FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com july 30, 2015 • REAL ESTATE • The Queens Courier 81 The State of New York Mortgage Agency offers: • Competitive , fixed-rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers • Downpayment assistance available up to $15, 000 • Special program for veterans, active-duty military , National Guard and reservists • Funds available for renovation KERZNER REALTY 718-381-3366 • 917-439-5242 For Over 4 Generations, A Most Trusted Name •Middle Village: 1 fam brk – semiattach w/ garage, 3 bdrms, plenty of closets, mod kit & bath. 2 guest rms, 2nd story solarium, fin bsmt. Reduced: $ 849K •Middle Village: 1 fam att-brk, 2 bdrms,, new 1 ½ baths, front & rear patios, carport, garden, new kitch & new stainless appls, 220 elect, new oak flrs, fin tiled bsmt. Quiet treelines street. $569K TWO APARTMENTS AVAILABLE IN PRIVATE TWO FAMILY HOME OFF FRESH POND ROAD. Conveniently Located Right Off Of Fresh Pond Rd. Supermarkets, restaurants, banks, bakeries, delis, etc. The M-Train Only A Few Short Blocks Away. Each of the apartments have window in every room. The apartments have hardwood floors with new appliances in the kitchen and freshly painted throughout. The original details have been kept intact. Pets Welcomed!! $2795-Large two bedroom, two bathroom duplex consisting of first floor and basement. There is a private driveway with garage and access to the backyard. Washer/Dryer. $2395-Three bedroom on second floor with full bathroom. OWNER WILL CONSIDER $5500 FOR THE TWO APARTMENTS IF RENTED BY ONE TENANT. 718-894-8700 • 718-821-5999 www.crifasi.com SERVING THIS COMMUNITY SINCE 1974 Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law HORSING AROUND Q: In the middle of May, my daughter was playing in the school yard. The students were horsing around. One of them hurt Angel’s ankle. School personnel observed this event. They sent my daughter to the school nurse, who made a report. Until the Fall, I was not aware of the severity of Angel’s injuries. Now I want to retain an attorney and serve a notice of claim upon the school district. My friends say it’s too late. A: Under section 50-e(1)(a) of the General Municipal Law, where a notice of claim is required, it generally must be served within ninety days after the claim arises. Occasionally, the court can permit a late notice of claim, after considering whether you have a reasonable excuse, the school district or other public entity already knew about the incident, and the entity has not been substantially prejudiced in its ability to maintain its defense. To show a reasonable excuse, it is best to have hard medical evidence sufficient to indicate that you could not have been expected readily to appreciate the severity of your daughter’s injuries. If you bring a claim, it will be that the district failed properly to instruct, supervise, monitor and control students during the recess. The court is interested in whether the district already knew, before your notice, about the wildness in the school yard that day. It may be hoped that your attorney can go to bat and win this for you, but do not be shocked if the court refuses to permit the suit, reasoning that your delay in serving a notice of claim beyond the ninety-day period has prejudiced the district in its ability to defend itself. Advertorial The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878 Your Homeownership Partner 1-800-382-HOME(4663) www.sonyma.org
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