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FOR BREAKING NE WS VISIT www.qns.com november 26, 2015 • The Queens Courier 25 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Michael Feiner President Bayside Hills Civic Association Personal Background: Michael Feiner was born in the Bronx. He is a father to Andra Dalla, 39, an advertising attorney for L’Oréal, and Jess Feiner, 33, employee of United Parcel Service. He is married to Eileen Feiner, a retired thirdgrade teacher and sole proprietor of Feiner Finds, an interior brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 decorating business. P rofesi onal Background: Michael Feiner attended Marie Curie Junior High School and Bayside High School. He later went on to graduate from Queens College with a major in English and minor in education. He taught physical education in Woodside from 1972 to 2003 as well as junior high school English and elementary school science. In 1958, Feiner moved to Bayside Hills, where he soon noticed that upon heavy rainfall, the neighborhood would suffer severe flooding. Water levels would rise, causing sewers to overflow, manholes to pop up and lampposts to tip over. The danger the flooding caused for residents prompted Feiner to take action. He began going around the neighborhood with petitions to enact change. This led to his membership of the Bayside Hills Civic Association. He made his way from a member of the board of directors, to vice president, to his current position of president. Biggest Accomplishment As president of the Bayside Hills Civic Association, Feiner made the Alley Greek Oakland Ravine Project first on his to-do list. This would include redirecting stormwater out of the town to prevent flooding. A major accomplishment was made when the project’s last finishing touches were recently completed, bringing a stop to the flooding that would often cause homes to tilt on their foundations. Feiner is also motivated and proud of the relationship he has with the NYPD. “Our rapport has never been better,” he said/ They work with Feiner and the civic association to maintain security for all of their events. He was even invited to take part in Police Academy courses and still attends regular meetings. His good relationship with elected officials and NYC agencies is also an accomplishment. This, in turn, has led to their cooperation and response to Bayside Hills’ concerns. Biggest Challenge Feiner’s biggest challenge now is the ongoing effort to maintain the appearance and quality of homes in Bayside Hills. Maintaining the reputation and identity of the neighborhood has also proved challenging. Bayside Hills’ name was becoming lost, often being overlooked by the postal service as Flushing or Oakland Gardens. Feiner fought with the aid of Congressman Anthony Weiner, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Postmaster William Rodgers to ensure the identity of Bayside Hills will not be forgotten. These changes were even pushed on databases including Google Maps. Motivation to Contribute to Community Feiner is motivated by the supportive team and relationships he has with those around him. “I live in a wonderful neighborhood and I have a great board of directors that work in support of what I believe in,” he said. Feiner is currently planning the Holiday Lighting Ceremony the Community Board 11 holds annually on Bell Boulevard on Dec. 6. BY BROOKE SMITH CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES FALL SAVINGS TAKE 20-50% OFF LAMP SHADE SALE be saving you money. on yellow and red tagged items 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 11/30/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still OFF


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