Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association
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Kew
Gardens Hills Civic Association
For more
than half a century,
the Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association,
founded as the Queens Valley Homeowners Civic Association in
1941, has served all Kew Gardens Hills residents by advocating
on their behalf with government and other public service
providers. At a time of a shrinking public treasury, KGHCA has
made city services a priority. Public safety, sanitation, the
infrastructure, streets and roads, libraries , parks and
playgrounds are the keystones of the Association's efforts as KGHCA strives to ensure the quality of life that makes Kew
Gardens Hills a prime Queens residential neighborhood. KGHCA is
a membership organization and is dependent on dues for support.
Annual dues are $18.00 and may be mailed to KGHCA at Box 670085,
Kew Gardens Hills, New York 11367
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Stan Norwalk, 14430 76th
Avenue, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367, (347) 513-6280
Board Member of the Kew
Gardens Hills Homeowners?Civic Association
107th Precinct Commander Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi
107th Police Pct. Contact information
Precinct: (718) 969-5100
Community Affairs: (718) 969-5973
Community Policing: (718) 969-6393
Crime
Prevention: (718) 969-5998
Domestic Violence: (718) 969-9097
Youth
Officer: (718) 969-6191
Auxiliary Coordinator: (718) 969-6446
Detective Squad: (718) 969-6844
107th Police Pct Community Council
Meeting
Presided over by President
of the Council, Carolann Foley, and the 107th Precinct
Commander Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi
107th Police Pct Community Council
Meeting
The meeting was presided
over by President of the Council, Carolann Foley, and the 107th
Precinct Commander Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi
- President of
the Council Carolann Foley began the meeting with the pledge of
allegiance and salute to the flag followed by a moment of silence
for the departed.
- President
Foley made some announcements on up coming events. City Councilman
Jim Gennaro is having a graffiti clean up on May 6, 2010. June 6th
is the ElectChester Street Fair. Usually held in the ElectChester
parking lot on Jewel Avenue and Parsons Blvd. If there is a change
of location there will be an announcement. June 12th is
another graffiti cleanup followed by a barbecue afterwards. You can
check with the Community Affairs office of the 107th Pct.
For further details. Ask for Officer Neuman. The phone number is
(718) 969-5973
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Jeff Gottleib was
introduced and he thanked everyone who participated in the Holocaust
Memorial at the Kew Gardens Hills Jewish Center. Jeff said that
there were approximately 150 people who attended and listened to
speakers who represented many holocausts from Darfur, to Cambodia,
from Auschwitz to Armenia, From China to Russia. During World War II
the Nazis' systematically murdered millions of Jews as well as
people in other groups, including
ethnic Poles,
Romanians,
Soviet civilians,
Soviet prisoners of war,
people with disabilities,
homosexuals,
Jehovah's Witnesses, and other
political and religious opponents.
Jeff thanked everyone for their good wishes as he is recovering
from gall bladder surgery.
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The New York City Police
Department is presenting its Sixth Annual P.B.Q.S. Talent Show
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 at 7pm at York College at 94-45
Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451. Free parking is available and
admission is free. You can call (718) 969-7472 for further
information or call your local Precinct Community Affairs Office.
- Deputy
Inspector Cirabisi of the 107th police precinct was
introduced and he announced the latest crime statistics for the 107th
precinct. The numbers for 2009 were very good. Crime was down
overall 17 %, the best in the Queens South area. However the first
part of 2010 was not so promising. Overall crime was up 4% but in
the current month crime was down 2%. Deputy Inspector Cirabisi
announced he had some good news for the precinct. There were a
series of burglaries in the Electchester area and one of the
perpetrators was arrested. He lives in the Pomonok houses and has a
prior history. There were also several incidences at Jewel Avenue
and Parsons and D.I. Cirabisi said that that the individuals
responsible will be picked up soon. I did say will be picked up
soon. That is not a misprint.
- Many of the
arrests are due to the participation of the residents who act as the
eyes and ears of the precinct and notify the 107th to
report suspicious activities or crimes in progress.
- The 107th
is in the process of getting a new high tech phone system installed
that will be automated giving the public more options. The system is
supposed to be faster and easier to use.
- One of the
tenants of the Kew Gardens Hills Tenants Assn thanked the precinct
for their fast response when she called in a crime in action which
involved several suspects with sticks breaking windows. The police
arrived within minutes she said.
- One of the
local residents in the audience complained that cars are not making
full stops at stop signs. The Deputy Inspector said he will take
detailed information after the meeting and keep an eye at those
locations which were unspecified. Cirabisi acknowledged that this
was a common problem throughout the precinct and they have been
keeping an eye out for violators.
- Another lady
in the audience complained that there is a drug problem mainly sales
of drugs around Union Turnpike, 79th Avenue, and 141
street, between the hours of 8pm and midnight. There were also 2
house break-ins at 182 St and 64th avenue and 183 street
and 64th Avenue. Deputy Inspector Cirabisi said that
there is a ring of professional burglars working around the 180’s
and 64th avenue. Car break-ins are also a big problem.
The primary items stolen are GPS systems, laptop computers, purses
or handbags. These are “Crimes of Opportunity? 4 arrests were made
last month for car break-ins.
- President
Foley acknowledged the presence of representatives from the Queens
District Attorneys office, Councilman Jim Genarros' office and
Community Affairs Officers from Police Headquarters in Manhattan.
- Treasurer
William Buzzone announced the treasurer’s report. March 1, balance
was $3,938. plus .55 cents interest and after $400 of expenses the
ending balance was $3,538.55.
- Motion was
made to accept last months minutes by Recording
Secretary JoAnna Kilby and was accepted.
- President
Foley said she visited Assistant Secretary of the Council Martha
Levine at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to
wish her well and asked if anyone had some time to go visit Martha.
- Members from
AA Alcohol Anonymous handed out pamphlets and then the meeting was
adjourned. The next meeting is May 25th at 8pm.
Reported and submitted by
Stan Norwalk, May 3, 2010
Member of the Board of
Directors of the Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Young Israel Senior League of Queens Valley
141-55 77 Avenue
SPECIAL GUEST
IGGY TERRANOVA
CITY-WIDE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LIAISON
NYC DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Ignacio "Iggy" Terranova
Digital Photo by Jim Jaffe
The meeting started at 7;30PM featuring a
question and answer by Mr. Terranova. Mr.
Terranova discussed in detail questions about
snow removal, covering of garbage pails, shabbos
snow shoveling. He was patient and answered
every question put to him regarding the "In's and
Out's of the Sanitation department. Pat Dolan,
president of the Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association
then Conducted a raffle in which bicycle helmets
were raffled off along with bicycle maps showing
various bike routes in the city. Mr Terranova was
presented with one of the helmets that was won by a
member of the audience as a gift.
Sunday (Flag Day) June 14,
2009
The Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association
held its' annual Concert combined with celebrating Flag Day on
14th of June. We had Phil the Magician who entertained the
children with his magic and allowed them to participate
along with him in his show. It was a toss up as to who enjoyed
Phil the Magician the most, the parents and grand parents of the
children or the children themselves. I think they all had a good
time with lots of "Qvelling "
by the parents and grand parents.
To really set off the celebration, we had a marvelous group of
musicians called the "City Sounds Quartet" headed up by
Charles Henry who is also a member of the KGHCA board of
directors. We have Jerry Weldon on Tenor Sax who also
plays with the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Rudy Petschauer on
Drum who also plays with the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Big
Bands, Jerry Sokolov on Trumpet who records with "Blood Sweat
and Tears Band and our Charles Henry on Keyboard and Piano who
is on our board of directors and is the leader of the City
Sounds Quartet.
Harold Baron our Chairman of the Board was the Master of
Ceremonies doing the introductions and Pat Dolan our President
who gave out the flags to the children and Councilman Jim Gennaro addressed the audience.
KGHCA is grateful to Senator Malcolm Smith, Senator Toby
Ann Stavisky, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn and
Assemblyman Rory I Lancman for their
generous support, which made
the concert possible. Additional funding was provided
by members of the Kew Gardens Hills community."
May 21, 2009: KGHCA HONORS
GRADS; HEARS AVELLA
In a tradition begun just three years ago,
in May the Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association recognized the
community spirit of graduates
of local middle and elementary schools who will begin high school in
September
Also on hand for KGHCAs' annual meeting was Senator Toby Ann
Stavisky and Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn.
In a decades-long tradition, Councilman Tony Avella became the
latest in an unbroken chain of mayoral candidates
to address KGHCA members. Avella reviewed his long record as fighter for
local communities and discussed
his criticisms of the mayor and his plans for the coming campaign. .
From left to right: KGHCA
Chairman Harold Baron; Zev Melman, Yeshiva of Central
Queens; Tzvi Aryeh Erlbaum; Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn,
Dion Ward, PS219; Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; Brandon Shahib,
St. Nicholas; Victoria Marquez, PS 164 and KGHCA president
Patricia Dolan.
Digital Photograph by
Jim Jaffe
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From Left to Right: KGHCA
President Patricia Dolan, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn
Digital Photograph by Jim Jaffe |
Concillman Tony Avella
Digital Photograph by Jim Jaffe |
Important Notice to Residents of
Kew Gardens Hills
From The
KEW
GARDENS HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
KGHCA is
pleased to inform you that the Department of Transportation has converted
the following streets to one way service on Saturday April 25 or May 2.
70 Avenue: west bound from Main to 137 Street
70 Road: east bound from 137 Street to Main
71 Avenue: west bound from Main to 137 Street
71 Road: east bound from 136 Street to Main
One parking space has been eliminated on the corners of 141 Street to
increase visibility.
KGHCA and
local residents asked for these changes to make your streets safer.
KGHCA / PO Box
670085, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367
www.kghca.org/
qvhca@nvbb.net
Digital Photographs by Jim
Jaffe |
Digital Photographs by Jim
Jaffe |
Digital Photographs by Jim
Jaffe |
Canoe
Adventure on Willow Lake
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Photo by Edward Fischer |
Photo by Edward Fischer |
Photo by Edward Fischer |
?2009 Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association
