR CARVING UP SOME FUN AT LOCAL BAR GLENDALE YESHIVA HIT WITH 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 44 JUNE 4 - JUNE 10, 2015 NYC's Real Estate CITY FINE Since 1908 Largest Section four alleged Ridgewood home invaders on June 1 who allegedly invaded a according to the 104th Precinct. Authorities said the trouble began at about 11:45 p.m. inside an apartment house on Gates Avenue between Grandview and Fairview avenues. Reportedly, a 43-year-old man was at home with his family when the four suspects suddenly entered the apartment through a rear window from the fire escape. The perpetrators — identified by police as Randall RECYCLING PAYS FOR GLENDALE PARKWAY REPAVING SCHOOL 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 40 MAY 7 - MAY 13, 2015 SCHOOL NYC's Real Estate Section PROJECT BEGINS Since 1908 Font: Engravers Old English Normal LAST RIDE Queens mourns slain police of cer LOCAL CHURCH WILL HELP GET CITY ID’S 3 KNOCKDOWN LICENSE FIGHT CONTINUES M.V. STREET HONORS A PUBLIC SERVANT 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 15 6 NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section 4 14 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM COPS AND KIDS WIPE OUT GRAFFITI See page 14 Note-carrying crook robs bank in Ridgewood BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@ridgewoodtimes.com @robbpoz Detectives c o n t i n u e to search for a notecarrying thief who swiped money from a Ridgewood bank on the morning of Street. cash. dential. Font: Engravers Old English Normal TALKING CRIME AT ELMHURST MEET 3 HILLARY CAMPAIGN STOPS IN CORONA 6 14 19 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM CHANCERidgewood boxer chases olympic dream. See page 4 Cops collar BY ROBERT POZARYCKI editorial@ridgewoodtimes.com @ridgewoodtimes Police busted four Brooklyn men Ridgewood apartment in search of loot, Williams, 24, and Rodney Smalls, 25, both of Bradford Street; Arturo Calcano, 23, of Knickerbocker Avenue; and Joseph Goyco, 22, of Lexington Avenue — displayed firearms and demanded cash Law enforcement sources said the called 911. a knife and the stolen loot from the suspects. Each was charged with multiple counts of robbery, authorities said. PUNCHER’S POL HEARS CALLS TO FIX PLAYGROUND 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 45 JUNE 11- JUNE 18, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Since 1908 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM OH RATS! Font: Engravers Old English Normal Ridgewood/Bushwick residents alarmed over rodent invasion. See page 4 COLORFUL KIDS ART PROJECT IN MIDDLE VILLAGE 3 SPECIAL SECTION 18 21 BUSHWICK ARTISTS OPEN THEIR STUDIOS FREIGHT RAIL OPERATORS DEFEND HOME at 14 POSITIONS 6 14 15 23 RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by kKelly Marie Mancuso Burglar hits Glendale apartments BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@ridgewoodtimes.com @robbpoz The NYPD released video Saturday of a burglar wanted for breaking into two apartments in Glendale back in August. According to authorities, the breakins occurred during daytime hours on Aug. 26 at a building on 74th Avenue and 64th Place. The suspect — a man with a dark complexion wearing a red and black T-shirt and carrying a plastic bag — entered two apartments and removed jewelry before eeing the scene. The incidents were later reported to the 104th Precinct. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, visit their website or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept con dential. Photo courtesy of NYPD The suspect in a recent burglary at a Glendale apartment building. PINK THINK Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct goes all out for breast cancer awareness. See page 3 OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2015 SPECIAL SECTION AT HOME 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 48 JULY 2 - JULY 8, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal TRANSIT TALK AT MYRTLE BID MEET 3 RAINY RELAY FOR LIFE IN MIDVILLE 4 20 21 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Ridgewood moms want city to x up playground. See page 3 GLENDALE AUTHOR AT LOCAL BOOK FAIR Star of Batman prequel Ben McKenzie on local set. See page 6 CAUGHT Voyeur took videos inside Maspeth park bathroom: DA BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@ridgewoodtimes.com @robbpoz More than 30 dirty videos were found on a cellphone belonging to a 20-year-old man arrested earlier this week for allegedly fi lming them inside a men’s bathroom at Principe Park in Maspeth, authorities said. Prosecutors said Jonathan Manarang allegedly snapped the creepy pics at the park’s comfort station in the vicinity of Maurice and 54th avenues sometime before 3:05 p.m. on Oct. 25. According to the criminal complaint provided by the Queens District Attorney’s offi ce, police were alerted after an eyewitness spotted Manarang following men into and out of the bathroom. Between his trips, Manarang allegedly waited on a nearby park bench. When the witness went inside the bathroom to relieve himself at a urinal, police said, he observed Manarang allegedly standing atop a toilet seat in the adjacent stall with his cellphone out and pointed at the urinal. Offi cers from the 104th Precinct were called to the park and recovered Manarang’s phone, which was found to have 30 videos of men using the same urinal. Manarang was charged with second-degree unlawful surveillance and released on $1,000 cash bail following his arraignment on Oct. 26, according to court records. He is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 14. 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 13 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 Font: Engravers Old English Normal NYC's Largest Real Estate Section 3 4 8 23 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 39 APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal CAUGHT! Captured after 36-hour police search. RIDGEWOOD SENIORS IN DOCUMENTARY 3 SAMPLING TASTES OF RIDGEWOOD’S BEST See page 4 GROUND BROKEN AT GLENDALE PARK 19 4 25 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM STATE SLAMS PAN AM SHELTER CONDITIONS MIDVILLE COYOTE DNA helps cops nab Ridgewood car thief BY ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport An alleged Ridgewood car thief was brought in by cops last week after DNA testing from items left behind at the scene connected him to the crime, police stated. The suspect, identified by police as Alfredo Santiago, 41, of Bushwick, reportedly dropped a backpack containing three screwdrivers and personal items taken from the car during the September 2014 robbery. According to authorities, during the incident, the owner of the vehicle approached his car, which was parked outside of 1856 Troutman St., at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Sept. 28 when he saw Santiago step out of his car and display what appeared to be a firearm. Police said that Santiago then threatened to shoot the victim before he fled the scene, dropping the backpack containing the screwdrivers that led to his arrest. Genetic evidence recovered from one of the screwdrivers was tested and found to match Santiago’s DNA profile. Santiago was arraigned on April 22 before Queens Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Zaro on first-degree robbery, possession of burglar’s tools and fourthdegree criminal mischief. His bail was set at $30,000, and he is scheduled to return to court on May 6. TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 Font: Engravers Old English Normal GREEN DORMS AT GLENDALE See Page 14 YESHIVA VACATED HOLIDAY MARKET TO LIGHT UP CHRISTMAS Cops seek suspect in Bushwick homicide BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@ridgewoodtimes.com @robbpoz Detectives continue to seek clues and the armed suspect who fatally shot a Bushwick man in his apartment building last week. Hector Diaz, 35, was found shot in the head in the lobby of an apartment house on Menahan Street between Wyckoff and Irving avenues at about 1:12 a.m. on Nov. 4. Of cers from the 83rd Precinct responded to the scene along with EMS units. Diaz was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police said Diaz was shot by an unknown assailant; no description of the killer was provided as of press time on Nov. 11. While the motive remains under investigation, a source familiar with the probe indicated the killing may have been narcotics related. The 83rd Precinct Detective Squad is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577- TIPS, visit www.nypdcrimestoppers. com or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept con dential. FIRST LOOK AT NEW BREWERY IN RIDGEWOOD SALUTING VETERANS AT MIDDLE VILLAGE PARADE 4 6 14 23 RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by Anthony Giudice CRUSADER Ridgewood man turns ’dump’ into a new garden. See page 3 FIFTY CENTS • VOL. 106, NO. 31 M A R CH 5- MARCH 12, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal Juniper Valley in Middle Village has second most injury claims in city. See page 4 Since 1908 21 MIDDLE VILLAGE MARATHON MAN RAISING FUNDS STUDIOS READY FOR BUSHWICK ‘BEAT NITE’ 7 8 FORUM FOCUSES ON FUTURE OF RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTS VENT ON CROSS HARBOR PLAN 3 The Times are a-changing BY ROBERT POZARYCKI r.pozarycki@timesnewsweekly.com Twitter @robbpoz The Ridgewood Times and Times Newsweekly are changing for the better and you’re holding in your hands the biggest change yet. We’re proud to introduce this week a new and improved Times layout featuring color on every page, a new banner, larger pictures, concise informative stories and bold headlines. Last month, Schneps Communications which owns The Queens Courier, The Home Reporter, El Correo and 14 other publications in Brooklyn and Queens-- purchased the Ridgewood Times and Times Newsweekly, which has published every Thursday for 107 years and features the city’s largest classi ed section. In acquiring the Times, new Co- Publishers Victoria Schneps-Yunis and Joshua Schneps vowed to continue the papers’ mission to its readers and enhance the overall news product and reader experience. The previous format also restricted the availability of color in every issue, and in recent years, demand for color from readers and advertisers alike grew considerably. This new layout will be printed on state-of-the-art presses, allowing every Times Newsweekly/Ridgewood Times page to come alive in color. For the bylines of each story, you’ll also see the reporter’s email and Twitter accounts. Feel free to contact them directly with your comments and any news items you may have. We welcome your feedback (both good and bad) on our changes and any other suggestions you may have about how we can serve you better. Feel free to email info@timesnewsweekly.com; write us at Times Newsweekly/Ridgewood Times, P.O. Box 863299, Ridgewood, NY 11386-0299; or send personal/ direct messages on our Facebook or Twitter pages. 3 4 14 GEARING UP FOR BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL 23 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 8 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal MIDVILLE METAL FACTORY GETS VIOLATIONS File photo/Inset : Photo by Anthony Giudice GRACEFUL GREETING Ridgewood teen receives honor of meeting Pope Francis. See page 18 50¢• VOL. 106, NO. 43 MAY 28 - JUNE 4, 2015 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Since 1908 Font: Engravers Old English Normal ON THE MARCH RIDGEWOOD STREET FAIR IS BACK ON 3 LAW DAY AT OLD TIMER TELLS FRIEND’S MEMORIES MASPETH SCHOOL 23 32 LIBRARY CEO ON FUNDING PUSH 4 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Local parades celebrate Memorial Day. See page 6 Largest ayed and other property. 43-year-old male victim and other residents then engaged in a physical struggle with the suspects. One of the residents reportedly managed to escape the apartment during the scuffle and Seconds later, police noted, the suspects fled out of the apartment through the fire escape. Reportedly, they got away with the victim’s iPhone 5 and a watch. Officers from the 104th Precinct rushed to the location and conducted a search of the surrounding area, during which all four suspects were apprehended. Two of the perpetrators were reportedly found inside a livery cab at the corner of Palmetto Street and Grandview Avenue. Police recovered three firearms, 1 2015 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 ST. NICK’S DAY AT RIDGEWOOD LANDMARK Photo and video courtesy NYPD 3 14 31 DECEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30, 2015 RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by Anthony Giudice MASPETH CRIES FOUL OVER PARK RENOVATIONS CITY STUDIES EXPANSION AT M.V. SCHOOL RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by kKelly Marie Mancuso 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 20 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 16, 2015 23 BREAKING BAD Cave-in causes woes on historic Stockholm Street in Ridgewood. See page 4 Bandits get big bucks from Bushwick barber shop: NYPD By ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport Two gun-toting crooks who trimmed the coffers at a Bushwick barber shop during an armed robbery Sunday morning remain at large, police reported. Authorities said the heist occurred at 11:24 a.m. inside the salon located at 164 Irving Ave. According to police, the two suspects — one black male and one Hispanic male — entered the shop, then headed to a basement of ce and displayed rearms to three male employees. The suspects proceeded to remove approximately $2,000 in cash as well as three cellphones before eeing the scene. Of cers from the 83rd Precinct responded to reports about the incident. There were no injuries reported. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477), submit tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website, or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept con dential. HOLIDAY MARKET AT ATLAS PARK CONTINUES THE YEAR IN 50¢• VOL. 107, NO. 21 TIMESNEWSWEEKLY.COM Since 1908 104TH PRECINCT HONORS THIS YEAR’S TOP COP INDIGENT VET FINALLY GETS SENDOFF IN GLENDALE 3 6 NYC's Largest Real Estate Section Font: Engravers Old English Normal RIDGEWOOD TENANTS’ LESSON ON THEIR RIGHTS 18 SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION: HOLIDAY GREETINGS HEROIN RING BUST DA: Glendale man led major drug operation See page 4 Cab driver gets held up in Bushwick By ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport One cab driver in Bushwick lost more than a fare last week, and cops are still looking for the man who robbed him. According to police, on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 3:05 p.m., a livery cab driver picked up the suspect at the Par-Central Motor Inn, located at 82-85 Parsons Blvd. The suspect — described as a male Hispanic, approximately 35-years-old, standing 5’6” tall with a bald head and a beard, as well as a tattoo on his right wrist — asked to be taken to Bushwick Avenue, authorities reported. When the cab arrived at 1092 Bushwick Ave., police noted, the suspect ordered the driver to pull over and then demanded cash. After the driver complied with the request, it was reported, the robber took the money, exited the cab and ed from the scene westbound on foot along Woodbine Street toward Broadway. Of cers from the 83rd Precinct responded to the incident. The driver was not injured. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. They can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website, www.nypdcrimestoppers. com, or texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept con dential. Inset photo courtesy of Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office May 4, police reported. According to authorities, the heist occurred at 10:30 a.m. inside the Popular Community Bank at 918 Seneca Ave. off Hancock Reportedly, the suspect — described as a black male in his 30s, standing 5 foot 9 inches tall with a medium build and medium complexion — approached a teller and handed over a note demanding Police said the employee complied with the request and provided the crook with $300 in currency; the perpetrator then fl ed in an unknown direction. Offi cers from the 104th Precinct responded to the incident; there were no injuries. The bandit was last observed wearing a black and white striped shirt and a black baseball hat with the word “NETS” written on it. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confi dential TTIIMMEESSNNEEWWSSWWEEEEKKLLYY..CCOOMM SSiinnccee 11990088 HAPPY NEW YEAR To All Our Advertisers & Readers From the Staff of the Ridgewood Times


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