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Council District 30 debate 10/28/2013 

10/29/2013

 

Community alert: Two robberies and a groping!

10/24/2013

 
Please be careful and spread the word!!
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com
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Roe,
 
Appears to be same perp who groped a 20 Y/O Female Hispanic at approximately 1015 PM at 57 Ave and Seabury St and then at 10:40 threw a Female Asian to the ground, fondled her breast and buttocks and stole her pocketbook.  He is described as a Male Black or Hispanic 5'6" to 5'8" and 180 lbs wearing a dark hooded sweat jacket.

Earlier opposite 55-11 Seabury Ave, a male Hispanic 13 Y/O was robbed of his iPhone walking home from a school program at 7:35 PM.  Two male Blacks approximately 15 Y/O ran up to him and struck him in the face and took his phone from his pocket.
 
Please get the word out.  Be aware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something!! 

We will obviously be increasing our presence in the area with both plain clothes and in uniform.
 
Ronald D. Leyson
Deputy Inspector
Commanding Officer, 110th Precinct
94-41 43 Ave, Elmhurst NY 11373
718-476-9337

Community alert: burglary!

10/23/2013

 
Hi All,
 
See message from DI Leyson, 110th Precinct.   This is not far from Maspeth/Middle Village border.  Burglaries can happen  anytime, anywhere.  Please stay alert and pass info to others in the  community!
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com
______________________________
 
Hey Roe,

There was a burglary yesterday between 10:00 and 1:30 on 56 Ave off 84 St. This  was a forced front door entry.
A lot of jewelry was taken along with some  electronics.

Please have everyone remain alert to suspicious persons and noises. If they see something, say something.
 
Ronald D. Leyson
Deputy Inspector
Commanding Officer, 110th Precinct
94-41 43 Ave, Elmhurst NY 11373

Meeting on plane noise November 6th

10/18/2013

 
Hi All,
 
In response to the large number of community complaints about the loud, low flying planes flying over our community oftentimes one or two minutes apart, Assembly Member Marge Markey has been able to arrange a meeting for us with the Port Authority at Maspeth Town Hall, 53-37 72nd Street, Wednesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm.
 
If you are affected by the noise, it is imperative that you attend to let your voice be heard - there's strength in numbers!  As I'm typing this email, the planes are flying over constantly.  Let's act now to put a stop to it!!  Please mark your calendars and pass this along to others in the community.
 
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Community alert: scam and slashed tires

10/18/2013

 
Hi All,

Just received a call from Captain Manson, 104th Precinct, concerning a possible new scam.  The incident occurred on Tuesday 10/15 but was just reported.

Tuesday, 10/15, 10:30 am, 73rd Place/57th Avenue, Maspeth - Asian male 63-year old victim.  Victim was approached by two male Hispanics in their 50's.  They said they were looking for an envelope they dropped and accused the victim of taking it.  When the victim said he didn't find an envelope, perpetrators asked him to let them see his wallet.  He showed them his wallet and subsequently realized $500 was missing. 

Most likely one perpetrator distracted the victim while the other took the money.  This can happen to anyone, anywhere.  Don't fall for it!  Report incidents to the NYPD so they will be aware of what's going on.

Heard from member on 72nd Street in Maspeth that folks awoke this past Sunday morning to find slashed tires on about 1/2 dozen cars - two around the corner from Frank's Deli (72nd Place/53rd Road).  Another member said he heard 25-30 vehicles - each had a tire slashed in the same vicinity.  A possible description of the vandal is a male about 25  years old with a hoodie.

I reached out to Captain Manson, 104th Precinct.  He said the precinct has four reports for slashed tires but did not provide a description of the vandal.

Regardless of how many vehicles were vandalized, the NYPD only knows how many were actually reported.  The more crime reported in an area means the more chance of police presence.  That's why it's important to make a police report if something happens.  You need to stress this to your neighbors!  Everyone needs to stay alert - this is close to the Elmhurst/Woodside border!!

Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association

Commuter van hearing 10/31

10/18/2013

 
Hi All,

Comet has received numerous complaints about commuter vans from folks in Maspeth, Elmhurst and Woodside/Winfield.  Council Member Elizabeth Crowley has introduced a bill, Intro 635-A, that takes a step to allow more transparency with regard to commuter van companies and their routes. At the present time, it is difficult - if not impossible - to find out what commuter vans are operating in a given community, community board or council district.  It would also allow for input from the community boards and council members.

This is your opportunity to voice your support and bring up concerns that you have with regard to these vans!  Instructions follow and Intro 635-A is attached.

There will be a hearing on October 31, 2013 on Council Member Crowley’s commuter van legislation. You or any interested party can e-mail a statement to Lyle Frank, counsel to the Transportation Committee, by the hearing date, to comment on the legislation. Mr. Frank’s e-mail address is LFrank@council.nyc.gov. Please also cc JMailman@council.nyc.gov.

If you would like to attend this hearing in person, the New York City Council Committee on Transportation will hold a hearing on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the 14th Floor Committee Room, 250 Broadway, New York, NY regarding this bill.

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

Proposed Int. No. 635-A

By Council Members Crowley, Fidler, Gentile, James, Koppell, Koslowitz, Mealy, Rose, Rivera, Vallone, Gonzalez, Nelson, Mark-Viverito, Rodriguez and Ulrich  

 A LOCAL LAW

..Title

To amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring community board notification following the establishment of a commuter van route and online publication of such routes.

..Body

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

            Section 1.  Paragraph (2) of subdivision f of section 19-504.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:

            (2) Any determination by the commission to approve an application for authorization to operate a commuter van service pursuant to this section shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the council and the affected community boards within five days of such determination being made.  [Within twenty days of such submission the council may adopt a resolution by majority vote of all council members to review that determination.]   

§2.  Subdivision k of section 19-504.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new sub paragraph iii to read as follows:

            (iii) The department of city planning shall submit to the mayor, the council and all community boards copies of the final report reflecting the results of any future commuter van service policy studies conducted under the auspices of the department of city planning or any other city agency, or any similar study, within five business days of completion of any such study. 

            §3.  Section 19-504.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subdivision l to read as follows:

            l.  Upon issuing an authorization to operate a commuter van service, the commission shall post on its website the geographic area which will be served by the applicant, the maximum number of commuter vans to be operated by the applicant, and shall provide links to all New York city laws and rules governing the capacity of commuter vans.

            §4.  This local law shall take effect ninety days after its enactment into law.

JW/LF
LS# 2044 
11/9/11

Community update

10/18/2013

 
Hi All,

Department of Sanitaion

Just reminding you that effective OCTOBER 1st homeowners can place their trash out for collection at 4:00 pm.  Beginning APRIL 1st, you cannot place it out until 5:00 pm.  If your collection day falls on a holiday, DO NOT place it out for collection until 4:00 pm (5:00 pm on April 1st) on the holiday evening.  Recyclables WILL NOT be picked up until the following week.  These are the days trash will not be picked up and needs to be placed out at 4:00 pm on that evening for next day's pickup:
  • Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day
  • Monday, November 11th, Veteran's Day
  • Thursday, November 28th, Thanksgiving Day
  • Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day
Message from 110th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer

Contact your local crime prevention officer to sign up your electronics and register your serial numbers with Operation Identification.  This includes phones, computers/laptops, tablets, music players. This is a City program you can register at any precinct.  All that is needed is:
  • Name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Device type (i.e. Iphone, Ipad, Galaxy, etc)
  • Serial number
  • All information is confidential and only for police use to contact you.
  • Please don't keep your electronics visible - perpetrators grab them and run.
Last but not least, we've begun collecting dues for 2014.  Dues are $10 yearly.  Mail to:  Comet, PO Box 780151, Maspeth, NY  11378.  We need your support!!

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

Upcoming events reminder

10/1/2013

 
Hi All,
 
Don't forget:
  • Tomorrow, 10/2, 7:00 pm, Maspeth Town Hall, 53-37 72nd Street.  We're meeting with a group called Quiet Skies to discuss what we can do to change the flight pattern in our community.  Loud planes flying over every minute or two are destroying our quality of life!
  • This Saturday, 10/5,  at Bethzatha Church of God, 85-20 57th Avenue (where we hold our meetings), 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - PAPER SHREDDING of important documents to avoid identity theft, 108th/110th will VIN Etch vehicles to help save you $$on your theft insurance, register bikes and other electronics.  Directions to location can be found on our website below.
Roe Daraio, President
Comet Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

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