TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 • 12 LOCAL BRAVEST RECEIVE MEDALS Honored For Risking Lives To Save Others Say Foster Mom Scalded Toddler DA: Child Suffered Permanent Scarring of a young child, the defendant had an obligation to provide a safe environment and to keep him from harm—which she is accused of failing to fulfill in this case,” Brown said. “The child will be permanently scarred—both physically and emotionally—by the experience.” According to the charges, Verneus brought her then-19-month-old foster son to the St. Christopher Ottile Foster Agency, located at 89-30 161st A St. Albans woman has been charged with assault and other crimes after her 19-month-old foster son was discovered to have been severely burned on his lower extremities during a scheduled visit with his biological parents earlier this year. Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown identified the defendant as Shirley Verneus, 35, of 203rd Street in St. Albans, who was arraigned last Tuesday, June 3, before Queens Criminal Court Judge Donna M. Golia on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child. Verneus, who faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, was ordered held on $100,000 bond/$50,000 cash bail and to return to court on June 16. “As a caregiver with sole responsibility for the life and safety house, officials said. Reportedly, the fire was confined to the two front rooms and vestibule entrance to the house. Civilians standing nearby reportedly told Rescue 4 members that there were people trapped inside. After consulting with their commanding officer, Lt. Charles Marshall, Sanchez and Firefighter Rod Ford were directed to seek access to the second floor of the building by the interior stairs. Marshall advised Battalion 46 Chief Joseph Cooney of this latest attempt to rescue the trapped victims, which were now confirmed, the Fire Department reported. by Noah Zuss Three firemen who work in Queens were honored with awards for bravery in the line of duty at the 145th FDNY Medal Day Ceremony, held at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan last Wednesday, June 4. The firemen awarded were; Firefighter Edwin Sanchez, of Rescue Company 4 in Woodside, Lt. George L. Torres, also of Rescue Company 4 and Capt. Paul Miller, of Engine Company 286 in Glendale. Each was recognized for their bravery and dedication to the people of New York City by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano at the annual ceremony. Sanchez received the Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia Medal for bravery he displayed while responding to a fire on Oct. 7, 2013, department officials said. In the early morning hours, Sanchez’ unit, Rescue 4, along with Engine 292 were dispatched to a report of a structure fire. Upon their arrival, Rescue 4 members began the duties of the firstarriving ladder company, a press release reported. Assessing the situation, members were confronted with a fire on the first floor of a two-story wood-frame -SEE MEDALS ON PG. 53- -SEE SCALDED ON PG. 53- Welcoming All To Their Wdhvn. Office Hoping to boost its ranks, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association (WRBA) held an open house at its office last Saturday, June 7, as part of its ongoing membership drive. As noted, the open house offered local residents the opportunity to meet the organization’s leadership and learn more about its achievements and issues for which it campaigns. 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