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trial from Queens residents, including non-constituents, since the verdict was announced last Tuesday. Queens parent n the last week, Queens parents have joined in a viral Joseph Farruggio, who first directed his concerns to Meng, campaign expressing outrage at the verdict in the Casey and then the Chronicle, wrote, “Thirty days, or three hours Anthony murder trial. Now their indignation has sparked for that matter is an unacceptable period of time to wait a bill that would make it a felony for guardians to let the dis- (again ... if you’re in your right mind), to report a child missappearances and deaths of children younger than 16 go unre- ing, or not make an effort in finding that child.” He thinks ported for 72 and 24 hours respectively. “any right-minded parent” would promote Meng’s proposed Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) has just fin- bill as he does. ished a preliminary draft of the measure, under which the According to data from the Division of Criminal Justice penalty for violation would entail two to seven years in Services, 20,309 children were reported missing in New York prison. She hopes to soothe the public State in 2010. Police say the majority uproar that followed the sentencing of of cases involve runaways, although Casey Anthony, 25, a negligent mother the next most common explanation for he measure would make who failed to report her now deceased a missing child is abduction by the two-year-old daughter Caylee’s disapnon-custodial parent; abductions by it a felony to not report pearance for 31 days. strangers are rare. a child’s disappearance Within hours of a Florida jury’s deciWith those facts in mind, 26 bipartision to clear Anthony of murder, san co-sponsors have signed up to supwithin 72 hours, or manslaughter and child abuse charges, port the Caylee bill, and Meng is now and to convict her on four misdemeanor working with state Sen. William death within 24 hours. counts of lying to missing child investiLarkin (R-Poughkeepsie) to introduce gators, Oklahoman Michelle Crowder launched an online companion legislation in the state Senate. She intends to conpetition to create Caylee’s Law. Crowder’s notion of justice is tact state Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island), who has stricter than Meng’s: she proposes that caregivers report the announced plans to push a similar bill. death of a child within one hour, and the disappearance of a But is Caylee’s Law vital? Federal law obliges police to child within 24. report every case of a missing child to the National Crime In only one day, the petition on Change.org had already Information Center. Police must file the cases of missing garnered 100,000 signatures. It now has over one million. persons under age 21 immediately, bypassing the waiting On the Anthony case, Meng said, “I don’t think she’s period for reporting cases of missing adults. However, guilty … but I think not reporting a child missing is wrong.” “currently there is no law out there making [the failure to As the mother of two young children, Meng said she takes report a missing child] a crime,” said Michael DeMartino, the issue personally: “If my kid went missing for five min- special assistant to the president of the New York District utes, I would be freaking out.” Attorneys Association. “There are certain statutes related She is hardly alone in her distress: the assemblywoman to child endangerment, but none of them would be on point reported receiving about 120 emails concerning the Anthony with this issue. Because the issue is so unique, there should Chronicle Contributor

If a proposed law had existed when Caylee Anthony, above, went missing, her mother, Casey, would have been charged with more than misdemeanors for lying to investigators looking into her daughter’s disappearance. PHOTO COURTESY CHANGE.ORG be legislation to address it.” The Democratic leader of the 26th Assembly District and former president of the city’s old Board of Education, Carol Gresser, spoke effusively of Meng’s proposal. “I am so impressed with Assemblywoman Meng for bringing this continued on page 34

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David Weprin touts record in House bid Says he is not worried about possible elimination of 9th Congressional seat by Anna Gustafson Editor

espite a deluge of speculation that Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) is offering himself as a sacrificial lamb in the fire of politics by running for the 9th Congressional district that many say is a prime target for elimination, the legislator this week said he believes he’s in the federal game for the long haul. New York has to lose two seats in the House of Representatives because its population grew more slowly than other parts of the country, according to federal Census numbers that have been widely disputed among New York officials and residents. Some political analysts, as well as legislators, have said the 9th Congressional District is top on the list to be axed, particularly after former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner vacated the seat last month after admitting he sent lewd photos to women via social networking sites. “When I discussed this with party leaders, they said they didn’t want a caretaker congressman,” Weprin said in reference to redistricting. “They wanted me to do the best job that I could, and I thought my background could add value. If I do this job for 18 months, or 18 years, I’ll do the best job I can and not worry about reapportionment.” The Queens County Democrats tapped Weprin, 55, of Holliswood, on Thursday to run for the seat that includes Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Hillcrest, Howard Beach, Jamaica Hills, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park, Rockaway Point, Woodhaven and parts of Brooklyn. Weprin lives a couple of blocks outside the district, which candidates are allowed to do, and said he doesn’t

Queens County Democrats chose Assemblyman David Weprin to run for the 9th Congressional District, the seat formerly held by FILE PHOTO Anthony Weiner. expect his residency to be an issue. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) agreed and said Weprin has name recognition even in neighborhoods far from Weprin’s usual stomping grounds in the northern sections of the borough

— areas like Howard Beach and Ozone Park — in part because of his failed bid for the citywide position of comptroller in 2009. He is running against Bob Turner, a Republican who garnered 40 percent of the vote when he ran against Weiner in 2010. Weprin has yet to hold any campaign kickoff event and said everything from fundraising to constituent outreach is in its infancy, though a number of top Democrats have been quick to endorse Weprin, or at the very least issue kind words about the politician who spent eight years in the City Council and served as the chairman of its Finance Committee before winning the Assembly seat previously held by his brother, now Councilman Mark Weprin (DOakland Gardens). U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) have endorsed Weprin. Silver replaced David Weprin’s father, Saul Weprin, as Assembly speaker after the elder Weprin died in 1994. “I have known David Weprin, and his family, for years,” Silver said in a statement. “We have worked together on many issues important to New Yorkers in general, and the Jewish community in particular. David Weprin has always believed in the safety and security of the state of Israel.” Gov. Cuomo has not officially endorsed him, though he did say during a recent press conference that he would do anything asked of him to help Weprin in his campaign. He has received official stamps of approval from the Working Families and Independence parties. “As the Washington Republicans threaten to default on our national debt and end Medicare as we know it for continued on page 32

Candidate promises to ‘turn things around’ Republican Bob Turner kicks off his campaign for Weiner’s old seat by Nicole Levy Chronicle Contributor

Despite the sweltering heat on Monday morning, Republican candidate for New York’s 9th Congressional District Bob Turner held his first, brief campaign press conference at Station Square in Forest Hills. Queens and Brooklyn County Republican Party Chairmen Phil Ragusa and Craig Eaton officially nominated Turner as their party’s man last Friday in the Sept. 13 special election for the seat that former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Queens and Brooklyn) vacated. Turner, a semi-retired TV executive from Richmond Hill, had run for the same seat last year against the incumbent Democrat, losing the election with 42 percent to Weiner’s 58. “Apparently we have more believers than we thought,” said Turner at Monday’s conference, pleased with the turnout in 90-degree heat that showed no mercy to dark-suited supporters or reporters from Fox News, NY 1, and the Daily News. Condemning politicians in Washington as “directionless” and “clueless,” Turner sympathized with his potential constituents in southern Brooklyn and south central Queens: “As I walk around this neighborhood and talk with friends and acquaintances, I see the continuing problem — the lack of hope that our direction can be fixed and fixed easily,” he said. In his concise speech, the candidate underscored the city’s 9.5 percent unemployment rate, promoted the U.S.-Canada oil pipeline as

a means to relieve the country’s energy crisis and advocated budget cutting that would protect social programs. Promising to bring his “business sense to Washington,” Turner urged voters to “tell the nation they’re dissatisfied, they’re ready for a change.” His former opponent in the bid for the Republican nomination, Juan Reyes, demonstrated his support as a party ally at the press conference, recommending Turner as a “citizen candidate. He’s only doing this because he cares about his nation,” Reyes said. A lifelong Forest Hills resident, Reyes a former Giuliani administration official, and attorney who once worked in Washington for former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, said he shares with Turner the common goal of working toward fiscal responsibility in Washington. He declined to comment on his ambitions for the future, although Ragusa anticipates it will be a bright one. Of the process to select the right Republican candidate, Ragusa said the party screened 15 aspiring politicians, whittling down that number to three. Bay Ridge businessman Timothy Cochran was the first to step down. Then Reyes “graciously” withdrew his name, leaving Turner to claim unanimous support. “Bob’s been around the track once, and he deserved a second turn,” Ragusa said. Queens Country Republican Party

Republican candidate for New York’s 9th Congressional District Bob Turner, left, and Republican party supporter Juan Reyes, right, pose for the press at Turner’s first press conference in Forest PHOTO BY NICOLE LEVY Hills on Monday.

spokesman Robert Hornak said he thinks “the perfect storm is coming together for us — the right candidate, the right circumstances, the right timing.” Hornak expressed confidence that Turner’s campaign can overcome a 3:1 ratio of registered Democrats to Republicans in only nine weeks. What gives Hornak hope, in part, is his contention that the political character of the district has changed dramatically since 9/11,

in support of more conservative policies. The candidate’s brother and campaign treasurer, Kevin Turner, who supports limited government, lower taxes and less regulation, speculated on the Republican’s odds: “We’re in a tough battle. The last time with a Democrat, maybe they learned a lesson,” Turner said, taking a jab at Weiner. “But I doubt it.” continued on page 32

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Special election set for Sept. 13 Assembly hopefuls in 23rd and 27th districts are ready for leadership by Daniel Scarpati

is only by standing on the shoulders of giants. Representative Crowley is my giant.” The Democratic and Republican candiSimanowitz, chief of staff to Mayersohn dates for the 23rd and 27th State Assembly for nearly 15 years, was selected to take the districts are gearing up for some heated seat that was left open by Mayersohn when election campaigns. she retired on April 1. On Monday, Democrats Phillip Goldfed“This district needs a strong replaceer and Michael Simanowitz stood outside ment,” Simanowitz said. “I’ve learned a lot Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens to from Nettie, and I want to fight for what officially announce the beginning of their she’s fought for all these years. I look forcampaigns. ward to being a voice for the community Alongside them and working hard stood Rep. Joe towards good jobs, Crowley (D-Queens, lower taxes, better Bronx), Assemblyschools and safe hey are suited to man Mark Weprin streets.” represent these (D-Oakland GarCrowley stated dens), the former that although these communities well.” A s s e m b l y wo m a n are historically Nettie Mayersohn Democratic seats, —Rep. Joe Crowley on two Queens (D-Flushing), who nothing should be Democratic candidates for the Assembly retired in the spring, taken for granted. and many other fol“They are suited lowers and supporters. to represent these communities well,” Goldfeder, an aide to Sen. Chuck Crowley said about the candidates. “We Schumer (D-NY), was selected by the will be engaged vigorously in campaigns; Queens Democrats to replace Audrey Phef- we will leave no stone unturned.” fer, now the county clerk, in the special As for Republicans, Marco Desena will election in September. run against Simanowitz in the 27th District “I intend to fill the void left by Audrey and Jane Deacy will oppose Goldfeder in Pheffer,” Goldfeder said. “I’m backed by a the 23rd District. combination of strong qualifications, commuBoth Republicans have not formally nity service and genuine accomplishment.” announced their campaigns yet, however Goldfeder concluded his speech by quot- they intend to do so in the coming weeks. ing Isaac Newton. “‘If I have seen further it “The party just finally endorsed me and Chronicle Contributor

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Quinn hits Queens where it hurts eware the wrath of Christine Quinn. The City Council speaker is throwing a $600,000 temper tantrum that will cut directly into the quality of life of thousands of Queens residents — all because Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. of Astoria stood up for our borough. The speaker is miffed that Vallone vocally opposed the renaming of the iconic Queensboro Bridge in honor of former Mayor Ed Koch. The change was one of Mayor Bloomberg’s pointless pet projects, you see, and in this matter as in many, Quinn is nothing but his legislative doppelganger. Vallone, like 70 percent of Queens residents, and nearly that many citywide, thought the bridge already had enough names, and that changing it would be a slap to the borough. In the end it was christened the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Only Vallone and three other Queens councilmen voted against the renaming, which we expect will take about as well as Robert F. Kennedy-Triborough Bridge has. Meaning not at all. Now, because the retaliatory Quinn controls the purse strings on discretionary funding, groups like the Variety Boys and Girls Club, area little leagues, senior centers and other nonprofit organizations will lose out. The $600,000 that Vallone will not have to spread around this year is about 42 percent of what he

had for the fiscal year that just ended. The speaker took a similar action against Middle Village Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley last year, all because the Queens lawmaker beat her to the punch in announcing a compromise that kept all the city’s fire companies open. She is a sensitive one, the speaker. But aren’t all council members suffering cutbacks this year because of the city’s financial condition? No. Those who play the game the way Quinn and Bloomberg like them to play it aren’t seeing anything like the hit Vallone, and therefore the people of his district, are taking. As he told the Chronicle on Wednesday, unlike many council members, he hasn’t been handing out funds to groups that employ his former staffers. Around the city, many such organizations are little more than slush funds for the politically connected. But Vallone hasn’t been playing that game. It’s time all of this nonsense came to an end. All council members should receive equal discretionary funding. And Vallone, an independent conservative Democrat and man of integrity, should get your vote. He’s expected to run for district attorney after this term in the council, his last under the law, if Richard Brown retires. Seems like he’d make a fine successor.

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Tony the Tiger Dear Editor: As a retired community activist in northeast Queens and a candidate for the City Council in 2001 against now-state Sen. Tony Avella, I must say I am proud he is a senator today. I really never liked Avella, yet thought he was doing pretty well as my councilman. I wasn’t happy when he beat Padavan, since Padavan was always there when I needed him, and he wasn’t even my senator. Today, I must admit I am not only happy, but proud Avella won. I also give kudos to Richard Hellenbrecht, acting president of the Bellerose Commonwealth Civic Association. Mr. Hellenbrecht’s July 7 letter to the editor, “Shady Creedmoor deals,” brought back memories of when we fought to prevent dorms and housing development on Fort Totten, fought the hacks who supposedly “represented the community” on the Fort Totten redevelopment authority ... yet were backing private interest developers or a university that had clout to build housing or 300 dorms on the fort. I was going to suggest if the disrespect for his community continues, that Mr. Hellenbrecht up the ante and have rallies or stop traffic in front of Creedmoor, if necessary. However, after reading the article “Pols duke it out over Creedmoor” in the same edition, I knew I didn’t have to advise him to become more radical with Avella on his side. Tony Avella knows how to organize and get his point across. Yet, as a senator he doesn’t really have to. He exposed the hacks and the closed-door deal they made for contributions. I was asolutely in awe reading how honest and forthright Avella was. He is an example of an advocate for the people, unlike Barbara Clark and the Weprin boys. Sen. Malcolm Smith’s involvement is reason enough to have the inspector general investigate this done deal. How many investigations can a senator prompt? Ask Sen. Smith; he seems to attract them. Sen. Avella, you have my vote, and Mr. Hellenbrecht, you have my respect, for if people stayed quiet ... God knows what we our communities would be surrounded by for some political hacks financial gain. Joyce Shepard Bayside

Overboard with tickets ity the clutch of mom-and-pop businesses on Liberty Avenue just west of Crossbay Boulevard in Ozone Park. First the Department of Transportation cut deeply into their sales by remaking the block in such a way that people find it much harder to get there or to park there. Now Sanitation is going after them, writing mass tickets for infractions like having an empty soda can in a trash bin not dedicated to recyclables. Yes, you must separate your refuse, for good economic and environmental reasons. But are you supposed to follow every customer around and immediately pluck misplaced garbage out of the cans inside your store? Of course not. You should just separate items before they go to the curb. Writing tickets for trash that’s mixed up outside is legitimate. Doing it inside is harassment, and just one more anti-small business practice out of City Hall.

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Cycles of danger I Dear Editor: It disturbs me to think that another asinine law will be passed allowing motor bikes free access to sidewalks (“Senate considers electric bike bill,” June 30, multiple editions). It is bad enough that unmotorized bikes are destroying our right to walk on sidewalks. Tell me, you addled-brained politicians, where do we walk? In the street? This is another example of fat-cat business people running our towns and cities, while coercing pols to pass these dumb laws. OK, so we own China trillions, but that is no excuse. This is America! Anne Gilroy Flushing

Cycles of danger II Dear Editor: I’m just wondering how long it’s going to take before there is no bike riding on sidewalks. Or do we just wait until someone is hurt?

And electric bikes may be faster, but to my knowledge you have to have a license to drive a motor bike. No lights, no insurance, etc. — who pays for anyone injured or anything hit? Ray Corden Richmond Hill

‘Bikes’ get a free ride Dear Editor: We used to call them scooters. But now the difference between an electric “bike” and a scooter is the scooter generates income for the city, state and insurance industry. In Queens, every little business had bikes and scooters. The scooters had to have something on them that we called a license plate. They also required a license to drive them. Both generated income for the state, which in turn meant income for the city. But these electric bikes don’t pay the state anything — no taxes, no fees, nada. Place one of these electric bikes next to a bicycle. Which do you think it resembles, a bicycle or a scooter?

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Dear Editor: Recently, there were some disturbing comments in the press from residents of Bellerose about whether South Asian immigrants and individuals of South Asian descent who are relative newcomers to the neighborhood are serving our country in the armed forces (“Tensions high over illegal immigration,” June 16, and “Fight at CB 13 meet almost turns violent,” June 30, multiple editions). There were also some disrespectful statements about how our country deals with immigration. I believe it is time for all of the residents of Queens to start showing appropriate respect for our new immigrants and neighbors. Like my forebears and those of many of my neighbors, today’s immigrants come to this country for freedom and economic opportunity. They come because they know that in the United States their success will depend on how hard they work, not on the color of their skin or their religion. There are many South Asian Americans serving in our military and in the New York City Police Department. One, Corp. Gurpreet Singh of the First Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, gave his life for our country on June 22. Negative comments about South Asian immigrants dishonor the ultimate sacrifice he made. Instead, we should be thanking his family and keeping his service at the forefront of our minds when we see new neighbors. These immigrants are paying taxes and raising their children in this great nation. They love this country too. Mark S. Weprin NYC Councilman for the 23rd District Oakland Gardens

Corporate crooks and pols Dear Editor: Highway robbers are back again! Today, they don’t cover their faces with bandanas, step out from behind rocks or bushes, hold up the stagecoach and ride off, before the sheriff and posse arrive. No, now they operate in the open. They have office hours, wear tailored business suits and are called business executives. However, behind this facade of respectability, many still are the same breed, the highway robber. Each year they take millions of dollars without waving a menacing pistol. Read the financial pages to keep up with their latest exploits. I’m describing those corporate leaders who receive large compensation packages from the companies they control with the acquiescence of their board of directors. The average shareholder, like each citizen, has a right to vote on matters regarding company policy and practices. When meetings and elections are held they are carefully controlled by the powers that be. Proposals are carefully worded to favor management, while those benefiting shareholders are discouraged and rarely enacted. Divide and conquer is the rule. On the national and local political scene, the situation is similar. Once they’re in office, it gets harder to replace those elected

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Deutsche Bank blame Dear Editor: Regardless of what Capt. Al Hogan, president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, noted, the deaths of Robert Beddia and Joseph Graffagnino in the Deutsche Bank f ire are the blame of the FDNY inspectors whose job it was to inspect that building site before the fire started. To say they didn’t notice the 42-foot section of a basement standpipe was missing is a weak argument for not doing their job. These FDNY inspectors should be fired and lose their pensions, which is a small price to pay for their ignorance, incompetence or simply not doing their job, costing the lives of two of their own. The FDNY should quit trying to blame someone else and take responsibility for the fire safety of this building site regardless of what contractors do or don’t do. Frank Blainey Bayside

Answer the DOE survey Dear Editor: (An open letter to parents) The Department of Education is using a Family Feedback Form to learn what information families want to know about their children’s education and how they want to receive it. The Family Feedback Form represents an opportunity for the DOE to better understand constituents’ needs, and to provide families with the tools and information they need to promote student achievement. To participate in this very valuable survey, please go to familyfeedback.org or text “FAMILY” to 877877 to share your feedback. The survey will be available through July 25th. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that the f irst day of school is Thursday, Sept. 8. Have a great summer! Daniel Dromm NYC Councilman for the 25th District Jackson Heights The writer is a former city school teacher.

Obama’s jet tax flip Dear Editor: President Obama recently came out in favor of ending a special tax break for corporations who purchased private jets. Yet, this same tax break was included in the 2009 stimulus package that the Democrats passed with only three Republican votes. If the tax break is so bad, why did Obama include it in his must-pass stimulus bill? I just thought I would ask. Lenny Rodin Forest Hills letters continued on page 10

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Queens residents have sent in a deluge of applications with the hopes of landing a job in the incoming casino in Aqueduct in South Ozone Park. A total of 10,654 people — about 7,500 of whom are borough residents — have submitted applications to Resorts World Casino New York City, which will oversee the facility at the Aqueduct Race Track, the group announced this week. RWCNYC expects to fill about 1,150 positions at the city’s first casino — about 50 percent more than the company had anticipated. “These latest applicant figures reflect the genuine excitement in and around Queens about the opportunities that the new facility will bring to the local community,” RWCNYC President Michael Speller said in a prepared statement on Monday. “With last week’s poor jobs report, we are continuing to evaluate opportunities for more job creation.” The federal government reported 18,000 jobs were created in June, the lowest number in the past nine months. According to the same report, unemployment rose to 9.2 percent, the highest it has

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Dear Editor: Recently the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Of America released some very troubling statistics. In May the unemployment rate for new Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has increased from over 12 percent in May to over 13 percent in June, while the national unemployment rate for everyone else is about 9.2 percent. Unemployment among young veterans under the age of 30 is nearly 20 percent. With these troubling statistics, something must be done to correct this problem. This past weekend U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference in Manhattan to introduce the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011. This act would require all departing service men and women to receive training in job search skills through the governments Transition Assistance Program (TAP). I commend the senator for proposing this bill, which is a step in the right direction. However, TAP is broken and it does not do anything to help veterans find jobs. TAP is basically a seminar held over the course of a few days before a service member is released from their service. It is supposed to be a refresher course in how to look for a job. I have spoken to many veterans who went through this program, and they all say it did not help prepare them for getting a job. I do not think we should be throwing more

been this year. Officials had expected far better numbers, with some analysts projecting growth in the hundreds of thousands. RWCNYC officially launched its hiring process at the end of May, and Speller has said that candidates from the surrounding community would be hired first. The company has received criticism from the NAACP that it is not doing enough to offer positions to minority and area residents, though other civic leaders have said they are pleased with the outreach conducted by the company to provide jobs for residents from southern and southeastern Queens. “The overwhelming response we’ve seen from job seekers in such a short period of time is a strong indication that Queens is primed for further development, and we are pleased to play a role in stimulating the economy,” said Kevin Bogle, vice president of human resources. Individuals can find out more about applying for jobs at www.rwnewyork.com or by visiting the onsite employment center at the Aqueduct Race Track from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Q Wednesday.

money at a failed program. TAP needs to be reworked first. What is needed is increased funding to the government’s employment programs for veterans. Currently the U.S. Department of Labor has $28 million allocated for employment programs. This is a very small amount of funding which is only able to help a small amount of our nation’s veterans. Congress should consider increasing DOL’s vets budget. After risking their lives and defending our great nation, this country’s veterans deserve more from us. No veterans should ever be left behind. Matthew Silverstein Democratic State Committeeman, 26th AD Bayside

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Candidates face off at Lindenwood civic Those in special election discuss economy, jobs and Crossbay toll by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

With the Sept. 13 special election to fill the vacancies in one Congressional and two Assembly districts in Queens just weeks away, members of the Lindenwood Alliance hosted a candidates’ forum Monday evening at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach. Republican Bob Turner and his Democratic opponent, Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck), were at the forum to discuss their priorities for the 9th Congressional District, which covers Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows, Woodhaven, Glendale, Hillcrest, Jamaica Hills, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Howard Beach, and part of the Rockaways and Brooklyn. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner resigned from his seat representing the district last month. Republican Jane Deacy, a district leader who is running for the 23rd Assembly District, joined the Congressional candidates at the forum. The 23rd Assembly District, previously represented by Audrey Pheffer until she left in mid-May to become the Queens County

clerk, spans the Rockaway peninsula, Broad Channel and Howard Beach. Deacy’s Democratic opponent and an aide to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Phil Goldfeder, could not attend the forum due to a scheduling conflict. The candidates took questions from the audience and voiced how they stood on issues of concern to the community. Turner, 70, a retired businessman, ran against Weiner in the 2010 general election, when he garnered about 40 percent of the vote in the strongly Democratic district. Turner told the audience that he vehemently disagrees with the federal government’s policies of borrowing money. “How long can you sustain it?” he said. “We need some practical sense in Washington.” Criticizing the current national deficit, which is expected to grow by about $1.3 trillion this year and is now about $14.3 trillion, Turner said that spending has to be curtailed. He advocated growing the economy by cutting taxes on businesses, reducing regulations and creating more incentive for banks to lend money. “Those are the positive things that you do,” he said.

Jane Deacy, left, Assemblyman David Weprin, Bob Turner, Lindenwood Alliance co-founders Joann Ariola and Christina Gold, and board member Cathy Placco at a candidates’ forum held by the PHOTO BY STEPHEN GEFFON group this week. Turner criticized President Obama’s administration. “You can be part of the solution, which is the type (of) program that I am offering, or part of the problem, which is continuing the current practices of this administration,” Turner said. “That choice is yours.” Weprin, who also reportedly has the backing of the state's Independence Party and has served in the City Council as chairman of the Finance Committee, detailed his background for the audience.

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HB seniors chant ‘I like Ike!’ at fete Howard Beach seniors wish their center director a happy retirement by Daniel Scarpati Chronicle Contributor

The director of the Howard Beach Senior Center retired after more than 15 years of dedicated work on Tuesday. Ike Albala was surprised by the seniors of Howard Beach and the center board of directors with a retirement party complete with dancing, four sheet cakes, speeches and commendations from politicians. Albala’s wife, Rosalie, who works as a secretary in Brooklyn at James Madison High School, said she’s looking forward to spending quality time with her husband and family. “We’re planning on enjoying our children and grandchildren more than we already have been,” Rosalie Albala said. “And maybe now he’ll cook me a dinner or two,” she joked about her husband.

Ike Albala, second from left, stood with his wife, daughter, two sons, daughter-in-law and five grandchildren and thanked Sen. Joseph Addabbo for his support.

Ike and Rosalie Albala were accompanied by their two sons and daughter, Jonathan, Mikey and Aimee, Jonathan’s wife, Rachel, and their five grandchildren: Malka, Meira, Avi, Sarah and Yisrael. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) spoke about how Albala never stopped working and always got the job done. “Ike is always pestering us elected officials for money,” Addabbo said with a smile. “But that’s his job; he was always doing his job and doing it well.” Addabbo said he’d prefer not to call this a goodbye. “I hate to say ‘goodbye;’ I hope it’s just a see you later.” The senator presented Albala with a proclamation from the state Senate and thanked him for the help he’s given to thouThe Howard Beach senior center was full of life on Tuesday when a retirement sands of seniors over the past 15 years. PHOTOS BY DANIEL SCARPATI City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone party was held for the director of the center. Park) remarked that it was a bittersweet day. Edna Dzigas, chairperson of the board, presented Albala “Ike has meant so much to us,” Ulrich said. “Not only does with an ESQ Swiss watch by Movado on behalf of the he go above and beyond, but he really cares.” Ulrich gave Albala a citation on behalf of the City Coun- seniors and the center’s board of directors. Martha Vinciguerra, one of the seniors in attendance, cil which showed his long list of accomplishments, from acquiring his master’s degree in social work at Adelphi Uni- believed Albala had done a wonderful job. “He’s always versity to his work at various Jewish community centers and been very interested in each individual here,” Vinciguerra his previous position as an adjunct professor at the Touro said. Sandy Gussin, another senior who came to celebrate with College School of Social Work. Albala announced that it had been a very mixed-emotion Albala, was impressed with all his work. “He’s taught the day. “I’ve enjoyed being here and relating to the members of people under him how to do a good job,” Gussin said. Tony Gugliucci and his wife, Mary, are both on the board this center. In a way it’s funny, because when people ask me what I do and I tell them I work at a senior center, they won- of directors at the center and are interested to see who will der why. Let me tell you, all you have to do is see the danc- replace Albala. “When you get a new person, that person has ing here on Tuesdays and other things we’re involved in and to get used to the seniors, but I think it should turn out all Q right,” Tony Gugliucci said. you’ll know we’re always on the go.”

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Seniors strut their stuff at belly dancing class Older adults at the Howard Beach Senior Center say it’s great excercise

Dance instructor Anita Lombardo, left, shows Mirella Bautista, Sara Benitez, Rita Aroesty and a handful of others how to belly dance at the Howard Beach Senior Center.

by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

With a shake of her gold sequined hip, instructor Anita Lombardo, gets the belly dancing class at the Howard Beach Senior Center on Friday under way. Participants say it’s a great workout and makes them feel sexy. “I love it and it’s good exercise,” said Mary Nally, 78, of Howard Beach. “I have sciatica, so I want to give it a shot and see if I can do it. I never give up. I want to keep going. I’ll try anything, except maybe jumping out of a plane.” Mirella Bautista, 61, of Ozone Park moves with great passion and rhythm. Amazingly, it

was only her second belly dancing lesson. Clad in a black blouse and pants with a bright red, gold spangled sarong, she strutted her stuff on the dance floor with about 10 others. “I enjoy it a lot, and it’s very sexy,” Bautista said. Also at home on the dance floor was Rita Aroesty, 81, of Rockaway Beach, who also enjoys ballet. She said her favorite aspect of belly dancing is the music. “Middle Eastern music has a lot of rhythm,” she said. The class begins with some stretching exercises in order to get everyone limber, then Lombardo shows the women each step

of the belly dance piece by piece, from a shake of the hip, to the twist of an arm, to the movement of the feet. At the end of the session, they put it all together and then the women are allowed to freestyle, doing whatever steps they want in any order they choose. Sara Benitez, 79, of nearby Cypress Hills, Brooklyn has been a member of the senior center for 15 years and said she would encourage other older adults to try belly dancing. “Dancing, walking, swimming, whatever — just keep your body moving,” she said. Lombardo is not a professional instructor, but teaches the class at the center because she

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enjoys working with the seniors. She got interested in belly dancing by accident. About 35 years ago, she accompanied a friend who was taking a stenography class to her school. Since she already knew how to type, she filled in the time with a belly dancing course. “The music was just so beautiful and so invigorating,” Lombardo said. “It was a whole new world.” The belly dancing class at the Howard Beach Senior center is free and for women over 60. It takes place on Fridays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. The center is located at 156-45 85 St. For more information, call Q (718) 738-8100.

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by Nancy J. Brady, RN, Esq. and Linda F. Marshak, Esq. Perhaps the most important, yet most frequently overlooked planning document is the Health Care Proxy. Since 1991, the passage of the Patient Self-Determination Act has enabled Americans to select a proxy, or individual to make medical decisions when the individual is unable to either temporarily or permanently make those decisions for himself/herself. In New York State, the Ă&#x2019;Health Care Proxyâ&#x20AC;? is the form in which one can designate an agent, and an alternative agent to make medical decisions (only if one is unable to speak for himself). Your agent will advocate for your preferred treatment and ensure that your wishes are carried out at a point in time when you cannot speak for yourself. Hospitals, doctors and other health care providers must follow your agent's decisions as if they were your own. You may give the person you select as your health care agent as little or as much authority as you want. You may allow your agent to make all health care decisions or only certain ones. You may also give your agent instructions that he or she has to follow. Just ask any healthcare professional, or someone who has cared for a loved one and had to make decisions, this document is important for people for all ages to have in place, not just the frail and elderly population. Studies have shown, however, that less than one third of Americans have a Health Care Proxy document in place. Without a completed Health Care Proxy form, your wishes may not be known, and you may or may not receive the care as you would have preferred. Hospitals and health care facilities that receive federal funding (such as Medicare) are required to provide information regarding Advanced Care Directives and the Heath Care Proxy information to patients. The New York State Senate considers this issue to be so important that a recent bill was passed in the Senate that will

require the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to begin, no later than 2013, to send Health Care Proxy forms with driver's license and registration renewal forms. While this is a step in the right direction, this approach will unfortunately take a period of years to reach our seniors in the area, who may or may not complete the forms, or may complete them incorrectly. In addition to the Health Care Proxy, you may choose to complete a Living Will. A Living Will is a statement of instructions medical treatment desired (or not), such as pain medication, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, artificial nutrition or hydration. While this document is not necessary for your agent on a Health Care Proxy to make medical decisions, some individuals choose to have a Living Will in place to provide these specific guidelines for the Health Care Proxy agent to have in writing. The two documents are frequently referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advance Directivesâ&#x20AC;?. We at Brady & Marshak, LLP have spoken with Senator Joseph Addabbo and have decided to make it our joint effort to promote and facilitate completion of Health Care Proxy documents for the seniors in our community. We will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;kicking offâ&#x20AC;? this effort to jump start the movement of educating seniors of the Health Care Proxy's importance and will provide the necessary information and forms to complete Health Care Proxy documents. This first event will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at Sugar Bun Bake Shop on Crossbay Boulevard in Howard Beach. We plan on conducting a series of these meetings to meet our goal for every senior in the communities we serve to have this document in place. We also invite the seniors in the area who are unable to attend the meeting to call our office to obtain and complete a Health Care Proxy and for our upcoming seminar schedule. The attorneys can be reached at (718) 738-8500. We look forward to hearQ ing from you!

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Addabbo pleased with session Highlights gay marriage, ethics reform and tax cap by Anna Gustafson Editor

State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is happy to be home. After a packed legislative session that included a vote supporting gay marriage, which drew both cheers and ire from his constituents, to the Senate’s passage of a number of his bills that, among other things, would further prevent sex offenders from being hired in positions working with children, Addabbo said he is ready for the summer break. “It’s about getting back to the local work that I do,” Addabbo said. Getting away from the time-consuming commute between Queens and Albany, not to mention the long nights spent in negotiations on the budget — which was, in a rare legislative feat, passed on time, also means a chance to sit down and speak with residents, some of whom aren’t pleased with his support for the marriage equality bill. “It’s important to me to explain how I got to a certain position,” said Addabbo, whose district tends to lean more conservatively than others in the city. “There were people who were very upset with my vote and many who were sympathetic. When I get a chance to speak with them, I tell them what we did affects members of the LGBT community who will see 1,100 new rights attached to the word marriage. These are family matters, financial matters, health matters. For the vast majority of my residents, and those residents not happy with

the vote, this law won’t affect them.” The Assembly had passed numerous bills making gay marriage legal, and the more conservative state Senate passed the legislation at the end of June. Addabbo had voted against a similar bill in 2009, when gay marriage did not pass the Senate. He said this time around he had received thousands of constituents contact him in support of gay marriage, many moreso than those who told him they were opposed. The Senate passed a series of bills sponsored by Addabbo, though the Assembly still has to pass accompanying versions. One bill, passed in March, would prevent employers from hiring convicted sex offenders and child abusers for positions in which they have substantial contact with children. This bill is now in the Assembly’s Labor Committee and is being carried by state Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven). Addabbo’s other legislation, all of which the Senate passed in June, would increase financial penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license, prohibit the use of digital license plate frames that can produce still or scrolling text or images, and upgrade penalties for individuals who falsely misrepresent an organization and ask for donations. Besides the historic marriage equality bill, Addabbo said the session’s highlights included ethics reform, a property tax cap and strengthened tenant protections.

“There’s been tremendous advancement this legislative session, and a lot of that has to do with Gov. Cuomo,” Addabbo said. “There were serious problems we dealt with that are not specifically Democratic or Republican problems. They’re people problems.” The ethics legislation passed by the Senate and Assembly in June creates the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, which will monitor both the legislative and executive branches of government. It requires greater disclosure of legislators’ outside incomes and expands disclosure requirements for registered lobbyists. Public officials will also have to forfeit their pensions if they are convicted of a felony. Addabbo praised the passage of the property tax cap, which limits the amount by which a government entity can increase its annual tax levy to 2 percent — or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. At Cuomo’s urging, legislators extended state rent regulations for four years. Addabbo said there is still much work left to do, including redistricting. New York has to lose two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives because its population grew more slowly than other parts of the country, according to federal Census numbers that have been widely disputed among New York officials and civic leaders. Some political analysts have said the 9th Congressional District, previously repre-

State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. said he is pleased with the past legislative session. sented by Anthony Weiner, could be eliminated. Addabbo said as long as New York must lose two seats, with one of them inevitably being downstate, the 9th could be top on the list because there is no high-ranking legislator representing that seat anymore. “We don’t have to lose our seniority in our Congressional delegation,” he said. Q

NYFAC to expand in Howard Beach Autism group to offer day care, after-school programs by Anna Gustafson Editor

The Ozone Park-based New York Families for Autistic Children will open a number of new programs at a building on Crossbay Boulevard in Howard RENDERING COURTESY NYFAC Beach.

renovation work can be finished. The CEO said Danny Chan, who owned Danny’s Szechuan Garden and sold the building to NYFAC, was extremely helpful in making his dream to expand become a reality. “Danny and his family were very, very supportive of our mission and what we do,” Baumann said. “They worked with us for 15 months to get this done.” There will also be counseling, evaluations, support groups and professional development training in NYFAC’s new home. While the nonprofit does offer these services now, they have to conduct them in various buildings around the community because there is no room for them in their administrative space. As part of the adult day program, Baumann said they hope to help adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, to land jobs within the community and “teach them to become independent on their own.” The nonprofit’s president said they will use a working kitchen to teach their clients how to safely prepare food for themselves. “And we can teach daily living skills to kids with disabilities,” Baumann said.

He noted that the nonprofit has yet to formally announce all the programs that will be available at the site because they are still writing proposals to get approval from the state Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. “We’re still in the planning stages,” Baumann said. “As we get closer to the groundbreaking or ribbon cutting, we’ll put out more information.” Baumann purchased the site from the Chan family after they had operated their Chinese and Japanese restaurant for more than three decades in Howard Beach. Danny Chan and his wife, Veronica, said they were pleased to sell the building to a nonprofit with a social conscience. “We want to run a more modern, smaller place,” Veronica Chan said. “It’s a good thing NYFAC will move in. It’s for a good cause.” The Chans said they expect to open another restaurant in Howard Beach in the near future. NYFAC now works with about 600 families. While the nonprofit specializes in autism, it will take in anyone with a developmental disability, BauQ mann said.

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The New York Families for Autistic Children is expanding its operations and plans to open a series of programs for developmentally disabled adults and children in a new home on Crossbay Boulevard in Howard Beach. NYFAC President Andrew Baumann said his nonprof it organization, which has administrative offices at 95-16 Pitkin Ave. in Ozone Park, will open an adult day program, an afterschool program, and speech, occupational and physical therapy at 164-14 Crossbay Blvd.,

where Danny’s Szechuan Garden was located until the end of June. The nonprof it, which has been in Ozone Park for more than 13 years, has never been able to offer these services due to a lack of space. “We’re very excited to do this in our community,” Baumann said. “We’re really happy.” Baumann, who is also NYFAC’s chief executive officer, said his group has been looking for space for these types of programs for the past five years. He expects the new facility will open in eight to 12 months, depending on how quickly the

Lillian Merola celebrates 100th Born 100 years ago on July 8, Howard Beach native Lillian Merola has plenty to celebrate. Merola was married to August Merola and lived in Howard Beach for more than 30 years. While in Queens, she and August enjoyed wonderful years surrounded by friends and family. She gave birth to three daughters, JoAnn, Marie and Rosa in Howard Beach. Merola now has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren. Throughout her life, Merola has been a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Lillian now resides in Boca Raton, Florida and looks forward to many visits from all of her family members. Happy birthday Lillian!

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Rockwood Park Jewish Center Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz, second from left, and members of Chesed Shel Emes honored Councilman Eric Ulrich, center with plaque, for his efforts to clean up the Bayside and Acacia Jewish cemeteries in Ozone Park. Chesed Shel Emes is a national organiza-

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Neir’s hosts ambulance fundraiser The Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. will be holding a crucial fundraiser at historic Neir’s Tavern, which has volunteered to host the event, on Sunday, July 17 from 2 to 11 p.m. Neir’s is located at 87-48 78 St. in Woodhaven. The Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. is in desperate need of new defibrillators for the ambulance due to the aging condition of the current ones. These defibrillators are needed for the ambulance to operate and to save lives in

the communities that they serve. This fundraiser will feature live bands and singers, some from the local community, a barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs for a nominal fee and raffle prizes — all to raise money to purchase the new defibrillators. For more information, visit the Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. on Facebook. Anyone who cannot attend may send a donation to the Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 78-15 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven, NY 11421.

In an effort to get residents the best foods and help them avoid health problems like diabetes and cancer, the sixth annual Health Bucks program is underway at participating farmers markets in the city. What began as a pilot program created by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Human Resources Administration in the Bronx in 2005 has turned into a highly popular citywide event. Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be redeemed for a plethora of fresh foods at any of the 65 involved farmers markets across the boroughs. There are a few ways to acquire Health Bucks. One is the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, previously known as Food Stamp cards and now known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards, at green markets. Every time customers spend $5, they get a Health Buck. Another method requires attending a Stellar Farmers’ Market cooking class. Classes are

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App developers get to tackle MTA transit Agency offers tech-heads $5K prize by Bud Taylor

competition, we are taking the next step to engage with the app developer community The MTA this week launched a compe- to encourage the creation of even more tition for technology developers to create useful apps.” software applications that increase access The MTA is releasing to contestants to transit information and help citizens new data sets including records on ridernavigate the MTA’s system ship, on-time performance, of subways, buses, railand injury rates; the shapes roads, bridges and tunnels. of bus routes; and historical The MTA will award a times and locations of train grand prize of $5,000 and movements. smaller cash prizes to develSubmissions are due opers of apps deemed most Sept. 26 and should run on useful to the city’s 8.5 milthe Web, desktop computlion daily transit users. ers, tablets, and/or mobile The competition, MTA phone platforms. The comApp Quest, is the latest petition is open to individucomponent of the agency’s als and organizations in the wide-ranging effort to United States and its territoimprove public access to ries. PHOTO BY PATRICK CASHIN / MTA transit network informaThe public will be invittion, such as countdown ed to view and vote on the clocks in subway stations, redesigned maps submissions for three weeks this fall. Winand MTA apps already developed. ners, who will be selected by a panel of “Over the past two years, we’ve made technology and transportation experts, will more and more information available to be announced in November. app developers, and we’re thrilled that The competition is co-sponsored by they’re taking this information and using it ChallengePost, a marketing and consulting to benef it our customers,” said MTA firm and Web platform for challenges and Q Chairman Jay Walder. “Now, through this community-driven innovation. Contributing Writer

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The United Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood, located at 62-54 60 Place, is in the process of selling its building to St. Mary & St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church, located at 606 Woodward Ave., which will use the site to expand its worship services and hold other activities. The United Presbyterian Church congregation will not be homeless, however, because it will be renting space at Covenant Lutheran Church at 68-59 60 Lane. The church’s gym, Rock Fitness, will also relocate, through a site for that has not been finalized yet. “We’re not running away,” said the Rev. Henry Fury, the United Presbyterian pastor. “We have been here since 1863, longer than

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From now until the end of summer, you can find all sorts of fun and exciting things to do with friends and family. No matter what time of day, everybody loves to eat, and there are some taste-bud tantalizing eateries where residents can enjoy great food. Prima Pasta at 161-50B on Crossbay Blvd. hosts “Summer Mondays,” when patrons receive a complimentary glass of wine or coffee and mini cannoli with every entree or pasta dish during lunch or dinner. Kids ages 3 to 10 eat free from 3 to 7 p.m., and outdoor dining is available upon request. Aqua House at 2227 Van Brunt Road in Broad Channel offers karaoke with a deejay every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Customers can also purchase half-price drinks at The Deck Bar while dining on the waterfront. The Bayview Restaurant at 2225 Van Brunt Road, near Aqua House, has live entertainment every Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There’s also a character brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with balloons, face painting, cotton candy and unlimited Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas and coffee. After a hot summer day, you may want to cool off by picking up a ready-to-drink cocktail at By Right Liquor Busters at 10620 Liberty Ave. You can take your pick of pina coladas, appletinis, strawberry margaritas and many more tasty tropical beverage mixes. And when you’re picking up your drinks, bring the family to visit the tropical birds that reside there. If you’re looking for some cool clean fun for your child, there are multiple summer camps in the area. Kids ‘N Shape, at 162-26 Crossbay Blvd., has a summer camp for children ages 3 to 11. Every weekday until Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon, participants can skip, roll, jump, climb and zip-line all over the air-conditioned facility. Children in the summer camp can also have fun on the water slide, which is set up every Wednesday. Kids ’N Shape also offers open play, which means anyone can stop by to use the

Events like the St. Joseph Feast at St. Helen Church in Howard Beach which took place two weeks ago, shown above, are found in all parts of town. In PHOTO BY NICK BENEDUCE 20 days, the Italian American Families Festival begins outside the Ave Maria Catholic Academy in Old Howard Beach. facility, every weekday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. The Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation holds summer camps at various public schools across the boroughs. The camps get children of all ages involved in arts and crafts projects and outdoor and indoor sports. PS 207 at 159-15 88 St. in Rockwood Park is home to one of the SASF summer camps. It runs every Monday to Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. until Aug. 9. Parents looking to register their child can either go to PS 207 and pick up the required registration and medical

Prima Pasta and Cafe on Crossbay Boulevard in Howard Beach boasts fine family service that’s been PHOTO BY MARK WEIDLER in the neighborhood since 1992.

forms or visit the online website, sasfny.org, and click on “Summer Programs.” There you will find a complete listing of schools with open registration for SASF summer camp. Select PS 207 to download the forms, and when complete, bring the forms and your child to the site director, Marisa Remy, in Rockwood Park. As for summ e r eve n t s , fairs and outings, there’s plenty of them all over town. From Aug. 3 to 7, there’s an Italian American Families Festival outside the Ave Maria Catholic Academy at 158-20 101st St. in Old Howard Beach. Entrance is free, and there will be rides, games, food, live entertainment, comedians, clowns and raffles, prizes and gifts. This Saturday, the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, which is just one and a half miles down from the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge, formerly known as the North Channel bridge, is hosting an urban wildlife safari for junior rangers, children ages 7 to 12. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., an adult can accompany a child on an expedition to learn about the creatures of New York and how they survive and thrive in our urban environment. On July 30 at the wildlife refuge, bird-lovers can participate in the birds of summer walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visitors will

walk down the East and West Pond trails in the preserve while looking for shorebirds, songbirds and wading birds. At the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge on Aug. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., participants can paddle two and a half m i l e s d ow n Pumpkin Patch Channel into the heart of Jamaica Bay. All equipment is provided, although it’s recommended that one bring wa t e r, s u n screen, mosquito repellent and a cap with a brim.To reserve call (718) 3383799. Also at the Joseph P. Addabbo bridge, residents can explore the shore on August 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. A national park ranger will depart from the west parking lot to walk the dunes and shoreline and use a net to show visitors the marine life thriving in the bay’s waters. On Saturday, July 16, at the Rockaway Freeway Dog Park near Rockaway Freeway and Beach Channel Drive, canines can have fun with their owners at an ice cream social for dogs. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be music, games, giveaway bags for the first 25 attendees and dog-friendly ice cream treats. There will also be free to low-cost spaying and neutering. continuedon onpage page282 continued

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Theater-goers can see the Rockaway Theater Company’s production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at the Post Theater at Fort Tilden on July 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., and July 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available via the company’s phone hotline, (718) 374-6400, or online at rockawaytheatercompany.org. If you’re part of a family that likes to go fishing, you might consider climbing aboard Captain Mike’s fishing boats at 158-35 Crossbay Blvd., next door to the firehouse. For $38 you can ship out for four-hour fishing trips. Two trips leave daily: one departs at 8 a.m. and returns at noon, and the other departs at 1 and returns at 5 p.m. All equip-

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children, tweens and teens can get together to celebrate the end of the summer reading program with certificates and prizes. The Howard Beach Library also holds events for its visitors. Every Wednesday until July 27 at 4 p.m., teens and tweens can visit the branch’s community room to play some video games on the Nintendo Wii, as well as other board games. And on Aug. 24 and 31 and Sept. 7, adults can call the branch at (718) 641-7086 to register for

Zumba classes which begin at 11 a.m. When Labor Day rolls around, residents can kick off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 2, with a beach campfire at Jacob Riis Park at the Rockaway Boardwalk and Beach 169 Street. Jamaica Bay Rangers and volunteers will talk about the natural and historic treasures found at the park, and an old-fashioned sing-along will follow. If you have your own musical instrument, you should bring it along with a blanket or a chair. Q

Shellbank Basin, which runs parallel to Cross Bay Boulevard, is home to Captain Mike’s fishing PHOTO BY MARK WEIDLER boats and the fish that visitors catch. continued from page 328

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Woodhaven’s loss, Vincent ‘Jimmy’ LaBella and noise complaints by Maria A. Thomson Executive Director GWDC

Last week, while I was on vacation, was a very sad week in Woodhaven, for we lost a very important pillar of the community, Vincent (Jimmy) LaBella, patriarch of the LaBella family and owners of the Walsh and LaBella Funeral Home. This loss was felt by every family that has experienced the personal, professional and compassionate care that Walsh and LaBella Funeral Home extended to them in their time of bereavement. This same tradition is being extended now by son Peter and grandson James in their family-owned business. This fine gentleman and his family has supported our local organizations and was dedicated to our community and assisted us greatly. Now with his passing, part of our Woodhaven’s history has passed as well. I am very thankful though, that his son and grandson will continue his legacy in his name in the LaBella tradition. The Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. is very proud that we had the privilege of honoring the LaBella family as our Business Owner of the Year 2010. We will remember the happiness shared that evening by a smiling Vincent, with his wife Joann and surrounded by their beautiful, loving family and applauded and honored by the GWDC directors, myself, Woodhaven business owners, store owners and residents in attendance. We will miss

you —as I address him respectfully — Mr. LaBella. Prior to my vacation I attended in Manhattan the City Council hearing on a bill proposed by Councilman Eric Ulrich regarding residents’ noise complaints. I testified as the president of the 102nd Precinct Community Council to noise complaints being the number one quality of life complaint at the 102nd Precinct — covering Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Kew Gardens and Ozone Park. The loud music and crowds of individuals lead residents to having many sleepless nights. I also stated of a new phenomena — pay parties — where admission is charged with DJ’s equipped with professional club speakers and drinks are available at a price. These parties are extremely loud and volatile. Everyone is in favor of this new legislation and more police officers are needed in our outer borough communities such as the 102nd Precinct. With this law and more police officers larger fines will be administered and the police will be able to confiscate equipment. This is good legislation and we thank Councilman Ulrich for proposing it and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley for supporting it. May God bless our leaders, may God bless the men and women of our Armed Forces, may God bless our little Woodhaven and most of all may God bless America. Q

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seniors and “it would be an absolute outrage to change the rules now.” Weprin also emphasized the importance of Medicare. “I would like to see no cuts at all to Social Security and Medicare,” he said. The winner of the Sept. 13 special election would take office immediately and serve out the balance of Weiner’s term. Deacy, 58, of Breezy Point, is a retired city police officer and community activist and has worked in special education at St. Camillus School in Far Rockaway. She is married to a former city police detective and has three daughters and two grandchildren. She advocated eliminating the tolls on the Crossbay Bridge to Rockaway and said that although bills have been introduced in the state, legislators have repeatedly not voted on them. Deacy promised action on these bills or notification to her constituents of why there was no movement. The candidate said she would be willing to listen to her constituents and bring back to the community their fair share of the budget dollars from Albany. Running for Pheffer’s seat for the Democrats is Far Rockaway resident Goldfeder, who is currently director of intergovernmental affairs for U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. He previously worked as the Queens director of Mayor Bloomberg’s CommuQ nity Assistance Unit.

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Social Security office closing in Glendale Feds cite budget cuts as reason; area residents say it will hurt them by Bud Taylor Chronicle Contributor

The Social Security office on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, a mainstay of the community since the early 1970s, will shut its doors for good on Friday at noon, due to budget cuts. The Social Security Administration will merge the office — including all employees and workload — with its larger office at 63-44 Austin St. in Rego Park over the weekend. “The consolidation of these two offices and all their employees into existing leased office space near public transportation will have a projected cost savings of nearly $3 million over the next 10 years,” John Shallman, New York regional communications director for the SSA, wrote in a recent email. Congress cut the Obama administration’s requested 2011 budget for SSA by nearly $1 billion, forcing the agency to close hundreds of field offices nationwide. In May, SSA representatives notif ied elected officials and community leaders — like Gary Giordano, district manager of Community Board 5 — of their plan to merge the two locations. “It's very important to keep it open because for people who don’t have a car to travel from our neighborhoods, especially Ridgewood, Glendale and Maspeth — even from Middle Village — to that location [in Rego Park] would be much more difficult,” Giordano said.

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millions of seniors, the people of Brooklyn and Queens can count on David Weprin to stand up for working families,” Dan Cantor, executive director of the WFP, said in a prepared statement. “Throughout his time in the City Council and the state Assembly, David Weprin has earned our respect and admiration as a public leader. He’s a real mensch.” Weprin, a father of five and grandfather of one who lives with his wife, Ronni, said, if elected, he would fight cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. “I also feel very strong about security

Area residents exit Glendale’s Social Security office on Myrtle Avenue likely for the last time. The PHOTO BY BUD TAYLOR office will be shuttered on Friday due to SSA administrative budget cuts. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner and local residents held a rally in May to protest the closing. Weiner also sent a letter to the SSA New York regional commissioner Beatrice Disman urging her to keep the location open. But the efforts did not forestall closure. For Krystal Ryan, 26, of Ridgewood, a regular at the office, which serves roughly for the state of Israel,” said Weprin, who condemned U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech in mid-May calling for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal that would be based on Israel’s pre-1967 borders. “I expect to be a strong advocate for the state of Israel, even if it means standing up to the president,” Weprin said. Weprin said he would use his background as chairman of the Council’s Finance Committee, a lawyer, a financial adviser and a senior banking official under former Gov. Mario Cuomo to increase the number of jobs in the district, and throughout the country, which has a 9.2 percent unemployment rate. “I’m going to be able to hit the Q ground running,” Weprin said.

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From what she observed of Turner’s last campaign, Wagner considers the candidate a hard worker “who won’t let us down.” Although one could discredit Turner for his inexperience, Wagner said, “I kind of like that he’s a first-time politician … Career politicians are no longer on the street with the people.” Wrapping up the conference, Edward Cox, chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, acknowledged the gaps in Turner’s resume, but endorsed him all the same: “He hasn’t been in office before, but he knows what to do,” Cox said. Wagner believes that, unlike political hacks, Turner will not wear earplugs to Q block the people’s voices out.

Scouts hold car wash for our troops Scouts from Boy Scout Troop and Pack 139 in Howard Beach are holding a car wash to help raise funds for their upcoming trip to Washington, DC. The car wash will be held on Sunday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Howard Beach Jewish Center, 156-45 84 St. Q

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Although Turner did not mention his adversary by name during the conference, he will run against Democratic candidate and Queens Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck), whom Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced he is backing. Whoever wins will serve out the remainder of Weiner’s term in office. Wearing a campaign T-shirt that read, “Let’s turn things around America!” Rockaway Republican President Margaret Wagner said she came out in the heat to back Turner in protest of the government’s “overspending, the corruption with the not-for-prof its. I think it’s a scandal and someone needs to address it and Obamacare.”

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who comes to the SSA office regularly for benefits, agreed that “it’s very inconvenient” for him to have to travel to Rego Park. Gina Sierra, 43, of Ridgewood, who walks slowly with a cane, also depends on the office’s close proximity to home. “It sucks, but what are you gonna do?” she said, adding, “It’s a pain” to have to go to another location. According to Hallman, SSA looks at several factors before making the “difficult decision” to consolidate offices, including the proximity of other facilities — four of which are within three miles of Glendale. “For the destination office, we also look at ... the accessibility to public transportation, the availability of public parking and the office’s ability to quickly absorb the transferring employees,” Hallman wrote. The SSA says many services provided at the Glendale location can now be done through the mail, over the phone or via the Internet at socialsecurity.gov. But for many clients, direct human contact is still more essential and easier than other methods. “For us it’s home,” said Ryan of the Glendale office, calling it a place filled with “familiar faces.” Taisheena Hazel, 26, interviewed outside the Jamaica SSA office, said she recently went to apply for a Social Security card for her baby daughter. “I could do it online but it’s more complicated. There’s a lot of paperwork, so it’s easier to just come in and Q talk to someone,” Hazel said.

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The Howard Beach Kiwanis Club held its annual blood drive at the Old Mill Yacht Club in Howard Beach on Sunday. About 20 members of the Kiwanis Club participated, as well as 10 members of the Bayside Key Club, an organization for high school-age Kiwanians that the Howard Beach group helps to sponsor. Other than the club members, about 30

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bill forward,” Gresser said. “I wish she could make it a federal law, actually.” Before the state Legislature reconvenes in January, Meng said, she will refine her bill with the District Attorney Association’s aid. She sent the organization the bill language on Tuesday for its review. One aspect to consider is the time after which a caretaker should be held accountable for reporting a child’s death or disappearance. Assemblyman William Scarborough (D-Jamaica), who, as former chairman of the Committee on Children and Families, agrees Meng’s bill would

appropriately supplement existing law, and believes the appropriate period would be “between 48 to 72 hours, something along those lines, certainly not 31 days.” How does the assemblywoman view her legislation’s prospects? “I don’t think it’s an easy bill to pass, but I think the public outcry has been so great, that some law needs to be passed so that this type of situation wouldn’t happen to any kids in the future,” Meng said. Gresser is more conf ident the bill will succeed: “I really think it has a fabulous chance of passing, because people are so outraged that someone who should have been punished,” like Casey Anthony, “wasn’t.” Lawmakers in numerous states are now Q sponsoring comparable laws.

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A 26-year-old Flushing man has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault of an on-duty police officer who he struck with a vehicle as the officer tried to arrest him following a “buy and bust” drug operation. The defendant, Martin Garcia, 26, of 35th Avenue, pleaded guilty last week. He is expected to receive 10 years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision when sentenced on Sept. 7. According to the criminal charges, police were conducting a buy and bust operation at the corner of 147th Street and Roosevelt Avenue at approximately 5 p.m., on Dec. 10, 2010 when an undercover officer placed a phone call and engaged in a narcotics-related conversation with a

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Long before Aqueduct Race Track earned its nickname of the Big A, horse racing was well-established in several spots in Queens, mostly in the southern central part of the borough. As noted in the book “Old Queens, N.Y. in Early Photographs,” the Union Course in Woodhaven was authorized by the state Legislature in 1821. Four years later the Eclipse racetrack was built in what is now

South Ozone Park. They operated for decades but were, ahem, eclipsed by two larger courses built later. Those were the Metropolitan Jockey Club, later Jamaica Race Track, and the Queens County Jockey Club — which became the Big A. Today the latter is expanding into new forms of gambling. Q — Peter C. Mastrosimone Ron Marzlock will return next week.

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This 1935 photo of the Robert F. Kennedy-Triborough Bridge's suspension span over Hell Gate is among those on display in Astoria as part of a multifaceted celebration of the span's 75th anniversary.

Exhibit marks the RFK-Triborough’s 75 years as a bridge between boroughs by Bud Taylor

ivvying up cookies and cake decorated with the number 75, the Greater Astoria Historical Society, in collaboration with MTA Bridges and Tunnels, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Robert F. Kennedy-Triborough Bridge on Monday with the opening of a special photography exhibit that chronicles the span’s monumental construction. Entitled “A Planners Dream, an Engineer’s Triumph, a Legacy to our City,” the exhibit on the fourth floor of the Quinn Building in Astoria

features photos rarely seen by the public, culled from roughly 100,000 archival images. Mary Hedge, the project archivist with MTA Bridges and Tunnels, said she sought photos that best exemplified the five phases of the bridge’s construction, from the initial planning stage — in which some 2,000 designs were drawn over 30 months — to the building of anchorage and piers, erecting of 300-foot-tall steel towers, stringing of cables and finally the laying of roadways. Continuedonon page continued page 39

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Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Avenue at 37th Street, Astoria, presents “Behind the Screen,” the core exhibition will be ongoing. “City Glow” will be on view through July 17.

FLEA MARKETS On Friday, July 15, Temple Beth Sholom is running a giant flea market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing and there is plenty of free parking.

Socrates Sculpture Park, at Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City presents the exhibit Vista, now through Aug. 7, during daylight hours.

Faith Mission’s summer flea market will be held every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 1 at 114-40 Van Wyck Expressway, South Ozone Park.

“My Lovely Ladies: The Dried Floral Art of Natalie Carbone,” will be on view now through Aug. 21 at the Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

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The Maria Rose International Doll Museum, 18711 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, exhibits are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. June is bride month. The museum will feature dolls dressed in bridal gowns.

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Dance to the exotic rhythms of traditional Colombian music and Cumbia with percussionist/ composer Wolfgang Barros, at Flushing Town Hall on Sunday, July 24.

Explore the 19th century Fort Totten fortress that helped protect New York City’s harbor from possible naval attack and learn about the history of Willet’s Point on Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at Fort Totten Park in Bayside. Meet at Fort Totten Visitor Center, Building 502. Enter park at the entrance to the fort, north of the intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway.

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Senior Theatre Acting Repertory holds acting rehearsals on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Hollis Public Library, 202-05 Hillside Ave. and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th St. For information, call the director’s assistant at (718) 776-0529.

THEATRE Maggie’s Little Theater at St. Margaret presents “The Sound of Music.” Performances will be held Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 17 at 2:30 p.m.; and Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Hall, 66-05 79 Place, Middle Village. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for children 11 and under. For reservations, call (917) 579-5389 or visit maggieslittletheater.org.

FILM St. Joseph Catholic Church, 43-19 30 Ave., Astoria will hold weekly movie nights on Fridays through Sept. 2. On July 15 see “Julie and Julia” in the school yard. Bring chairs. Come at 7 p.m. for a free barbecue dinner. Movies follow at sundown. Outdoor Cinema 2011: Celebrating the Cultural Diversity of Queens on Wednesdays, July 20 and 27 and Aug. 3, 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. This annual international film festival focuses on a different country or culture each Wednesday evening. Now in its 13th year, this program invites visitors to sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass, see musical and dance performances, enjoy the cool waterfront breeze as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline and watch international films on an outdoor screen.

MUSIC Doo-Wop plus with the New York Exceptions will be performed on Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at Juniper Valley Park, 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard North, Middle Village. Bring your own lawn chair.

SPECIAL EVENTS A concert and art exhibit revolving around the 300-year-old art of playing music on a carpenter’s handsaw will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m., at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent St., Astoria. Admission: $10. Twin Gold with Louise and Jane performing the female hits of the ’50s and ‘60s on Sunday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at the garden of the Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 Road, College Point. It’s free. Dino Rosi, the voice of Napoli, will perform on Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m. at Athens Park, 30th Avenue and 30th Street in Astoria. It’s free. D ance to the exotic rhy thms of traditional Colombian music and Cumbia with percussionist/composer Wolfgang Barros on Sunday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Nor thern Blvd. Free. First-come firstserved. Dance lessons prior to the concert at 1:15 p.m. Queens Symphony Orchestra presents Opera Under the Stars on Sunday, July 17 at 5 p.m. at George Seuffert Bandshell at Forest Park in Woodhaven, and on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s University’s Great Lawn, Jamaica, featuring Martin Sola, tenor and Marcos Sola, baritone with members of the QSO conducted by Maestro Kitsopoulos. Free. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved to an alternate locations.

LECTURE Ann-Margaret Carrozza, an estate planning and elder law attorney, is presenting a free elder law and estate planning seminar on Thursday, July 21, from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at Queensborough Community College’s Office of Continuing Education at 222-05 56th Ave. in Bayside. Participants at this event will learn how to preserve their assets while retaining maximum control over their finances. Register by calling (718) 631-6343

CLASSES Enjoy free yoga on the Idlewild Preserve Cricket Field, 223 Street and 148 Avenue, Springfield Gardens on Saturday, July 16 from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Bring your own mat. Southeast Queens Camera Club presents “Introduction to Digital Photography,” free photography classes on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Roy Wilkins Park, Administration Building, second floor, Baisley Boulevard and Merrick Road, Jamaica now through Aug. 23. Call (718) 7236849 or (516) 328-3776. An introductory workshop in the arts of drying flowers and their use in decorative arts projects will be held at the Voelker Orth Museum, 14919 38 Ave., Flushing, on Wednesday, July 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. The registration fee is $12, $10 for VOM members, inclusive of materials. To register, call the museum at (718) 359-6227. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 12-01 at Fort Totten in Bayside, suggests preparing for the summer afloat by enrolling in one of their boating classes on July 17 or Aug. 14 at Fort Totten in Bayside. Pre-registration is required. Cost starts at $75. Contact Mike Kaff at (917) 952-7014 or email 12-01@verizon.net. Yoga classes are now being held at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 76-11 37 Ave., Room 204, Jackson Heights. All levels are welcomed. Classes are held Saturdays, from 10-11 a.m. and Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Classes held during the week include, meditation, ayurvedic, yoga philosophy and Sanskrit language instruction. Minimum donation is $5. For information, call Rashid at (646) 912-1885 or Shree at (646) 417-2252. Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing, offers Israeli folk dancing on Mondays

A special visit by the POEMobile and performances of poetry and music will mark the 100th anniversary year of the birth of Greece’s Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis on Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. at the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, 22-51 29 St., Astoria.

FOR KIDS There will be special stories, crafts and other activities to celebrate historic fun and games on Saturday, July 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at King Manor Museum, located in King Park, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. SeeWe African Dance will perform on Monday, July 18 at Rochdale Park, New York Boulevard and 134 Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will perform on Tuesday, July 19 at Rufus King Park, Jamaica Avenue between 150 Avenue and 153 Street at 10:30 a.m. All children ages 3+ are invited for a free arts and crafts session sponsored by Mustard Seed Ministry at New People’s Church, 46-04 162 St., Flushing on Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. RSVP to mustardseed.npc@gmail.com. Walk-ins welcome.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Singles Center of the Samuel Field Y, 5820 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck presents Wednesday Nite Rap for singles 45 plus on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Dancing Under the Stars will be held on Wednesdays through July 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Little Bay Park roller hockey rink, Bayside. Free ballroom dance lessons (first 45 minutes), dancing, music and fun.

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MidVilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alive with the sound of a classic by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

There are reasons why some shows become classics, and Rodgers and Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Music,â&#x20AC;? the summer attraction at Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Theater in Middle Village, is a perfect example. Though often dismissed for being overly saccharine, the show has its heart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a large one, at that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the right place, and its score overflows with melodies that people of all ages can hum at will. With songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do-Re-Mi,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climb Every Mountain,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Long, Farewell,â&#x20AC;? and the title tune, audiences enter the theater singing. And, above all, the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale is unfailingly compelling. Who would not be touched as the von Trapp family makes its way over the Alps to escape the atrocities of the Nazis? Being based on a true story

In this shot of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Long, Farewellâ&#x20AC;? performance are Joe Paciullo, left, Brianna Sheridan, Chloe Sue Walsh, Annice Auriemma, Lauren Cassidy, Brian Voyer, Stephanie Verderber, Taylor Abbruzzese, Amy Guarino, Aaron Gallagher, Alison Duignan and Jimmy O'Connor. At right are Jessica Petschauer as Maria and Peter Sullivan as the captain. COURTESY PHOTOS gives the show extra meaning. Proof of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enduring popularity was the sell-out crowd on opening night. Fans of the film version will notice several differences, especially among the musical numbers. Over the years, stage revivals have played around with the changes, sometimes melding the two incarnations. At Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the show is presented basically as it opened on Broadway in 1959. Saturday night, which marked this productionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut, went off with nary a hitch. Heading the cast as Maria, the postulant intent on dedicating her life to a religious

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Dolores Voyer as the Mother Abbess, effortlessly reaching the high notes as she encourages Maria to seek her destiny. Joe Paciullo, as Max, who launches the family on the road to stardom, and Monica Ortiz, as the captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money-hungry love interest, Elsa, have fun with the roles. Among the others with standout roles are Annice Auriemma as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixteen Going On Seventeenâ&#x20AC;? girl, Liesl; Anthony Faubion as Rolf, her boyfriend turned Nazi; and the six younger children, Brian Voyer, Amy Guarino, Brianna Sheridan (who is most convincing in a gender-bending turn as Kurt), Lauren Cassidy, Chloe Sue Walsh and Stephanie Verderber, all of whom put their songs over with aplomb. Barbara Auriemma, who directed the production, is to be commended for keeping the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest despite familiarity with the material. Musical Director Frank Auriemma leads an impeccable band, which plays nearly continuously throughout. The choreography by Trevor Downey is simple, though the spin on â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Long, Farewellâ&#x20AC;? is a welcome change from the traditional duplication of the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version. At the opening, a certain highlight was the pre-show curtain speech by one of the producers, Alan David Perkins, putting the Q audience in a positive frame of mind.

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The bridge, recently renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge but still widely referred to by its original name, was one of the Great Depression’s major public works projects. Although groundbreaking began in 1929, a lack of funds caused construction to stall in 1932 with only some piers and anchorages built. The project was revived in 1933 after the state secured a federal loan and Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia appointed controversial urban planner Robert Moses to the newly created Triborough Bridge Authority in 1934. Moses employed Othmar Ammann, designer of the George Washington Bridge, to redesign the span in Art Deco style from the piers up. “This bridge combines imaginative engineering and striking architecture,”

RFK-Triborough Bridge photo exhibit When: Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. Where: Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor (718) 278-0700/astorialic.org

Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. Queens borough historian Jack Eichenbaum explained how the bridge’s construction changed Queens from a subway-centric to auto-centric borough, and radically altered neighborhoods such as Astoria, where destructive clearing was done to build the bridge’s approaching roads, and This photograph on display at the Historical Society shows Tully & Modern day Triborough Bridge and East Elmhurst. When Moses decided Tunnel maintainer Dennis Winthers at DiNapoli construction workers on the Triborough Bridge in 1936. PHOTO COURTESY MTA the gallery on July 11.PHOTO BY BUD TAYLOR to connect the Grand Central Parkway to the said Bob Singleton, executive director of years to build at a cost of $60 million. Triborough via an extension along Flushing the society. “Even the humble utilitarian Since opening to traffic on July 11, 1936, Bay, he ruined the beachfront properties of features of a toll plaza are all hallmarks of it has united a city and transformed the high-income whites living in East Elmhurst. borough of Queens. classic American design.” The white residents moved, and from over Eleven million vehicles crossed the the bridge came middle-class blacks from The Triborough actually comprises a viaduct, 14 miles of approach roads and bridge the first year at a toll cost of 25 Harlem — including accomplished early three distinct bridges: the suspension cents each. Now over 60 million vehicles jazz musicians — to fill the vacuum. span over the East River at Hell’s Gate travel across its expanse annually for Not forgotten at the anniversary were connecting Manhattan and Queens; the $6.50 cash or $4.80 with E-ZPass. the bridge workers themselves, both past The anniversary celebration also includ- and present. A thousand men labored on Harlem River lift span in Manhattan; and the fixed truss bridge over the ed an evening roundtable paneled by a the construction site on a typical day in Regional Plan Association fellow, a senior the 1930s, said Singleton. Bronx Kills to the Bronx. continued on page 40 00 The bridge under Moses took two MTA bridge engineer and historians from

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MEETINGS A new hiking club and trail crew is being organized for adults at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston on Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Enter through the rear door. Pre-register by calling (718) 229-4000. National Alliance on Mental Illness Queens/ Nassau will meet on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sloman Auditorium of Zucker Hillside Hospital, 76th Avenue and 266th Street, Glen Oaks. Euraina Barnes, program coordinator and Dennis Feuerstein PROS intake coordinator for HALI Queens/Long Island will discuss the latest happenings at Hand Across Long Island, which has not expanded into Queens. HALI is the largest and most successful peer-run multiservice mental health agency in the state. A support group for families meets at 6 p.m. Join Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston’s very own knitting circle. Knitters, crocheters, or crafters of any kind welcomed. This is a meeting for adults who know how to knit, not a class. Call Liz at (718) 229-4000, ext. 200 or e-mail emcglinchey@alleypond.com to inquire about meeting times. They will meet a few times a month, and there will be a fee of $3 for members, $5 for nonmember per meeting. You Gotta Believe, a community based older child adoption agency is looking for families who would be willing to provide love and nurturing to a child in the foster care system. To learn more, join the agency every Sunday at 4 p.m. at Little Flower Children’s Services, 89-12 162 St., Jamaica.

TOURS Municipal Art Society tour of Astoria will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. Duration approximately two hours. Meet at northwest corner of Broadway and Steinway Street. Cost is: members $10, non-member $15. Pay at tour. For more information visit mas.org/tours.

SUPPORT GROUPS Parents Bereavement Support Group will meet on Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Adalberts Church, 52-40 84 St., Elmhurst at 7:30 p.m. Cross Community Baptist Church is holding private marriage counseling sessions by a certified counselor for only $15 per session for the months of July and August. It’s on a first come first serve basis. To make an appointment call (212) 518-7202. The Queens Counseling Services of the Foundation of Religion and Mental Health announces that a free summer bereavement group will run to Aug.

16 on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 14-15 Clintonville St., Whitestone. For more information or to sign up, call (718) 461-6393. The Center for the Women of New York announces that it is now accepting registration for a new session of their Women’s Support Group. It meets at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. For information and an interview appointment, call (718) 793-0672. Drug problem? Call Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at (718) 932-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com. Meetings are held seven days a week. SMART Recovery, a free self-help group dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming all types of addictive behavior problems, meets on Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64th Road, Rego Park.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES The Rockaway Boulevard Senior Center, 123-10 143 St., South Ozone Park, offers service programs Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. with a suggested donation of 75 cents; lunch is at noon with a suggested donation of $1.50. Exercise programs include: yoga, tai chi stretch, three dance groups (African, interpretive and line), chair exercise, choral group, crochet/knit (Mondays and Tuesdays), ceramic, art and camera class, quilting/sewing, Wii games, arts and crafts, conversational Spanish, book talk club, movie afternoons, computer classes, trips, birthday parties and more. For more information, call (718) 657-6752. The Middle Village Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., is now offering a new six-week “Enter 21st Century Advanced Computer Course” which trains seniors in five different computer programs, preparing them to enter the modern force or to just enhance their computer skills. Beginner computer skills necessary. Call Dina at (718) 8943441 or visit the center.

VOLUNTEERS The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo, 53-51 111 St. in Flushing Meadows Park, is accepting applications for volunteers. Program participants will have the opportunity to teach visitors of all ages about animals through guided tours, assisting with special programs and events, speaking at narrated feedings and leading arts and crafts activities. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, Aug. 31. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and available for a multi-week training program. For more information visit queenszoo.com or call (718) 271-1500.

LISTING INFORMATION Items for the Community Calendar must be sent two weeks before the date of the event. Listings should be typed, from a nonprofit organization, either free or moderately priced, and be open to the public. Keep the information to one paragraph. Because of the large number of requests for the free calendar listings, we cannot include every event submitted. Send to: Queens Chronicle, Community Calendar, P.O. Box 74-7769, Rego Park, NY 11374, fax to (718) 205-0150.

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Society members expressed admiration for present day MTA Bridges and Tunnels workers as well, a handful of whom attended the event. “When you listen to the stories they have about lifting the whole bridge span, you really appreciate all the background that goes into the bridge,” said Debbie VanCura, a board member at the society. “I look at these guys and I say, they really are the bridge, you know what I’m saying? They make it happen.” Dennis Winthers, a senior bridge and tunnel maintainer who has worked for TBTA for 28 years and raised his family while working on the Triborough Bridge under TBTA chief James Fortunato, has faith in the bridge. “It’s gonna last another 75,” Winthers said with grinning certitude and a stance as stalwart as the bridge itself. Singleton also paid tribute to TBTA workers.”I walked across the bridge today, hot,” he said. “You know I was like, wow my goodness! Can you imagine if I had to paint the bridge for a couple of hours today? This is a different level of understanding and appreciation and knowledge and respect.” Singleton said despite people’s complaints about the bridge, namely the tolls, “there are still some sublime things worth celebrating.”

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“This bridge is from a time when such projects — be it a Hoover Dam, Empire State Building or, yes, the Triborough Bridge — forced all of us to be Americans of one temper and one spirit. For each and every one of us, when we see these things, like this bridge, we all stand up and are proud of what we can do as a nation.” The society will host a walking tour on Saturday, Sept. 17 with separate groups starting in the Bronx and Manhattan that will meet at the bridge’s nexus on Randalls Island and continue to the site of the original groundbreaking in Astoria Park. Also in the works is a Triborough Bridge oral history project. The society invites participants to send an email with a brief description of their memory to bridgememories@mtabt.org, or call (646) Q 252-7420.

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Merchandise Wanted

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Tag Sales Howard Beach, Fri 7/15, Sat 7/16 & Sun 7/17, 9-1, 155-49 Bridgeton St - upstairs. MOVING! Furn, paintings, computer set, antiques & tools. A/C & refreshments. Old Howard Beach, Sat 7/16, 103, 96-15 165 Ave. Cash ONLY, furn, couches, tables, chairs, baby things & extras. Woodside, Sat 7/16, 9-5, 50-32 63 St. House sold. Lots to see!

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Notice of Formation of LLG PROPERTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/27/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Algin Management Co., LLC, 64-35 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Fulton Development Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/27/11. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 33-14 212th St., Bayside, NY 11361. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of SHANRANDEEP & VIKRAMDEEP CAB LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/23/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Alashkar S. Kundlas, 30-46 69th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11377. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Conversion of SJS Associates, a partnership, to SJS Affiliates LLC. Certificate filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/4/11. Office location: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-48 39th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: for any lawful activities.

K&G Global Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/17/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY Classified Ad Deadline is 12 Noon 12207. Purpose: General. on Tuesday for Thursday’s paper.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARDAGH REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/02/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 53-46 70th Street, Maspeth, New York 11378. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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PRAYER TO BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never known to fail.) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine, Amen. This prayer must be said for 3 consecutive days and after 3 days, request will be granted. Prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. D.S.

SMALL BUSINESS VALUATION, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/16/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Humaira Choudhury, 8675 Midland Pkwy., 2B, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. General Purposes.

SAVE THE MEMORIES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/3/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 15143 81st St., Howard Beach, NY 11414. General Purposes.

332 Starr Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/11/07. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 66-02 79th St., Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Feministing LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/31/2010. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Vanessa Valenti, 34-19 29th St., Apt. 6B, Astoria, NY 11106. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

111th Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/1/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 102-10 Metropolitan Ave., Ste. 200, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: General.

67-36 79TH STREET, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 4/19/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, 40-48 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368. General Purposes.

HD Endurance LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/18/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to HD Endurance, 13-25 141st St., Malba, NY 11357. Purpose: General.

LIFE ON PURPOSE, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/25/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The Bozeman Law Firm, LLP, Six Gramatan Ave., 5th Fl., Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 11-30 46th ROAD, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Ivar Goldart, 11 Bettina Court, Hampton Bays, New York 11946. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Saturday 7/16, 8am-1pm

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: VALKO IMPEX LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/02/09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 28-19 23rd Avenue, Suite 14, Astoria, New York 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Name: 3909 MAIN STREET, LLC. Art. of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 6/7/2011. Off. Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to THE LLC, 5708 39th Ave., Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of BEVERAGES TO-GO LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/16/11. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 136-20 Roosevelt Ave., Ste. #13, Flushing, NY 11354. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 420 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck, NY 11021. The regd. agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., P.C., 1 Maiden Ln., 5th Fl., NY, NY 10038. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK Case No: 1:10-cv-03864 (NG)(CLP) SUMMONS ON A THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT HAROLD LEWIN, an incapacitated person by his legal guardian MARIS GORDON, Plaintiff - against - HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant. HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Third-Party Plaintiff - against - ANTOINE ROSA, Third-Party Defendant. TO ANTOINE ROSA: This summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Cheryl L. Pollak, United States Magistrate Judge of the District Court for the Eastern District of New York, dated June 22, 2011. The Order has been filed with the ThirdParty Complaint in the office of the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York. This is a third-party action brought by Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff, HSBC Bank USA, N.A (“HSBC”), against you as Third-Party Defendant. The third party complaint against you was filed in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, on February 24, 2011. The relief sought is indemnification and contribution, and for all the costs and expenses incurred in HSBC’s defending the action filed by Plaintiff, Harold Lewin, an incapacitated person by his legal guardian Maris Gordon. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the amount of any judgment which may be obtained herein by the Plaintiff against HSBC, plus all the costs, disbursements, attorney fees and expenses incurred in HSBC’s defending the action filed by Plaintiff, together with costs, disbursements, attorney fees and expenses of this action. Currently, Plaintiff is claiming in excess of $700,000.00 against HSBC. Service of this summons is complete the twenty-eighth day after the first publication of this summons. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you is complete, you must serve on the Defendant and on the Plaintiff an answer to the thirdparty complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the Defendant or Defendant’s attorney, whose name and address are: Phillips Lytle LLP, Attn: Preston L. Zarlock, Esq., One HSBC Center, Suite 3400 Buffalo, New York 14203. It must also be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: Gordon & Gordon, P.C. Attn: Peter S. Gordon, Esq., 108-18 Queens Blvd., 6th Floor, Forest Hills, New York 11375. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the third-party complaint. You also must file the answer or motion with the court and serve it on any other parties. Dated: New York, New York, June 23, 2011, PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP, By Preston L. Zarlock, Esq., Andrew J. Wells, Esq., Attorneys for Defendant, Suite 3400, One HSBC Center, Buffalo, New York 14203-2887, Telephone No. (716) 847-8400, pzarlock@ phillipslytle.com, 437 Madison Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Telephone No. (212) 759-4888

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BONNIE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/22/99. The latest date of dissolution is 02/01/2045. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 31-50 31st Street, Astoria, New York 11106. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

GELEC LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 6/16/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Geptulio Hernandez, 7600 Shore Front Pwy, Apt. 8X, Arverne, NY 11692. General Purposes.

Icorporate Consulting, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/18/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O Maria Contreras, Esq., 7261 113th St., Ste. 7-O, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: General.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1255424, for LIQUOR has been applied for by the undersigned to sell LIQUOR at retail in a KARAOKE PLACE under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 133-48 37th Avenue, Flushing, Queens County, NY 11354 for on-premises consumption. CHINA BAR INC.

Index No.: 17546/10 D/O/F: July 12, 2010 THE BASIS OF VENUE IS THAT THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN SAID COUNTY Address: 187-19 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, New York 11412 Block: 10380 Lot: 0025 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2009-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, -against BUNDO ASSOCIATES, INC., FRANK DELGIUDICE, EMILY DELGIUDICE, ANNA GIAMBRA, COSTANZO REALTY, INC., GRAZE COMPANY, INC., NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, JOHN DOE AND/OR JANE DOE No. 1, JOHN DOE AND/OR JANE DOE No. 2, JOHN DOE AND/OR JANE DOE No. 3, and “JOHN DOE No. 4” through “JOHN DOE No. 100” inclusive, the names of the latter defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiffs, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USE FOR THAT PURPOSE. The present amount of debt as of the date of the summons: $20,356.70 consisting of the tax lien principal balance of $13,953.77 plus interest of $6,402.93 though June 15, 2011, with additional attorney’s fees and costs. Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above an adjustment may be necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will inform you. The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2009-A TRUST. Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the herein debt collector. If you notify the herein debt collector in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by the herein debt collector. Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, the herein debt collector will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor. Note: Your time to respond to the summons and complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to quest the name and address of the original creditor. TO THE DEFENDANTS: BUNDO ASSOCIATES, INC. and GRAZE COMPANY, INC.: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this lien, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this lien, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this lien and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained this lawsuit to foreclose the lien will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the premises. Dated: June 15, 2011 Pinchos N. Goldberg, Esq. SEYFARTH SHAW LLP

Notice is hereby given that a License, Number 1254373, has been applied for by Alewife Queens, LLC, to sell liquor, wine, and beer at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 5-14 51 Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 for onpremises consumption.

Notice of Formation of Frutas and Veggies, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/19/2011. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process served against the LLC to 108-51 37th Drive, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Resilient Care Physical Therapy, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/6/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/21/11, bearing Index Number NC-000479-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Prima B.M. Garcia. My present name is Bernadette Marie Garcia aka Bernadette M. Garcia. My present address is 56-16 194th St., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. My place of birth is Sacramento, California. My date of birth is December 11, 1978.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of NY EASTAR, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 6/21/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against in may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael X. Tang, Esq., 39-01 Main Street, Suite 203, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act.

PROBATE CITATION, FILE NO. 2011-496/C. SURROGATE’S COURT - QUEENS COUNTY CITATION. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND DISTRIBUTEES, OF LORRAINE ALEXANDER A/K/A LORRAINE M. ALEXANDER DECEASED, IF LIVING, AND IF ANY OF THEM BE DEAD TO THEIR HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, LEGATEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST WHOSE NAMES ARE UNKNOWN AND CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DUE DILIGENCE. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF QUEENS COUNTY ATTORNEY GENERAL. A PETITION HAVING BEEN DULY FILED BY LOUIS BARRICELLI, WHO IS DOMICILED AT 36 SKILLMAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11211. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE BEFORE THE SURROGATE’S COURT, OF QUEENS COUNTY, AT 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD., JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11435, COURTROOM 62, NEW YORK, ON JULY 21, 2011 AT 9:30 O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON OF THAT DAY, WHY A DECREE SHOULD NOT BE MADE IN THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE ALEXANDER A/K/A LORRAINE M. ALEXANDER LATELY DOMICILED AT 98-34 63RD DRIVE, REGO PARK, NY 11374, ADMITTING TO PROBATE A WILL DATED DECEMBER 28, 2007, (A CODICIL DATED NONE), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED, AS THE WILL OF DECEASED, RELATING TO REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND DIRECTING THAT [X] LETTERS TESTAMENTARY ISSUE TO: LOUIS BARRICELLI [ ] LETTERS OF TRUSTEESHIP ISSUE TO: [ ] LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION C.T.A ISSUE TO: (STATE ANY FURTHER RELIEF REQUESTED) DATED, ATTESTED AND SEALED JUNE 7, 2011 HON. PETER J. KELLY, SURROGATE MARGARET M. GRIBBON, CHIEF CLERK, GUY R. VITACCO JR., ESQ., ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER, TELEPHONE: (718) 898-5060 87-10 QUEENS BOULEVARD, ELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373 ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY (NOTE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU AS REQUIRED BY LAW. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR IT WILL BE ASSUMED YOU DO NOT OBJECT TO THE RELIEF REQUESTED. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY APPEAR FOR YOU.)

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/24/11, bearing Index Number NC-000492-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Danny Jagdish Singh. My present name is Jagdish Biram Singh aka Jagdish B. Singh. My present address is 126-18 135th Ave., South Ozone Park, NY 11420. My place of birth is Guyana. My date of birth is April 17, 1969.

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To Advertise Call 718-205-8000 Notice of Formation of SOLO REAL ESTATE MGMT. LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/22/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Antonio Di Saverio, 41-63 71 St., Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. OB HOMES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/13/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, 67-58 Austin St., Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of 24-36 27TH STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/01/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 151 Valley View Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of Wang Chen Dental Care PLLC. Art. of Org.filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/05/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 39-15 Main St., Ste. 505, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: practice the profession of dentistry. NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/28/11, bearing Index Number NC-000500-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Hernando Gutierrez. My present name is Hernando Gutierrez Cely aka Hernando Gutierrez aka Hernando Gutierrez-Cely. My present address is 148-34 58 Road, Flushing, NY 11355. My place of birth is Colombia. My date of birth is May 1, 1938.

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Spectators at baseball games have always faced the risk of being injured by a foul ball, and from time to time a flung bat. It’s even written in fine print on the back of tickets that these are the risks assumed by fans at games. Last Thursday’s horrific accident, in which Texas Rangers fan Shannon Stone fell to his death while trying to snag a ball thrown to him by outfielder Josh Hamilton, has been extensively covered this week. Stone lost his balance while trying to catch the ball for his son, whose favorite player is Hamilton. It must be stated that Hamilton should not be held culpable at all for trying to make a fan happy, nor should other major leaguers, who are certain to be more cautious now, stop flipping souvenir balls to fans. As seen at Monday’s Home Run Derby, there’s also a risk in trying to get balls that were hit into the stands. What should cease immediately, however, are those needless T-shirt launches to the stands that too many teams, including the Mets, use to both energize the crowd and provide yet another sponsorship opportunity (at Citi Field, it’s the Pepsi Party Patrol). While there haven’t been fatalities to my knowledge, it’s safe to assume people have been hurt in the scramble to grab a shirt. I’ve also seen fans leaning over guard rails trying to catch them. Former Mets and now Orioles TV voice Gary Thorne has often said these are lawsuits waiting to happen, because unlike those from foul balls, these injuries would be deemed preventable. Thorne, by the way, was a military

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HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Beautiful 55x100, Corner 5 Level Split Colonial, 3 BRs, 2½ Baths, Den, 19.7x23.6 with Fireplace, Patio off Den/Basement, Central Vac, Oak Flr in LR, Parquet Flr in Den, New Roof, HW Heater, Sprinkler System, 1½ Car Garage. Asking $699K

Totally redone low ranch on 50x100, HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, Finished Basement, All Stucco Lg Hi-Ranch on oversized New Windows, New Doors, Hardwood lot 40x109, 4 BRs, 2 w/Bath, Lg Floors, All New Appliances, Granite Florida Room, FD, Lg pvt dvwy, Countertops, New CAC. $660K 1 car garage. Asking $650K

OPEN HOUSE SUN 7/17, 12-2pm • 159-29 100 St.

HOWARD BEACH - OLD SIDE HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

Lg updated cape on 42x100, H/W Totally renovated 4 bedroom, 2 full HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK fls on 1st fl, Updated w/9' celings, baths, Hi-Ranch on 42X93 lot, new Large Empire Style Hi-Ranch 27x55 on 40x100 Lot with 5 BRs, 3 Full Access to backyard. Det 2 Car garage siding, roof, pvc fence. Marble kit Baths, Pvt Dvwy and 1 Car Garage. w/Private Dvwy, Full furnished top & granite countertop. In-ground Needs TLC. Asking $639K floor w/kitchen & bath, Only $699K sprinkler system. $665K

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HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK OZONE PARK Beautiful Unique Extended Huge Brookfield Hi-Ranch (27x55), Hi-Ranch, 5 BRs, 4Baths, Wood All Brick, Updated 2 Family, Cabinets, Granite, Mobile Garbage 4 BRs, 3 Baths, Pvt Dvwy, Garage, 4 BRs, 3 Full Baths, Sunken LR, Huge Disposals, Wine Fridge, Central Vac New Windows, New Boiler. FDR, H/W Flrs, 2 Car Pvt Dvwy, 1 Car throughout and much, much more. Asking $489K Gar, ½ Brick Home. $729K U ED

HOWARD BEACH CO-OPS

• L-Shaped Studio, MIC ..... $75K DU RE • Hi-Rise 1 BR co-op ......... $99K • Hi-Rise, 1 BR, 1 Bath Move-in Condition..........$110K • 1 BR Garden, 1st Fl ........$115K HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK • JR4, Hi-Rise ...................$135K Charming 4 BR, 4½ Bath, tudor on Mint Split-Level Colonial, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, All updated, Hardwood • 2 BR, Garden w/DR ........$145K corner lot, Finished attic, In-ground pool, hot tub, custom woodwork, Floors, Den, EIK, CAC, Roof approx • 2 BR, 2 Bath Hi-Rise ......$148K hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 7 yrs old, IGS, 2 Car Pvt Dvwy, • Courtyard Garden 1 BR, Reduced $705K. 40x100, Asking $665K. Pet friendly, Mint............$155K ! ED • Mint 3 BRs, 1 Bath, Garden, UC D Dogs OK ..........................$179K RE • Mint AAA, 2 Brs, 2 Baths, New Kit/Baths ................$195K • Mint-AAA, Lobby Flr, 2 BRs, HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft, 10' Ceilings, HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Mint, Move-in Cond, High Ranch New Kitchen/Bath ..... $189,999 One of a kind custom colonial, on 45x100, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 72x100 Totally redone in 2008, Beautiful Landscaped Yard • Mint 3 BRs, 2 Baths w/Terrace, 4 BRs, 3 Baths, Radiant Heat, 24x45, Home is 50x25, Parking available .......... $248K Security Cameras, Alarm, IGS, Unique Oversized Garage 17x25, R

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HOWARD BEACH CONDOS

• Mint 1 BR Hi-Rise Condo, New Kitchen/Bath..... $169K R • Huge Hi-Rise Condo, 2 BR/2 Baths ..... Only $219K • Mint 2 BRs, 2 Baths with Terrace ......................$229K HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK • Huge 3 BR, 2 Baths, New Raised ranch on 50x100, 3 BRs, Kitchen, Terrace ........$239K 2½ baths, private drwy., corner lot, • Mint 2 BRs, 2 Baths CAC, large living room, very large Duplex with Terrace, kitchen. A must see!! U ED

Cabinetry, Huge Rooms, $1,299,000

Asking $589

Unique Building .......$325K

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Designer 3 BR ranch w/open floor plan, kitchen island, 2 baths, fireplace and skylights on main floor. Great room, 1 large bedroom with attached bath on lower level. Unique features throughout.

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