COMET: Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together

First Day of School in Elmhurst

9/4/2024

Someone was nice enough to send us a photo of the first day of school in Elmhurst's Charter School.

We're sure many of you already know permits were filed to build another school at 78-07 51st Avenue. It will be a five-story building not far from IS5.

There's certainly a lot going on in the community!

COMET Zoom Meeting with DSNY - 9/4, 7:00 pm

9/4/2024

Meeting cancelled

Tonight's meeting is CANCELED!
Alicia from Councilman Holden's office just received a call from DSNY and they are not able to make meeting tonight something came up they need to attend. We will try to reschedule one.

Elmhurst's Grand Slope Staircase Reconstruction

9/1/2024

We are pleased to hear that the staircase on Grand Slope, which is located on Grand Avenue/Haspel Street, will be reconstructed beginning this week. The funding for the project was allocated by former City Council Member Daniel Dromm. The project will begin this week.

Upcoming Meetings & Event

8/22/2024

Wednesday, September 4th, 7:00 pm
Zoom meeting with DSNY to get last minute questions answered about the bin regulation before the deadline. The Zoom info will be sent out next week.

Monday, September 9th, 7:00 pm
COMET meeting - The Zoom info will be sent out prior to the meeting.

Saturday, September 28th, 12:00-4:00 pm
Maspeth Federal's recycling event.

Paper shredding, electronic recycling
NYPD will VIN Etch cars (you may be eligible to receive a discount on your theft insurance), limited amount of catalytic converter stickers, register your phones and bicycles.

Incident in the 104 - Ridgewood/Fresh Pond Road

8/21/2024

Good morning,

The 104 Precinct would like to update you on an incident that took place within our confines.

Yesterday, August 21st, Officers responded to calls for a home-invasion robbery in the vicinity of Gates Avenue and Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood. Upon arrival, the Officers were approached by a victim who stated that two male perpetrators in reflective vests forced him into his home, displayed firearms, and removed money from the residence. The perpetrators then fled the location in an unknown direction.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please be sure to contact the 104th Precinct.

Thank you,

Police Officer Dilsia Bonilla
104 Precinct- Community Affairs

News from BP's office

8/21/2024

Special invite to grand opening

8/21/2024

Be advised - CVS back door locked

8/13/2024

UPDATE 8/13/24: Someone reached out to us with the following information.

"I would like to let you know, when I went to CVS on Sunday, mid-afternoon, the back door was open, and there was a sign on the back glass, stating the back door and gate will be closed at 6:00 p.m.."

8/2/24:
One of our members contacted us to let us know that CVS on Grand Avenue is now keeping their back door locked for security reasons. We assume it's because of shoplifting. You can still park in the lot but you'll have to walk around the block. The weather is hot and we don't want anyone being caught by surprise.

Stay cool!