Hi All,

Captain Brian Hennessy, 108th Precinct, has advised us that at approximately 7:00 pm last night, 2/25, a gunpoint robbery occurred at 69-20 48th Avenue, a taxi leasing company. Three male black perpetrators entered as business was closing, displayed firearms and removed about $15,000. This is the business that parks livery cars in the vicinity of St. Mary's.

If you know any business owners in the area, please remind them not to keep large amounts of cash in their business, be alert and make sure no one is watching their comings and goings.

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

Hi All,

Captain Manson, 104th Precinct, called to let us know we had three crimes in our area.

• 2/24 (reported - last seen 11 days prior), stolen car, 2004 Nissan Maxima, 66th Street/Clinton Avenue.
• 2/24, burglary between hours of 10:30 am and 6:00 pm, 53rd Avenue/66th Street. Forced entry through rear basement door. $27,000 cash, play station, alcohol and a Louis Viton purse worth $2200.
• 2/24 car break-in, 73rd Street/53rd Avenue. Female left car unlocked. Husband's wallet, credit cards stolen. Crime occurred between 10:30-11:30 pm and reported 2:00 am.

Please stay alert! Weather is getting nicer and crooks are making up for lost time!

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

DI Leyson, 110th Precinct, recently told us about a burglary that occurred on 2/18 at 7900 numbers on Calamus Avenue. This location, and the following residential location, may be part of a pattern that has spilled over from the north side of Queens Boulevard.

Both these residential locations are on the Maspeth/Woodside border and the commercial location is a short distance from Maspeth/Middle Village!

PO Saponieri gave us the following:

• 2/11, 82 #'s on Ankener Avenue, residential, forced front door entry. Cameras show two male Hispanics.
• 2/13, 85 #'s on 57th Avenue, commercial location, rear padlock broken, $200 and keys stolen.

We're used to hearing about homes being broken into through the rear or side. This time the perpetrators are prying open the front door. If you see anyone suspicious lurking at a neighbor's front door, call 911!

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

FLASH: City Council District 26, 30, 

On Friday February 21 2014 a Feature Film for "Alone" is scheduled to film scenes at the following locations:

INT The Usual Diner
56-26 MASPETH AVENUE, Queens (Interior) 
Description: Various interior dialogue scenes
VTU Request: No 
Request: Request permission to reverse park vehicles as needed. Request permission to stage camera, lights, dolly, track, cables, ladders and all other equipment associated with filming on sidewalks and curb lanes.

02/21/2014 01:00 PM
02/21/2014 11:00 PM

PARKING REQUEST

·  RUST STREET between MASPETH AVENUE and 57 PLACE

• Street Side: East and West
• Street Control: Full Street

INT EXT Market
61-01 GRAND AVENUE, Queens (Interior Exterior) 
Description: Various interior dialogue scene. As well there will be 3 exterior scenes with our lead actor interacting with a group of kids.
VTU Request: No 
Request: Request permission to reverse park vehicles as needed. Request permission to stage camera, lights, dolly, track, cables, ladders and all other equipment associated with filming on sidewalks and curb lanes.

02/21/2014 10:30 PM
02/22/2014 04:00 AM

PARKING REQUEST

·  61 STREET between GRAND AVENUE and 57 ROAD

• Street Side: East and West
• Street Control: Full Street

·  57 ROAD between 61 STREET and 59 STREET

• Street Side: North and South
• Street Control: 1/4 Street

Permit# 142536
If you have further questions you can contact their Locations Department at (646) 663-4040
Please feel free to contact David Moy at 212-489-6710 Ext. 210
Resident FAQ's

Hi All,

This location is in Elmhurst right on Maspeth/Woodside border. Please be alert!!

Roe
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Roe,

We had a Burglary on 7900 block of Calamus yesterday.  it happened between 9:45AM and 4:00PM.  The basement door was pried open and house ransacked.  Cash, Jewelry and Gold Bars were removed from the victim. 

Have everyone be alert.  The Last Burglary we had in the area two male Hispanics were seen and fled on foot.  Any suspicious persons must be reported to 911 immediately for us to investigate.

Ronald D. Leyson
Deputy Inspector
Commanding Officer, 110th Precinct
94-41 43 Ave, Elmhurst NY 11373
718-476-9337

FYI - from 110th Precinct:

"We had 4 cars broken into around 8:00 PM last night in the parking lot of the Nevada Diner.  Electronics, including a $2,400 Macbook Pro and credit cards were taken from several cars (in more than one car the owner left their wallet with Credit Cards in the cars).  One victim was only in the diner for about 5 minutes.

Also around the same time a car was broken into in the parking lot of the Bally's Gym.  An Apple Macbook Pro and iPad were stolen from this vehicle.

PLEASE remind people NOT to leave valuables in the vehicles unattended, even for a few minutes!!!!

Also, I have had SEVERAL Green Dot Scams reported recently (not necessarily in Cometland).  People have been called by "the IRS" stating they owe money and fees and instructed to go to the drug store and buy Green Dot Money Pack Cards and call them back or wait for a callback from them and give them the serial numbers from the cards.  One victim bought cards totaling $32,000 (that is not a typo - 32k) and another for over $3,000.

PLEASE pass along to ALL friends and families that NO reputable company or ANY Governmental agency will call and request immediate payment for overdue taxes, utility bills or bail for a "jailed" family member.  NO legitimate company or agency of any type will request you to go to the drug store for a pre paid card to give them the serial number from. THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! 

Also, keep an eye out for suspicious persons or vehicles in the neighborhood. there have been a couple Burglaries in the area (I will have PO Rivera get you the exact locations as I am out sick).  Let the police investigate, do not wait, do not approach or challenge suspicious people, CALL THE POLICE. 

Sorry for all the news."

Ronald D. Leyson
Deputy Inspector
Commanding Officer, 110th Precinct
94-41 43 Ave, Elmhurst NY 11373
718-476-9337

Hi All,

Captain Manson, 104th Precinct, called to alert us about two crimes in our area. He also mentioned that Captain Travaglia has been transferred to the 114th Precinct. This is devastating news! He knew all the problems in our community and helped with our traffic and parking problems. Captain Brown will be the new Executive Officer and will be introducing himself to us. Hopefully he will pick up where Captain T left off.

More bad news!

• Sometime between 2/3 and 2/8, a 2001 Chrysler Sebring was stolen from 73rd/52nd Ct. Don't know how they managed to do it with all the snow!
• On 2/9, at 69-08 Grand Avenue, 2:30 am, a male was seen on camera entering through a walk up window that was left unlocked. He opened the door for a second male. Two cash registers were stolen with approximately $700.

Crime obviously doesn't take a holiday even during inclement weather. Please be alert!

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

FYI from 110th Precinct!!

Hello everyone, unfortunately there has been a recent increase in pedestrians being struck by vehicles within the Elmhurst/Corona area. In an effort to remind the community to be aware of their surroundings I have attached this pedestrian safety pamphlet to pass along to your respective members. Thanks again as always for spreading the word! You guys are the best!

Police Officer Janine Rivera
110th Precinct Community Affairs
94-41 43rd Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone (718) 476-9310
Fax (718) 476-9325

Tonight's COMET meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Stay home and be safe!

Trash/Recycling pickups have been suspended!!

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, 3/3

Save the date: Saturday, April 26th, Earth Day Event

Paper shredding & more

Stay tuned

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