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FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 • THE QUEENS COURIER 29 Gaping sinkhole in Forest Park worries locals BY SALVATORE LICATA slicata@queenscourier.com/@sal_licata1 Forest Park is home to an 18-hole golf course, but a 19th hole in the park is cause for some concern. For about two years now, there has been a gaping sinkhole along the entrance path to the park from Woodhaven Boulevard. It was most likely caused by runoff into or deterioration of a catch basin beneath the roadway, according to a representative from the Parks Department. Locals say it is a major hazard because of where it is situated. “The sinkhole is right across the street from the carousel, which is a major attraction for children,” said Ed Wendell, a frequent visitor of Forest Park. “It is only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured and everyone starts saying, ‘Why wasn’t this fi xed already?’” The hole is currently barricaded off and has caution tape around it. It takes up almost the whole sidewalk, forcing people to walk in a single-fi le line to get past it. The Parks Department is working on plans to fi x it. “Parks is currently assessing the extent of work that will be required to repair this sinkhole and fi x its underlying cause,” the representative said. “Once this assessment has been completed, we will procure a contractor to complete this work.” There was no timeline given on how long it will take to start the work, but Wendell said he is encouraged that something may fi nally be done about this ongoing safety issue. “I’m glad they are aware of the problem and looking into it,” Wendell said. “But we will only be relieved when it is fi nally taken care of.” THE COURIER/Photo by Salvatore Licata For about two years now, there has been a gaping sinkhole along the entrance path to the park from Woodhaven Boulevard DAE WON Acupuncture Clinic IMMEDIATE PAIN RELIEF Improve Range of Motion With A Few Sessions • Low Back Pain • Sciatica • Neck Pain • Shoulder Pain • Elbow Pain • Wrist Pain • Insomnia• Knee Pain • Ankle Pain • Heel Pain • Headache • Migraine • Anxiety • Detox • Weight Loss We Accept Auto Insurance Acupuncture & Spinal Manipulation for $60.00 Thomas An L. Ac. O.M.D has 718-321-0875 • 718-321-0120 over 30 years experience 163-15 Northern Boulevard, #3 • Flushing, NY 11358


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