The Aqueduct Blog

Resorts World Casino is honoring Father’s Day this year with a new photography exhibit at its Red Wall Gallery.

The exhibit will feature photos of fatherhood by the Southeast Queens Camera Club. It will be on display from June 2 to 29.

A private reception for the local artists will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bar 360.

“We are privileged to to have this unique opportunity to express our pride and honor for the man in each of our lives we call Dad, especially this month being Father’s Day month,” said Ronald Moore, president of the Southeast Queens Camera Club.

“We hope everyone enjoys our Ode to Dad exhibit.”

During the year, SEQCC offers educational programs and activities, as well as lectures by distinguished photographers to build skill levels.

Now in their 12th season, the club is exploring new partnerships with local organizations to display their work.

Next Wednesday, the Queens County Young Democrats and the Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club are teaming up to host a movie night.

The event will be at the Guy R. Brewer Clubhouse at 197-09 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans. Doors open at 7 p.m. on June 14 and the movie starts at 8 p.m.

Attendees can choose between four great movies about race in America: “Selma,” “13th,” “Barry,” or “The Butler.”

Shuttle cars will be run from the Jamaica LIRR station at 7 p.m. For more information, email queensyoungdems@gmail.com

RSVP on Facebook here.

Over the weekend, State Senator Leroy Comrie hosted a prom wear giveaway for high school students in southeast Queens.

The event was in collaboration with community members, local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

“Prom is an important milestone for high school students, but the costs associated with it can be high,” Comrie said. “No young man or woman should ever feel like they cannot experience it simply because it is too expensive.”

The high schoolers were given the opportunity to choose from new and gently-used dresses and suits, all of which were donated by local businesses or community members.

They were also treated to haircuts from local barbers and stylists.

A 48-year-old Jamaica Hills resident has died as a result of a two-crash collision on the service road by Grand Central Parkway in Jamaica.

Police say that on Monday, at approximately 5:48 a.m., cops found the car crash at Grand Central Parkway and 164th Street.

A preliminary investigation found that a 2009 Nissan Sentra, operated by a 51-year-old man that carried a 48-year-old woman and a 59-year-old woman, were traveling northbound when it was struck by a 2012 Scion SUV traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway.

The Scion was driven by a 36-year-old woman, who sustained minor injuries to her neck and back. She was taken to North Shore Manhasset Hospital in stable condition.

The 51-year-old driver was injured in his chest and taken to Queens General Hospital. He is in stable condition.

The 59-year-old passenger suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to Jamaica Hospital. She’s in stable condition.

But 48-year-old Wazeda Banu, who suffered chest pain, was taken to Queens General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead 0on arrival.

The NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the incident.

 

Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday at 11 p.m. in South Ozone Park.

Authorities say a 28-year-old man was fatally shot at 140th Street and 120th Avenue. Police say the victim, whose identity was not released, was shot in the head.

EMS took him to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

The NYC Department of Transportation is hosting demonstrations of US DOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot program today at Aqueduct Racetrack’s parking lot at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard.

The demonstration runs from 10 a.m. to noon.

A participating vendor will demonstrate the capacity of aftermarket safety devices in cars to help detect location accuracy, collision warnings, blind spots and right-turning cars.

This is part of US DOT’s selection of NYC to be part of the Connected Vehicle Pilot program, where city cars are equipped with the technology.

Elected officials in eastern Queens celebrated John F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday last week with students from PS 46.

The group celebrated at John F. Kennedy Circle, the only street in the city named after the 35th American president.

“Today we commemorate the centennial of the birth of John F. Kennedy. Given today’s political climate, we must remember and celebrate JFK’s spirit of inclusion and his contributions to our country and the world at large,” said Councilman Barry Grodenchik.

Assemblyman David Weprin said JFK inspired millions to get involved and fulfill their civic duties.

“In 2017, with millions of Americans marching for civil rights, equal opportunity and justice, President Kennedy’s message resonates more than ever,” Weprin said.

The Rosedale Memorial Day Parade will be on Monday, May 29 at 10:45 a.m.

It’s sponsored by the Rosedale Civic Association and the Laurelton-Rosedale Legion Hall Post #483.

Grand marshals for the parade are Lee E. Blackmon, a retired U.S. Marine, and Samuel Elliott of the Rosedale Civic Association.

Kick off is at 243rd Street and Mayda Road.

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato unveiled new evacuation signs in southeast Queens earlier this week.

The new signs will direct evacuees to higher ground using a “zone system” of elevation. It’s part of a comprehensive “Know Your Zone” program which is aimed at educating residents about storm dangers in low-lying areas.

“We saw the worst happen in 2012, and we’re still recovering five years later,”Amato said. “I appreciate NYC Emergency Management for their hard work to plan for the next time around, by launching this year-round education program and hopefully changing how we think about preparation and evacuation. I encourage everyone to Know Your Zone and to take advantage of NYC Emergency Management’s other great resources, so that you and your family are as secure as possible during hurricane season.”

Police are investigating a crash on Sunday, May 7 that eventually killed an 89-year-old man from Howard Beach.

Authorities say at about 12:48 a.m., 89-year-old Robert Falk was struck by a car near Cross Bay Boulevard and 160th Avenue.

EMS responded to the scene and took Falk to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a week later.

Upon further investigation by the NYPD’s Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad, Falk was crossing Cross Bay Boulevard when a 2012 Honda Pilot, driven by a 39-year-old man, made a left turn and hit Falk with the front bumper area.

The driver remained at the scene. There are no arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.