18 The Courier sun • JUNE 12, 2014 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com Rendering Courtesy Winick Realty Group New retail space coming to Rego Park BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com/@aaltamirano28 New retail opportunities are coming to Rego Park just blocks from three major Queens malls. Leasing has begun on 8,095 square feet of ground retail space at 92-77 Queens Blvd., which is currently under construction, Winick Realty Group announced. The site is expected to be move-in ready by 2015. “We truly believe that this is an unparalleled opportunity for any retailer to position themselves in front of three major malls, Queens Boulevard, the Long Island Expressway, two subway lines and 10 bus lines,” said Winick Realty Group real estate broker Robert Heicklen. Located adjacent to Rego Center and blocks away from Queens Center and Queens Place malls, 92-77 offers retailers 35 feet of all-glass frontage on 93rd Street and front- and rear-facing backlit signage. Deals are pending for two of the three spaces on the property: one for a 16,000-square-foot fitness center and another for a “well-known national coffee brand,” according to Winick Realty Group. The overall site features a 400-square-foot loading dock and on-site parking. According to a Winick Realty Group online flyer, Retro Fitness and Starbucks are expected soon. “Winick Realty Group is excited to represent this type of high-profile, high-visibility exclusive as we continue to expand our leasing efforts in the borough of Queens,” said Winick Realty Group President Steven Baker. AUTHORITIES AND RESIDENTS USE TRUCKS TO FIGHT TRUCKS BY ERIC JANKIEWICZ ejankiewicz@queenscourier.com @ericjankiewicz Police towed three trucks and one school bus illegally parked in Hamilton Beach on June 2 and 3 in a new effort to stop an old problem, according to authorities. “It’s an out-of-the-way location, a hidden spot where they think they’re safe parking overnight,” Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff of the 106th Precinct said. “It’s a quality of life issue for the locals.” The police have also issued summonses for unregistered cars parked in the small neighborhood that already has other transportation issues like small, narrow two-way roads and potholes. Residents and police are hoping that this will be enough to put an end to a problem that has been going on for several years, according to Schiff. While Hamilton Beach may seem like a good hiding place for truck and car owners illegally parked in the area, Schiff is paying close attention to residents’ complaints and plans on towing more trucks in the near future. But part of the problem of towing such large vehicles is that special, heavyduty tow trucks are needed and the NYPD has a limited amount of these tow trucks. “There are 76 commands in New York City that want the same thing done,” Schiff said. “So it’s a logistical thing. This wouldn’t be a problem if you could use regular tow trucks.” Photo Courtesy of Roger Gendron Cops from the 106th Precinct cracked down on illegally parked trucks and unregistered vehicles in Hamilton Beach.
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