FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com OCTOBER 31, 2013 • The Queens Courier 35 Restraining order extended for 5Pointz BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com The small victories keep coming for 5Pointz. Judge Frederick Block of the Brooklyn Federal Court granted Jonathan Cohen, curator at 5Pointz for the past 11 years, and a group of 16 other aerosol artists an extension to their initial 10 day restraining order on October 28, more than a week after they appeared before the court looking to file a lawsuit in an effort to stop the demolition of the graffiti mecca, according to Jeannine Chanes, a lawyer for the 5Pointz artists. A hearing for preliminary injunction is now scheduled for November 6 in which the court will review the case, said Chanes. This also means that the restraining order has been stretched until 5 p.m. on November 12. The restraining order means the Wolkoff family, owners of the property on Jackson Avenue and Davis Street, and developer G&M Realty, cannot do anything demolition related to the property. The artists will also not be allowed to put any new art up during this time. “We’re thrilled,” said Chanes. “It’s a really positive sign.” The developers hope to build two Fall Savings apartment towers – one 47 stories and the other 41 stories tall – with close to 1,000 rental apartments, 32,000-square-feet of outdoor public space and 50,000-square-feet of retail space between them. However, according to Chanes, one of the biggest concerns is the fact that the artists working spaces are expected to be in the second tower, which developers have said would only be built if there is demand. Developers agreed with the City Council to build and staff the two buildings with 100 percent union workers, bringing more than 1,000 jobs to Long Island City, and also increase the number of affordable housing units from 75 to 210. AMAZING SAVINGS $29 For $200 worth of Prescription Lenses and Eye Exam ($235 Value) * Prescription lenses for eyeglasses or sunglasses, and frames by Fendi, Marc Jacobs, and other designers The Fine Print Expires 180 days after purchase. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit. Appointment required. Valid only for complete pair of glasses or prescription sunglasses. Not valid with insurance or unions. Not valid for sale items. Extra $45 fee for contact lens exam. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. *SPECIAL MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT, CAN BE PURCHASED BY CALLING US DIRECTLY OR VISITING GROUPON UNDER HEALTH VISION AND PURCHASE DEAL ONLINE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. www.eyesupplyofbayside.com 2 PAIRS OF GLASSES AT NO-LINE BIFOCALS Progressive Lenses w/Metal Frames OF BAYSIDE VARILUX Progressive Lenses (No-Line Bifocals) w/Metal Frames ANTIQUES & STERLING WANTED TOP DOLLAR PAID ALL JEWELRY WANTED Top $$$ Paid We Purchase all Gold, Antiques, Pre-1950 Furniture, Paintings, Rugs, Sterling Silver, Bronzes, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac, Marble Figures and Marble Tolp Furniture, Fine Porcelain, Entire C ontents of Estates, Prompt & Courteous Service Items Wanted We Come to You WE ARE A GVS PROVIDER $100 OFF A Complete Pair of Glasses & a Spare Pair for $9999 $9999 $16999 exam exam not incl’d FREE not incl’d Rugs and Painting Wanted 718.762.7448 exam not incl’d Se Habla with coupon*. expires 11/30/13. with coupon*. expires 11/30/13. with coupon*. expires 11/30/13. with coupon*. expires 11/30/13. Español *Some Restrictions Apply. May not be combined with any other Offers, Promotions, Specials, Union or Insurance Plans. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Thanks. We Purchase Entire Estates All Tiffany Andrew Korman, Proprietor Accepting Most Insurance Plans Doctor In: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-5:30, 39-25 Bell Blvd., Bayside • 718.279.2020 Tues. & Thurs. 11-7:30, Sat 10-4:30
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