Queens Community Board 5 went over a variety of subjects with community members during their July 8 meeting.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Queens Community Board 5 – which encompasses Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale – hosted its board meeting on Wednesday, July 8, where board members discussed a plethora of happenings around the neighborhood, and how it can be improved.
The meeting began with a public forum, where the floor opened up to the public to share any happenings and issues.
Members of the public had the opportunity to address Community Board 5. Photo by Alice Moreno
One member of the public, on behalf of the board of elections, discussed the beginning of the poll worker training for the next election cycle, which would be the general election this November. He advised guests that if they would like to work as a poll worker, they can sign up on the Board of Elections website or call the BOE at 718-730-7802.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Another member, Christine Beazy of Ridgewood Rides, gave updates on what the organization accomplished these past few months, including a second annual Family Ride Day in conjunction with P.S. 290Q’s park day at Grover Cleveland Park. Beazy also informed guests on upcoming events.
Then, Sahila Macias, a Maspeth resident, took the floor to discuss a quality-of-life issue, mainly with the NYPD’s 104th Precinct, as many cars around 65th Place are illegally parked, and they are not being properly ticketed.
During the following Chairperson’s Report, Walter Sanchez reviewed the current applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages or cannabis locally.
Walter Sanchez reviews the applications. Photo by Alice Moreno
Places that received new liquor licenses include:
Brooklyn Starling LLC DBA, Cypress Inc.
Tulum Cafeteria Mexican Kitchen Inc.
Liquor license renewals include:
Myrtle Seneca Pub LLC
Joe’s Restaurant.
Sushi Yoshi Inc.
Demolition Construction notices include:
58-91 Maspeth Ave.: A garage demolition
69-23 Caldwell Ave.: A house and garage demolition
In the District Manager’s report, Gary Giordano discussed the rise of crime in Middle Village. Though it was not the same as it was when he first started in 1989, he recommends having more police in the 104th Precinct. He cites loud parties going over 81 decibels and people riding motorbikes and e-bikes at high speeds as issues occurring in the neighborhood.
Various representatives of elected officials also gave announcements regarding happenings around the neighborhood, as well as any old business. Guests received updates from Senator Joseph Addabbo’s office, Rep. Nydia Velazquez and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
The board meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month, and they are open to the public. The next board meeting will occur on Sept. 10, 2026.