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I started the Maspeth/Ridgewood Mutual after I started putting stuff outside that my family did not want anymore and we couldn't sell on the Marketplace. I noticed the items would disappear and my neighbors would bring items to replace them. My friend who helps shut ins in Glendale brings over whatever food she has left and leaves that on the table for people to take who visit my mutual aid table.

Thursday August 6th, I received 6 deliveries of donations (clothes, food, toys, housewares, books, DVDs). By Saturday August 8th the table is empty.

Items that are in high demand:

FOOD FOR PEOPLE OR PETS

CLOTHES

TOILETRIES

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

DIAPERS FOR BABIES & ADULTS

TOYS

BACK PACKS, LUNCH BOXES & POCKET BOOKS

Books really don't go on my table, so when I get a donation of them I wait a few days then I bring them down to the Little Free Library in PS 153's school yard.

Donations can be dropped off, and you can take what you need 24 hours a day & 7 days a week:

5938 60TH ROAD, MASPETH

Donations can be dropped off at certain businesses during business hours. Just label them Maspeth/Ridgewood Mutual Aid Table.

ASSEMBLYMAN STEVEN RAGA'S OFFICE, 60-14 QUEENS BLVD., CELLAR, WOODSIDE

COOK'S ARTS & CRAFTS SHOPPE, 80-09 MYRTLE AVE., GLENDALE

SCHWILLE-D'ANGELO FUNERAL HOME, 66-32 MYRTLE AVE., GLENDALE

STATE SENATOR JOSEPH ADDABBO'S OFFICE, 66-85 73RD PLACE, MIDDLE VILLAGE

HARISCH STUDIOS, 57-44 MYRTLE AVE., 2ND FLOOR, RIDGEWOOD

For people who cannot donate in person I created an Amazon Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JY7U8QQZ8BBU?REF\_=wl\_share

Thank you for all donations. And if you are near the Maspeth/Ridgewood border and are in need please check out table and take what you need. No questions asked. Please spread the word. Thanks.

Been checking out the local gym options and figured I’d share my thoughts for anyone deciding between the YMCA and LA Fitness.

YMCA: Probably a 6.5/10 for me personally. It’s a smaller, tighter workout space with noticeably less cardio and weight equipment. They do have a pool and basketball court, which is great, although both seem pretty heavily used whenever I’m there.
The big advantage is the community aspect. It feels much more connected to Cypress Hills, and I’m sure there are a bunch of programs/classes I haven’t explored yet. It’s also right next to Highland Park, which is a huge plus. Lots of people running there in the mornings, tons of grass/open space, and honestly just a really nice area to start or finish a workout.

LA Fitness: Better if your main priority is actually working out. Bigger, cleaner, way more weights/cardio equipment, and I thought the pool was nicer too. It’s also pretty convenient if you drive or bike. It’s in the shopping plaza off Conduit, so there’s covered parking plus food and other stuff nearby.
Neither location strikes me as particularly convenient by train, though. They both feel like gyms primarily serving people who already live around here. 7.5/10

Right now I’m leaning LA Fitness for the gym itself, YMCA for community/location.

Curious what other people in the area use. Am I missing another good gym nearby?

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Maspeth Ridgewood Mutual Aid Table

LA Fitness vs. YMCA in Cypress Hills — tried both