TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 • 8 SHOVELS IN THE GROUND Borough Bd. Eyes Infrastructure Projects by Noah Zuss The Queens Borough Board and Queens Borough Cabinet reviewed active infrastructure projects—including the reconstruction of Flushing’s Roosevelt Avenue Bridge— during a joint meeting at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens on Monday, July 21. The city Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Queens borough commissioner, Dahlia Hall, explained to the chairpersons and district managers of Queens’ 14 community boards the need for construction access to properties adjacent to the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge, which carries the elevated 7 subway line over the Flushing Creek and Van Wyck Expressway. “We’re here to discuss the temporary construction easements we need,” Hall said. “It’s for temporary construction easements to help do our work more quickly.” Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and several City Council members from Queens attended, and the temporary easements were granted. Glendale Library Renovation Nears Will Include Accessibility For Disabled Persons Matthew Baird of Matthew Baird Architects explained the design includes plans to make the building ADA accessible. The service and exit doors will be modified, and an elevator and an ADA compliant staff restroom will be installed as part of the $2.8 million renovation, The library, located at 78-60 73rd Pl. off Myrtle Avenue, will be renovated to reveal its original 1935 style, while getting modern -SEE BOROUGH ON PG. 53- HE’S WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in finding the man pictured at right who is wanted for a recent attempted rape on the Elmhurst/Jackson Heights border. Reportedly, the attack occurred at 5 a.m. on June 6 inside an apartment building in the vicinity of Roosevelt Avenue. Police said the perpetrator—described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, standing 5’4”- tall and weighing 150 lbs.—followed a female victim into the apartment building, threw her to the ground and attempted to rape her. Shortly thereafter, he fled in an unknown direction. Officers from the 115th Precinct responded to the incident; the victim was not injured. Authorities said the suspect was last seen wearing a short-sleeved button down shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800- 577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. WE’RE ON TWITTER! @timesnewsweekly amenities, Baird said. “The majority of our work is focused on providing accessibility,” he said. When complete, the building will feature a “dramatically improved wheelchair entrance.” Work will be completed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC). There is currently no wheelchair access to the second floor of the building, Baird by Noah Zuss The Glendale Library will be renovated to become fully accessible to disabled persons, the design consultant told Community Board 5 during its July 10 meeting at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. -SEE LIBRARY ON PG. 28- 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 Management ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - BIX
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