CM Holden calls for ‘illegal event’ task force ahead of New Year’s Eve

On Dec. 15, outgoing Council Member Robert Holden made a public call for the City to address “illegal or unlicensed event venues” that allegedly operate well over capacity and have drawn a significant number of 311 noise complaints ahead of New Year’s Eve, the holiday notorious for large and late-running parties.

According to Holden’s office, Lottus Event Center, located at 63-01 Fresh Pond Rd. in Ridgewood, is the greatest offender and hosted four separate events in the last month that broke regulations.