Hi All,

A community resident called yesterday, Thursday, 7/30, to let me know about a fire that occurred at 85-44 Van Horn Street in Elmhurst. As you can see, there's little left of the building. We contacted the Department of Buildings and I'm sure steps are being taken to secure the property.

Here's the concern. I was told that the building has been vacant for quite some time and 311 was called several times. Nothing was done. Since then, folks state that youth have been seen going in and out of the property. We don't know if anyone called 911 about trespassing.

If nothing is done let COMET know as soon as possible. We have several vacant buildings in our area and don't want to see another fire.

If you see something, say something!!

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

Hi All,

See message from Captain Travaglia, 108th Precinct, about a road closure in Woodside/Winfield. Please keep this in mind when driving in the area.

This closure is in connection with big sewer project that is ongoing.

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


Roe,

The 108 Pct has been put on notice of the full street closure of 48th Ave between 69 Street and 70th Street from from July 30, 2015 to September 4, 2015 due to ongoing construction activity (Chambers work). C.A.C. Industries is running the project 718-729-3600 (Contract SE814).

For your information,

Capt Travaglia

Hi All,

Just a reminder to always be on guard. Scams come in many forms - computer scams are probably high on the list. Don't click on any "popups" - call the company and confirm. Many of us have received calls from someone claiming to be from the "computer department", etc. Hang up, it's a scam!!

See below what happened to one of our members.

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

Hi Roe I forgot to tell you I fell for a scam on the computer last week.I was reading my emails and there was a photo of Pres. Bush and 22 funny things he said and up popped a message from Microsoft,so I opened it and it said my computer was hacked into and I should call Microsoft.So I called a was told that my computer was hacked into and would be useless and even a new computer wouldn't work because the IP Address was corrupted.The guy said Microsoft wouldn't be doing the repair they contacted United Net Solutions to could fix it for $499 which I paid with my credit card. While they were downloading their applications such as virus and spyware my daughter called and she checked online and this is a common scam among many. So I told them to stop downloading and I want a refund, I also called my credit card company and cancelled the credit card and had to change my email password.

So far there hasn't been any charges on my card, I have to check again today but I had to call the real Microsoft and have tech support to remove all the things they installed and it cost me $100.

We always hear about scams on the telephone I guess I wasn't expecting a computer scam.

See Captain Wachter's update. Great job by NYPD's Narcotics Division!
Keep up the good work - there's still more locations in our area.

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


Roe,

I am happy to report that last Monday, seven arrests were made by our Narcotics Division for possession of cocaine. All of the persons that were arrested were Maspeth Residents. These arrests addressed some of the locations that residents did submit regarding narcotics activity.

Captain Mark Wachter. 
Commanding Officer
104 Precinct
64-02 Catalpa Avenue
Queens, NY 11385

Hi All,

Captain Mackie, Executive Officer at 104th Precinct, wants to alert us about the incident below that occurred in Maspeth.

If you have any information, please contact the 104th Precinct.

Always stay alert and call 911 if you see suspicious activity.

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

Hi Roe,

We took an attempted theft of a bicycle from the 61-00 block of 56 Street on Sunday.

Unknown perpetrator entered the homeowner's yard and attempted to cut the bike lock off, between 6:00 and 6:30 PM.  The homeowner chased the perpetrator away.

Perpetrator is a Male White, 5'8", 160, with short straight Blonde hair, with a green shirt and tan shorts. Age unknown.

Please let the gang know!

-Capt Mac

Hi All,

Captain Travaglia, 108th Precinct, wants us to be aware of two incidents that occurred in our area of Woodside/Winfield.

If you see anything suspicious, call 911.

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

On 7/5/15 at 12:40am a Male/Asian/52yrs old was robbed by physical force at the intersection of 65pl and Laurel Hill Blvd by 2 unidentified perpetrators.  The 108 Squad is investigating.

On June 10, 2015 in the vicinity of 50/60st a Commercial vehicle parked in a residential driveway was burglarized and satellite television equipment was stolen.  The time frame is not specific. 

Hi All,

See info from Captain Travaglia, 108th Precinct, about a burglary that occurred yesterday morning, 7/10, in Winfield/Woodside. Incident is currently under investigation. (If you're not familiar with terminology, "USC" is United States currency.)

This location is in the 108th Precinct - across the street from confines of 104th Precinct - and just a couple of blocks from Elmhurst.

Please keep an eye out for suspicious people and don't hesitate to call 911!!

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

51/72st Unidentified perp did enter residence through 2nd flr window and removed USC and Jewelry. Not ransacked. Safe was breached.