16 THE COURIER SUN • AUGUST 4, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Being ‘Best’ is made in the shade Thank you for voting us the Best Awnings in Queens! CLASSICAL IRON bestof.qns.com A A QUEENS COURIER AND QNS.COM CONTEST A QUEENS COURIER AND QNS.COM & HOME Nominations still open for “Best of the Boro” at bestof.qns.com IMPROVEMENT, INC. 2015 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law 718.528.2401 FREE ESTIMATES TOUCH FOOTBALL Advertorial Q: At summer camp, our next activity was touch football. The counselors were so keen to participate themselves, that they had not even given us alternatives. The game was being played on an asphalt parking lot, belonging to the school district. While running to catch a ball, I slipped on some sand. My father has learned that the school district knew that the city would use the parking lot for its camp, knew of the sand condition, and even understood that the sand could present a safety issue for us. A: Your participation in the game was not entirely voluntary. In addition, the active participation of the adult counselors unreasonably increased the risk of something going wrong. So the city will have a hard time if it contends that, by joining the game, you assumed, i.e. took on, the risk of an accident such as occurred. As for the school district, a landowner has a general duty to maintain its property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all the circumstances, including the likelihood of injury to others, the seriousness of the injury, and the burden of avoiding the risk. Where a landowner has actual knowledge of a recurrent dangerous condition in a specific area, it may be charged with constructive notice of each specific recurrence of it. It appears that district is liable, too – for failing to maintain that parking lot. 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 st Place of the CLASSICAL-IRON.COM LIC# 1069538 SINCE 1980 CLASSICAL CUSTOM ALUMINUM, LEXAN. RETRACTABLE For Ray DeLeon, winning “Best of the Boro” in the awning category means he’s got it made in the shade. The savvy owner of Classical Awnings, who also specializes in ironwork – railings, all types of fences, and more are all part of his large portfolio – lets all his customers know about his “Best Of” title. “It’s a great thing, to be honest,” said DeLeon. “I use it on a daily basis. I introduced it to all my customers and they are all very impressed. It gives them confi dence and lets me know I’m doing something right.” DeLeon explained that he’s been a welder for over 40 years, and that he started part time in the industry in 1980 before opening his own business in 1984. More than 30 years later, Classical Awnings serves Queens and parts of Brooklyn. With free estimates, DeLeon said he and his staff will go to a customer’s home at the beginning of the process to ensure each is happy. “Everything I do is customized, from the smallest job to the largest,” said DeLeon. And with nominations open for “Best of the Boro” through Aug. 5, DeLeon said he’s looking forward to this year’s competition. “It’s powerful, no question about that,” he said. “Being named ‘Best Of’ was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I get great customer reaction.” To be a part of the “Best of the Boro,” simply nominate your business here: http://bestof.qns.com/ Nominations in over 400 business categories are open through Aug. 5. The top 10 nominees will advance to the offi cial ballot. Go to http://bestof.qns.com/ to make sure your favorite is in it to win it! North Shore Animal League America has HUNDREDS of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats to choose from! Mixed-breeds, purebreds, small breeds too! OPEN DAILY FOR ADOPTIONS SUN - THURS 10 AM - 9 PM FRI - SAT 10 AM - 10 PM 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY 516.883.7575 animalleague.org FOLLOW US: QNS.com iS the New deStiNatioN for everythiNg QueeNS! BreakiNg NewS free claSSifiedS iNteractive eveNtS caleNdar coNNect with your commuNity oN NeighBorhood PageS
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