WRBA Holds Membership Drive Saturday contribution for membership is $15 for the year. In recent years, the WRBA has worked on behalf of Woodhaven in ways large and small. The organization has engaged in community projects such as park cleanups, graffiti cleanups, and organizing relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. The WRBA’s members have also been on the front lines fighting for local firehouses, the Forest Park Carousel and theWoodhaven library, and combating gerrymandering that divided the neighborhood’s representation. In addition to stopping by the open house on Saturday or responding to the mailing, those interested in becoming WRBA members can join by visiting the “Members” section of the organization’s website (www.woodhaven-nyc.org), or by enrolling at an upcoming meeting. The WRBA’s next town hall will be on Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m., at theAmerican Legion Hall, located at 89-02 91st St. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 12- Man’s Mission For Improvement Tops FOCA Meet scams are still at large in the community, especially the Green Dot scam. As previously reported, perpetrators masquerading as the IRS, Con-Edison, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) or distressed relatives call residents claiming they owe back taxes, fines, fees, or their family member needs financial help. The suspects tell the resident to purchase a prepaid debit card at a local store with values from a few hundred dollars to as much as $5,000. The victim is instructed to call the scammer back and give them the serial number over the phone in order to avoid supposed consequences. Collado also reported that car thefts are up significantly in the 104th Precinct and citywide. Thieves are also breaking into cars and stealing wallets, purses, and electronics left inside. The 104th Precinct is registering cars and electronics at their stationhouse at 64-02 Catalpa Ave. Once registered the items can be returned to their rightful owner if they are ever lost or stolen. Members debated over sanitation rules as the department has been cracking down on various disposal violations. Several residents in the area have received stiff citations for violations including not sweeping 18 inches in the road in front of their property, not properly recycling; one woman claimed a friend of hers was ticketed for having a gum wrapper in her tree. The Farmers Oval Civic Association generally meets on the last Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at Ridgewood Baptist Church, located at 64-13 Catalpa Ave. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 14- Store Burglars On The Lam The suspects wanted for two burglaries in Rego Park last Wednesday morning, May 28. in an unknown direction. Law enforcement sources said the birds and cages were later recovered by police. Both burglaries were reported to the 112th Precinct, and an investigation by the 112th Precinct Detective Squad is ongoing. Persons with information Senior Mugged In Howard Beach 104th Precinct Blotter -CONTINUED FROM PG. 11- Manuel Dejesus, at Norman Street and Wyckoff Avenue, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Vincent. (Beat 3) Iliana Herrera, at Cornelia Street, for criminal mischief, by P.O. Steiger. (Beat 10) Jean Colon, at Maurice and Borden avenues, for assault, by P.O. Campos. June 1: (Beat 13) Francisco Lasluisa, at Page Place and Grand Avenue, for DUI, by P.O. Toor. (Beat 10) Frank Montalvo, at Flushing Avenue, for burglary, by P.O. Dupont. (Beat 3) Claribel Figueroa, atWyckoff and Myrtle avenues, for theft of service, by P.O. DeSantis. (Beat 9) Tadeusz Benkowska, at 53rd Avenue, for menacing, by P.O. Longmaid. 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. HAVE YOU READ A BOOK WITH YOUR CHILD TODAY? Select Team To Build The New Kosciuszko Bridge City area for generations to come,” Cuomo said. “Utilizing design-build will upgrade our vital infrastructure in a way that expedites the overall project and saves taxpayer dollars.” The 1.1 mile eastbound viaduct is being completely replaced, with the new span being built alongside the current bridge. The portion over water will be a cable-stayed design. The new bridge will improve safety and reduce congestion through wider driving lanes, the addition of auxiliary lanes and shoulders, and a reduced grade which will make it easier for trucks to stay up to speed. Streetscape enhancements will be made in the areas surrounding the new bridge, including new trees and decorative lighting. Other enhancements to the community include new parks and open spaces, and improved access to the waterfront. Construction will begin later this summer with demolition of buildings to make room for the new bridge and pile driving for the bridge foundations. Construction on the foundations is expected to begin in the fall and continue through 2015, with the bulk of the new eastbound bridge being built in 2016 and demolition of the existing eastbound structure in 2017. All work is expected to be completed in early 2018. A new westbound viaduct will be built as part of a future project. “The aging Kosciuszko Bridge carries more than 160,000 vehicles between Brooklyn and Queens each day and is essential to local and regional commerce,” added NYSDOT Commissioner Joan McDonald. “I commend Governor Cuomo for his dedication to making this critical investment in our transportation infrastructure in New York City that will keep travelers safe for decades to come and will support environmental and quality of life improvements in the communities it serves.” “I am thrilled that the designbuild team has been selected to begin the much-needed replacement of the crumbling Kosciuszko Bridge,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney said. “A new Kosciuszko Bridge, when it’s completed, will be a boon for Brooklyn and Queens residents, reducing traffic, improving safety, creating jobs and improving the local economy. This is one of the most important infrastructure projects in New York and I am proud to have helped secure $670 million in federal funding for this important project.” “The replacement of the Kosciusko Bridge was an ideal design-build candidate,” said State Sen. Martin Malavé Dilan. “Governor Cuomo’s inclusion of the ailing 75-year old bridge in the NY Works Program will save on costs, generate good-paying local jobs and expedite job completion.” Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan said, “The Kosciuszko Bridge is important to our transportation needs inWestern Queens. I commend Governor Cuomo for making the right investments in our infrastructure so we can continue to build a better, safer New York.” Queens Borough President Melinda Katz added, “The replacement of the Kosciuszko Bridge is an important investment that will benefit the people of Queens. I applaud Governor Cuomo for his invaluable support of this project, which will enhance public safety, improve traffic flow and stimulate the economy while at the same time protecting the environment and adding valuable new amenities to the surrounding neighborhood.” Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.Adams said, “In order to build One Brooklyn that works for everyone, we must start by rebuilding and repairing our infrastructure, the foundation of our borough. The Kosciuszko Bridge is a major thoroughfare that, when replaced, will result in a safer, smoother and faster commute for hundreds of thousands of commuters every day. Additional measures to improve the local environment and expand open space will address key quality of life concerns in Greenpoint and the surrounding communities. I look forward to seeing the start of this project, as well as the economic activity it will generate for Brooklyn and its future.” The design-build contract for this project was modeled after the accelerated process used on the New New York Bridge project to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge. Design-build contractors submitted proposals to design and build the bridge at the same time. The design-build process, implemented by Cuomo, allows for the combining of design and construction services into single contracts help expedite repair work to vital infrastructure and save taxpayer money. A Project Labor Agreement between the construction team and the New York City Building and Construction Trades Council is part of the agreement. Funding for the project comes partially from the NYSDOT Capital Program, with $460 million from the governor’s NY Works program, which aims to reinvent state economic development with a new strategy to put New Yorkers back to work rebuilding the state’s infrastructure. The program is designed to create tens of thousands of jobs by coordinating comprehensive capital plans, overseeing all investment in infrastructure projects, and accelerating hundreds of critical projects across the state. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 11- causing her to fall to the ground. The victim suffered cuts to her ear and bruises to her arm. She was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and treated for minor injuries, officials said. One suspect is described as a black female, approximately 18- years-old with a thin build, last seen wearing a vest; the other, a black male, thin build, approximately 18-years-old was last seen wearing dark clothing and tan cargo shorts, police reported. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577- TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 6- regarding the capers or the suspects’ whereabouts that could prove helpful are 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. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 10- TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 • 54 A security camera image of the Howard Beach mugging in progress. IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO REGISTER TO VOTE! Call 311 Or Visit www.vote.nyc.ny.us To Obtain A Registration Form
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