Scam Artists Targeting Undocumented Residents Meng Warns About Immigration Fraudsters The congresswoman urged local immigrants to be on guard against dishonest lawyers, immigration consultants, and fake attorneys, who, for a hefty fee, promise to immediately prepare and submit applications for the president’s program, even though the period to apply has not begun and the fees and forms have not been made available yet. “The executive action taken by the president is good for our country,” said Meng. “It was the only real progress we’ve been able to make on immigration in the past two years. But unfortunately, it has caused fraudsters, con-artists and very greedy people to cash in on the hopes and dreams of immigrants.” “Most undocumented immigrants are hardworking people who want nothing more than a chance to work, live and contribute to our nation,” she added. “Not only do these scammers steal their savings and hard-earned money, they rob them of their chance to finally come out of the shadows, and have a shot at the American dream. It’s unconscionable, and immigrants must make sure that they don’t fall prey to these despicable schemes.” The scams are related to two executive actions that the president announced on Nov. 20, 2014, which will allow certain p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. This weekend, 7 trains will operate between Queensboro Plaza and Flushing-Main Street, but Flushing-bound 7 trains will run express service between Queensboro Plaza and 74th Street. Additionally, Q trains will be extended to the Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard station on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For alternate service between Queens and Manhattan, transfer to the N or Q train at Queensboro Plaza or Times Square-42nd Street; or the E, F or R train at 74th Street. Additionally, free shuttle buses will replace 7 trains in Long Island City between Queensboro Plaza and Vernon Boulevard- Jackson Avenue. These buses will stop at the Queens Plaza station for ADA access to the E or R trains. The shuttle buses will stop as follows: • Queensboro Plaza—on Queens Plaza South at 27th Street; • Queens Plaza—on 42nd Road at Jackson Avenue; • Court Square-23rd Street— routes. Kew Gdns. Project Affects Union Tpke. Long-term construction related to the state Department of Transportation’s Kew Gardens Interchange project will require the right lane of Union Turnpike eastbound to be closed at all times between 128th and 134th streets. All existing traffic lanes will remain open and are shifted to the left.L ane Closures On Grand Central Pkwy. One lane of the Grand Central Parkway in each direction will be closed between 82nd and 111th streets on weekdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on weekdays. Lane closures will also take place from 10 p.m. Fridays to 7 a.m. Saturdays and from 10 p.m. Saturdays to 3 p.m. Sundays. Two lanes of traffic in each direction may be closed on weeknights from 12:01 until 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 to 6 a.m. and Sundays from 1 to 9 a.m. TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • 20 TRANSIT NEWS and Updates Metropolitan Transportation Authority The information in this column is current as of Wednesday, Jan. 21. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made at any time after publication. Check www.mta.info for schedule changes. Weekday 7 Trains Skip Stops In Qns. Manhattan-bound 7 trains will skip the 69th Street, 52nd Street, 46th Street, 40th Street and 33rd Street stations on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22-23, and Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 27-30, from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. For service to these stations, take the 7 train to Woodside-61st Street or Queensboro Plaza, then transfer to a Flushing-bound 7 train. For service from these stations, take the 7 train to Woodside-61st Street or 74th Street, then transfer to a Manhattan-bound 7 train. More Disruptions Hit The 7 Line Service on the 7 line will be suspended between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square-42nd Street this weekend, from 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, until 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26; and from 11:45 -SEE TRANSIT ON PG. 57- TRAFFIC NEWS and Updates New York City Department Of Transportation Because of ongoing construction work at several locations throughout Queens and Brooklyn, the city DOT has announced numerous street closures in local neighborhoods for the upcoming week. The announced diversions are current as of Wednesday, Jan. 21, and weather permitting. The DOT may shut down other roads should the need for emergency repairs arise. Streets and highways that are affected by closures during this week include the following: Repairs Shut Down Metro. Ave. Bridge The Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over the English Kills in East Williamsburg will be closed overnights, Tuesday through Friday, from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. through Jan. 30. The bridge will also be shut down the next two Saturdays, Jan. 24 and 31, from 1 to 6 a.m. The clsoures are required for necessary bridge restoration work. Drivers will be directed to use Varick Avenue, Johnson Avenue and Morgan Avenue as detour Rep. 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