16 The Queens Courier • december 26, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Building redone thru ‘Storefront Restoration Program’ BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] Together with the Jackson Heights Historic District, the 82nd Street Partnership has unveiled a restoration that marks the beginning of bringing a new look to the diverse area. On Tuesday, December 17, the Partnership gathered with representatives from the City’s Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), community leaders and merchants to unveil the restoration of a historic building at 82-01 Roosevelt Avenue. Despite protesting by local groups who are against the BID, the Tuesday unveiling was the beginning of the “Storefront Restoration Program” which will refurbish building façades and enhance the district’s sense of place by the end of the year. The 82nd Street Partnership is one of the seven Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) that won SBS’ 2013 “Neighborhood Challenge” initiative intended to encourage innovation and creativity in local economic development programming. The BID invested the $50,000 it received from the challenge by offering property owners and merchants in Jackson Heights free design assistance and a matching construction grant, as part of the new restoration program. By the end of the year, the program will have renovated seven ground The 82nd Street Partnership gathered with Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Robert Walsh, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Landmarks Preservation Commission Jenny Fernandez ; SBS Deputy Commissioner Elizabeth De Leon; community leaders, groups and merchants to unveil the restoration of a historic building at 82-01 Roosevelt Avenue. floor and three upper floor storefronts at three properties on 82nd Street between 37th and Roosevelt Avenues, enhancing the “look and feel” of the area by making the businesses more attractive and inviting to a larger group of customers. The restorations would bring improvements to the area’s quality of life, help preserve retail diversity and Photo Courtesy of the 82nd Street Partnership improve business conditions, according to the 82nd Street Partnership. Along with the restorations, the program will also remove 20 LPC violations from three properties. Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law WELCOME, AUNTIE Advertorial Q: After we entered into a contract to purchase our new home, we contacted an insurance agent to procure a homeowner’s policy. He filled out the application. Yes, it included a specific representation that the premises would be occupied, and would not lie vacant, while the policy was in effect. I signed the application. The insurer issued the policy. Two weeks after title had been transferred, a fire occurred, causing substantial damage. We had not yet moved into the premises. We were planning to, within the next few months, after completing some renovations. We had already activated electric and telephone service. My aunt, who lived in a trailer on the property, was always welcome to make use of the facilities located in the home. She was even to live on the first floor, as soon as the renovations to that part had been completed Now, the insurer has informed us that it will not cover the loss. In the insurer’s view, we made ‘material misrepresentations’ in the application, serving to void the policy. A: A misrepresentation in an application cannot be deemed material unless knowledge by the insurer of the facts misrepresented would have led to a refusal to issue your policy. Is the language of the application or policy ambiguous? Are the insurer’s underwriting guidelines silent on the matter, or generally not followed? Positive answers to these questions, among others, will serve to strengthen your case against this insurer. 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 © 2013 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878 Our job is making sure no longer goes that waste to waste. Find out more at ThinkGreen.com Energy creation. Recycling programs. Closed-loop solutions. Those are just a few of the innovations we’re delivering for customers and communities alike. We live in a world where things can no longer go to waste. That’s why Waste Management is working to get the most from resources. It’s good for business and the environment. ©2012 Waste Management, Inc.
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