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C’MON IN! Middle schools, restaurants get reopening dates

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Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo, respectively, announced Monday when in February middle schools and restaurants would be opening back up. For restaurants, the date will be Friday. Middle school students will return Feb. 25.

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Citi Field megasite not so mega Stadium vaccine site opens, many show up without appointments by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

“W hat a big day. What a home run for the people of this borough ... this community and communities surrounding here was the epicenter of the epicenter of this crisis ... It is critical that we have facilities like this in our borough,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said at Citi Field Feb. 10, the “opening day” of its use as a mega vaccination site. The “mega” site, though not yet quite living up to its name, was intended to run as a 24/7 inoculation station, but will only be running for limited hours and days for its first operating week. The site was originally scheduled to dole out 200 doses on the first day, but Mayor de Blasio said it was able to administer 250. An additional 200 shots a day will be distributed through Saturday. The city-run site is expected to begin operating 24/7 beginning Feb. 17, at which time 4,000 people can get vaccinated per week. De Blasio said that the megasite has the capacity to administer as many as 5,000 doses a day, a threshold that cannot be reached until manufacturing is ramped up. “We have to change the approach,” de Blasio said following his tour of the premises. “We have to stop this game of not know-

Citi Field opened as a vaccination site Wednesday morning, two weeks after originally scheduled. Because of limited dosages, the site will only operate until Saturday and will not open for PHOTO BY KATHERINE DONLEVY 24/7 service for another week. ing how much supply we’re going to have. We need direct allotment of supply that we can depend on ... We’re not getting the supply on a reliable basis.” With Mr. and Mrs. Met on his left and team owner Steven Cohen on his right, the mayor said Citi Field was the perfect space

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so hard by this crisis,” said de Blasio. “We couldn’t do it because we don’t control our own supply. We need to control our own supply. We need a supply we can depend on.” In the hours between the site’s opening and the mayor’s arrival to the stadium, dozens of eligible Queens residents were turned away because they hadn’t scheduled an appointment. Taxi driver Victor Barahona was under the impression the shots would be reserved for eligible parties whether they had made an appointment or not, similar to the process for city-run Covid-19 testing sites. He brought proof of employment and residence, but was turned from the gates by police officers for not having an appointment. “They said it’s full,” Barahona said. “I tried to make an appointment, but it’s hard.” Another man, who did not provide his name, said he had tried to make an appointment online, but struggled to understand why none were available. “It asked for the ZIP code and when I put in my ZIP code, it said there are no appointments in this location,” he said. Chalking it up to a computer error, he showed up to what he expected to be a completely operational megasite for eligible residents. T he l i ne for t hos e who d id h ave continued on page 10

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Middle schools to reopen for in-person Students will return starting Feb. 25 and teachers on Feb. 24 by Max Parrott Associate Editor

New York City’s public middle schools will reopen for in-person classes on Feb. 25, Mayor de Blasio announced Monday. Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said that the return of middle school students and educators will be combined with increased safety precautions. The city has hired more staff in the “Situation Room” that tracks cases and will be deploying more staff at schoolbased testing sites. Carranza also said that teachers will be prioritized for vaccination at city sites over the winter break next week from Feb. 12 to 21, but did not elaborate. “For middle schools, we just had the pieces we needed. We had the testing capacity built out. We had the ability to build out a situation room. We’ve seen how effective the health and safety measures have been in our schools. But it’s also for our kids,” de Blasio said at his press event Monday. Howard Beach resident Valerie Baker, whose middle school son goes to PS/MS 146, said that he had never been so excited to go to class. “It is imperative that these children return to some kind of normalcy,” Baker said. “I am thrilled school is resuming for our middle schooler! High School needs to be next!” she texted the Chronicle. After the Department of Education halted all in-person programming due to rising Covid positivity before Thanksgiving, it reopened preschools, elementary schools and District 75 programs for students with disabilities at the

A welcome-back sign hangs over the doors of PS/MS 232 in Lindenwood. beginning of December with increased testing. Carranza, also speaking at Monday’s press event, said that the city is aiming to increase in-person learning for middle school students. “Of the 471 middle schools, we fully expect that half will be able to open their doors on the 25th offering five-day-a-week instruction to their students, and we know that the other schools are going to program and reprogram to get to the goal of having five-day-a-week,” Carranza said.

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District 24 Community Education Council President Phil Wong said that his questions about which middle schools will get inperson five days a week have gone unanswered. When the mayor announced the return of elementary schools in December, Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) pointed out the district faced obstacles to reaching five-day schedules because a higher percentage of parents have chosen in-person learning there.

Under the plan, middle school teachers will return to class one day prior to students. Though in recent weeks, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew has cautioned against further reopening without vaccinating all teachers, the union leadership seemed to cautiously accept the new announcement Monday. “The UFT will be monitoring to ensure that testing regimen, the presence of personal protective equipment and social distancing requirements are strictly adhered to as new grades and buildings reopen,” the union said in a written statement. Some of the rank and file members, on the other hand, don’t feel so optimistic. The UFT’s Solidarity Caucus declared no-confidence in the city’s decision within a day of the city’s announcement. It sent out a list of 23 schools in Queens where UFT members and principals had reported violations of the union’s safety checklist. The mayor maintained throughout his press event that the city’s increased testing capacity has made it possible to provide weekly Covid screening in middle schools just as it does in elementary schools. Test and Trace Corps head Ted Long referenced the fact that the city has built up the capacity to run 120,000 Covid tests citywide as evidence. De Blasio also touted the success of the city’s so-called Situation Room, which was created to quickly alert school communities to positive Covid cases. Long said that so far the Test and Trace Corps has hired 27 individuals for the team and plans to bring on another 35 Q before Feb. 25.

Pheffer Amato raises Scholars’ concerns New admissions will inequitably impact Rockaway middle, high school, she says by Max Parrott For the latest news visit qchron.com

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The elimination of screened middle school admissions is making waves down in the Rockaways. Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Park) recently wrote a letter to Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza requesting to reconsider the recently unveiled changes to middle school admissions on the grounds that it could negatively impact The Scholars’ Academy, located in Rockaway Park. The Academy, which has students in grades six through 12, is an academically accelerated screened school, which usually follows a geographic zone policy when selecting students. Normally 51 percent of the school’s seats are set aside for students from the Rockaway Peninsula, 39 percent are for those from School District 27, which stretches up to Ozone Park and Woodhaven, and the remaining 10 percent are reserved for those who reside outside those areas. But in December, Carranza announced sweeping changes to the middle and high school admissions process wherein if a middle school has more applicants than available seats, offers

will be made using a random lottery that will be conducted by the Department of Education’s Office of Student Enrollment. Pheffer Amato explained in her letter that the school was founded in 2005, “specifically to address the fact that most of the students in Rockaway were leaving the Peninsula to attend school elsewhere for a viable middle school option.” She argued that the changes would go beyond the middle school to impact high school admissions as well, where 90 percent of enrolled students come from the middle school. Under the chancellor’s new admissions guidelines, however, school district priorities for high school admissions will be permanently eliminated this year, and all other geographic priorities will be eliminated next year. “Minimally, I ask that a middle school admission set-aside be provided for siblings of students. As the current student population is already so diverse, having a sibling policy would maintain that diversity,” wrote Pheffer Amato. She went on to ask that the chancellor consider other exceptions in the case of the Rockaway school. “Blanket changes will not suffice for this school as it is not Q comparable to any other,” she said.

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Eligibility expanded for the medically vulnerable Official documentation proving ailments required for vaccination by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

If you’re eligible for a vaccine, you’d better bring proof to your appointment. At his Feb. 8 press conference, Gov. Cuomo made it clear that documentation must be presented in order to be inoculated. “While this is a great step forward in ensuring the most vulnerable among us have access to this life-saving vaccine, it’s no secret that any time you’re dealing with a resource this scarce, there are going to be attempts to commit fraud and game the system,” he said. “That’s why it’s been critically important that we put safeguards in place to prevent bad actors from slowing the distribution process and we have done just that.” Those who lie about their eligibility are committing a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, according to a state Department of Health spokesperson. That morning, the state expanded eligibility to those with 13 comorbidities and underlying conditions — starting Feb. 15, people diagnosed with cancer, kidney disease, severe obesity, diabetes and more can get their shots in some state municipalities. Several other immunocompromised categories, as well as pregnancy, were included in the expansion, but officials warned all who make appointments claiming underlying conditions must bring

professional proof. Qualified populations must bring a doctor’s letter, medical information proving their comorbidity or a signed certification to the vaccination facility. Proof of eligibility had been required for all qualified groupings. Those being vaccinated because of their occupation were asked to bring in an employee ID card or badge, a letter from an employer or affiliated organization or a pay stub. Those receiving a vaccine on the basis of age are asked to bring a driver’s license, passport or any other documentation of birth and residency. Cuomo said he would leave the decision on when to schedule vaccination appointments for the expanded comorbidities groups up to local government, but New York City plans to begin as soon as possible: Monday, Feb. 15. Dr. Dave Chokshi, the commissioner of the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, reiterated the need for patients to provide one of the three types of medical documentation proving their ailment. “We want to make sure that people are indeed eligible when they do get the vaccination. But we also want to give them some options with respect to demonstrating that eligibility,” he said at a Feb. 9 briefing. As of Wednesday, the city had administered over 1,071,000 doses, with 23 percent of

Even as vaccine eligibility expands, Mayor de Blasio continues to call on the state to allow PHOTO BY ED REED / NYC MAYOR’S OFFICE / FLICKR reserved second doses to be doled out as first doses. receiving both shots. Mayor de Blasio blamed the slow rollout on strict vaccine regulations and had chastised the state for forcing the city to hold onto second doses for those who had received their first shot rather than distributing them to those who hadn’t received any. “There are so many people who have those pre-existing conditions who are just scared to death right now, and again, even a first vaccination is going to mean so much to them,” he

said Tuesday. “I keep coming back to the point, we need the freedom to vaccinate. That means the federal government, state government giving us the ability to use second doses as first doses.” Cuomo stated weeks prior that the idea would not be viable, not because the vaccines would lose effectiveness, but because it would require a dramatically increased production to Q ensure second shots.

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Elected officials are urging residents to take the Covid vaccine if they can, with black politicians in particular hoping to alleviate fears given past history. Borough President Donovan Richards, speaking at a virtual town hall last Thursday, referenced the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, when researchers from the United States Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided no effective care to black people during a study from 1932 to 1972. “This history never leaves us and we know that but we want you to know this is not experimentation,” he said. “This is about making sure that you’re safe, that your families are safe, that your friends are safe, that your community is safe.” C o u n c i l wo m a n A d r i e n n e A d a m s (D-Jamaica), who lost her father due to Covid complications, also addressed the historically based fears among blacks about a government medical initiative. “To those who may be apprehensive because of the history that we share as black people in America and looking at the Tuskegee experiment, remember the Tuskegee experiment was around people who had syphilis who were given a placebo,” she said.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and area politicians touted the Covid vaccine and looked to calm fears that minorities might have about the vaccine during a virtual town hall QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT VIDEO SCREENSHOT / YOUTUBE Thursday night. “This is totally the antithesis of that experiment. If we don’t know anything else, please know that this vaccine is meant to cure you and keep you from getting sick, not the opposite.” Adams said it’s like comparing apples and oranges. “If I was eligible, I would take this vaccine tomorrow,” she said.

State Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) said the electeds need to dispel any concerns. “People are afraid of the vaccine because of boogeyman conversations that are not based in reality,” he said, adding that minorities helped develop the vaccines as part of the Moderna and Pfizer teams. “The good thing of the internet is we can

reach people virtually,” Comrie said. “The bad thing with the internet is that a lot of foolishness can get put on there and all of a sudden can be thought of as real.” A sse mbly wom a n A l icia Hy nd m a n (D-Springfield Gardens) said the electeds are not “overdoing it” by continuing to give out information. Her daughter’s best friend, 22 years old, came down with Covid. “For the young people that are out there thinking that you’re tired of hearing about it, now her friend is experiencing pain, body aches, no sense of smell and no taste,” Hyndman said. Dr. Madhury Ray, the Covid health equity data lead at the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, also touted the vaccine. “We don’t get to go back to a life that looks like the life before Covid unless the majority of people, unless almost everybody in New York City who can get the vaccines does get the vaccine,” she said. The reward of getting the vaccine outweighs the risk, according to Ray, who called vaccines both her “favorite thing” and “the biggest accomplishment of humanity.” “The risk from Covid is so tremendous,” she said, adding, “The risk of Covid is so much greater than the risks associated with continued on page 22

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P We’re making major progress in the war on Covid EDITORIAL

fter a full year of horrors unlike any in living memory, there is finally good news in the fight against the novel coronavirus. And to a greater degree than before, it’s coming from multiple fronts. First is the number of new cases being reported. They’re down dramatically, across the city, state and nation. In the city, they’ve dropped from a seven-day rolling average peak of 6,374 on Jan. 8 to 3,843 on Feb. 7. See the figures in chart form and you can see they’re falling off a cliff. The change is much less dramatic with hospitalizations and deaths, but those always lag new cases, and they’re coming down too. More vaccines are on the way. Although the program has gotten off to a slower start than it should have, and supply is nowhere near where it needs to be, the situation is improving. Citi Field opened as a vaccination center Wednesday. It will only be doling out 200 jabs a day at first, but the capacity will nearly triple in a week, according to the city. Once supply is high enough, it could inoculate 5,000 people a day, but getting there depends on Washington and the companies making the vaccine and all the necessary ancillary elements. Meanwhile, Gov. Cuomo just expanded the list of those who are eligible for the vaccines to people with any one of a

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Dear Editor: Gov. Cuomo has used the highfalutin word “comorbidities” in his recent correspondence. The definition is the anxiety caused by the intolerable delays in giving the vaccine out to anyone who is on the so-called priority list, in conjunction with living with the fact they have done everything to get on the list and still get the “No appointment available” message. They made a big deal like they were moving Fort Knox to Aqueduct with the National Guard on patrol and then nothing. This vaccine signup hoax is a fallacy. By Xmas everyone will have forgotten this boondoggle. Ray Hackinson Ozone Park

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ening the restrictions on society they imposed last spring. Here Cuomo wields the far greater power, and he’s finally beginning to use it for good, months after his own experts concluded that household gatherings drive the vast majority of coronavirus spread. Restaurants in the city finally can restart indoor dining, though at a measly 25 percent. That will at least help, and drive the push for eatery equity. If you can serve at 50 percent in Floral Park, LI, you certainly should be able to serve at 50 percent in Floral Park, Queens. Starting Feb. 23, large arenas such as the Barclays Center, Madison Square Garden and Nassau Coliseum will be able to host events at 10 percent capacity, with Covid testing required. Just think: Citi Field will get the same treatment if not better. You’ll likely get to see the Mets play this year! And in March weddings will be allowed with up to 150 people. The rule for now is no dancing, but that can’t last. De Blasio, for his part, is allowing outdoor ticketed events starting in March. And middle school students can go back to the classroom Feb. 25. That’s vital — the damage done to children by school closures is incalculable. It must end. We’re really turning a corner on the virus. Keep masking and distancing and we’ll reach that promised land together.

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Nursing home tragedy Dear Editor: We have written in the past about the tragedy of the loss of elderly patients in the nursing homes. Attorney General Letitia James is finally addressing this issue and concluding that the figure calculated is off by 50 percent. The pandemic hit our nation hard and we looked to both the federal government to treat it like the national emergency it was and work on it accordingly. President Trump responded to New York by supplying much-needed masks, gloves and gowns. He also sent a Navy ship to New York, complete with thousands of beds and equipment. The Jacob Javits Center was transformed into another hospital with thousands of more beds to meet the need.

With all the reporting on the number of people who would be affected, no one knew for certain how bad the situation would be. But in our earlier letter, we questioned why these elderly patients weren’t placed on the Navy ship or in the Javits Center. As it turned out, both facilities were hardly used and someone should answer for this. And that someone is Gov. Cuomo and Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. What a disgrace! Thomas and Constance Dowd Oakland Gardens

DC statehood a bad idea Dear Editor: I wish to respond to the letter written by Sheela Maru in the Feb. 4 issue regarding racial disparities in administering Covid vaccines and statehood for the District of Colum-

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bia (“DC statehood now”). Perhaps Sheela did not see a recent edition of “World News Tonight” which showed the 10 counties in America with the lowest vaccination rates and poorest access to healthcare. All 10 were rural, mostly agricultural counties in the Midwest or Mountain states. Eight of the 10 were almost entirely white, lead by Gove County, Kan. Of the other two, one was almost evenly split between white and American Indian, and only one had a majority nonwhite population. A more accepted reason for lower rates of vaccination in mainly black and brown communities is feelings of suspicion, fear and mistrust. Last week Leonard Marshall spoke to an audience of mainly black Americans advising them that the vaccine is safe and urging them to get it. As for granting statehood to the District of Columbia, that would not be a good idea. Our Founding Fathers deliberately created the District so it would not be part of any state. They wanted it on neutral territory because it was felt that if it were a state, it would have undue influence and receive favorable treatment. The concept is similar to the view of many outerborough residents of New York City. Manhattan is where City Hall is and where the City Council meets. Residents of the outer four boroughs often believe, with much to back them up, that Manhattan gets the lion’s share of funds and attention in everything from schools to snow removal to repair of potholes. It would be the same by giving statehood to DC. It is true that DC has grown in population, its demographics have changed and business other than that of government is conducted there. The racial composition of the District plays no role in the reason why statehood would not be a good idea. Its purpose is to keep DC from reaping extraordinary influence and benefits at the expense of other states. Edward Riecks Howard Beach

logical) hemispheres, which retain long-term memory (Paivio). There is also a “social relation of absence between the different listeners” (Sartre). With remote learning, there is heightened social isolation and fragmentation between pupils outside a physical classroom, together with a loss of personal touch with their teacher. Hence, it is harder to learn (even via Zoom video due to diminished attentional focus) with a linear cognitive displacement (one out of three lost reading/writing skills). The social isolation also leads to lonely, unmotivated and disinterested students with toxic stress and fatigue. Remote learning is an unmitigated fiasco. Joseph N. Manago Briarwood

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Dear Editor: Remote learning is defined by the learner and instructor, or source, being separated by distance and/or time. Although “remote” has some live video instruction, it is still essentially digitally online technology, and shows several adverse effects on cognition and mental health of children. Hence, it should be utilized much less by the educational system. The earliest studies on adverse effects of television upon linear (verbal) cognition led Dr. Benjamin Spock to conclude that TV “impairs children’s ability to read and fosters a short attention span” (Baby and Child Care, 1998). In fact, substantial studies have correlated TV viewing with a shift from linear to visual cognitive informational processing and a marked diminution in students’ reading skills. The explanation for these adverse effects on learners is that prior to the age of 12 the plasticity of the brain is highest, with excessive stimulation of the right cerebral hemisphere by visual, nonverbal stimuli affecting the neurological development of higher learning and episodic memory. The cerebral cortex has an asymmetrical organization into right (functionally spatial and visual) and left (functionally verbal and

Dear Editor: I think the impeachment is justice delayed. But a harsher penalty is the city’s right to stop payment for that name and remove it from all buildings and properties that were endowed by our taxes. Keep the golf course, renamed City Links. Apt justice for an egoistic publicity hound. Lower the green’s fees and bring in public school students for phys-ed classes. A history lesson about the game’s origins and how it became a networking opportunity for workers and professionals. Start with putting lessons. Show a video in class. A small fee to offset instruction and transportation can defray some costs. Families can participate also for a modest fee — certainly much cheaper than attending any professional sport, or what health clubs rake in. Golf is a lifelong activity and is ideal for physical distancing. Why not use the course for tournaments? Charge the $185 fees on weekends for those who can afford it. Senior discounts? Don’t get teed off, tee off instead. B K Brumberg Howard Beach

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No grand in GOP Dear Editor: While I am a registered Democrat, I am a firm believer in the importance of a bipartisan government. There have been occasions, not often, when I believed the Republican seeking an office was more qualified than the Democrat, and I voted for that person. Suffice it to say, that did not include Donald Trump, whom I considered the most incompetent person ever to hold the office of president of the United States. In addition to being incompetent Trump’s involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and refusal to accept the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election make it clear, he should be impeached and convicted. There appears to be a majority of Republicans who, notwithstanding the above, will oppose a conviction. Should that occur, what was previously known as the GOP (Grand Old Party) Republicans should be changed to INP (Inferior New Party) Trumpians. Benjamin M. Haber Flushing

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Large-scale weddings returning March 15 But Antun’s owner says the rules — like no dancing, for now — hurt biz by David Russell Associate Editor

Weddings and other large catering events can resume March 15 with up to 150 people. Sangita Patel, co-owner of Woodhaven Manor, which holds 900 people, said she is hearing from a lot of old customers. “They keep calling, calling, calling,” she told the Chronicle Monday. But Mickey King, owner of Antun’s in Queens Village, says it’s not enough. One bride-to-be called saying she wanted 250 guests. King told her they could only book for 150 and she agreed. Then he told her no dancing is allowed under New York State regulations. “I’ll cut the guest list 100 people but I ain’t not having dancing at my wedding,” she told him. And that was the end of that. The booking didn’t go forward, King said. There was another would-be customer who wanted to have 80 people at her wedding but learned her guests would need to be tested for Covid. “She said, ‘Forget it then’ and hung up the phone,” King said. Patel, like King, said people with bookings have priority when they return. The manor hosts weddings, sweet sixteens and baptisms, among other events.

Antun’s owner Mickey King told the Chronicle state regulations are hurting business even as COURTESY PHOTO weddings with up to 150 people will be allowed starting March 15. “We do everything,” she said. King said the governor has not provided enough information in relation to the reopening next month. “The quote-unquote leader of the state doesn’t have an answer for us,” King said, adding, “Governor Cuomo has not issued any sort

Home of Mets serves select vaccine groups by David Russell

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After being initially postponed due to a vaccine shortage, Citi Field opened as an inoculation site Wednesday [see separate story on page 2 or at qchron.com]. “This is one we’ve been hoping for for a long time,” Mayor de Blasio said Monday, adding, “This is going to be great for the people of Queens.” The home of the Mets will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 24 hours a day. Citi Field will receive 800 doses over its first four days. Half the shots will be reserved for Queens residents with the other half reserved for food delivery workers and Taxi and Limousine Commission licensees of all five boroughs. “We need them to help us get around this city. They’re vulnerable. We want to make sure that there’s specific appointments set aside for them,” de Blasio said of the drivers, adding that the food service workers were “there throughout the whole crisis.” Yankee Stadium opened last Friday as an inoculation site. That site is a joint city and state venture, while the home of the

Mets is a city-run site. To improve accessibility to Citi Field, all trains on the Port Washington line on the Long Island Rail Road will stop at Mets-Willets Point station. Normally, the stop is only in service for Mets games and the US Open. “What we wanted to do is make sure people had another option, another alternative to getting to Citi Field, including subways, driving, taking buses,” LIRR President Phil Eng said. Borough President Donovan Richards, who had been calling on the city for updates on Citi Field, was glad to hear the news of the site opening. “Finally,” he tweeted Monday. “Thank you again to the @Mets and @CitiField for this home run you’re hitting for #Queens. We are so grateful for your partnership.” The Citi Field site was originally announced as a mega vaccination site on Jan. 12 but, along with Yankee Stadium, was later postponed due to a lack of available vaccines. To register, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call (877) VAX-4NYC (829-4692). Q

of guidance whatsoever at all and doesn’t seem to be in a rush to do so. He thinks weddings are planned overnight.” Cuomo said Tuesday that guidance would be out in the next week or so walking through the specifics. Judging from his quote, dancing could be

making a comeback. “You invite me to a wedding now and say there’s going to be 150 people, I’m not going because I’m nervous,” Cuomo said in answer to a reporter’s question. “But, if you tell me the 150 people have all been tested and were all negative in the past 12 hours, well, then I’ll go and we’ll dance, Juliet.” Cuomo said last August dancing would not be allowed at gatherings — “Where’s the logic?” asked King, who said Antun’s can hold 1,000 people, plenty of room for 150 people who pass Covid tests — and there is still the 10 p.m. curfew to deal with. And how many weddings has King attended that ended before 10? “I have been to zero,” he said. King is also concerned when the weather gets warmer, people will just have noncompliant parties in a tent somewhere. “There’s no way for him to find some random tent and even if he does what is he going to do? There’s no liquor license to pull,” he said, adding, “You’re going to cause these events to happen.” A spokesperson for Cuomo disagreed with that logic, saying if someone wants to host an unsafe event, “wouldn’t they just do it now? Not seeing how creating a way to do something safely is opening the door to people doing it Q unsafely any more than the status quo?”

Citi Field opens for vaccines continued from page 2 appoint ments was shor t and moved quickly, which angered many of those who were turned away — some refused to believe that there were not enough shots for the crowd. “If you look at the line for people who have an appointment, there is only one or two persons waiting to be vaccinated,” said Mr. Hojas. “There are hundreds of us who don’t have an appointment and we can’t get a vaccine.” The struggle to make appointments, especially for seniors and non-English speakers, has been a pervasive issue since eligibility was expanded beyond healthcare workers. Many don’t find the site user friendly while others claim the wait times on vaccine hotlines is unbearably lengthy, but New York City residents cannot get vaccinated without an appointment. Several of those who were turned away waited another hour to air their grievances at the mayor for failing to communicate the process. De Blasio responded that appointments had always been required. “You can’t just come here and walk in,” de Blasio said. “You have to have an appointment in advance. We don’t want lines of people. That’s not safe.” Luckily those who showed up to Citi Field Wednesday morning without a time slot were helped by representatives from

Police served as gatekeepers for Citi Field’s first day as a vaccination site and checked appointment reservations. PHOTO BY KATHERINE DONLEVY

the Mayor’s Office to schedule one for the future. The mayor said that help should be available at other vaccination sites going forward. A few freshly vaccinated residents shared their excitement as they excited the megasite. “It feels great. It’s a great thing,” Carmen Ramos told reporters. A nother man simply displayed a Q thumbs-up as he headed out.

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NYC indoor dining to restart on Friday Queens bar owners pleased to open, frustrated over governor’s timing by Michael Gannon Editor

Patricia Robinson’s husband worked in Giordi’s Joint, a bar on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, for 30 years before they bought the business in 2018. “It’s been a rough winter, but we’re thrilled that we’re going to be reopening Friday,” she told the Chronicle. New York City restaurants will be able to open indoor dining at 25 percent capacity on Friday rather than waiting until Valentine’s Day on Sunday, as Cuomo had initially announced. Cuomo, who last week hinted at the move based on any progress against Covid-19 over the weekend, made it official in his Monday morning press conference. “We were planning to open the restaurants in New York City to indoor dining on Valentine’s Day, but they’ve made the point that they’d like to open a couple of days earlier so they can prepare for Valentine’s Day,” Cuomo said. Among the numbers touted by the governor was a new seven-day positive testing rate of 4.38 percent in the state. Queens, at 5.61 percent, has the secondhighest rate in the five boroughs. “It’s high, but it’s coming down,” he said.

Cuomo said with Valentine’s Day expected to be a busy restaurant day, the two-day head start should help eateries do a little better. But he also said things could change back if the numbers take a turn for the worse. “The future may change that,” Cuomo said. “If the enemy changes tactics, we have to change tactics.” Loycent Gordon, owner of the historic Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven, said the timing highlights what he calls a disconnect between Cuomo and the restaurant industry. “He really needs to communicate more closely with the restaurant industry on ways to keep businesses viable and, of course, keep people safe,” Gordon said. “We’ve known from the start that indoor dining was not the source of the spreading. This is just one more thing we should have had already, one more frustration after a [Dec. 14] shutdown that never should have happened.” Cuomo had announced last Friday that he would allow restaurants to reopen Feb. 14 at 25 percent capacity. He had ordered them shut down on Dec. 14. Most elsewhere in the state have been allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity since last summer. “He closed [indoor gathering] down back in December when we were open at 25 percent and we’re reopening the same

Leaders call for EMT vaccines on the job by David Russell

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Six councilmembers are asking the city to give Covid vaccinations to EMTs and paramedics at station houses personnel work in so they can be inoculated on the job. Councilmembers Bob Holden (D-Middle Village), Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans), Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island), Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn) and Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx), along with three EMT union leaders, made the request in a letter to FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro and the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Tuesday. EMTs and paramedics are given three hours of comp time for being injected with the vaccine. “After working grueling hours, having time off is a luxury, and it should be used instead to relax and recuperate before going back to work,” the letter said. The lawmakers noted the FDNY has a Biopod system, in place for bioterrorism preparedness, with simulated scenarios in case of a biological threat. It would be utilized in the event of a chemical, bio-

logical, radiological nuclear or explosive incident. “It would make sense that the FDNY utilizes this system to pull EMS personnel off their routes during work time and have them inoculated,” the letter said, adding, “Your agencies should spare no effort to make the lives of these brave men and women easier instead of harder.” Holden wrote a separate letter to Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo Monday asking that the city’s sanitation workers be permitted to receive the vaccine. “Given how little is still known about this virus and the possibility of our sanitation workers coming into contact with infected material and surfaces, they should be eligible for the vaccination right away,” Holden wrote. He added that more than 600 sanitation workers have tested positive for the virus with hundreds sometimes simultaneously absent from the workforce due to positive tests. A spokesperson for Holden told the Chronicle Tuesday that the office was informed by the state that there isn’t Q enough vaccine.

The city’s restaurant industry is getting a twoday head start on the planned Valentine’s Day reopening for indoor seating. Gov. Cuomo said Covid numbers look good, but still called for PHOTO BY MIKE GROLL / NYS GOV. vigilance. way,” Robinson said. She added that she was as happy for some of the bar’s longtime patrons as she is for her business. “Some of our customers are older people,” she said. “They come here and socialize — that’s what they’s do. A lot of them couldn’t sit outside in the cold, but some of them did. A lot of them told us ‘I worked outside my whole life; we can do this.’ I’m happy for them.” Robinson said she has heard nothing new on the 10 p.m. curfew. Cuomo’s announcement last week came on the heels of a Buffalo Supreme Court justice ruling that Albany had to immediately lift the curfew for 94 bars and restaurants in the Buffalo metropolitan region that have sued the state on the matter. New Jersey and Connecticut already have announced a relaxing of curfews. New York State businesses lobbied unsuccessfully to have the curfew extended to midnight for this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, but Cuomo stood firm. Robinson, like other business owners the Chronicle has spoken with, said Valentine’s Day is a good day to be open for business.

But she also said Giordi’s Joint did not need an advance window to get ready. “Why couldn’t he have just let us open Monday when he made the announcement?” she asked. “Any business would have been ready to go. If you don’t have something, you get it and have it the next day. I don’t understand what difference the extra four days made ... I’m just thrilled that we’re reopening.” Gordon called Friday’s startup date completely arbitrary, saying the New York State Restaurant Association has been lobbying for a Thursday opening to allow restaurants to take full advantage of the weekend, when they do their most business. Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, hailed Cuomo’s latest move in an email on Monday. “We commend Governor Cuomo for permitting indoor dining to resume in New York City on Friday, instead of Sunday the originally scheduled date,” Rigie said. “This will allow restaurants to generate much needed revenue from the Valentine’s Day weekend business, much of which they would have lost because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year. The advanced opening and better health metrics are welcome news to the city’s decimated restaurant industry and to lovers alike.” Melissa Fleischut, president and CEO of the New York State Restaurant Association, also applauded the announcement. “Valentine’s Day weekend is a traditional bright spot for our industry during the winter months, especially when it falls on a Sunday,” she said. “By allowing us to safely reopen and welcome couples looking to celebrate, we can play a role in helping to revive New York City’s economy. She said the Buffalo court decision was a partial victory, but that it just added another burden to city businesses. “We now have another patchwork system of restrictions when you also take into account later closing times in neighboring states New Jersey and Connecticut,” she said. “This all adds up to a competitive disadvantage for an industry that is barely Q hanging on.”

Cuomo adds vaccine sites After Queens leaders called for more local vaccination sites at trusted institutions over the past several weeks, Gov. Cuomo announced three communitybased pop-up locations in Queens coming online this week at community centers, public housing complexes and cultural centers. In South Richmond Hill, the Sikh Cultural Society at 95-30 118 St. is offering appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12. In Bayside, the Korean Community Service at 203-05 32 Ave. is offering

appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 11 and 12. In Jamaica, the NYCHA Shelton Houses at 89-09 162 St. is offering appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Appoi nt ments ca n be schedu led through Somos Community Care by visiting somosvaccinations.com or calling (833) SOMOSNY (766-6769). The vaccine sites will return in three weeks to ad minister second doses, Q according to the Governor’s Office. — Max Parrott

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Book share in Ozone Park Tired of waiting for public libraries to reopen, Kaye Menashe, an avid reader and Ozone Park resident, recently took matters into her own hands. Menashe worked with Howard Beach carpenter Peter Schmidt to create a neighborhood library box where residents can trade books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is totally free. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for the community. The libraries are closed down, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to do while it snows and everyone is in quarantine,â&#x20AC;? she

told the Chronicle. Menashe said that at first she wanted to find a way to get all the books she finished into the hands of people in the community. She added that she will spray down the box and all the books inside with Lysol. Menashe will share the location of the box with anyone who reaches out to her at klocascio2015@yahoo.com. Residents can also get in touch through the library boxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page at bit.ly/3tsYwkJ. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Max Parrott

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Since returning to its beat, the Howard Beach Civilian Observation Patrol has realized the need for some extra funds if it is to fulfill its ambition of having a hands-on presence in the neighborhood. Though the group has always accepted donations through its website, as a nonprofit outfit that often gets its funding straight out of the pockets of its own leader, Joe Thompson, it recently put out a call on Facebook to spread awareness of its needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members will come up with the money. Somehow we will take from our own food money and our own things to keep this patrol going. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame if we have to do that because we are all community members just like the people that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re protecting,â&#x20AC;? Thompson told the Chronicle. Howard Beach residents might know the HBCOP vehicles based on the amber lights that the members mount when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cruising around the neighborhood. Thompson said that the main operational cost involves fueling the eight cars its member use. He said that since sometimes the patrol has about five to eight cars driving

the neighborhood for about 40 to 50 miles per night, the cost really starts to add up. Thompson said that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buying at least a couple hundred dollars worth of gas cards per month to reimburse his members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more patrols that we do, the more gas it is, the more wear and tear on the vehicles also,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. Other costs include general liability insurance for the organization, stationery supplies, equipment and uniforms. The organization did have a bit of a windfall recently when it received a $500 check from Maspeth Federal Savings bank. Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol won a $2,000 grant from the bank with the stipulation that it had to pay a quarter of it forward. Thompson said that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very grateful, but based on his plans for HBCOP, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to solve his fundraising needs. In addition to starting bike patrols in the coming months, Thompson also said his dream is to buy a motor home to use as a mobile command unit, which he could use for medical purposes and as a hub when the group helps out with events like Q neighborhood cleanups.

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Disparity of death: virus fatality in Queens Rate per 100,000 ranges from just 34.7 up to 643.6

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It was just about a year ago, sometime in early to mid-February, that the novel coronavirus began circulating in New York City, according to researchers. Twelve months later, the city has suffered more than 22,750 confirmed deaths from Covid19 and another 5,000 probable ones. Where has the virus been most lethal in Queens? According to city data listed by ZIP code, the greatest number of deaths per capita in the borough have been in the Flushing/Murray Hill area. The death rate there, in ZIP code 11354, stood at 643.56 per 100,000 residents as of last Thursday. The actual number of deaths reported was 347. That was followed by 595.31 deaths per 100,000 in 11691, Edgemere/Far Rockaway, with 398 actual fatalities. The rest of the 10 worst ZIP codes in Queens for Covid losses per capita, with their geographies as the city lists them, are: • 11369, Airport/East Elmhurst, with

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585.83 deaths per 100,000, or 197 actual losses; • 11372, Jackson Heights, with 482.84 per 100,000 and 293 actual; • 11692, A r ver ne / Edgemere, w ith 456.51 and 96, respectively; • 11432, Hillcrest /Jamaica Estates / Jamaica Hills, with 447.7 and 272; • 11694, Belle Harbor-Neponsit/Rockaway Park, with 437.93 and 91; • 11368, Corona/North Corona, with 422.22 and 466; • 11004, Bellerose /Douglaston-Little

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“Now, it is up to all of us to take these lessons of injustice we’ve learned from the virus and root out these inequities once and for all, so that no community must experience such painful trauma like many of ours have ever again,” Richards said. Going forward, the Covid response must maintain a focus on equity, he said, whether it’s addressing the “dangerous lack of testing” in South Queens or the lack of vaccination sites in northeast Queens. “It is clear that COVID-19 resources — PPE, testing, vaccines — need to be dispersed equally to all corners of the borough, especially transit deserts like Northeast and Southeast Queens,” Richards said. “No one should need to leave their neighborhood for a swab or a shot.” City Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing), who represents the area with the highest death rate per capita, was among those who spoke at a Feb. 8 rally calling on the city to open more vaccine sites there, as well as in northeastern Queens. Koo cited in particular the delay in opening Citi Field that the as a vaccine site, and said, “One hardest-hit areas need final note. Current• 11417, Ozone Park, with 193.29 more testing and vaccines. ly the Vaccine Reservation Call Cenand 60. ter run by the city The median death rate was 261.13 per 100,000 in ZIP only takes calls in English and Spanish. I code 11429, Queens Village, which saw 84 can tell you, my constituents who live in the area with the highest infection rate deaths. The numbers were current as of last would really benefit from Chinese and Thursday. The latest figures for each ZIP Korean translation. The city needs to do code, as well as other Covid-related data, better, and they need to do it now.” Councilman Francisco Moya (D-Corocan be found at on.nyc.gov/36Uqs7I. The Chronicle sent lists of the 10 deadli- na), who represents the third-hardest-hit est and 10 safest ZIP codes, including each ZIP code (Richards formerly represented one’s death rate per 100,000, to the office the second-worst as a councilman), said he of Borough President Donovan Richards sounded the alarms at the start of the pandemic and continues to push for more for comment. Asked if any of the numbers surprise resources now, “and it’s not enough.” “These are Latino, Black, and immihim, Richards said, in an email sent by a spokesman, “Unfortunately, these startling grant communities, essential workers, numbers come as little surprise.” He said seniors most at risk, and families in multicommunities of color and historically generational homes that have suffered the underserved areas have experienced gener- worst,” Moya said via email. “We can’t ations of inequity in healthcare and have recover if the City doesn’t truly prioritize Q these communities.” been the hardest hit by the virus. Neck, with 395.79 and 75; and • 11423, Hollis/Holliswood, with 382.16 and 119. The safest ZIP code, by far, was 11109 in Long Island City, which only saw 34.71 deaths per 100,000 residents — extrapolated from two actual fatalities. The other nine ZIP codes with the fewest losses per capita, starting with the lowest number, were: • 11363, Douglaston-Little Neck, with 103.93 per 100,000, or seven actual deaths; • 11364, Bayside (South)/Oakland Gardens, with 120.49 and 43, respectively; • 11101, Astoria (South)/Long Island City/Sunnyside, with 130.31 and 48; • 11358, Auburndale/Murray Hill, with 152.67 and 55; • 11385, Glendale /Ridgewood, with 154.42 and 160; • 11105, Ditmars Steinway, with 165.79 and 60; • 11106, Astoria (South), with 181.68 and 68; • 11367, K e w Gardens Hills / Pomonok , w it h fficials agree 184.38 and 75; and

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Feds will help families pay for Covid funerals Program to start ‘soon,’ officials say eligible families know this is happening and know how to access the funds — that’s why our next job is to get the word out.” Ocasio-Cortez said in part, “In the complete lack of adequate federal support, the least we could push for was for financial assistance to families burying their loved ones during this pandemic.” People will have to apply for the funding once the program is established, which the lawmakers only said would be “soon.” They did not specify how much a family could receive but said the average funeral in New York costs $7,000 and that $260 million will be set for residents of the state. The program is retroactive to Jan. 20, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020, and the lawmakers said they are working to keep it in place for the rest of the pandemic. Those who think they may be eligible should begin gathering documentation show i ng t hei r relat ion sh ip t o t he deceased; a death certificate saying the cause was related to Covid-19; and Q records of funeral costs. — Peter C. Mastrosimone

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Advocates want school sports back Rallies held around city while rest of the state sees resumption of play by David Russell Associate Editor

Gov. Cuomo lifted a ban on high-risk school sports late in January but he left the decision to restart to each municipality and the city has not yet given the green light. The Department of Education said any Public Schools Athletic League return plan will adhere to strict health rules. “We are encouraged by recent updates from the state that allow us to create a pathway to bringing our scholar-athletes back together and give us the chance to restart programming that provides such tremendous benefit to so many,” the DOE said in an email. It did not, however, offer any kind of timeline for getting back on the field. For thousands of people who rallied in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx last Saturday in an effort to reopen school sports, the time is now. City Council candidate James Johnson, who played sports at Campus Magnet High School in Queens Village, joined with coaches, players and parents in St. Albans. Video of the rally was posted to Facebook. “We want the same fairness and equality ... That’s all we want,” he said. “Equality.” Johnson said some parents were taking their kids to Ohio so they could be filmed playing and practicing to get scholarship

opportunities. “When you have our young people that are depressed, that have anxiety from sitting at home for almost a year knowing that they don’t have an opportunity to get a scholarship, that’s a problem,” he said. Jacques Leandre, president of the Rosedale Jets youth football organization, said kids are not getting exposure to city schools they might attend. The high school prep program is for children ages six to 13. “Now they’re considering going to schools out in New Jersey, going to schools as far as Georgia, going to schools in Louisiana,” Leandre said. “New York City high school is not even an option for many of the students.” Troy Williams, a senior football player, spoke of wanting to get back on the field. “It hurts so much that me as a senior, my last year playing football after going through summers in the heat, working, grinding and we can’t finish it off,” he said. Cardozo basketball head coach Ron Naclerio told the Chronicle Monday that there are freshmen in the Bayside school he hasn’t met yet and that he may never see as freshmen. He said eager students at Cardozo have texted him asking when tryouts are. “What? We’re not even in school,” Naclerio said. For the upperclassmen, Naclerio said he’ll

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running,” Naclerio said. Naclerio, who has won more than 800 games since taking over as head coach in 1981, said he is going crazy without being able to coach. “If it’s affected me like this and I’m older and wiser and more mature what about a 14, Q 15, 16, 17 year-old kid?” he said.

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something the Johnnies had not accomplished since the 1999 team that went to the Elite Eight. There have been no fans at Carnesecca Arena this season but some supporters cheered the team outside following the Johnnies’ upset win over No. 3 Villanova. “It was exciting the other night when I was leaving after the game through gate 4 and a bunch of students were there yelling in the ice,” Anderson said. Following the wins over Villanova and Providence, guard Posh Alexander was named Big East Freshman of the Week for the third straight week and fourth overall. Sophomore Julian Champagnie earned a spot on the Big East Weekly Honor Roll for the fourth time. “They are sharing the ball right now,” Anderson said after his Johnnies defeated Providence last Saturday. “Sharing is caring in basketball. Right now, they are playing to win and that is the bottom line.” Anderson is sitting on 399 career wins as a head coach, including his time at the Uni-

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After a 7-7 start, St. John’s rolled off six straight victories before losing in overtime at Butler Tuesday night. It was a painful loss but it doesn’t take away from a strong stretch of basketball. Following last Saturday’s 92-81 win at Providence, head coach Mike Anderson was asked if the team has caught the attention of the city with its play. “Well, they hired me to win games and that is what we are trying to do, along with playing an exciting brand of basketball and we are doing that,” he said. Anderson said he is excited for his players who are sacrificing a lot during the pandemic and not being able to see their families, though they do get to play. “This team fits the City of New York, it is blue-collar, we play hard and fast and it is fun,” he said. “We just have to continue doing what we are doing and hopefully, at some point in time, our fans get to come and see us.” During the six-game winning streak, the team won four straight Big East road games,

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‘Walking while trans’: Cops see it differently by David Russell Associate Editor

Following years of criticism from minority groups, Gov. Cuomo repealed parts of the socalled “Walking while trans” law on Feb. 2, stopping police from arresting people who appear to be loitering for prostitution. Not everyone thinks it is a wise decision. Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD detective sergeant who teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, believes the city and state are regressing. “This time next year they’ll be saying, ‘Where did all these prostitutes come from?’” he told the Chronicle Monday. “The next thing they’ll follow up with is ‘The police aren’t doing their jobs,’” he said. Giacalone recalled “street walkers all over the place” when he joined the force in 1992 and called it a quality-of-life issue the general population does not want to see. “We seem to be going backwards faster than I imagined,” he said. “The people that are in charge today don’t realize how bad things used to be. That or they’ve forgotten.” Asked if police may have been overaggressive against minorities, Giacalone said stopping sex workers “doesn’t target a particular race or gender. It’s anybody whose looking to sell their body for money.” The law allowed officers to arrest people beckoning or attempting to stop people in a public place. State Sen. Brad Hoyman (D-Manhattan) and

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CB 9 enforces 1 a.m. rule At Community Board 9’s meeting on Feb. 9, it voted on liquor license and class change applications for four restaurants. Mama Carmens Restaurant & Bar at 104-19 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill applied for a liquor license. The applicant did not agree to a stipulation that CB 9 has established for restaurants to agree to stop serving after 1 a.m. As a result, the Consumer Affairs Committee advised against the application and the board unanimously followed suit, voting against the application. Rinconsito Inverteno, a restaurant at 116-20 Atlantic Ave. in Richmond Hill, also applied for a liquor license but did agree to the stipulation, so the board voted unanimously for its application. Sabores Latinos, a restaurant and bakery at 124-04 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill, did not complete the paperwork for its beer and cider license application. As a result the board unanimously voted to oppose it. Tu Casa #4 Restaurant at 116-35 Metropolitan Ave. in Kew Gardens applied to change its wine and beer license to a liquor license, agreeing to the 1 a.m. stipulation. The board unanQ imously voted yes. — Max Parrott

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Rockland) sponsored bills to repeal it, which passed the state Senate 45-15 and the Assembly 105-44. According to statistics from the lawmakers, 85 percent of arrests between 2012 and 2015 were black or Latina, which they say demonstrates that the law was discriminatory. “This law has long allowed police to make discriminatory arrests based on assumptions — leading to the targeting of majority Black, Latinx and Transgender New Yorkers,” said state Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-East Elmhurst), adding that repealing it was the right thing to do. “Wearing what you want, walking where you wish, and gathering in places of your choice are fundamental aspects of New York life that we must protect for our trans neighbors,” state Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) said. Calls for repealing the law grew louder in recent years with reports saying there was a 120 percent increase in arrests in 2018. Capt. Joseph Cappelmann, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, in Forest Hills and Rego Park, said he doesn’t have much experience with the topic but from what he understands the enforcement requires a lot of observation. “They don’t just swoop in and pick people up,” he told the Chronicle Monday. “They have to watch for a certain period of time and watch them approaching different cars. There’s a lot that goes into it.” Cappelmann said the police would have to present the district attorney with a case as

opposed to throwing something at a wall and hoping it gets prosecuted. “I believe that police would follow the law and do it correctly but obviously everybody is entitled to their own opinion,” he said. Robert McGuire, the city’s police commissioner from 1978 to 1983, said there has been an ebb and flow to street conduct throughout the years. “I don’t want to cut the baby in half here but I’m very ambivalent about this,” he told the Chronicle Tuesday. He said the dilemma is the debate between an individual’s freedom and the concern of a community, and that different communities can have different views on behaviors. “That is very difficult for law enforcement,” he said, adding that it leads to a “gerrymandered” view of policing. McGuire said his officers basically knew the usual prostitutes and could identify them. “They weren’t making guesses as to who was out on the street,” he said. The former commissioner added, “of course there would be mistakes anytime you have large numbers of people involved.” Giacalone said someone standing on the corner and selling her body “is a rarity now” because of the internet’s rise over the past two decades. “If we think that prostitution ended a long time ago we’re all kidding ourselves because the internet has changed the way prostitution is done,” he said.

Home robbed twice in 2 weeks in Woodhaven by Max Parrott Associate Editor

A Woodhaven home was the scene of a home invasion for the second time in two weeks last Friday. Police are looking for two armed men who broke into the basement of a residence in the vicinity of 89th Street and 85th Road around 3 a.m. and zip-tied four members of the household in the most recent robbery. The two men allegedly made off with three keys that ABC News reported belong to a safe. On Saturday, the NYPD released home security camera video of the incident, in which the two robbers display their weapons and one of them ties up a victim on the floor. One man is wearing a black Champion sweatshirt, dark sweat pants and a black mask, and the other is wearing a shiny black puffer jacket over a burgundy-colored hooded sweatshirt, burgundy sweatpants and a black mask. According to the NYPD, the men bound four people including an 18-year-old male, a 34-year-old male, a 30-year-old male and a 28-year-old female. Two children, 9 and 10 years old, were also inside home, but were not bound or injured, according to the police. At first the individuals demanded money and jewelry,

The NYPD released home security camera video of two robbers who broke into the WoodIMAGES COURTESY NYPD haven Home. but they ended up making off with the keys. There were no injuries incurred as a result of the incident. On Jan. 27, robbers stole a cache of handbags from the house. ABC reported that the family had been selling the bags on social media. There have been no arrests in either robbery, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577, or by going to @nypdtips on Twitter. All tips Q are strictly confidential.

A law said by critics to be biased against minorities and trans people was repealed though a retired officer said he thinks the politicians will still criticize the police. FILE PHOTO Giacalone said he has no problem if prostitution were legalized and confined to a building. “If we’re going to do it, do it right, not just say, ‘Well we’re going to decriminalize standing on the street corner.’ That’s just bizarre,” he said. “People have lost their ever-loving minds. ComQ mon sense is no longer that common.”

Petition for lights in Victory Let new lights lead the way to victory. Erick Molina, longtime Woodhaven resident and soccer instructor, recently started a petition to install stadium lights around Victory Field, the track next to Woodhaven Boulevard in Forest Park. He argued that less restricted evening activities would bring the community together and Molina said that through his soccer involvement he’s heard from many neighborhood kids and groups that their activities are cut short after sunset. The park closes at 9 p.m., and in the thick of winter it’s generally too cold to attract much activity in the evening, but Molina said that changes every year in the spring. Molina heard from a soccer club, Barcelona SC, that uses the field for games, and got 4,000 signatures for a similar petition a few years ago. As of Wednesday, Molina’s petition has attracted 285 signatures. Com mu nit y Board 9 Chair man Kenichi Wilson said that he would submit the request if Molina makes it, but isn’t totally sure that the funding of the strapped Park Department would be better spent elsewhere in Forest Park. Q — Max Parrott

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Richards to fete leaders in the arts, business, education and service by Michael Gannon Editor

It is customary for the Borough President’s Office to honor community leaders at its annual Black History Month celebration, and this year the event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25. But BP Donovan Richards admitted this year, his first, is going to be somewhat different for him. “It’s done every year, and I’ve attended some held by Melinda Katz in the past,” Richards said Wednesday morning. “But as the first black man to hold the office, remembering people whose shoulders I’m standing on, like Helen Marshall, who helped make this possible, this one’s a little more special.” New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be the keynote speaker. The event will be streamed live at queensbp.org and simulcast on Queens Public Television. Those wishing to see the live stream of the ceremony are asked to RSVP by Feb. 23 at queensbp.org/rsvp. This year’s honoree for community service is Keith Little, president and CEO of SCO Family Services, an agency that offers residential and community-based programs in child welfare, early childhood and youth development, family support, special needs and homeless services.

Honorees at the borough president’s annual Black History month Celebration include Keith Little, left, Jolander Headley, Christopher Roker and Adjoa Gzifa. Kelly Johnson, not pictured, also PHOTOS COURTESY QUEENS BP will be among the honorees. The Ar ts & Culture Award will be bestowed on Jolander Headley, the founder, president and CEO of the Joe’s Academy of Music schools in St. Albans and Brooklyn. Adjoa Esinam Gzifa, who recently retired as director of the Workforce Education Center in the Division of Adult and Continuing Education at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, will be the recipient of the Civic Award. Christopher Roker, who serves as chief executive officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Metropolitan and is chief growth officer at the agency, will receive the Business Award. NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public healthcare system in the country. Kelly Johnson, principal of the Baccalaure-

South Queens tax info session State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is partnering with the city Department of Finance next week to bring a notice of property value virtual outreach session to his constituents. Residents will be able to log on to the virtual seminar from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 16 to have their questions answered regarding their notice of property value statement. They will be able to learn more about their market and assessed values, how their taxes are calculated, how to change a property’s description and how to save with property tax exemptions and abatements.

ate School for Global Education in Astoria, will receive the Education Award. All recipients were selected by the boro u g h’s A f r i c a n -A m e r i c a n H e r i t a g e Committee. “We wanted to honor individuals who are out in our community making a difference in the lives of people in many of our underserved neighborhoods in Queens,” Richards said. “These are people who are out there not looking for awards.” Six students also will be awarded $1,000 college scholarships. They include Fatimah Coppin of Benjamin J. Cardozo High School in Bayside; Rofeeah Ayeni of Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical High School in Jamaica; Olivia Coward

of Scholar’s Academy in Rockaway Park; Marwa Said of Forest Hills High School; Ditya Khan of Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School in Hillcrest; and Ivilez Hernandez of Forest Hills High School. The borough president believes the scholarships take on an added significance in the time of Covid-19, when so much of students’ educational experience has been interrupted, and when many of them may not have been able to get or keep jobs to help pay their tuition. “We hope this encourages people to continue their schooling,” Richards said, citing the difference a college education makes in shrinking the wealth gap. There also will be three speakers offering presentations under the heading of “The Black Agenda.” Melva Miller, a former deputy borough president, will speak on the subject of economic wealth and development. Roslin Spigner will discuss political engagement. Bryan White’s talk is titled “The Black Family.” Sponsors of the event include Atled, Inc.;Community Mediation Services; Con Edison; The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Queens Chapter; the Greater Jamaica Development Corp; the Jamaica YMCA; Queens Public Television; and Resorts World Casino Q New York City.

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for store credit cards. Inexperienced consumers may not recognize that such cards often feature inflated interest rates, especially when compared to more consumerfriendly cards. Avoid opening too many credit accounts, as doing so can adversely affect your credit score and make it easy to lose track of spending. • Letting interest charges pile up: Paying interest on consumer debt like credit cards will not help consumers improve their credit scores, so pay balances off immediately. That’s easier to do if you only have one or two lines of credit that you monitor regularly.

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No two consumers are the same, but many struggling to establish good credit histories may engage in certain behaviors that can hurt their credit scores. • Failing to monitor credit score: It’s now easier than ever for consumers to track their credit scores. In fact, many credit card companies provide free monthly updates to card holders, who won’t have to lift a finger to see if their scores have improved or worsened over the last 30 days. Consumers should take advantage of this relatively recent perk so they can see just how their use of credit is affecting

their overall scores. They can then use that knowledge to improve their scores going forward. Certain behaviors can negatively affect consumers’ credit scores. By lear ning about such behaviors and taking steps to avoid them, consumers can take a big step toward realizing their short- and long-term Q financial goals. — Metro Creative Connection

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Remodeling season is coming up, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top home spring projects to help you save money: • Cau l k around windows and doors — St o p a i r le a k s around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is also a good idea. • Insulate your home — Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches. For whole-home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home, such as crawl spaces, basement headers, walls and ceilings, are well insulated. It will keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air-conditioning unit.

• Clean your AC unit — Come spring, it’s not uncommon to find an air-conditioner’s condenser and compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder. Giving it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit’s service life while minimizing your energy bill. • Plant t rees — Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations to provide shade and reduce cooling costs. • Install a rain barrel — Water is an important, but costly resource. Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great. These simple home maintenance tasks can be well worth the effort, potentially providing hundreds of dolQ lars in annual savings. — Metro Creative Connection

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February, the time to rekindle romance with your home “Valentine Month” is the time of year when we seek appropriate ways of expressing our love for those closest to us. Why not rekindle the romance with your home at the same time? Flowers, candy or jewelry might not get you very far, but asking these three questions is going to show you care: 1. How is you r home feeling? It’s often hard to get fresh air into our homes during the winter, meaning pollutants can get trapped inside. If your home has poor indoor air quality you can help it feel better. • Limit the use of products containing volatile organic compounds found in common household products, such as cleansers and paint. • Consider adding a mechanical ventilation system to provide a controlled source of fresh air to your home. It can help manage indoor pollutants and excess indoor moisture.

2 . Is your home w a r m a n d comfortable? Conventional fiberglass insulation is like a wool sweater on a winter day. It might look warm and fuzzy, but it won’t stop cold air from passing through. • Conduct an energy Showing your home some love this time audit of your home to of year can pay off with energy savings spot key sources of air and a healthier, more comfortable le a k age, e s p e cia l ly indoor environment. around windows and • Make sure bathroom fans doors and through the attic. • Consider installing spray and kitchen hoods are hooked foam insulation (like popular up and working. • Use proper ventilation to Icynene) in your home. It can create an air barrier and help the outdoors when showering control air leakage, energy loss or cooking. • Limit the use of humidifiand airborne pollutants. 3. Is your home nice and ers. Set up a dehumidifier in damp areas inside the home, dry? Indoor moisture can accu- like the basement. You can find more ways to mulate in the winter months, leading to a musty smell, con- love your home online at Q densation on windows and even icynene.com. to mold. — Metro Creative Connection

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OPINION

Leaders tout Covid vaccine

Neighborhood schools: now more than ever

continued from page 6 the vaccine.” Ray said someone who gets a shot might feel “crummy” but that is normal as the immune system is adapting. “Your body is learning,” she said. Ray said it is expected that the vaccines will become more widely available by mid-2021 but that “we’re governed by the supply.” She also said the second wave has been kept under control to a point where the hospitals “are not anywhere near the bad position they were in March and April.” Ray also reminded people to follow the “Core Four” values in limiting the spread of the virus: staying home if sick, physical distancing, wearing a face covering and practicing healthy hand hygiene. Assemblyman K haleel Anderson, (D-Far Rockaway) said “Just because the vaccine is out doesn’t mean that we go to sleep and we forget the importance of maintaining those four key and important traits.” Elected officials also spoke about getting more inoculation sites. Cou ncilman Jim my Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said his 81-year-old mother is eligible but does not have access. Richards said LaGuardia Airport has offered testing and the Borough President’s Office is working on JFK Airport as well.

example of inequity by Christopher Rasidakis A few years ago I wrote an op-ed for in our school systhis publication that sought to make people tem. There is a reaaware of how impactful the consistency of son that top private neighborhood schooling is on children. schools and charter Students who attend school with the same schools prioritize groups of children over long periods of keeping st udents time benefit in a myriad of ways, from together for their forming long-lasting friendships to learn- entire educational ing environments that enable them to take experience, and that risks and feel free from peer ridicule or reason is increased success in the classroom and out. judgment. The problem we see today stems from My belief in the importance of continuity within New York City schools is born laziness. It was much easier to create a from my own children’s experiences. Per- system to place students in middle and sonally, I changed schools in first, second, high schools based on standardized test eighth and 10th grade. Looking back, I can scores than it was to invest in communidefinitely recall instances when I stifled ties that are most hard hit by lack of edumy voice or was afraid to participate sim- cational opportunities. Aside from pitting neighbor against neighbor and school ply because I was new. My own children have the luxury of against school, it created an environment growing up in the Hicksville School Dis- where learning has become a luxury trict. Within our district, all students from instead of a right. Every single child in NYC deserves and is seven element ar y entitled to a high-qualischools eventually end ty K-12 education close up in our middle school. home. For the vast This is where they meet ity children have to to majority of our stunew friends and still get to continue old friendswitch schools and dents, that is not an option. ships. This is something lose entire groups All middle and high that is not afforded my school students are not students in NYC, and it of their friends at currently learning in most definitely has an their school buildings. impact on them. vulnerable ages. School choice is the reaIn NYC, we ask chilson. Elementary schools dren to switch schools at some of the most challenging ages to make are in session because young children go to those changes. Losing whole groups of school locally. The NYC Department of friends and having to start over at 11 years Education starts moving students around old is a traumatic experience for many stu- the city in sixth grade, meaning it becomes dents, and one that could wholly be avoid- unsafe to open buildings because students ed with investment into schools and neigh- are travelling from all over the city. Creating connectivity and continuity borhoods themselves. Instead, after allowing them to gain some sort of comfort with amongst elementary, middle and high their peers, we usher them to high school schools would enable students by having to start the whole process over again. It is them use the same educational programs unfair and unjust, and perhaps the greatest without interruption. The challenges for principals would be to create stronger, more in-depth curricula that take into account the consistency that can be offered to our city students. Consistency is the key, and is a huge benefit in education. Every single student in NYC has an opportunity to apply to any school he or she wants to. But not every single student in NYC is provided with the skills to seize that opportunity. Based on the evidence that exists in counties surrounding the five boroughs, it is obvious that organized neighborhood schools pay huge dividends. My question is, when will city students be Q afforded that privilege? Christopher Rasidakis is a 20-year city schoolteacher, in his 16th year in The morning scene at PS/IS 49 in Middle South Queens and now at IS 238, The Susan B. Anthony School, in Hollis. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN Village.

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Cou ncilwoma n K a ren Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), who received her first vaccine in January and was to have gotten her second dose Wednesday, said Forest Hills Tennis Stadium is willing to open. “If we can do something about that, that would be wonderful,” she said. The lawmaker said many people in her district have a hard time getting the vaccine since the closest place they can go is Hillcrest High School in Jamaica. Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) said there is no vaccine site in his district. “I have a very large senior population,” he said. Holden’s 96-year-old mother is in the hospital with Covid. “I can’t see her. I can’t be with her. I can’t hold her hand. I can’t talk to her ... It’s just so heartbreaking ... Not seeing my mom for almost a year is torture,” he said. She had been in a nursing home for most of that time. Holden called the Covid vaccine “a godsend.” “I see a lot of people saying, ‘I’m not getting any.’ And that’s a mistake. You should get some,” he said. Richards said the vaccine is critical in order to get back to some semblance of normalcy. “We want you to know that this vaccine Q is safe,” he said.

Culture goes on the road in NYC

Donate blood in Bayside

We’ve had Open Streets, we’ve had Open Restaurants, we’ve even had Open Storefronts, and next is Open Culture. While the curtain remains down on Broadway, Queens venues such as Flushing Town Hall and Thalia Spanish Theatre are streaming performances and at least one gem, The Secret Theatre, has shut down, live performances are about to begin again. Word on the street is that the shows will be on the street. Under the new Open Culture program, institutions and performance venues will be able to apply for permits to hold ticketed events outdoors. The city says more than 100 locations across the five boroughs will be available for events. City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) joined Mayor de Blasio and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Gonzalo Casals in announcing the initiative Monday. “With Open Culture, we’re thrilled to raise the curtain on dozens of streets across the city as new sites for culture, community and engagement,” Casals said via Twitter. A hearing on the program will be held Feb. 26 and it will open March 1. Details Q are posted at on.nyc.gov/3jBB6Fn. — Peter C. Mastrosimone

Donate blood at one of two New York Blood Center drives in Bayside, Feb. 11, and get free Covid-19 antibody testing: • American Eagle, at 212-51/55 26 Ave. in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and • Adria Hotel, at 221-17 Northern Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by visiting nybc.org or calling 1 (800) 933-2566. The NYBC is offering free antibody testing to blood donors until the end of February. It does not test for Covid-19. Donors must self-screen prior to their appointment. Those with fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; who had close contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having Covid-19 in the last 14 days; or who have been diagnosed with or suspected of having it (until 28 days after the illness has resolved) are asked not to donate. Donors must be at least 17, or 16 with written consent from a guardian, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors over 76 can participate if they provide Q a physician’s letter.

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To immerse yourself in this year’s Winter Art Show, all you need to do is turn up your computer screen’s brightness and turn on the speakers — the Bayside Historical Society has moved its annual exhibit from its Fort Totten Castle into your living room. Rather than canceling its annual art show on its 20th anniversary, the museum transformed the experience into a virtual one after considering how important it is to both artists and art appreciators alike. All 61 pieces are on display and free to view on the BHS website, set to the sound of thought-provoking jazz. Many of the works of art are products of the pandemic itself. “Our thoughts were, ‘People have been in lockdown and I bet artists are using that time to be creative,’ and we were right,” said Laura James, the BHS’s executive director. “They told us how active they were and how frustrated they were to not have the place to exhibit what they had done.” The show features an array of artworks, including paintings, digital illustrations, sculptures and photographs. There is no theme for the exhibit, except that every artist has a connection to Queens — each lives, works or studies in the borough. Familiar names litter the virtual ga ller y, such a s awa rd-winning photog ra pher Willy Airaldi and Community Board 11 District Manager and sculptor Joseph Marziliano. A subsection of the exhibit is dedicated to Bayside High School art students as part of an ongoing partnership between BHS and the school. The young ar tists’ works make up about one-third of the entire art show. Many of the pieces are available for purchase, while others are for display only. Those interested in buying the artwork must conduct the exchange with the artist directly, but the BHS is asking that 15 percent of the purchase be donated to the society so that it can continue to offer educational programming through the pandemic.

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

King Crossword Puzzle Malcolm X struck by violence in East Elmhurst

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Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Neb. on May 19, 1925 to Minister Earl and Louise Little. His parents were followers of Marcus Garvey and nurtured his principles of black self-determination into their eight children. Malcolm decided to change his name to Malcolm X to signify his real tribal name that was lost under slavery. When he became a Muslim he changed his name again, to Malik El-Shabazz. Malcolm X was a prominent AfricanAmerican Muslim minister and human rights activist during the civil rights movement. According to New York City taxation and finance records, the Muhammad Temple of Islam Inc. purchased the home at 23-11 97 St. in East Elmhurst in 1960 from Charles W. Pollard and was granted a tax-exempt status on the structure. Malcolm X lived in the house until the morning of Valentine’s Day 1965, when it was firebombed. Malcolm X was assassinated just a few days later — on Feb. 21, Nation of Islam members shot Malcolm 21 times while he was addressing the Organization of Afro-Ameri-

The home of Malcolm X at 23-11 97 St. in East Elmhurst, as it looked c. 1950s, soon before he moved in. INSET PHOTO BY HERMAN HILLER / WORLD TELEGRAM VIA WIKIPEDIA

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Get smart with NYSCI’s home activities: Part II by Mark Lord qboro contributor

How appropriate that the New York Hall of Science in Corona is now offering, among many online activities, one called “Transmissions: Gone Viral,” giving participants a chance to get involved in the investigation of a mysterious virus. The activities, available even as the museum’s doors remain temporarily closed because of the pandemic, should prove of interest to people of all ages. Some of the ac tivities, a s explained by Brian Avenius, NYSCI’s chief marketing and business development officer, are geared toward younger children, with parent supervision recommended. We took a look at a few of those in the Chronicle last week. Now, in Part II of this series, we highlight several of the activities that should engage individuals preferring to work independently. All are posted at nysci.org. “Transmissions” is a digital, interactive comic book that follows a group of kids who investigate a

virus that plagues humans as well as animals. It is particularly recommended for youngsters aged 10 to 14. The museum’s site offers simple instructions on how to navigate: Flip through the pages using your mouse or arrow keys; clicking on interactive prompts throughout the book will unlock special bonus content. The comic is divided into various chapters. The first, entitled “Curious Kids,” introduces the characters, a group of youngsters facing their last “science nerd” summer adventure. Their discovery of a dead bird sets the action in motion. The characters, with names like Rani, Eduardo and Zip, are a diverse group, representing a crosssection of society. An interesting aspect of the activity is a special glossary that is provided, defining words that appear in the text: antibodies, microbes, pathologist and more. So, in addition to being diverting, it’s also a learning experience — a vital theme in just about all NYSCI offers, online and on-site.

“Playground Physics” and “The Pack” are two of the activities the New York Hall of Science offers via its website that are designed to IMAGES COURTESY NYSCI be both educational and fun. Another self-directed activity is known as “The Pack,” an openworld game set in a future world called Algos, where healthy ecosystems have faltered, water and food are scarce, and it’s up to you and your pack to help fix the environment. Recommended for people of all ages but particularly appropriate for middle school students, this puzzle and survival game, inspired by the museum’s groundbreaking “Connected Worlds” exhibit, teaches about helping to restore the world to an ecologically bal-

anced state. Participants discover that the only way to do so is to replenish water sources and find varied seeds that are scattered all over the world. You won’t be able to do it alone, so you and a pack of “helpful creatures” set out on an algorithmic adventure across Algos. As you advance, you must create increasingly complex algorithms that allow you to do new things. For tips and tricks on how to play, you may download the official NYSCI guide to help you. Perhaps most involving of all is

“Playground Physics,” an app to help explore the physics of everyday life. In this activity, you will discover and examine the physics in your own life and your own movements. Participants are asked to record a video of themselves or their friends — or any form of motion — and to tap points along the way to trace a path of action, thereby discovering the motion, forces and energy involved. Seen as ideal for middle and high school students, the activity can make Newton’s laws of motion come alive, integrating core ideas, scientific practices and cross-cutting concepts. It’s an informal program backed by evidence that blends physical play with virtual activities. Those who take part in any of these or the many other activities available are asked to share their experiences by tagging @nysci on social media. Further information is Q provided at nysci.org. Find more home activities from NYSCI in last week’s Part I story, available at qchron.com.

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“It’s loosely defined as judging,” James said. “No winners, we won’t award prizes, but there will be plenty of commentary.” The professional observations are ongoing and expected to be uploaded to the BHS’s site in late February. According to James, the gallery reported 2,700 web hits on its first day. The show typically welcomes just a few hundred visitors at its opening reception. “We were astounded,” James said. “It reached a much wider audience.” The tremendous support has BHS staff reconsidering the ways the show has been operating. In past years, the exhibit remained on view for the duration of February, but James said she and her colleagues are now playing with the idea of offering both in-person and virtual galleries moving forward. The artwork would remain on view for a month, but available online for several weeks beyond the closing date. For the 2021 show, the artwork will remain online through Feb. 28. Some of the gallery visitors reached out to James to relay their appreciation for the BHS going to great lengths to make sure the Winter Art Show continued despite the

The “Mandalorian” sculpture by Community Board 11 District Manager Joseph Marziliano, left, and “One Trick Peony” illustration by Bayside High School student Daniella Y. are just some of the artwork included in the Winter Art Show. On the cover: The BHS IMAGES gallery includes various forms of artwork from 61 Queens artists. hardships the pandemic posed. The beautiful artwork and showcased creativity of their Queens neighbors helped brighten many viewers’ days, according to James. “Throughout a pandemic like this, we felt

it was important to have continuity, for people to know we’re still here, we’re still active, fulfilling the mission we have,” James said. To view the BHS’s Winter Art Show, visit baysidehistorical.org/bhs-winter-art-show. Q

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continued from page 23 The historical society is forgoing awards and prizes this year. James said it wouldn’t be fair to artists to rate their work based on photographs of the pieces rather than the physical objects themselves — the brush strokes of a painting may look different inperson than through a computer screen. The BHS is having experts evaluate each piece and provide public observations, but will not rank them in any order.

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Notice of Formation of Loaded Billions LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/23/2020. 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: LOADED BILLIONS LLC, 25843 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, ROSEDALE, NY 11422. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Luis Lopez & Properties, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/27/2021. 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: RICARDO LOPEZ, 9123 120TH ST., RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

MORIAS REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/14/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 146-57 Bayside Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of NYCTCO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/21/2020. 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: NYCTCO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 5026 46TH STREET, WOODSIDE, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Wisefools Media LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/11/2020. 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: WISEFOOLS MEDIA LLC, 3537 36TH ST, #515, ASTORIA, NY 11106. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LLAMBDAAH LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/15/2021. 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: LLAMBDAAH LLC, 119 09 231ST STREET, CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LOMCHY LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/14/2021. 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: LOMCHY LLC, 25-45 33RD STREET, APT 2R, ASTORIA, NY 11102. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Phoenix First Development Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/8/21. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-20 Roosevelt Ave., #288, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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HEARING NOTICE The New York City Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a virtual public hearing on the following application on February 22nd or 23rd, 2021: BSA Cal. No. 2018-173-BZ, Premises: 128 Beach 9th Street, Queens, Block 15612, Lot(s) 0026, Applicant: Law Office of Jay Goldstein, PLLC, Variance (§7221) to permit the development of a 17-story, mixed-use, community facility and residential building on a waterfront lot contrary to ZR §62322 (Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”)); ZR §62-341 (Maximum Base Height and Building Height); ZR §62- 341(a)(2) (Setbacks) and ZR §§25-23 & 25-31(parking). R6 zoning district. An agenda listing the specific session (including the final date and time) with callin details will be posted as an announcement on the front page of the Board’s website (www.nyc.gov/ bsa) the Friday before. The virtual public hearing will be livestreamed on the Board’s website and on YouTube. Interested persons or associations may watch online and call in to present testimony during the public hearing. They may also submit a written statement by email to submit@bsa.nyc.gov. For any communication, please include BSA Calendar No. 2018173-BZ and the property address: 128 Beach 9th Street, Queens. The Board’s physical office is currently closed, but please direct questions to (212) 386-0009.

AMAR MARKETING ENTERPRISE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/24/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Simranjeet Singh, 117-07 95TH Avenue, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of DBWRIGHT LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/23/2020. 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: DAVID BOATWRIGHT PO BOX 205596 BROOKLYN, NY 11220. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Angel Gems LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2020. 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: ZULEIKA CORTES, 53-23 ROOSEVELT AVE., APT. 3F, WOODSIDE, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

DHAMRAIT LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/1/2020. Office: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 24415 85th Rd, Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of Formation of ANGELIC MOVING & DELIVERY LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/05/2020. 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: LATANYA BARBER, 3811 DITMARS BLVD #1046, ASTORIA, NY 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of AWTCS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/18/2020. 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: AWTCS LLC 34-30 Collins Place Flushing, NY 11354 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Elmhurst 4520, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 01/12/21. Off. Loc.: 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, 41-28 Haight St #1A, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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JOSHUA19 MARKETING LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/17/2020. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Joshua Sanchez, 216-10 111th Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11429. Reg Agent: Joshua Sanchez, 216-10 111th Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11429. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

license, number 1332048 for On-Premises Liquor has been applied for by VYBZ Astoria Inc to sell On-Premises Liquor, Wine, and Beer at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the ABC Law at 28-26 Steinway St., Astoria, NY 11103 for on-premises consumption. Notice of Formation of Almighty Daycare LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/05/2021. 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: AMANDA L. MIGHTY, 111-27 158TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11433. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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BELL DESIGNS, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/26/20. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: 224-10 Jamaica Avenue, Apt. 3K, Queens Village, NY 11428. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/22/20. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 39-19 47th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of 6318 Fresh Pond Realty LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/06/2021. 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: GUO HUA LIN, 6318 FRESH POND RD, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Trevor Bauer, who won the 2020 National League Cy Young Award pitching in a shortened season for the Reds, was the most hyped free agent this off-season. Mets fans wouldn’t have given a remote thought of Bauer coming to Queens back when the Wilpon family owned the team. With the Mets now owned by deep-pocketed Steven Cohen, their fans had a right to dream. The Citi Field faithful and many in the media were less than sanguine about the Mets finishing runner-up to the Dodgers in the Bauer sweepstakes. There was some anger directed at Bauer’s agent, Rachel Luba, for using the Mets as leverage in getting a lucrative contract. Folks, that’s what an agent is supposed to do. There were suspicions Bauer’s destination of choice was always Downtown LA. That probably was the case. Bauer grew up in the San Fernando Valley not far from Universal Studios and graduated from UCLA with an engineering degree. Throw in the fact the Dodgers have played in three of the last four World Series, and were willing to pay him $40 million in 2021, and it’s hard to quibble with his decision. While I never begrudge the compensation an athlete can command, $40 million seems an excessive amount to pay Bauer. He’s not

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the Nationals’ Max Scherzer or the Phillies’ Aaron Nola and certainly not our own Jacob deGrom. Bauer’s contract allows him the option to become a free agent after the 2021 season. Mets fans still bristle recalling the great 2000 season pitcher Mike Hampton gave them only to watch him depart to the Colorado Rockies a year after the Mets obtained him in a trade with the Astros. Frankly, Bauer hasn’t impressed me when I’ve seen him pitch. The Yankees used to routinely feast off of him when he was on the Indians. He also had control issues on the mound in the games I watched on TV. Former Mets general manager and current SNY analyst Jim Duquette forthrightly wondered why the Mets were not as aggressive in their pursuit of centerfielder George Springer, whom they really needed, and who wound up signing with the Blue Jays, as they were with Bauer, who was frankly a luxury item. If the Mets are looking for a good and inexpensive left-handed veteran pitcher to replace the recently traded Steven Matz they should consider Gio Gonzalez, who has long been underrated. Yes, he’s 35 but he knows how to pitch, as Mets fans will glumly recall how many times he beat their Flushing heroes while on the hill for the Nationals. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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Unpack your bags and move right into this bright and beautifully renovated garden apartment in Howard Beach. Located on the 2nd floor, this 3-BR coop (currently used as 2-bedroom) features a newly renovated Kitchen with quartzite countertops and black stainless-steel appliances. A recently renovated bathroom with marble countertop. Spacious LR and FDR with Pergo wood floors.There’s 2 large BRs with ample closets for lots of storage.There’s also a video intercom system for extra safety & is pet friendly. Laundry room is located on premises or you can have your own washer and dryer in your unit for an additional monthly fee. Maint: includes property taxes, water, sewer, cooking gas, heat, and electricity. Maint: charges: Base $790.63 + Utility $100.00 + Assessment $32.95 = $923.58. Parking is available for an additional $25/month. Storage is available by waitlist. Located near shopping, schools, park, highways, and transportation. 3rd BR being used as DR. 33 1/3 down payment.

• Old Howard Beach • Lovely waterfront home, boat and water view lovers! Features new roof in 2012 with hurricane shingles, plywood floor in attic, chain link fence with privacy slots, wooden deck and boat house. Cement bulkhead, floating dock, attached garage and full un-fi nished basement. 2nd story added in 1997. Radiate heaters recessed into walls. Come check it out for yourself!

• Lindenwood • First floor three bedroom one bath garden Cooperative set back in courtyard. This Move in ready cooperative is set up to easily convert to a two bedroom with formal dining room area; the 3rd bedroom has a walk through to the kitchen and can be used as a dining room or closed up for another bedroom/ office.The home has been well maintained and the kitchen & bathroom were updated. The apartment has just been recently plastered, painted & the wooden floors were refi nished. Great natural light and additional outside storage space included. The base monthly maintenance of $860.41 plus $25 per AC. The base Maintenance includes all utilities: heat, hot water, cooking gas and electricity. Located near the Lindenwood shopping center, Park, Airport, Major expressways and express bus to Midtown. Cooperative is Pet / Dog Friendly. 103 shares.

• Lindenwood • Bright sunlit 1 bedroom Garden Coop. Full bath, living room, dining room, eff kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown moldings, updated kitchen and bathroom, storage room, wait list for parking garage, close to shopping and transportation. $35/ share fl ip tax.

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• Broad Channel • Bar/Restaurant with a large 3 BR apartment on the second floor with 1 full bath & 1 half bath. Parking Lot for approx. 10-12 cars, back deck & yard, garage. Great location for food/restaurant business 5 minutes from Rockaway Beach. Items included in the sale: Pool table, Snack vending machine, register, stove, deep fryer, ice machine, tables & chairs, stools, light fi xtures, ceiling fans, Walk in refrigerator, 1 freezer, 2 refrigerators, 2 air conditioners, cookware.

Welcome back to “Howard Beach Estates”! Magnificent Custom Brick Center Hall Colonial. Solid brick home being offered for sale by the original owners. Built in 2010, sitting on an 80x100 lot. 2 story grand entrance with crystal chandelier. Formal living room, formal dining room, 1/2 bath, family room, gourmet chefs kitchen which includes commercial Thermador stove, 2 wall ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator, built in microwave, wine cooler, granite island, plus eating area with fi replace. Sliders which lead to private country club backyard for entertaining. Gated in-ground salt water heated pool, brick pizza oven, BBQ kitchen with refrigerator. Patio with plenty of seating areas. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus a master bedroom suite with private bath, sitting area and walk-in closet. Full fi nished basement with commercial washer and dryer and 1/2 bath. 1 car garage plus 2 pvt driveways. Flood insurance not mandatory, natural gas generator.

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Mint Det Colonial, pvt dvwy & 2 car gar, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, completely renovated throughout within 7 years, windows, roof, gas boiler, hotwater heater, stoop, wood doors, porcelain tiles on 1st flr, hardwood flrs upstairs, lg living rm, lg formal dining rm. lg kit with cherry cabinets, S.S. appl, island, Beautiful.

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Large 2 Family on oversized lot (84’x121’) Ideal for contractor or to park multiple trucks 7+, with 2 car det. garage, house in (22’x50’), full bsmnt. House sold as is. Needs updating, 6 BR, 3 full baths, Great Price Asking $798K

Lovely Colonial in heart of Richmond Hill South. Updated Kitchen, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, full finished basement, garage.

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