A major fire in Maspeth over the weekend has renewed concerns about illegally parked RVs and weak city enforcement after flames from a street-side camper spread to the iconic GoodFellas Diner, causing extensive damage to a neighborhood landmark.
The blaze, which started around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, originated from a parked RV and quickly spread to the old diner at 56-26 Maspeth Ave. Sixty firefighters responded to the scene, and two civilians were evaluated but declined medical treatment. The fire marked the second time in seven years that GoodFellas Diner has suffered a major blaze.
