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committees recommendations on Queens Boulevard meant the board is asking the city to conduct more safety and redesign studies for the road. “Basically, this is saying to the city, basically Queens boulevard is an issue,” Hennessy said. And a vote to approve the recommendations would let the city know board six is aware of the safety issues on the boulevard and that they realize “this is a serious problem, this is something we need to look at,” he added. The entire board then voted on the committee’s resolution asking DOT to conduct a study on the feasibility of a redesign. The board also voted to approve a resolution to have DOT involve Board 6 in the planning and redesign of Queens Boulevard, should that ever happen. Both recommendations passed, but not without some debate from board member Chris Collett. Collett stated he is concerned a comprehensive redesign could cause major problems on other streets, as Queens Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in the heart of so many Queens neighborhoods. Collett mentioned some possible unintended consequences a redesign project would cause, and questioned if it was worth the headaches that will inevitably come. Collett did vote to approve the recommendation, but believes Queens Boulevard should not be viewed in a vacuum, but in a larger holistic, context of traffic that affects almost all of Queens. In his report, Dereszewski said he also met with DOT officials about possibly installing a bus-only lane on Woodhaven Boulevard, but nothing was decided. “It’s something, again we are looking at,” he said. Whitepots awarded At last Wednesday’s meeting, the board gave out Whitepot Awards to the 112th Precinct and City Council Member Karen Koslowitz. “I’ve never met person so committed to the community. We’re very fortunate,” Hennessy said before awarding Koslowitz. “I don’t think she sleeps well if there is a problem in the community, he said. “She’s totally committed to the communities of Forest Hills and Rego Park. This woman is an exceptional woman,” Hennessy added. “I get an award for something I love to do. I love what I do, I love my job, and I owe it to the people that work with me. I will continue to do the work of the people,” Koslowitz said upon receiving the award. Capt. Thomas Conforti, commander of the 112th Precinct, was also honored with a White Pot Award for his service to the community. “I love coming to he meetings to find out what the real issues are,” he said “Nothing replaces hearing from residents mouths to my ears.’ “I really do appreciate it and I want to thank everybody.” Lt. Brian Goldberg of the 112th was also awarded. English settlers bought the land which is now Forest Hills from Native American tribes in exchange for three white clay pots, and the awards are named in this tradition. The next Community Board 6 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jun 11, at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, in Suite 202. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the board at 1-718-263-9250. TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 • 28 Board 6 Calls For DOT Study On Redesigning Queens Boulevard -CONTINUED FROM PG. 3- Ridgewood Man Cuffed For Shooting Teenager -CONTINUED FROM PG. 3- Police said last Thursday’s shooting occurred at about 7 p.m. last Thursday at the corner of Gates and Onderdonk avenues. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unknown and under investigation. After shooting the teenager, authorities stated, the suspects fled from the scene westbound on Gates Avenue toward Seneca Avenue Members of the 104th Precinct and EMS units rushed to the scene. Paramedics brought the victim to Elmhurst Hospital Center for treatment. Based on information obtained during their investigation, authorities stated, Chacon was arrested last Saturday by P.O. James DeMarco of the 104th Precinct Detective Squad and charged with second-degree armed assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. Court records indicated Chacon was arraigned last Saturday in Queens Criminal Court before Judge Michele Armstrong, who ordered him held on $45,000 bail. The suspect is scheduled to return to court Letters To The Editor whole foods like carrots. However, the free lunches provided by the USDA follow their own guidelines for nutrition. With free nutritious lunches available throughout the summer, there is no excuse for allowing the families in our community to think that they must compromise their children’s health due to lack of financial means. I urge you to publicize the availability of these summer meals. There are locations right in the vicinity of Ridgewood that will be providing them this summer, such as I.S. 93, Grover Cleveland High School, and the Queens Library in Glendale. Additional sites can be found at newyorkcity.nokidhungry.org. I hope that you will join in the effort to ensure that no child will go hungry this summer. Nicole Follenius Middle Village Letters from readers are invited and should be sent by regular mail to Times Newsweekly, P.O. Box 860299, Ridgewood, N.Y. 11386- 0299 or by e-mail to info@times newsweekly.com. All letters must be accompanied by the writer’s full name and address, which will be withheld upon request. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. All letters are subject to editing. The opinions expressed in each letter are not necessarily those of the Times Newsweekly or its staff. SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS MEANS MORE THAN WAVING FLAGS. Help Returning Soldiers By Donating To Local Veterans Organizations. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 4- Phone-y Cop Busted For Robbery allegedly lifted his shirt and displayed a black firearm in his waistband. Hernandez reportedly fled from the scene with the phones. The theft was later reported to the 104th Precinct. Following an investigation by the NYPD Internal Affairs Division, Hernandez was picked up last Wednesday on charges of seconddegree armed robbery, first- and third-degree robbery and first- and second degree criminal impersonation. According to court records, he was arraigned last Thursday, May 15, in Queens Criminal Court before Judge Ernest Hart, who ordered Hernandez held on $25,000 bail. The suspect is scheduled to return to court on May 29. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 1- CB 5 Shelter Hearing Is Tonight provide 125 families with the needed assistance for them to return to and maintain independent living. He told Board 5 that this would include administration, case management, and housing and employment counseling. According to Hernandez, off-site service linkages would include primary healthcare, vocational training, employment placement, GED instruction, legal services, and instruction in both personal finance and household management. Martinez reportedly stated that on-site security will be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure a safe and secure environment, and that facility rules and regulations will be established. These would include access control, visitation and curfew policies that will be strictly enforced with congregating and loitering by residents not permitted. Anyone wishing to speak is urged to register in advance. Speakers can register by sending an email to qnscb5@nyc.rr.com, or by calling the Board 5 office at 1-718-366-1834. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 4- City Council Member Karen Koslowitz with Community Board 6 Chairperson Joseph Hennessy after being presented with a Whitepot Award at last Wednesday’s, May 17 Community Board 6 meeting. (photo: Noah Zuss) Police were on the scene at Gates and Onderdonk avenues last Thursday, May 15, after a teenager was shot in the leg. (photo: Matthew Van Deventer) on May 30. The 104th Precinct Detective Squad’s investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 1- 718-386-2735; all calls will be kept confidential.


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