TIMES, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 • 24 Cuff Man For Abusing Girl -CONTINUED FROM PG. 1- genitalia over her clothing and attempted to reach inside her underwear. Following the attack, law enforcement sources said, Ortiz allegedly threatened the girl and told her not to report the incident to anyone, claiming he would make her life “miserable.” The incident was later reported to the 104th Precinct. P.O. Richard Walsh of the 104th Precinct charged Ortiz last Thursday with first-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office. Judge Toko Serita ordered Ortiz held on $40,000 bail during an arraignment hearing in Queens Criminal Court last Thursday, according to records. The suspect is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 6. Masked Crooks Shoot Victim In Ridgewood Hundreds Show Up At Affordable Housing Forum -CONTINUED FROM PG. 1- Community Board 2 Chairperson Joe Conley to rhetorically remark before the forum began, “You think there is an interest in affordable housing?” Many attendees were left to stand at the periphery, and some were even turned away as the room was already filled to capacity. “It’s just so exciting we have so much interest in our neighborhood,” Van Bramer said. Apartments will be awarded through a lottery, with a 50 percent preference given to individuals currently residing within Community Board 2’s confines. Another five percent will reserved for city employees, he noted. The first two buildings scheduled to open early in 2015 are Hunters Point South Commons, a smaller boutique style building with 306 apartments from studios to one and two bedrooms, and Hunters Point South Crossing, a larger feel building with 619 units, Monterisi said. The two buildings are between 60 and 70 percent completed and “will be ready to move people in spring 2015,” he said. The marketing period, when individuals can begin applying for units, will open Oct. 15 and close 60 days later, Monterisi stated. All buildings in the development will review applications from tenants of families of six or less, it was noted. Should an application be deemed eligible, a consultation interview will be scheduled sometime this spring. “All apartments are designed to be permanently affordable for renters,” Monterisi said. The first two buildings will consist of apartments from studios to three bedrooms, and “will all have basically the same level of affordability,” he said. The moderate income range for units will be from $50,000 to $225,000 a year, and the low income range will run from $20,000 to $50,000 a year, he noted. Shock Architects have been tapped to build the apartment towers, it was noted. “No one will be getting an apartment here tonight,” Van Bramer said. “Today’s talk is going to talk through the process.” The Council member has organized three forums altogether: Monday’s event in Sunnyside; a meeting last night, Oct. 1, in Woodside; and a third on Monday, Oct. 6, in Long Island City. Sustainability measures have been included in construction, including storm resistant measures and backup generators, Monterisi said. Attendees were encouraged to go online to create a profile and apply at New York Housing Connect, found online at www.nyc.gov/housingconnect. Applicants will be required to create a personal profile that provides details as to their income, assets and the number of people who are likely to live in the apartment. For each of the two buildings, only one application needs to be submitted. To determine eligibility, the development will look at an individuals current address, their income and any assets owned, it was noted. “If your application does appear eligible, you will be invited for a consultation interview,” Vera Silver, head of the affordable housing marketing division at the city Housing Development Corporation said. “The largest preference is for you, people from Queens,” she added. One attendee, Renee, is living in Long Island and considering applying for an apartment because she currently commutes into Brooklyn for work. She raised the question of what would happen if during the gathering of information on a potential tenant, the development contacted an individual’s current landlord. She said this could jeopardize their current living situation, adding, “then you should guarantee my apartment if the landlord thinks I will be moving.” There will be no special preferences for seniors or veterans. Units at the development, in contrast to other luxury Hunters Point buildings, will remain affordable over time. Rent increases will be determined by the Rent Guidelines Board based on a formula. “I can’t set the rents, and that’s in perpetuity. Forever,” Monterisi said. Three Cuffed For Bias Attack the three suspects pursued him, police noted. Seconds later, law enforcement sources said, Smith pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking the man in the buttocks. Officers from the 83rd Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene. Paramedics brought the victim to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was treated and later released. Police caught the three suspects a short time later. Sigue and Johnson were charged with menacing as a hate crime, thirddegree menacing, aggravated harassment and second-degree harassment. Smith, meanwhile, was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first- and second-degree assault and thirddegree menacing as hate crimes. He was additionally booked for second-degree attempted murder, first- and second-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, aggravated harassment and harassment. According to court records, the three were arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Sunday, Sept. 28, before Judge Alex Calabrese, who ordered Smith held without bail and released Sigue and Johnson on their own recognizance. Smith is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 3, while the other suspects’ must return on Oct. 10. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 8- demanded his wallet. Police said the victim replied with the request. As the duo walked toward the Nissan Altima parked nearby, law enforcement sources noted, one of the bandits turned back toward the victim and opened fire, hitting the man’s ankle. Seconds later, the suspects then got into the Altima and took off in an unknown direction, it was noted. Members of the 104th Precinct and EMS units rushed to the scene. Paramedics brought the victim to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where he was treated and later released. Various police units canvassed the surrounding area for clues and possible suspects, but despite those efforts, no immediate arrests were made, authorities noted. The 104th Precinct Detective Squad is continuing its investigation, police said. Anyone with information regarding the incident that could prove helpful is asked to call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 1-718-386-2735; all calls will be kept confidential. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 1- Say R’wood Man Stabbed Cabbie previous night, Sept. 24. In that incident, law enforcement sources stated, Suden entered the shop located at the corner of Putnam and Fairview avenues between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. last Wednesday evening. He reportedly walked behind the counter, brandished a knife at a clerk and demanded cash, claiming “They’re going to kill me if I don’t pay them back.” Suden reportedly removed cash from the register and fled from the scene. According to police, the taxi robbery occurred at around 1:11 a.m. last Thursday, moments after the cabbie picked up the perpetrator at the corner of Hemlock Street and Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills. Upon entering the vehicle, Suden reportedly asked the driver to take him to a home on 60th Street near 68th Road. While moving along 70th Avenue, police said, the driver and Suden allegedly got into a verbal dispute. After stopping in front of a 70th Avenue home, it was reported, the suspect pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the driver about the torso, arm and hands. During the attack, law enforcement sources noted, Suden pushed the driver out of the cab, then drove away in an unknown direction. Members of the 104th Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene. Paramedics brought the injured driver to Elmhurst Hospital Center. Based on information obtained during the investigation, members of the 104th Precinct Detective Squad booked Suden on Monday on charges of attempted murder, robbery, felony assault, grand larceny auto and criminal possession of a weapon. The DA’s Career Criminal Major Crimes Bureau, supervised by Assistant District Attorneys James W. Evangelou, bureau chief, and Robert J. Hanophy, deputy bureau chief, is assigned to prosecute the case. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 3- SShhoopp Loocaallyy! SSuuppppoort YYoouur NNeeigghhbboorhhoooodd HUNGER READS THE MORNING PAPER, TOO. 1 IN 6 AMERICANS STRUGGLES WITH HUNGER. TOGETHER WE’RE MMeerchhaannts! Hunger is closer than you think. Reach out to your local food bank for ways to do your part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today.
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