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THE WEEK OF JULY 1, 2004
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ON AMUSEMENT RIDES
At Street Fairs, Block Parties
Inspectors from the NYC Departments of Consumer Affairs and Buildings have promised to increase enforcement against unlicensed amusement rides at summer street fairs, block parties and festivals.
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Vandals Go Wild
In Graffiti Attack
by Rob MacKay
Some brazen vandals are being pursued for a Father’s Day graffiti attack in Maspeth that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.
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RIDGEWOOD ‘IMPACT ZONE’
CRIME DROPS 50 PERCENT
Illegal Social Club Shut; 22 Graffiti Arrests This Year
by Jennifer Stevens
Now that the summer has arrived, police are cracking down on noise and other quality-of-life crimes, it was announced at the 104th Precinct Community Council meeting in Ridgewood on June 23.
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Probe Agencies Collecting Child Support
Eliminate High Fees, Unclear Terms
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs has subpoenaed records from 50 licensed debt collection agencies to check compliance with new disclosure and fee requirements for agencies collecting child support payments.
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E-mail Address For 104th Pct. Incorrect
Last week’s article on the combined Juniper Park Civic Association-Committee of Organizations of Precinct 104 meeting incorrectly listed an e-mail address for Captain Scott Shanley, commanding officer of the 104th Precinct.
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Sidewalk Trio Cons And Robs
95-Year-Old Glendale Woman
Money, Two Diamond Rings Are Gone
by Rob MacKay
A trio of con artists apparently took advantage of the city’s recent crackdown on broken sidewalks to rob a 95-year-old Glendale woman on Monday.
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Forest Hills Street
Honors 9/11 Victim
Russian Was Living American Dream
by Matthew LiPani
Community Board 6 on June 23 voted unanimously to name a Forest Hills street after a Russian immigrant who was achieving the American Dream until his death during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. An NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development spokesperson also discussed affordable housing.
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Bank Burglar’s Ridgewood
Caper Is Caught On Camera
by Bill Mitchell
Hoping that someone will spot a familiar face, police have released surveillance photos of a brazen burglar who broke into a Ridgewood bank recently.
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Family Man Killed
Outside Area Club
Say Attacker Stabbed Him In Neck
by Bill Mitchell
Police launched a homicide investigation after a 54-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a Bushwick club early last Sunday.
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Investigators On The Case
With Seizure Of Fireworks
Box Is Discovered In Basement
by Bill Mitchell
Checking out a tipster’s call reportedly led investigators last Friday to a cache of illegal fireworks that was being kept in a basement under a commercial location in Ozone Park.
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Two Youngsters Are Injured
In Havoc Caused By Balloon
Trouble Brings Down Utility Pole
by Bill Mitchell
The flight path of a Mylar balloon reportedly sparked some electrical trouble that caused a utility pole to fall, injuring two children as they were walking in Howard Beach’s Lindenwood section last Friday.
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Second Man Guilty In
Fatal Beating Of Pol
Attacked District Leader In LIC
A second New Jersey man has been sentenced to prison for eight years for intentional manslaughter in the April 1999 beating death of Manhattan Democrat district leader and latino community activist Armando Perez in Long Island City.
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Fines, Penalties For Skipping Jury Duty
Accountability for noncompliant jurors in Queens is about to proceed to the ultimate level.
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Disbarred Forest Hills Lawyer
Sentenced For Pulling Thefts
Over $400,000 From 35 Victims
A Forest Hills attorney, who was disbarred last year from the practice of law, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing from clients that had hired him to represent them in separate home purchases and sales.
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Recall Milk Candy Because Of Peanuts
The 12-ounce packages of “Super Milk Candy” are being recalled because they contain undeclared peanuts, State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers announced. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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Filing Period To Take NYPD Exam
Chance For A Fullfilling Career
The filing period for the latest NYPD examination is already underway, and will conclude August 13, 2004.
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Legal Cash Advance Firm
Promises First-Ever Reforms
Provide Better Consumer Protection
New York State has reached an agreement with a New Jersey finance company that figures to serve as a model to a burgeoning industry which provides financing to consumers with pending personal injury lawsuits.
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Law Lets Soldiers Take Trooper Test
Administered Every Six Months
A new state law will provide increased opportunities for recently returning members of the U.S. Military to apply for, and take, the New York State Trooper qualifying exam.
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Free Summer Concert Series
Returns To Middle Village
Will Run On Tuesday Nights
Music under the stars will once again be a highlight of the summer season in Middle Village’s Juniper Valley Park this summer.
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Petty Officer Chen
Aboard USS Comstock
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jian Chen, son of Wei Fen Zhang and Shanhu Chen of Woodside, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Comstock, homeported in San Diego, recently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean and the Central Command Area of Responsibility.
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