Skip to main content
Downtown's

YOU'RE READING THE Local's edition

History, culture, and community in Western Queens.

Ridgewood exudes a friendly and down-to-earth vibe. The streets are lined with beautiful pre-war buildings, locally-owned shops, and a diverse mix of residents, creating a strong sense of community. It's a place where you can feel both connected to the city and removed from its hustle and bustle.

R
COMMUNITY GUIDE · RIDGEWOOD
Ridgewood, Queens County

City Snapshot

Population

12,987

County

Queens County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$85,775

Quick Numbers

Tap to call

Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

This Week

Board of Ed Meeting

2026-06-14

Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience

2026-06-14 at 11:00 PM

Breakfast with Dad

2026-06-15

Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design

Coping with COVID Forum

2026-06-15

Long Beach High School

Ballot Count Livestreaming

2026-06-16

Long Beach High School

Community Leaders

View All
C
Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

K
Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party