TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 • 44 Woodhaven Pasta Dinner To Help Amb. Corps State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Assemblyman Mike Miller and City Council Members Elizabeth Crowley and Eric Ulrich will host the fundraiser dinner. “When the bricks fell from the top story of the Jamaica Avenue building, it had a ripple effect across our community. WRHVAC has been a vital piece to assisting in emergencies and just helping during their day-to-day lives,” Addabbo said. “Their work and committent provided us all with a sense of ease, and now our main focus is getting that back and get them back on Letters To The Editor store, I have seen 10-20 pellets laying in the water, polluted it and contributing to water conditions that result in death. They lay in a small amount of polluted water. How’s that for a life? Even if you say “It’s just a fish,” why should these betas be for sale without proper care or instructions, doomed to die? On a higher end shopping experience, African Claw Frogs are sold in a small plastic cube at a Hallmark store on Myrtle Avenue. The frogs are mass produced and placed in a ‘Frog-O-Sphere.’ Their nature is to swim about, flipping around as they do. They can barely move in these tiny plastic prisons. And they require hiding places to feel secure. Why must they be a novelty item when they are living creatures? Good luck with that, sitting right by the register, gawked at, picked up, trapped. They should be in a 10 gallon tank with a secure lid, with at least 6 inches of air space because they need to resurface from the (dechlorinated) water to breath. Why must a card store sell these sweet creatures that become tame enough to take food from their owner’s hand? Why must they be a novelty item when are living creatures? And while we are at it—please, pet stores, don’t give out goldfish in bags to children at Halloween, without giving food and care sheets. They are handed off, one after another. Maybe there will be some kindly parents who will buy the fish tank (goldfish need a lot of space and are messy, requiring a larger filtered tank) and the proper food. But most likely these fish stay in the bag for awhile, using up the oxygen, only to get sick or die. Happy Halloween indeed. How about giving out Swedish Fish candy or gummy worms instead of the real deal. When in a store that is selling illegal small turtles, bettas in small containers or frogs in plastic prisonsplease speak on their behalf if you are so inclined. File a report through 311 if you feel disturbed. Monitor the conditions in local pet stores that sell pets as well. Name Withheld Upon Request Happy To Serve Vets Day Out In H. Beach Dear Editor: This year, my annual veterans barbecue was bigger and the best yet. We had an astounding 100 veterans, both men and women, from my district come out for a Saturday afternoon in Howard Beach. This number is bigger than any number of attendees in the past, and I am thrilled my office and I were able to reach that many veterans, recognize and honor them for their service. As the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, I make it a priority to extend my own services to the veterans of our state and to, most importantly, show my appreciation for their dedication to our country. It was amazing to see such a wide range of people, from all walks of life and from some of history’s biggest military conflicts, come together for a casual afternoon outside my district office. We had a local duo perform live music for the guests, including some old-time favorites that brought a few people out of their chairs to dance. To eat, in classic Italian, Howard Beach fashion, we were able to offer lasagna, penne a la vodka and more thanks to generous donations. The conversations that could be heard around the tables as people enjoyed their lunch were some that could not be heard most places— guests reflected on their time serving in the Army, Navy and Military and swapped stories. My thanks also to my staff, Pat Connelly and Coleman Post 2565, Fran Scarantino, Laura Lee and Richie, Roger Gendron, Mike Sarter, Howie Kemph, Riley’s Yacht Club, Howard Beach Motor Boat Club and the following food contributors— Russos on the Bay, Aldo's Pizza, Prima Pasta, McDonalds, Sugar Bun, The Rail, Gino's Pizza, Bruno's Ristorante, Lenny's Pizza, Ragtime, Frenasia, CrossBay Diner and Pasticceria la Torre bakery. Without their generosity, this event would not have been possible. It is my hope my staff and I will be fortunate enough to keep the tradition alive and host another barbecue next summer for our nation’s bravest. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo 15th Senatorial District * * * Letters from readers are invited and should be sent by regular mail to Times Newsweekly, P.O. Box 860299, Ridgewood, N.Y. 11386- 0299 or by e-mail to info@times newsweekly.com. All letters must be accompanied by the writer’s full name and address, which will be withheld upon request. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. All letters are subject to editing. The opinions expressed in each letter are not necessarily those of the Times Newsweekly or its staff. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 4- their feet.” Falling debris broke through the Ambulance Corps’ walls and left the interior open to inclement weather. Accumulating moisture has turned the inside moldy, it was noted. As reported in the Times Newsweekly, WRBA members are concerned that another winter will inflict further damage. “It has been well over 500 days since our beloved corps was forced to close. The ambulance corps is the lifeblood of our community and we must continue to do everything we can to ensure that its doors remain open,” Miller said. “The Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps provides vital services for the community, and this event will go a long way to ensure that the Corps’ good work continues to serve local residents,” Ulrich said. “We need to come together to make sure we don’t lose this important partner in saving lives,” Crowley said. The church is located at 93-20 91st Ave. in Woodhaven. Tickets can be purchased online at www.projectwoodhaven.com. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 3- Fmr. Brooklyn Beep At Queens’ Service Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s first guest of the evening on Friday, Aug. 22, as he made a guest maître d’ appearance at Rego Park’s London Lennie’s. At the 55-year-old seafood restaurant, Markowitz greeted and seated diners—including City Council Member Karen Koslowitz—and brought attention to the neighborhood’s nearby attractions to encourage visitors to explore the area. Markowitz’s appearance is part of NYC & Company’s efforts to encourage tourism to Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. This was the second of four planned maître d’ appearances. Seek Man In Elmhurst Assault emergency homeless shelter. According to police, the perpetrator—who claimed to be a cab driver—picked up the 26-year-old victim and her three young children, ages 1, 3 and 5, earlier that morning from a location on 207th Street in Manhattan. Law enforcement sources said the victim asked him to take her to Queens. Shortly after pulling up to the former hotel and with the three children still in the vehicle, authorities stated, the perpetrator attempted to sexually assault the woman. As the young mother attempted to get out of the vehicle, police noted, the suspect elbowed the 5- year-old child in the head, then forcibly removed the 3-year-old from the car. With the victim and her children out of the car, law enforcement sources noted, the suspect drove away. Members of the 110th Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene. The children were treated at Elmhurst Hospital Center for minor injuries. Persons with information regarding the assault or the suspect’s whereabouts that could prove helpful are asked to 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. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 3- Supermarket Burglars Bagged supermarket. Police were also alerted that the store’s alarm had been triggered. Upon arriving near the location, authorities stated, the officers spotted Kahlon parking a tan Nissan vehicle. Seconds later, the criminal complaint noted, Padron and Miranda—the latter of whom allegedly carried a milk crate—approached the vehicle. Reportedly, Kahlon opened the trunk of the vehicle, and Miranda placed the milk crate inside. Police said the officers then approached the vehicle and stopped all three suspects. They reportedly looked inside the milk crate and found more than $1,600 in cash inside two C-Town shopping bags along with multiple pairs of gloves and four ski-masks. Two backpacks and various tools including a hammer, a crowbar, a bolt cutter, a prybar, screwdrivers and saw blades were also found in the trunk, law enforcement sources said. Padron, Kahlon and Miranda were each charged with third-degree burglary, fourth-degree grand larceny, criminal possession of a weapon, possession of burglar’s tools and criminal mischief. All three suspects were arraigned last Thursday, Aug. 21, in Queens Criminal Court before Judge Gia Morris. According to court records, Padron was ordered held on $100,000 bond or $50,000 cash, while Miranda was held on $30,000 bond or $15,000 cash and Kahlon was held on $20,000 bond or $10,000 cash. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 8-
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