From the Daily News:A former female staffer at Community Board 1 in Astoria is alleging she was sexually harassed by longtime district manager George Delis, according to explosive charges in a lawsuit.
Marcela Gutierrez contends in the suit that she was forced to quit her job as a receptionist in December 2007 because her complaints about Delis' behavior were ignored by board Chairman Vinicio Donato and, as a result, her health was deteriorating.
Gutierrez alleges that Delis frequently made comments about his sexual prowess, twice invited her to watch pornographic films in his office, openly touched his private parts and referred to her as a "hooker" and a "lesbian," according to the suit filed in Brooklyn Federal Court.
Delis, 64, a charismatic community activist who is known as the "mayor of Astoria," retired in 2008 after 30 years as the district manager.
The suit also alleges that Delis was thrown under the bus by Donato in sworn testimony before an unemployment insurance appeal board.
"Mr. Donato testified that 'On many occasions, [Gutierrez] had come to me complaining about [Delis'] abusive language to her and reference to her sexual preference,'" according to the complaint.
Donato refused to comment, but Delis had plenty to say about the suit.
"I had nothing but problems with her," Delis told the Daily News.
"She was totally incompetent. She bragged about being gay, and she hit on every woman who came in the office. Why would I watch adult movies with her? I couldn't stand her."
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Delis will have a simple task to prove the assertions he made about Marcela Gutierrez.
He just needs to produce the written records he made at that time regarding his dissatisfaction with her office behavior and competence.
All he needs to do is show the notes he made during meetings with her each time he discussed her behavior and competence.
And, conversely, all Gutierrez needs to do to prove her case is show her notes through that time, reflecting her complaints about Delis. She can simply produce all the written comments she made to Donato regarding Delis and her request to have a meeting to discuss her complaints.
If neither made any written record of complaints, are they now expecting someone (us) to believe what they say because ... because of what?
George, why did you shave off your moustache?
"The Mayor of Astoria" ?
"Charismatic" ?
Hardly, we were resigned to him because in Astoria, everything is dictated to us nice and neat.
So we put up with him year after year after year....
I'm sure Lucille Hartman is doing a much better job.
The real question is what chicanery is delis refering to when saying that Vinnie Donoto should step down ? The only thing that will clear georges name is to finally expose all the corruption that has been going on the Board over there for years.
Delis should tell the DAs office and DOI the following to clear his name:
1) What exactly is the deal with these architects and land use lawyers who sit on the board, Scarano etc ? If they dont live in Astoria and all they do is represent developers, why the hell are they on the Community Board ?
2) Does Joe Risi Jr. as a lawyer get paid by the cafes to get street permits ? he is the Chair of the street permit committee on the Board. What kind of corruption is that ? Someone needs to expose this.
George is the Man.
Lets see if he still has anything in him (remember the old days of fighting the N train).
Georgie Boy, go kick these guys asses.
The Vallones have had a hand in the corruption of CB 1 for years, led by their bagman Joe Risi Jr.
Maybe someone should ask Pete Jr. about his fathers hand in the Variety Boys and Girls Club building built by the water in LIC ? The old man was the lawyer on the project, got a piece of the deal, got the area rezoned, and sits on the Board with baldie Paulie !!!!!
Yeah Peter Jr., real fuckin honorable.
Maybe someone should ask Joe Risi Jr. about his part time job with George Onorato, his fuulltime job with the State Insurance department and his fulltime job at his law firm.
How does that exactly work ?
Hmmmmmmmmm. Just asking.
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
CB 1 could take down the Vallones and Marshall.
Lets see if anyone has the balls to do it.
The funny part is that Donoto is taking out Delis by fingering him on sexual harrasment right before the term limit vote so they could guarantee a Vallone keeps the Council seat.
What a scam.
These punks shouldnt fuck with Delis. He stopped the N train expansion single handed. Those WERE the good old days when civics were real strong.
George should go and take down the whole fuckin Board just to show them that the old lion is still strong.
What does he care ? He got his well deserved pention.
Vinnie Donoto did the Vallones bidding by knocking George out of the Council race. What a dirtbag. And he used the babysitter to do it.
Well he left Onorato when he went to Ins., then left Ins. when spitzer's clowns fired him. So he's only has his law practice right now.
Go George go !!!!!!
CB1 the community board from hell!
In my opinion this guy was bad for the community the moment he was appointed.
The poster child of why Community Boards have failed their promise.
"The Vallones have had a hand in the corruption of CB 1 for years, led by their bagman Joe Risi Jr.
Maybe someone should ask Pete Jr. about his fathers hand in the Variety Boys and Girls Club building built by the water in LIC ? The old man was the lawyer on the project, got a piece of the deal, got the area rezoned, and sits on the Board with baldie Paulie !!!!!
Yeah Peter Jr., real fuckin honorable."
Are you saying the Variety Boys and Girls Club has another building in LIC? I know they only have one location in the area. They sold part of the land to build these apartments for seniors.
Forget the suit. Arrest Delis for that toupee!
Delis is a vile creep..holding court over CB1 for years at the behest of the Vallones.
The reason being is that the residents of Astoria were always blue collar ethnic fools who could never speak for themselves and did what they were told in the hope of getting something in return.
Kimon Thermos was Astoria's only chance back in the day and they took him out too...oh the humanity!
"Are you saying the Variety Boys and Girls Club has another building in LIC? I know they only have one location in the area. They sold part of the land to build these apartments for seniors"
There was a land swap deal on Vernon Boulevard and the Variety Boys and Girls bought a building WITH Vallone and made it mixed use. Some seniors, some rentals. If someone ever looked into, boy oh boy.
Oh yeah, and I forgot, hairplug Pete Jr. was the Councilman who passed the zoning change to allow them to build it.
Excerpts from the court paperwork: (Crappy, you really need to post the complaint):
Delis allegedly:
1) stated "ah, she gave me great head" upon leaving his office after bring in a female friend into his office for fifteen minutes
2) told plaintiff "that he is only attracted to girls age 14 and younger"
3) invited plaintiff to watch pornographic movies in his office
4) walked around the office touching his private parts
5) etc etc etc
Also Vinnie Donoto admited to a judge he was powerless to replace Delis cause had the support of the Board
"There was a land swap deal on Vernon Boulevard and the Variety Boys and Girls bought a building WITH Vallone and made it mixed use. Some seniors, some rentals. If someone ever looked into, boy oh boy.
Oh yeah, and I forgot, hairplug Pete Jr. was the Councilman who passed the zoning change to allow them to build it."
Wow I didn't know the Variety Boys and Girls club could afford land on Vernon Boulevard. They can't even fix their front doors how can they buy waterfront property in Queens. For years the club looked so run down, as if they were about to shut down. I guess they got a influx of money aligning themselves with the Vallones.
I thought their only property in this area was the one on 21st Street, which I think is Hanac affiliated. Thanks for the info anonymous.
Detective McNutty:
Isnt the Boys and Girls Club supposed to be helping, you know, boys and girls with sports and recreation ?
Why are they involved in any land deals whther in LIC or Astoriam ?
Sexual prowess with boys maybe!
Every Greek's done his fair share.
Even the ancient Spartans...and they were real men!
So Delis shaved off his "flavor saver".
There's No fun in that!
She sounds like an opportunistic Latina looking for loot!
Is she good lookin' at least or the usual big butt muffin top?
George is Greek...old fella...so in keeping with Greek mythology...shouldn't it be CB#1 the community board from Haydes?
How about th4e role in the machine in the destruction of Astoria Institute?
Gloria's son?
Did he ever hit on Lucille Hartman?
It was just a matter of time for Delis to get hit with such a lawsuit, considering he is and has been for many many years, a sex maniac who hit on any young woman he came across. Having a obessive predeliction for Latinas, I'm sure he thought he could convince Gutierrez to do a tryst by saying things to entice her and then began to degrade her for her lack of interest. It would not be the first time this has happened. He never hit on Lucille because he said "she's fat" and that he didn't like "fat" women. In truthg, Lucille knows of the trail of sexual partners & victims of his sexual prowness who have come and gone over the years. I guess she was prohibited by the fact that the whole CB # knew of his behaviors, condoned it, his extramarital flings and degrading sense of humor, not wanting to hurt his wife Terry by making an issue of it. Her not wanting to lose her job over it when she was his assistant. I could never understand that because she is such a good person. But then again, George is a conniver and after a while, his bad jokes would just get ignored. One hand feeds the other in that district and it seems to me that what is going to happen with this: That everyone will be subpoened. Some will talk, others won't. And George, will find other things being brought that will incriminate him. Other witnesses, other victims. And he will have wished it never got this far. Problem is that George always pushed it with the sex. Always. He never knew when to stop and no one in CB # 1 put their foot down on his terrible behavior until now.
just anther extortion for her.only thing shes good at.
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