26 times • JULY 2, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com FoR BReaKInG neWS VISIT www.couriersun.com scott Baron’s star oF Queens John ShehaS Community Board 11 star Background: John Shehas grew up in B r o o k l y n Heights, New York. He lived in Brooklyn until he got married. He later moved to Astoria for two years, then moved to Hollis Hills in 1995. He has been residing Village casH For gold Stop By • We’ll Buy immediate Cash! H i g H e s t P r i c e s P a i d GolD AND SIlVeR eXCHANGe We Buy & Sell Gold & diamondS •Silver •JeWelry •WatcheS old Watches Can Be Worth A Fortune In Cash! -Cartier -Breitling -Rolex -patek philippe -Hublot and many more 32 Years Of experience Since 1981 OPEN: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Don’t Sell Before you Get our FRee Quote Frank is Back! 718-386-4440 65-50 MetRopolItAN AVeNue, MIDDle VIllAGe (Near Metro Mall, Next to Fong Kwan) Own in Hollis Hills for the past 20 years with his wife and two daughters. occupation: Shehas works for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 813. This local union was created more than 50 years ago and is one of the most diverse locals in the country. Working for Local 813, Shehas is the business manager and helps people with their jobs. He has been working in the industry for the past 23 years. community involvement: Shehas has been newly appointed to serve on Community Board 11. He is also a part of both the Safety Committee and Landmark Committee. Being on those committees, he helps to make decisions and give opinions to better the community. Biggest challenge: “To do my best to help the community get better and stronger,” Shehas said. “It’s a real great group of people we have, and we really do stick together. Community Board 11 gets it done.” greatest achievement: “There had been a big rain sewer problem,” Shehas said. “There was never rain sewage installed in the area before, so when it rained it would flood. It took about 15 years, but they finally ended up putting sewers in to prevent flooding.” Mortgages Last summer there were several robberies that were taking place in the area. Six homes in town had reported that there had been a burglary or an attempted one. The community wanted more lights after these incidents, Are so with the help of Shehas and Councilman Mark Weprin, they helped the Are community get more lights in the back of homes. No Biggest inspiration: “The community and the people,” Shehas said. Proceeds Being involved with the local union helps him with political challenges. “Between my job and being on Community Board 11, it helps me make Get the right decisions politically and to better the community.” for By Brooke Rutman Find brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 1st Senior Capital This material 718.738.9800 oF queens CUTLER’S REPAIRS 12 years this LED be saving 10%ANY With Coupon.Limit 1 Excludes CUTLER’S 516-A Building? Check Out Our Rates FREE INSURANCE QUOTES PACKAGE POLICY • FIRE/DWELLING • LIABILITY $1,000,000 • LOSS OF RENTS - ACTUAL LOSS • DEDUCTIBLE $1,000 Specializing In Apartment Buildings and Structures in Ridgewood and surrounding areas. WE HAVE MANY COMPANIES & PROGRAMS. LET US QUOTE YOUR AUTO/LIFE/HOME. AMG DON’T DELAY- CALL TODAY AND SAVE! Se Habla Español • SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1949 GRACE MOSER INSURANCE AGENCY 73-06 Metropolitan Avenue (2nd Floor)Middle Village, NY (Near 73rd Place) Phone 718-326-1982 • Fax 718-326-2662 • www.gracemoseragency.com Happy Birthday to the U.S.A Wishing all a festive, safe 4th of July Assemblywoman Margaret M. Markey District Office: 55-19 69th Street, Maspeth, NY 11378 • Telephone 718-651-3185
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