Answering some Q&A from voters

Tell me about your background, accomplishments , how long have you lived in Forest Hills .N..Y., Richard (Middle Village) Thanks Richard for your question.  I worked for Westinghouse Electric, am owner of Identity Map Company, am President of Central Queens Republican Club, lives in Queens since the 80s, Forest Hills nearly 10 years. Stop with … Read more

Homeless shelter at 85-15 101 Avenue is not so neighborly.

113 single adult males with mental illness have been sheltered here for over two years. Politicians complained; demonstrations were held. Once opened, there is no legal option in contract to shut it down. Why cannot the City stipulate in its contract calling for periodic reviews? If certain safety criteria were not met, contract would be … Read more

Worst trash situation at A train entrance

Property owners are responsible for cleaning sidewalk and 18″ from the curb according to NYC Sanitation. What happens if your sidewalk includes a MTA station exit? Trash begets dog poop. Owner has been ticketed without getting assistance nor sympathy from the MTA. Residents have also asked when will an elevator be installed at this 80 … Read more

Dead ends are favorite spots for trash and car dumping.

At 92 Avenue next to the LIRR Jamaica Yard, cars are dumped here regularly. City does remove them only to be replaced by more vehicles dumped. Sometimes, police have issued violation tickets to cars of law-abiding residents. Because a night club is one block away, KISS at 130-35 91 Avenue, patrons would block residents’ driveway … Read more

130 Street is the only connection between Jamaica and Atlantic Avenues.

To go from Richmond Hill to South Richmond Hill between Lefferts Boulevard and the Van Wyck Expressway, 130th Street running through an industrial area then beneath the LIRR Jamaica Yard is the only option. Cars often speed through this section scaring the few residents living here. When parking, drivers would often ignore driveways blocking homeowners … Read more