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COMET Meeting March 2026

2/26/2026

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Topic: COMET Meeting
Time: Monday, March 2nd, 7:00 PM
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Agenda

The 104th, 108th & 110th Precincts will give us the crime statistics and let us know what's been going on in the community.
Our elected officials' representatives will follow up on outstanding concerns such as CSX adding new tracks and mail addressed to unknown people at many addresses.
NEW ISSUE: Con Edison has been working in our area for more than a month. Some homes in Elmhurst and Maspeth lost power. How long will this work continue?

Shooting incident in Ridgewood

2/18/2026

Good morning,

We would like to update you on an incident that took place within the 104th Precinct. On Tuesday, February 17 at approximately 2:33 pm, police responded to calls for a person shot in the vicinity of Wyckoff Avenue and Decatur Street, Ridgewood. Upon arrival officers were met by a female victim who stated she had been struck in her leg by a bullet. The victim along with witnesses stated they had seen a vehicle occupied by 4 individuals drive on Wyckoff Avenue, firing multiple shots outside the vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she is in stable condition. Four individuals were apprehended a short time later in connection with this incident. At this time the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information, please feel free to write or call the 104th Precinct Community Affairs Office.

Thank you,
Detective Michael Berish
Community Affairs Section, 104th Precinct

Upcoming Events & Holiday tips

2/15/2026

February 17th - Lunar New Year - Some neighbors will be celebrating the Year of the Horse this Tuesday. We want to take this opportunity to wish them a happy, healthy New Year!

April 18th - Maspeth Federal's paper shredding, electronic recycling, catalytic converter stickers. We'll tell you more about the event as the day approaches. We're just letting you know now so you have time to go through your paperwork, etc.

Paid Summer Internship Program

2/12/2026

Summer Internship Program

The Office of the New York City Comptroller is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. Deadline to apply is March 9, 2026.

Interns participate in hands-on departmental projects as well as an enrichment program that includes networking opportunities, professional development programming, and community service activities

Apply and See Descriptions Here -
Summer Internship Program - Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or
graduate degree program for the Fall 2026 semester.
Successful candidates will have excellent communication and
research skills and relevant education and experience.

COMPENSATION
Undergraduate interns will receive an hourly salary in the range
$17.50 – $18, based on college year level.
Graduate and Law students will receive an hourly salary in the
range $19 – $21, also based on year of study

PROGRAM TERM
Program term is 9 weeks, from
June 1 – July 30, 2026.
Interns work 28 hours a week on
a Monday – Thursday schedule
in-person at our offices located
at 1 Centre Street in Manhattan.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 9, 2026

Summer Internship Program - Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine

Queens Bus Network Redesign Survey

2/12/2026

As part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign post-implementation evaluation period, we have launched a new survey for Queens bus customers to tell us about their experience since the new network was implemented last summer.

The survey is available online at http://www.mta.info/QBNRSurvey1 through February 27, 2026.

Citizens Police Academy

2/8/2026

Would you be interested in going to the Citizens Police Academy? If so, please email Det. Saponieri at the 110th Precinct ASAP. He has one opening.

David S. Saponieri
Detective
Community Affairs Section
Office: 718-476-9310

e-mail: [email protected]

Sanitation update

2/3/2026

At last night's meeting Alicia from Councilman Wong's office told us DSNY was prioritizing trash pickup and might not be picking up recycling

Alicia just notified us that DSNY will be back to picking up both trash and recycling so you should put it out for you regular pickup.

COMET's February 2026 meeting

2/3/2026

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