Hi All,
 
I received a few calls from folks asking if they should place their trash/recycling out Saturday for pickup. I called DSNY Queens West 5 and was told the only notifications they are getting is regarding the upcoming storm and snow removal. Here's what I was told:

• DSNY will pickup trash but when snow begins to accumulate they will switch over to snow removal.
• It's suggested that folks put out their trash but don't let it get buried under the snow. Sanitation will make pickups after snow is cleared.
• Folks should watch updates on the news regarding pickups or go to DSNY's website to see when pickups will resume.

Sorry, but that's the best I could do. 
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Hi All,
 
Captain Wachter, 104th Precinct, thought you might be interested in the legislation being introduced to curtail the recent explosion of illegal massage parlors in our area as well as other parts of the city. See the link below.
 
Stay safe during the snowstorm and if necessary take a break when shoveling. Don't overdo it!!!
 
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

New bills aim to keep massage parlors closed - Queens Tribune

Rubdown crackdown: Pols seek new laws to stop illegal massage parlors - Queens Courier
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Legislation penned to crack down on parlors - Queens Chronicle

Hi All,
 
See info below provided by Captain Wachter, 104th Precinct.
 
The resident on Maspeth Avenue said the perpetrator must have used a "jimmy" to get into the vehicle. I sent you an email about two car break-ins that occurred on Saturday night. That resident states she had damage to her window where the must have used the jimmy to open the car door.
 
Residents believe there was a third car break-in which hasn't been reported. The neighbor will ask car owner to report. It's very important that the NYPD knows where crime is occurring!!
 
If you get up during the night, PLEASE look out your window!!
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com
 
Roe,
 
There were two car break-ins in Maspeth overnight. The first one was at 59-xx Maspeth Avenue. The person reports that the rain guard was damaged and no property taken. The second one was at 59-xx 57 Drive. They removed change and a E-cigarette. The second break-in stated that they didn't lock their doors. Please remind residents to lock their doors and park vehicles in well lit areas.
 
Mark
 
Captain Mark Wachter. 
Commanding Officer

Hi All,
 
See message below from Captain Mackie, Executive Officer of the 104th Precinct. If anyone saw or heard anything, please call the 104th Precinct Squad.
 
Roe Daraio President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com 
 
60-xx 55th Street, 2nd Floor apartment, midday Sunday.  Complainant states he left his door locked and left home. Upon return later this afternoon he discovered front door was unlocked, closet in common family room was gone through, $2,000 removed.  Point of entry is unknown.
 
PLEASE remind residents NOT to leave large sums of cash inside the home, anywhere.  Thieves know all the traditional hiding places.  Large sums of cash are BEST kept deposited in the bank.  If the cash must be left in the home it should be kept in a locked safe, they go for about $100-$200 depending on size but they are a wise investment, and should be bolted from the inside to a permanent structure (i.e. a wall frame stud or a floor joist) to prevent theft of the safe.  Same goes for Jewelry, all jewelry should be stored in a safe that is always secured.  Lastly, try to make it a habit of doubling yourself to make sure your doors are locked prior to leaving the house. 
 
Be safe.
 
-Capt. Mac

Hi All,
 
Car break-in thieves hit two vehicles in Maspeth. See message below from Captain Mackie, Executive Officer at 104th Precinct. Please heed his advice!!!
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com,
 
2  auto breaks in Cometland, overnight Fri into Sat.
 
56-xx 59 St, owner claims that vehicle was locked but no signs of forced entry, no broken glass, passenger compartment tossed, $10 taken.
 
56-xx 59 St, no damage or forced entry, no broken glass, $50 removed from vehicle.
 
The common thread here is property/money left in‎side the vehicle, DON'T leave ANYTHING inside your vehicle of value, it is just not worth it, and make sure ALL the doors are locked, the easiest way inside your car for a thief is through an unlocked door, and they will try all the handles until they find one that is unlocked.
 
-Capt Mac

Hi All,
 
DI Manson, 110th Precinct, confirmed that two vehicles were broken into Thursday night/Friday morning in the vicinity of Haspel Street and 52nd Avenue. The windows of both vehicles were broken. The first car had a wallet with credit cards stolen. The second car had an iPod, and expensive sunglasses stolen.
 
The 110th Precinct Squad is looking into these cases and extra patrols by Anti Crime teams have been put into place.
 
Just because our communities have seen a decrease in crime doesn't mean crime can go back up. Please don't leave anything in your vehicles and make sure the doors are locked!! And remember, if it can happen on 52nd Avenue it can happen anywhere!
 
Stay alert and if you see something, say something!!
 
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com