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VOL. 21 • NUMBER 43 • NOVEMBER 9, 2023

MOTORCYCLE SADNESS Accidents on Belt Parkway, Cross

Bay Boulevard Claim Two Young Lives

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A section of the westbound Belt Parkway was shut down early Sunday morning after Mohammed Hoque, 23, was killed on the thoroughfare after losing control of his Yamaha motorcycle near Springfield Boulevard. Twenty-four hours later, Raiguel Tapia-Villar, 29, was struck and killed by an SUV while riding his motorcycle at the intersection of 165th Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach.

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Two Killed in Separate Area Motorcycle accidents

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Raiguel Tapia-Villar died on Monday after the motorcycle he was piloting collided with an SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard at 165th Avenue in Howard Beach.

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Police determined that the driver of the SUV was making an illegal U-turn at the time of the accident.

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A section of the westbound Belt Parkway was closed early Sunday morning at Springfield Boulevard as police investigated the accident that claimed Mohammed Hoque.

Two young men from the same Brooklyn community died in separate area motorcycle accidents on Sunday and Monday, according to the City Police Department and published reports.

Early Sunday morning, Mohammed Hoque, 23, lost control of the Yamaha motorcycle he was riding in the Belt Parkway’s westbound lanes near Springfield Boulevard, according to a New York Daily News report.

The story indicated that Hoque struck a center divider and fell to the pavement, police said. But as Hoque lay on the Queens-Brooklyn thoroughfare, a driver ran him over and kept going.

Roughly 24 hours later, around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Raiguel Tapia-Villar was cruising on a motorcycle on Cross Bay Boulevard, heading toward the Joseph P. Addabo Memorial Bridge when he was blasted by a BMW SUV at 165th Avenue. Police determined that the driver of the SUV was making an illegal U-turn when the vehicle collided with TapiaVillar’s Honda.

Tapia-Villar was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he later died. The driver of the BMW has not been charged.

Both Hoque and Tapia-Villar hailed from the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn.

Ariola Set for Second City Council Term

By Michael V. Cusenza Incumbent City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) may have run unopposed Tuesday and eased into a second council term representing the people and places of the 32nd District, but her work ethic is that of an elected official feeling opponents nipping at her heels.

That said, the Lindenwood resident took time out of her busy sched-

ule Wednesday to thank her supporters.

“I write this message with tremendous gratitude to the voters of District 32 who came out to support our campaign for New York City Council,” she wrote on social media. “I was unopposed for this election cycle and I owe that to all of you who support the work that my office and I do and for spreading the information that we share.

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“It is the honor of a lifetime to represent you at City Hall,” Councilwoman Ariola said.

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“Each time I enter City Hall I think of the brave men and women who brought me there. Thank you to my team and all of the volunteers for your unwavering support, ideas, and time that you give up to fight alongside me.

“In these uncertain times, our families need a strong advocate at City Hall.

Thank you for the honor of being that strong voice. I will continue to stand up for what is right, fight back against

what is wrong and represent common sense and those that elected me at City Hall.”

Fellow incumbent Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) cruised to a second term in the 29th District by nabbing 68 percent of the vote.

“I look forward to championing the issues important to Queens for two more years and beyond!” Schulman said.

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“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve a second term in the City Council,” Councilwoman Schulman said.

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City Launches Campaign to Extend Lifespan of All New Yorkers Reduce suicide deaths by 10 percent by While COVID-19 was the biggest driver of the decrease in life expectancy in 2020, 2030; Reduce homicide deaths by 30 percent Mayor Eric Adams and City Depart- other causes contributed to this decline, both ment of Health and Mental Hygiene locally and nationally. For example, overdose by 2030; Reduce pregnancy-associated mortal(DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin deaths increased in 2020 and 2021. Other Vasan recently unveiled “HealthyNYC,” a plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers.

The campaign sets ambitious targets to address the greatest drivers of premature death, including chronic and diet-related diseases, screenable cancers, overdose, suicide, maternal mortality, violence, and COVID-19. Overall, the campaign aims to extend the average life expectancy of New Yorkers to 83 years by 2030, with gains across racial and ethnic groups.

The “HealthyNYC” plan aims to address the life years lost during the COPhoto Courtesy of the Mayoral Photography Office VID-19 pandemic to the virus and other causes and surpass life expectancy from Dr. Vasan called “HealthyNYC” a “game changer.” what it was pre-pandemic. Between 2019 and 2020, overall life expectancy across drivers of decreasing lifespans included gun ity among Black women by 10 percent by demographics fell to 78 years. Recent data violence and chronic diseases, like diabetes. 2030; and Reduce annual COVID-19 deaths by 60 suggests that life expectancy in New York To address this trend, “HealthyNYC” outpercent by 2030.

City has begun to improve, with 2.7 years lines the following ambitious goals: Reduce cardiovascular disease and diagained back from 2020 to 2021, however By reaching these milestones, the city can life expectancy remains well behind 2019 betes by 5 percent by 2030; bring life expectancy above 83 years by 2030 and Reduce screenable cancers — including reduce existing racial disparities in life expectandata. These impacts have also not been felt equally, as life expectancy fell to 76.1 lung, breast, colon, cervical, and prostate cy. The city will employ a number of strategies to years among Black New Yorkers in 2021, cancers — by 20 percent by 2030; achieve these reductions in deaths, including: Reduce overdose deaths by 25 percent compared to 81.8 years among white New Increasing access to naloxone, proven by 2030; Yorkers. harm-reduction, and treatment and recovBy Forum Staff

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ery centers to reduce overdose deaths; Expanding access to culturally responsive mental health care and social support services, including early intervention for communities of color and LGBTQIA+ youth and address the impact of social media on youth mental health and suicidal ideation to reduce suicide deaths; Increasing new families’ access to quality health care and social support to reduce pregnancy-associated mortality among Black women; and Increasing access to healthy foods and promoting plant-forward diets to reduce chronic and diet-related disease deaths.

Additionally, City Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) last Wednesday announced new legislation to codify the City’s population health agenda and create a healthier New York City in the years to come. Under the legislation, DOHMH will consult with stakeholders and provide regular updates to the City Council on progress made.

The recent fall in life expectancy reversed years of progress that the Big Apple had made over prior years. Life expectancy in New York City increased by three years between 2001 and 2010. While that figure roughly plateaued in subsequent years, the age-adjusted premature death rate was relatively level from 2016 to 2019, before plunging in 2020.

Mayor Launches Task Force to Combat Retail Theft

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“New York City’s retailers are the heart and soul of our city,” Mayor Adams said.

By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday launched a task force to support implementation of his plan to combat retail theft across the five boroughs.

Led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III, the task force delivers on a key commitment outlined in Adams’ “Retail Theft Report” — created through a collaborative effort between retailers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders — that included upstream, program-oriented solutions and enhanced enforcement efforts to combat retail theft.

The task force brings together elected officials, including State Attorney General Tish James and all five district attorneys, with additional representatives from law enforcement, as well as local business groups, national retailers, and organized labor. The Adams administration will be represented by the Office of Public Safety, the City Police Department (NYPD), the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ), and the City Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

After shoplifting rose in the Big Apple and cities across the nation over several years, the Adams administration’s partnerships with retailers and enhanced enforcement have begun to turn the tide. With the exception of 2020, the total number of citywide shoplifting complaints increased year over year between 2018 and 2022, with the largest increase — 44 percent — taking place from 2021 to 2022. However, year-to-date in 2023, shoplifting complaints are down 7.9 percent citywide as compared to 2022. Arrests for shoplifting increased 16.4 percent year-to-date in 2023 as compared to

2022 due to the NYPD’s enhanced enforcement efforts.

The task force will advise the Adams administration on legislative proposals aimed at addressing retail theft, enhance intelligence sharing between stakeholders to identify and respond to emerging shoplifting trends and crime patterns, and ensure best practices are implemented throughout the city to utilize cutting-edge technology to deter, prevent, and respond to retail theft effectively.

In December 2022, Adams convened a summit with more than 70 stakeholders to collaborate on policy and find creative solutions to address retail theft across the city. The Adams administration then analyzed the information shared by the attendees at the summit, conducted independent research and data analyses, and consulted with law enforcement and retail business management to develop recommendations in the Retail Theft Report.

Those recommendations consist of targeted solutions to reduce retail theft perpetrated by both individual shoplifters and organized crime rings. This includes a combination of increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting, particularly by individuals struggling with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, homelessness, or poverty.

Additional members of the task force: Local Business Organizations: 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), Association Bodegueros, Bodega and Small Business Association of New York, Chinatown Partnership, Fine Fare Supermarkets, Flatbush-Nostrand Junction BID, Flushing BID/Flushing Chinese Business Association, Fordham Road BID, Grand Street BID, Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance, Jamaica Center BID, Korean American Business Council, Latino Supermarket Association, Madison Avenue BID, Pitkin Avenue BID, Retail Council of New York State, Washington Heights BID, and Yemeni American Merchants Association.

Organized Labor: Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union.

National Retailers: Gap Inc., LVMH, Macy’s, Starbucks, Target, Ulta, Victoria's Secret, and Walgreen Co. “Because of the collaborative actions taken in the last few months between government, the private sector, law enforcement, and, most importantly, local businesses, retail theft is down this year, but there is always more work to do,” Adams said.

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BRONCHIOLITIS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW There has been a recent rise in the number of pediatric cases of bronchiolitis (no, we didn't spell that incorrectly) and many parents, may be unfamiliar with the condition, and might confuse the illness with the like sounding bronchitis. Although this condition that affects mainly young children and infants, sounds like the bronchitis, they are very different illnesses. Bronchiolitis can have different origins; most of them stem from a virus.

It's actually a common lung infection that causes swelling in the bronchioles, the smallest of the lungs airways. When they swell, the amount of air able to enter the lungs is restricted, making it difficult for the baby to breathe. Bronchitis, on the other hand, affects When they swell, the amount of air able to enter the lungs is restricted, making it difficult for the baby to breathe. Bronchitis, on the other hand, affects both adults and children. It affects the larger airways in the lungs and causes excessive mucous production. Your body tries to get used to the mucous by coughing. Bronchiolitis is most common in infants between 3 and 6 months of age but can occur in children as old 2 years. Treatments vary and while antibiotics are not the usual method nebulizer treatments or steroids can be. These meds help kids

breathe easily during recovery. For most babies, it's no more serious than a cold but some may need hospital care, and it is a common reason for babies to be admitted to the hospital. Some babies are at greater risk to develop the condition, including premature babies or those with certain heart and lung conditions. Bronchiolitis occurs most often in the months between October and March, and it is possible for a baby to develop it more than once in the same winter. Most cases, around 75%, are caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Other causal viruses are Adenovirus and Rhinovirus. These spread through tiny droplets of liquid sent into the air when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes. A child can become infected if they touch a toy or a surface where a droplet has landed. There are simple steps to reduce the risk of your child contracting bronchiolitis. Make sure everyone who touches your child washes their hands and covers their mouth when they cough or sneeze. Keep them away from other sick kids, wash toys down regularly and most important keep your baby away from any forms of smokes and calls your local pharmacist with any questions.

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Millions in Drugs and Guns Seized from Abandoned Bellerose Home

By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz recently announced that Victor Rodriguez has been indicted after a search of an abandoned home in Bellerose uncovered millions of dollars worth of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine and a stockpile of firearms.

A contractor hired after the recent sale of the property stumbled upon the stash.

Rodriguez, 43, of Jamaica, was arraigned Oct. 27 on a 112-count indictment charging him with operating as a major trafficker; conspiracy in the second and fourth degrees; three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree; four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree; four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree; two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree; burglary in the first degree; criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree; 26 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree; 10 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree; 12 counts of aggravated criminal possession of a weapon; 39 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree; manufacture, transport, disposition and defacement of weapon and dangerous instruments and appliance; five counts of attempted criminal possession of a firearm; and unlawful possession of pistol ammunition.

According to the charges: Once inside the 88th Road home, the contractor saw and photographed numer-

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“One can’t even calculate how many lives would have been cut short or ruined by the millions of dollars worth of lethal narcotics and deadly weapons that were found,” DA Katz said.

ous firearms, gun parts, and large quantities of narcotics, including a white powdery substance in coolers.

The contractor called 911 and later went to the 105th Precinct to make a report.

After the contractor left, Rodriguez was seen on surveillance video running to and from the abandoned property with two coolers in his hands. Based on the photos taken, the coolers held what appeared to be 15 kilos of narcotics.

Police executed a court-authorized search warrant on the property the next day and uncovered:

Approximately 1.5 million glassine envelopes containing either heroin or heroin and fentanyl with a street value of approximately $10 million; Eight kilos of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl with a street value of approximately $500,000; At least one plastic bag with a mixture of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and the opioid pain medicine tramadol; Thousands of empty glassine envelopes; Three kilo presses commonly used by narcotics traffickers to package large quantities of drugs;

Two respirator masks used in the production and packaging of illegal narcotics; Two electronic scales; Five loaded P80 9 mm ghost gun semiautomatic pistols; One loaded 9 mm Derringer semiautomatic pistol; One loaded .38-caliber revolver; One loaded Glock 17 9 mm semiautomatic pistol; One loaded Sig Sauer 9 mm pistol; One loaded .38-caliber Derringer semiautomatic pistol; One loaded Smith and Wesson 9 mm semiautomatic pistol; One loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol; Five complete ghost gun kits, including unfinished frames that had not yet been made into operable firearms; 25 high-capacity ammunition feeding devices; Over 200 rounds of assorted ammunition including 9mm, .40 caliber, and .38 caliber; A handheld Dremel drill, used to manufacture and/or assemble ghost guns; A DVR digital recorder; Four cellphones; Two parking summonses for a Blue Infiniti SUV that were tied to Rodriguez.

“One can’t even calculate how many lives would have been cut short or ruined by the millions of dollars worth of lethal narcotics and deadly weapons that were found,” Katz said.

If convicted, Rodriguez faces 25 years to life in prison.

LaGuardia Airport TSA Officers Find Gun Concealed inside Sneakers Packed in a Checked Bag

By Forum Staff A traveler was arrested by police last Wednesday after Transportation Security Administration officers at LaGuardia Airport spotted a handgun and loaded magazine concealed inside a pair of sneakers packed inside a checked bag.

When the checked bag passed through

the TSA explosives detection unit, it triggered an alarm, alerting officers to open the bag and scrutinize its contents. Inside the luggage was a pair of white Nike high-top sneakers with green trim; officers then discovered a .45-caliber semi-automatic gun in one shoe and a gun magazine loaded with six bullets in the other.

TSA officials notified the Port Authority

Police who tracked down the traveler at his gate and arrested him on weapons charges.

In addition to the arrest, this individual also faces a financial civil penalty. Civil penalties for carrying weapons can reach a maximum of $15,000.

“Attempting to conceal firearms inside shoes in a checked bag doesn't cut it," said Robert Duff y, TSA's federal security director

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Last week, this gun and loaded magazine were removed from a pair of sneakers packed in a checked bag at LaGuardia Airport.

The traveler used these sneakers in an attempt to conceal the weapons.

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for the airport. "If you want to travel with your gun, travelers only need to pack it properly."

Passengers are permitted to travel with firearms in checked baggage if they are unloaded and packed in a hard-sided locked case. Then the locked case should be taken to the airline check-in counter to be declared. TSA has details on how to properly travel with a firearm posted on its website tsa.gov/traveler-information/firearms-andammunition.

Civil penalties for bringing a gun into an airport can stretch into thousands of dollars, depending on mitigating circumstances. The complete list of civil penalties is posted online at tsa.gov/travel/civil-enforcement. Additionally, if a traveler with a gun is a member of TSA PreCheck(r), that individual will lose their TSA PreCheck privileges.

Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality and individuals who want to travel with their gun should do their homework to make sure that they are not violating any local firearm laws. Travelers should also contact their airline as they may have additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition.

S.I. Man Charged in Theft of $1.4M from Queens Clothing Company

A portion of the $1.4 million was used to fund The G.O.A.T. bar on Staten Island.

By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Wednesday that Glenn Jakers was charged with grand larceny, accused of siphoning $1.4 million from Eric Javits, Inc., a Long Island City apparel company where he worked as the controller.

The money allegedly was used to buy luxury items, for personal expenses and to fund The G.O.A.T. bar on Staten Island.

Jakers, 61, of Staten Island, was arraigned Monday on a complaint charging him with grand larceny in the first degree; criminal possession of stolen property in the first degree; and five counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree.

Photo Courtesy of The G.O.A.T. Bar

According to the charges: Jakers worked as the controller at Eric Javits, Inc., which is owned by Eric Javits, from November 2014 through May 9, 2020. He was for responsible drafting checks made payable to vendors of the company.

From 2015 to 2020, Jakers received at least 150 unauthorized payments, totaling $1,396,444.37 from the company to his own accounts or to a company associated with him.

Jakers issued unauthorized Eric Javits, Inc. company checks totaling $1,013,211.82.

Most of the funds went to his own bank account, with $263,861.37 funneled to a business account under the name Kaylex Inc.

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Records show that Jakers allegedly spent all of the funds he transferred to himself from Eric Javits, Inc., including approximately $37,634 on purchases at Amazon.

That account was tied to Jakers and used to operate The G.O.A.T. bar, at 1674 Richmond Ave., Staten Island.

A total of $156,546.49 was also transferred from the Eric Javits PayPal account to PayPal accounts associated with Jakers.

Jakers, who was also responsible for managing the company’s payroll, received unauthorized payroll adjustments totaling $226,686.06.

Records show that Jakers spent all of the funds he transferred to himself from Eric Javits, Inc., including approximately $37,634 on purchases at Amazon; $32,728 at a liquor store; $20,329 at

StubHub; $4,840 at Apple; $1,154 at Louis Vuitton; and $1,192 at Gucci.

Money also went to steakhouse dinners, to buy items at a Halloween store, and to the Raymour & Flanigan furniture shop.

“This defendant is accused of lining his own pockets at the expense of a company operating in Queens,” Katz said. “We will not tolerate our businesses becoming targets of theft, whether at the retail level or by company employees.

We will prosecute anyone who would undermine a Queens company and, by extension, its employees and our local economy.”

If convicted, Jakers faces up to 25 years in prison.

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Interstate Gun-Trafficking Ring Dismantled

By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday that three defendants were indicted on the heels of a sevenmonth investigation into gun trafficking that included a series of undercover buys in the parking lot of a P.C. Richard & Son in Astoria and a wiretap on the defendants’ phones. The investigation netted 109 illegal firearms and rifles smuggled from the Midwest via the notorious Iron Pipeline, including 20 assault weapons, as well as 139 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Ahmed “Taju” Mutalib, of Georgia; Abdul Haruna, of the Bronx; and Ohio resident Murtala Haruna – who are all cousins – were indicted by a grand jury on 575 counts charging them with criminal sale of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, conspiracy and money laundering.

According to the charges: • Police were alerted to the trafficking activity through a confidential tip to District Attorney Katz’s office and the NYPD in March 2023.

• Following an initial investigation and intelligence gathering, five transactions took place between the defendants and an undercover police officer in the parking lot of P.C. Richard & Son, at 35-18 Steinway St. in Astoria.

• On June 10, Mutalib, 32, sold 12 guns with respective unloaded magazines, in ad-

Photo Courtesy of DA Katz

“We are fighting the gun plague with all our might and resources, on the streets and in the courts,” DA Katz said.

dition to 10 large- capacity magazines. Abdul Haruna was present during the transaction and counted the money.

• On June 27, Mutalib sold 16 semiautomatic pistols with respective unloaded magazines, three rifles, one shotgun, and 900 rounds of 9 mm ammunition.

• On Aug. 8, Abdul Haruna, 27, collected $4,000 in pre-recorded money from an undercover officer as an upfront payment towards the purchase of additional firearms.

• On Aug. 14, Mutalib sold five rifles, 25 semi-automatic pistols with respective unloaded magazines and 20 large-capacity

magazines.

• On Aug. 26, Mutalib and Murtala Haruna, 30, sold five long guns, 30 semiautomatic pistols and 500 rounds of 9 mm ammunition.

In all, the undercover officer bought a total of 97 firearms, including 17 assault weapons.

During the course of the investigation, called Operation Chainline, the defendants were recorded discussing the purchase, transport and sale of multiple firearms.

Detectives witnessed defendants Murtala Haruna and Mutalib coming out of a Cincinnati townhouse carrying large boxes to a

U-Haul truck, corresponding directly with subsequent calls regarding the transportation of guns for sale.

On Sept. 8, law enforcement officials tracked Murtala Haruna and Mutalib driving a rented vehicle with a Florida license plate through New Jersey into New York.

When the defendants parked in Staten Island, a search warrant was executed on the vehicle, resulting in the arrest of the two defendants and the recovery of: • 12 guns, including three assault weapons • 13 high-capacity magazines • 1,000 rounds of 9 mm ammunition • Two sets of men’s clothing • Backpack with financial documentation in Mutalib’s name Defendant Abdul Haruna was arrested pursuant to the indictment on Nov. 2.

“We are fighting the gun plague with all our might and resources, on the streets and in the courts. Through the hard work and collaboration of police and prosecutors, we have seen shootings in 2023 decline 28 percent in the city and 34 percent in Queens,” Katz said. “That is of little comfort, however, to the more than 1,000 victims of shootings across the city this year. Through investigations, arrests and prosecutions, we will continue to do everything we can to shut the Iron Pipeline down once and for all.”

Each defendant faces up to 25 years in prison.

Massachusetts Man Extradited to NYC to Face Charges in Shooting of Woman over Family Debt

By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday that Minliang Zheng has been charged in the shooting of a 45-year-old woman, allegedly over her male relative’s unpaid financial debt.

Zheng, 50, fled to Massachusetts following the shooting. He was extradited to New York last week.

Zheng, 50, who lives in Quincy, Mass., was arraigned Thursday on a four-count indictment charging him with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, assault in the second degree

and criminal possession of a firearm.

According to the charges: On Feb. 26, a man who has not been identified approached a 57-year-old woman at her Flushing home saying that a male relative of hers owed him money and that if the debt was not paid, someone would hurt her family.

Shortly after the threatening visit, cell phone records show that Zheng was near the woman’s house on multiple days, spending several hours at a time in the area.

Video surveillance footage recorded March 19, at approximately 10:30 a.m., shows a gray Honda Odyssey van registered

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The victim was shot as she was loading laundry into her Honda Odyssey (similar to the one pictured).

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to Zheng near the woman’s house. The van later followed the woman’s 45-year-sister as she left the house and drove to several locations near her own home in Oakland Gardens.

At 12:30 p.m., the 45-year-old was loading laundry into her car, which was parked in front of her home. Zheng got out of the Odyssey and approached the woman. He demanded money, saying, “The boss said to get the money.” Zheng pointed a gun at the woman and shot her in the leg.

Video footage shows the victim crawling into the driver’s side of her vehicle and attempting to evade Zheng by closing the

door. Zheng grabbed the car door, pulled it open and told victim he would shoot her entire family and left.

Zheng fled to Massachusetts where he was apprehended Aug. 8. He was extradited to New York Thursday.

“The defendant shot the victim simply to settle a score. In this case, fortunately, the victim survived and the defendant will now be held accountable,” Katz said. “We thank the Massachusetts law enforcement community for helping to bring the defendant in to face justice.”

If convicted, Zheng faces up to 15 years in prison.

DA Katz (l.) said Zheng shot the woman “simply to settle a score.”

Photo Courtesy of DA Katz

Adams Touts City’s First Comprehensive Capital Projects Tracker

By Forum Staff Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander recently announced the launch of a new capital projects tracker that will serve as a public dashboard that brings radical transparency to the city’s capital spending.

For the first time ever, the City will publish a user-friendly tracker that details all projects from major capital agencies. The tracker delivers on one of the key recommendations put forth by the Capital Process Reform Task Force, convened by Adams in April 2022.

The capital projects tracker — mandated

by Local Law 37, and which was sponsored by then-New York City Councilmember Lander — provides a detailed view into the city’s construction projects, spanning critical infrastructure such as bridges, sewers, sanitation, and parks. The tracker merges schedule information from agency project management systems with budget information in the city’s Financial Management System. The tracker includes the total cost, current phase, and projected completion date projects, as well as additional details for all construction. In providing greater public insight into the status of capital projects, the tracker will help improve the overall capital process, which hinges on the availability of high-quality data throughout the project

Courtesy of the Mayor’s Office of Operations

Check up on the cost and progress of capital projects at the tracker: nyc.gov/site/operations/projects/projects.page.

Councilman Holden called it “a big step in the right direction!”

lifecycle.

The task force is comprised of leaders from the construction industry, labor, and minority- and women-owned business enterprises, along with city agencies and the Comptroller’s Office. The group was tasked with undertaking a top-down review of the city’s capital process and recommending reforms, from project initiation to closeout. Earlier this year, the task force released a slate of 39 recommendations to cut years off the process for delivering public

works — helping to save valuable taxpayer dollars in the process and increasing public participation. In spring 2022, in partnership with elected officials in Albany, the task force delivered on much of its state legislative agenda, and expects to continue work on the remainder of the agenda during this coming session.

Additionally, the Adams administration outlined an ambitious set of future enhancements to the dashboard that further strengthen its commitment to transparency

and accountability.

Future improvements to the tracker will include: Refining the website design to improve the user experience; Adding an interactive map showcasing detailed mapping and geocoding for each project; and Implementing a comprehensive system of project classifications, enabling New Yorkers to filter projects based on criteria like infrastructure type and climate or environmental priority.

“This tracker will go a long way towards improving transparency in this city and will allow New Yorkers to see how and where their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent,” said City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (ROzone Park). “As it is now, capital projects are often extremely hard to track down, and many of them seem to be stalled indefinitely without any progress updates. This will help to alleviate this and will allow both the public and their representatives to better monitor the projects that are important to them.”

Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) added, “Capital funds are essential for New Yorkers, but we’ve often been left in the dark about where they’re going and why they cost so much. The new public tracker is a big step in the right direction! Now, let’s focus on making these projects more affordable and timely.”

Application now Available for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming Partners

By Forum Staff City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced on Wednesday that applications are now open for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming partners.

Last year, NYC DOT was proud to operate over 200 Open Streets at locations throughout the city to provide more public space for New Yorkers to ride bikes, walk, and safely enjoy a wide range of activities on their streets. NYC DOT’s Public Space Programming initiative brings free activities to public spaces, such as plazas and Open Streets.

Both the Open Streets and Public Space Programming applications are available online and easy to complete.

Open Streets Application NYC DOT works with communitybased organizations, educational institutions, and business groups to execute Open Streets citywide. In coordination with community partners, NYC DOT can also help to develop operational plans to manage the street for multiple uses, including outdoor dining, programming, and outdoor learning/recreation for schools. NYC DOT works with partners and local stakeholders to ensure loading, deliveries, and emergency access is coordinated as part of the Open Streets' operations. The Open Streets appli-

Photo Courtesy of NYC DOT

Tompkins Avenue Open Street, Partner: Bridge Street Development Corporation/Tompkins Ave Merchants Association.

cation is for partners that want to manage their own Open Street. Returning partners may use previously submitted data based on their application ID for an even more streamlined application process. New partners must submit a full application.

The 2024 application features important deadlines partners should consider before applying: For Open Streets launching on or before June 30, 2024, the application deadline is Jan. 31, 2024.

For Open Streets launching on or after July 1, 2024, the deadline is March 1, 2024, which is also the deadline is also for any school applying for the 2024-2025 academic year.

For more information visit nyc.gov/ OpenStreets.

Public Space Programming Application The Public Space Programming initiative connects public spaces such as pedestrian plazas and Open Streets with local organizations that can provide positive, enrich-

ing programming and activities of all kinds.

Public Space Programming brings arts, culture, fitness, and educational experiences to neighborhoods in need. This program is mainly focused on historically underserved areas and populations, known as Priority Investment Areas in the NYC Streets Plan.

Programming may also be provided to other NYC DOT property and events. This program does not provide services to locations that are not on NYC DOT property, including but not limited to parks, schools, and private spaces. This application is only meant for organizations that can provide programming to DOT public spaces, not for partners to request programming for the public spaces they manage (e.g. Open Streets or plazas).

The deadline to apply for the program is Jan. 31, 2024.

For more information visit nyc.gov/ PublicSpaceProgramming.

“Open Streets and other public space programming make our streets more vibrant and help support neighborhood small businesses,” Rodriguez said. “Dedicated community partners keep these spaces safe, active, and entertaining and we welcome all who are interested in applying. Our goal is to put equity front and center by providing Open Streets and public space programming in neighborhoods in every part of our city.”

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Legal Notices EXFIFA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/11/23. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 28-14 215th Street, Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

QUICK WHEELS COURIERS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/11/19. Office: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to QUICK WHEELS COURIERS LLC, 1306 LORING AVE. #4C, BROOKLYN, NY 11208. PURPOSE: Any lawful purpose.

BEST & FAST HEATING, PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/11/19. Office: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to BEST & FAST HEATING, PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING LLC 106-21 97TH STR., OZONE PARK, NY, 11417, USA. PURPOSE: Any lawful purpose.

GMP CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/11/19. Office: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to GLORIANNA MAE PLANAS, 8237 212TH STREET, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY, 11427, USA.. PURPOSE: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Ciminera Douglaston LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/23. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 83-08 260th St, Floral Park, NY 11004. Purpose: any lawful activity.

KENNY CHEUNG DDS, PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/19/2023. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 1125 46TH RD APT 2A, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of formation of JG Rosedale, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/03/23. Office location Queens Co. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 240-01 144TH Ave., Rosedale, NY, 11422. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

KATS EYE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/27/23. Office location Queens Co. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: ZENBUSINESS INC., 41 STATE STREET, SUITE 112, ALBANY, NY, 12207, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

BASS & BARS ENTERPRISES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/27/2023. Office loc: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 24-12 24th Ave, Apt 3, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of Compound Growth Advisory, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 8/16/23.

Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 122 E. 42nd St., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10168, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

Notice of Formation of Douglaston GC LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/21/23. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail/email process to: c/o Robert Smith, 101 Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven, NY 11421, forestgolf@verizon.net. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of MR Associates 1 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/10/23. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Russo, 162-45 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Purpose: any lawful activity.

ALFONSO & FAMILY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/28/2023.

Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: ALFONSO HERNANDEZ AGUILAR AND ALFONSO HERNANDEZ TORRES, 9720 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY, APT A5, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY, 11419, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

GP121PULASKI, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/18/2023.

Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: GP121PULASKI, LLC, 36-26 GREENPOINT AVE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Notice of Formation of 30-02 WHITESTONE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/23. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

3016 JSI EMPIRE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/30/2023.

Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 3016 JSI EMPIRE LLC, 91-07 25TH AVE. UNIT #690386, EAST ELMHURST, NY, 11369, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

137 SUSQUEHANNA STREET LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/27/23. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 31-80 51 St., Woodside, NY 11377, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ALCHEMY WORLD LLCC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/31/23.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5933 160TH ST. FRESH MEADOWS, NY, 11365, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

FRESH POND PODIATRY, PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/03/2023. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 60-94 Putnam Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11358. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Podiatry.

SAM’S CONTINUUM LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/24/2023.

Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: JEANNE SMALL, 118-21 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 505, FOREST HILLS, NY,11375, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

ASDBA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/1/23. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 102-10 66th Rd., Unit 24D, Forest Hills, NY 11375, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

124 STAR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/01/23. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 104-10 124th Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

WE VEST LLC. Filed 10/27/2023. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 8810 136TH ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418. Purpose: General.

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