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Woodhaven residents, civic leaders and officials rallied Sunday to pressure the city to move faster in demolishing or repairing the building at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. that collapsed last April, damaging the adjacent Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps and bringing the organization to the brink of closure.

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City school debates head north to Albany Mayor and governor take sides in pre-K, charter rallies in capital by Domenick Rafter Editor

he fight over the future of education in New York City headed up the Thruway Tuesday to Albany, where dueling rallies with some crossover support between them and high-profile speakers brought some heat to the frozen state capital. Lobbying the state Legislature for his plan to raise taxes on high-income earners to fund universal prekindergarten citywide, Mayor de Blasio held a rally with several members of the City Council in Albany on Tuesday. “The facts are on our side,” de Blasio told a cheering crowd in Albany’s Washington Avenue Armory that included Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Queens Council members Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst). “The people are on our side. Now, we have to get Albany on our side.” But across town, another rally was being held, led by charter school advocates, seeking the state’s support against what they consider a war waged on them by de Blasio, who last month cut $210 million from charter school capital budgets and rescinded the co-location of three charter schools slated to open this September. That rally got the vocal support of Gov. Cuomo, who said he would support charter schools. “We are here today to tell you that we stand with you,” the governor said at the rally. “You are not alone. We will save charter schools.” The three schools that had their co-locations revoked were part of the Success Academy Charter School system. One of the schools was slated to be co-located at August Martin High School. The DOE’s policy-making body, the

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Panel for Educational Policy, is slated to vote on those changes later this month. “The mayor continues to play politics with our scholars’ future. This is unacceptable,” Success Academy Charter’s CEO Eva Moskowitz, a former city councilwoman, said in a letter to her board members after the decision to pursue rescinding the co-locations. “Despite our repeated efforts to reach out to this administration, we expect to hear announcements in the next two weeks that a few of our approved schools will not be allowed to open for growth. This would be tragic, unfair, and, we believe, illegal. As soon as those roll-

backs/reversals are announced, we will notify you and plan to take the appropriate legal action.” The Jamaica co-location, which was approved in October, was controversial because it placed an elementary school that would house students as young as 5 years old in the same building as teenagers, and some students as old as 20. August Martin was one of the high schools slated for closure in 2012 before a court order rescinded that decision. But the city Department of Education said the co-location was necessary because it was the only place with enough space to hold the charter in the community it wished to serve — Southeast Queens. Moskowitz was at the charter school rally in Albany on Monday, along with students and parents of Success Academy schools. She was criticized for pulling children out of the classroom for Tuesday’s rally, though she said classes were held on the bus en route to the Albany rally. The move triggered condemnation from Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), chairman of the Education Committee, who said he would hold hearings over whether closing the schools was legal. “First and foremost, I do not believe the inside of a bus is an appropriate location to provide educational instruction,” Dromm said in a statement. “I am also deeply concerned about the legality of a school leader closing schools for entirely political purposes. As chair of the New York City Council Education Committee, I intend to hold an oversight hearing to investigate whether any laws or Chancellor’s regulations have been violated by Moskowitz unilaterally closing schools to effectively force children to lobby on her behalf.” De Blasio does have Moskowitz’s support on his plan for continued on page 18

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Ambulance corps next door in dire straits as Woodhaven rallies by Domenick Rafter

Because of the lack of revenue, members of the corps fear they will not have the funds to continue operating. The corps itself was able to operate out of a portion of the The head of the company that owns the Woodhaven building that partially collapsed last year appeared in Queens building for a while, but was evicted after a leak was discovCriminal Court last Friday and was ordered to immediately ered stemming from melting snow that had accumulated in a hire an architect and file for a work permit for the corner collapsed portion of the next-door building. Several sources said the FDNY warned the corps that its building may have structure at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. George Kochabe, the head officer of 78-19 Jamaica LLC, suffered structural damage as a result, though the Buildings appeared in court after a warrant was issued for his arrest. A Department told the corps owners that there was no risk to judge told him he must retain the architect and file for the work the building. The ambulance corps cannot use the building at all now and permit before his next court date on April 10 — almost a year to is effectively not in operation. A sign the day after the collapse occurred. on the door says it is closed and Kathy The vacant building Kochabe owns Sexton Dalby, president of the corps, partially collapsed on April 12, 2013. said she didn’t feel safe inside the No one was injured, but the collapse t is shameful that this building. rained bricks onto 79th Street, crushWoodhaven residents and civic ing a minivan and damaging the problem has stretched leaders rallied outside of the collapsed Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer on for as long as it has.” building on Sunday af ter noon, Ambulance Corps building next door. demanding the city move immediately The city has slapped thousands of — Martin Colberg, president, Woodhaven to tear it down or have it repaired. dollars in fines on Kochabe, but he Residents’ Block Association “It is shameful that this problem has paid most of the fines. has stretched on for as long as it has. However, an arrest warrant was It’s time for the city to resolve this issued for him over $60,000 that was not paid and for doing work without a permit. The warrant once and for all,” Martin Colberg, president of the Woodhaven forced Kochabe into court, where the judge issued the deci- Residents’ Block Association, said in a statement. “Not only does the current situation put us all at risk — every pedestrian sion last week. The order comes as Woodhaven residents are increasingly who passes by, every car that drives by — but it might also kill frustrated at the lack of progress in demolishing or fixing the the ambulance corps, which would be a terribly unfair outbuilding that they are concerned continues to be a looming come. The city must take action now.” Colberg’s predecessor, Ed Wendell, said he isn’t sure the danger to pedestrians walking along busy Jamaica Avenue. They now also worry the collapse may put the ambulance ambulance corps could survive several more months even if corps, whose headquarters has been rendered unusable by the Kochabe is forced to make repairs to the building. The April 10 deadline set by the judge is only for paperwork to be filed. incident, out of business. The collapse forced the relocation of the Woodhaven Senior Actual repairs or demolition could take many more months, Center, which used the corps building. That also meant the perhaps years. “April 10 is another five or six weeks away,” he said. “They financially strapped corps was no longer receiving rent money from Catholic Charities, which operates the senior center. may not last that long.” Editor

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The collapsed building at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. last April. The structure still has not been fixed and now Woodhaven resiFILE PHOTO dents say they have had enough. In the meantime, Kochabe is also facing two civil suits. One is from a contractor hired by him to fix the building before the April 12 incident. A construction worker alleged that he was injured internally and externally and rendered disabled by the collapse, though the FDNY had stated there were no injuries. The volunteer ambulance corps also filed a civil case against Q 78-19 Jamaica Avenue LLC for $8 million in damages.

Work to begin on Cross Bay strip mall Ozone Park residents have complained about safety conditions at the site by Domenick Rafter Editor

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storefronts on the first floor, a medical office on the second floor and a restaurant on the third. Koptiev did not give any specific information on the size of the plaza, including whether or not it will be the same height as Avellino’s, or any tenants, but a source said the plans are similar to strip malls Platinum has built elsewhere, including in Forest Hills and the one under construction on Rockaway Boulevard in Ozone Park. The project has been delayed because of issues with obtaining the necessary permits from the city Department of Environmental Protection and concerns over the f low of traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. The site cannot be easily accessed from the southbound side of the boulevard, with drivers having to go into Howard Beach to make a U-turn to get to Q the site.

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The new wooden fence partially constructed at the vacant lot on Cross Bay Boulevard, just north of the Belt Parkway, where work on a strip mall will begin soon.

The owners of a vacant lot on Cross Bay Boulevard got all the permits they need and will begin construction on a strip mall soon. Dave Koptiev of Platinum Realty said all the permits the company needed from the city have been finalized. He estimated the strip mall will be completed in eight months. The site, located along the east side of Cross Bay between Albert Road and North Conduit Avenue, has been vacant for years and a shopping center plan has been in the works since the adjacent Magnolia Court housing development was built a decade ago. The lot was surrounded by a green fence that had become dilapidated, and part of it was damaged in Hurricane Sandy. The fence had also been tagged with graffiti.

On Monday, a new wooden barrier was being constructed to replace the old green fence. “That makes the neighborhood look a little better,” said Ozone Park Civic Association President Howie Kamph. “There have been complaints from residents and they said they would address it and they have. That’s good.” Kamph said, however, he would have preferred a freestanding building with only one tenant, such as a bank, restaurant or supermarket. The site has been a problem for some time. Before Platinum Realty — which constructed a strip mall at 71st and Metropolitan avenues in Forest Hills and Rockaway Boulevard and Centreville Street in Ozone Park — the site was owned by the Avellino Group. The previous owner had planned on a three-story building there, including

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Flood rate hike delay passes House Bill to roll back Biggert-Waters heads to Senate by Domenick Rafter Editor

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that would roll back the flood insurance rate hikes caused when legislation passed two years ago removed some subsidies that aim to make premiums more affordable. T he Homeow ner Flood I nsu rance Affordability Act of 2014 passed by a wide margin — a vote of 306-91. All of New York City’s representatives voted for the bill. The proposal would roll back many of the reforms passed under the BiggertWaters Act of 2012, which eliminated some subsidies that made flood insurance more affordable. That law, enacted as part of an appropriations bill, aimed to bring the National Flood Insurance Program back from the brink of bankruptcy. The program is $24 million in debt. Biggert-Waters was passed just months before Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast. Since the storm, FEMA has proposed expanding its flood zones to include many areas that were not originally mandated to buy f lood insurance, including most of the Rockaway Peninsula, Long Island City and Howard Beach. Residents

living in flood zones have seen a massive hike in flood insurance rates due to the Biggerts-Waters Act, which took effect last Oct. 1, from an average of several hundred dollars a year to, in some cases, as high as $12,000 annually. In Howard Beach specifically, most residents did not need to have flood insurance before Sandy unless they had a mortgage. Under new maps proposed by FEMA, nearly all residents would require flood insurance. The issue galvanized residents who feared rising rates would devastate coastal neighborhoods. More than 1,000 southern Queens residents attended a rally in Broad Channel in September demanding Congress roll back the reforms under Biggert-Waters. If it becomes law, the legislation would impose a four-year delay on premium hikes for some homeowners. FEMA would have that time to conduct and complete a study on making the increased rates affordable. “With this bill, we add certainty to homeowners who are struggling to recover from the economic crisis,” said Rep. Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica). “This bill provides solutions for homeowners who have seen excessive rate increases. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act is a positive

sign that the House of Representatives can work in a bipartisan fashion to solve the problems facing American families.” Opponents of the bill argue it would bankrupt the flood insurance program and leave coastal residents without any protection from the costs of flood damage. Homeowners insurance does not cover damage caused by flood. The legislation would not repeal Biggert-Waters, which even supporters of the bill passed yesterday argue is necessary to keep the NFIP sustainable, but would alter the way FEMA has implemented it. For example, the original law called for an affordability study, but it was not necessarily mandated before hiking rates. The new bill would delay any rate hike until after the study is done. The bill now goes to the Senate — which passed a different version of the bill in January. There is a bipartisan coalition of Senators supporting the bill and supporters suspect it could reach the 60-vote threshold needed to prevent a filibuster from opponents, should they choose to force one. Upon Senate passage, it would go to President Obama’s desk. Supporters expect the president will sign it, though he’s made no Q public statements on it.

Charge reduced in beating case A grand jury on Monday indicted the man accused of brutally beating a cop nearly to death on Liberty Avenue last year on a lesser charge than he originally faced. Hayden Holder was charged with felony assault rather than first-degree attempted murder, for the beating of NYPD Sgt. Mohammed Deen on Nov. 17 outside a restaurant on Liberty Avenue in South Richmond Hill. The fight allegedly stemmed from an earlier argument between Holder and Dean at a nightclub on Jamaica Avenue. The attack left Dean near death, though he survived. Bystanders caught the beating on video. The reduction in charges may be due in par t to Deen’s condition improving, an argument used by Holder’s lawyer. When Holder, of Jamaica, was arrested in November, the victim’s condition was grave, but he is now expected to survive. Holder, who was denied bail, still faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, but that’s reduced from the 25 years to life he would have faced if convicted of attempted murder. He is due back in Q court May 8. — Domenick Rafter

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Charter schools and pre-K funding

he completely unnecessary wars over education launched by Mayor de Blasio continued this week, with the specter of dueling rallies in Albany. One was a protest against de Blasio’s decision to undercut charter schools at every turn. The innovative public schools, though not without problems, are providing wonderful educational opportunities to many students, especially hardworking minorities in poor neighborhoods. But they are anathema to de Blasio’s allies in the teachers union because they are not subject to their rules, and he apparently would rather see those students forced back into substandard traditional schools than be given such a great chance to succeed. Luckily for students enrolled in charters, and the many, many thousands who hope to get into them, Gov. Cuomo is taking a much smarter stance. He supports charters and is putting considerable political capital into protecting them from the mayor’s efforts to thwart their success. “I feel fired up!” the governor told the thousands who attended the pro-charter school rally held Tuesday. “We are going to save charter schools. You are not alone!” Meanwhile another rally, led by de Blasio, was held just a few blocks away. That one was designed to lobby state law-

makers to back the mayor’s plan to finance universal, mandatory prekindergarten through an income tax increase on city residents making more than $500,000. The governor responded to de Blasio’s drive to implement universal pre-K by proposing his own plan. It would be better in a couple of ways and not as good in one. It would not require any new taxes. It would be statewide. And it would leave it up to parents to decide whether to enroll their children. On the downside, it would be implemented in September 2015, rather than this fall, as the mayor’s plan would be. On charters, de Blasio is busy demonizing ex-Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, who runs many. But what hurts her Success Academy schools also hurts the minority students from places such as Harlem and soon, Jamaica, who go there. De Blasio has a lot invested in these fights, but he should back down. Middle-class and poor New Yorkers cannot afford another tax hike on their rich employers, who may decide they’ve had enough and move jobs out of state. Nor should they be denied the positives of charter schools, which vastly outweigh the negatives. We ask that you tell your state Assembly members and senators to stick with Cuomo in these battles over the future of education.

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e never hopped on the anti stop-and-frisk bandwagon, believing that while the police tactic warranted some reform, it was not the mass violation of constitutional rights its detractors claimed. And we were among those who worried that drastically reducing stops would lead to a rise in gun violence because criminals would be more inclined to carry, and thus more likely to blast away in the heat of the moment. But though it’s too early to say anything definitive, the numbers so far this year show that violent crime continues to fall even as the number of stop and frisks drops off the cliff. According to DNAinfo, citing police sources, murders are down 18.5 percent so far this year, with 44 people killed compared to 54 to the same point last year. Shootings are down 13.5 percent. Meanwhile police stops continue to drop, down nearly 90 percent from their peak in 2011. So far at least, Mayor de Blasio, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and, above all, the men and women of the NYPD are to be commended for a job well done.

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willing to do that job for one-third of what he’s getting, and employ two more people, thereby improving the bitter job market by utilizing three people who can better serve the community in other ways. Let’s try to put people back to work by ending duplicity in government, reducing taxes and increasing opportunity, and maybe we can get back on the road to fiscal responsibility. When I see articles like this, where someone is getting this kind of salary, it blows my mind. Ronnie Gavarian New Hyde Park

Library trust is lost Dear Editor: Public libraries hold a long and distinguished commitment to providing a wide range of materials and services essential for a democratic society to flourish. Freedom of access to information and knowledge provides a critical foundation upon which progress is predicated. Therefore, how astonishing it is

for the Queens Public Library president and CEO, along with the library’s board of directors, to hinder current requests for transparency in the private arrangements made for compensation utilizing taxpayer funds. Fortunately, Comptroller Stringer seeks an outside audit and the stern and insightful requests by Borough President Katz for adherence to best practices for governance and management hold the potential for accountability to taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service’s form 990 is a publically disclosed document filed annually by most charities, including QPL. The Queens Chronicle quotes CEO Galante as saying he works “… nearly 100 hours a week …” yet the 2007 IRS 990 states 40 hours/ week for a total compensation of $375,498; by 2010 it reached $488,503, according to that year’s IRS 990 filing. In 2012 income from government grants (i.e., taxpayer monies) came to $99,668,280 while all other contributions, gifts and grants reached $627,271. This overwhelming role of taxpayer funding

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USPS mail fail Dear Editor: I was wondering if any other readers’ postal delivery has been as careless as mine. My local post office is for ZIP code 11418, and the post office is located at 122nd Street and Jamaica Avenue. For about eight years now (excluding 2.5 years when we had an assigned postman; kudos to Terrence) we’ve had mail that’s been carelessly left outside the front door or on an open ledge like a takeout menu. I have two signs on the front door at eye level that read, “Please put mail in the letter slot behind the door.” Over those years, the cumulative amount of mail that suspiciously seems to have not been deliv-

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Dear Editor: Re “Jamaica to get new community garden,” by Stephanie Santana, Feb. 20, multiple editions: I would like to give an update on the status of the lot at 117-02 Merrick Blvd., which is across f rom Roy Wilkins Souther n Queens Park. After we coordinated with the City Parks Department and Brooklyn Queens Land Trust (the owner of the property), the pile of woodchips in the lot were cleaned up a short time ago. It took some time to get to the bottom of this ordeal as some initial complaints contained misinformation. In the future, I would urge residents to reach out to us at (718) 776-3700 with similar issues of concern. You can also feel free to stop by the office at 172-12 Linden Blvd. We can only make a positive impact on our community if we channel our concerns into productive outlets. I am confident that the Brooklyn Queens Land Trust, a reputable not-for-profit, will put this space to good use. BQLT in fact has also done work with the Merrick Marsden Neighbors Association on the community garden just down the road at 118-18 Merrick Blvd. Remember, it is the sum of the parts which makes our community great. I look forward to working with all of our constituents in achieving our goals. I. Daneek Miller NYC Councilman for the 27th District St. Albans

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Wrestling night at Resorts World Sat. Event is first of six casino will host in ’14 by Domenick Rafter Editor

World Premiere Wrestling will hold a charity wrestling event at Resorts World Casino New York City this Saturday night, March 8. “Resurrection” will feature a long set list of wrestling favorites who will compete in the ring on the casino’s Central Park events floor. Among the wrestlers who will be performing are two-time hall of famer JJ Dillon, Cowboy Bob Orton, Homicide, Greek God Papadon, Amazing Red, Justin Credible, Chris Taylor, Brian X and The Almighty Sheik. The WPW has it’s own NASCAR vehicle that will also be at the casino and patrons can take photos with it. Body paint artist Margarita Dominguez will be at the event. The festivities start at 2 p.m. with autograph signings and a pre-show, called “Holy Grail,” which will last until 6 p.m. Doors to the main show open at 6:45 p.m. and “Resurrection” will start

at 7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Safe Haven for Babies, a charity that helps parents in crisis who want to give up their newborns safely and legally. The show is one of six events World Premiere Wresting — a family-operated independent wrestling company based in Howard Beach — is scheduled to host at the casino. Guido Salvo, president of World Premiere Wrestling, said wrestling fans will enjoy the type of program WPW puts together. “The kind of show we put on is a real high-class show,” he said. Salvo said he expects more surprise guests to appear. Advanced tickets are $50 for ringside seats and $30 for general admission and can be purchased at WPWwrestling.com, RWnewyork.com or at the Resorts World Casino box office. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event for $60 for ringside and $40 genQ eral admission.

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countries say they’re very happy with their lives and are glad to pay the higher taxes for the better services. Ed sees our society divided between those who have enough and the “moochers,” and he resents any of his tax money going to pay for any moocher services. He can’t be a product of public education. He must have never lost his job through no fault of his own and taken unemployment insurance, been injured at work and sought disability, or have suffered any medical emergency that depleted his savings. He must never have been in the military or taken advantage of any veteran’s benefits. He can’t be a guy who is taking his Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid or any other senior services because that would make him a moocher. If so, lucky him. But he shouldn’t resent those who are not as fortunate as he and need a helping hand from society once in a while. As a good citizen, he shouldn’t want to renege on his social responsibility. Tyler Cassell Flushing

Lincoln on liberty Dear Editor: The word freedom has different meanings for different people. There is one concept always espoused by Ed Konecnik. Here is a quote on it from Abe Lincoln: 1) “We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing. With some the word liberty may mean for each man to do as he pleases with himself and the product of his labor; while with others, the same word may mean for some to do as they please with other men and the products of other men’s labor. Here are two, not only different, but incompatible things, called by the same name — liberty. And it follows that each of the things is, by the respective parties, called by two different and incompatible names — liberty and tyranny.” And a quote by Lincoln on labor: 2) “Labor is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital and deserves much the higher consideration.” I believe the above quotes should give people food for thought and may broaden their perspectives on things before they make up their minds. Dr. Joe Brooks Whitestone The writer is a retired physician.

Leftist delusions Dear Editor: If M r. Zi zelis’ def i n it ion of a n “advanced, socially civilized country” is a place where the top 10 percent of taxpayers pay 70 percent of the tax revenue, where almost 50 percent pay no income tax, where 11 states have more people on welfare than are working, where success is capped and

punished and mediocrity nurtured, where the government supports its crony-owned businesses with tax dollars like Solyndra, myriad failed green projects, not to mention bank bailouts and a $17 trillion debt, it is not unreasonable to suspect a mental disorder. Advocating for assistance for a neighbor in crisis while objecting to providing limitless entitlements and suggesting we measure the success of welfare programs not by how many are added but by ONLINE how many are dropped and Miss an article or letter cited by a writer? achieve selfWant news from our reliance indiother editions covering cates a Neanthe rest of Queens? Find derthal menpast reports, news from tality to Mr. across the borough and Zi z el i s. He conjures up a more at qchron.com. delusional vision of me “decrying the redistribution of (my) wealth to the lazy and unmotivated, lying in their hammocks smoking food stamp cigars, retired and partying on with their unemployment pittance.” I have no knowledge of and never alluded to any such attitudes and activities but perhaps Mr. Zizelis has more firsthand experience and evidence he could share with us. He describes a scene from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” which he claims was the inspiration for Reaganomics, where a chimpanzee up in a tree urinates and “trickles down” on helpless chimps below him. This definitively sums up his assessment of Ronald Reagan’s legacy and illustrates his perverted and disordered view of man’s nature and economics. Ed Konecnik Flushing

The bigoted right Dear Editor: The (GOP-controlled) Arizona Legislature sent a bill to Republican Gov. Jan Brewer that would allow business owners to turn away gay and lesbian customers, as long as they claim to be doing so in the name of “religion.” How long before they put up the “no gays” sign over the water fountains and restrooms? Fox News contributor Tucker Carlson had this to say: “When you force me to bake you a cake for your gay wedding, that’s fascism.” You heard right, infringing upon a bigot’s right to deny pastries to homosexuals is “fascism.” Amazing. But not surprising. The homophobic, ignorant, backwoods supporters of bills that promote hate should look up the name Matthew Shepard. In 1998, University of Wyoming student Shepard was kidnapped, tortured and tied to a prairie fence overnight in freezing temperatures. He died five days after he was finally found. His “crime”? Being gay. Perhaps we should have two Americas: the Democratic States of America, where civil rights apply to ever yone, and Teabagistan, where ignorance, bigotry and racism rule the day. Robert LaRosa Whitestone

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QueensWay workshops Two more public workshops on the proposed QueensWay plan will be held this month. The two events, hosted by Friends of the QueensWay and The Trust for Public Land, will provide some insight on proposed ideas for the High Linelike park along the right of way for the former Rockaway Beach Branch of the LIRR. The first workshop will be held on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School at 91-30 Metropolitan Ave. in Forest Hills. The second workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the High School for Construction Trades, Architecture and Engineering in Ozone Park. Both schools are within a block of the proposed QueensWay, which would run from Ozone Park to Rego Park. The workshops are in addition to three others that were held in Woodhaven, Forest Hills and Ozone Park in November. They are part of the feasibility study for the proposed park led by The Trust for Public Land. Gov. Cuomo allocated $467,000 Q toward the study last winter.

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On Jan. 11, between 3 and 7:40 p.m., police say he burglarized a home at 107-74 Police are asking for the public’s 77 St. and hit another home at 106-34 76 assistance in locating the suspect wanted St. on Jan. 15 at around 2:20 p.m. The suspect struck twice on Jan. 28, in connection with nine burglaries and one attempted burglary in South Queens first between noon and 5 p.m. at 84-39 109 in the past two months. Most of the inci- Ave. and sometime between 1 and 3:20 p.m. at 106-11 78 St. The final two incidents took place in broad daylight. dents took place on Jan. 30 The first two incidents at around 11:50 a.m. at 107took place on Jan. 6. In the 18 77 St. and on Feb. 10 f irst case, the suspect between 10 a.m. and 2:30 broke into a home at 105p.m. at 105-17 77 St. 30 80 St. in Ozone Park Police say the suspect, and removed proper ty possibly working with sometime between 7 a.m. another male, enters the and 5 p.m. That same day, locations through windows the suspect attempted to or rear doors and removes burglarize a home at 106the vict i ms’ personal 14 78 St. between 11:30 property. a.m. and 2 p.m. Anyone with informaOn Jan. 9, the suspect Police are looking for this man broke into a home at 78-10 in connection with a string of tion is asked to call Crime Pitk in Ave. sometime burglaries. PHOTO COURTESY NYPD Stoppers at 1 (800) 577TIPS (8477). The public between 2:45 and 5:15 p.m. The next day at around 5:30 p.m., he struck can also submit tips by logging onto nypa home nearly two miles away in South dcr imestoppers.com, or by texting Richmond Hill at 107-18 118 St., the only 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. Q home to be hit outside the Ozone Park area. All tips are strictly confidential. Editor

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Commuting on the boro’s rivers and bays Advocates say look to the water for the future of transport in Queens by Domenick Rafter Editor

The words “com mute” and “New York City” usually make one think of squeaky, dirty, crowded subway cars snaking through tunnels and along elevated rails. O r perhaps one conju res up thoughts of passengers packed into buses like sardines or jockeying for room under bus shelters. Some, especially out here in Queens, may think of a commute as idling on a packed highway in a car. One thing that most New Yorkers may not think of — unless maybe you’re from Staten Island — is boats. Ferries are already utilized in cities that are surrounded by water all over the world. Sydney, Australia has one of the most extensive ferry systems in the world. In other places, like Seattle, Athens and Hong Kong, ferries are a main source of transportation. Besides the famous Staten Island ferry, New York Waterway’s routes connecting Manhattan to New Jersey have become popular, especially with commuters living along the Hudson River waterfront in New Jersey and working in Manhattan. The expansion of ferry service to the East River in 2011, connecting Wall Street and East 34th Street with Brooklyn and Long Island City, has also proved successful, as has a route to the Rockaways that was originally meant to be temporary. Now ferry advocates — and elected officials — are looking to expand service to other parts of Queens with waterfront connections. Michael Scholl, a spokesman for Borough President Melinda Katz, said she supports the expansion of ferry service and is plan-

ning a tour of potential ferry sites with advocates, including former firefighter Joe Hartigan, in locations such as College Point. A l ready expa nsion beyond Long Island City and Rockaway may be imminent. According to one source, expansion of the East River ferry to Astoria is “more than likely,” and former Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. allocated money toward a feasibility study. Vallone’s successor, Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), said bringing ferry service farther north to Astoria would be a boon for the Western Queens waterfront, especially if they add a stop on Roosevelt Island, where a tech school is slated to be located. “We can find the money for this worthwhile cause,” said Constantinides, a member of the Council’s Transportation Committee. He pointed to Hallets Cove as a location for a ferry, noting the amount of development taking place there and the need for more public transportation. “Unless you run buses every five minutes, you wouldn’t meet the need,” Constantinides said of the demand in Hallets Cove. Commuting by boat is also attractive farther up the coast. Andrew Rocco, president of College Point Civic /Taxpayers Association, said he is “1,000 percent” behind bringing ferry service from Manhattan to College Point. “We’ve u ndergone f u r iou s development and all along our waterfront are high-end condos,” he said. “We really don’t have any transportation besides taking the bus to Flushing or parking at Citi Field a nd cra m m i ng i nto a n express train.” Rocco also noted that other Nor th and Nor theast Queens

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neighborhoods, like Whitestone and Bay Terrace, have express bus service, but College Point does not. “I think people would pay the extra money for a comfortable ride,” he said. “And it would attract more homeowners.” Rocco pointed to the end of 14th Road on Flushing Bay as a site for a ferry dock. Hartigan, who grew up in College Point, said the location is ripe for ferry service because of the number of families moving there. He noted that in his experience, he found that working parents often prefer quicker, safer for ms of transportation. “The real estate market in College Point is through the roof,” Hartigan said. “Imagine what a ferry would add to that.” Other locations in the north, such as Willets Point, Fort Totten and downtown Flushing also have been eyed for potential ferry docks by advocates, who argue that section of the borough is in need of more transportation options to

take pressure off the No. 7 train, Port Washington LIRR line and express buses. Further ferry service connecting Manhattan to Glen Cove, Long Island and the Bronx is also being considered. One place that has had success recently with ferry service is the Rockaways. After Hurricane Sandy knocked out A train subway service for eight months, the city established a ferry route, run by Seastreak, to connect Rockaway to Manhattan. The route was to be temporary, but was so successful officials and residents fought multiple times to have the service extended past its kill date, which it was. The route has even added a stop in Brooklyn to accommodate passengers who are affected by the closure of the R train under the East River for Sandy repairs. The popularity of the ferry service led Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) to bring petitions from Rockaway residents to City Hall — by ferry no less —

to fight for permanent service. The city is currently bidding the route for a five-year contract. Goldfeder said he’d be interested in seeing ferry service expand to other parts of the borough, including places like Howard Beach, JFK Airport and the eastern portion of the Rockaway peninsula, a proposition also favored by Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton). “I’m a huge proponent of ferry service,” Goldfeder said. “I’m open to the idea of exploring it in other areas, but there are a lot of logistics to hammer out.” The cost of ferries is a major impediment, but Goldfeder said that can be overcome by the city aligning with private entities that could benef it from more ferry service, including organizations like Resorts World Casino New York City, whose location is less than a mile from a potential ferry stop for JFK Airport in Bergen Basin, or the New York Mets, who could benefit from a Willets Point ferry stop. “The city is going to subsidize some of the cost, but if we can get some of these public/private partnerships, it can make it more affordable,” Goldfeder said. Constantinides says he expects the city, state and federal governments to begin focusing on ferry services and offering up the funds the same way they did for trains and buses in the past, and have for s o me of t h e ot he r r e c e nt ly explored forms of transportation “We’re on the right path with expanding bus rapid transit and bike lines and now with ferries,” Constantinides said. “We’re not building any more subways [in the outer boroughs]. Better utilizing the city’s waterways is the new Q frontier.”

Goldfeder wants feds to fix collapsed fence by Domenick Rafter Editor

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) sent a letter to the national parks commissioner, Josh Laird, urging him to expedite repairs to the damaged fence along the northeast side of the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge in Howard Beach. “Our hardworking families have been through enough after Sandy and they deserve a neighborhood that they can be proud to call home,” Goldfeder said in the letter. “The level of deterioration and

NPS says it will be replaced in spring unsightly conditions at the foot of the Addabbo Bridge in Howard Beach is unacceptable and I strongly urge the National Park Service to step up its efforts immediately.” The assemblyman requested immediate action to address the ongoing maintenance issues at the plot of land between the Addabbo Bridge and Shellbank Basin. Last August, crews worked to clean the site, which was covered in litter, but has not

repaired the fence, which was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy 17 months ago, but some civic leaders, including Dorothy McCloskey, founder of Friends of Charles Park, say the collapsed fence is only exacerbating the trash problem by allowing more access to the site. “It’s been over a year, since the fence has fallen down and currently it’s a wide open space for any tragedy to occur,” McCloskey said. “Any child could fall in the bay and no

one would know. It’s a dangerous situation for the community and it’s time NPS did something about it. An immediate action needs to be taken to make this area safe and secure for our neighborhood.” McCloskey said last summer that she wanted NPS to utilize the site as parkland, or give it up to a private entity that would. Daphne Yun, a spokeswoman for the National Park Service, acknowledged the fence is on NPS property and said the agency will tear down and replace the fence in the spring once the weather gets warmer. Q

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After six decades, the red wine river runs dry Joe Abbracciamento’s in Rego Park serves customers one last time by Christopher Barca Reporter

Much like any other Sunday, the bright pink neon sign above the awning of Joe Abbracciamento Restaurant welcomed scores of hungry diners to a place etched in their memories for decades. With a passing snow shower dusting the ground on a cold March evening, area residents laughed over glasses of wine and reminisced over helpings of eggplant parmesan for the final time. This week, that inviting neon sign did not light up and diners did not flow into the restaurant looking for a plate of their favorite Italian meal. Joe Abbracciamento’s at 62-96 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park officially closed its doors after 66 years of loyal service. “It’s like there’s been a death in the family,” Ellen O’Shaughnessy of Middle Village said as she waited with relatives for a table. “I’ve been coming here for many years. Everyone is really going to miss it.” The feeling is mutual, according to John Abbracciamento, the longtime co-owner and chef whose restaurant is named after his father. “I’m going to miss everything about the relationships we built with the com munity,” Abbracciamento said. “It was like I was leading a memorial. I couldn’t believe the outpouring of support. People were crying and giving letters and flowers. This was unbelievable.”

The restaurant, first owned and operated by Joe Abbracciamento, opened in 1948 and served dignitaries such as President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Ted Kennedy and Rep. Geraldine Ferraro through the years. The junior Abbracciamento, who was born and raised in Middle Village, began working at the restaurant when he was 12 years old, tasked with helping open and clean the place. John Abbracciamento co-owned the eatery with his father until the elder’s death in 1999 and up until Sunday, John and his wife, Marie, have operated the popular spot with tremendous success. Ever since the Abbracciamentos announced their decision to retire in January, business has boomed in ways not even they could have imagined. “I expected that it would be a good turnout when we first announced it, but the turnout has been unbelievable over the last two months,” John Abbracciamento said. “We were getting, easy, 500 to 600 people a day. I’m not exaggerating. It was quite an amazing experience.” While Abbracciamento stresses that he still is unsure of what the plans are for both himself and the building the restaurant sits in, he is intrigued by the idea of potentially opening up a small eatery featuring around a dozen tables in the future. “I’m just physically and mentally exhausted. continued on page 22

Patrons congregate outside Joe Abbracciamento’s Restaurant in Rego Park after eating their final meals at the iconic eatery on Sunday. The restaurant, which served President John F. Kennedy among others, closed this week after 66 years in business. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA

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In another development, Queens BorCorp., someone Galante knows through ough President Melinda Katz on Monday his work with the Elmont School District. sent Mayor de Blasio a letter According to the News, asking that the city bar the which has led the recent library from granting further spate of repor ting on the contracts for capital improvelibrary’s finances, Marino ments on its own. Instead, has ma naged 15 libr a r y Katz said, the city should improvement projects since take responsibility for all 2008. library construction projects Libr a r y s p oke s wom a n “ to help i nsu re bet ter Joanne King confirmed that accountability and the library had “received a transparency.” request” for documents but Tom Galante Katz also wrote the chaircould not immediately proPHOTO BY PETER C. MASTROSIMONE man of the library Board of vide further details.

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tion and leads on available real estate. Ferreras touted the condition as a win for business owners in her district. “As part of my negotiations with the city and the Queens Development Group, the city has allocated a total of up to $15.5 million towards business relocation assistance, which includes moving expenses and support for Willets Point businesses, including those businesses that want to move together,” the councilwoman said in a written statement. “Additionally, the Queen Development Group has agreed to allocate $165,000 to the Queens Chamber of Commerce for outreach and support of local businesses. “This joins the City’s commitment to allocate $150,000 through the NYC Economic Development Corp. to provide technical assistance to the existing Willets Point businesses in their efforts to relocate, and a supplemental allocation of $150,000 through the Department of Small Business Services to provide marketing services to the existing Willets Point businesses once they have relocated to their new location.” But even the business ow ners who applied for the assistance and made the November deadline said they have yet to receive any money and are worried about what the future may hold. “I have three kids,” Gualotuna said, choking on her words. “Three! I haven’t seen any money and I am not rich. I can’t afford to be out of work.” What’s more, Sunrise Co-op, a group of 33 business owners who are relocating as a group to the Bronx, filed a lawsuit against the Queens Development Group on Feb. 4 claiming the Council did not know the full cost of the project upon approval, that there was a lack of lawful relocation plans for comcontinued on page 35

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InBloom makes case before Assembly committee by Tess McRae Associate Editor

When the NYS Education Department announced that a new data program, InBloom, would replace the controversial ACRIS, many parents had no complaints. A few weeks later, Leonie Haimson and her group Class Size Matters informed parents that the nonprofit group would store students’ information in a cloud and share it with corporations, people were naturally up in arms. The activist group and InBloom have gone back and forth for a number of months but last Friday, at a hearing called by Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D-Sunnyside) and the Standing Committee on Education, InBloom was called on to answer questions. At the original hearing held in November that InBloom representatives did not attend, Nolan noted that “the Assembly Majority has serious concerns about the potential flaws of the state Education Department’s plan to share student data and their ability to protect student privacy.” Last week, she stood by her statement and grilled NYSED and InBloom regarding the type of data stored, the purpose of such storage and the length of time it would be kept. She also pressed to find out why other states dropped their contracts with

InBloom in the past. The organization was steadfast in defending its program, stating information would be encrypted several times so no one person would have access to all the data. “The advantage of InBloom is that, since its founding, InBloom has consistently recognized the importance of keeping student data private and secure,” Peggy Brookins of InBloom said. “We designed our [student data system] to be compliant with both [the Family Educational Rights and Policy Act] and state law concerning student privacy.” Another concern many parents have is the possible selling of information to vendors like McGraw-Hill and Pearson. InBloom publicly stated that it will “never sell student or customer data” and that the state of New York owns and manages the data that resides in the repository. But, perhaps the most controversial part of the InBloom initiative is parents’ inability to opt out of the program. In June, Nolan and Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) introduced the student privacy bill, which would allow parents and students 18 and older to opt out of the state Education Department’s disclosure of personal identifiable information to a third party. It was never signed into law as

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Samaritan Village audit reveals misused funds The State Comptroller’s Office says the agency wrongly spent $1 million by Christopher Barca Reporter

Those who have stood firm against the proposed homeless shelter at the site of a former factory at 78-16 Cooper Ave. in Glendale now have more ammunition in their fight against the plan. An audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of a prior contract between Samaritan Village, the human services agency sponsoring the shelter, and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services revealed that Samaritan Village allegedly misused nearly $1 million in state funds. For the audit period between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, Samaritan Village received $11.3 million from OASAS. According to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s report, the agency charged the state $973,881 for “unallowable, inappropriate, questionable or undocumented expenses.” Included in the nearly $1 million was $220,000 in employee bonuses that were not distributed on merit, but instead were given as a result of unspent budgeted funds. Another $34,140 was allocated to an executive retirement fund. A little more than $400,000 was distributed to clients for trips and transportation, something DiNapoli’s repor t cites as unwarranted. “Since most Samaritan Village clients

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Joe Abbracciamento’s closes continued from page 16 I don’t know what’s going to happen now,” he said. “I may come back with a boutique kind of restaurant with 10 tables. I could come in three or four days a week and do what I want to do each day. Who knows?” Two patrons who came to soak up t he at mosphere a nd t hei r favor it e entrees one final time on Sunday were Jack and Carol Veracoechea of Middle Village. While the older couple was upset to see the landmark fade into the sunset, they couldn’t help but smile when talking about the years of memories they took away from Abbracciamento’s. “It’s ver y sad to see it go,” Carol Veracoechea said. “Now we all have to cook!” Her husband, a fan of the chicken piccata, says many important family events have occurred at Abbracciamento’s. “I came here when I was 14 years old to get a slice of pizza,” Veracoechea added. “Our kids surprised us with our 60th birthday party here. We’ve had a lot of baby showers and funerals here.” W hile a heav y dose of nostalgia accompanied the nonstop f low of customers, Abbracciamento didn’t have time to stop and reminisce on his own, but the number of patrons walking into

the kitchen and personally thanking him for his service forced the issue. “The fact that it was so busy, you really didn’t have that much time to think about it,” he said. “So many people came into the kitchen to say goodbye and I couldn’t concentrate.” Despite the rest au ra nt’s closi ng, Abbracciamento’s employees, many of whom have worked alongside the owner for many years, shouldn’t be out of a job for too long, as Abbracciamento recently arranged interviews with representatives from job placement agencies for all of his workers. “I took ca re of them the best I could,” he said. “I worked with my people. I wasn’t the guy smoking the cigar in the $1,000 suit off to the side. We’re a family.” Most people who worked six days a week for the better part of six decades would lean towards taking a long vacation after retiring, but not John and Marie Abbracciamento. They still look forward to hanging the bright neon sign above their pool and being there for their community, a group of people that became extended family instead of just clientele. “I’m just going to sit back and relax a bit, it’ll be nice to have a weekend off,” he said. “I’ll never say goodbye, it’s see Q you later.”

office equipment purchases” among other expenditures. OASAS and Samaritan Village are currently bound together by a five-year, $73.3 million contract. “Nearly $1 million in inappropriate and questionable costs were charged to taxpay-

ers because the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services didn’t effectively monitor this contractor’s expenses,” DiNapoli said in the report. “OASAS needs to improve its oversight of how contractors are using public money so taxpayers aren’t getting the short end of the stick.” Community Board 5 District Manager Gary Giordano believes that the inappropriate spending of state funds by Samaritan Village throws the agency’s credibility into question. The board already opposes the plan for several other reasons. “That certainly puts a big question mark on whether Samaritan Village’s financial estimates for what the proposed homeless shelter would cost are anywhere near accurate,” Giordano said. Community Board 5 and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) sent letters to City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Gilbert Taylor respectively on March 3, calling for the suspension of the city’s review of the proposed Glendale shelter. “It is appropriate for the City of New York to suspend further consideration of new contracts with this entity,” Hevesi said, “until further investigation and analysis is complete with full accounting by Q Samaritan Village for their actions.”

Brooklyn trio branches out with Queens heist Gunmen rob laundries, restaurants The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three men who have staged 10 early-morning robberies in laundries and chicken restaurants since Jan. 19. Police said in all the incidents, one of the men brandishes a gun as all three, wearing masks and gloves, enter the business. They then proceed to rob any employees and customers in the establishments and empty the cash registers. Police say no one yet has been hurt in the incidents. The f irst nine robber ies were in Brooklyn — on Feb. 18 and 20 there were two robberies within hours of each other — before allegedly hitting the Megawash Laundry at 128-07 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica in the 113th Precinct just after 3 a.m. on Feb. 25. The first incident took place at the Choo Choo Laundr y on East 102nd Street in Brooklyn on Jan. 19. They waited almost a month before striking on Feb. 12 at 12:48 a.m. at the Kennedy

Fried Chicken restaurant located on Avenue D. That was the first of five crimes in five days as the team hit a laundry on Coney Island Avenue the following morning, one on Stone Avenue on Feb. 16 and laundries on Avenue D and Flatbush Avenue about 38 minutes apart on Feb. 18. Two days later they are believed to have robbed a Crown Grilled Chicken restaurant on Cortelyou Road at 2:25 a.m., followed by Dexter Express Laundry on Clarendon Road at 4:40 a.m. After robbing a laundry on New Utrecht Avenue on Feb. 22 and laying low for three days, the trio struck the Jamaica laundry. Anyone with information on the robberies or the identities and location of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public also can submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All Q tips are strictly confidential.

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The Department of Environmental Conservation may not try to capture or kill every mute swan in the state after all. Noting that the majestic white birds are not native to New York and claiming they are disruptive to its natural ecology, the DEC recently had announced a draft plan to get rid of every single one of them by 2025, either by moving or killing them. That prompted a firestorm of protest from animal rights advocates such as Friends of Animals. As with any DEC draft plan, the proposal was posted online and the public given an opportunity to comment, through Feb. 21. The agency received more than 16,000 form letters, 30,000 signatures on petitions and more than 1,500 individual comments in response, it said in an email sent Feb. 28. It did not say how many were against the proposed swan management plan, but said it is now revising the plan and will provide another comment period. And it will “consider non-lethal methods to achieve the management plan’s intended goals.” “The draft plan for management for mute swans received significant public interest and DEC received many thoughtful and substantive comments,” DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said in announcing the shift. “DEC is listening to these comments and concerns and will revise the draft plan and provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the revised plan this spring.” The agency said it is continuing to review the comments it received and will issue a revised draft plan in the spring, followed by another 30-day comment period. Before it even releases the plan, it will meet with “stakeholder groups” to ensure all options are considered, summarize the comments it has received and answer questions and concerns.

“We appreciate the strong response that the draft plan received, and it’s clear that New Yorkers recognize the importance of a comprehensive mute swan management plan that balances the interests of a diversity of stakeholders,” Martens said. “The revised plan will seek to balance the conf licting views about management of mute swans in New York.” The DEC said it “likely will acknowledge regional differences in status, potential impacts and desired population goals by setting varying goals for different regions of the state” when it revises its plan. Among the more vociferous opponents of the planned swan killing is state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), who earlier this month drafted a bill that would force a two-year delay on the DEC and require the agency to provide details on why it considers the mute swan, Cygnus olor, such a threat to the environment. The bill is being carried in the lower house by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Sheepshead Bay). Avella said Monday he is continuing with his bill because the DEC still seeks to eliminate all mute swans, and with only 2,200 of them in the state, he does not believe they are invasive or pose a threat. Friends of Animals, an advocacy group, worked with Avella to oppose what it calls “the DEC’s vile extinction plan” and blasted the agency’s “hateful attitudes toward mute swans.” It too is unsatisfied with the agency’s revisiting of the plan. The group believes the DEC may want to eliminate the swans due to pressure from hunters, who do not want them competing for space with gamebirds, according to Edita Birnkrant of Fresh Meadows. Hunting permits are a source of funding for the agency, Birnkrant noted. A DEC spokeswoman, Lori Severino, denied the charge in an interview Tuesday. Q

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Audit cites Dept. of Education on bidding oversight shortcomings by Michael Gannon Editor

The off ice of city Comptroller Scot Stringer has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the possibility of collusion among the recipients of the current contracts to deliver milk to schools under the city’s Department of Eduction. The current five-year contract, awarded in 2008, was apportioned among Beyer Farms, Inc., Elmhurst Dairy and Bartlett Dairy, all of Jamaica. Beyer declared bankruptcy in December 2012 and ceased operations. The DOE was able to award two other contracts to keep the flow of milk products uninterrupted. “[The] DOE did not adequately review the financial capacity of the vendors that were awarded milk contracts,” Stringer said in a letter accompanying the 43-page audit report. “In addition, DOE lacked adequate procedures for detecting the warning signs of possible (emphasis in the original) collusion.” Eric Sumberg, Stringer’s press secretary, said the contracts with Elmhurst, set to expire last Aug. 31, have been extended as the DOE prepares for new bids. “We will be taking a very close look at those milk contracts, which have been sent out for bids, in our office,” he said. He also said it is not unusual that an investigation would have begun so close to

the end of a contract. “Auditing is by its nature a backwardlooking exercise,” he said. Calls to Bartlett and Elmhurst were not returned. Gina Talamona, a spokeswoman for the DOJ, would acknowledge only that they are in receipt of Stringer’s referral. The audit, begun under the administration of former Comptroller John Liu, found that a total of seven companies made bids for all or part of the services required in the DOE’s eight delivery zones. Bar tlett originally was awarded the smallest share of the contract, but in October 2008 — less than two months after the contracts were awarded and less than two before they went into effect — Beyer and Elmhurst sought and got permission to subcontract delivery to Bartlett in some sections of Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. The report states that warning signs of Beyer’s financial condition would have been visible with an adequate review. It says the DOE did not adequately review financial statements on Beyer for the years 2004 through 2007 that “indicated that Beyer did not have the financial resources to fully perform the contract.” Page 14 of the audit states that the Comptroller’s Office identified “various warning signs pointing to possible collusion” including

connections among the vendors, questionable bidding patterns and a bidder being selected as a subcontractor for two other bidders. “While these warning signs in and of themselves are not evidence that collusion actually occurred, we believe that these signs indicate that further review by DOE ... was warranted before awarding these contracts.” Stringer’s report included DOE responses on several points. The DOE stated among other things that: • “it does not disagree with the recommendation” to refine its procedures for reviewing vendors’ financial condition; and • it will ensure that financial statements for the next milk contract be certified by an independent certified public accountant. It also said some recommendations have been in place as far back as 2011. In response to recommendations that the DOE take more advantage of resources such as the DOJ’s Antitrust Unit for vendor background checks, the DOE stated “That the Comptroller disagrees with the DOE’s analysis and possibly the conclusions does not mean that such analysis was not performed.” A letter dated Oct. 9, 2013 from thenDeputy Chancellor Kathleen Grimm said “while the Comptroller may be critical of

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certain aspects of the DOE’s procurement ... the one thought that should not get lost in the report’s lengthy, chart-filled narrative is that every day, without a break attributable to contract implementation, high-quality milk is delivered to schools at a competitive cost. In the end, the procurement has proven to be a service to the schools and a savings to this city’s taxpayers.” But the DOE did agree that it can create procedures that would make it easier to Q identify warning signs of collusion.

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ew York Families for Autistic Children held its 16th Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Celebration last Thursday night at Russo’s On The Bay. Mo r e t h a n 10 0 p e o ple attended for dinner, dancing, raffle prizes and to honor the award recipients. It was the first dinner dance since NYFAC officially opened their new headquarters at 16414 Cross Bay Blvd. last April. Among those honored were Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) with the Guardian Angel Award and Angelo and Annmarie Gurino with the Hu manitar ian Q Award.

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Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, left, presents Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder receives a proclamation to Michael Brothers, NYFAC’s chairman the Guardian Angel award from NYFAC’s of the board, NYFAC executive director Cheryl Marsh and president, Andrew Baumann. NYFAC President Andrew Baumann.

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Area youngsters set record at USTA Largest tennis lesson in world draws 406 to Flushing Meadows by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

It was shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday that a new Guinness World Record was set when the United States Ten nis Association brought together 406 youngsters from various local youth organizations for the “largest tennis lesson” in history. It took place inside the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Park, kicking off the celebration of World Tennis Day and thousands of USTA Play Events throughout the month of March. They are intended to encourage families and children to give the sport a try. The morning’s events began an hour earlier, as Whitney Kraft, director of tennis at the center, put the participants through a series of practice exercises. From the underhanded back and forth one-handed toss to the roll-scoop-exchange racket with partner challenge, Kraft peppered his instructions with words of encouragement to the youngsters, some of whom had yet to reach their 5th birthday. “It’s okay to make some mistakes,” he said. “Allow yourself to get worse before getting better. “We’re looking for control and accuracy,” he added, also counseling, “It takes a great sport to make a sport great.”

Area youngsters get a tennis lesson and set a record for the most participants during a session at the U.S. Tennis Association’s celebration of World Tennis Day at Flushing Meadows Park. PHOTO BY MARK LORD

In attendance was Judy Murray, mother of Scottish tennis superstar Andy Murray, who recalled how she encouraged her children to pick up the sport at very young ages. Surveying the arena as it bristled with energy, she said, “It’s an amazing opportunity

to bring so many children together in one place and let parents see how much fun they can have. Parents are crucial. It’s a sport you can play together as a family.” Among those on hand were many area tennis devotees. Chris Tham, 12, of Flushing,

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Bill would broaden elder-care tax credit by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

A new bill introduced by Congressman Steve Israel (D-Suffolk, Nassau, Queens) on March 4 would allow those caring for elderly relatives who do not live with them to receive a tax credit of up to $1,200 for qualified elder-care expenses. Many of those caregivers — who, according to Israel, spend on average $5,530 out-of-pocket each year on expenses for their aging relatives — cannot claim their parents as dependents because they live elsewhere. The Elder Care Tax Credit Act would extend the dependent care tax credit to those caregivers. It would allow taxpayers to claim a credit for the care of dependents who are parents or inlaws if they are physically or mentally unable to care for themselves but still live outside the taxpayer’s home. “Many New Yorkers in the ‘sandwich generation’ are struggling to care for elderly relatives and contribute to their expenses while also saddling the expenses of raising their own families,” Israel said in announcing it. “It only makes sense for these caretakers to be eligible for a tax credit for qualified expenses. That’s

why I’m fighting to extend the dependent care tax credit to give these families some much-needed relief.” Israel said nearly half of all adults in their 40s or 50s have a parent aged 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child. In addition, he pointed out, 15 percent of middle-aged adults are providing financial support to both an aging parent and a child. It is estimated that one of three adults with a parent 65 or older has given a parent financial support during the past year. “New Yorkers who care for an aging parent or elderly relative face enormous costs,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens), a co-sponsor of the bill, which, she added, would “make a big difference for a growing number of Americans who shoulder the increasing costs of elder care.” The bill has already garnered a thumbs-up from Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), who said, “Caring for an aging parent is a labor of love, but it can also place a financial hardship on families. I applaud Congressman Israel’s effort to help families through what is often a very challenging time.”

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Paid leave for caregivers? Gillibrand, meanwhile, is fighting for passage of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, which would provide paid, job-protected leave to care for loved ones, including seniors. Current law provides unpaid jobprotected leave for serious healthrelated events, but only about half of the workforce qualifies for it, she said, and many more cannot afford to take it because it is unpaid. The bill would create an independent trust fund within the Social Security Administration to collect fees and provide benefits. It would be funded by employee and employer contributions of 0.2 percent of wages each, creating a self-sufficient program that would not add to the federal budget, according to an aide to Gillibrand. “The expected cost to the average worker would be similar to the expense of one tall latte a week,” the P senator’s office said.

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According to statistics kept by the National World War II Museum, since the year 2000 we have been losing veterans from the Greatest Generation at the rate of approximately one million per year, and as of this year, there are only about one million remaining. By the year 2036 it is estimated that there will be no living veterans of World War II remaining. As a law firm with an area of practice in elderlaw, we are fortunate to have many members of this wonderful, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Generationâ&#x20AC;? as our clients. As a â&#x20AC;&#x153;baby boomerâ&#x20AC;? I am the child of parents from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Generationâ&#x20AC;? and I have, therefore, witnessed firsthand the strength of character, work ethic and patriotism possessed by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greatest Generationâ&#x20AC;?

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3. Get the latest operating system updates and set it to automatic; 4. Install a good virus protection; and 5. Set your system to be very secure as you wander the internet. Your next step is to find a teacher who can show you all the safety and security problems with the internet. In general, here are some activities to avoid online: quizzes (even if they offer prizes), giving your real name and any information about where you live, social networking sites, dating sites, clicking on links in email and agreeing to sign up on sites like LinkedIn. For more information, go online to aarp.org, click Home & Family, then Personal Technology. P â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Matilda Charles, King Features Synd., Inc.

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The ear bone is connected to the what? Studies show that hearing loss is linked to other health conditions In fact, as studies on the link between hearing loss and other health conditions mount, we’ve begun to see how our ears — and specifically how our hearing — connect to our whole body and health. Here’s what we know: The very best thing to do for hearing loss is to find out if you have it as soon as possible. Then take it seriously. If deemed appropriate by a qualified hearing healthcare professional, treat it. Hearing aids can benefit the vast majority of people with hearing loss. Cardiovascular and hearing health are connected. Studies show that a healthy cardiovascular system positively affects hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Some experts even believe that because the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow, it is possible that abnormalities in the cardiovascular system could be noted here earlier than in other less sensitive parts of the body — making the ear a kind of “window to the heart.”

People with diabetes are about twice as likely to have hearing loss as those without it. Recent studies show a link between hearing loss and dementia, leading many experts to stress the importance of addressing hearing loss. One study found that seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Another found that hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, and that those with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than older adults whose hearing is normal. People who don’t address hearing loss are more prone to depression. Fortunately, studies show that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids often have fewer depressive symptoms, greater social engagement, and improved quality of life. Hearing loss is tied to a three-fold risk of falling. One study found that

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even people with mild hearing loss were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling. A study of older adults showed that those with moderate chronic kidney disease had a higher prevalence of hearing loss than those of the same age without the disease. Hospitalization is more likely for older adults with hearing loss than for their peers with normal hearing, according to a study by experts at Johns Hopkins. A 2013-published study found that older men with hearing loss had a greater risk of dying, particularly from cardiovascular causes. But men and women who used hearing aids — even though they were older and had more severe hearing loss — had a significantly lower mortality risk than those with hearing loss who did not use hearing aids. Most doctors don’t include hearing health as a routine part of annual exams. So ask to have your hearing tested. Once you reach middle-age, it makes sense to include hearing tests

Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older — something not worth doing much about. They were wrong. Turns out, hearing loss isn’t fussy about age. More than half of us with hearing loss are still in the workforce. And hearing loss is a much bigger deal than we ever imagined. We need to take it seriously. As one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States today, hearing loss affects baby boomers, Gen Xers and every other age group. And, when left unaddressed, hearing loss affects just about every aspect of a person’s life. The big surprise is that hearing loss has been linked to other health conditions. Hearing loss can have unwelcome companions — like heart disease; diabetes; chronic kidney disease; depression; cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease; increased risk of falling; increased hospitalizations.

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A great singer who never reached stardom by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

Sports fans are well aware of the number of can’t-miss top draft picks in baseball, football and basketball who were never able to live up to expectations, much to the chagrin of the teams that signed them to lucrative contracts and the fans whose hopes were dashed. As former Mets star Rusty Staub famously quipped, “Potential means that you haven’t accomplished anything yet!” The pop music world is littered with artists who looked like big hit makers but for one reason or another failed to light the charts on fire. “American Idol” fans can recite the names of most of the past winners as proof. Back in the late 1960s, a singer from New Orleans named Merry Clayton was touted to be a certain superstar. Music mogul Clive Davis, whom many refer to as “the man with the golden ears,” described the frantic bidding war that took place between record companies for Clayton’s services, around the time the Miracle Mets won the World Series, in his first book “Inside the Record Business.” Lou Adler, who had achieved fame in the midsixties working with Jan & Dean, Johnny Rivers and The Mamas & the Papas, won the bidding war against Columbia, Warner Brothers, RCA and all the other big record labels, as he signed her

for his new company, Ode Records. Adler would also sign a veteran songwriter from Brooklyn named Carole King at the same time. Lou would be the first to admit that he was far more optimistic about Clayton’s record-selling prospects. Clayton was a 21-year-old singer when she got her big break by singing key parts of the Rolling Stones’ 1969 record “Gimme Shelter” with Mick Jagger. Her piercing vocals toward the end of the recording made music industry executives take notice. Clayton recorded a pair of albums for Ode in the early 1970s but they “stiffed,” to use an industry term for records that don’t sell. Clayton’s luster faded quickly as she was not able to convert her one big chance into her big break. She did at least forge a very respectable career as a backup singer on recordings and concert appearances for other artists. Clayton would have been one of many forgotten figures in music had it not been for last year’s documentary about backup singers, “20 Feet from Stardom,” which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary. Clayton, along with Darlene Love, were the key figures in the film. The critical praise that “20 Feet from Stardom” received was the impetus for Legacy Records to release a 17-song compilation entitled “The Best 0f Merry Clayton.”

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He could face a primary challenge for joining Independent Conference by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

Democratic reaction to state Sen. Tony Avella’s decision to jump ship and join the Independent Democratic Conference in Albany is officially “disappointment,” but beneath the surface there appears to be anger and a desire for retribution. Avella, of Bayside, last week joined the now-five-person IDC, which was organized in 2011 and r uns the Senate with the Republicans in an unlikely coalition. He indicated he joined in an attempt to pass more legislation and that “at the end of the day, it will be helpful to my district and the Borough of Queens.” Avella’s switch, however, makes it more difficult for mainstream Democrats to try to reclaim control of the Senate. Queens Democratic leaders, such as Rep. Joe Crowley, who heads the borough Democrats, Rep. Grace Meng of Flushing and former city Comptroller John Liu of Flushi n g a l l c a l l e d Av e l l a ’s s w i t c h , “disappointing.” Crowley, who represents part of Western Queens and the Bronx, added: “It is my hope he won’t abandon the Democratic principles that are so important to our county.” Insiders say the county party is angry with Avella and that he will face a primary challenge supported by them. Several names have been mentioned but none who were contacted has made a decision. A source in Albany said that it’s still early days. “All options are on the table,” he said. “As to Avella, people make decisions and there are consequences.” Matthew Silverstein of Bay Terrace, a state committee member, is one name being mentioned. He ran last year for Councilman Dan Halloran’s 19th District seat and also for the state Assembly in 2010

to succeed Ann-Margaret Carrozza. But in both cases he exited the race early. “We supported him in the past,” Silverstein said of Avella. “It’s kind of disgraceful. I hope he does have a primary because he is not a true Democrat.” Silverstein, who is employed by America Works NY, said he is not prepared to talk about the possibility of running. Indications are that another name being bandied about, Austin Shafran of Bayside, is not interested in running for Avella’s seat. Last year he came in second out of five Democrats in the race for Halloran’s seat. Shafran, who now works as New York legislative director of the Working Families Party, said Monday he is very happy at his job, but would not comment further on running again. Chrissy Voskerichian of Flushing, who also ran in the District 19 race, said she was not surprised by Avella’s decision, but had no other comment about running. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) noted he was friends with Avella from their days as city councilmen. “I welcomed him when he came to Albany,” Addabbo said. “Time will tell if there’s a primary, but the rumor mill has begun. “I hope what he did is right for his people,” he added. Mike Murphy, communications director for the Senate Democratic Conference and former staff member for state Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria), offered the following statement: “It is unfortunate that Sen. Avella has chosen to empower a Republican Conference who are blocking important legislation like raising the minimum wage, standing up for women’s health and equality and protecting the environment. Serving in the Senate should be about serving all New Q Yorkers, not about being self-serving.”

An elderly Ridgewood woman was killed on Monday when a fire erupted inside the first floor of a two-story residential building. According to author ities, police responded to a 911 call of a fire at 18-68 Himrod St. around 10:30 a.m. and discovered 92-year-old Maria Tchinkel unconscious and unresponsive inside the residence. She was transported by paramedics to Wyckoff Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival, authorities said.

The FDNY was able to extinguish the blaze in approximately 30 minutes and the investigation into what caused the fire is ongoing, authorities said. According to published reports, the fire began in the kitchen of Tchinkel’s home and trapped her in a rear bedroom. When firefighters reached her, she was in cardiac arrest and was administered CPR before being transported to the hospital. Repor ts also said that two other people were hospitalized for smoke Q inhalation.

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weeks for part-timers. But, Jose’s frequent lastminute work shifts meant he would take up to a month to complete training. Nevertheless, the Montenegros worked around his hectic schedule and Jose proved to be an exemplar amongst the graduates. “Right now, he’s managing a big store in Jackson Heights,” Chris says, as his arms expand to emphasize the magnitude of Jose’s new position. Just last month, Jose stopped by to tell Chris he’ll be opening his own store. As entrepreneurs, the Montenegros recognize the drive their students have to excel and stress the flexible, customizable training schedule that has allowed a range of individuals, from retirees to high school students, to come in and earn their degree. Katiuska says that ample preparation is given before the certification test, but if a student still needs to strengthen a concept, extra attention is given at no further cost. For those hesitant to learn repair skills, Chris refers to a YouTube video featuring Jackson, his then7-year-old son, fixing a broken iPhone 4S. “If a child can do it, so can you!” boasts the video’s title. Ten months since the video went up, the center has welcomed students from as far as Africa who wish to learn the skills to start their own business back home. In addition to the skill set gained, job replacement referrals are offered. The Montenegros are also in the process of completing a rigorous Masters Degree of Business Administration effectively offer business advice in how to import all kinds of products from China. Additionally, if your smartphone does happen to suffer from a blank screen, the staff at Fix Phone Training will alleviate your worries with their on-the-spot repair. For those looking to start their training, visit fixphonetraining.com or call 1-800-765-0869. The training center is located at 97-14 66th Ave. in Rego Park and is open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

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Johnnies win final on in city tournament home game of the year The Royals earn a semifinal berth St. John’s beats DePaul on Senior Day; still sits on NCAA tournament bubble by Christopher Barca Reporter

No matter the stress facing a college sports team or its fans as the playoffs creep closer, Senior Day is always a thrilling moment for everyone involved. The graduating members of the team are the subjects of a ceremony honoring their achievements while graduating fans take in the excitement of going to their school’s game one more time. As a member of the Class of 2013, going to that final regular season St. John’s men’s basketball game of the year will always be a memory I’ll relive in my mind, but luckily for this year’s Red Storm squad, there will be some postseason basketball to play if they’re lucky. A loss to lowly DePaul at Madison Square Garden on Senior Day would have trashed any chance St. John’s had at qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, barring a shocking Big East Tournament victory, but the Johnnies took care of business on Sunday, downing the Blue Demons 72-64. Contrary to the belief of casual college hoops fans, the win didn’t do much for the Red Storm’s tournament chances either, as a victory over the worst team in the Big East isn’t exactly a resume-building win like a win over a ranked opponent is. However, the Johnnies came out firing on Sunday as if they were playing Florida, the top-ranked team in the nation. Led by St. John’s star guard D’Angelo Harrison and senior center Orlando Sanchez, the Red Storm shot a blistering 61 percent in the f irst half while holding DePaul to just 31 percent. St. John’s also nailed four-of-eight threepoint attempts and maintained a 33-21 lead at halftime. All of a sudden, it was DePaul that came out looking like a top-tier offense in the second half, as the Blue Demons went on an 18-4 run to cut the lead to just six midway through the stanza. A three-pointer for DePaul’s R.J. Currington slashed St. John’s’ lead to just three points with four minutes left, but a block by Red Storm forward Sir’Dominic Pointer on DePaul’s next possession led to two free throws and a momentum swing in favor of St. John’s. Harrison, who sits third in the Big East in scoring with 17.5 points-per-game, added another great performance to an already outstanding breakout season. The potential firstteam All-Big East selection recorded his second-career double-double, scoring a gamehigh 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, in

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72 64 addition to four assists and one steal. Rebounding was the name of the game for other St. John’s ballers as well, as center Chris Obekpa, one of the nation’s best shot blockers, brought down 11 rebounds while Sanchez snared eight of his own. A whirlwind of emotions is an accurate way to describe any athlete’s final season with his college team, but not many players have had a senior year similar to Sanchez’s. After growing up in extreme poverty in the Dominican Republic, Sanchez eventually made his way onto the countr y’s national team. His three minutes of game action with the squad in 2010 caused an eligibility conf lict with the NCAA last year, but he was given the ability to play one season of college ball last February. Sanchez didn’t become the star that some expected him to be, instead transforming into a solid role player who possesses the ability to play solid defense and perform in the clutch on offense. The past year has been eventful for Sanchez off the court, too. The senior got married in 2013 and his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child, a daughter, on Feb. 21, causing him to miss one game. Sanchez has played like a man determined to make the NCAA Tournament as of late, and St. John’s as a whole will need to match his intensit y in the coming weeks. The Red Storm end the regular season with a road game against Marquette on Sunday before the Big East Tournament begins next week, with the winner of the tournament earning an automatic bid to the NCAA’s. The winner of Sunday’s game will be the five-seed in the tournament and play against the four-seed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the loser will be the sixseed, setting up a date with the three-seed Q at 9:30 p.m. that night.

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The Christ the King boys basketball team is now two wins away from calling themselves Catholic High School Athletic Association city champions. The Royals, led by coach Joe Arbitello, defeated St. Raymond’s of the Bronx 77-53 on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the CHSAA Intersectional city tournament at Fordham University in the Bronx. A little over a week after Brooklyn’s Bishop Loughlin blew the doors off Christ the King 90-71 in the Brooklyn/Queens championship game, the Royals came out firing early against St. Raymond’s. Senior point guard Andre Walker scored 10 first-half points while sophomore Jared Rivers scored seven points off the bench in the second quarter to give the Royals a 33-26 lead at halftime. Christ the King held St. Raymond’s to just one basket for the first five minutes of the third quarter, allowing the Royals to expand their comfortable lead to one that was insurmountable.

Christ the King center Adonis Delarosa, who has received interest from solid college programs such as St. John’s, Pittsburgh and even Wichita State, a participant in last year’s Final Four and the nation’s only undefeated Division 1 college hoops team this season, scored 15 points in the victory. Delarosa was also productive on defense, limiting St. Raymond’s center Luis Santos, his former teenage teammate on Dominican Republic’s Under-17 squad, to 13 points. Fellow Royals Walker and Rawle Atkins scored 14 and 13 points respectively to contribute to a balanced offensive attack that has become a trademark of Christ the King throughout its decades-long run of relative dominance over the Queens high school basketball scene. With the victory, the Royals advanced to the semifinals of the CHSAA Intersectional tournament, setting up a date with Cardinal Hayes of the Bronx on Thursday at Fordham, a rematch of last year’s semifinal Q game that Christ the King won.

Central Queens hoops teams eye city titles by Christopher Barca Reporter

Queens is known for its prominent high school basketball scene, and two storied area boys hoops programs began play in their respective city championship tournaments this past week. Despite being the 22nd-ranked team in the 41-team Public School Athletic League tournament, Forest Hills High School, the alma matter of area basketball stars like Ernie Grunfeld and Moe Harkless, pulled off a surprising 71-62 upset of 11-seed Eleanor Roosevelt High School last Thursday in Manhattan. The Rangers went 10-4 in the Queens West “A” division of the PSAL during the regular season and were led by leading scorers Preston Cheung and Elijah Cokely, both seniors who scored 15 and 16 pointsper-game respectively. Like the regular season, Cheung had no problem scoring, as he led his team with 20 points. Christophe Garcia, the Forest Hills’ best rebounder at 11 boards-per-game, dominated as well. The junior had a game to remember, scoring 16 points and grabbing a stellar 17 rebounds. Jorge Moreno

scored 14 points while Cokely chipped in with a double-double of his own, scoring 11 points and snaring 11 rebounds. The playoffs only get tougher for Forest Hills, as the Rangers earned a date with Grand Street Campus, the Brooklyn West “A” division champions. The two schools were scheduled to square off in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. In the Catholic High School Athletic Association city tournament, Archbishop Molloy High School, formerly led by two of the most legendary basketball coaches in history, Lou Carnesecca and the late Jack Curran, squared off with top-seed St. Peter’s High School of Staten Island in the quarterfinals of the tournament at Fordham University in the Bronx on Sunday. Unlike Forest Hills, it was Molloy that came out on the losing end, as they were eliminated by St. Peter’s 79-68. The Stanners fell behind by double digits in the first quarter and never threatened to get back into the game. Warren D’Ante scored 17 points for Molloy, nearing doubling his season average of nine points-per-game, while Christopher Davis scored 16 points of his own. Q

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continued from page 19 commercial residents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as required by federal law â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that the Economic Development Corp. and the city did not properly take into account the socioeconomic impacts and the Industrial Development Agency granted tax abatements without following its Uniform Tax Exemption Policy. This lawsuit comes as a surprise to many as it was filed quietly with no formal announcement. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, the Sunrise Co-op had been seen by many â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including other Willets Point business owners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;poster childâ&#x20AC;? for a successful group relocation. In fact, during the sit-down in Avellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, some business representatives appeared disgusted at the mention of the group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunrise had always appeared to be very supportive of Ferreras and her relocation plan. Perhaps some viewed them as traitors. Another point to be made is the cluster of large autobody shops that are allowed to remain in Willets Point may be creating tension in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That could be a possibility, a divideand-conquer type of thing,â&#x20AC;? Avella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what is happening, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rule it out.â&#x20AC;? The senator accuses the developers and city agencies of taking advantage of the business owners, many of whom speak little to no English.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very desperate and the city has to do something, something real,â&#x20AC;? Guatlotuna said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This really is a disgrace,â&#x20AC;? Avella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These people who wanted their own part of the American dream are being treated so badly and the comments that because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Hispanics, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being treated different, I think is true. Developers who have access to the political mainstream are going to make millions of dollars and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take better care of these people? How selfish!â&#x20AC;? Realistically, the Willets Point business owners and Avella acknowledge that the plan will go through but would like Mayor de Blasio â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who has not publicly commented on the matter since he took office â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to fire Cornerstone, the group responsible for relocating businesses and provide owners with suitable options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want the city to sit down with each of these owners and come up with a site that they can easily locate to,â&#x20AC;? Avella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are options out there but the city has to be willing to sit down and talk.â&#x20AC;? Ferreras would not comment on any of the complaints made, but a source called a number of the comments made against her and the Willets Point plan inaccurate. She has said on several occasions that she is committed to the busiQ ness owners.

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ew production attempts are more risky and more ambitious than taking William Shakespeare’s 16th-century verse and setting it in a more modern time. Baz Lurhmann’s 1996 “Romeo and Juliet” and Joss Whedon’s more recent “Much Ado by Domenick Rafter About Nothing” have been examples of arguably successful attempts. But those were big cinematic productions. How can a small theater, where Shakespeare’s words are more at home, make it work? For the answer, check out the Queens Players’ production of “Richard III,” directed by Alberto Bonilla, at the The Secret Theater in Long Island City, which takes Shakespeare’s historic play set in the 1480s and moves it 500 years

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forward to the heart of London’s punk rock scene. The play is based on the 15th-century War of the Roses in England, when the Lancasters and Yorks, two branches of the same family, fought for the crown. The York King Edward IV died in 1483, leaving the throne to his 12-year-old son, whose odious uncle, Richard, became King Richard III after disinheriting his nephew by arguing that his mother used witchcraft to seduce the king. The boy was never seen again, presumably killed by his uncle. Richard was killed in battle by Lancaster-ally Henry Tudor, the Earl of Richmond, who married Richard’s niece and was the father of the infamous Henry VIII and grandfather of the iconic Elizabeth I, who was queen when Shakespeare lived. The Queens Players’ production does a superb job making us believe Richard III could have ruled in the era of punk. Speaking in Cockney accents, the cast wears clothing of that era: tight leather, torn clothes held together with safety pins and fishnet stockings. Continued on page

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boro EXHIBITS “Loves,” a Participatory GumHearts Installation, by NY-based artist Niizeki Hiromi, the Center at Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, now thru Saturday, March 29, 2-5 p.m. RSVP to Bonnie Thompson Dixon: (718) 709-0390, bonnie@maplegrovecenter.org. Mixed Media Exhibit, Rockaway Artists Alliance, Fort Tilden, on the Rockaway side of the Marine Park Bridge, Saturdays & Sundays, 12-4 p.m., until March 23. Local artists on display: watercolor, oil painting, sculpture, photography and more. Special Irish Fun Afternoon, Saturday, Mar. 8, 1-3 p.m.

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“Nunsense: The Mega-Musical,” Maggie’s Little Theater, 66-05 79 Pl., Middle Village, Friday, Mar. 14, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Mar. 8, 15, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Mar. 9, 16, 2:30 p.m. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 children 11 & under. Contact: Dolores Voyer (917) 579-5389, maggieslittletheater@gmail.com, maggieslittletheater.org/tickets.html. “Children of Eden,” All Saints Church, 214-35 40 Ave., Bayside, Fridays, Mar. 7, 14, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Mar. 8, 15, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Mar. 9, 16, 4 p.m. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $16 children under 13. Contact: (718) 736-1216. Queens Secret Improv Club, Queens’ only allimprov comedy theater, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. Indie teams: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7, 8 & 9 p.m., $5. House teams: Fridays, 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m., $7 for the whole night. Contact: secrettheatre.org.

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MUSIC Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra 50th Season, Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd., Sunday, Mar. 9, 2 p.m., $5 adults, $3 seniors/students, tickets available at door. Includes works by Weber, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Contact: (718) 374-1627, fhso.org. Les Delicés, Five Boroughs Music Festival, King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Friday, Mar. 14, refreshments 6 p.m., French Baroque concert, 6:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at door, $15 students. Contact: kingmanor.org/events/concert.php. Musica Reginae Concert, The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, Saturday, Mar. 15, 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students (ages 13-21), kids under 12 free with an adult. Concert of works by Brahms and Schumann. Contact: musicareginae.org.

Saturday Night Dances, Italian Charitie of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, Saturdays, Mar. 15,29, 8-12 p.m. Contact: (718) 478-3100.

Paul Joseph Quartet, St. Patrick’s Day Jazz, Mary’s Nativity Church, 46-02 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, Sunday, Mar. 23, 1 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at door. Contact: pauljoseph.com.

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“HSBC Children's Garden Family Day,“ Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, Saturday, Mar. 15, 2-4 p.m. Free. Plant seeds, learn about the environment, register early for the Spring Session. Info: queensbotanical.org/programs/childrensgarden.

6th Annual NY Reelabilities Film Festival, Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, Sunday, Mar. 9; Monday, Mar. 10. $8 donation requested. Three feature films on living with disabilities, follow-up discussions with directors/actors from each. Contact: (718) 268-5011, ext. 151, cgy.org/tickets.

LECTURE Quakers: An Ethic of Tolerance & Respect, Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing, Sunday, Mar. 16, 2:304:30. Lecturer Cheshire Frager discusses Quaker principles expressing respect for all. $5-8. Contact: queenshistoricalsociety.org. Learn to Build & Cultivate Relationships with Individual Donors, with fundraising consultant Dara Silverman, Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35 Ave. (entrance on 37 St.), Astoria, Wednesday, Mar. 12 & April 9, 6-8 p.m. $10. Contact: queenscouncilarts.org/fundraising-101/.

CLASSES Tango Dance Workshop, Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greepoint Ave., Sunnyside, Fridays & Saturdays, 5-6 p.m., now-March 22. Taught by Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa, for men/women, no experience needed. $150 for 15 classes, $100 for 5 classes, $25 per class. Contact: (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org. Defensive Driving Course, St. Margaret Church, 66-05 79 Pl., Middle Village, Saturday, Mar. 22, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. $45 pp. Contact/register: (718) 326-1911. Indoor Gardening Workshop, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, Sunday, Mar. 8, 12-1:30 p.m. $6. A workshop on starting summer vegetables. Pre-registration required, contact: (718) 886-3800, education@queensbotanical.org. Dance with Instruction, Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, every Monday and Friday night, 7:15-8 p.m., social dance follows at 8 p.m. $10. Contact: (718) 478-3100. Defensive Driving Course, Forest Hills Jewish Center, sponsored by the National Safety Council, 10606 Queens Blvd., Sunday, Mar. 9, 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. Contact: (718) 263-7000.

COMMUNITY Festive Purim Celebration, Flushing Jewish Community Council, 136-23 Sanford Ave., Thursday, Mar.

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“Hairspray,” Marathon Little Theatre Group, Marathon Jewish Community Center, 245-37 60 Ave., Little Neck, Saturday, Mar. 8, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, Mar. 9, 16, 3 p.m. Donation $18 (adults), $16 (seniors & children under 13). Contact: (718) 229-4644, (718) 428-1580 or mtgproducer@gmail.com.

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Thalia Spanish Theatre’s Bilingual Dance for Children Workshops begin on March 8. 13, 7 p.m. Costumes welcome. Contact: (718) 4630434, flushingjcc.org, flushingJCCC@gmail.com. Flushing House Open House, ‘March into Spring’, Saturday, Mar. 22, 2-4 p.m. & Monday, Mar. 24, 6-8 p.m. Experience all that’s new at New York State’s largest not-for-profit, ‘Independent Living’ retirement community offering: fun, safety, socialization, convenience and freedom of choice. Meet and greet the management team and enjoy music, appetizers and refreshments. Free, seating is limited. Call to RSVP: (718) 762-3198, ext. 3014. Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd., Parashat & Haftarat Club, Saturday, Mar. 8, 12:30 p.m. Free. Expression in the Arts, Purim singalong and more. Sunday, Mar. 9, 11:30 a.m. $5 pp. Contact: (718) 459-1000, rpjc.org. Volunteer youth baseball/football coaches, LP Fam Youth Organization, baseball ages 5-14, football ages 9-12, teams play in spring, summer and fall, 2014. Contact: Derik Braswell (917) 692-4775 or Paul Cox (917) 607-2421. Yoga classes, Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, registration ongoing for winter series (14 classes), Mondays (intermediate/ open), 10:20-11:20 a.m.; Wednesdays (beginners/seniors), 10:10-11:10 a.m.; Fridays (intermediate/advanced), 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. $168 CQY members, $210 general public; seniors, $66 CQY members, $119 general public. Contact: (718) 268-5011, cgy.org. Wednesday Night Singles Group, SFY Adult Center, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $7 Adult Center members, $9 nonmembers.

Bilingual Dance for Children Workshop, Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, Saturdays, Mar. 8-June 7 (14 sessions), ages 5-8, 10 -11 a.m; ages 9-13, 11 a.m.-noon. Each workshop concludes with a performance. $150 (discount available for families), enrollment limited. Contact: Soledad Lopez or Kathryn Giaimo (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org. Baseball 2014 registration, Dunton Presbyterian Church, 109-29 135 St., South Ozone Park, Saturdays, now-Apr. 19, 12-3 p.m. Boys/girls, ages 5-14. Proof of age (birth certificate, passport, school record). $100 registration includes uniform, insurance, weekly training, games, trophies. Contact: Derik Braswell (917) 692-4775, Ted Jones (917) 375-6185 or Paul Cox (917) 607-2421.

SPECIAL EVENTS St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance, fundraiser for St. Pancras School, 68-20 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, Saturday, Mar. 8, 7-11 p.m. Boston Burglars perform and buffet dinner served. Contact: (718) 821-6721 or (347) 853-9348. St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, Donovan’s Pub, 57-24 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside, Thursday, Mar. 13, 6-9 p.m. Honoring Msgr. Michael Hardiman, benefits community programs. $20 donation (food & drink included). Contact: Adriana (718) 476-8449, ext. 12, abeltran@woodsideonthemove.org. Taste of the World Food Festival, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Auditorium, 72-55 Austin St., Forest Hills., Sunday, Mar. 16, 2:30-5 p.m. $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door. Showcases local restaurants and from neighboring communities, proceeds benefit the church. Contact: (718) 268-6251. Chili Cook-Off, Martin Luther School, 60-02 Maspeth Ave., Saturday, Mar. 22, doors open at 4 p.m., $10, includes a tasting of each chili entry plus house chili and chips. Contact: (718) 894-4000 x133, info@ martinlutherNYC.org.

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Douglaston says ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ by Mark Lord

Community theater veteran Tanya Fiebert displayed the vocal power that has marked her perforThe excitement was palpable as a sold-out mances since early childhood and imbued the role house anticipated the opening night curtain for with the requisite determination. Marathon Little Theatre Group’s production of the As her mother, Frank Auriemma proved his versawidely popular “Hairspray” on Saturday night. And tility, once again, in a role that has traditionally been the energy exuded by the intergenerational cast played by a male, most memorably by Harvey Fierdid not disappoint. stein in a Tony Award-winning Despite a rash of recent illperformance. nesses that had several of the Auriemma and Mark York, performers on vocal rest leada s Tr ac y ’s un d e r s t a n d ing ing up to the first night, the father, Wilbur, received one of When: March 8 at 8:30 p.m. enthusiasm of everyone on the evening’s most generous March 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. stage was undiminished. And rounds of applause following Where: Marathon Jewish Center though inclement weather t heir p er for ma nce of t he 245-37 60 Ave., toyed with many a rehearsal, delightful duet “You’re TimeDouglaston the opening performance went less to Me.” Tickets: $18 for adults off with nary a hitch. Shuga Henr y, a s Motor $16 for kids and seniors With a witty book, clever Mouth Maybelle, whose name lyrics and bouncy music, the says it all about the no-nonshow takes a generally lightsense character who tends to hearted look behind the scenes of a racially segregat- speak in rhymes, was accorded an even more subed TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore. stantial ovation for her eleven o’clock gospel-inspired The central figure is Tracy Turnblad, a rotund number, “I Know Where I’ve Been.” but nimble high schooler with a big voice and an But practically stealing the show were two teenage even bigger hairdo, who sets the ball in motion to talents in supporting roles. Kate Brady totally embodintegrate the show and, in the end, finds validation ied Tracy’s slow-witted friend Penny, remaining fully for herself. continued on continued on page page 00 43 qboro contributor

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The Queens World Film Festival celebrates filmmaking from around the borough and around the world and runs from Wednesday to Saturday. Here is a guide to the films being shown in selected thematic blocks this weekend. Secret Theatre (44-02 23 St., LIC) March 6, 12 p.m.: “Troubled Waters” “My Kashmir”: a documentary about being young in Kashmir. “The Well: Water Voices from Ethiopia”: a documentary about the dry season in Southern Ethiopia March 6, 2 p.m.: “The Second Meeting” Traces the journey of two different people who are culturally, socially and geographically apart and brought together by a random act of war. March 6, 8:30 p.m.: “Family Struggle” “Shared Origins”: Two transracially adopted girls travel to their birth country in Ethiopia for the first time. “The Abominal Crime”: A documentary about a mother’s love for her child and an activist’s love for his country.

March 7, 7 p.m.: “Reasonable Doubt” “Goddess of Time”: A modern-day cop finds herself traveling between different times and different wars. “American Bomber”: A man departs military prison heartbroken. March 7. 6:30 p.m.: “Lone Prophet” Dante, a normal teenager, witnesses the deportation of his girlfriend and her family. March 8, 5 p.m.: “Significant Others” “Caterwaul”: An aging fisherman develops an intimate relationship with a lobster. “Jaipur Mahouti”: the cultural love of elephants in India. “The Double Switch”: an experimental comedy that follows two characters as they film their way through Paris. March 8, 7 p.m.: “Outside/In” “Small Delights”: Teenage Aziza is in the middle of figuring herself out. “Migrations of Islam”: representations of American-Muslim identity in pop culture post 9/11. PS 69 Jackson Heights (77-02 37 Ave.) March 6, 7:30 p.m. :“Act of Killing” world premiere of the Oscar-nominated documentary that examines a country

Hurricane Sandy had on Coney Island. “The Grand Hotel”: Single room occupancies during the 1930s. “37”: the story of slain Kitty Genovese.

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where death squad leaders are celebrated as heroes. March 7, 6 p.m.: “The Self” “Odessa”: Mission specialist Shannon Wendell spends one last night in New York with a stranger before she embarks on a 135-year-long journey in space. “Katia”: A Russian girl leaves everything and moves to India. March 8, 5:30 p.m.: “All About New York” “Seven Station”: a meditation on urban desolation. “Jesse and the Fountain of Youth”: a documentary following the life of busker Jesse Cohen. “Last Ride ... First Ride”: the effects

Nesva Hotel (39-12 29 St., LIC) March 6, 8:30 p.m.:“She-He-Him-Her” “When I was a Boy, I was a Girl”: the saga of Goca, a transvestite in Belgrade, where organizing or marching in a gay pride parade is forbidden. “A Self-Made Man”: a look at what it means to be transgender. March 7, 4 p.m.: “12 Steps from Hell” “Through the Woods”: a widowed mother’s desperate fight to reconnect with her daughter. “The Adventures of Dr. Crackhead”: Research scientist Dr. Frentxy goes on a cross-country lecture tour advocating for more sympathy toward drug addicts. March 8, 6:30 p.m.: “Lost & Found” “Tammy”: A son realizes his mother’s independence has manifested unexpectedly. “Unhappy Happy”: a failed team-building leader’s brother is dying from cancer. The full schedule can be found at Q queensworldfilmfestival.com.

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Now is the winter of your content continuedfrom frompage page00 37 continued The Lancasters and the Yorks are advertised as rival bands. The garb also advertised the personalities Shakespeare’s The Union Jack is used extensively in the decor. words give the player. The lush, sarcastic Duchess of York, Richard is played eloquently by Richard Mazda, who Richard’s mother, portrayed by Sandra Karas, delivers her transformed himself into a believable tyrant from the very lines in tight leather while taking shots from a flask. Brittany moment he recited the famous opening words, “Now is Brook dons heavy goth makeup and deep black attire as the winter of our discontent.” Richard’s downtrodden wife, Lady But Mazda’s exquisite per forAnne. The cunning Duke of Buckingmance did not stand out alone. ham, played by Ralph Petrarca, hides Deanna Gibson’s emotionally raw behind a pair of sunglasses. The kooky Queen Elizabeth Wydville tugged at Hastings, played by Eric Orman, the heart as she faced the burden of When: Thurs-Sat, 8 p.m., wears a fedora and a ragged shirt. losing all the men she loved. But she Sunday March 9, 3 p.m. The audience connection begins also portrayed a brave and unflinchthrough March 15. before you even walk into the door. ing woman who did not fear her Patrons are greeted by the two tyrannical brother-in-law despite Where: The Secret Theatre unnamed murderers, minor characwhat he allegedly did to her children. 44-02 23 St., LIC ters in the play who are reborn as Her courage is especially notable in Tickets: (718) 392-0722 London police, or bobbies as they’re the scene where she scoffs at Richsecretheatre.com called. The duo, played by Samantha ard’s proposal to marry her daughter Maurice and Benjamin Russell, pro— who later marries Henry Tudor. vide moments of comic relief at sigPerhaps the most unique twist nature scenes during the play. Supporting characters, who comes at the end of the play, when Richard, just before are part of the band that plays in between acts and take on heading off to his doom in battle, is visited by the ghosts of the roles of Richard’s royal servants, interact with the audi- those he killed. The spirits’ poetic prose written by Shakeence, sometimes awkwardly. Ticket holders are welcomed in speare is intertwined into the punk rock sound that brings by the character Brackenbury. the three-hour play to a thrilling crescendo, despite what in Spectators get the experience of a 1980s punk pub. Beer reality is a rather anticlimactic ending. and snacks are sold before the show and at intermission. It is not easy to make 15th-century verse work in a

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AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARS ALT-A TRUST 2006-6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff, against VERLYN BARKER, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint herein, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ALLIANCE MORTGAGE BANKING CORPORATION, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. 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NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage which was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on August 24, 2006, under CRFN: 2006000481927 and the Recording Tax was duly paid covering premises known as 111-47 Whittoff Street, Queens Village, NY 11429. (Block 11139 Lot 76). The relief sought within this action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Bernice D. Siegal, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on 1/21/2014 . This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at the Borough of Queens, County of Queens and State of New York. BLOCK 11139 LOT 76. Said premises known as 111-47 Whittoff Street, Queens Village, NY 11429. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: By virtue thereof, plaintiff has heretofore elected and by these presents hereby elects to accelerate the entire unpaid principal balance of $372,000.00 with interest from June 13, 2006 to be immediately due and payable under the mortgage herein foreclosed. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. 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At I.A.S. Part 35 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, at the Courthouse thereof located at Supreme Court, Queens County, 25-10 Court Square, Long Island City, NY on 27th day of January, 2014. Present: HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY Justice. NYCTL 2011-A TRUST, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as Collateral Agent and Custodian for the NYCTL 2011-A Trust, Plaintiffs, against OCTAVIA MOORE a/k/a OCTAVIA B. MOORE, et al., Defendants. Index No. 15535/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Borough: QUEENS Block: 1669 Lot: 54 Upon the Summons and Complaint heretofore filed herein, the Notice of Pendency filed herein in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on August 15, 2013, the annexed Affirmation of Leonid Krechmer, Esq., dated December 23, 2013, and upon all the papers and proceedings heretofore had herein, LET the defendants show cause at the Centralized Motion Part, Room 25 of this Court to be held at the Courthouse thereof, located at 8811 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, New York on the 28th day of March, 2014, at 11:00 am o’clock in the forenoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be entered granting the following relief: (i) pursuant to CPLR §1015 and CPLR §1021 (which is made applicable to a tax lien foreclosure action in accordance with §11-335 of the Administrative Code and Charter of New York City), an order appointing a Temporary Administrator for the Estate of Octavia Moore a/k/a Octavia B. Moore and extending time to serve said Estate; and, (ii) such further relief as this Court may deem just and proper in these circumstances. SUFFICIENT REASON APPEARING THEREFORE, let service of a copy of this Order to Show Cause via personal service, together with the papers upon which it is based, upon the defendants and/or their attorneys who are entitled to receive notice thereof, on or before the 5th day of March, 2014 be deemed good and sufficient service; and it is further, ORDERED, that service of the Order to Show Cause upon defendant Estate of Octavia Moore a/k/a Octavia B. Moore be made by publication of the Order to Show Cause once in each of four successive weeks in the Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (718) 357-7400 and The Queens Chronicle, 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 205-8000, newspaper(s), at least one in the English language, hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the defendant and any heirs of the Estates, viz: service be deemed good and sufficient service. ENTER: _____________________________HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY, J.S.C.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 91ST AVENUE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 09/27/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The Law Office of Sestino Barone, 228 Park Ave. S., Ste. 9164, NY, NY 100031502. General Purpose.

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF CHATHAM COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA File # 43672 Case # 1302211 IN THE MATTER OF: J. M. D., Male, DOB: 01-11-01, Age: 12 Years Old, Child Under 18 Years of Age PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: JOHN FREDERIC GEE, last known address: 16215 86th St., #1, Howard Beach, NY 11414-3330, AND/OR THE UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER of J. M. D., a male born to Kelly Lynne Davies on January 11, 2001, present whereabouts unknown. GREETINGS: Pursuant to Order of this Court dated March 3, 2014 you are hereby notified that on September 27, 2013, a PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS was filed in this Court by Special Assistant General Leo G. Beckmann, Jr., Attorney for DFCS, for Tressie Mitchell, Case Manager, Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services, alleging that the names and whereabouts of the above-named parents are unknown, and asking the Court to terminate the parental rights and obligations of the parents with respect to the child, and of the child arising to them from the parental relationship, including the right to inheritance, and that the child be committed to the Georgia Department of Human Services with the right to proceed for adoption. A free copy of the petition may be obtained from the Clerk of Juvenile Court of Chatham County, 197 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405, on any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You are commanded to be, appear and file in the Office of the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, within sixty (60) days of March 3, 2014 your answer to the Plaintiff’s petition and to appear at a hearing on said matter on the 8th day of May, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. A party is entitled to counsel in these proceedings and the Court will appoint any attorney if the party is unable, without undue financial hardship, to employ counsel. This is to further advise the named, unnamed putative and/or legal father(s) that as the father of this child, you shall lose all rights to your child and will not be entitled to object to the termination of your rights to the child unless, within thirty (30) days of this notice, you file: 1. A Petition to Legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22; and 2. Notice of the filing of the Petition to Legitimate with the Court in which the action for termination of parental rights is pending, to wit: The Juvenile Court of Chatham County, Georgia. WITNESS The Honorable Judge of the Juvenile Court of Chatham County, Georgia, on this 3rd day of March, 2014. Carla Kicklighter, Juvenile Court Clerk, Chatham County, Georgia

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Juniper Valley Park was known as the treacherous “Great Swamp” in the 19th century. It was made up of underground streams and quicksand, and only useful for raccoon and possum hunting and mining peat, the dark vegetable matter formed by partial decay of plants in wet ground. Many developers believed dirt is dirt and land is land. However, any geologist will quickly tell you this is not always true. Arnold Rothstein, known for conspiring to fix the 1919 World Series, didn’t get the memo. He purchased the land and constructed homes that quickly collapsed and sank. After his murder in 1928, the project remained dormant until the city settled with his estate in 1931 for $5,700 an acre, to help pay off back taxes. In 1937, Robert Moses, the head of the Parks Department, jumped on the chance to turn the land into a park. But in 1955, other developers gambled on risky land next to the park to build row houses. Soon a nightmare began on 75th Place, as the homes at 61-48, 61-50 and 61-52

Juniper Boulevard North and 75th Place in Middle Village on March 17, 1965, as sinking homes were being shored up. began to slowly sink into the ground during the winter of 1961. The proud homeowners tried to save their homes, hiring Paterno and Sons Construction to shore up the row. But by 1970 they were still losing the battle. Stephen Paskor’s family at 61-52 had to leave. The Mussos at 61-50 and the Licarises at 61-48 quickly followed. The Mussos moved a few blocks away, while the Paskors and Licarises moved to Maspeth. The site then sat empty for many years. By the late 1980s, after many had forgotten what had happened, a developer built a single multifamily house on the lot. Stanislaw Nowak, a Polish immigrant from Ozone Park, purchased the brand-new house, unaware of its history. He moved out around the year 2000, but the residences remain. Q

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