104th Precinct Blotter license, by P.O. Shey. (Beat 14) Jennifer Konival, at 58th Road, for assault, by Det. Diaquoi. (Beat 2) Tomer Hiller, at Myrtle Avenue and Palmetto Street, for theft of service, by P.O. Marinacci. (Beat 4) Jael Freeman, at Catalpa Avenue, for menacing, by P.O. Salomone. (Beat 15) Juan Martinez, at Himrod Street and Metropolitan Avenue, for DWI, by P.O. Dowal. May 24: (Beat 8) Christian Ceron, at Grand Avenue, for criminal possession of a weapon, by Det. Wright. (Beat 1) Alexis Pratts, at Onderdonk Avenue and Grove Street, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Murdecco. (Beat 1) Christopher Cruz, at Onderdonk Avenue and Grove Street, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Murdecco. (Beat 1) Anthony Cazo, at Onderdonk Avenue and Grove Street, for criminal possession of a weapon, by P.O. Murdecco. (Beat 3) Kamil Dankin, at Myrtle Avenue, for petit DOT To Clean Maspeth Underpass decided to re-let the contract. News of the new contract came in response to a letter sent by Crowley to DOT in August 2013, requesting that DOT take additional steps to address sanitation at the underpasses. The first scheduled cleaning under the new contract will happen this July. In 2011, Council Member Crowley also worked with DOT to install bird spikes to deter pigeons from the underpasses. In addition to more frequent cleaning, DOT is strongly encouraging local residents to “discontinue the practice of feeding” the pigeons—which DOT calls a “very effective measure in reducing the number of pigeons under the bridges.” -CONTINUED FROM PG. 10- larceny, by P.O. Gonzalez. (Beat 3) BaptisteWagner, at ForestAvenue and Norman Street, for aggravated unlicensed operator, by P.O. Lewsza. (Beat 10) Ireneusz Worma, at Fresh Pond Road, for assault, by P.O. Cordoba. (Beat 5) James Johnson, at Vermont Place and Cypress Avenue, for driving with a suspended license, by P.O. Oliveri. May 25: (Beat 3) Carlos Frias, at Summerfield Street, for criminal contempt, by P.O. Chiarello. (Beat 12) David Dadabayev, at Furmanville Avenue and 78th Street, for petit larceny, by P.O. Paulino. (Beat 3) Josefina Baldera, at Summerfield Street, for assault, by P.O. Rodriguez. * * * The 104th Precinct, located at 64- 02 Catalpa Ave. in Ridgewood, can be reached by phone at 1-718-386-3004. To report an emergency or a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Quality of life matters, such as noise or a blocked driveway, should be reported to 311. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 11- Fast Food Joint Robber Gets 110 Years -CONTINUED FROM PG. 13- • the July, 15, 2010, robbery of a McDonald’s located at 256-01 Union Tpke, in Glen Oaks; • the Aug. 8, 2010, robbery of a Wendy’s located at 222-06 Northern Blvd, in Bayside; • the Aug. 19, 2010, robbery of a Popeye’s Fried Chicken, located at 245-01 Francis Lewis Blvd, in Crime Prevention Tips Offered At 110th Council money inside a vehicle. • Close the vehicle’s windows and the sunroof. • Don’t park on dark streets without lights or stores. • Don’t leave the vehicle running unattended. Ford Econoline Vans have been reportedly stolen most in recent months, explained Deputy Inspector Ronald Leyson, the 110th Precinct commander. The vans are ideal for stealing motorcycles and the parts are interchangeable with much older and newer vans. Leyson clarified that vehicle thefts have not been a problem for the 110th Precinct. Crime update Crime is down overall 11 percent and down 21 percent in vehicle thefts. Felony assaults are up 27 percent and robberies are down 7 percent, which is up slightly due to warmer weather, the commander noted. The 110th Precinct offers free home and business crime prevention surveys. Officers will give homes, apartments or businesses a detailed analysis of points vulnerable to theft and provide solutions to fortify each location. Turning to businesses, Leyson stated the command is cracking down on assaults, robberies and quality of life problems caused by intoxicated individuals upon leaving local establishments—and he isn’t afraid to shut down any business contributing to such problems in the area.T he commander stated he holds quarterly meetings with local business owners to train and inform them of proper tactics of dealing with over intoxicated individuals. Leyson stated he encourages small businesses and entrepreneurship, but noted, “You have to be a good neighbor, you have to obey the rules. Traffic violations are up as the force gave out 1,150 summons at the Broadway and Roosevelt intersection in conjunction with the 115th Precinct. The increase in summons was during the enforcement week between May 5 and May 10 in accordance to the Mayor’s Vision Zero program, it was noted. Other news Dr. Scott Silver who directs the Queens Zoo gave a presentation at the meeting as a part of efforts to get the word out about the Queens Zoo, located in Flushing Meadows- Corona Park. While many spring events have already passed—such as the annual sheep shearing and Easter Eggstravaganza, which catered to 12,000 people this year—events are plentiful this summer. All events are kid friendly with a variety of educational youth programs, a Halloween event “Boo at the Zoo,” and camp out nights, when families can sleep in the zoo. They also cater to birthday parties and are always encouraging new ideas for events. June 14 is a breakfast gauged towards members of local community boards which requires a reservation. According to Silver, the Queens Zoo has the country’s largest block of thick bill parrots, totaling 24. They will also be exhibiting baby coyotes and a pudu, the world’s smallest deer. Entry for adults is $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.queenszoo.com or call 1-718- 271-1500. Shawn Slevin, the founder of the Swim Strong Foundation encouraged residents to swim. She cited drowning as one of the leading causes of death for children under five. The organization works with children and adults, making sure they are proficient swimmers. Slevin argued that swimming is the best work out for the skeletal, muscular, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems and is the one thing humans can do from birth to death. Classes are $15/half hour and $30/hour and scholarships are available. For more information and program locations visit www.swimstrongfoundation.org. * * * The next 110th Precinct Community Council meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at Flanders Field VFW Post 150, located at 51-11 108th St. in Corona. For more information, call the 110th Precinct Community Affairs Unit at 1-718- 476-9310. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 11- Rosedale, in which, a store employee was shot in the hand while trying to apprehend Peace; • the November 19, 2010, robbery of a Burger King located at 92-02 Atlantic Ave. in Ozone Park; and • the November 21, 2010, robbery of a McDonald’s located at 166-05 Rockaway Blvd. in Ozone Park. Assistant District Attorney Mark E. Misorek, of the DA’s Career Criminal Major Crimes Bureau, prosecuted the case under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys James W. Evangelou, bureau chief, and Robert J. Hanophy, deputy bureau chief, and the overall supervision of Senior Executive Assistant District Attorney for the Trial Division James C. Quinn. Assembly Passes Sandy Tax Relief -CONTINUED FROM PG. 14- To qualify for the abatement, an eligible property must meet the following criteria: • The Department of Finance reduced the assessed valuation of the building on the property for fiscal year 2014 from the assessed valuation for fiscal year 2013 as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. • The Department of Finance increased the assessed valuation of the building for fiscal year 2015 from its assessed valuation for fiscal year 2014. • The assessed valuation of the building for fiscal year 2015 exceeds that for fiscal year 2013. In the event that the repair or rebuilding resulted in an increase in the square footage of the affected building, this bill provides for a proportional decrease in the amount of the abatement to reflect the increase in the square footage of the building, Goldfeder noted. “This legislation will lower a homeowner’s property tax liability for the upcoming year to the amount paid pre-storm,” he concluded. “If passed in the State Senate and signed by the governor, it will help get our families back in their own homes. I urge my colleagues in the Senate and the governor to act immediately to give our families every resource they need.” Traffic News And Changes One of three lanes in each direction of the Van Wyck Expressway between Jewel Avenue and Union Turnpike may be closed on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. due to construction work related to the Kew Gardens rehabilitation project. Additionally, up to two lanes in either direction of the expressway in the same section may be closed on overnights from 1 to 5 a.m. Lane 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. Additionally, the left lane in both directions on the Grand Central Parkway may be closed at 44th Street for two nights through Friday, May 2, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow DOT crews to conduct bridge maintenance. Exit Ramp Closed Near Whitestone Br. The Third Avenue exit on the northbound approach to the Whitestone Bridge is closed to all traffic as part of a $109 million reconstruction project. Separate car and truck detours will be in place while the exit ramp is closed. Signs will be in place and traffic agents will be on hand when the detours begin. The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately two years. Passenger vehicles driving from the northbound Cross Island Parkway will have to exit at Utopia Parkway (exit 34); those driving from the northbound Whitestone Expressway will need to exit past the 20th Avenue exit and merge onto the Cross Island Parkway. All commercial vehicles must exit the Whitestone Expressway at 20th Avenue (exit 15). For additional closures, visit the city DOT’s website at www.nyc.gov/dot or call 311. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 20- SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS MEANS MORE THAN WAVING FLAGS. Help Returning Soldiers By Donating To Local Veterans Organizations. TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 • 54
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