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32 The QUEE NS Courier • september 11, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com NEW HOPE FOR RIDGEWOOD RESERVOIR BY SALVATORE LICATA slicata@queenscourier.com The Ridgewood Reservoir is gaining some dam support. The head of the state Department of Environmental Conservation told lawmakers that the city Parks Department requested his agency reclassify the reservoir as a “low hazard” dam, which would obviate the need for a $6 million construction project to prevent flooding. The reservoir has been listed as a major flood hazard with potential to do damage to its surroundings. In order to minimize the risk of flooding, the Parks Department planned to connect the reservoir’s three basins by creating three large breaches in the reservoir’s surrounding berms. “If reclassified, the Class A low flood threat designation will allow Parks to maintain the reservoir as a dam, without necessitating breaching the structure and all the associated intrusions, such as access-road construction, tree removal and habitat disturbance,” DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens wrote in a Sept. 2 letter. Martens said his staff felt the downgrade THE COURIER/Photo by Liam La Guerre “may be technically justified,” and that the Parks Department is “in the process of submitting additional information to justify this reclassification,” raising the possibility that the reservoir can be fully preserved. “We share your view that the reservoir is a unique, historic site that over the years has reverted to nature and has become a haven for wildlife, as well as local residents seeking respite from urbanized surroundings,” Martens wrote. The letter also said that the DEC is developing a schedule to map the wetlands in the three basins of the reservoir, starting early this fall. This initial work will identify the exact boundaries of each of the wetlands and what conditions exist there. Even though the letter is a step forward in the fight to save the reservoir, state Sen. Joe Addabbo remains skeptical. “I will not rest until there is an A classification low flood risk letter from the Parks Department in my hand,” Addabbo said. “I am optimistic we will get what we want but just something more definitive.” “Ben’s Rosh Hashanah Dinner For 10! Order Early & Get 3 FREE Meals!” $33999 Order by Friday, September 19, 2014* and get 3 on-card BUY-1-GET-1 FREE meal coupons FOR for future use. APPETIZER SOUP 10 ENTREE ACCOMPANIMENTS 1 qt. Cranberry-Pineapple Compote 1 qt. Fresh-Cut Cole Slaw SIDES DESSERT CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE TWO *No on-card coupons after this date. 2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – ROSH HASHANAH – Close 4pm Wed., September 24th Reopen Sat., September 27th – YOM KIPPUR – Close 4pm Fri., October 3rd Reopen Sun., October 5th © 2014 Ronald M. Dragoon 12 Mini Stuffed Cabbage PLUS CHOICE OF ONE 1 qt. Chopped Liver 10 pieces of Gefilte Fish 4 qts. Chicken Noodle Soup with 12 Matzo Balls 5 Roast Chickens Whole Roast Turkey (15 lb. avg.) 4 lbs. Sliced Brisket (add $10) String Beans Almondine Egg Barley & Mushrooms Kasha Varnishkes Broccoli Almondine 1 qt. Carrot Tsimmes Round Challah Sweet Potato Pudding Noodle Pudding Potato Pudding Fresh-Baked Rugalach Fruit Salad Bowl (add $29.99) PHONE ORDERS FOR TAKEOUT WELCOME! Minimum 24 Hours Notice & $100 Minimum Order Please. Walk-ins Always Welcomed. THE HIGH HOLY DAYS 5775 Services that are meaningful, spiritual & egalitarian Temple L’Chaim Where will YOU be on September 24th? 9/24, 8:00PM Erev Rosh Hashonah 9/25, 10:00AM Rosh Hashonah 10/3, 8:00PM Kol Nidre 10/4, 10:00AM Yom Kippur 10/4, 4:00PM Yizkor 10/4, 5:00PM Concluding Led by Rabbi Dr. Charles G. Agin with Cantor, Choir and Accompaniment Adria Conference Ctr., 222-33 Northern Blvd., Bayside, NY Reservations a must, $100 Per Adult Requested Air Conditioning, Free Parking, Prayerbooks Provided Children & Military are guests of the Congregation Persons Without Entrance Cards Will Not Be Admitted www.adasforlife.org Cong. Adas Wolkowisk Inc., (founded 1879) dba Temple L’Chaim Administrative Office – Woodmere, NY Net proceeds to charity. Connect with your Culture People Faith History Show your solidarity. The time is now! CALL NOW! 718-461-1273 The Sanctuary at Mount Lebanon The only Indoor Jewish Community Mausoleum In New York’s Five Boroughs Special Prices and Choice Locations in the All New Building for a limited time • Single & Companion Gravesites • Family Plots • Niche Space for Cremated Remains Affordable Payment Plans • Credit Cards Accepted A Not-For Profi t Cemetery serving the Jewish Community since 1914 7800 Myrtle Ave • Glendale, Queens, NY 11385 718-821-0200 • www.MountLebanonCemetery.com


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