6 The Queens Courier • FEBRUARY 20, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Oakland Gardens teen IDed as crash vic BY QUEENS COURIER STAF editorial@queenscourier.com Two people are dead after their vehicle VOW TO REBUILD CHURCH AFTER FIRE BY MAGIE HAYES mhayes@queenscourier.com @magghayes Parishioners of the Deliverance Tabernacle Church know that despite a fire tearing through their sacred space, greater things are still to come. “We are devastated that our place of worship has been destroyed, but the cross still stands,” said Donniese Barrow, a church board member. “With all of this damage, the cross did not fall.” A two-alarm blaze broke out the morning of Monday, February 19 about 3 a.m. in the church’s basement. Although a cause had yet to be determined as of press time, a church official and technician heard it was electrical. It took the FDNY about an hour to put out the flames, and despite conflicting reports, firefighters had no problems with frozen fire hydrants. “Reports said there were problems but we confirmed the hydrants were functioning,” said an FDNY spokesperson. Following last weekend’s snow storm, the Department of Sanitation sent out 800 emergency snow laborers, charged with the task of clearing fire hydrants. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries and were then taken to Jamaica Hospital. The building was significantly damaged on the inside, but less than a day after the fire, neighboring churches had opened their doors to the 150-person congregation, said Barrow. “Other churches have reached out to offer space and to try and accommodate us until we find something,” she said. “People have been really supportive.” Barrow said officials plan to rebuild the space, and despite losing everything, their faith is still alive. “We know something greater is coming from this,” she said. “It’s going to be a long process. But we are strong and our faith is stronger.” hit a tree off of the Long Island Expressway, police said. Jennifer Gao, 16, of Oakland Gardens lost her life in the Tuesday, February 18 crash. Police identified the driver, who also died in the accident, as 19-year-old Jiahao Liang of Middletown, N.Y. Teary-eyed family members declined to comment on Gao or the accident. The accident happened just before 1 a.m. near Utopia Parkway and Kissena Boulevard, between exits 24 and 25, cops said. The Audi sedan was driving westbound down the expressway when the car went off the roadway, turned on its side and crashed into a tree, police said. The driver and Gao were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the NYPD. According to police, preliminary investigation found that speed was likely a factor in the accident. Photo by Vic Nicastro Join us at A Culinary and Cultural Celebration to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens... Monday, March 10 at 6:00 PM Russo's on the Bay, Howard Beach, NY Participating Restaurants as of (2/1/14): Amagansett Wines & Spirits Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Russo’s on the Bay Schmidt’s Confectionery Individual Tickets are $75 per person (tickets must be purchased in advance) Please call 718-441-6050 ext 206 For more information about how you Can RSVP for this event or Visit us online at www.metroqueens.org Enjoy a sampling of gourmet delights & fine wines. Nail Fungus Treatment Stop Suffering From Unsightly Nails Coca-Cola Bottling Co La Dolce Italia Manor Oktoberfest Uncle Bacala Woodhaven House Pin PointeTM offers new hope to those who suffer from nail fungus 3 Single Treatment Procedure 3 Takes less than 10 minutes per foot 3 None of the risks of oral medications and easily outperforms topical creams. Matteo’s Vetro $295 PER FOOT LASER FUNGAL NAIL TREATMENT With This Advertisement. Exp 2/28/14. Not to be combined with any other offers • Fungal Nails • Corn/Callouses • Ingrown Nails • Painful Feet • Heel Pain • Fractures • Hammertoes • Sprains • Diabetic Foot Care • Warts • Spurs • Bunions Barry J. Rosen, D.P.M., D.A.P.M.S.B Diplomate, American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board Board Certi ed in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Bayside 718-225-2424 • www.rosendpm.com UNION PLANS AND MOST INSURANCE ACCEAPTED
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