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Somebody who knows this guy lets him know how to leash his dog

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.

Hi! I live in Long Island City and we’re putting on an art show of my mother-in-law’s paintings in Manhattan next month!

Please join us for a reception of “Where Blossoms End, The Mountains Begin: Traditional Chinese Landscape Paintings by Yan Wang”

https://partiful.com/e/BYU8XBibF6rX9J0XLzDx?c=WBapOuvQ

花木尽处见青山：王艳山水画作品展

Paintings on view 11am-6pm
Reception 4-6pm
Light snacks and drinks

Witnessed creep behavior today. Took the Q65 today to Flushing on a rather crowded bus. I noticed this guy standing rather closely behind this girl and initially thought they were together. They definitely weren't, and he had been standing directly behind her all up in her personal space, leaving little to no space between them for quite some time. (I don't know when it started but it was long enough for me to notice and I'm usually in my own head.) When there were spots freed up, he continued to stand directly behind her and did not move. At one point, I witnessed him holding his phone (with the screen turned on) at hip level (I could not confirm if he was taking photos of her or trying to get upskirt shots).

Bus pulled up to her stop and I watched to make sure that she was able to get off the bus safely since his arm was in her way from accessing the back exit. I ended up getting off the bus as well (I was intending to get off at the stop after hers) and talked to her to tell her what happened and to tell her to be more careful. She had no idea this guy was standing behind her for quite some time and was very uneasy (I was too after finding out she was a minor).

Edit: For those asking why I didn't say something in the moment, I would have had it not been for my own personal experiences. I am petite. I have no way of defending myself without getting hurt. I've been beaten for speaking up before. Please don't get me wrong, if I was strong enough, physically bigger, or even taller, I would've stepped in. I've grown up in a violent household. It's not always the best idea to speak up in the moment. It was not my intention to escalate the situation. I don't know if this man would have reacted violently. I couldn't tell if he would have backed off and moved away if I said something.

He was closer to the bus driver than I was and the front of the bus was packed. There were multiple opportunities that opened up, allowing him to move away from her. However, at one stop, people eventually got on the bus from the back.

The girl and I exchanged contact information. She is alright and asked me for the photo when I initially approached her about the information.

The best thing you can do for yourself is try to be aware of your surroundings.

🎨 Ever wanted to try oil painting but had no idea where to start?

We're hosting an Intro to Oil Painting class this Thursday, August 20th at On the Easel Studios in Long Island City.

You don't need to have painted before. You don't need to own a bunch of expensive supplies. And you definitely don't need to consider yourself an "artist."

We'll walk through the basics of working with oils in a relaxed, approachable setting—and you'll actually get to spend the evening painting rather than just watching someone demonstrate.

📍 On the Easel Studios

4301 22nd Street, Long Island City

📅 Thursday, August 20th

🎨 All supplies included

🖌️ No experience necessary

If you've ever looked at an oil painting and thought "I'd love to know how to do that," this is a good place to start.

Come curious. Leave with a painting.

Feel free to ask any questions about the class in the comments!

Www.Ontheeasel.com

Hi everyone,

After multiple attempts to get this addressed through official channels like the police and Julie Won's office, the same car has still been spotted at the pavement. So here's a video of the same delivery driver who knocked someone down and continues to park on the same sidewalk.

The point of this post is to make sure LIC residents living near or commuting through Court Square are aware of this and stay careful on that stretch of pavement. If you live in the area, share this with your neighbours and friends.

TL;DR: A Court Square Diner delivery driver hit a pedestrian while parking on the sidewalk, and is still parking in that exact spot. Please be careful on that stretch if you're walking to the subway.

If the car shows up again and you're fed up (and the subway's taking forever), here's the 311 complaint link:
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/servicerequest-create/What?caid=5d0f9039-d4d6-e811-a96b-000d3a1c5716&kasid=fb4f175b-3e8c-f111-ab10-000d3a8d2069

Or just post pictures when you see these delivery cars (MGZ 5409, LGL 9635) parking there. Let's keep a lookout for one another.

One more thing: there's a barber shop across from that sidewalk with security footage, but they only keep about 2 days of it. So if anyone is ever hurt there (hopefully never), act fast to request that footage before it's overwritten.