KEPT MOTHER SUSPECT STOLE FROM LOCAL SYNAGOGUE The man pictured is ‘ALIVE’ FOR $ Say F.H. Man Stole Holocaust Survivor Pension DiNapoli On Board For Line Revival Comptroller Backs Rock. Bch. Branch Reactivation within the borough, and promote economic growth.” The Rockaway Beach Branch was shuttered in 1962. Part of the line was used to bring the A subway to Far Rockaway, and an unused, three miles of track have laid empty since. Passengers boarding in Rockaway could ride the train all the way into Manhattan’s Penn Station if the line was reactivated. It could provide a single fare option, and reduce commute times into Manhattan by almost half, Rockaway residents claim. Reactivation could also by Robert Pozarycki Four years after his mother’s death, a Forest Hills man allegedly continued to claim she was still alive and received thousands in Holocaust survivor pension payments from the German government, prosecutors announced last Thursday, July 31. by Noah Zuss Support for the reactivation of the LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch grew last week as the state’s top financial officer released a report that called the proposal a good, feasible investment for the MTA. In the study of future MTA capital needs from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, he urged the agency to explore all options and invest in ways to improve public transportation. “Potential new strategies include rebuilding constrained subway junctions, and terminals, expanding station stairways and platforms, and converting available rights-of-way,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA cites the former LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch as an example of this approach,” according to the report. “Restoring service on the Rockaway Beach Branch would be a less costly way to speed commutes between South Queens and Manhattan, improve travel -SEE RBL ON PG. 55- Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a suspect that allegedly assaulted a 29-year-old victim just after midnight on Wednesday, July 30, according to law enforcement sources. The suspect was allegedly driving a light colored, late model GMC Sierra pick-up southbound on 99th Street in Ozone Park when he was stopped by the victim who was exiting a parked car and prevented the suspect from passing, police said. The suspect began arguing with the victim, and then reportedly accelerated slightly, bumping him with the truck, police stated. The suspect then pressed the gas again, running over the victim and dragging him for several blocks before fleeing the scene at 101st Avenue, law enforcement sources said. Officers from the 102nd Precinct responded to the scene, and the victim was taken by EMS to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for treatment of his injuries, police noted. The victim reportedly suffered abdominal and back injuries that are not considered life threatening, it was noted. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577 TIPS. The public can also submit information by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All information will be kept confidential. TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 • 8 Gary Jacoby, 61, of 108th Street was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court last Thursday on seconddegree grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument for the alleged scheme in which he unlawfully collected more than $56,000 following his mother’s passing in January 2008. “Jacoby is accused of unjustly enriching himself and, as such, must now face the consequences of his alleged actions,” Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown said in a statement last Thursday. “If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.” According to prosecutors, the suspect’s mother—Laura Jacoby— died on Jan. 9, 2008 at the age of 93 while undergoing treatment at Forest Hills Hospital. As a Holocaust survivor, she had been receiving payments from the German Pension Insurance Company, which were to have ceased upon her death. But law enforcement sources -SEE SURVIVOR ON PG. 28- WE’RE ON TWITTER! @timesnewsweekly Seek Perp In Ozone Park Assault wanted for burglarizing the Congregation Adas Yereim Synagogue on Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens on Friday, July 25, law enforcement sources stated. At 12:25 p.m. the suspect entered the synagogue within the 102nd Precinct and allegedly took $75 from the donation box, police said. Sources familiar with the incident describe the suspect as a white male, around 5’10’ tall, 185 lbs. He was reportedly last seen wearing a multi-colored striped short sleeve shirt, beige pants and beige shoes, according to police. Anyone with information that could prove helpful is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. 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