A useful guide at your fingertips of reliable business for Adults 50 Years & Older Southeast Queens JSPOA NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) -1-
Home Improvement Contractor Tip Card Before You Hire a Contractor 1. Identify the full home improvement project. 2. Shop around. 3. Know what permits are needed. www.dos.state.ny.us 4. Get references and check them at the Better Business Bureau by visiting http://www.bbb.org. 5. Get proof of insurance. 6. Check licenses. 7. Never pay the full price up front. 8. Get everything in writing. 9. Know where your payments are going. 10. Never do business with a contractor who is unwilling to abide by any of these conditions. Check the Attorney General s website: www.nyknowyourcontractor.com Attorney General s Local Regional Office call 800-771-7755 or visit www.oag.state.ny.us -1-
Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC), sponsored by Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults (JSPOA) helps people 50 years old and over who live independently in one and two family homes in Southeast Queens. This reference book is a result of a survey of NNORC homeowners seeking reliable and affordable service people to help meet their needs. The people and companies in this guide were recommended by your neighbors and friends. They are not endorsed by NNORC, but have been used with satisfaction by the people who recommended them. NNORC also provides assistance with Social Services including Medicaid, Food Stamps, HEAP (help with utility bills), Real Estate Tax Exemptions and Weatherization. For more information Call a NNORC Representative at (718) 657-6639 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contractors Electricians..5 Gardening/Landscaping..5 & 6 Housekeeping...6 & 7 Legal...7 Minor House Repairs.8, 9 & 10 NYC Minor Repair Programs...11 Plumbers 11&12-3 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Numbers Benefits 12, 13, 14 & 15 Board of Elections.26 Car Service...15 & 16 Emergency Information..27 Health Information Card.28 Hospitals 16 & 17 Nursing Homes..17 & 18 Pharmacies..25 Police Precincts...26 Senior Centers.18,19, 20 & 21 Senior Organizations.21 & 22 Senior Programs...22, 23 & 24-4 -
Electricians Bernie McCann Electric Bernie McCann 140-14 Springfield Boulevard Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (718) 276-1000 License #009376 Cole Electric Cole 219-05 Merrick Boulevard Laurelton, NY 11413 (718) 276-3905 or (718) 801-4208 Fax: (718) 276-3936 License #1164209 Gardening and Landscaping Aaron Smith 116-38 228th Street Cambria Heights, NY 11411 (718) 464-7207 A&J Martin Services 119-03 Springfield Boulevard Cambria Heights, NY 11411 (718) 527-7654 - 5 -
Gardening and Landscaping Alexander Complete Landscaping, Tree Removal & Fencing located in Kew Gardens. (718) 380-5495/Cell (917) 642-8036 Joe Hinton (718) 454-9236 Project P.U. Donald Murray (718) 350-1415 $10/Hour - Snow Removal Housekeeping Victoria Bower 130-12 125th Street Jamaica, NY 11420 (718) 925-1291 Ms. Florence Dawson (718) 776-0568 Ms. Gloria Miller (718) 322-9273 - 6 -
Housekeeping EMC Cleaning Service Eddy Marc-Charles(Light & Heavy Housecleaning) Free Assessment Starts at $70.00 224-08 Linden Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11411 (718) 949-3100/ Fax (718) 949-3101 Web site: www.emccleaning.com Email: service@emccleaning.com Legal JASA/Queens Legal Services for the Elderly 97-77 Queens Boulevard Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 286-1500 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Fax: (718) 275-5352 Saint John s University School of Law Elder Law Clinic Professor Ann Goldweber 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) (718) 990-6689 Fax: (718) 990-1961 Eligibility Call: (718) 286-1500 - 7 -
Minor House Repairs George Beckford Handyman (718) 529-6011 Richard Colon Handyman Specialty: Carpentry, Painting and Home Repairs (No Electrical) (718) 413-3879 Samuel Guthrie General Repairs 130-60 228th Street Laurelton, NY 11413 (718) 528-8368 Lifestyle Construction & Building Maintenance Co. Carpentry, Taping, Painting & General Repairs Dennis Hart 113-07 204th Street St Albans, NY 11412 License #890638 (718) 464-9892/Fax (718) 464-9892 Email: breshea@msn.com - 8 -
Minor House Repairs Lucas Kent Home Improvement General Construction & Home Improvement Lucas Kent 165-19 116th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 523-5844 License #1107960 Milton Williams Handyman 108-11 164th Place Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 297-3609 Nathan s Home Service Home Repairs and Snow Removal Nathan Bracy 174-15 Murdock Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 657-0416 PJ s Home Improvement Phillip F. Joseph 20 Eagle Street Selden, NY 11784 License #4419 (646) 207-4421 Fax # (631) 696-1189 - 9 -
Minor House Repairs Rupert Shaw Handyman 226-22 Mentone Avenue Laurelton, NY 11413 (718) 712-8507 or (917) 670-0355 Vic Demolition Victor Rivera 107-66 166th Street, New York 11433 (718) 657-0027 Range: $100-$150 a day Weber Carpentry & Home Improvements Corp. Donald C.R. Weber 163-46 95th Street Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 323-9797 License #1001786 (BBB) www.webercarpentry.com New York City Minor Repair Programs New York Foundation for Senior Citizens 11 Park Place -14 th Floor New York, NY 10007-10 -
New York City Minor Repair Programs (New York Foundation for Senior Citizens-continued) Type of work: Weatherization, Carpentry, Plumbing, Cutter, Masonry, Electrical, Home Energy Assistance and Misc. Minor Repairs (Monday to Friday-9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) (212) 962-7655/53 Met Council Project Metropair Free Minor Repair Services, including Installing Locks, Window Gates, Smoke Alarms and Bathroom Grab Bars, etc. (212) 453-9542 Plumbers Dundee Plumbing & Heating Robert 80-18 Surrey Place Jamaica Estates, NY 11432 (718) 969-7406 License #000415 Tow Brothers Construction Estivin Clairvil 147-40 110th Road Jamaica, NY 1143 License #1237899 (646) 423-7578 (718) 297-3317 - 11 -
Plumbers Byrne & Sons Bernard Allaire 246-14 Francis Lewis Boulevard Rosedale, NY 11422 (718) 525-6600 License #001049_ Benefits Food Stamp Office 165-08 88th Avenue Jamaica, NY (718)883-8356 Meals on Wheels Southwest Queens Catholic Charities 87-04 88th Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 (718) 847-9200 Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy 88-28 Parsons Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432 Pick-up & deliver medication and other pharmaceutical needs Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (718) 297-1345/ Fax (718) 297-1372 - 12 -
Benefits New York City Transit Reduced Fare Program (718) 243-4999 Pills-On-Wheels (POW) 143-03 Hillside Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435 POW offers a fast, reliable, free pick-up and delivery service for your health care needs. Medication and dose reminders, Durable Medical Equipment supplies for patients, nurses and families info@pillsonwheelsnyc.com (718) 526-0310/ Fax (718) 206-2337 Visiting Nurse Service of NY Acute Care Services: The Acute Care Program serves people 18 years of age and older who need short term home health care, usually after a hospitalization or change in medical condition. Our professional staff under direction from the physician, provides skilled nursing, home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social work. - 13 -
Benefits (VNS- continued) These services are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, many managed care companies and private insurance. Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) or Nursing Home Without Walls: The goal of this program is to help the chronically ill and disabled who require longterm health care to continue to live in the community. A multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, therapists and home health aides provide services to people over 18, who qualify for these services and have or are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. VNS Choice Managed Long Term Care (MLTC): VNS Choice is a program for frail older adults who wish to remain at home but require ongoing assistance. The program includes home, community, facility-based long term care and health related services. Members keep their own doctors and work with a multidisciplinary team that fosters independence. Those eligible for a nursing home level of care are 65+ years - 14 -
Benefits (VNS- continued) of age, eligible for Medicaid and can safely remain at home are candidates for this program. Access Services Call: 1-888-VNS-1-CALL 1-888-867-1225 or 212-609-7300 Car Service Access-A-Ride (Must be approved for service) (877) 337-2017 Big D Royal Car Service 117-02 Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 481-8901 Danny s Car Service (718) 528-3434 JSPOA Transportation for Medical Appointments (718) 657-6505 Mr. Neil Blake Mr. William Johnson - 15 -
Car Service Nu Nu Car Service 169-25 137 th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 525-2943 Personal Touch Car Service 116-34 Springfield Boulevard Cambria Heights, NY 11411 (718) 528-6100 Hospitals Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 89-00 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 206-6000 New York Hospital of Queens 56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 670-1231 North Shore/Long Island Jewish Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 562-0100 - 16 -
Hospitals Queens Hospital Center 82-70 164 th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 883-3000 Nursing Homes Chapin Home for the Aging 165-01 Chapin Parkway Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 739-2523 Highland Care Center 91-31 175th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 657-6363 Hillside Manor Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center 182-15 Hillside Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 291-8200 Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 164-11 Chapin Parkway - 17 -
Nursing Homes (Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center continued) Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 298-7800 Silver Crest 144-45 87th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435 (718) 480-4000 Home Care Expanded In Home Services Dept. of Aging 311 Senior Centers Allen Community Senior Center 166-01 Linden Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 658-0980 Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizen Center 220-01 Linden Boulevard Cambria Heights, NY 11411 (718) 528-8238 - 18 -
Senior Centers Brooks Senior Center 143-22 109 th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435 (718) 291-3935 Laurelton/Rosedale Senior Center 133-21 232nd Street Laurelton, NY 11413 (718) 527-7577 Robert Couche Senior Center 137-57 Farmers Boulevard Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 (718) 978-8352 Rochdale Senior Center 169-65 137th Avenue #23 Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 525-2800 SNAP/Rosedale Senior Center 133-33 Brookville Blvd. Suite LL3 Rosedale, NY 11422 (718) 525-8899 - 19 -
Senior Centers JSPOA Conlon Community Center 92-33 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 657-6540 Foster/Laurie Senior Center 199-10 112th Avenue Hollis, NY 11412 (718) 468-1888 Friendship Center (at Conlon Community Center) 92-33 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 657-6544 Rockaway Boulevard Senior Center 123-10 143rd Street Jamaica, NY 11436 (718) 657-6468 South Jamaica Senior Center 107-60 159th Street Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 657-6410 - 20 -
Senior Centers Theodora G. Jackson Center 92-47 165th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 657-6581 Senior Organizations AARP Offers tax-aide, fights for senior issues, money management, health issues, leisure, etc. Main Telephone: 1-888-687-2277 (M-F) Web site: www.aarp.org Chapter: Grace Parish House 155-24 90 th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432 Meeting Days: 2 nd Thursday (12:00 Noon) Closed: July-August IPRO (Independent, not-for-profit corporation committed to assessing and improving the value of health care services received by consumers through the use of innovative methods and technologies) Hearing impaired (TTY) 1 866-446-3507 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 1 800-331-7767-21 -
Senior Organizations Jamaica YMCA Offers senior programs 89-25 Parsons Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 739-6600 Senior Programs EmPower New York Cost effective electric reduction measures, lighting and refrigerator replacements and performance strategies such as insulation and health and safety measures. (877) NYSMART EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) Saves money on the cost of most prescription drugs. (800) 332-3742 HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Helps low-income homeowners and renters pay bills for heating and/or utilities, equipment and repairs. (800) 692-0557 - 22 -
Senior Programs Heat Line: (212) 331-3150 HRA/DSS Info line: (877) 472-8411 The Parodneck Foundation s SCHAP (Senior Citizen Homeowner Assistance Program) Provides home repair funds for qualified senior homeowners at no or low interest loans with extensive construction monitoring of the funded home repairs, foreclosure counseling and default intervention for unaffordable mortgage loans. Call (212) 431-9700 Ext. 300 www.parodneckfoundation.org Prescription Drug Assistance Programs (Partnership for Prescription Assistance) Helps qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage to get medicine through public and private programs. Some are free or nearly free for eligible patients. (888) 477-2669 Website www.pparx.org - 23 -
Senior Programs Safelink WirelessGovernment supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Go to website and fill out application) www.safelinkwireless.com or call 1 800-977-3768 STAR School Tax Relief Provides an exemption from the school portion of property taxes for all New Yorkers that own (one, two & three family homes) occupied primary residence. (866) 358-2511 WRAP (Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program) Provide low-income elderly with free home energy services designed to lower their energy bills. (212) 442-3055 - 24 -
Pharmacies Open 24 Hours/Deliver Medication Pharmacy Address Telephone# Deliver Meds. 24 Hr. Bowrey's Pharmacy 224-12 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, 718 276-7106 Yes No CVS Duane Reade *Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy Rite Aid Rite Aid (Rochdale Village) *Sutphin Drugs (Pills on NY 11413 100-02 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375 107-16 Continental Ave. & Austin St., Queens, NY 88-28 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 158-02 Union Turnpike/Parsons Blvd. Flushing, NY 11366 165-02 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434 143-03 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11435 Wheels) Walgreens 127-04 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434 * See more info in Benefits - 25-718 520-2334 718 793-2905 (718) 297-1345/Fax (718) 297-1372 718 380-8259 718 525-7642 (718) 526-0310/ Fax (718) 206-2337 718 978-4458 Yes, shipping charge No Yes Free No No Yes Free No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes
Police Precincts 103 rd Precinct 168-02 91 Avenue. Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 657-8181 105 th Precinct 92-08 222nd Street. Queens Village, NY 11428 (718) 776-9090 106 th Precinct 103-51 101 Street. Jamaica, NY 11417 (718) 845-2211 113 th Precinct 167-02 Baisley Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 712-7733 Queens County Board of Elections 126-06 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Phone: 718-730-6730-26 -
IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES CALL 911: When you are in immediate danger or witness a crime in progress. For a serious injury or medical condition. Any other situation needing urgent attention. Emergency Telephone Tips: If you call 911, specify the type of emergency (fire, medical, police) and be prepared to answer questions. During a medical emergency, turn a light on so that emergency responders can find your home. During emergencies, use the telephone only when absolutely necessary to keep the lines free for emergency calls. Call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115): When you need access to non-emergency services Information about City government programs. - 27 -
HEALTH INFORMATION CARD Emergency Contact: Relationship: Address: City: State: Zip: Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: Doctor s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Pharmacist s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Special Conditions: Medications: Allergies: Communication/Devices/Equipment/Other: - 28 -
Reminder to Seniors
Generously funded by the office of Councilman Leroy Comrie District 27 Tel. (718) 776-3700
Theodora G. Jackson Adult Center 92-47 165 th Street Jamaica, NY 11433