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Officials say shot deputy is expected to recover.
A St. Mary Parish sheriff's deputy from Thibodaux is recovering from critical injuries after a shooting that killed one officer and wounded another, authorities said.
Matthew Strickland remains hospitalized; officials say his condition is improving.
Strickland was injured in the same shooting that killed Chitimacha Tribal officer Rick Riggenbach, 52, of Morgan City and critically injured deputy Jason Javier.
Police said they suspect the shooter is also responsible for the death of Eddie Lyons, 78, of Charenton.
State Police Troop I Col. Michael Edmonson said Riggenbach and the other two deputies responded to a report about 10:30 a.m. Saturday of a man walking along the road with a gas can and a shotgun.
Riggenbach, Strickland and Javier were shot as they approached the suspect, later identified as Wilbert Thibodeaux, 48, of Charenton. Riggenbach died at the scene; the others were transported to hospitals in New Orleans and Lafayette.
Thibodeaux was apprehended and remains in police custody.
Lyons' body was found in the wreckage of a trailer fire after the officers were shot, police said. Detectives say Thibodeaux shot Lyons and then set the trailer on fire.
Landry declined to comment on Strickland's specific injuries, but he said the injured deputies are improving and are expected to recover.
Strickland's Facebook profile lists him as a resident of Thibodaux and an Army veteran.
His wife did not respond to a request for comment.
"Unfortunately, it is a constant reminder that there is no such thing as routine," Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said of the officers' on-duty injuries. "The danger is ever apparent and real. We have to be constantly aware of that."
The last time a Lafourche deputy was shot in the line duty was 2007 when Ben Dempster was shot in the chest at point-blank range with a .357 Magnum fired by Albert Dodge.
Dempster was responding to an assault complaint and entered Dodge's FEMA trailer with a contempt-of-court warrant, police have said.
Dempster was wearing a bullet-proof vest and escaped with his life, but Dodge and his 7-month-old son were killed in the exchange.
Webre said though the department spares no expense on equipment and cuts no corners preparing officers, the reality is each call could be a deputy or officer's last.
"There is always ambush situations where someone who is bound and determined to take the life of an officer makes it hard to prepare for," Webre said.


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clothes dryer on fire | hoover tumble dryer safety
This means that dryer ducts should also be as straight as possible and cannot be longer than 25 feet. Any 90-degree turns in the duct reduce this 25-foot number by 5 feet, since these turns restrict airflow.
By the time you remove the brush you should have a pile of lint on your floor. Repeat this process till you stop pulling lint from either the vent or piping. If you are using the LintEater to remove the lint buildup, you can insert it from this end, or from the outside end (see that link for instructions on how).
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- Blow it out. Once all the tubing is put back together the way you found it (or better), turn the dryer on for 10-15 seconds. This will blow air out the tubing, which should flush all the lint that you just loosened out the other end of the pipe.
Remove the dryer lint filter. In the opening – whether on the top of the dryer or inside the door, use the brush to gently loosen the built-up lint. Don't force the brush if you meet resistance but be sure to clean every surface as much as possible.
- Put the dryer's vent back into place. Now that you've cleaned both the vent and piping, take the vent and slide it back into place, and tighten the screws on the clamp on each end to reaffix it firmly.
Caveat–if the dryer is an older gas version, you might want to see if there's any way you can get to the lint vent without moving the dryer. Older connections are fragile, and jostling them can lead to gas leaks. Regardless, everything you're doing with a gas dryer, if you smell gas, immediately stop, and call the public utility to come fix it.
Fortunately, removing dangerous lint is simple. The first area to clean is the dryer lint trap after every load by removing the lint from the screen and wiping the edges. If the screen seems clogged, it may be from the dryer sheets you have been using. Submerge the lint screen in a sink of hot water and scrub with a bristle brush to remove all the built-up fabric softener.
In addition, always use care when the rod is inserted into the vent. If you come up against a blockage or you can't easily move the rod further down the vent, stop in order to avoid damaging the venting. In some cases, there is also a dryer heat diverter device.
If possible, clothing that has been soiled by volatile chemicals like gasoline, cleaning agents or even large amounts of cooking oil should not be dried in a clothes dryer. If they must be dried in the machine, wash the clothing more than once to minimize the risk of fire. Use the lowest heat setting and shortest drying cycle possible. Use a cycle with a cool-down period at the end of the cycle to prevent ignition.
7 Dryer Maintenance Tips You Need to Know — Try these tips and hacks to help extend the life of your dryer, increase safety and make laundry day easier. Clean the exhaust vent every two years. Check the vent cap outside. Don't overload the dryer.
One last step is to clean the exterior vent. Again remove as much lint as possible using your hand or a shop vacuum. You may need a screwdriver or another tool to hold the vent flap open for easier cleaning. If you live in a high humidity area or use your dryer more than twice weekly, you may need to clean this vent several times per year.
Thanks to all of your hard work, your dryer should now be running more efficiently. Depending on how often you use your dryer, it's probably a good idea to perform this service every six months to a year. If you are not the DIY type, you can hire out cleaning your dryer vent with an energy efficiency company.
A clothes dryer should not vent inside your home or attic. The exhaust contains too much humid air and can cause problems with mold and mildew which are hazardous to your health. A ventless dryer should be used if outside venting is not possible.
The Lint Trap and Screen – Depending on the design of your dryer the lint trap will either be on the top of the dryer or located just inside the door. Be sure to locate the dryer's lint trap, which houses the lint screen, before continuing.
Over time lint, (aka "formerly known as your clothes"), will build up in these areas and prevent your dryer from moving air efficiently, causing your dryer to work harder to dry clothes and use more energy in the process. (Of course, if you can hang your clothes to dry, you'll not have to go through this process nearly as much, and you'll save a bunch of money. But I digress!)
- Now use the vacuum to remove any lint from the lint trap. Swap out the attachment on the vacuum for one with a longer neck. Once you've done that, turn on the vacuum and put the attachment as far into the lint trap as possible. Now work the attachment around the inside of the trap. The goal here is to remove any and as much of the residual lint as possible. Occasionally, you might want to pull the attachment out (since you won't be able to see down the trap), and make sure the tip of the vacuum attachment is not clogged, which it often is. If so, just pull out the lint that's clogging the attachment, put your hand against the end to check that it's sucking clearly, and reinsert it into the trap.
A clothes dryer doesn't look scary or dangerous. Unfortunately, it is the cause of over 20,000 house fires every year totaling millions of dollars in damage. Regular cleaning and maintenance can protect your family and your investment in your home.
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If you still have a white or silver vinyl duct hose, it should be replaced immediately. It is flammable and if ignited by the dryer it will burn and cause a house fire. All national and local building codes now require metal ducting for clothes dryers. Ideally, you should use rigid aluminum tubing pieces between the dryer and the outside vent. This type of tubing does the best job of resisting the collection of lint in the duct and cannot be easily crushed. Flexible aluminum ducting is available, however, it is more prone to collecting lint inside.
The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct should not exceed 25 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend, and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
- Clean both the vent and piping in the wall with your vent brush. Simply take the brush and work it as far into either the wall's piping as possible. Once it's as far in as it can be, gently pull the brush out of either the vent or piping. Be sure to turn the brush either clockwise or counter-clockwise while doing so. This will help to knock as much of the lint free as possible.
Follow these easy steps to clean out the lint from your dryer and get it working efficiently. As always, when you're working on any large appliance, make sure to unplug it first, or shut the power off to it from the breaker box.
Finding ways to reduce home energy costs is a priority for every homeowner today. The Drysafer will help save you money as well as reduce the risk of dryer fire by keeping your dryer duct clean and free of lint. This product acts as a secondary lint trap for your electric clothes dryer. It installs easily onto your dryer transition duct and collects additional lint that is not captured by the standard dryer lint trap. This helps to eliminate unwanted and excess lint within the duct and reduces the risk of a dryer fire occurring. It also allows the air to pass through the duct more easily and without obstruction, saving energy by allowing your dryer to run more smoothly and efficiently. The clear door gives an unobstructed view of the lint screen which should be removed and cleaned after each load of laundry.
- Remove the dryers vent from the wall. Typically, there is a metal ring clamp that attaches the tubing to the dryer and to the wall, and that you can loosen/tighten with a screwdriver (typically flat head).
Using a Drysafer clothes dryer lint trap alarm makes this process easier. DrySafer Dryer Lint Alarm is a unique device that detects insufficient airflow inside the dryer's exhaust ducts and the dryer's internal lint filter housing. If the airflow in the dryer becomes restricted because of excessive lint build up, birds nests or other debris, it can cause the dryer to overheat and possibly result in a fire.
Here is an excellent resource: cultureofsafety.thesilverlining.com/safety-tips/dryer-fires


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Travel Agent
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- Salary
- £23000 - £27000 per annum + Award-Winning Benefits
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- 04 Nov 2013
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- Function
- Sales
- Job Level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Flight Centre is on the look out for full-time Travel Agents to join their Leeds team on Albion Street.
This varied Travel Agent role will see you selling travel to your clients. Before you begin your role, we'll give you three weeks of comprehensive training at our Head Office in London to boost your knowledge of worldwide travel, train you on airfares, and sharpen your sales skills. After these three weeks, you'll be ready to join our Leeds team as a Travel Agent.
This is a unique opportunity to sell a product you love, while also benefitting from a generous commission structure and a fun, challenging company culture.
What's Involved?
This is essentially a sales role. The more you sell, the more you earn (our top Travel Agents earn over £100,000 a year). When you're not answering travel enquiries from new customers, you'll be getting in touch with your existing clients to let them know about the latest airfare deals and holiday offers. You will also need to offer seriously good customer service - so your customers keep coming back to you to when they're ready to book their next adventure.
What You'll Need
- Sales skills and experience in a target-driven role
- A strong academic record (ideally an undergraduate degree)
- Experience of travelling on at least two continents outside of Europe (we love people who love travel)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to make your clients feel loved
What You'll Gain
Travel Agents will receive a base salary of £16,000, plus an excellent uncapped commission structure, which kicks in from the moment you make your first booking. As part of the global Flight Centre Group, we also offer award-winning benefits including:
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- Exceptional career progression with opportunities across the globe
- Fast-track leadership programme to develop the future leaders of our business
- Comprehensive induction, sales, product and leadership training
- Free and confidential financial advice from our in-house financial advisors
- Free health consultations, discounted fitness sessions and gym memberships
- Discounted physiotherapy, massage, reflexology, tax-free bikes and more…
- Opportunity to take a three month sabbatical after five years


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If last night's joke of a BCS National Championship didn't reveal just how flawed college football really is, nothing ever will.
Alabama's 42-14 thrashing of Notre Dame clearly reaffirmed that allowing computers to account for any aspect of determining which two schools play for the title is nothing short of idiotic, much like it has been since the BCS system began in 1998.
Thankfully, a no-brainer, four-team playoff will begin in the 2014-15 season, meaning just one more year of dealing with the current embarrassment.
Unfortunately, one more year is still too far off.
Yes, Notre Dame did finish the regular season undefeated and atop every poll utilized across the country.
Thus, the Irish clearly deserved a spot in a future four-team playoff.
Obviously, they didn't even belong on the same field as the Crimson Tide last night.
Notre Dame was dominated in every phase, falling behind 35-0 after Alabama's first possession of the second half. Real compelling.
It was a debacle from the kickoff and quite honestly, a slap in the face to football fans everywhere. Not only did most believe the game was over before it started, the consensus opinion among average spectators was proved painfully correct.
Anyone who watched these two teams play at any point during the season could see the vast disparity in talent, hence why Vegas had No. 2 Alabama as a nine-and-a-half point favorite over the top-ranked Irish.
I wonder what the reactions at Oregon, Georgia and Texas A&M were last night, three schools that were clearly better suited to at least give Alabama a game. An argument for about 10 other ranked opponents could also be made considering Monday's lopsided outcome.
To top it off, we had to listen to the hype for more than a month due to a completely unnecessary layoff from action, making way for a slew of meaningless bowls which consumed the better part of December.
It was sold as two schools loaded with tradition squaring off in South Beach, highlighted by Bama's rushing attack against Notre Dame's stout front seven. The only thing I saw was one team manhandling the other, on offense, defense and special teams.
And to think, that four-to-five week void following the end of the regular season is more than enough time for a 16-team playoff, actually allowing a champion to truly be determined on the field. Once again, the monetary benefits of 'bowl season' overrides the fundamental morals of the sport itself.
I applaud the NCAA for finally doing away with the BCS and replacing it with a playoff system. But, after last night, it needs to be implemented right now, not in two years.
With sanctions and conference realignments continuously overshadowing the actual product on the field, it's high time the governing body of college football gets a clue.
Promoted as the most prestigious game of the year, last night was a glaring example that corruption is not just an off-the-field issue.
Instead, numerous schools deserving of an opportunity were deprived of the chance because Notre Dame managed to survive the six-win Pittsburgh Panthers in triple overtime back on Nov. 3.
I understand that it's the same argument that we've been hearing for years, which is exactly why there will finally be a playoff system in place come 2014.
However, in recent memory, the BCS Championship Game between No. 1 and No. 2 has been somewhat competitive.
Would anyone have beaten Alabama Monday night? Probably not.
But, no playoff was necessary to figure out that there were clearly better options than Notre Dame.


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Before you start negotiating salary with a prospective employer, you need to know how much you and the job are worth. Learn how to negotiate in this workshop.
Dec 20 @ 10:00 AM
Get in the holiday spirit with Culture Connection's Supremes and Dreamgirls inspired musical tribute with Emilie Surtees. Emilie is an independent recording artist who writes, co-produces, and performs her original music all around her native New York and abroad. She also performs tribute shows at some of New York's premiere venues. To sign ...
Dec 20 @ 6:00 PM
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, and all kinds of fun! Preregistration is required and begins on Wednesday, December 19.
Jan 2 @ 10:30 AM, Jan 9 @ 10:30 AM, Jan 16 @ 10:30 AM, Jan 23 @ 10:30 AM, Jan 30 @ 10:30 AM
This course introduces the basic elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on basic vocabulary related to greetings, how to introduce oneself, how to express likes and dislikes, how to speak about a present action, and more. Preregistration is required, and a single registration will secure your place for ...
Jan 6 @ 12:30 PM, Jan 13 @ 12:30 PM, Jan 20 @ 12:30 PM, Jan 27 @ 12:30 PM, Feb 3 @ 12:30 PM
This class provides an overview of the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, helps participants assess their skills and aptitudes, allows participants to explore the right type of business for them based on aptitude and interest, and generally charts a path to success. Preregister online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Call 718-990-8625 for ...
Jan 8 @ 7:00 PM
Make your resume the best it can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making a resume stronger.
Jan 9 @ 10:00 AM, Feb 13 @ 10:00 AM
Mother Goose returns in 2019! Boys and girls ages 6 months to 2 years and their caregiver are welcome to enjoy songs, stories, finger plays, and all sorts of fun. No registration is required for this program. Just bring yourselves and have fun!
Jan 11 @ 11:30 AM
A business plan is the core document in convincing readers that your enterprise has the potential to be successful. This course will cover the purpose, basic structure, and process to begin building your business plan right away.
Jan 15 @ 7:00 PM
Before you start negotiating salary with a prospective employer, you need to know how much you and the job are worth. Learn how to negotiate in this workshop.
Jan 30 @ 10:00 AM
Celebrate Chinese New Year's right here at the Children's Library Discovery Center. Bring in the Year of the Pig with crafts, music, and a parade around the library! This is a fun and educational program for children up to age 12. No registration is required so don't miss it!
Feb 1 @ 4:00 PM
Free computer access is available at all the libraries.
The Central Library in Jamaica has:
The Central Library @ Queens Library contains nearly one million volumes of materials in comprehensive subject collections, and more than 800 titles of academic and professional journals and magazines, as well as professional indices and abstracts. For more information, see:
| Child Care / Preschools
Community Board
Community Organizations & Services
Fire Department
Local Hospitals
Local Newspapers
| Parks and Playgrounds
Police Department
Post Office
Private / Parochial Schools
Public Elementary Schools
Public High Schools
| Senior Centers
Elected Officials
Special Services
|Child Care / Preschools
A Special Place for Kids
89-14 163rd St
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 739-1601
Afro American Parents Day Care Center Incorporated
117-16 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11434
phone: (718) 322-2030
All My Children Day Care
175-44 Mayfield Rd
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 658-1563
All Our Children Family Daycare
148-07 111th Ave
Jamaica NY , 11435
phone: (718) 739-5930
Early Sunrise Daycare
187-08 Hillside Ave
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 736-9064
Head Start
161-06 89th Ave
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 523-1888
Kids Circle Daycare
164-04 Goethals Ave
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 380-1280
Queens Child Guidance Center
161-06 89th Ave
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 558-8657
Sensational Kids Incorporated
176-21 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 883-0851
Allen Christian Pre-School
114-32 Merrick Blvd.
Jamaica NY , 11434
Gil-Blu Nursery - Kindergarten
120-02 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11434
Kids Porta Bright Horizon Center
Bldg 350 JFK Airport
Jamaica NY , 11430
Little Flowers Early Childhood
23410 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11422
Rochdale Village Nursery & Kindergarten
170-30 130th Ave
Jamaica NY , 11434
Treehouse Day Nursery
168-40 127 Ave
Jamaica NY , 11434
|Community Board
Community Board District #12
90-28 161st Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 658-3308
fax: (718) 739-6997
|Community Organizations & Services
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
90-04 161st Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 291-0282
fax: (718) 658-1405
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
90-25 161st Street, Suite 505
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 657-4800
Jamaica Business Development Center
90-33 160th Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 206-2255
fax: (718) 206-3693
Community Mediation Group
89-64 163rd Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 523-6868
BFFY Jamaica Family Youth Center
90-11 160th St
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 526-5151
Jamaica Center for the Arts and Learning
161-04 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 658-7400
York College Performing Arts Center
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 262-3750
King Manor Museum
King Park, 153rd Street and Jamaica Ave.
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 206-0545
fax: (718) 206-0541
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
176-03 Jamaica Ave.
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 523-3312
Black Spectrum TheatreRoy Wilkens Park
177th St. & Baisley Blvd.
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 723-1800
Chung-Cheng Art Gallery St. John's University Visual Arts
Sun Yat Sen Hall
Jamaica NY , 11439
phone: (718) 990-6583
fax: (718) 990-1881
|Fire Department
Engine 275, Battalion 50:
111-36 Merrick Blvd.
Engine 298, Battalion 50:
153-11 Hillside Ave.
Engine 315, Battalion 50:
Engine 315, Battalion 50:
Engine 315, Ladder 125, Battalion 50:
159-06 Union Tpke.
Ladder 127, Battalion 50:
153-11 Hillside Ave.
|Local Hospitals
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
8900 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica NY , 11418
phone: (718) 206-6000
Queens Hospital Center
82-70 One Hundred Sixty-Fourth Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 883-3000
|Local Newspapers
Jamaica Times
Queens Chronicle
Queens Tribune
|Parks and Playgrounds
Rufus King Park
Jamaica Avenue from 150th to 153rd Street
Major Mark Park
Hillside Avenue, from 173rd to 175th Street
Captain Tilly Memorial Park
Bordered by Highland Ave, Upland Pkwy, Gothic Pkwy
Harvard Playground
179th Place, north of Jamaica Ave
|Police Department
103rd Precinct
168-02 Police Officer Edward Byrne Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 657-8181
|Post Office
Jamaica Post Office
88-40 164th Street
Jamaica NY , 11432-9997
phone: (718) 990-1090
|Private / Parochial Schools
Allen Christian School
171-10 Linden Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11434
Archbisop Molloy High School
83-53 Manton Street
Jamaica NY , 11435
Bethel Mission Junior Academy
10615 154th St
Jamaica NY , 11433
Ideal Montessori School
87-41 165th St
Jamaica NY , 11432
Immaculate Conception School
179-14 Dalny Road
Jamaica NY , 11432
Jamaica Day School of St Demet
84 35 152nd St
Jamaica NY , 11432
Jamaica Montessori
90-01 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11432
Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist Busy Bee Learning
88-28 163rd St
Jamaica NY , 11432
New Dawn Elementary School
90-34 161st Street
Jamaica NY , 11432
Nativity B V M School
92nd St & Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11416
St Clement Pope School
120-27 141st Street
Jamaica NY , 11436
St Peter Claver School
149-18 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica NY , 11435
St Nicholas of Tolentine School
80-22 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11432-1096
The Mary Louis Academy
176-21 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica NY , 11432
United Nations International School
173-53 Croydon Road
Jamaica NY , 11432
|Public Elementary Schools
PS 086 Queens (Q086)
87-41 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 291-6264
fax: (718) 297-0298
PS 131 Abigail Adams (Q131)
170-45 84 Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 739-4229
fax: (718) 658-5690
PS 095 Eastwood (Q095)
179-01 90 Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 739-0007
fax: (718) 658-5271
|Public High Schools
Hillcrest High School (Q505)
160-05 Highland Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 658-5407
fax: (718) 739-5137
Jamaica High School (Q470)
167-01 Gothic Drive
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 739-5942
fax: (718) 739-4826
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School (Q620)
165-65 84th Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 297-6580
fax: (718) 658-0365
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School (Q680)
60-20 Goethals Avenue
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 969-3115
fax: (718) 969-3552
|Senior Centers
Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults, Inc.
162-04 Jamaica Ave.,
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 657-6500
fax: (718) 523-7746
Robert Couche Senior Center
137-57 Farmers Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11434
phone: (718) 978-8352
Senior Citizens Center
123-10 143rd St
Jamaica NY , 11436
phone: (718) 657-6500
Senior Citizens Center
166-01 Linden Blvd
Jamaica NY , 11434
phone: (718) 658-0980
|Elected Officials
|NYC Council
Hon. I. Daneek Miller
District Office 172-12 Linden Boulevard
St. Albans NY, 11434
phone: (718) 776-3700
fax: (718) 487-3580
Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1810
New York NY , 10007
phone: (212) 788-7084
fax: (212) 788-7093
|NYS Assembly
Hon. Alicia Hyndman
District Office 232-06A Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica NY, 11413
phone: (718) 723-5412
fax: (718) 723-5465
Albany Office LOB, Room 820
Albany NY, 12248
phone: (518) 455-4451
fax: (518) 455-5522
|NYS Senate
Hon. Tony Avella
District Office 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C
Bayside NY, 11361
phone: (718) 357-3094
fax: (718) 357-3491
Albany Office Room 902, Legislative Office Building
Albany NY, 12247
phone: (518) 455-2210
fax: (518) 426-6736
|US Congress
Hon. Gregory W. Meeks
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Ave., Suite 204
Jamaica NY , 11432
phone: (718) 725-6000
fax: (718) 725-9868
Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington DC, 20516
phone: (202) 225-3461
fax: (202) 226-4169
|Boro President
Hon. Melinda Katz
Hon. Bill de Blasio
Community History
Jamaica was a former town and capital of Queens County. The first European settlers were probably New Englanders from Hempstead. They were granted a patent by Peter Stuyvesant, governor of New Netherland, on March 21, 1656. The settlement was initially called Rusdorf. After the English conquest in 1664 the name was changed to Jameco, after the Indians who were the earliest inhabitants of the area. In 1680, the present name was adopted.
On May 17, 1686, New York governor Thomas Dongan issued a charter to the landowners of Jamaica. The Dongan Charter consolidated the various hamlets into the town of Jamaica and set its boundaries. (The Dongan Charter is on display in the Long Island Division of the Central Library.)
In 1702 Jamaica briefly served as the capital of the New York Colony during a Yellow Fever outbreak in Manhattan.
Important to the history of Jamaica is Prospect Cemetery. The cemetery, which is the oldest cemetery in Queens, dates back to 1668 and includes the graves of some of the earliest inhabitants of Jamaica.
Two of Jamaica's important landmarks are King Manor and Grace Episcopal Church. King Manor is named after Rufus King, a Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, one of the two first New York Senators to Congress, a diplomat, and anti-slavery advocate. Grace Church was founded in 1702 and served as the official church of the British colonial government during the Revolutionary War. Rufus King is among those buried in the Church's graveyard.
In 1898 Queens became part of the City of New York of which Jamaica was the county seat.
Jamaica owes its strength as a major shopping area to transportation. Jamaica Avenue was once a toll road between the ferry in Brooklyn and Hempstead. The Long Island Rail Road in Jamaica developed into a major hub. King Kullen, the first self service supermarket in the U.S., opened on Jamaica Avenue in 1930. In the 1960s, interest in Jamaica as a major shopping district began to decline. However, in recent years there has been a coordinated effort, through the work of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, to revitalize Jamaica.
Library History
The first Central Library was located on Parsons Boulevard. It opened in 1930 and was expanded with WPA funds in 1941. The current building on Merrick Boulevard was dedicated on April 11, 1966. The new building was the result of the unwavering efforts of Library Director Harold Tucker. It was designed by the architects York & Sawyer, Kiff, Colean, Voss and Souder. The new Central Library was the first major branch of an urban library to place all public services on one floor. The library cost $5,700,000 and contained 195,000 square feet of floor space. The library was renovated and expanded in 1989. Additional renovation and expansion has begun and is expected to be completed in the next few years, and will include the new Children's Library and Discovery Center.
The Queens Library's online catalog, InfoLinQ (Information online at Queens Library) was unveiled at the Central Library in October 1993. In January 1999 the Cyber Center opened at the Central Library. The Cyber Center has 48 computers for customer use, allowing access to the Internet and word processing. The Cyber Center, along with additional computers in the library, has helped to close the gap between the technology "haves" and "have-nots."
"Libraries" by Phyllis Dan in The Encyclopedia of New York City.
Lighting the Way: The Centennial History of the Queens Borough Public Library 1896-1996 by Jeffrey A. Kroessler.
Suggested Reading on Jamaica's History (available at the Central Library)
"Jamaica" by Vincent Seyfried in The Encyclopedia of New York City.
The Origin and History of Grace Church, Jamaica, New York by Horatio Oliver Ladd.
Recollections of Old Jamaica: 1655-1887.
Records of the Town of Jamaica Long Island: 1656-1751 edited by Josephine C. Frost.
Queens Poet Laureate 2007 – 2010
The Queens Borough President's Office has announced the Fourth Poet Laureate to serve from 2007 to 2010:
Julio Marzan
Queens Poet Laureate
An honorary position, the Queens Poet Laureate promotes an appreciation of poetry throughout the borough and writes poetry that is inspired by, or relate to, the borough of Queens.
To learn more about the Queens Poet Laureate, go to http://www.queensbp.org/content_web/cultural_affairs


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A federal grand jury in Knoxville has returned a three-count superseding indictment against Michael Walli, Megan Rice and Greg Boertje-Obed, adding an additional count of injuring national-defense premises.
A federal grand jury in Knoxville has returned a three-count superseding indictment against Michael Walli, Megan Rice and Greg Boertje-Obed, adding an additional count of injuring national-defense premises.
In August 2012, a federal grand jury in Knoxville returned a three-count indictment against 63-year-old Walli of Washington, D.C.; 82-year-old Rice, a nun from Las Vegas; and 57-year-old Boertje-Obed of Duluth, Minn., for destroying property within the Y-12 National Security Complex, depredation against property of the United States in an amount exceeding $1,000, and trespassing onto U.S. Department of Energy property.
Trial had been set for Feb. 26, in U.S. District Court, in Knoxville, but may be rescheduled as a result of the superseding indictment.
The additional count of the superseding indictment alleges that on or about July 28, Walli, Rice, and Boertje-Obed, aiding and abetting each other, with intent to injure, interfere with, and obstruct the national defense of the United States, did willfully injure, destroy and contaminate, and attempt to injure, destroy and contaminate national-defense premises, specifically, buildings and grounds of Y-12. The remaining counts of the superseding indictment are the previously-charged counts for destroying property within Y-12 and depredation against property of the United States in an amount exceeding $1,000. The previously-charged count of trespassing has not been charged in the superseding indictment.
The new count of injuring national-defense premises carries a maximum prison term of 20 years. Destroying property within Y-12 carries a maximum prison term of five years. Depredation against U.S. property in an amount exceeding $1,000 carries a maximum prison term of 10 years. The maximum fine is $250,000 per count.
The new charges are the result of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The trio of anti-nuclear activists are accused of breaching the perimeters of the Y-12 plant during the early morning hours of July 28 and spray painting a wall at the Highly-Enriched Uranium Manufacturing Facility (HEUMF), and pouring human blood. They allegedly cut through security fences and carried backspacks containing candles, spray paint, flowers, hammers, bolt cutter tools, matches, a banner, a Bible and copies of a letter.
The $549 million storage bunker at Y-12 holds the nation's primary supply of bomb-grade uranium.
The trio is part of the Transform Now Plowshares group, an activist group that protests against nuclear weapons. Members protest yearly outside of Y-12 along with members of the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Allliance and others. Several have been arrested on a variety of offenses over the years and have served time in jail and prison.
The OREPA plans to hold "nonviolent, nonconfrontational" vigils at Y-12 "weekly on Sunday — forever," according to its website.


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On Nov. 28, my family was the victim of a crime.
A young man stole my daughter's car from our driveway. About a mile from our house, he totaled the car and injured himself.
He was not seriously injured and was released from the hospital a few days later. He then was arrested and put in jail.
It was not long after that that his family posted bail and he was released. As of this writing, he was awaiting arraignment.
While he is out free, my daughter faces the financial burden of replacing her car and the items that were in the vehicle, and dealing with her insurance company.
Thieves like this need to stop being burdens on society and their families. They should get a job or go to school and become productive members of their community.
Just as important, they should show remorse for their bad life choices and make positive changes in their lives.
Meanwhile, families of such individuals need to stop posting bail, especially if their crimes are escalating. As the seriousness of crimes escalates, the prospect of people getting hurt increases.
In dealing with such cases, the judicial system must hold these individuals accountable and make them pay appropriately.
It is clear that our quiet, safe neighborhood is becoming not so safe.
There is a strong feeling of being violated after an incident like the one involving my daughter's car takes place.
We all need to increase our awareness and make necessary changes to keep our families safe.


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A grand jury decided a driver who hit and killed a young bicyclist is not guilty of vehicular homicide, and the district prosecutor said he agrees.
A grand jury decided a driver who hit and killed a young bicyclist is not guilty of vehicular homicide, and the district prosecutor said he agrees.
Based on evidence, Stephen Pellegrin, of Houma, is likely not responsible for the death of 14-year-old Logan Bergeron, Assistant District Attorney Seth Dodd said Thursday.
"The kid came out and turned in the roadway," Dodd said, echoing investigators' statements about the Nov. 2 crash. "If it wasn't for the fact that the kid turned, the accident wouldn't have happened. (Investigators) believe the kid created the accident."
State Police looked at the skid marks on Country Estates Drive in Houma where the crash occurred and concluded Pellegrin didn't swerve when he hit Bergeron, Dodd said. Pellegrin also did well on the sobriety tests, although a blood test ultimately showed he had a blood alcohol content of .103 — above the .08 limit.
As a result, the grand jury decided in late January to indict Pellegrin on operating a vehicle while intoxicated, documents say. According to the charge, it's his first DWI offense.
Bergeron's father, Tobe Bergeron, who couldn't be reached for comment, said at the time of his son's death that his family members' grief was worsened by the fact that they felt Pellegrin was not being punished for the crash.
"Logan was a real sweet kid," Tobe Bergeron said in November. "He would give you the shirt off his back. He would help out if you needed help. He was just all around a good kid — real smart, very outgoing. He liked to mingle. He had a whole lot of friends."
Bergeron died from his injuries Nov. 6. He went to East Street Alternative School and was heading either to or from a friend's home when he was hit, his father said.
The grand jury also indicted Junius Vergin Jr. on two counts of attempted first-degree murder, documents say.
Vergin of Terrebonne Parish was arrested in October 2011, accused of shooting two people at Al's Trailer Park, the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said at the time. Vergin reportedly barricaded himself in a trailer for about 15 minutes before he was arrested.
Assistant District Attorney Juan Pickett could not be reached for comment to explain why Vergin's case was being considered by the grand jury more than a year after his arrest.
Prosecutors convene grand juries to determine if cases have enough evidence to proceed to trial, and an indictment does not indicate guilt or innocence. Members hear only from prosecutors and not from anyone representing the defense.
However, in Pellegrin's case, Dodd said it's unlikely the District Attorney's Office will pursue his vehicular homicide charge now that the grand jury decided not to indict him.
Staff Writer Katie Urbaszewski can be reached at 448-7617 or firstname.lastname@example.com.