19 • TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 Bandit Took Cab Driver To Robbery In Glendale Police Seek Perpetrator In Late-Night Stickup by Robert Pozarycki Law enforcement agents need the public’s help in finding the gun-toting suspect who robbed a livery cab driver in Glendale early last Wednesday morning, May 14, it was reported. Police said the robbery occurred at about 2 a.m. in front of a home on 67th Place between Central and Myrtle avenues. According to authorities, the livery cab driver picked up the suspect sometime earlier at the corner of Marcy Avenue and Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Upon arriving at the Glendale location, it was reported, the crook displayed a firearm and demanded money from the driver. After taking $200 in cash, police said, the bandit exited from the cab and fled in an unknown direction. The incident was later reported to the 104th Precinct; the driver was not injured. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male believed to be 25 years old with short hair and a goatee. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS; all calls will be kept confidential. City Council Approves Member Item Reforms To Take Politics Out Of Process by Noah Zuss A rules reform package to change how City Council member items are distributed that would equalize the starting amount for each district passed the City Council unanimously last Wednesday, May 14. The rules changes will take effect starting in fiscal year 2015, which begins on July 1. The changes are focused on giving every City Council member a funding base that can then be increased due to their districts needs. Members will be able to apply for additional funds to support projects and community organizations predicated on poverty levels in their district. City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley believes the reforms were necessitated by an outdated, opaque system that was often highly politicized. In praising the changes, Crowley applauded the body for reforming a flawed, unfair system that did not reward the most deserving members, or districts. Speaking of the way political business had been done, Crowley said, “the amount each member was given had little to do with how much funding our districts needed or how hard we worked as members. Instead, it was decided by our political standing with the speaker.” The aim of the member item reforms is to equalize the amount of -SEE REFORM ON PG. 55- The suspect wanted for recently robbing a livery cab driver in Glendale. 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. The Sky’s The Limit On That Important Day! Don’s Photography Call For Package Specials 1-718-277-5161 RIDGEWOOD HAIR STYLISTS 57-01 Catalpa Ave. (Cor. Seneca Ave.) 1-718-821-9581 WE ALSO DO MAKE-UP • UP-DOs • WAXING • WEDDING PARTIES! SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY - 15% OFF Wed. & Thur.: ©Times Newsweekly – 2014– R'WOOD^HAIR CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT • WALK-INS WELCOME COLOR, CUT& BLOWDRY Only $$44550000 Shor t Hair Only. Wed. & Thur. : $15 Haircut - Short Hair Only With This Ad Only, Expires May 31, 2014 Gift Certificates Available © Times Newsweekly 2014 — DON’S PHOTO ©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 RIDGEWOOD OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER “YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS” •HOME/OFFICE FURNITURE •SHREDDERS/COPIERS/SAFES •OFFICE MACHINES/PRINTERS FIREPROOF SAFES IN STOCK FULL LINE OF ART SUPPLIES IN STOCK Tonuca Basu Physician PC COMPLETE MEDICAL CARE Chiropractor:Acupuncturist - Natali Bright Mike Kimmel WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES • MEDICARE • MEDICAID • HMOS NO FAULT WORKERS COMPENSATION The practice of Dr. Basu is based on early prevention, early detection of disease, travel medicine, and on the delivery of state-of-the-art, quality health care for chronic illnesses and physical rehabilitation. Dr. Basu has been practicing General Medicine since 1992. Physical Therapy Chiropractor Acupuncture Ridgewood Physical Therapy Ridgewood Chiropractor Ridgewood Acupuncture Physical Therapist Internal Medicine Orthopedic Neurologist 6044 Myr tle Avenue Ridgewood, NY 11385 Tel: 718-386-7000 Fax: 718-456-7585 3440 Fulton Street Brooklyn NY 11208 Tel: 718-235-0222 Fax: 718-235-1811 ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.^BASU GRAND OPENING NEW LOCATION!!! •WEDDING INVITATIONS •PRINTING/FAX SERVICE •BUSINESS CARDS/COPIES ©Times Newsweekly 2014 – R'WOOD OFF. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT WEDNESDAYS 67-16 FRESH POND ROAD (Near M Station) 1-718-386-3266
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