8 The Courier sun • APRIL 21, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com Teenage skateboarder dies after being hit by a truck in Woodhaven, cops say By Robert Pozarycki along Forest Parkway when he collided with [email protected]/@robbpoz a 2006 Ford truck operated by the Parks Department traveling westbound on Park Riding his skateboard through Woodhaven Lane South. proved deadly for an 18-year-old male who was The 37-year-old truck driver stopped the struck and killed by a Parks Department truck vehicle and remained at the scene following on the afternoon of April 17, according to police. the accident. The fatal accident occurred at 1:33 p.m. at Officers from the 102nd Precinct and EMS the intersection of Forest Parkway and Park units responded to the location. Paramedics Lane South. rushed the teenager to Jamaica Hospital, According to authorities, the skateboarder where he was pronounced dead. — whose identity was not released pending No charges have been filed, and an investigation family notification — was rolling southbound is ongoing. Photo via Google Maps An 18-year-old died at this Woodhaven intersection on April 17 after being struck by a truck while riding his skateboard. NEARLY 90 WEAPONS WERE TURNED IN BY PUBLIC DURING A GUN BUYBACK IN LAURELTON By Robert Pozarycki [email protected]/@robbpoz From assault weapons to semi-automatic handguns, law enforcement agents purchased scores of firearms from the public during a gun buyback at a Laurelton church last week. Hosted by Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, Councilman Donovan Richards and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, approximately 89 weapons were collected at the Evangel Temple on April 16. Each gun owner — regardless of whether or not they legally owned the weapon — were provided with American Express gift cards valued at $200 a piece for trading in their working handguns and assault rifles. Those who brought in operable air guns, rifles and shotguns received $25 gift cards. Gun owners traded in as many firearms as they wish, but each participant was limited to a maximum of three gift cards. All transactions were kept confidential; no questions were asked. According to the NYPD, approximately 46 revolvers, 21 semi-automatic weapons, two assault weapons, four rifles and two shotguns were collected. Police also obtained 14 air guns. “The ultimate goal of this law enforcement initiative is to get as many guns as possible off the streets of Queens County and make our community even safer for everyone,” Brown said in a statement last week. “The support of the community is critical to the success of this program and emblematic of the level of cooperation needed by law enforcement to ensure the safety of all residents of Queens.” Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, the 105th Precinct’s commanding officer, and Richards took to Twitter to tout the buyback’s success and thank the public for participating. “#GunBuyBack successful in #Queens! 85 #guns turned in. Thanks to our elected officials, community & @ QueensDABrown,” Schiff wrote. “Our streets in Queens are a little safer tonight. Thank you @NYPD105Pct @QueensDABrown,” Richards added. If you missed the gun buyback, you can still trade your weapons for cash through the NYPD’s ongoing cash-forguns program. Bring any handgun, sawed-off shotgun or assault weapon to your local police precinct and receive a $100 cash payment. All transactions are anonymous and confidential. Queens County bar celebrates long-serving judges & attorneys Photo by Walter Karling The Queens County Bar Association held its annual Judiciary, Past Presidents and Golden Jubilarians Night on April 11 at its Downtown Jamaica headquarters. More than 130 judges and attorneys gathered together for the occasion. As pictured above, Bar Association President Paul Kerson introduced the evening’s Golden Jubilarians, each of whom celebrated 50 years or more in practice. They included Bruce Bushlow, Lawrence Herrmann, Henry Locke, Peter Tommaso, Judge Joseph Golia, M. Joseph Levin and Steven Wimpfheimer.
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