TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 • 8 VAN BATTLES KEEP MOVING COMET: Commuter Vehicles Break Rules by Noah Zuss Commuter van companies operating in Queens Community Board 4’s confines did not notify the advisory body of their expanded routes, members of the Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together (COMET) Civic Association claimed in a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) officials dated Tuesday, July 14. Board 4 only learned of the expanded routes by accident, reading a note in the City Record that listed companies with expanded routes, according to COMET President Rosemarie Daraio. She claims the vans have been an issue in Elmhurst and surrounding neighborhoods for “at least 15 years.” She authored the letter sent to the DOT Division of Traffic and Planning to express the community’s concerns, and to address the lack of enforcement for the private vehicles. The vans are required to come up for renewal every six years and notify the community board of any changes in their routes, Daraio said. They are supposed to only travel Burglar Got Hungry In LIC, Astoria Acquired Dough From Local Restaurants Each of the break-ins occurred during early morning hours between June 11 and July 4, with the perpetrator entering through either a front door or window. In most incidents, authorities said, the crook took cash from the register and electronic items. Reportedly, the first incident occurred at 4 a.m. on June 11, when the burglar visited Andres Pizza at 25-19 40th Ave. in Astoria and broke through the glass front door. Once inside, police said, he removed $20 from the register, then fled in an unknown direction. -SEE VANS ON PG. 28- APARTMENT SMOKED IN BUSHWICK BLAZE No injuries were reported after a one-alarm fire broke out at a Bushwick home last Wednesday night, July 9. Fire Department sources said the blaze ignited at about 6 p.m. on the first-floor of a three-story apartment house on Wilson Avenue near Woodbine Street. Responding to the scene (listed in order of arrival) were Engine companies 277, 222 and 233; Squad companies 252 and 1; Ladder companies 112, 124 and 176; Rescue 2; and Battalions 37 and 28— under the direction of Division 15—along with the 83rd Precinct and EMS units. Two hose lines were used to bring the blaze under control, it was noted. (photo: Allen Epstein) Eleven days later, authorities said, the perpetrator smashed through the front glass door of Manducatis Restaurant, located at 46-33 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, between 1 and 8 a.m. on June 22. He reportedly removed two iPads, two iPad mini devices and $700 in cash. Then, between 2 and 7:30 a.m. on June 25, the crook reportedly broke through the front window of by Robert Pozarycki Police continue to seek the man behind a recent burglary series at eateries in Long Island City and Astoria. -SEE BURGLAR ON PG. 52- Nassau Queens Medical PC FULL OB GYN CARE Chiropractor:Acupuncturist - Natali Bright Mike Kimmel WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES • MEDICARE • MEDICAID • HMOS NO FAULT WORKERS COMPENSATION The practice of Dr. Basu is based on early prevention, early detection of disease, travel medicine, and on the delivery of state-of-the-art, quality health care for chronic illnesses and physical rehabilitation. Dr. Basu has been practicing General Medicine since 1992. Physical Therapy Chiropractor Acupuncture Ridgewood Physical Therapy Ridgewood Chiropractor Ridgewood Acupuncture ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DR.^BASU NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR CIVIL SERVICE WORKERS VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION ! 66-42 Myr tle Avenue Glendale,NY 11385 Tel: 718-386-7000 Fax: 718-456-7585 3440 Fulton Street Brooklyn,NY 11208 Tel : 718-235-0222 Fax: 718-235-1811 Physical Therapist Internal Medicine Orthopedic Neurologist Pain Managment ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - BIX
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