The City Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has begun a comprehensive $5.7 million project to rehabilitate the retaining walls of the Cooper Avenue underpass in Glendale, but a proposal to convert 74th Street one-way northbound has drawn criticism from the community. The street is currently one-way southbound. Council [...]
Glendale
Glendale is a bustling neighborhood that is bounded by Cooper Avenue to the north, Woodhaven Boulevard to the east and Myrtle Avenue to the south and Fresh Pond Road to the west.
Historically, Glendale has been a cultural melting pot of a many different ethnicities. There is an established presence of German, Irish and Italian communities and, more recently, growing Polish, Romanian and Puerto Rican populations. This mesh of cultures has produced a plethora of authentic restaurants, shops and bars throughout Glendale. In fact, the neighborhood is widely known as home to the best German food in the City.
At the center of Glendale lies Myrtle Avenue, where one can find thriving small businesses and restaurants. For shoppers, Atlas Park also boasts dozens of shops, restaurants, salons and spas.
Glendale residents also enjoy all of the amenities that Forest Park has to offer. A popular place for hikers, golfers, skaters and athletes of all ages, the 500 acre park is a major attraction in the neighborhood.
