(This letter was sent to Deputy Inspector Scott Hanover, Commanding Officer of the 111th Precinct in Bayside.)
We want to take this time to commend two of your fine officers.
On July 4, at approximately 2:00 a.m., our beloved mother suffered a fatal heart attack at home.
Officers Daly and Zerlinger, along with paramedics were in attendance.
Daly and Zerlinger kept us calm and focused, enabling the medical staff to do the job that they were trained to do. These two officers showed compassion, understanding and kindness to my sister, my husband and me.
Not many people remember when a police officer does something good; either that or they just do not care to say anything. These two officers should be commended for being who they are, the good that they do and the difference they have made in our lives.
May their lives be blessed with all good things and may they stay safe always.
Audrey Schwartz, Matilda
Leitch, Martin Schwartz
Bayside
No fan of development
In your July 12 article praising the Novo64 development in Forest Hills, not one critical voice was included in the story.
Should your readers assume that the long lines for the Q23 bus and the crowded conditions inside the 71st Street and Continental Avenue subway station are worth the price of having another shiny new condo tower?
A month ago, I wrote a letter to Councilmember Melinda Katz about the ugly conditions of the subway station, and have yet to receive a reply.
Another concern is the growth of banks and pharmacies on Austin Street, taking the place of grocery stores and supermarkets. I suppose that with Fresh Direct doing the shopping for you, there really is no need for supermarkets anymore.
While Manhattanites can boast of having their island ringed by a string of park trails, much of the waterfront in Whitestone and College point is owned by luxury townhouse developers who have spelling problems.
Can someone please explain why “Soundview Pointe” is purposely misspelled? Should we assume that when an extra -e is added, it makes the place appear fancy?
In Maspeth, a church dating to 1847 is being razed in favor of more housing. Who needs a church or a community center when all the amenities you need are inside your new luxury condo?
How much more development can the city cram into Queens before it recognizes that it is hurting our quality of life? As a newspaper, you are expected to ask the critical questions, not shill for your advertisers.
Sergey Kadinsky
Forest Hills
An open letter to Governor Spitzer
By vetoing the Access-A-Ride bill, which would have allowed clients to ride five miles into Nassau County, Governor Spitzer has alienated the disabled and elderly disabled voters in New York City. Many clients especially in the outer borough of Queens utilize medical facilities and doctors right over the border in Nassau. Your reasons for vetoing this bill did not even make “nonsense!”
While we may be physically disabled, our mental acuity has not been affected and we will remember your veto of this bill when and if you choose to run for reelection.
Aldona Savicunas
Forest Hills
Memories of Vietnam
It is with sadness, that one of our young men, from our area, was killed in Iraq. Your photo of Le Ron Wilson’s funeral, said it all. It brought back sad memories of Vietnam.
It seems that man never learns the lessons of history. He makes the same mistakes, over and over again. Unfortunately , we have an administration that is in denial and will not face the fact that the war in Iraq, will not be won militarily. We have a president that cares more about his ego than the lives of our troops on the ground. The majority of the American people have had enough. It has been five years, with no end in sight. They want the troops to come home now.
Nicholas J. Golegos
Flushing
Zoos are sanctuaries too
Regarding “Queens Zoo hopes eagles will breed,” in your July 26 issue. What an ignominious life for our nation’s symbol. Caged eagles kept in a Queens zoo on the slim chance they may breed. Experts know that this species does not breed well in captivity. Eagles shun human contact. The birds should be immediately returned to an appropriate sanctuary where they can live in peace and off display.
Jennifer O’Connor
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Norfolk, VA
Editor’s Note: Mel and Claire II, the bald eagles at the Queens zoo, suffered wing injuries and will never fly. They cannot hunt and must be cared for or they would starve. The enclosure is not a cage.
Proud of her son
I am a resident of Bayside. I read the story about my son Mike Friedlander who was given a Special Recognition Award by the 25th Annual Art Commission Awards Projects in the issue of July 26. I am very proud of him.
I love reading The Queens Courier every week.
Frances Stahl
Bayside
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