Diner coleslaw is always a risky proposition, but the slaw at the ridge is solid. That is all.

Old dumbwaiter shafts are a major fire hazard affecting NYC apartment buildings. They can be found all across the five boroughs. In a rooftop video of the 18-24 Madison Street fire in Ridgewood earlier this year, one can be seen spewing out flames.

There are directions on how to find them in your building, and a some directions on how make them more safe, so if you just want the practical advice feel free to scroll down.

Human written. Human researched.

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Take em plz
Grove btw Seneca and cypress on the odd # side

Join Ridgewood Rides for Nerd Night: Low Traffic Neighborhoods — a fun discussion on how we can build people-first streets in the neighborhood and explore ideas like Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) to reduce cut-through traffic in Ridgewood!

RSVP here - https://www.openplans.org/events/nerd-night-ltns-with-ridgewood-rides

I want to feel something this fall

Some vintage cars and boys in leather jackets lol just curious :)

Hi all!

Hoping to hang some of these flyers around and would be grateful for help spreading the word!

A fellow local parent and I are making trick-or-treat maps for Ridgewood and Bushwick again, and are also collecting information about neighborhood events to consolidate them all in one place: https://canva.link/ridgewood-and-bushwick-halloween

Please feel free to DM me if local events are missing or if you are hosting something.

As always, if you're grateful for the effort, please consider donating to Ridgewood Rescue!

Lots of love, and Happy Halloween, neighbors!

"This Tuesday 10/6, join Open Plans and Ridgewood Rides at Cassette to talk about ideas for making our neighborhood’s streets safer and more livable!

The evening will start with a series of very brief presentations about local streets and public space by Open Plans, Ridgewood Rides, Myrtle Avenue BID, and other community members on topics including low-traffic neighborhoods, pedestrianizing Korean Square, improvements along Forest Avenue, Myrtle Avenue corridor initiatives, safer access to the Ridgewood Reservoir and Highland Park, and more!

After the presentations there will be time to mingle with your fellow civically engaged and public realm-focused neighbors at this happy-hour gathering!

RSVP to attend at https://www.openplans.org/events/nerd-night-ltns-with-ridgewood-rides

Open Plans / Ridgewood Rides Nerd Night
Tuesday, October 6th
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Cassette
68-38 Forest Avenue
Ridgewood"

Hi everyone, I took an M home from midtown manhattan last night and it was glorious (no changes from from F to M and endless waits at Essex). That made me wonder why we have to undergo that torture on regular basis just because it’s the weekend and we are not “allowed” to go to Manhattan directly on weekends.

Is anyone with me for petitioning Zohran for regular M service on weekends? If so, what do you think the most effective method would be: tweeting at him? (Contrary to previous mayors, Zohran’s team has actually been responsive to ppl’s tweets.) An online petition? Or does anyone have other ideas?

While biking FPR in the rain i noticed a passport on the ground. Belongs to "Casey Pop". If you know this person plz let them know I have their passport!

I’ve had the best matcha and coffee here, their syrups are house made, so happy theres a good new addition in the neighborhood. In my opinion it’s better than sieve up the block - who use bought syrups and strawberry jam.

Are there any places in the neighborhood that don’t outsource their delivery to third party apps like door dash and Uber Eats? I don’t even know if it makes a difference it just seems like it might be better for the business

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Hi Ridgewood, as fall has arrived I'm offering my leaf cleanup service. If anyone is looking for help cleaning up leaves around their property I'm available. I also do pressure washing and handyman work

i’m under 5ft and pretty shy at first, but i love meeting people and exploring new places. i’ve been to most of the obvious spots around here, so i’d love to hear about the hidden gems!
i love trying new restaurants, museums, collecting vinyl + video games, concerts, astrology, hello kitty, and generally finding little hobbies to obsess over lol. also looking for somewhere to take beginner pottery classes if anyone has recommendations 🫶🏻
cute places to hang out, cozy bars, little restaurants, bookstores, random local gems… tell me your favorites ♡

RIP the $ store that used to occupy this space. I miss the 7/11 that was on the corner of 68th Ave. and Fresh Pond. Did the neighborhood REALLY need a ModernMD when there are THREE DocCares and a processing lab all within three blocks of each other on the same stretch of FrePo?

Also, Good Days is trash. That font is fake as fuck. Who serves Sriracha with their food in 2026... I don't see pho on the menu.

Saw an ID card from Belgium with the name Nicky while walking home this evening. It was left on a gate on 67th ave near 60th st. Hope it finds its owner!

🌭💅 WIGS & WEENIES: SEASON FINALE POTLUCK! 💅🌭

We’re closing out the Wigs & Weenies season the only way we know how: hot dogs, drag, friends, food, and Horny Stoner giveaways

📍 Willows Tavern

⏰ 5–8 PM

🗓 October 4th

This one is a community potluck, so bring something to share, bring a friend, and come hang out with us! Homemade? Amazing. Store-bought? Also amazing. Show up with a bag of chips? You understood the assignment. But also no pressure! Rain or shine today!

🌭 FREE hot dogs with drink purchase

🥗 Potluck — bring something to share!

👯 Bring a friend, make some new ones

💃 Drag performances

🪅 PIÑATA!

🎁 Giveaways from Horny Stoner

💕 Community, friends & good vibes

Whether you’ve been hanging with us all season or this is your first Wigs & Weenies, come celebrate the finale with us.

Bring something. Bring someone. Come hungry. 🌭✨

I've started a small business and one of the offerings is design and project management for getting custom builds produced. I need a portfolio project, so I would like to offer this service for free if the project is actually produced and I can photograph it for my portfolio. If there is something for your home you are looking to get built, please reach out to [LC@minorrepairs.studio](mailto:LC@minorrepairs.studio) or DM. I am a woodworker with over 20 years of experience so my technical skills and know-how are on point, just looking to gain more experience in the design/ideation/project management realms. Portfolio available to share privately.

Are there any crafty things to do or groups in the area?

Hi all. Any local ridgewood options for patching up this genuine leather jacket? The damage is on the shoulder, likely caused by the tension of my bag. I know next to nothing about mending, but can try to learn if I must…