8 The Queens Courier • july 25, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com BY JOHAN HAMILTON [email protected] Bayside residents are not happy with a recent proposal to place a school in their neighborhood. Dozens of community members gathered on the corner of 48th Avenue and 210th Street, where the Department of Education (DOE) has proposed placing a 416-seat primary school. The new school, about a half-mile away from P.S. 31, would replace Keil Brothers Garden Center and Nursery. However, State Senator Tony Avella, Assemblymember Nily Rozic and local residents are up in arms over the idea. “We’re here to express our outrage at the board for trying to push this through without consulting us,” said Avella. “They tried to make this happen before the community could get properly organized, and the DOE has also refused to allow a representative from Community Board 11 to attend the meeting where they’ll be discussing it.” The opponents contend that placing the proposed school between the backyards of several residential homes would drastically increase traffic congestion, noise levels and parking problems. They also say property value in the area would see a significant decrease. “This is wrong and out of character for this community,” said Rozic. “Just because it’s the summer doesn’t mean we’re not here and don’t want to talk about what goes on in our community.” Although the City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses was scheduled to hold a public hearing about the proposal, it has since been rescheduled for next month. Residents hope they will be able to voice their strong opposition then. “It is simply disgraceful to not include the community board,” said Avella. “We’re going to push back against this and tell the DOE that this does not work for us.” BY MELISA CHAN [email protected] Bayside bookworms reveled in the reopening of their new library on July 20 with balloon animals and face painting. The afternoon-long affair celebrated the completion of a $1.3 million project to renovate the Bayside branch of the Queens Library at 214-20 Northern Boulevard. The complete interior makeover, funded by city and borough leaders, now includes a new self-service check-out station, separate areas for adults, teens and children, full handicap accessibility, and bright new decor at the 10,300-square-foot public library, officials said. The branch closed late last December and reopened in June. Residents rally against Bayside school Library relaunches Photo Courtesy of the Queens Library 2013 Estate Tax Law Changes-Are You At Risk? Costly Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make! Come to a Free Workshop on Wills Living Trusts & Medicaid Planning August 1st, 2013 3:00 Quinn Fogarty Funeral Home 162-14 Sanford Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358 August 7th 5:30-7:30 The Law Firm of Albert Cohen, PC Suite 312 104-70 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 August 15th 12:00-2:00 The Law Firm of Albert Cohen, PC Suite 312 104-70 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 August 21st 5:30-7:30 The Law Firm of Albert Cohen, PC Suite 312 104-70 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Seating is Limited. Refreshments Served. Call now to reserve your seat 718-275-7779 At the workshop, we will discuss several issues, including: -The advantages and disadvantage of Wills and Living Trusts -How to plan before you need Long Term Care -How to protect your children’s inheritance from future ex-spouses, lawsuits and other claims Presented By Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 718-275-7779 www.cohenestateplanning.com #1 in Transportation for Northeast Queens Residents! GLEN BELLE CAR SERVICE Call to Inquire about our Summer Savings “Will Beat any Competitor’s Rate by 10%” 718.347.3222 Family Owned & Operated! NAME ____________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________ 718-347-3222 • NEQC/GB 718-347-3222 • NEQC/GB TLC-Base- #B-01250 $5 OFF ANY AIRPORT RIDE Base tip on full fare. CASH ONLY Offers ends 8/31/13 $2 OFF ANY RIDE Base tip on full fare. CASH ONLY Offer ends 8/31/13 SENIOR DISCOUNTS Newest Fleet. Lincoln Town Cars, Sedans, Mini-Vans, 14 Passenger Vans, & Ambulettes 24 Hour Service 7 Days NAME ____________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________
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