Hi All,

Captain Gibbs, our new Commanding Officer at the 108th Precinct, reached out to me this morning to share some good news.

He is happy to report that City Scapes, located at 55-61 58th Street, had their NYS liquor license pulled last night by the State Liquor Authority. The establishment was cleared out and the doors were closed at about 1:00 am. This is the club that had the non-fatal stabbing two weeks ago and has had other incidents over the years.

He also mentioned that the 108th Precinct Anti-Crime officers caught two guys red-handed while they were mailbox fishing last night. The detectives are currently debriefing them. These individuals were apprehended on 47th Street and 35th Avenue. While this location isn't in our area, these thieves move around to find mailboxes that have not been retrofitted.

If you see a mailbox with the attached sticker, be aware that it has not yet been retrofitted and is vulnerable to fishing.

Great job by the 108th Precinct. Keep up the fabulous work!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Hi All,

FYI from a Maspeth resident: She saw this last week.

"Just an observation... second time in a week I've seen sanitation inspectors going through trash cans.  Last week it was my block (72 Pl) and this morning I saw him on 69th Street and 53rd Road."

We're glad we were given heads-up. Please take time to recycle or risk getting a summons!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Hi All,

Mark your calendar!

Our Neighborhood Coordination Officers PO Deighton Shoy and PO Ebonie Nisbett hope to see you at their first Build a Block meeting.

This is your opportunity to meet your officers and bring up any concerns you may have.

Sector C (Charlie) covers most of Maspeth, Woodside on the south side of Maurice/51st Avenues, and a portion of Ridgewood.

The meeting will be held on Monday, February 25th at Maspeth Town Hall, 53-37 72nd Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm and meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

See the attached flier.

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Our COMET meeting will be held this Monday, February 4th, 7:00 pm, at St. Adalbert Parish Center, lower level, 52-40 84th Street.

Here are some issues that we want to cover:

• Updates from our electeds/reps
• Sewer project in Elmhurst - Kneeland, Manila, etc.
• Ongoing gas project in Maspeth/Woodside
• Any success setting up a meeting date to give residents a briefing on the upcoming 70th Street sewer project that is slated to begin in March.
• 104th/108th/110th Precincts will give us a crime update. We are interested to hear about the towing operations and the availability of the heavy duty tow truck to remove large trucks/buses parked illegally. Any success with regard to vehicles with no license plates or out of state plates, etc.

We look forward to seeing you on the 4th!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Hi All,

Our NCO PO Deighton Shoy passed this information along to us FYI. 

Please stay alert!

Burglary:
73-XX 53 Road / Close to the intersection of 53 Road & 74 Street - Two unknown males enter backyard of resident in attempt to gain entrance to the house. Approximately at 11:10 PM on 1/20/19.

Grand Larceny:
74-04 Grand Ave - Unknown person(s) did remove clothing (furs) and bags from storage facility (Stop and Stor).

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com 

Hi All,

It's a new year and we're seeing much-needed sewer work being done in Elmhurst on Kneeland Avenue thanks to Council Member Daniel Dromm.

Block Captain Howard Moskowitz spoke with the Project Manager today and.was told that today they will be washing the street (we assume to remove any salt, etc.). When the actual work begins "no parking": signs will be posted two days in advance. Schools were notified. The Project Manager said the company hopes to replace 100' of pipe each day.

We brought the problem of sinkholes, smoking and exploding manholes and brown water to the attention of Councilman Dromm several years ago. Since that time money had to be allocated and a study needed to be done. 

If residents have any concerns, be advised this is not going to be a project like Calamus Avenue. However, we do suggest residents take photos  of their property during any kind of project like this just in case they experience damage.

Once again, we thank the Councilman for following up on our concerns!!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Hi All,
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See the attached info for the week of December 31st relating to the Kosciuszko Bridge Project.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!!

Regards,

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

 The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
·         Residents who normally receive Tuesday garbage and organics collection should place their materials out at curbside Tuesday, Dec. 25 after 4 p.m. for collection.
·         Residents who normally receive Tuesday recycling collection should place their materials out at curbside after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 for collection beginning Wednesday, January 2.
Please note that it is not unusual for collection times to be delayed or different after a holiday and during the winter season.
In addition, all Sanitation administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, in observance of the holiday.

Hi All,

COMET VP Mike Fordunski asked me to let folks know that Principe (Maurice) Park's field and track are now open.

This is the time to take advantage while the weather is still good. See the photos attached.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com