On the beat and lovin’ it

By Queens Chronicle
Original article HERE

On the beat and lovin' itIt may look like McDonald’s owner and operator Jim Lewis is facing some tough questioning by the NYPD, but no — he’s really just hosting a recent Coffee with a Cop day at his eatery at 32-55 31 St. in Astoria.

The policemen — who maybe already finished their coffee or just skipped it — are Neighborhood Coordination Officers Cole Ferraro, left, and Borys Bedoya of the 114th Precinct. They patrol the precinct’s Sector Charlie the old-fashioned way, walking the beat, while also meeting with residents at events like this Oct. 3 Coffee with a Cop.

“McDonald’s is proud to partner with local police departments and community stakeholders to discuss issues facing the residents and local businesses in our area,” Paul Hendel, a McDonald’s owner and president of the New York Tri-state Owner/Operators Association, said in a statement. “As Owner/Operators, we are honored to host this event and provide a common ground for us to build relationships that will allow us to work together more closely in the future.”