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The January 2018 Snowstorm
We want to thank Assemblyman Brian Barnwell and his staff
for volunteering to shovel sidewalks for dozens of senior
citizens this winter. Some folks heard them shoveling as late
as 2:00 am! It was a job well done!
Pedestrian Problems
It took a couple of years, but NYC DOT has not forgotten to salt the many
overpasses in our area that cross the LIE as well as the railroad tracks.
We were pleased no one called us to complain about the dangerous
conditions. Great news!
However, the “Safe Streets” that was implemented by NYC DOT in west
Maspeth did not get the attention needed to allow safe passage for the
On January 15th we received hundreds of children attending area schools or folks walking to the bus
a call from a resident who during the January snowstorm. NYC DOT did shovel the sidewalk on 61st
saw large icicles hanging Street. The Block Captain called to report the Grand Avenue and 57th
from the railroad overpass Drive sides of the triangle weren’t shoveled. NYC DOT returned and
on Calamus Avenue at 74th shoveled out the Grand Avenue side but never shoveled the 57th Drive
Street and was concerned that side where folks park. We couldn’t help but notice that a very narrow
one would fall and seriously path was shoveled that is barely wide enough for one person much less
injure a pedestrian or smash for an adult with a child. Hopefully this will be resolved for next year.
the windshield of a passing
vehicle. We advised her to call
311, explain the problem and
more than likely she would be 52nd Avenue Tree Pruning
transferred to 911. As expected, the 311 operator transferred her to
52nd Avenue residents in Elmhurst
911. The 911 operator referred her back to 311. A long story short, the
were pleasantly surprised to see
resident called us back to let us know the operators couldn’t decide what
the Parks Department pruning
to do. We gave her the direct number to the Fire Department, which is
trees on their block recently.
the agency most capable of handling the problem. The resident called
the fire house and was told they would send someone to the location. Last summer, staff members of
No one responded. Councilman Dromm and COMET
volunteers Joanne Ferguson and
Several hours later a second resident called us about the dangerous
Richie Polar did a tree survey
icicles. Once again we told her to call 311 and most likely she would
on the south side of Queens
be referred to 911. She was told to call the 108th Precinct! Those of
Boulevard. When the survey was
you familiar with this area know 74th Street at Calamus Avenue is the
done a list of locations where trees
border of the 104th, 108th and 110th Precincts. We don’t know why the
needed pruning, empty tree pits
operator chose the 108th Precinct, but the resident made the call. Still
were located, and suggestions
nothing done. The following day, out of frustration, the resident called
where new trees could be planted
the offices of Assemblyman Barnwell and Councilman Holden. Alas, the
was forwarded to the agency.
Fire Department finally came to remove the icicles! We have no idea
whether the residents’ calls were finally heeded or one of the elected We hope to see new plantings
officials’ offices got the job done. in the near future that will help
beautify our community!
We’re glad these residents saw something and said something! The
lesson learned is persistence pays off. We asked Assemblyman Barnwell
to see if he can get the railroad to clean off the graffiti
54th Avenue at 69th Place and and sent a rebuttal to the agency on February 14th. A portion of the
letter reads as follows:
69th Lane “Most notably, title to this street was vested in the city through a series
of conveyances beginning in 1930, ending with a final decree on May 10,
At the request of IS 73, NYC DOT installed a “bump-out” where 69th 1935 (topical documents were enclosed from the Engineering Department
Place and 69th Lane intersect at 54th Avenue to make it safer. Motorists of the office of the President of the Borough of Queens). As this is indeed a
oftentimes used this intersection to make a U-turn back to Grand public street, I maintain the position that private homeowners should not
Avenue, but with the “bump-out” in place they are now forced to get bear the responsibility of the water main.
back to Grand Avenue by driving down 54th Avenue and turning up 71st
I ask that DEP reconsider its position and provide my office with details
Street. While taking the longer route via 71st Street is an inconvenience
of its determination that there is no legal basis to claim responsibility
when school is not in session, it turns out to be a big problem during
for a water main on a street owned by the city. Placing this undue and
dismissal. School buses and MTA buses take up much of 54th Avenue
inequitable burden on New York City homeowners is contrary to public
while waiting for students.
policy.”
LOCKS
• Use a deadbolt lock with a one- inch throw
bolt or a heavy duty drop-bolt lock.
We need
• Install a highly pick-resistant cylinder. your support
• Protect the cylinder with a guard plate. to continue
our efforts in
• Do not use a double-cylinder lock; that is, the community.
a lock that has a key on both sides. It can be
deadly if a fire breaks out.
C.O.M.E.T. Meetings
St/ Adalbert Parish Center, lower level, 52-40 84th Street parking available. In the event of inclement weather, meetings will be
cancelled. Check for updates on our website: www.cometcivic.com
Monday, April 9th; Monday, May 14th; Monday, June 4th
Newsletter Committee
Mike Fordunski, Tom Porembski, Richie Polgar, Christina Wilkinson, Geraldine Walsh, Howard Moskowitz, Teresa Marrero,
Lucille Winsko, Dick Gundlach, Roe Daraio, Maspeth Press
Upcoming Events
Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together
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COMET
MARCH 22ND – 9:00Newsletter
AM – 4:30Spring
PM 2012
Mobile mammography van at Maspeth Federal co-sponsored by
Assemblyman Barnwell & Councilman Holden
Call Assemblyman Barnwell's office to schedule an appointment at 718- 651-3185
United Veterans & Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth’s Candlelight Vigil - 69th Street at Grand Avenue