Shahnaz Shalom testifies against 100-12 Queens Boulevard impacts

Thank you.

Thank you very much for your time.

And good afternoon, everybody.

My name is Shahnaz Shalom, and I live in Fountain Building.

First, I would like to thank Ms.

Marilyn Solor, our sponsor, for negotiating with Benison Capital Partners in good faith on behalf of Fountain residents.

I admire her professional.

Dedication and diligent effort to support and protect us.

Thank you, Ms.

Hall.

I'm a UFT retiree and also my husband is retired.

We were looking forward to age in place.

Unfortunately, for the past six months, we have been going through very difficult times mentally, knowing a 21-story building will be built.

In front of us, considering our building is only six floor high.

And this tower will be only 50 feet away from our windows, blocking our ambient light and our view permanently.

Besides, there will be more harms to our community, such as overcrowded schools,

overburdened transportation, heavy traffic, losing businesses which provide our necessary daily needs, especially for seniors and disabled.

It is noble that city officials be responsible to provide housing for people who are in need.

But how about protecting the group of people who already have established a decent place to live?

Do they deserve to live in agony?

I hope we

Should I continue?

We, the constituents of Forest Hills, could be protected according to our needs by our elected officials as well.

I appreciate your time.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You may begin.