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Mall Operators To Boost ADA Access Rego Center Among Locations Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced on Tuesday, Apr. 8, an agreement with Vornado Realty Corporation, one of the largest owners and managers of commercial real estate in the U.S., that will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided equal access to parking lots and garages at 20 shopping centers in New York owned by the company. The settlement requires that the facilities are upgraded so they comply with requirements and design standards set forth in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, so those with disabilities have access to the goods and services that are available at the centers. “Everyone in New York State deserves equal access to retail establishments, regardless of disability status, in order to enjoy a full and independent life—and because it’s the law,” Schneiderman said. “This agreement ensures that any barriers at Vornado’s shopping centers will be removed, to the benefit of New Yorkers from all walks of life. I commend Vornado for agreeing to take the steps necessary to make their lots and garages fully accessible for all New Yorkers.” Vornado, a real estate investment fund which owns and manages more than 100 million square feet of commercial real estate in the U.S., owns 20 shopping centers in New York that are subject to the agreement. This case is part of Schneiderman’s ongoing initiative to ensure that retail establishments across New York provide equal access to all shoppers. In 2012, the office secured agreements with Century 21, JC Penney, Loehmann’s and Petland Discounts. Those agreements require over 100 stores to comply with accessibility requirements. More information about them can be found here.A fter reviewing information received by the Attorney General’s Office regarding accessibility barriers at a Vornado garage—in the Rego Center, located at 61-35 Junction Blvd. in Rego Park—the Civil Rights Bureau sent investigators to examine the parking lots and garages at the Rego Center and a second Vornadoowned shopping center, at 1750-1780 Gun Hill Rd. in the Bronx. The bureau also retained an expert to survey the Rego Center garage. Among concerns identified by the expert was a ramp that, by law, was too steep, missing handrails, and an accessible route that ended at an abrupt step down into the parking area.U nder the agreement, Vornado will identify and remediate accessibility barriers in the parking structures at the 20 New York shopping centers. Five of the centers TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 • 42 -SEE PARKING ON PG. 68- Conservatives Honor CB 5 Chair The Queens County Conservative Party recently honored Glendale’s Vincent Arcuri, who serves as Community Board 5 chairperson and the party’s vice chairman, during a gala last Tuesday, Apr. 1, at Roma View Caterers in Howard Beach. Arcuri was recognized for his years of service to various community organizations, including St. Pancras Church and School, the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, the Knights of Columbus and the Glendale/104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol. He is pictured (at left) with City Council Member Eric Ulrich and Cathy Donohoe, president of the Bridge to Life Committee, who was also honored at last Tuesday’s event. 71-28 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, NY • (718) 821-8401 EASTER SUNDAY DINNER SEATING BEGINS AT 12 NOON 3 COURSE DINNER MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! Friday 4/11 Local Musician TJ Fox Performing Live At 10 p.m. Friday 4/25 Fund-Raiser To Benefit Women's Cancer EIN Foundation And Revlon Run/Walk Drink Specials, Raffles And Prizes. WWW.EDISONPLACENY.COM ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - EDISON SUBSCRIBE TO THE Times Newsweekly Established in 1908 as Ridgewood Times Serving All Queens And Brooklyn + BEST Community Coverage + LARGEST Classified Pages + MORE Local Features & Columns FOR ONLY $2500 A YEAR You Can Get The Times Newsweekly Mailed To Your Home For 52 Weeks ($30.00 Outside Queens & Brooklyn) FILL IN COUPON AND MAIL WITH CHECK NAME__________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________ _______________________________________________ CITY___________________________ ZIP_____________ PHONE_____________________________________________ _(circle one) NEW SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS CALL 1-718-821-7500 Times Newsweekly P.O. Box 860299, Ridgewood, N.Y. 11386-0299


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