22 times • JUNE 16, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com FAMILY HOMELESS SHELTER IN ELMHURST MAY HAVE HOUSED A SEX OFFENDER BY ANGELA MATUA amatua@ridgewoodtimes.com @AngelaMatua Boulevard Family Residence, a family shelter in Elmhurst that was formerly the Pan Am Hotel, may have housed a Level 3 sex offender. Dwayne Clark, 48, is listed in the state Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry with the address 79-00 Queens Blvd., the same address as the family shelter, the Queens Chronicle first reported. A disclaimer reads “the United States Postal Service has indicated this may not be a valid mailing address.” Clark was convicted in 1995 of first degree sexual abuse after he assaulted two 13-year-old girls and a 10-year-old girl. State records show that he performed “deviate sexual intercourse” and that he “immediately and physically overpowered” the girls. He was sentenced to 30 months to 5 years in prison but it is not clear how much time he served. Lauren Gray, the NYC Department of Homeless Services Senior Advisor for Communications, said that no one on the registry currently lives in the Boulevard Family Residence and that DHS has a legal obligation to house all city residents. DHS did not make it clear if Clark previously lived there. “We are legally obligated to provide shelter to any New Yorker, regardless of background, who would otherwise be turned out onto the streets,” Gray said. “All placements we make are in compliance with state law, and we can confirm that there is no one residing at this location who is in the registry.” State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky said if true, the city’s housing of Clark in a family shelter is “absolutely despicable.” The senator added that she has been working for years with the city to improve the conditions at the shelter but that there are “clearly more issues” than previously thought. “I am absolutely horrified at the possibility of an offender against children living in the same building as hundreds of young girls and boys,” Stavisky said. “How this went unnoticed by the Department of Homeless Services is not only beyond me, but is absolutely unacceptable.” Stavisky called on the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to immediately remove Clark from the shelter if they have not done so and to overhaul their vetting system. The Courier has reached out to Samaritan Village, the operator of Boulevard Family Residence, and is awaiting comment. RIDGEWOOD TIMES/file photo MALOCCLUSION AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE Malocclusion affects 74% of American adults. If you have malocclusion, it may affect your periodontal health, because it is difficult to remove plaque when teeth are not aligned. Periodontal disease can begin as hum redness or bleeding while brushing your teeth or using dental floss, and you may notice halitosis, or bad breath. If not treated, hum inflammation can become worse, leading to soft tissue damage, receding gums, the formation of pockets between teeth and hums, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. THE PROGRESSION OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE When teeth are crowded, plaque with harmful bacteria can attach to the tooth surface down to the bottom of the pocket. Plaque can be difficult to remove from crowded areas because it is difficult to brush and floss here. Bacteria can cause gum tissue surrounding the tooth to degrade, and if not treated, result in bone loss. WEAR AND TRAUMA Poorly aligned teeth can also create unnatural stress and pressure on teeth and jaws. Teeth that are subject to excessive pressure can develop chipping and notches at the gum line called abfractions. Premature wear can lead to poor root support, loose teeth and eventually, tooth loss. STRAIGHT TEETH ARE HEALTHIER TEETH Straight, properly aligned teeth can help you avoid the negative effects of periodontal disease. HEALTHIER GUMS Properly aligned teeth are easier to brush and floss than crowded or crooked teeth. Properly positioned teeth can help gums “fit” more tightly around them, which may lead to better periodontal health. IMPROVED HYGIENE With good oral hygiene, the chances of having plaque retention, tooth decay, and periodontal disease can be reduced. COURTESY OF ASTORIA DENTAL GROUP 32-17 BROADWAY ASTORIA, NY 11106 SMILEdr.com • 866-511-5444 CLIFFORD E. DEGEL, D.D.S. CARMEN EVERY – DEGEL, D.D.S. Healthy Gingiva Gingivitis Periodontitis Advanced Peiodontitis FREE DENTAL EXAMINATION AND X-RAYS Discount Coupon NEW PATIENTS RAFFLE TICKET - 1st Prize: $2500 In Dental Treatment 2nd Prize: One Zoom In-Office Whitening Procedure Each Month Through June 30th, 2016 Astoria Dental Group Donation: $0.00 25th YEAR ANNIVERSARY WE WISH ALL OUR PATIENTS AND FRIENDS A HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
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