This is from Maura McCarthy, DOT:

I am following up on the implementation of the Maspeth By-Pass project.  Following briefings in your offices and meetings at the Community Boards, we incorporated many suggestions into our final plans and received approval to proceed from the Community Boards.  AS you know, we distributed flyers to the businesses along the corridor these past two weeks. 

Attached is a copy of the last presentation detailing the plans.  We have already installed many of the curbside regulations.  Road work was completed on Thursday night with the elimination of the concrete island, relocation of a smaller island which will hold a stop sign and resurfacing of the 5-legged intersection. We will be converting the following streets to a one-way direction tomorrow:

•     58th Street - converted to one-way SB between 55th Drive and Maspeth Avenue (the five leg intersection).  This is within CB 2.

•     Maurice Avenue - converted to one-way NB between Maspeth Avenue (the five leg intersection) and 55th Drive. This is within CB 5.

•     59th Street - converted to one-way SB between 55th Drive/Maurice Avenue and 56th Avenue. (Within CB 5)

Depending upon the weather, the line markings may go in tomorrow or on the next non-rain date. The multitude of signs that will be installed with continue throughout the month. 

I cannot thank you enough for all your help, feedback and input into this important project.  Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

Maura McCarthy
Queens Borough Commissioner
NYC Department of Transportation

I heard from a west Maspeth resident and a northern Maspeth resident.   Here's what they say.  Everyone has to keep their eyes/ears open because these incidents haven't stopped.  These characters move around and no block is safe.  If you see anything suspicious call 911.  If you are a victim please take the time to report it.  Pass this on to others in our area. _______________________

West Maspeth   

Hey Roe,    fyi, Last night sometime they broke into a 2009 Ford Explorer across the street from me, ( 57 Road & 58 Street)  The owner is waiting for the police now..  He also has cameras , will be looking at the film.   Just found out they broke 2 more windows on cars down the block on 58 street, The one owner said they did not take anything , all the windows were cars parked on the right side, drivers side windows... Police came.
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northern Maspeth/vicinity of Mazeau Street/Grand Avenue  

Hello Roe,
I just wanted to let you know, that my neighbor next door had his window cut out of his rag top convertable recently.  He didn't call the police because nothing was stolen.  I had told him he should've at least reported it but he has been ill and didn't call the police.  I am thinking somebody either stole his window or was trying to see if anything of value was inside.  I told him the next time something like that happens, to report it.  I just wanted to let you know for your record.