RCA Newsletter- March/April 2-19

Covering the community of Rosedale

Est. 1946

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Newsletter  March/April 2019

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Dear Rosedale Civic Association Members: Chairman Emeritus Irnel L. Stephen

As your incoming Civic President and Board Chairperson, Elected Officers:
I want to first let you know how humbled I am to have the
opportunity to lead/serve our Civic Association. Let me President & Board Chairperson Emmlynn L. Taylor
extend a special THANK YOU to Marcia A. O’Brien, our
immediate past president as well as Irnel L. Stephen our First Vice President & Zanzana Meacham
Chairman Emeritus for their constant support. Civilian Patrol Leader

A little bit about me, I live in Rosedale and I am married to Board Member Jules Taylor, Jr. Second Vice President Marcia A. O’Brien
We have been married for 18 years and love to work together and serve the community in
which we live. I am a proud Silver Star & 30 year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Secretary Evidelia Boyd
Inc. (Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter). I believe that it is each of our responsibilities to watch out
for each other and take care of our neighbors. Recording Secretary Phillip-Ann Allison

As it relates to Civic priorities for 2019, they are as follows: 1) Ensure that every resident Treasurer Eric Ambrose
of Rosedale becomes aware of the Rosedale Civic Association, what we do, and how
together we can make better the quality of life in our beautiful Rosedale community. Membership Secretary Richard Fox
2) Increase membership via our Newsletters, Facebook Page, General Meetings and
partnerships with other local organizations. 3) Ensure we are offering relevant events Sergeant At Arms Samuel Elliott
throughout the year via meetings, safety, educational, and training programs. Please friend
us on Facebook to stay up to date on all local events www.facebook.com/RCA1946/ Board Members:

I also want to take a moment to introduce and thank the most hardworking Executive Ann English William (Bill) Perkins
Officers and Board Members that will help lead the Association this year. Irnel L. Stephen
(Chairman Emeritus) Zanzana Meacham (1st VP and Civilian Patrol Leader), Marcia A. Gloria Boyce-Charles Jules Taylor, Jr.
O’Brien, (2nd VP and immediate Past-President), Evidelia Boyd (Secretary),
Phillip-Ann Allison (Recording Secretary & Newest Team Member), Eric Ambrose Franck D. Joseph Chaplain:
(Treasurer), Richard Fox (Membership Secretary), Sam Elliott (Sergeant At Arms), Ann
English (Sr. Board Member and Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee), Gloria Boyce- Alfred G. Osbourne
Charles (Board Member), Franck D. Joseph (Board Member), Alfred G. Osbourne (Board
Member and Chair of Quality of Life Committee), William (Bill) Perkins (Board Member, Newsletter Editing Team:
Past President and Chair of Communications Committee), Jules Taylor, Jr. (Co-Chair of the
Fundraising Committee and immediate 2nd Vice-President) and Pastor Vincent Williams Editor in Chief: Emmlynn L. Taylor
(Chaplain).
Principal Contributors:
I welcome you all to share your thoughts and come out and support our meetings
and events. Your membership and your visibility are critical to the growth of our Civic Alfred G. Osbourne Franck D. Joseph
Association. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Irnel L. Stephen Zanzana Meacham

Sincerely, Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs:

Emmlynn L. Taylor Ann English Jules Taylor, Jr.

President & Board Chairperson (2019-2020) Highlights in This Issue:
Rosedale Civic Association, Inc.
From the President’s Desk Pg. 1
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You’re Invited/Join Us (Public Swearing) Pg. 2

Parenting, Financial & New Series Pg. 3-5

Thank You to the Women of Rosedale Pg. 6

Congratulations to our Very Own/Save the Date Pg. 7-9

105th Precinct General Info & NCO Contact Pg. 10-12

Just Sharing …. Important Info, Safety, etc. Pg. 13-18

Community Assistance Request Form Pg. 19

March 2019 & April 2019 Civic Meetings & Topics

Members, please find below the upcoming Civic meeting agenda topics and guest presenters. Please make sure
that you spread the word to your friends and neighbors and encourage them to come out and join us.

Meeting Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Meeting Location: Throop Memorial Presbyterian Church

140-17 243rd Street, Rosedale, NY 11422
(at north-east corner of Memphis Avenue & 243rd Street
Entrance on 243rd Street)

 Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Meeting Agenda:

 Special General Membership Meeting
 Public Swearing-in of 2019 Officers
 Annual Traditional Reception Thereafter
 Members, Friends and Guests are Welcome

 Tuesday April 30, 2019 Meeting Agenda:

 Rosedale Civic General Membership Meeting
 Guest Speakers:
 Elder Care Law by Elder Care Specialist Lawyer
 NYC Dept of Design & Construction Report on Rosedale Major NYC/DDC projects
[current, about to start, being planned or in study phases]

JOIN US - TUESDAY, March 26, 2019
Rosedale Civic Association, Inc. Extraordinary Convocation

for the
Special March General Membership Meeting
Public Swearing of 2019 Elected Executive Officers

Starting at 8:00 P.M. SHARP
Traditional Annual Reception to Follow

Food, Drinks, Fellowship

Members, Friends and Guests are Welcome

At the Lower Auditorium of Throop Memorial Presbyterian Church of Rosedale
140-17 243rd Street [NE Corner of Memphis Avenue & 243rd Street]

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CONTINUATION OF THE

By: Irnel L. Stephen, MSW, MPA, LCSW-R
Chairman Emeritus, Rosedale Civic Association

Continuing Critical Importance of Parental Involvement
in the Children’s Elementary, Middle / Junior High and High Schools and

The Increasing Challenges of Mounting Encumbrances [PART ONE]

Changing times always bring about changing needs, and consequently neighborhoods undergo periodic demographic
changes. These planned and unexpected developments in our evolving society also cause both wanted adjustments or forced
accommodations, while new concepts are formulated in order to address effectively the eternal fundamental necessity of
raising and educating children.

In my generation, the generations before and immediately after, there was the saying “Parents are the first teachers”.
Generally the few exceptions included the very wealthy and some of the power-couples in business, commerce, entertain-
ment and politics who had space in their mansions for “governesses” or “au pairs” (young adults from western Europe and
few Caribbean nations) to raise their children, or who preferred the alternative course of having their children raised away
from home, by others in expensive boarding schools.

In 2019 “Parents are the first teachers” is no longer a “truism”. When this once commonly used saying is mentioned, one
must quickly add new necessary complementary caveats since in the 2010’s parents –whether biological, foster, adoptive,
and parenting figures involving relatives, family friends etc.-- have less and lesser amounts of “daytime” encounters with
their children within the clearly delineated formative period from birth to 6 years of age.

Currently children are placed in licensed and arranged non-licensed daycare programs, in certified structured early childhood
centers as early as 20 days after birth; and now Monday through Friday constitutes only the core operating days, since
there is an increasing number of Daycare Centers and Early Childhood programs operating on Saturdays, with few also
beginning to offer limited services on Sundays in order to assist some parents scheduled to work on weekend without any
readily available intra-family help.

Additionally, to accommodate parents having to commute to and from work, most Daycare Programs, Early Childhood
Centers, Kindergarten and Elementary Schools have “ early drop off” starting at 5:30 a.m. and “late pick-up” going up to 7:00
p.m., with many infants and toddlers enrolled in both.

From the Elementary School level, there are observations that parental involvement has been decreasing in relation to the
very important areas of school programming, curriculum, operational policies and management.

Most parents invoke non-availability of enough time as they talk about the numerous duties at home and the mandatory job
responsibilities in the workplace. Indeed, in addition to the marked reduction of “daytime interactive bonding contacts”
with their infant and toddler children, today’s parents have to deal with specific multiple other types and more varied forms
of encumbrances that their parents did not experience, particularly in situations of two or more children attending different
schools.

With the rapid pace of technological advances, there is inherent urgency of educating today’s children for the jobs of the
future. The children need the necessarily essential skills so that as adults they can be adequately prepared to be productive
citizens. The children have to learn, with emphasis, to understand fully the studied materials in order to apply them
appropriately and use adequately the related concepts effectively and efficiently.

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Parenting Series Continued
Encouragement and active support from parents or parental figures have significant positive impact. Consequently parental
involvement in Elementary, Middle/Junior High and High Schools continues to be extremely important and quite
necessary in many cases.
Can one have enough useful functioning roles or possible instances of positive interventions by SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(S),
SCHOOL OR ACADEMY BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, THE LOCAL CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, CHURCH / SYNAGOGUE / TEMPLE SOCIAL
OUTREACH PROGRAMS to assist parents (willing or reluctant) towards meaningful parental involvement?
In the context of this article I refer to “parental involvement” in relation to the parents, and “parental engagement” in regard
to the activities of all individuals or groups working with the parents to become involved or more involved.
Situations of effectiveness and /or counter productiveness of “engagement efforts” will be thoroughly analyzed in Part Two
(II) : what has already worked or what can be tried at the Elementary School level or in the Junior High or High School
levels. Your interactive participation is appreciated. Therefore please feel free to forward your comments, suggestions,
documented facts or anecdotes.
TO BE CONTINUED

Irnel L. Stephen, MSW, MPA, LCSW-R

Chairman Emeritus, Rosedale Civic Association

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Financial Planning For Families and Individuals Series
Family Finances: Q&A with a Financial Advisor

By Alfred G. Osbourne CFP®, CLU®, CRPC®, CPA, MBA
Member, Rosedale Civic Association Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services

Don’t Make These Mistakes

with Managing Your Taxes

If you follow the news, you may be hearing about how recent changes in the tax code may impact how much
Americans receive as a tax refund this year. With tax filing season upon us, now is the time to analyze your tax
bill. Whether you end up owing money or receiving a refund, here are four mistakes you want to watch out for
as you prepare your taxes:

Mistake #1: Filing taxes the same way each year. Tax laws are subject to change, so it’s important to do
your research before filing your tax return. This is particularly true this tax season. At the end of 2017,
sweeping federal tax reform legislation made, in part, significant changes to individual income tax provisions
that are generally first effective for your 2018 federal income tax return. Prioritize reviewing the changes and
consider discussing your situation with a tax professional.

Mistake #2: Ignoring the size of tax overpayment. A large tax refund may indicate you had more
of your income than necessary withheld from your wages in 2018. Consult a tax professional to determine
whether you should adjust the allowances you claim on Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance
Certificate, so that you keep more of your paycheck upfront. Increasing your cash flow throughout the year can
give you the chance to save or invest money earlier and on a regular basis, which in turn can provide you the
potential to earn compound interest.

Mistake #3: Treating a refund like an unexpected windfall. If you receive a refund it is more than a
pleasant surprise – it’s income you’ve worked hard to earn. Decide what to do with your refund using the same
diligence you apply to your regular paycheck.

Mistake #4: Failing to invest in yourself. Receiving a refund is an opportunity to make progress on one
or more of your financial goals. For example, you could save the money in a retirement account or college
savings plan. Or, you could spend it on a long-term care insurance policy or the down payment on a vacation
home.

For more tips and tricks on how to manage your taxes and use a potential tax refund wisely, consult a financial
advisor and tax professional in your area.

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Alfred G. Osbourne, CFP®, CLU®, CRPC®, CPA, MBA, is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in East Meadow, NY. He specializes in fee
-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for over 30 years. To contact him, (516) 861-3528, 90 Merrick Ave-
nue, Suite 105, East Meadow, NY 11554.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their
specific situation.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.

© 2018 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 2329881 (Approved until 12/2020)

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We have the most wonderful and hard working board
members and community partners who are always looking
at ways to give back and make Rosedale the best place to
live. Even though none of us do what we do for the
accolades, it is nice to be recognized and get our flowers
while we are still her on earth.
Job well done to Detective Jovoda Cooper (105th Precinct),
Emmlynn L. Taylor (RCA President & Board Chairperson),
Al Osbourne (Rosedale Civic Association Board Member) and
all the other community leaders being honored. Please come
out and show them how much we love and appreciate them.
We thank you for giving of your time, talent and treasure!

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ROSEDALE 2019 WEEKEND WALKS

Sponsored by NYC-DOT & The Rosedale Civic Association, Inc.
In collaboration with Councilman Donovan Richards’ Office,
MARLS [Merchant Association RLS] and The Rosedale Lions Club

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NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING
PROTECTING AND CONNECTING

Neighborhood Policing and its Goals
Neighborhood Policing is the cornerstone of today’s New York City Police Department (NYPD). It’s a comprehensive
crime-fighting strategy, built on improved communication and collaboration between police officers and community
residents. Neighborhood Policing works to accomplish three core goals: to continue reducing crime; to promote trust and
respect; and to solve problems collaboratively, both within the department and with neighborhood residents. It is also a way
of improving police morale as officers engage with the more challenging and satisfying task of solving problems and fighting
crime at the sector level.

The 105th Precinct serves the easternmost portion of Queens. Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Rosedale,
Springfield Gardens, Bellerose, Glen Oaks, New Hyde Park, and Floral Park comprise the area covered by the precinct.

The NYPD is online and on social media as stated below.
Twitter: @NYPD105Pct
Facebook:www.facebook.com/NYPD105pct
Website:
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/105th-precinct.page

Thank you for your time and attention.

Deputy Inspector Neteis Gilbert
Commanding Officer

105th Precinct

Community Council

President: Rose Funderburk
Meetings: Community Council meetings typically take place on the last Wednesday

of each month at 7:00 PM in the precinct.

You are encouraged to contact your NCO’s directly:

Neighborhood Coordination Officers, or NCOs, are your local problem solvers. They spend all their
working hours within the confines of their assigned sectors, actively engaging with local community
members and residents. They get to know the neighborhood, its people, and its problems extremely
well.

NCO Adam NCO Boy
Officer Luis Benzant Officer Christopher Kissane
Cell: (917) 603-0881 Cell: (917) 742-4918
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Officer Kurt Benjamin Officer Lonell Patrick
Cell: (929) 256-0694 Cell: (917) 854-5287
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Come out and Join the Rosedale Wanderers

on 3 Exciting Trips
Spaces on the buses fill up fast, if you are interested, contact

Ann English at (718) 276-0016

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
Cost: $90.00 ~ Bus Departs: TBA ~ Payment Due On or Before June 10th
African American Burial Grounds in NYC, Lunch at Unos in Long Island City, Trip to Louis Armstrong Home & Gardens

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019
Cost: $106.00 ~ Bus Departs: TBA ~ Payment Due On or Before June 30th

Summer Concert, starring Michael Amante at Westbury
Includes: Dinner at Verdis Meal (meal of choice) Chicken Piccata, Pork Chop Pizzaiola, Filet of Sole

Choice needed in advance

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019
Cost: $50.00 w/$30.00 Slot Play ~ Bus Departs: 9:00 a.m. Sharp ~ Payment Due On or Before July 10th

Sands Casino Trip
Includes: 6 Hour Stay at Casino

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St. Pius X Church RC Church

148-10 249th Street | Rosedale, NY 11422

Open Weekdays & Weekends
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Saturday
2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

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SNAP [SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS]
Providing for the Needs of Senior Citizens in Queens

www.snapqueens
Main Phone (718) 454-2100

SNAP Brookville Neighborhood Senior Center
Phone (718) 525-8899
SERVING ROSEDALE AND LAURELTON COMMUNITIES
1 Cross Island Plaza, Lower Level
Entrance from Merrick Blvd. and 242nd Street, Rosedale, NY 11422
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
 Delicious Breakfast and Lunch
 Stimulating Classes in:

 Arts and Culture
 Technology (Several levels of Computer classes)
 Health and Wellness
 Recreational Activities
 Case Assistance
 Support Groups
 Fun Filled Trips
 Informative Guest Speakers
 Volunteer Opportunities
 Transportation

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT
SNAP BROOKVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

AVOID THE EXORBITANT HIGH FEES
THE PRIVATE STRUCTURED SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS

CHARGE SENIORS DIRECTLY OR AGGRESSIVELY BILL
THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

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Local School Options for your Children!

DISSATISFIED WITH LARGE CLASS SIZES AT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL?

CALL US AT (718) 525-6884
Tuition Starts at $4100 Per Year

Christ Lutheran School
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Small Classes ~ After School Care Program
Liberal Tuition Payment Plans Available ~ Very Competitive Tuition Prices
French Language, Art ~ Computer Programs
248-01 Francis Lewis Blvd • Rosedale, New York 11422
FOR INFORMATION AND “OPEN HOUSE DATES” CALL (718) 525-6884

QUALITY EDUCATION IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT

St. Clare Catholic Academy
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
PARTICIPANT IN THE NYC FREE UNIVERSAL PRE-K FOR ALL
137-25 Brookville Blvd. • Rosedale, New York 11422
Located in the campus of the former St. Clare Parish School, the St. Clare Catholic Academy
is the regional elementary and middle school open to children residing within:
St Clare Catholic Parish of Main Rosedale and Eastern Laurelton;
St Pius X Catholic Parish of South-Rosedale and Eastern part of Brookville; Mary Madaglena Catholic Parish of
Central Laurelton; Christ the King Catholic Parish of Springfield Gardens and Western part of Brookville.

Children of all faiths are accepted at the St. Clare Catholic Academy
Small classes, Early Morning Drop in Program starting at 7:00 a.m. and

After School Care Program regularly till 6:30 p.m.,
FOR INFORMATION AND “OPEN HOUSE DATES” CALL (718) 528-7174
Website: http: stclarecatholicacademy.org • Facebook: SCCARosedale • Twitter: WERSCCA

Join and Lend an Extra Set of Hands

JOIN THE ROSEDALE CIVILIAN PATROL
 Help Us Make A Difference
 CALL US AT (718) 978-4735 FOR MORE INFORMATION .
 The Rosedale Civilian Patrol is seeking members to patrol our streets and be the eyes and ears of the NYPD.
 All patrol members are trained by the NYPD and ride in teams. Help make a difference in our neighborhood.
 The Civilian Patrol usually meets one hour before the Rosedale Civic Association, on the last Tuesday of the
month (except July, August, and December), at the Throop Memorial Presbyterian Church.

JOIN THE ROSEDALE WANDERERS:
 Anyone can join The Rosedale Wanderers; any age is welcome.
 If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Ann English at (718) 276-0016.
 We meet at THE ROSEDALE/LAURELTON AMERICAN LEGION HALL (Brookville Blvd and 135th Avenue) on
the third Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
 Dues for the year are $10.00. Come to your first meeting as our guest and join us for coffee and cake.

2019 Civic Membership Dues
$12 per household

Please remember to pay your membership dues.
Thank you for your support!

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Please Support Those Who Support Us!

Rosedale Lance Wine and Liquors/Crazy Arnie's Beverages
Community
658 Rockaway Turnpike
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 218-3811

[email protected]  www.crazyarnies.com
(Across from Party City on Rockaway Tpk.)

OPEN 7 Days a Week
Mon.-Sat. 8:00-7:00/Sun. 9:00-4:30

One Stop Shop for all your Beverage needs.

Conveniently Located with Plenty of Parking

We offer wholesale prices without any membership fees.
Family Owned & Operated

Come & Visit us Today … Ask for Lance!

Rosedale Auto Parts

147-36 Brookville Blvd.
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 276-4260

Bruce Gallub, Howie Gallub
Kenny Gallub

We are a family owned business in Rosedale for 18 years. Our reputation is very
important. We have been in the automotive wholesale and retail business for
over 44 years. Our entire family grew up in Rosedale until 1985. We played
Rosedale little league and also played football for the Rosedale Jets.

We sponsor the Rosedale Little league and are involved in the community. Our
prices are very competitive to the big box stores and we will match or beat

reasonable prices. Thanks for the support from our community.
www.facebook.com/Rosedaleautoparts1998

Dasmin Lane
Associate Real Estate Broker
HomeSmart Cross Island
242-14 Merrick Blvd.
Rosedale, NY 11422

(917) 907-4718 Mobile
(718) 341-9800 Office
(718) 341-9565 Fax

[email protected]
www.homesmartcrossisland.com

When it comes to Renting, Selling or Buying a Home,
Let Dasmin Lane be Your Agent!

Put my experience, knowledge
and professionalism to work for you.

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Post Office Box 220116 U.S. POSTAGE
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JAMAICA, NEW YORK

PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO JOIN THE ROSEDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION OR TO ENROLL YOUR NEIGHBOR

MAIL TO: USE THIS FORM TO RENEW YOUR
The Rosedale Civic Association MEMBERSHIP BY CHECKING HERE ->
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Rosedale, New York 11422-0116

YES! I would like to join the Rosedale Civic Association. My family dues of $12.00 per year includes my subscription

to the newsletter, and allows me to attend monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of the month, at THROOP

MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, on 243rd Street and Memphis Avenue, at 8:00 p.m. (PLEASE PRINT)

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