24 The Courier sun • december 11, 2014 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com FOUR BUSTED FOR DRIFTING AT FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA ctumola@queenscourier.com @CristabelleT They may have been “Fast and Furious,” but four daredevil drivers ripping through a Queens park weren’t fast enough to escape from the police. Four men were arrested for what officials describe as “moviestyle stunt” performances in a parking lot at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, according to the district attorney’s office. “Cars are not toys. Driving at high speeds and intentionally skidding a roughly 3,000-pound vehicle, especially where spectators are gathered, is dangerous and can result in tragedy,” District Attorney Richard Brown said. “Following a number of noise complaints from neighborhood residents, the police responded and shut down this illegal and potentially deadly activity. The vehicles have been seized and the drivers have been charged.” The men used modified vehicles for drifting, a style of driving made popular by the “The Fast and the Furious” movies that combines high speeds and dangerous turns. Spectators would watch these stunts, where the cars would sometimes allegedly strike other vehicles and stationary objects in the park’s parking lot, the district attorney said. The four were busted after area residents called 311 to complain about the excessive noise. In total, 66 calls were received, and none have been logged in the neighborhood in the more than five weeks since the men were arrested. Kareem Ali, 26, and Michael Mahabir, 27, both of Richmond Hill, Joel Santiago, 36, of Maspeth, and Darren Tang, 24, of Manhattan, were arraigned on Oct. 26 on charges of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speed contests and races and failure to comply with directions, prosecutors said. Ali is also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. The men, who face up to a year in jail if convicted, were released on their own recognizance. PROTECT YOUR AIR CONDITIONER THIS WINTER! BIRD’S NESTS, DIRT, DEBRIS AND HARSH CONDITIONS CAN ALL DAMAGE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER! WINTER STORAGE Includes Complete Overhaul • Remove Unit From Window or Wall Sleeve (Finally clean those dirty windows & NO MORE DRAFTS!) • Steam Clean Coils With High Powered Steam Jenny (If leak found in coil, we will repair the leak and recharge the system with new refrigerant.) • Check Refrigerant System • Chemical Clean Coils w/Acid Wash • Oil The Fan Motor / Check Electrical System • Return Unit & Re-Install With Silicone Caulking Mention This Ad & Receive $10 OFF Each A/C 2481 47th St Astoria, NY 11103 (718) 726-7120 www.aceairnyc.com 53rd ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS Opportunity is Knockin’! Opportunity is Knockin’! Opportunity ARE YOU A COLLEGE STUDENT? ARE YOU THE PARENT OF A STUDENT? DO YOU KNOW A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO WANTS TO EARN $2,500 THIS SUMMER? ARE YOU A COLLEGE STUDENT? ARE YOU THE PARENT OF A STUDENT? DO YOU KNOW A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO WANTS TO EARN $2,500 THIS SUMMER? ARE YOU A COLLEGE STUDENT? ARE YOU THE PARENT OF A STUDENT? DO YOU KNOW A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO WANTS TO EARN $2,500 THIS SUMMER? Paid Summer Internship Paid Summer Internship Paid Summer Internship Position Available Position Available Position Available The New York Press Association Foundation is sponsoring an eight-week paid summer internship at this newspaper for a qualified journalism student. The New York Press Association Foundation is sponsoring an eight-week paid summer internship at this newspaper for a qualified journalism student. The New York Press Association Foundation is sponsoring an eight-week paid summer Any internship student currently at this enrolled newspaper in a recognized for a qualified journalism journalism program student. is eligible to compete for an eight-week internship with a net $2,500 stipend provided by NYPA. Applicants must attend Any student currently enrolled in a recognized journalism program is eligible to compete for an eight-week internship with a net $2,500 stipend provided by NYPA. Applicants must attend Any student currently enrolled in a recognized journalism program college during the 2015-2016 academic year. Hurry! Application deadline is March 1, 2015. is eligible to compete for an eight-week internship with a college during the 2015-2016 academic year. Hurry! Application deadline is March 1, 2015. net $2,500 stipend provided by NYPA. Applicants must attend college during the 2015-2016 academic year. Hurry! Application deadline is March 1, 2015. EMAIL OR FAX APPLICATION TO Editorial@queenscourier.com or 718-224-5441 PA PA PA Application forms available online at: Application forms available online at: www.nynewspapers.com www.nynewspapers.com Application forms available online at: click on Member Services click on Internships nynewspapers.com www.click on Member Services click on Internships
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