EX-TRUSTEES GO TO COURT Sue Katz For Library Board Removal has come under scrutiny over its finances in recent months. The de Blasio administration removed two other trustees. Both the borough president and mayor share in the responsibility of appointing Queens Library’s trustees. Former Borough President Helen Marshall previously appointed the six trustees Katz removed. The six trustees Katz removed -SEE TRUSTEES ON PG. 28- Needle Panic In Forest Park May Have Been A Medical Waste Dump that hypodermic needles are not alone illegal, and that found property, save for a gun or drugs, does not warrant a report or investigation. Reportedly the needles had been used, according to Croft. They were found discarded under a guardrail in a black bag, he said. He believes the discarded needles may have been medical waste, TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 • 6 by Robert Pozarycki Six ousted members of Queens Borough Public Library’s board of trustees are asking a federal court to restore them to their duties, claiming their removal was unconstitutional. Counsel representing Jacqueline Arrington, Joseph Ficalora, William Jefferson, Grace Lawrence, Terri Mangino and George Stamatiades filed a lawsuit last Friday, Aug. 1, in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn against Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the State of New York. Katz removed the six members last month under authority granted in state legislation passed in June aimed at reforming Queens Library, which by Noah Zuss Several hundred hypodermic needles were found illegally dumped near the Richmond Hill section of Forest Park Thursday, July 31, the president of NYC Park Advocates confirmed to the Times Newsweekly this week. Over 800 needles were found near Park Lane South and 112th Street, according to Geoffrey Croft. Parks Department workers alerted Croft after finding the needles, he said. The workers notified police at the 102nd Precinct, but no complaint report was made, according to authorities. Law enforcement officials said -SEE NEEDLES ON PG. 28- PAIR WANTED FOR B’WICK SHOOTING Police continue to seek two suspects involved in the recent shooting of a 27-year-old man at a Bushwick location. According to law enforcement sources, the victim was shot multiple times in the leg in front of a building on Schaefer Street between Knickerbocker and Wilson avenues at about 10:50 p.m. on July 18. Officers from the 83rd Precinct and EMS units responded to the incident; the victim was treated at a local hospital and listed in stable condition. Authorities describe the suspects as Hispanic males; one (pictured at right) was observed wearing white sneakers and a t-shirt. The other perpetrator (not pictured) was reportedly observed wearing a white t-shirt and tan shorts. Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS; send a text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577); or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DANCECLUB All Inclusive Packages Starting at $29.95 •Hot Buffet Meal •Beverages •Cake •Centerpieces •Decorations •DJ Services •Laser Lighting Banquet Hall For Rent. Sweet Sixteens, Birthdays, Communions, Christenings, Weddings, Proms, Holiday Parties Dance Club International 718-326-2121 75-47 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - THETAXAD • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfiled Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor The TaxAdvocate Group (T) 877.TAX.1040 (F) 718.894.4476 scandela@thetaxadvocategroup.com www.thetaxadvocategroup.com ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DANNASPA Let Our Classified Section Work For You Call 1-718-821-7500
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