COMET: Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together

Maspeth Robbery + Power Outages

7/21/2019

Hi All,

Yesterday, Saturday, July 20th, approximately 2:30 pm, a female on her way home from the laundromat on 57th Avenue at Mazeau Street in Maspeth was struck from behind as she was walking on Mazeau Street by the alley. She hit her head as she fell to the pavement. The perpetrators are described as male and female whites. The female did the robbery. A cell phone and credit cards were stolen.

Please try not to use your cell phone in public and be alert at all times. This incident occurred in mid-afternoon most likely because it was hot and no one was around. It was a crime of opportunity.
The detectives are currently investigating the incident.

I've heard there have been car break-ins in Middle Village. Please be sure to lock your doors, even if you park in your driveway, and don't leave valuables inside the vehicle.

If anyone has any information regarding the above, please reach out to the 104th Precinct Detective Squad.

Lastly, I've been getting reports from folks that lights have been flickering and customers scattered around our area are without electric. Please use your electric appliances sparingly during this heatwave.

Stay cool!

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

Rat Academy Training

7/16/2019

Hi All,

Just a reminder to let you know that thanks to Councilman Dromm, free Rat Academy Training will be taking place next Thursday, July 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. See attached.

Like it or not, every community has a rat problem and learning ways to address the problem is crucial.

The Q58 bus will take you St.James Episcopal Church where the event is being held.

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

Robbery alert!

7/3/2019

Hi All,

Captain Ventre, Commanding Officer at the 110th Precinct, asked us to blast out this alert. See attached. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially at night. Please don't carry credit cards, other info such as Social Security card, or cash that is unnecessary. If anyone has any info please contact the NYPD.

On another note, the Newtown Civic Association reached out to tell us that bike lanes were installed on Grand Avenue in Elmhurst and they're working on them along Broadway. Be careful when you drive.

Have a great July 4th and be safe!

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

Con Ed work in preparation for sewer work

7/2/2019

Hi All,

Residents on 70th Street between 52nd Drive and 70th Street have noticed that Con Ed is "reserving" parking spaces with barriers and has a security person sitting in a vehicle 24/7 making sure the spots are reserved even though work isn't being done. This is possibly being done in other areas as well. The response Assemblyman Barnwell got from Con Ed (see below) doesn't answer the parking question but this does serve as a reminder about the mega sewer project that will soon be impacting folks not only on Calamus Avenue, 70th Street, a portion of Grand Avenue but also Mazeau Street.

The offices of Assemblyman Barnwell and Councilman Holden are working to set up the briefing prior to the start of this project. No date has been set yet.

This response mentions making way for large cranes and this is a cause for concern because they may rip branches from the trees that line our streets. This is just one issue I hope to raise at the community briefing.

"Assembly Member Barnwell,

Your office was very familiar with Phase I of the Calamus Avenue water/sewer project in this area of Maspeth/Woodside. Phase I is now complete. The activity your constituent observed is in preparation for Phase II of this project. We are in the process of relocating some of our electric equipment in preparation for the new sewer/water main/catch basins. This also assists in making way for large cranes that need to traverse those narrow streets. This is a city project in which (as is the case with other large infrastructure projects) Con Edison and other utilities are asked to relocate equipment in advance of the city's work. That is the case here. I would suggest that you reach out to the DDC to get a sense of the overall scope of the work and schedule.

I am working on getting additional information with relation to our involvement moving forward."

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

Summer events

6/29/2019

Any questions, please contact Maspeth Federal Savings at (718) 335-1300 or Assemblyman Barnwell's office at (718) 651-3185. Fun for the kids too!

July 2nd – Declaration of Independence Reading & activities for the kids - sponsored by Assemblyman Barnwell
July 10th – Main Office Concert – Jimmy Kenny Band
July 17th – Forest Hills Concert – Idol Kings
July 20th -   Rain Barrels Assemblyman Barnwell’s Office
July 24th -   Main Office Concert— The Duprees
August 4th – Car Show (Rain Date August 11) ECCA
August 6th – National Night Out Against Crime Juniper Valley Pk., McDonald Pk.
August 7th-   Main Office Concert— Elton John Tribute Band
August 14th – Main Office Outdoor Movie— Small Foot
August 21st - Main Office Outdoor Movie Night- Dumbo
August 28th– Main Office Outdoor Movie Night – Captain Marvel

FYI - homeless couple with dog

6/25/2019

Hi All,

For the past week I've been hearing that there is a homeless couple living on the footbridge near Mazeau Street. Under normal circumstances this would not be an issue, however this couple has a pit bull that acts aggressively and folks are concerned that it will jump on them as they try to walk past.

PO Shoy, our Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO), has been looking into the situation and Captain Perry personally went to the location today and spoke with the female. The female told Captain Perry that she and her fiancee willing to get help and go to a shelter but are not willing to give up the dog. Just so you know, the law allows them to occupy the footbridge with their dog.

The Captain is looking into ways to address the community's concerns and also help the homeless couple and their dog. Until a solution is reached, we ask residents to be cautious when crossing the footbridge and don't encourage anyone to walk across it with a pet.

Captain Perry and COMET are asking anyone who has an idea to reach out to PO Deighton Shoy at deighton.shoy@nypd.org and Det. Thomas Bell at thomas.bell@nypd.org

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

Rats!

6/13/2019

Hi All,

I just want to alert folks that there has been a rat infestation on 58th Avenue between 59th Street and Grand Avenue. The offices of Assemblyman Barnwell and Councilman Holden have reached out to the Department of Health to report the concern. The agency did an inspection and the front of all the properties on the strip will be abated, but it will be up to the homeowners to take appropriate action in their homes and rear yards. We have no idea what is causing the infestation because there is no construction in the area that might have disturbed their nests.

In addition to 58th Avenue, rats have been spotted in the vicinity of 61st Street as well as in the vicinity of the railroad tracks in Elmhurst. Although there haven't been any sightings, northern Maspeth has been contending with drilling as as a result of the installation of new gas lines and this may stir up a problem.

Check your yards and look for any holes. This is a telltale sign you have a problem. Make sure you have tight lids on your garbage cans. Rats do go into homes for food, water and shelter and can cause extensive damage.

No matter where you live, we're asking folks to keep an eye out and report any activity immediately!

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

104 Pct Sector C meeting

6/8/2019

110 Pct BBQ

6/8/2019

Update from 104 Pct Sector C

6/3/2019

Hello

Just wanted to keep you informed on what’s happening in sector C.

We took 2 recent burglary.

Wednesday 29th in the afternoon, area of Grand Ave & 57 St. ( Electronics removed from commercial van).
Thursday 30th around 3am, area of Grand Ave & Fresh Pond Rd. (Tools removed from commercial Van).

Previous week 2 burglary.
Residential burglary 69 Lane & 57 Dr bicycle removed from locked garage.

Residential burglary Suydam St & Woodward Ave Unknown person did break into basement. (Nothing removed)

Enjoy the evening.

Police Officer Nisbett
Neighborhood Coordination Officer

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