ROBBERS RIDE WITH CABBIES Drivers Held Up On Border In R’wood $70 in cash left behind near the driver’s seat. Law enforcement sources said the second heist occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when a second cab driver picked up the suspect in the hoodedsweatshirt on Weirfield Street between Irving and Wyckoff avenues. Seconds later, police said, the crook displayed a black firearm and demanded cash. Reportedly, the driver provided $250 in cash to the suspect, who took the money and fled on foot. by Robert Pozarycki Within a half-hour, bandits robbed two cab drivers at gunpoint on the Brooklyn/Queens border in Ridgewood last Saturday morning, Apr. 5, police reported. The two perpetrators—described as black males—remain at large as of press time, law enforcement sources said.R eportedly, the trouble began at about 11:08 a.m. Saturday morning, when a cab driver picked up the two suspects at the corner of Wyckoff Avenue and Covert Street. Police said one of the suspects wore a dark-colored top and cap, while his cohort was seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. As the cabbie drove, authorities stated, one of the bandits displayed a firearm and demanded cash. The driver reportedly stopped his vehicle, exited and fled from the scene. Once the driver ditched his cab, police noted, the suspects removed -SEE CABS ON PG. 62- TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 • 8 Four Members Out In Board 5 Shakeup Had Too Many From District 30 by Robert Pozarycki Four Community Board 5 members lost their seats on the advisory body, it was announced. Manny Caruana of Maspeth, Roseann Rosado of Ridgewood and Middle Village’s Rosemarie Johnson and Vernon McDermott were denied reappointment. In a statement, City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley stated the four members were victims of reapportionment, as her district was “over-represented” on Board 5, which includes Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village, the Queens section of Ridgewood and a portion of Rego Park near Woodhaven Boulevard. Two other board members last year—Thomas Rossi of Glendale and Zina Sisto of Middle Village— resigned for personal reasons. Crowley’s 30th Council District covers the majority of Board 5, but City Council Member Antonio Reynoso’s 34th Council District includes part of Ridgewood generally south and west of Woodward and Myrtle avenues. A portion of City Council Member Karen Koslowitz’s 29th District generally bounded by 63rd Avenue, 84th Street, the Long Island -SEE SEATS ON PG. 63- Wdhvn. Burglar Wanted Law enforcement agents are seeking the public’s help in tracking down the suspect in a recent Woodhaven burglary. Reportedly, the break-in occurred on Mar. 27, at a home located in the vicinity of 80th Street and 90th Avenue. Police said the perpetrator got in through a rear storm cellar door and removed two laptop computers, a necklace and a set of Beats headphones. The incident was later reported to the 102nd Precinct. Anyone with information regarding the burglary or the suspect’s whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. DDEENNTTAALL CCAARREE FFOORR TTHHEE EENNTTIRREE FFAAMMILLYY Santa LoCascio, D.D.S., P.C. PRROOVVIDDINNGG PRROOFFESSIOONNAALL && PERRSOONNAALLIZEDD CCAARRE 70-16 FRESH POND RD., RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.LOCASCIO/A 1-718-628-6588 Our Complete Dental Cleaning (Includes X-ray, Exam & Cleaning) Any Filling, Extraction or Emergency Visit $99 $99 We also accept most insurances Like Us On Facebook ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - VJV ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - ONDERDONK
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