for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com MAY 9, 2013 • The CourieR SUN 17 FREE TREES! NYRP Spring 2013 Tree Giveaways PICK UP YOUR FREE TREE AT THE FOLLOWING GIVEAWAY LOCATIONS (RAIN OR SHINE): QUEENS Quantities are limited. New York Restoration Project, 254 West 31st Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10001 • 212.333.2552 nyrp.org/milliontreesnyc Some simple rules: • Limit one tree per household. • Trees must be planted in the five boroughs. • Trees must be planted on private property (ex: front/back yard). • Trees cannot be planted along streets. • Trees must be properly watered and maintained. Sat., May 11 // 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Partner: PS/IS 266 Location: 74-10 Commonwealth Blvd Sat., May 11 // 9:00 am – 11:00 am Partner: Child Center of New York Location: MS 72, 133-25 Guy R. Brewer Blvd Sat., May 18 // 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Partner: Friends of Cunningham Park Location: Cunningham Park, 83-0 193rd Street Sat., May 19 // 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Partner: Four Borough Neighborhood Preservation Alliance (4BNPA) Location: MacDonald Park at Queens Boulevard and 70th Avenue Sat., May 19 // 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Partner: PS 219 Paul Klapper School Location: 144-39 Gravett Road, Flushing Trees available on a first-come first-served basis. * IMPORTANT * Dates and times subject to change. Register for a tree online ahead of time at www.nyrp.org/ queenstrees For more information on tree giveaways, visit www.nyrp.org/queenstrees Council District 30 Caruana throws hat in the ring BY MAGGIE HAYES mhayes@queenscourier.com The race to represent District 30 on the City Council is on, with community activist and Middle Village native Craig Caruana throwing his hat in the ring for the Republican ticket. Caruana is a member of organizations including the Knights of Columbus at Resurrection Ascension Parish, the Kiwanis Club of Glendale and the Juniper Park Civic Association. Top issues on Caruana’s website include discretionary spending, stopping the increase in property taxes, bringing more healthcare options to the district, enhancing education, increasing small business support and reforming street parking. “Someone has to start taking responsibility for the issues that are affecting all of our lives,” Caruana said. The activist hopes to bring tax dollars back to the district and restore funding to civic and volunteer groups, schools, fire houses and police stations. He is also seeking to fight water rate increases by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “DEP plans on increasing our water rate for years to come,” Caruana said. st of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAIG CARUANA Community activist Craig Caruana is challenging incumbent Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley for the Council District 30 seat. “Politicians should be telling us this plain truth, instead of pretending to be surprised year after year.” Councilmember Eric Ulrich said his fellow Republican will bring passion to the 30th District. “District 30 needs a fighter right now,” he said. “I know that when he’s voting on legislation that’s going to impact our quality of life, that he’s going to be the strongest advocate.” Caruana faces incumbent Democrat Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley.
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