SAY PRAYER, THEN CROSS DOT Names Four Fatal Qns. Intersections combination of new legislation, enhanced NYPD enforcement and street safety improvements aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities citywide. Launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in January, Vision Zero has the goal of reducing traffic deaths to zero within the next decade. However, WNYC cautioned it was difficult to compare the data it TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 • 8 Bushwick border. Both intersections had four pedestrians killed or seriously hurt in the five-year period, the report found. The other intersections in Queens with four deaths or serious injuries in the period included Jackson Avenue and 23rd Street in Hunters Point, and 71st and Metropolitan avenues, in Forest Hills, DOT reported. The Community Board 5 by Noah Zuss Two intersections in Ridgewood and on the Glendale/Rego Park/Forest Hills border are among the city’s highest pedestrian crash locations, the city Department of Transportation (DOT) reported Thursday, June 5. The city DOT notified Community Boards 5 and 6 of the report, which ranked 20 of the most dangerous intersections in the city based on data from the New York State Department of Traffic (NYSDOT) from 2007 to 2011. The intersection on Metropolitan Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard was ranked 18th, just behind the intersection of Myrtle and Wyckoff avenues on the Ridgewood/ -SEE HIGH ON PG. 28- by Robert Pozarycki Two-thirds of the city’s first 100 traffic accident fatalities this year occurred in Brooklyn and Queens, according to a local radio station’s analysis. WNYC-AM published last Thursday, June 5, “Mean Streets,” an online tracker detailing each of the first 100 fatal incidents that took place on city streets this year. The tracker was created through analysis of data from the NYPD, other city agencies, social media and various standard media outlets. The Mean Streets tracker comes as the city continues implementing its Vision Zero initiative, a vast -SEE STREETS ON PG. 28- Small Blaze At A R’wood Laundromat Firefighters rushed to a Ridgewood laundromat after a blaze broke out last Friday morning, June 6, Fire Department sources stated. No injuries were reported after the blaze started at about 10:30 a.m. inside the laundromat on Bleekcer Street near Grandview Avenue. Members of Engine comapnies 271, 277 and 291, Ladder companies 124 and 140, Battalion 28 and the 104th Precinct responded to the scene. (photo: Allen Epstein) HE’S WANTED FOR GRAND LARCENY AT REGO PK. MALL This man is wanted by police for stealing a woman’s cell phone last Tuesday, June 3 near the Rego Center mall at 61-35 Junction Blvd. in Rego Park. Reportedly, the suspect approached the 21-year-old female victim, grabbed her cell phone, and fled on foot. Law Enforcement sources described the suspect as a black male. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m., within the 112 Precinct, police officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. Some Very Local ‘Mean Streets’ Most 2014 Traffic Deaths In Bklyn. & Qns. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS In The Times Newsweekly. Call 1-718-821-7500 NOW! 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 •WEDDING INVITATIONS •PRINTING/FAX SERVICE •BUSINESS CARDS/COPIES FULL LINE OF ART SUPPLIES IN STOCK Magic Touch Cleaning & Maintenance provides quality service to all customers. ©Times Newsweekly - 2013 - MAGICTOUCH Cleaning & Maintenance Where perfection is not an accident! 718--894--0400 No jobs are too big or too small. Commercial and Residential Cleaning and Maintenance SSpeciialliists iin clleaniing allll types off awwniings and canopiies.. SERVICES INCLUDE: •Sidewalk Restoration •Gum Removal •Vinyl Floors Stripping •Vinyl Floors Waxing •Tile Floor Restoration •Grout Restoration •Graffiti Removal •Window Cleaning •Bird (Pigeon) Control •Construction Clean-up •House Detailing •Office Cleaning •Light Bulb Maintenance •Power Washing •Carpet Cleaning •Property Maintenance •Parking Lot Maintenance •Snow Plowing Ask for our Specials on Office Cleaning. ****10% Discount with this ad**** 6600---6688 MMEETTRROOPPOOLLIIITTAANN AAVVEE...,,, RRIIIDDGGEEWWOOOODD,,, NNYY ©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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