FOR BREAKING NE WS VISIT www.qns.com FEBRUARY 25, 2016 • THE COURIER SUN 15 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Adrienne E. Adams Chairwoman Community Board 12 Role as Chair: As chairwoman of the second largest community brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 board in Queens, Adrienne E. Adams works with local elected officials, city agency representatives, law enforcement as well as clergy. As head of the board, Adams presides over all public hearings, town hall meetings and other activities pertaining to Community Board 12. Personal background: Born in East Elmhurst and raised in Hollis, Queens, Adams is a proud graduate of Spelman College. There she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in Childhood Education. Adams is on the board of trustees of the Queens Public Library and is also a wife, mother and grandmother who raised four children in Jamaica, Queens. Profesional Background: Before her work as chairwoman, Adams worked as a corporate trainer for Goldman Sachs. She is also a child development associate instructor and professional speaker. Motivation: With the well-being of her children and grandchildren in mind, Adams has a deep concern for future generations. Because of this, her top priority is restoring and preserving the community so that it may thrive both socially and economically for years to come. Favorite memory: Her favorite memory is the realizing that her work as chair was so appreciated by the community as she was elected for a second term in December 2014. Biggest Challenge: Adams’ biggest challenge has been entering her position as chair at a time when the board itself was not running at its full potential. However, with the help of the district manager and other members of the board, Adams was able to increase organization and morale within the board. Biggest Accomplishment: Since her arrival in 2013, Adams is grateful to have been able to bring the board to a higher level of efficiency and bring a stronger sense of inclusion within community membership. BY MIGUEL VASQUEZ CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES 12 years from now, LAMP SHADE SALE this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 WINTER BLAST SALE 30-50% OFF On yellow tagged items GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 2/29/2016 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law OUTSIDE THE CITY Advertorial Q: Over a defect in a sidewalk, I tripped and fell. Out here, unlike New York City, there is no code provision placing upon a landowner the duty to maintain an abutting sidewalk in good condition (and imposing tort liability upon the landowner for injuries caused by a violation of that duty). A: Without such a code provision, liability arising from a dangerous or defective condition on a public sidewalk is instead placed on the municipality. However, it is likely that the municipality has enacted a ‘prior written notice’ statute. Prior written notice of the defect must have been received by the right department. Otherwise, the municipality is not exposed – unless some exception to the written-notice requirement applies. Usually, the municipality will try to submit the affidavit of a municipal employee – indicating, say, that he has conducted a search of the relevant records covering a period of five years prior to the date of the accident and has found no prior written notice of a defective condition corresponding to the condition that you allege. Even if there was no prior written notice, you may well have a good shot under one of the two recognized exceptions. One is that the municipality created the defect through an affirmative act of negligence. The other is that the defect resulted from a special use by the municipality which conferred a special benefit on it. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878
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