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Consensus needed

glendaleregstg on November 3, 2021

Dear Editor,
As world leaders convene in Scotland for the climate change summit, what will actually be accomplished?
Climate change continues to affect the globe with catastrophic results, including floods in Europe, China, Italy and India, wild fires burning in the western U. S., Greece, and Turkey, another very active Atlantic hurricane season, and record heat at the Arctic circle.
All of these ominous warning signs cannot continue to be ignored by the world. Hopefully, there will be some type of consensus reached.
This planet belongs to all nations, therefore it is the responsibility of every nation of the world to work on reducing fuel emissions.
Sincerely,
John Amato
Fresh Meadows

Questions remain

glendaleregstg on November 3, 2021

Dear Editor,
Questions still remain after the recent announcement by NJ Transit that they have awarded a $1.559 billion contract for construction of the New Portal Bridge on the Northeast Corridor followed by President Biden attending a ground-breaking ceremony for start of construction earlier this week.
Amtrak’s $305 billion Northeast Corridor High Speed project calls for the introduction of equipment that will operate at a speed of 180 mph. It is my understanding that the new Portal Bridge has been designed, and will be built to accommodate increasing speeds from the current 60 mph to only 90 mph.
This same issues also applies to the MTA’s ongoing construction of the $2.6 billion LIRR Main Line Third Track. This conflicts with Amtrak’s long term plans to reduce travel time by increasing speeds up to 180 mph along the Northeast Corridor.
What future track outages and service changes might impact both Amtrak and NJ Transit customers will be necessary to support construction? How much time will lapse after construction starts and finishes before riders will see the full benefits of this investment?
Commuters, taxpayers, transit advocates, elected officials, transportation reporters and project advocates deserve answers to these questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Penner
Great Neck

Brock Weiner, College Point Civic & Taxpayers Association

glendaleregstg on November 3, 2021

Brock Weiner has been living in College Point since 1980. With roots as a first responder and a community advocate, he currently serves as the treasurer of the College Point Civic & Taxpayers Association, a group working to improve the neighborhood’s quality of life.
The group handed out over 1,000 bags of candy on Sunday during its inaugural College Point Halloween Parade and Festival.
“It took 17 hours to stuff 1,000 bags of candy, but it was all worth it,” said Weiner. “We have a small-town atmosphere where many people know each other. We have beautiful parks, some of the best in the city.”
Starting from 14th Avenue and College Point Boulevard, the parade took trick-or-treaters to McNeil Park for a clown show, as well as a rock climbing wall provided by NYPD.
With just six weeks to prepare, organizers assembled a live DJ, pony rides, bouncy houses, a show by Cido the Clown and enough candy for a crowd dressed in costumes.
With help from Rafael Rivera, president of College Point Little League, and community advocate Kevin O’Donnell, the College Point Civic & Taxpayers Association put on an event that locals hope continues for years to come.
“It was unbelievable,” said Weiner. “For the first time, it couldn’t have been any better. The community really came out. That crowd makes doing community work worth it.”

104th Precinct Police Blotter (10/18/2021-10/24/2021

glendaleregstg on November 3, 2021

Monday, Oct. 18
Joshua Kenny was arrested at the rear of 78-01 79th Place for felony assault by Detectie Bublin.
Fabian Vivar was arrested at 60-32 84th Street for felony assault by Detective Gerardi.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Charles Martin was arrested at 78-16 Cooper Avenue for criminal mischief by Officer Christodoulou.
Dragoslav Nikolic was arrested at 77-27 62nd Street for felony assault by Officer Incantalupo.
Janusz Gorski was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for misdemeanor assault by Detective Friedrich.
Alaa Abukhader was arrested at 68-01 Otto Road for grand larceny by Officer Calvagna.
Sabriel Castillo Sanchez was arrested at Cypress Avenue and Cornelia Street for possession of a forged instrument by Officer Antigua.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
Frankie Delgado was arrested at 60-35 80th Avenue for misdemeanor assault by Officer Bayizian.
Michal Cieplinski was arrested at Madison Street and Fresh Pond Road for misdemeanor assault by Officer Bartichek.
Klever Pimbomaza was arrested at 1657 Hancock Street for driving while intoxicated by Officer Petito.

Thursday, Oct. 21
Carlos Zayas was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for petit larceny by Detective Rochford.
Paula Citera was arrested at 63-20 70th Street for misdemeanor assault by Officer Troia.
Brandon McNamara was arrested at 63-20 70th Street for criminal obstruction of breathing by Officer Troia.
Cesar Galeano was arrested at 60-54 80th Avenue for burglary by Detective Fogus.
Nebojsa Rudovic was arrested at 47th Street and Grand Avenue for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Rosalez.
Julio Ruma was arrested at 64-04 Catalpa Avenue for criminal contempt by Detective Golden.

Friday, Oct. 22
Michael Cortez was arrested at Grand Avenue and 74th Street for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Gluck.
Patrick Harrison was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for leaving the scene of an accident with injuries by Officer Candearia.
Thomas Gruber was arrested at 6402 Catalpa Avenue for misdemeanor assault by Detective Scrimenti.
Gabriel Garcia was arrested at 59-06 Linden Street for misdemeanor assault by Officer Ariel Cedenoplier.

Saturday, Oct. 23
William Vivar was arrested at Gates Avenue and Seneca Avenue for driving while intoxicated by Officer Martinez.
Jessica Guida was arrested at 88-48 Doran Avenue for criminal contempt by Officer Griffin.
Donald Rabidou was arrested at 2211 Greene Avenue for felony assault by Detective Bublin.
September Johnson was arrested at Woodbine Street and Cypress Avenue for grand larceny by Officer Daddario.

Sunday, Oct. 24
Nikita Tonkins was arrested at 80-10 Cypress Avenue for child endangerment by Officer Alfred.
Alex Sillagana was arrested at Decatur Street and Seneca Avenue for false report of an incident by Officer Mark.
Marcos Vasquez was arrested at 1708 Summerfield Avenue for criminal contempt by Detective Wright.

Charles V.Ventura

glendaleregstg on November 2, 2021

Charles V. Ventura passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved Son of the late Alma & Salvator Ventura. Dear Friend and Neighbor. Mr. Ventura was a United States Army Veteran and retired Con Edison supervisor. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday, November 2, 2021 10:15 AM. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery,Kew Gardens, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Tomaso Cicillini

glendaleregstg on November 2, 2021

Tomaso Cicillini passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the age of 57. Beloved Husband of Deborah. Loving Father of Christopher and Luigi and Stepfather of Lauren and Briana. Cherished Son of Immacolata and Luigi Cicillini. Dear Brother of Angelo Cicillini, Robert Cicillini, Rosangela Oliveri, Antoinette Manzione and Linda Selini. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021 9:45 AM. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Jennie Mecabe

glendaleregstg on November 2, 2021

Jennie Mecabe passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the age of 81. Beloved Wife of Harold C. Mecabe. Loving Sister of Stephen DeMaria, Rose Marie Pastina, Louis DeMaria and the late Bruno DeMaria, Louis DeMaria, Joseph DeMaria and Mary Ferri Scotti. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Pancras Church on Monday, November 1, 2021 9:45 AM. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Mario E. Luna

glendaleregstg on November 2, 2021

Mario E. Luna passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 54. Beloved Father of Mario Luna Jr. and Ivaletsy Munoz. Cherished Grandfather of Alaixiana. Loving Brother of Sergio Luna, Myra Luna and Lorena Luna. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 9 AM. Interment followed at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

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