12 July C R Y D E R P O I N T The Quack Came Back! By Jill Davis UPDATE: Beechhurst, NY – A renegade duck cried “fowl” after having been apprehended and interrogated for illegally swimming in the Cryder Point pool in May. As previously reported the intruder, who was identified as Mr. Quack, had broken the community’s rules and entered the premises without valid proof of pool membership. When no record of pool membership was found, Mr. Quack was ejected from the property and flew off in a huff. The Cryder Point Courier has learned that the cooperative’s management office subsequently dove deeper and conducted a thorough investigation of Mr. Quack, which included a complete review of shareholder records. Stacey Pankavich, the property’s administrative manager, said that “no documentation exists of a Mr. Quack in our shareholder database. He is also not listed as a co-resident or as a guest of a resident.” Ms. Pankavich reported that a criminal background check was also run. “We have verified that Mr. Quack’s full name is Mallard T. Quack and that he is from the Little Neck Bay area. The background check came back clean. There is no prior record of Mr. Quack previously participating in any illegal activities,” she confirmed. Interviews with residents indicated that many did not think that Mr. Quack would dare to return, but others said that he and several of his flock were frequently observed at the edge of the river ducking for cover. Concerns about his return were proved correct on the evening of June 26 when he, accompanied by an unidentified feathered friend, was seen lurking at the pool’s edge and then gliding across the shallow end, apparently without a care in the world. Maxine Schiller works in Cryder Point’s management The Dining Diva: Villaggio – Authentic Italian Cuisine in Whitestone By Helene Oelerich Villaggio in Whitestone has excellent Italian food. The restaurant is charming and cozy, seating 60 people in lovely, clean surroundings. There is also a small side room that is air fresh with outside awnings. The bar is very popular--wines by the glass are forever poured. The Loccisano Family is very happy to provide every table with a brick oven pizza bread basket while you await your Sunday brunch, lunch or dinner. The terrific manager, Bobby, as well as the entire staff, is helpful and friendly. Chef Guadalupa raises the bar with a delicious menu. The cold and hot appetizers and main dishes of pasta, seafood, chicken, veal, and pizza are always tasty and smartly made. A small free parking area, as well as curbside pick-up for takeout, is available. The restaurant also offers catering and private parties. Villaggio is open for lunch Monday through Sunday, 12pm-4pm. Dinner hours are Monday through Thursday, 4pm-10pm and Friday through Sunday, 4pm-11pm. Reservations are recommended. Villaggio is located at 150-07 14th Road. Phone 718-747-1111 or visit www.villaggiohome.com. 12 cryder point courier | July 2016 | WWW.QNS.COM office and happened to be on the scene that evening. “I was just here to help out at the pool,” she explained. Ms. Schiller took the photos shown here of Mr. Quack’s misconduct. “I don’t live here,” she said, “but I felt an obligation to provide hard evidence of the trespassers. People pay good money to join this pool. It just isn’t right.” Making Mr. Quack’s actions more troubling was the timing of this latest incident. “It’s interesting that he came right around closing time,” Ms. Schiller said. “It was about eight o’clock and there weren’t a lot of people around. I’m sure he thought things were just ducky and he could get away with it without being noticed.” She shook her head, “On top of everything, I can’t believe he actually had the nerve to bring somebody with him.” Ms. Pankavich added, “I want to assure the residents of Cryder Point that management takes the safety and security of the community very seriously.” When asked what measures were being taken to prevent future intrusions by Mr. Quack or his cohorts, she said she was not at liberty to discuss security issues and would provide no further comment. Pool members are reminded to contact authorities with any information on Mr. Quack or his companion. Please call the Waterfowl Hotline at 1-800-555-DUCK. This is a developing story and updates will be forthcoming as we receive further information. Mr. Quack (right) and unidentified accomplice, Sun., 6/26/16, 8:04pm Photos by Maxine Schiller The pair boldly goes in for a swim, Sun, 6/26/26, 8:06pm Helene with owner Joe Loccisano Cold antipasti platter Brick oven pizza bread basket Mussels with white wine sauce
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