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A new self-parking garage operated by artificial intelligence (AI) has opened in the Ditmars section of Astoria — the first of its kind in the borough, according to its operators. The garage, which has 96 car spaces, is located at The Rowan, a newly developed mixed-use condominium building at 21-21 31st St. Drivers can park their vehicle on the ground floor of the garage, and then an automated moving platform takes it underground and positions it into a car space. The artificial intelligence component of the system analyzes customer driving habits such as what time they typically pick up their vehicle on a given day. The AI then instructs the system to move the vehicle to the front of the line so that when customers return to the garage, their cars will be faster to retrieve, according to RockFarmer Properties, the Little Neck-based developer behind The Rowan. The high-tech garage also saves time for drivers in other ways since they don’t need to find a vacant space themselves, while it also means that more vehicles can be packed into the garage compared to regular garages. “The future of parking has arrived in Queens,” said John Petras, the co-founder of RockFarmer Properties. “As a developer, I think the automated system is a game-changer.” Petras said the design of the garage, coupled with its AI system, allowed RockFarmer to create an extra 50 vehicle spaces and increase retail space size at the property. “It’s a huge advantage to know you can drive to your doctor’s appointment or shop for groceries without having to worry about public transportation or paying for a taxi. We are excited to see how the system changes people’s habits; it really revolutionizes parking.” Petras also said that vehicles are also safe from being dented or hit by other vehicles since they are all assigned an exclusive platform and are not driven by anyone. The AI system is designed by U-tron, a New Jersey-based parking solutions company. Drivers park their vehicles on a platform in the parking bay, where the car is then automatically scanned and measured to determine its size and shape. The vehicle is then transferred via the platform to its designated parking space via an automated lift. Drivers then use an app or an electronic ticket system at a kiosk to request and retrieve their vehicle. The automated mechanism then returns the car to one of two parking bays at the garage. The bays are located at the rear of The Rowan. The garage is open 24/7 and comes with round-the-clock video surveillance while vehicles are also safeguarded from elements, such as snow, rain, wind and extreme temperatures, Petras said. The automated system means that less fuel is also used during parking, he said. GGMC Parking, a Manhattan-based parking garage provider, is managing and operating the automated garage. The company has more than 20 locations throughout the city. GGMC Parking is offering a special introductory rate of $149.00 on all monthly contracts signed through May 31. For more information, call (929) 349-6515 or email [email protected]. https://astoriapost.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-parking-garage-opens-in-astoria-first-of-its-kind-in-queens

You're never too old for sex! A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles welcomed three new hatchlings to the world at the Houston Zoo. Mr. Pickles, a critically endangered reptile from Madagascar, became a new father after a vigilant keeper spotted the eggs just in time. Although he’s been together with Mrs. Pickles for 27 years, the two only ever had one hatchling in 1997, as tortoises don’t often reproduce, the zoo said. That is until the birth of their three new children, aptly named Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeño. Officials noted the extra excitement around the newborns given Mr. Pickles exceptional rarity among his kind. “These little Pickles are a big ‘dill’ for radiated tortoise genetics as their father is the most genetically valuable radiated tortoise in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” Zoo officials said in a statement. The big discovery occurred earlier this year when a herpetology keeper spotted eggs lying near Mrs. Pickles one night as the zoo was closing. The eggs were then taken in for incubation to mimic the hatching conditions of the reptiles’ native Madagascar. Houston Zoo officials noted that if not for the vigilant zookeeper, the babies may not have been born. The newborns will be kept at the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House until they’re old enough to be reunited with their parents. Radiated tortoises are native to the brushlands, thorn forests and woodlands of southern Madagascar, with recorded lifespans of up to 188 years, which would classify Mr. Pickles as a middle-aged tortoise. The species is classified as endangered due to humans collecting and selling them as part of an illegal pet trade. The new trio is named Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeño.

It seems like I read about a fire almost daily, and a death monthly. My building just issued a notice with warnings about the potential dangers of keeping bikes with them on the premises. https://www.amny.com/news/queens-delivery-worker-victim-e-bike-battery-fire-homeless/ ‘He lost everything’: Queens delivery worker recounts harrowing moment e-bike battery burned his flesh, left him homeless Gabriel Dolores, a Mexican native and delivery worker residing in Corona, Queens, recently purchased a second-hand lithium-ion battery through Amazon in order to continue his job with Relay. It didn’t take long before disaster struck, and his life was forever altered. According to FDNY sources, 60 firefighters and EMS personnel rushed to Dolores’ 96th Street residence in Corona, Queens at 6:34 a.m. While the fire was placed under control in under 30 minutes, he was whisked to Harlem Hospital with second degree burns. “He is very sad because he lost everything. He lost his phone and he lost whatever he had in his room. His clothing, all of the important papers. He lost everything. Basically, right now he doesn’t even have underwear. It’s an unfortunate situation for him but he said he is grateful he is alive,” Jose Rodrigo Nevares Castilla said, a member of Dario De Los Delivery Boys, who helped provide translated details the dire situation. E-bike fires have been tearing through New York City like a knife through hot butter, leaving destruction, charred apartments, and broken hearts in their wake. Resulting from relatively small Lithium-ion batteries, these power sources have a big impact on the lives of e-bike owners and their neighbors when these devices explode into fireballs. In a conversation with amNewYork Metro, Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Flynn said that the batteries can explode while both on and off charge. He also recommended owners only use batteries that are paired with its designated bike. Dolores’ injuries came just days before Mayor Eric Adams signed a new package of legislation into law aiming to combat the sale and distribution of second-hand lithium-ion batteries across the city. Left in severe pain and without medical insurance, a home or spare clothing, Dolores is currently staying at the Airway Inn near LaGuardia airport. Although the battery was not the same brand as his E-bike, he believed he did his research and purchased a certified product. Dolores is also critical of the way in which Amazon delivered the product and is worried it may have been banged around and even cracked during the delivery process. “They don’t care about their packages,” Nevares Castilla said. With almost nothing left to his name, Dolores is accepting donations through Zelle to help him get back on his feet. For more information, contact 347-242-9365. https://qns.com/2023/03/fdny-rescues-woman-and-her-dogs-from-jamaica-house-fire-believed-to-be-sparked-by-exploding-e-bike-battery/ FDNY rescues woman and her dogs from Jamaica house fire believed to be sparked by exploding e-bike battery Firefighters rescued a woman and several of her dogs from a house fire in Jamaica Monday afternoon and, once again, an exploding lithium-ion battery on an e-bike is suspected of sparking the blaze, according to FDNY. The fire broke out in the cellar of the two-story home at 111-12 153 Rd. at around 3:38 p.m. on March 20 and rapidly spread throughout the two-story residence just east of Sutphin Boulevard. EMS rushed the woman to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for treatment and several dogs were rescued during the blaze and carried away by the woman’s neighbors. The house fire broke out just hours after Mayor Eric Adams signed five pieces of legislation into law that will help reduce fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The mayor’s plan focuses on four key areas: Promoting and incentivizing safe battery use Increasing education and outreach to electric micro-mobility users Advocating for additional federal regulation of these devices Expanding enforcement against high-risk situations Mayor Adams also signed five bills into law to further regulate lithium-ion batteries sold in New York City and strengthen fire safety related to battery fires. Lithium-ion battery-linked fires doubled between 2021 and 2022 — rising from 104 to 216 fires in one year — with injuries also doubling, and six people died last year. They’ve already caused two deaths and 40 injuries in the first two months of this year, according to the mayor’s office. “Fires caused by e-bikes and the lithium-ion batteries they rely on have increased dramatically in our city, with deadly consequences for citizens and first responders,” FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said. “It is a problem we are tackling aggressively with our partners in the city, state and federal government. We are grateful to the mayor for signing these bills into law and to the City Council for passing legislation that supports the FDNY in addressing this critical safety matter.”

A younger Zach Braff could've played Gabriel D'Alessandro

T-Mobile's buying Mint. I guess Ryan's mom won't be making any more commercials.

The only one I am familiar with is Funches. I applaud Rhea's attitude and have always liked her, but I hear her family is a bit sketchy. Her niece is supposedly a real witch... at least she was when she was a teen. Maybe she grew out of it.

Dude, where’s my Tesla? Two Canadian Tesla drivers found themselves in a startling mix-up after their apps allowed them to mistakenly enter and take off in each other’s look-alike cars, according to a report. Rajesh Randev, 51, used his app to get into what he thought was his white 2021 Model-3 Tesla in a parking spot in Vancouver last Tuesday and left around 2:30 p.m. to pick up his children from school, he told NBC News. Randev, an immigration consultant, became concerned when just minutes into the trip he noticed a new crack in the windshield that hadn’t been there earlier that day. He also noticed that his phone charger was missing. A short time later, 32-year-old Mahmoud Esaeyh used his app to get into what he believed to be his white 2020 Model-3. Esaeyh, an Uber driver, drove a block before realizing the car was not his, he told NBC. “It was the only white Tesla on the block, and the car opened. But when I drove away, I noticed that something was different about the car,” Esaeyh said. “There was stuff inside that wasn’t mine. I have a crack in the windshield that wasn’t there.” Esaeyh turned around and returned to the parking spot where he’d found the car. He called the police, fearing that he’d be accused of stealing the car. “Maybe someone calls the cops, ‘Hey my car is stolen’ and I’d get in big trouble,” he said. “Or what would have happened had he taken my car and committed a crime or stole something, that car would have all my information.” Esaeyh found some medical records and a prescription inside the car with Randev’s phone number and called the stranger. Randev, however, declined to immediately answer calls from a number he didn’t recognize. “Do you drive a Tesla?” Esaeyh wrote in a text message to Randev, sparking his attention after multiple “please text me requests” went unanswered, NBC reported. “I thought maybe some client saw me or maybe some old friend or whatever maybe someone recognized me (driving by) and texted me?” Randev said. “Who is this?" Randev responded. “I think you are driving the wrong car,” Esaeyh wrote back. Randev pulled into an alleyway and saw that the rims on the car he was driving were a different from his 2021 Model-3. “I was totally surprised,” Randev said. “I mean how was this possible? How was I able to gain access and drive?” Randev picked up his kids and drove back to where he’d gotten into the wrong car. He, his kids and Esaeyh laughed over the mistake. “They (the children) were laughing together. I mean my kids are young people so they love computers and stuff like that and they were laughing,” Randev said. “But then on the other side, they were kind of scared too, you know, like how was this possible?” Both men had called the Vancouver police separately but neither filed a formal report. Esaeyh told NBC that for him, his Tesla is the essential part of his livelihood. “It’s my only income,” he said. “That’s how I make money and pay for my rent.” The Post reached out to Tesla Tuesday night for comment. https://nypost.com/2023/03/14/2-tesla-drivers-take-off-in-each-others-cars-in-mix-up/ One day eons ago, my uncle left his apartment and drove to work. A little while later his wife called him at his store. (This is when they were both still alive.) She asked him how he got to work and he told her he drove. She asked why their car was still in the spot where he'd parked it the day before. Apparently there were 2 brown Chevy Impalas in the neighborhood and the door and ignition keys worked on both.

Are you a ‘grower’ or a ‘shower’? Hard truth about penis size revealed https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/are-you-a-grower-or-a-shower-penis-size-truth-revealed/

Another Nor'easter coming... State of Emergency declared by the governor... here we go again!

For Chicago Bears fans there's always Dick Buttkiss.

Minnesota dad kills elderly sex offender with moose antler Was the antler surgically attached to the offender's head or did he glue it on? Is that some sort of sexual fetish related to his offender status? Is it something like being a furry?

Somewhere your friends are posting about their amigo who annoyingly always shows up exactly when he says he will.

Streaming devices maker Roku said Friday it had about $487 million, or 26% of its cash and cash equivalents, held in deposits with SVB Financial Group, which has been closed down by California banking regulators. Roku in a regulatory filing also said its deposits with SVB were largely uninsured, sending its shares down 10% in extended trading.

The clocks in my car and apartment are about to be correct again for the first time in months. I haven't bothered to change the time for 2 years now.

Got my 2nd shingles shot today. I guess I can now safely perform roof repairs.

Happy 116th tomorrow, dad!

Does anybody know if this is posted to any porn site? Year: 1985Genre: Education, Cumshot, Blow Job, Condome, Dildo, Classic, Toys, Masturbation, BlondsDirector: Richard MorganSafe sex doesn't have to be dull - and this hot flick shows you why! Dr. Robert K. Bolan, a leading gay activist, has lent his considerable expertise to this very special tape. While Bolan warns against high risk behavior, he all the activities that are safe. And then, in a scorching series of in-depth demonstrations, top male stars like Rick Donovan and Leo Ford show just how much fun playing safe can truly be! Now you can have it all - good health and good sex - thanks to 'Life Guard'! Endorsed by the AIDS Foundation.

Houston... we have a problem!

If I were your insurance policy I'd run well into another state and stay there.

Why am I suddenly imagining scenarios with very young white trash hustlers?

My father had the original cast album*** and I kept it for sentimental reasons after he died. I don't remember what I said, but I worked "Tradition... Tradition!" into a holiday-themed outgoing message on my answering machine that was a big hit among callers. I used it two more years after that, I think. *** with Dorothy Zbornak as Yente, Bert Convy as Perchik, & SVU's Judge Petrovsky as Tzeitel

Coyote found wandering in Floral Park: NYPD Police were alerted by residents who discovered a coyote in their backyards Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village were alerted by Floral Park residents who discovered a coyote skulking around in their backyards Wednesday morning, March 8. Emergency Services Units responded to the scene and took the coyote into custody without incident, police said. The coyote was taken to an animal shelter on Long Island. “All Roadrunners can safely resume their regularly scheduled programming,” NYPD Special Ops wrote on their Twitter account. The coyote was not charged with trespassing. other residents told police they tawt they taw a puddy tat. https://qns.com/2023/03/coyote-floral-park/

Alligator returned to zoo after woman stole it and raised it as a pet for 20 years you'd think the folks at PetSmart would've alerted authorities when she kept coming in to buy Gator Chow.