18 The QUEE NS Courier • OCTOBER 1, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Family fun day draws 5,000 to Whitestone park by ALINA SURIEL asuriel@queenscourier.com/@alinangelica Saturday was a fun day taken to another level in Whitestone. More than 5,000 people were packed into Francis Lewis Park on Sept. 26 for the 109th Precinct’s second annual Whitestone Family Fun Day. The festival—co-sponsored by the We Love Whitestone civic group—was fun for all ages but particularly geared toward the youngest members of the community. Activities included face painting, an onsite Photo courtesy of We Love Whitestone The festival was fun for all ages. Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial THE BOSSY OWNER Q: In a residential backyard, my employer was getting ready to install an inground pool. To make room for it, we had been excavating beneath a concrete patio. It extended too far from the rear of the house. In the excavated areas, we had placed some panels. They served to show how close the pool could go to the neighbor’s property. The owner came out to the backyard, observed us digging and took note of the panels. “They’re a little off,” he said. “You’ve got to rearrange them. They don’t comply with the sideline restrictions.” In response, my employer ordered us to realign the panels. Shortly thereafter, the patio rained down debris, and it collapsed upon me. According to the application for a building permit, the owner himself is the builder and supervisor for this pool. A: In addition to workers’ compensation from your employer, you can recover damages from this owner. Clearly, he participated in the direction and control of the construction and excavation. Because of this, the owner is exposed to liability under Labor Law § 240(1) and § 241(6), which set forth requirements for conducting such work. In addition, the owner violated the provisions of Labor Law § 200. Section 200 codifies the common-law duty that requires him to exercise reasonable care to provide a safe place to work for anyone who works on his premises. 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 balloon artist, two inflatable bouncy houses, fresh cotton candy, a DJ and an NYPD rock wall. The biggest attractions of the day were the pony ride feature and an on-site pumpkin patch with pumpkin painting activities. Additionally, Mets mascot Mr. Met himself made an appearance. Precinct Community Council President Chrissy Voskerichian said that drawing out so many people effectively gained positive public exposure for the police department. It was the first opportunity to meet local police officers for many attendees, and the station aims to facilitate especially strong relationships with young people to teach them to feel safe in the hands of law enforcement. “These events are all about community police partnerships and relationships,” Voskerichian said. “It’s about working together in good times and bad and showing that one can’t exist without the other.” Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfi led Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” (T) 877-TAX-1040 (F) 718-894-4476 Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor scandela@thetaxadvocategroup.com www.thetaxadvocategroup.com
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