On May 4, 2006, the Transportation Committee of Community Board 7 met again to consider a proposal by several of the local physicians for the installation of meters at the intersections of Bell Blvd, and 24th and 26th Avenues at the major entrances to the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, evidently to provide parking for their visiting patients.
Parking meters, with their consequential double-parking and slow movement in and out of parking spots, slow traffic flow exceedingly well.
I commend the Committee for its wisdom in rejecting that parking meter proposal for the last time. Alternative suggestions for alleviating the parking problem and traffic movement will be considered but meters are now a non-issue. Thank you all for your thoughtful decision.
Sam L. Resnick
Bayside
A Lucky Reader Of Paper And Web Site
The purpose of this letter is to thank you for my $1,000 check.
A few weeks ago, I decided to register to receive The Queens Courier on-line. The Queens Courier has been my favorite local newspaper and I was very glad to see that I would be able to read it on-line anywhere.
Your paper is always updated with the latest information about our community, and in my household, we look forward to the weekly issues to keep us informed about the current events in the area.
Reading the news on-line is very practical, and although it is not the same as picking up my printed copy, it resolves many time-related issues.
I wish to thank you again for the $1000 and for my free publicity.
I am currently studying at Queens College towards my Spanish Major while I work full time in the Purchasing Department.
With my best wishes towards your continued success.
Teresa Bubnik
Bayside
No Fan Of Circular Distributors
Last night, I was once again forced to pick up the litter that was left on my front lawn. As I walk down the block, I see plenty of the same trash discarded on the grassy strips near the curb. Just who are these people that trash my neighborhood during the day?
Circular distributors, that’s who.
If I was to walk up to someone’s house and throw garbage on his or her lawn or sidewalk, I could be fined for littering. Yet, these companies hire dozens of people to throw similar items all over our neighborhoods, and they get away with it.
Attempts to restrict this form of littering have met with resistance with claims of “violation of First Amendment rights!”
Rick Duskiewicz
Bellerose Manor
Landmarking: Flawed Process
The NYC Landmark Commission’s requirements are “the homeowner must sign the application.” Without a vote and consent, the Broadway-Flushing Homeowners’ Association has submitted a legal and binding application, unsigned by the homeowners and without evidence of support from the majority of the homeowners.
To date, no poll or vote has been taken to determine the position of the majority of the homeowners regarding landmark designation. I was informed, “Mr. Graziano’s study (of landmark designation status) would not have been furthered had he come across an even minimal amount of opposition.” This issue is too important to let our neighbors decide it for us. Again, I ask, why not one man/one vote on this issue?
A warning to affected homeowners: I read some of the descriptions of properties in a survey that was a part of the application. The survey described and registered my home as having a garage. I do not have a garage and I am concerned that I may not be the only person affected by this kind of “oversight.” This survey will be the basis of a legal and binding contract. Not only is it inaccurate but it is being submitted in our names without review, consent or approval.
Ed Konecnik
Flushing
