8 THE QUEENS COURIER • OCTOBER 10, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com PETITIONS AGAINST RUMORED SCHOOL BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA AND ANGY ALTAMIRANO editorial@queenscourier.com More than 500 people in Whitestone have signed a petition asking the city’s School Construction Authority (SCA) to propose alternate sites for a high school. Residents, after hearing rumors of a school coming to an abandoned sixacre lot along 150th Street and 5th Avenue, said they were upset they weren’t involved in the decision-making process. They came out to Whitestone on Saturday, October 5 to voice their opposition to the school. The lot would not be appropriate for a school because there are no major streets and no public transportation nearby, said City Council District 19 candidate Paul Vallone. “We must be the voice that is heard and considered fi rst when it comes to new construction in our neighborhoods,” he said following the petition signing. According to a Vallone spokesperson, about 300 people signed the print petition and 200 signed an online version. Vallone, upset by the lack of information, gathered with community leaders and residents last week to speak out against the SCA’s “unilateral site selection powers,” present them with other sites for the school, and let the SCA know the community wants to be involved. According to State Senator Tony Avella, the Department of Education Hundreds in Whitestone signed a petition last weekend against a rumored school. (DOE) said there is no offi cial proposal to bring a school to that location. “I stand with the community to not use this site for the school, but Wednesday’s rally seems premature,” said Avella. “There’s no proposal. It’s all just rumor.” DOE spokesperson David Pena said there has been no offi cial decision made to place a school at the Whitestone site. Photo Courtesy of Paul Vallone’s campaign To sign the online petition, visit www. change.org/users/64611293. A paper copy can also be picked up at Vallone’s campaign offi ce at 25-59 Francis Lewis Boulevard. Five Towns College Finding Lung Cancer Earlier Am I at Risk? 40-75 years of age with no previous history of cancer with one or more of the following risk factors: Long-term smoker, former smoker or prolonged exposure to second-hand smoke Immediate family members with a history of lung cancer Extensive exposure to certain chemicals, radon, asbestos, coal products and/or radioactive substances SUNRISE MEDICAL LABORATORIES www.sunriselab.com EarlyCDT®-Lung A simple blood test to aid in early detection of lung cancer www.sunriselab.com For more information, please contact: Drs. Spindler & Bellovin 23-35 Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11360 718-229-2121 Most insurance accepted Doctor’s visit required Normal copays and deductibles apply Final Enrollment Days Now Through September 6 Hurry! Classes Start September 3 9 am - 4 pm • Bring your transcripts • Same day decision in most cases • Application fee waived on these days • Scholarships are still available • A U D I O R E C O R D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y • B R O A D C A S T I N G • B U S I N E S S • E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • F I L M / V I D E O • J O U R N A L I S M • M A S S C O M M U N I C A T I O N • M U S I C T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • M U S I C B U S I N E S S • M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E • T H E A T R E A R T S 631.656.2110 305 N. Service Road Dix Hills, NY 117 46 admissions@ftc.edu www.ftc.edu
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