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NYPD responds to Howard Beach crime concerns

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Amid rumors of a spree of burglaries in Howard Beach, Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, and Assistant Chief David Barrere, commander of Patrol Borough Queens South, tell residents that only two burglaries have been reported in the neighborhood recently, despite rumors circulating that as many as seven have occurred.

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Grade changes seek to give eateries break Council, Health Department plan to reduce some fines for violations by Domenick Rafter Editor

he city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has announced changes to the city’s controversial grade system for restaurants that the agency says will reduce fines by 25 percent, returning to levels that existed before the framework on the policy was introduced in 2010, despite more frequent inspections. The new rules, which will also give restaurant owners the opportunity to request a consultative, ungraded and penalty-free inspection, will be brought before the public for comment. They seek to reduce monetary fines for violations, though the points system will not be changed. The grading system began in June 2010 and awards restaurants a letter grade corresponding to a total number of points. The grade is to be displayed in the window. Under the system, a public health hazard, such as failing to keep food at the right temperature, triggers a minimum of 7 points. If the violation can’t be corrected before the inspection ends, the Health Department may close the restaurant until it’s fixed. A critical violation, for example serving raw food such as a salad without properly washing it first, carries a minimum of 5 points. A general violation, such as not properly sanitizing cooking utensils, receives at least 2 points. Restaurants with a score between 0 and 13 points earn an A, those with 14 to 27 points receive a B and those with 28 or more a C. Eateries have the opportunity to improve on their letter grade after an inspection by clearing up violations. The changes will also reduce fines for a number of firsttime violations. The city will also now offer voluntary inspections that don’t result in any penalties and are meant

Proposed changes to the health inspection violations for restaurants will reduce fines, but not scrap the controversial INSET VIA NYC.GOV letter grading system initiated in 2010. to help guide an owner through the process. “We are ensuring that while maintaining rigorous standards of safety that the department helps restaurants to navigate the inspection process,” Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said at the announcement of the changes last Friday. Many restaurant owners have complained that the system has become a source of revenue for the city, with fines being issued for a number of violations that have little to do with sanitary conditions and small violations that could cost up to thousands of dollars even for restaurants that

still get an A rating. Several owners said they did not want to comment on the record about the grading system, but they did note a myriad of issues they’ve had with the city over the system. “Sometimes, it seems very unfair and very time consuming,” said one manager of a Rego Park restaurant, who declined to have her name and establishment published. “At the very least I hope the new changes focus more on sanitary conditions and less on minutiae.” Among the items the managers described were fines over placement of silverware, size of napkins and locations of kitchen appliances, all items that they argue have little to nothing to do with cleanliness and receiving a low number of points. Some complained that health inspectors come at prime business hours when it is more likely they will find a small violation that would only carry a small point value, but a large fine. An owner of a Douglaston eatery who did not want to be identified said he received over $2,500 in fines during an inspection in 2011 despite earning an A rating. Under the new proposed changes, he would not have had to pay anything. The proposed changes include allowing restaurants whose scores total less than 14 points in an initial inspection — which would award a grade of A — to not pay any fines for the remaining sanitary violations on that inspection. Additionally, the agency would not issue a violation for a structural problem if prior inspections failed to notice it and conditions have not been changed, though the restaurant would still be required to fix it. Last February, Mayor de Blasio, then still public advocate, released a report showing that revenue from the continued on page 12

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At civic meeting, police acknowledge two burglaries occurred this week by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

Sabrina Vitucci’s frustration about recent burglaries in Howard Beach was evident as she told the audience of nearly 200 people at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Howard Beach/Lindenwood Civic Association at St. Helen School that her neighbor’s house in the vicinity of 84th Street and 164th Avenue was burglarized Monday and the perpetrators are still at large. “Detectives were at my home three times,” she said, adding that they wanted to review her surveillance video of the alleged perpetrators breaking into her neighbor’s home. She alleged that five homes in the last six weeks have been broken into in the daytime in the community, a rumor that has spread quickly through social media and word of mouth and created a sense of concern and fear in the normally quiet neighborhood. Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, acknowledged two recent home burglaries in the area, one on Saturday and one on Monday. One resident told Schiff that the two burglaries are “two too many.” Vitucci told Schiff and Patrol Borough Queens South commander Assistant Chief David Barrere another neighbor woke up to find two intruders standing over him. Schiff said that what concerns him is that not all the alleged burglaries and robberies

Sabrina Vitucci speaks about a burglary at her neighbor’s home at Tuesday night’s Howard PHOTO BY STEPHEN GEFFON Beach/Lindenwood Civic Association meeting. have been reported to the police. “If we don’t know about it we can’t combat it,” he said. The commanding officer also told the audience that there have been three recent robberies in Howard Beach. Schiff said that in one of the robberies the victim tried to stop the perpetrator, who was attempting to break into the victim’s car. A witness saw what was

going on and called 911. The police responded and arrested the alleged perpetrator. Another robbery occurred on Linden Boulevard in Lindenwood. He said that in that incident two males and one female accosted another female. The inspector said plainclothes officers have been patrolling the community. However, many residents asked for uniformed

officers in marked police cars to also patrol the neighborhood. Residents also asked Schiff for a much quicker response time — than the current 20 minutes — to home burglar alarms. The inspector also urged residents to report suspicious activity or individuals to 911. Many residents said they were not so much worried about stolen personal items, but were concerned about seniors living in their homes who could be harmed in the course of a home invasion. “There would not be a crowd of this size if there wasn’t a sizable issue in this area,” said Joann Ariola, president of the civic. “It’s certainly an issue that is escalating and although there haven’t been any fatalities, if they’re coming in your home you cannot trust what they are capable of.” “I hear what everyone is saying, I can feel the passions in this room, I see you love the community, we’re going to help you,” Barrere told the audience. Schiff suggested that to keep up on what is going on in the precinct community residents may want to sign up for the 106th Precinct’s newsletter by emailing a request to 106precinct@nypd.org. In addition to the burglary and robbery problem in the community, scammers appear to be preying on senior citizens. One resident related a recent scam perpetrated on a senior continued on page 18

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CB 9 residents to vote on budget items Participatory budgeting goes to ballot next week in Woodhaven, Richmond Hill by Domenick Rafter Editor

Board 9. That area covers Ozone Park nor th of 103rd and Liber t y avenues between the Brooklyn border and 100th Street, most of Woodhaven west of 80th Street and Forest Parkway, and Richmond Hill between Atlantic and Myrtle avenues, east of 114th Street north of Jamaica Avenue and 108th Street south of Jamaica. Balloting will take place between Monday, March 31 and Saturday, April 5 and voters can cast them at Ulrich’s district office at 93-06 101 Ave. in Ozone Park on Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association office at 84-20 Jamaica Ave. Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Richmond Hill Block Association office at 110-08 Jamaica Ave. on Tuesday, April 1 from 2 p.m. to 7p.m. and Friday, April 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Our Neighbor’s Civic Association at Christ Lutheran Center, 85-15 101 Ave. on Tuesday, April 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Ulrich’s Q office at (718) 738-1083.

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Residents of Community Board 9 in Councilman Eric Ulrich’s (R-Ozone Park) district will get to cast a vote on $1 million in capital funding for projects in the Council district. Ulrich is one of several Council members conducting participatory budgeting, a process in which the lawmaker’s budget allocation is decided by residents in the district. He was one of the first members of the Council to conduct participatory budgeting — favored by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (D-Manhattan) — and the first to split it up in his district. Another process is being undertaken in the Community Board 14 section of the district, which covers Broad Channel and the Rockaways. This is the first year Ulrich is bringing the process to CB 9. The items on the list in the CB 9 area include $300,000 to mill and pave two miles of Woodhaven Boulevard; $50,000 for new signage for hiking trails in Forest Park; $450,000 to fix f looding issues at

and repave the parking lot in the 102nd Precinct and $80,000 to install countdown clocks at four bus stops in CB 9. Other possible projects include $100,000 for technology upgrades at PS 273 in Richmond Hill; $91,000 for Smart boards at PS 60 in Woodhaven; $100,000 for audio/ video upgrades to the auditorium at PS 64 in Ozone Park; $85,000 to replace schoolyard fencing at JHS 210 in Ozone Park; $100,000 for new fencing and signage at Forest Park dog park; $300,000 on top of $1 million already allocated by the Queens borough president for complete renovation and replacement of the Giovanelli playground in Woodhaven; $100,000 for interior upgrades to the Richmond Hill Library and $150,000 to repave pathways in Forest Park near the Schaefer Memorial. The list was compiled by a team of community volunteers who worked with Ulrich’s office on the program. Only capital projects can be funded. The top vote-getting projects up to $1 million dollars will be funded. In order to vote, residents must live in the 32nd Council District and Community

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Fence damaged in Sandy comes down Feds remove barrier in Howard Beach, but has not said when it will replace it by Domenick Rafter

ident and president of The Friends of Charles Park Committee — which deals with issues After months of community outcry, the at the park directly across the basin from the destroyed fence along Cross Bay Boule- site — demanded the NPS clean up the site vard next to a plot of land on Jamaica Bay and fix the fence last August. The federal at the mouth of Shellbank Basin has agency did a cleanup last September, but the fence still had not been fixed. finally been taken down. “It’s dangerous, someone can really get Crews began dismantling the fence on Saturday and the work continued through hurt,” McCloskey said last summer. In one location, the sharp edges of the chain Tuesday. T he ba r r ier, wh ich wa s pa r t ial ly link portion of the fence were sticking out of the ground. destroyed in HurriThe f inal remc a n e S a n d y 17 nants of the fence mont h s a go, wa s ou can’t just take down c a m e d o w n o n located along t he easter n side of this fence and not have Tuesday Assemblyman Cross Bay BoulePhil Goldfeder vard between 165th a plan to replace it.” (D-Rockaway Park) Av e n u e a n d t h e — Dorothy McCloskey, president, called on the NPS to Joseph P. Addabbo The Friends of Charles Park Committee fix the fence several Bridge from a small weeks ago. parcel of land along “They called me on Thursday and basiJamaica Bay and Shellbank Basin. The piece of land, which is owned by the cally said ‘we get the message, we’ll do it National Park Service as part of the Gate- as soon as possible,’” Goldfeder said. way National Recreation Area, is popular “I’m still waiting for confirmation on with f isher man and was the focus of when the new fence is going up, but the community ire last summer when gar- fact that they’ve taken it down is a step in bage piled up at the site. The fence seper- the right direction.” But McCloskey said she was not satisates the federal portion of the land from fied. She wanted to see the fence comcity property. Dorothy McCloskey, a Howard Beach res- pletely replaced and said it was unsafe to Editor

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Many questions on dime-a-bag bill

hen a bill that would charge shoppers 10 cents for every bag they put their groceries and other supplies in at stores was introduced in the City Council last year, this page had many questions about how the measure — with its laudable goals of protecting the environment and reducing litter and the cost of garbage disposal — would actually work. They were never answered because the measure never even got to the hearing stage. But now it’s back, and we have the same questions, plus a couple of new ones. The bill has more than twice as many co-sponsors as it did last year, and we’re assured there will be a hearing this time around. So, elected officials and people of Queens, here goes: • When you’re being rung up at the supermarket, is the cashier supposed to determine how many bags you’ll need

before you pay, or will you have to be rung up a second time just to settle up on your use of bags? • If you use the self-checkout, is someone supposed to watch to make sure you charge yourself for each bag used? And how could you ring yourself up, when bags don’t have bar codes? • If you’re at, let’s say, The Home Depot, and you buy something sharp that puts a hole in your bag, so you run back to get another, are you supposed to get back in line to pay your dime? If you just take a bag, are you a thief? • Since the city estimates that residents here use 5.2 billion of those ubiquitous plastic shopping bags each year, and merchants would get to keep the 10 cents they would have to charge for each, could the bill result in a $520 million windfall for businesses? There’s no doubt these plastic bags

damage the environment when not disposed of properly, clogging sewers, choking unlucky animals and getting caught in trees when the wind blows. Reducing their use, or at least ensuring they are recycled, is a worthy goal. It is better to utilize reusable bags made of canvas or heavier plastic — as long as they are washed often, because otherwise dangerous parasites can develop in them and make their way into your food. But we’re not sure this dime-a-bag bill is the best answer, and we bet many people in Queens, including those store owners who might even profit from it, would agree. Certainly shoppers who could easily have to shell out another $1.50 or more for a week’s worth of groceries for the family have cause for concern. We look forward to a hearing that will answer all these questions, and others we’re not thinking of, before this bill is passed.

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effects of upzoning that have destroyed a portion of our community. Stately homes have been replaced by boxy looking garden apartments void of any architectural charm. We lost countless number of trees and grassy areas that have given way to flooding every time it rains. The aging catch basins and sewers do not have the capacity to address the needs of this more densely populated community that now includes a dormitory facility for St. John’s University. The section between Henley Road and Wexford Terrace between Homelawn Street to Midland Avenue on JE’s southeastern quadrangle, where perhaps 30 to 35 families lived, is now where several hundred reside. Cars park on sidewalks and on the few grassy areas that remain Dozens of satellite dishes deface properties and garbage cans line the perimeter of most properties. The Jamaica Estates experience should serve as a lesson to communities considering upzoning ... it comes at a tremendous cost! Maria Collier Jamaica Estates

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his past week the U.S. government finally got around to dismantling a heavily damaged fence that separates Cross Bay Boulevard from a strip of federal land running along the mouth of Shellbank Basin in Howard Beach. It took long enough. The chain-link fence was knocked down by Hurricane Sandy, almost a year and a half ago. We hope it doesn’t take nearly that much time to replace it. The site is a potentially dangerous spot, one that could invite illegal activity. And if someone were foolish enough to go in the water there — maybe a teenager on a dare, or someone who’d been drinking, or both — his or her life would be in immediate, serious jeopardy due to the strong currents in the area. Erecting a new fence will take no time at all once the order is given. Those in charge should give it right away.

Obamacare: sign up now Dear Editor: A number of my family members and several friends, recently registered under the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare. Oddly enough, some of them were slow in signing up, simply because they felt that they had all the time in the world. However, through the dedicated effort of OFA volunteers and some beneficiaries, they finally signed up. My thrust today is to encourage every uninsured American, to register before the March 31 deadline. At today’s count, reportedly, more than five million Americans have already registered under this act for health insurance. Although this number is growing every day, numerous uninsured Americans have yet to register. The good news is that, under this act, we can purchase plans with great coverage, without breaking our budget. In addition, there is no ban on pre-existing conditions, nor discrimination in premium price, based on gender. Vaccinations and mammograms are free,

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Dear Editor: Mayor Bill de Blasio has seen the light regarding his opposition to charter schools. Now he has done a turnaround and has said, “We need charters to succeed.” It only took opposition to his plans in the Albany rally and the many TV ads in support of all the good charter schools have done for minority children, giving them an opportunity to succeed. Not to mention that Mayor de Blasio’s drop in the polls has shown him the right way go, and that is not to abolish charter schools, where hope, aspirations and achievement are their main goals. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks

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Dear Editor: With reference to your article, (“Briarwood station may be renamed,” March 20, Central Queens edition), the Briarwood Community Association fully endorses the proposed legislation offered by State Sen. Tony Avella (Senate Bill 6816) and Assemblyman David Weprin (A00789) for the full renaming of the Briarwood subway station. We strongly believe the action to be well-reasoned and in the best interests of subway riders. Founded in 1973, the BCA has a decadeslong history of serving the interests of the Briarwood community. With hundreds of families from the four corners of our community, we have, through heavily attended public meetings and heavily distributed newsletters, been able to represent and best reflect the interests of our community’s residents. Our association has made possible, among its other efforts, the Briarwood branch public library, the U.S. Post Office station, the Queens Boulevard Promenade and the partial name change to date of our local subway station, which we have advocated since 1997. New York City Transit has long since endorsed removing the reference to the Van Wyck Boulevard. The subway station lies at the center of the east/west boundaries of our community and serves exclusively the residents of Briarwood. The new name will more appropriately identify the station’s geographic location for subway riders. Further, the proposal does not in any manner involve, nor impinge upon any other neighboring community. Van Wyck Boulevard has not existed as a street for over 60 years, having been wiped out with the construction of the Van Wyck Expressway and the Main Street extension.

The timing is most appropriate now, with the current state Department of Transportation reconstruction of the Queens Boulevard bridges, the subway passageway, elevator and the construction of two new entrances. (The Kew Gardens Interchange Project, Phase 1). The ongoing inclusion of the current names at two subway stations and separate lines is both deceptive, immaterial and a long-standing point of confusion for subway riders. Now more than ever, with the soon-to-be new and bright station entrances, it would be most appropriate to recognize Briarwood for the vibrant, cohesive, activist and much respected community that it is, with a station name changes to simply, “Briarwood.” Seymour Schwartz President, Briarwood Community Association Briarwood

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that somehow grievances blacks and Latinos have don’t always warrant the basic fairness and objectivity of those voiced by their white counterparts. I believe that the settlement monies these aggrieved applicants receive can never compensate them for the harm experienced by such an evil policy. Elmer H. Blackburne District Leader, 29th Assembly District, Part B Laurelton

Landmark the Midway Dear Editor: (An open letter to VFW-American Legion veterans) In 1942 a movie house designed by Thomas Lamb, America’s foremost theater architect, was constructed on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills. At the same time, in the Pacific Ocean, a historic naval battled called the Battle of Midway (June 3-6) resulted in the first major defeat of Japanese naval forces. This A mer ica n v ict or y checked Japa n’s advance across the Central Pacific, eliminated the threat to Hawaii and restored the balance of naval power in the Pacific. The news of this heroic naval victory electrified the spirit of war-weary America. The owners of this new theater were so proud, they displayed their patriotism by naming their theater Midway. It is now feared that the current owners (three real estate investors) will demolish the building for a possible high-rise str ucture. The Rego Forest Preservation Council and the Queens Preservation Council appealed to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare the Midway a New York City landmark. However, their appeal was denied. This concerned writer is urging all veterans to write to the commission and urge their members to reconsider their decision. Letters should be sent to: Chairman Robert B. Tierney, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, 1 Centre St., (9th floor north), NY, NY 10007. We should not lose the historical association and architectural significance of this treasure. Anthony G. Pilla Forest Hills

Cuomo vs. Astorino, et. al. Dear Editor: Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino for gover nor, with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano for lieutenant governor, along with Carl Paladino for comptroller might give the GOP a fighting chance in 2014. Astorino and Mangano win in counties with voter registrations favoring Democrats. Paladino brings money and Western New York to the ticket. All three could appeal to the 2,271,671 statewide voters who declare no party affiliation. They would have to overcome Cuomo’s advantages of statewide registered

Democratic voters outnumbering Republicans by 5,441,541 to 2,649,058. Don’t forget Cuomo’s $36 million campaign kitty, primarily raised from pay-to-play campaign contributors. This would be an electoral battle of D av id (A s t o r i n o) ve r s u s G ol i a t h (Cuomo). Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

Learn to speak GOP Dear Editor: Republicans have a way with words — whether they don’t like what’s being proposed or they’re trying to fool the American public that something is good for them. Even when it’s not. Healthcare reform? Everyone will like that. They’ll call it “government takeover of healthcare.” Continued drilling for oil doesn’t sound clean. They’ll call it “energy exploration.” Instead of letting Democrats refer to it as an “estate tax,” they call it a “death tax.” Instead of saying “poor people,” they say “the takers.” They can’t say “don’t tax rich people,” so they say “encourage the job creators.” They can’t say “don’t let black people vote” so they say “clamp down on voter fraud.” “Call for the return of slavery”? Not politically cor rect. They call it “phasing out race-based quotas.” Giving corporations more power while getting rid of collective bargaining for workers? L et’s call t hat “Cit i zen s Un it ed.” Destroying unions? Let’s call it “right to work” legislation. Democrats should lear n from the GOP. To get Republicans to support food stamp legislation, all they have to do is rename them “Christ coupons.” Robert LaRosa Whitestone

The risk of war Dear Editor: Now that Russia has annexed Crimea, what will Vladimir Putin’s next course of action be? World peace and stability has not been threatened in this way since August 1939, when Nazi Germany was preparing its blitzkrieg into neighboring Poland, which began World War II. Should Russia move into eastern and southern Ukraine, this action will certainly ratchet up tensions between Russia and the West, including the United States. President Obama and other leaders in the NATO alliance need to seriously consider bolstering the defenses of Eastern Europe, so a very blunt and convincing message is sent to President Putin and his hard-line military advisors. Russia must not be allowed to annex any more land that does not belong to it. One slight miscalculation on either side, and the entire world could be plunged into war — a war that will not be anyone’s victor y, but ever yone’s defeat. John Amato Fresh Meadows

WOODHAVEN EVELOPMENTS Staying safe and celebrating springtime by Maria A. Thomson Executive Director GWDC

Recently, two little boys went into one of our stores on Jamaica Avenue. They told the cashier they were being harassed by some older boys. They were asking them if they had “phones.” The cashier promptly called 911 to assist them. The Woodhaven Business Improvement District has distributed flyers telling people to go into one of our businesses if you are in need of assistance. This is your community and your storeowners and businessowners care about you, so go to them if you are in need of help. The collapsed building at 78-19 Jamaica Ave. has disrupted our community and our quality of life. Not only is our great Woodhaven Richmond Hill Ambulance Corps in jeopardy, but now so is our Woodhaven Senior Center. It has been so adversely affected that it is also being threatened with closure. I have written to Mayor Bill de Blasio in regard to our plight. I have stated that this building must be demolished. Hopefully, he will assist our elected officials and our community in advocating the demolition of this building, in assisting our ambulance corps and our senior center and removing this danger on our Avenue. A proposal has been made for a charter school in Woodhaven. The Circle Academy Charter School is to be located at 85-27 91 St. at the site of a former church, this church

property being of concern since its parishioners left and it was placed up for sale. I remember how difficult it was for us to have PS 306 built on the old St. Anthony’s property. This school was needed to accommodate the homeowners in the Woodhaven Park Estates development that replaced the hospital and the increase in students in that area of Woodhaven. I personally think that it will be good for the community — the conversion and investment in this former church property, the jobs and giving parents another choice for their children’s education. You will hear more on this school as the project progresses. Now back to spring. Hopefully our Easter Bunny will be welcomed in spring weather. Mark you calendar for his arrival, Saturday April 12, our WBID “Spring Promotion,” with music and clowns. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. along Jamaica Avenue and will feature free pictures with the Easter Bunny in the Forest Parkway Plaza area. Also, look for our WBID staff members with their WBID hats distributing free quarters on Jamaica Avenue for shoppers to use in parking meters. We thank them for shopping here by paying for their first 15 minutes on the parking meters. Remember, shop Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue, “The Everything Avenue.” May God bless our Armed Forces, our disabled veterans and may God bless America. Q

Laid-off buffet workers suing Resorts World Allege violation of state and federal laws by Domenick Rafter Editor

More than 50 former employees of Resorts World Casino New York City who were laid off in January when the Aqueduct Buffet abruptly shut down have teamed up to file a class-action lawsuit against the casino, saying Resorts World violated federal and state laws. The suit was filed not long after the layoffs in federal District Court in Brooklyn and amended March 17 with 56 more plantiffs’ names. The workers allege that the casino violated the federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification acts, which require 60 days and 90 days notice, respectively, when there are 50 or more employees who a re laid of f together. More than 100 workers were laid off from the casino on Jan. 6 when the Aqueduct Buffet closed for business. The employees said they were told of the closure and their termination when they arrived to work that morning. The

workers said they were given no warning about their impending firing. Resorts World said it closed the buffet, one of several eateries at the casino, because it was not profitable. Jesse Rose, a lawyer with Phillips & Associates, representing the workers, said they are seeking redress under both the federal and state WARN acts. “There’s a federal law and a state law that goes farther, but we filed under federal law because the process is faster,” he explained. The suit is demanding the casino pay unpaid wages for the length of time that the workers should have been notified of the buffet’s closure as well as other punitive damages, including the plantiffs’ legal costs. Rose said they have not yet decided on a total amount figure yet. “We have to calculate what people would have been earning for those 60 days starting from the time they were laid off,” he said. Resorts World did not respond to a Q request for comment.

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Suspects face death penalty if convicted by Domenick Rafter Editor

Two Manhattan men are facing federal charges for their alleged role in the 2009 murder of the son of an Ozone Park pizzeria owner in a botched home invasion. Antoine Burroughs, 25 and Leon Whitfield, 23, were charged with one count each of attempted robbery, weapons possession and murder. Whitfield is in custody, but Burroughs was still at large, according to U.S. At tor ney Preet Bharara, who announced the charges. The two are accused of taking part in the Sept. 9, 2009 invasion of the North Conduit Avenue home of Bartolomeo Antoniello, then-owner of Romeo’s Pizzeria on Cross Bay Boulevard. Burroughs and Whitfield are accused of trying to break into the home as Antoniello came home from work that day. While they attempted to rob Antoniello, his son, Gerardo Antoniello, stepped in to try to protect his father and was shot in the head. He later died of his injuries. Antoniello sold the pizzeria and died

several months after his son’s murder. The family later moved out of the home. The suspects could face the death penalty if they are convicted. Antoniello’s murder was allegedly part of an ongoing spree of home invasions perpetrated by one group. Francis LaCorte, an alleged Gambino mobster, was convicted in 2012 of being the ringleader who recruited the gang that targeted three homes in South Queens, including Antoniello’s. He was sentenced to 50 years to life. An accomplice to LaCorte, Vincent Mineo, previously got 20 years in a plea deal. Cops say they cased the neighborhood, identified target homes and then dispatched hired men to rob them. Other accomplices who went to prison for the murder include Jason Burrell and Rashod Cowan, both of whom were arrested a few months after the killing and convicted for their part in it. Both struck deals with Queens District Attorney Richard Brown in exchange for testifying against Q LaCorte and other suspects.

Fine changes continued from page 2 DOH during the Bloomberg administration shot up more than 600 percent from $8 million in 2002 to $52 million, bolstering accusations the violations were being used by the previous mayor to pad the city’s coffers to avoid raising taxes. In f iscal year 2015, the first full year after these changes are scheduled to be implemented, the Health Department projects raising $30 million from fines. T he proposed cha nges a re a n expansion of reforms initiated by forme r C ou nci l Sp e a ke r C h r ist i ne Quinn, one of de Blasio’s mayoral rivals, last October. When Quinn proposed them last summer, in the heat of the mayoral campaign, de Blasio called the reforms “a cynical ploy.” The mayor admitted during a press conference last week that he had “a change of heart” about the proposals, but did say they needed to go further. Public comment on the new rules will be accepted through April 29 at 5 p.m. Comments can be submitted online at rules.cityofnewyork.us, by e m a i l a t r e s olu t io n c o m m e nt s @ health.nyc.gov. A public hearing is scheduled for April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at DOH’s headquarters, 42-09 28 St. 14th floor, room 14-43 in Q Long Island City.

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A call to action on high water rates City Council members demand de Blasio acts on campaign promises by Christopher Barca Reporter

In 2013, Mayor de Blasio, then a candidate for the city’s highest office, called the annual raising of water rates a hidden tax that he planned to combat if elected. This year, elected officials and homeowners are calling on the mayor to fulfill that promise. Last Thursday, Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) joined fellow Councilmen Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), and area civic leaders at a press conference demanding that de Blasio address the issue of rising water rates that have angered residents for a decade. “When Mayor de Blasio was public advocate and he was running for mayor, he had a very clear understanding of how this system was really abusing the rights and pocket books of middle class New Yorkers,” Lancman said. “We’re calling on the mayor to end this abusive policy of ripping off water rate payers here in New York City.” For the fiscal year 2014, the price of water increased by 5.6 percent to $3.58 per 100 cubic feet, and the average annual water bill for a single-family home stands at $991, up from $939 last year. Since 2005, the water rate has jumped 89.8 percent, with the rate increasing by

Councilman Rory Lancman, surrounded by area homeowners and civic leaders, calls on Mayor de Blasio to address the decade-long issue of skyrocketing water rates. PHOTO COURTESY NYC COUNCIL double-digit percentage points four times in the last 10 years. The 5.6 percent increase last year represents the smallest rate jump since 2006, and since 2011, the rate increase has shrunk by an average of 2.4 percent each year, but Lancman says these decreases encapsulate exactly what is wrong with the broken

water rate system. “It says something about how bad people have been dragged over the coals over the years that we consider a 5 percent increase in water rates an achievement,” Lancman said in a phone interview on Monday. “I’m very concerned the mayor’s priorities seem to be everywhere except Queens homeowners

and water rate payers.” Last year, de Blasio blasted the increasing price of water, saying that the previous administration raised the rates in part to funnel extra money into the city’s general operating budget. “While I fully support the notion that the Water Board should raise enough revenue to fund investment in a fully functional water and sewer system, it should not raise additional revenues to pad the city’s general operating budget,” de Blasio said in a letter to the Water Board last year. The Mayor’s Office did not respond to inquiries for comment by press time. The mayor’s lack of rhetoric over water rates since he took office in January has worried not only some City Council members, but also residents like Yolanda Delacruz-Gallagher, a board member of the Fresh Meadows Homeowners Civic Association, are tired of conserving every possible water droplet that comes out of the garden hose and shower head. “It’s impossible for us to survive these increases,” Delacruz-Gallagher said at Thursday’s press conference. “Years ago, you paid $30 to $50. Now, you have to watch every drop that comes out of the faucet.” Both de Blasio, as public advocate, and the outspoken City Council members have continued on page 35

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Howard Beach unsure about greenway plan Security, maintenance worry some as DOT mulls finishing Jamaica Bay loop by Domenick Rafter Editor

It has been over 25 years since the city first planned a walking and biking trail around Jamaica Bay and now, with only pieces of it completed, the city Department of Transportation is planning on filling in the gaps and finishing the loop. One of those gaps is between the greenway along the Belt Parkway and the spur across the Joseph P. Addabbo Bridge into Broad Channel. To connect the two means somehow building the greenway through the neighborhood of Howard Beach — perhaps along residential streets. That doesn’t exactly sit well with neighborhood residents who are concer ned about what a greenway could do to traffic, s a f e t y a n d q u a l i t y of l i f e i n t h e community. Last Thursday DOT officials stepped into that hornet’s nest during a workshop at the Knights of Columbus hall in South Ozone Park, where residents spoke up about their concerns about the plan and what they would like — and not like — to see. “We’re looking to get as much community input as we can,” said Alice Friedman, a representative from the DOT. With maps of Howard Beach and Jamaica Bay in front of them, residents identified their concerns and wishes with DOT representatives for more than hour. Safety was one major concern. The residents noted that last July, a Brooklyn man was killed on 84th Street while riding his bike through the neighborhood. There are already bike lanes in Howard Beach, along 84th Street in Lindenwood, 157th Avenue and 92nd, 93rd, 100th and 102nd streets, but there are no greenways. Friedman said a greenway would be separated from roadways by bollards or railings. The bike lanes in the neighborhood have no such separation. One of the suggestions provided by the residents echoed one made by Community Board 10 First Vice Chairman John Calcagnile at the Feb. 6 meeting where DOT first presented the idea to utilize Spring

Howard Beach residents and DOT officials discuss the agency’s plans to complete the Jamaica PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER Bay greenway through Howard Beach at last Thursday’s workshop. Creek Park, which surrounds the neighborhood. Not only would such a move would keep the pathway off the streets, it would allow the city to team up with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, which is planning to undergo a $50 million renovation of the park space. The residents noted that the park, which suffered a massive fire on March 15 that burned nearly a third of it, is a magnet for illegal activities, including drug use and keg parties. The DEC said renovations at the park would make it less susceptible to fires and illegal activities, which often occur out of view of homes under the cover of the overgrown phragmites. Thomas Mercatante, who lives near the park, said security is a big issue to resi-

dents, noting that the greenway along the Belt Parkway is already a constant problem with garbage and broken fences. “We don’t have cops down here,” Mercatante said. “We need more police presence. Who is going to keep this area secure?” Barbara Granickas, a resident of Old Howard Beach, said after the meeting that bike lanes were not a popular idea with the residents who came to it. “Our group was very adamant that we didn’t want a bike lane,” she said. “A walkway is OK, but not a bike lane.” Granickas, whose husband, Peter, is a member of CB 10, noted that there are already issues with bike lanes in the neighborhood, including on her street where the bicycle symbol has faded and only the arrow marking the lane exists — pointing

in the opposite direction of the traffic flow. “Especially in the summer you will see cars mistake that arrow and think that’s the direction they could drive in. It’s really dangerous,” she explained. Frank Dardani, chairman of CB 10’s Parks Committee, said he would be interested in somehow connecting parks farther inland from Jamaica Bay — such as Tudor Park and Loring Field — to the greenway. He noted one of the issues is Conduit Boulevard has only one means of crossing, a pedestrian bridge between Lindenwood and MS 202’s playground, and that leaves Ozone Park residents with no direct route to the bayfront. “There really is no way of getting across the Conduit now and getting to the greenway,” he explained, suggesting a new route across Conduit Boulevard. Options were also considered to connect South Ozone Park and Southeast Queens t o t he g re e nway v ia Nor t h Condu it Avenue. CB 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton went further, noting that a greenway along the Conduit’s large median — which was built to accommodate Robert Moses’ planned Bushwick Expressway that would have connected JFK Airport to the Williamsburg Bridge — may help connect Jamaica Bay to the Brooklyn Queens Greenway in H ig h la nd Pa rk ne a r t he R id gewo o d Reservoir. Friedman said the meeting was the first of four the agency is holding in neighborhoods around Jamaica Bay. Workshops are scheduled for March 25 in Rockaway at Scholars’ Academy, 320 Beach 104 St., and on April 2 in Brooklyn at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 300 Fillmore Ave., in Sheepshead Bay and on April 8 at the Brooklyn Sports Club, 1540 Van Siclen Ave., Canarsie. The ideas presented during the workshops will be worked into proposals that will be presented to community boards in the fall. Draft plans and a list of priority areas that will be constructed first are Q scheduled to be released next spring.

DOE begins recruiting pre-K teachers for fall by Domenick Rafter Editor

Mayor de Blasio said he expects to have more than enough applicants to fill teacher positions if, as expected, the city implements universal prekindergarten this year. In a report released Tuesday on the city’s preparations to recruit and train high-quality teachers as part of the expansion of full-day pre-K, the city Department of Education projects it will need up to 1,000 new lead teachers this September to instruct 53,600 children, with another 1,000 teachers needed the following year

City, CUNY to partner for training program for full implementation. The report says up to 8,000 prospective teachers may apply. All pre-K teachers—in public schools and community-based organizations— must hold a bachelor’s degree and, ultimately, earn a valid early childhood state certification and a master’s degree. Already, the DOE says, applications from teachers with certification to teach pre-K are up 55 percent over this time last year. To further deepen that pool, the DOE is

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Burglary fears continued from page 5 citizen living in the vicinity of 158th Avenue and 90th Street. She said the alleged scammers told the victim he needed roof work done and then the perpetrator drove the victim to the Queens County Savings Bank on Cross Bay Boulevard, where he withdrew cash to pay the perpetrator. The responding officers allegedly were undecided if a crime had taken place. Barrere added that it is a con game which is being investigated. Camille Ruggiero-Lyons, the bank’s manager, said that since this was an odd transaction for the senior, the teller did ask the victim if everything was alright. The senior told the teller that she needed the money to fix his roof. “There’s only so much we can do at the bank,” Ruggiero-Lyons said. Complaints were also made at the meeting about individuals collecting bottles from the sides and backyards of residents’ homes. Schiff said that these individuals are trespassing and the homeowner should call 911. He also suggested that the shopping carts they are wheeling around may not have been legally obtained and the individual would be subject to arrest if police determine that one was taken from a store and the storeowner requests that the individual be Q prosecuted.

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Sts. Cosma and Damiano gala T he International Societ y of St s. Cosma and Damiano held its 22nd annual gala on March 22 at Roma View in Howard Beach. This year’s gala honors Howard Beach businessman Frank Pantina, center, owner of Cross Bay Chemist, for his ser-

vice to the community. Celebrating the honoree during the gala were Society President Joseph De Candia, left, Treasurer Sal Pace, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, Councilman Eric Ulrich, Vice President Mike Mannarino and Secretary John Calcagnile.

State Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) and Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) have introduced and continue to back bills that would prohibit discrimination in the workplace against attire that is worn for a religious purpose. The legislation, which has passed the Assembly but not yet the Senate, was introduced in response to a series of cases and concerns from religious communities throughout New York that have seen workplace discrimination due to individuals’ religious garb or facial grooming. “People should not have to make a choice between working to provide for their families or observing their religion,” Weprin said in a prepared statement, urging the Senate “to ensure that all New Yorkers will be able to freely wear religious garments in the workplace such as hijabs, turbans, kippahs and beards without fear of persecution.” “A person should be able to work and practice their religion,” Sanders said. “This bill will ensure that workers are not discriminated at the workplace simply for following their faith. I am proud of the diversity of my district and I’m proud to stand up for the religious rights of all Q New Yorkers.”

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According to lawsuit, city went against protocol to push through development by Tess McRae Associate Editor

Since the City Council approved it in October, the controversy surrounding the Willets Point redevelopment plan has not only continued, it has increased. With two lawsuits in the pipeline, a series of rallies held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, frustrated community board members and business owners refusing to leave the Iron Triangle, it seems the development behemoth is becoming less and less popular each day. Recently, the Sunrise Cooperative, a group of businesses located in Willets Point, filed a lawsuit against the Queens Development Group — a conglomerate of Sterling Equities and The Related Companies — and several city agencies. The allegations are hefty. The Urban Justice Center, which provided an attorney for the group, alleges that not only did the city violate state law when it sold parkland for merely $1, but also that the entire Uniform Land Use Review Procedure was not done to protocol. Specifically, the Sunrise Cooperative said the $42.6 million in tax subsidies the Industrial Development Agency — controlled by the Economic Development Corporation — granted the QDG should have been included in the application given to the Council in October as it may have

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There has been a great deal of heated debate recently about the place of charter schools in the public education system and how to best pay for making full-day prekindergarten available to every eligible child. Often lost in the rhetorical bomb throwing and lawsuit filing is this: Adding charter schools and finally making prekindergarten truly universal calls for more school buildings. Lots of them. If all children, no matter where they live or how much money their parents have, are to get a genuine chance to succeed in school, we need to provide them with real classrooms in which to learn. For decades — not years, but decades — the children of hardworking immigrant families in the Corona and Elmhurst neighborhoods I represent have had to try to learn in deplorable facilities no one would expect to find in the wealthiest city in the richest country on the planet. Forget state-of-the-art technology, the dilapidated “temporary” classroom units many of our kids are stuck in do not even have bathrooms. Stories of elementary schoolchildren straining to “hold it in” for hours — not always successfully — are not unusual. How can a poor kid feeling as if his bladder is about to burst possibly pay attention to anything a teacher says? That kind of situation is as unacceptable as it is disgraceful for a great city like ours. As a state legislator, charter school parent and graduate of the city’s public school system, I have an enormous stake in the ongoing debate on prekindergarten and charter schools. While universal prekindergarten has been policy in New York since 1997, it has never been sufficiently funded. I support the mayor’s push to make prekindergarten in New York City available to all children. As for charter schools, the good to have come of the heated back-and-forth these past several days is that these programs are rightfully being recognized as valuable, welcome options for parents. The primary point of contention has been about class-

Our current blood supply has fallen dangerously low in New York City, and I am encouraging local residents to join me and donate blood to help your fellow New Yorkers and overcome this blood shortage. Due to the recent winter storms and freezing temperatures, many of the normal blood donations have not happened and hundreds of blood drives have been canceled. More than 20,000 blood and platelet donations went uncollected because of inclement weather, putting blood supplies at local hospitals at risk and creating an even greater need for people in our community to donate. As someone who is a frequent blood donor, I can assure you that donating blood is safe and simple. The entire process takes about an hour, and the actual donation is done by a specially trained technician and usually takes less than 15 minutes. Right now, blood is being distributed to hospitals to help those in need as quickly as donations are coming in. Even before the recent extreme weather, the Red Cross and other organizations that collect blood donations were struggling to keep our blood supplies at an adequate level. Only about 5 percent of eligible donors across the country currently give blood. Anyone who is eligible to donate is strongly encouraged to do so; however, blood and platelet donors with the most in-demand

room space and providing char ter schools with permanent facilities. But schools in many parts of the city aren’t equipped to meet the demand for k i nderga r t en seats, let alone offer prekindergarten to every eligible child, or afford classroom space to a charter program. Today’s school overcrowding was in the making from the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s, when the old Board of Education closed more than 100 schools because of declining enrollment. Within a few years of the last building closing, the city’s population grew. School enrollments began to surge. School construction never kept pace. What we often see happen today is that almost as soon as a new school opens, it becomes overcrowded. In my community, for example, I helped secure some of the funding to build PS 307. The school opened in 2009. Within a few years, it had the second-longest kindergarten wait list in the city. Yet it is other parts of the city’s infrastructure that grab headlines. Vice President Biden recently said that if he blindfolded someone and took him to La Guardia Airport, the person would think he was in “some third-world country.” He was not alone in deriding the condition of our city’s airports. Not long afterward, the upgrade of La Guardia and Kennedy Airports was made a priority. The governor’s plan to cut red tape and fast-track major improvement projects at the airports was rightfully applauded. The airports and the jobs they provide have long been integral to the city’s economy. In purely economic terms, however, our children are far more important to the city’s future. Yet many of their classrooms make “third world” La Guardia Airport look like the Taj Mahal. In a place as densely populated as New York City, space for classrooms, or anything else for that matter, is hard to come by and expensive. But whether we want to expand prekindergarten, add charters or finally relieve the suffocating overcrowding that has long plagued far too many of our schools, we have no choice but to find space and Q the money to pay for it. José Peralta is New York Trailers used as classrooms at PS 143, the Louis Arm- State Senator for the 13th DisFILE PHOTO trict, in Western Queens. strong Elementary School, in Corona.

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blood types — O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative — are most urgently needed. You r don at ion can make a difference and help save a life. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, and annually about 5 million people require blood transfusions to replace blood lost in surgeries and serious accidents, or to help those suffering from illnesses like kidney disease and cancer. Because blood can’t be manufactured or harvested, the Red Cross and people in our community depend on the generosity of the public to meet blood supply needs. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. I strongly urge you to join me and help our city by donating today. The West Hamilton Beach Fire Department will be holding its blood drive on Saturday, April 12 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 102-33 Davenport Court. Every registered donor will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of Yankees tickets. Also, keep an eye out for my upcoming annual health fairs, where you will have the opportunity to donate as well. For more information about donating blood or to make an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS (733-2767). If you have any questions on this or any other community issue, please feel free to call my office at (718) 945-9550 or email me at goldfedQ erp@assembly.state.ny.us. Phillip Goldfeder is New York State Assemblyman for the 23rd District, in South Queens and the Rockaways.

Two homes burn in 3-alarm fire Flames ripped through two Richmond Hill homes Sunday morning in a fire that has left at least six people homeless. The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning on 120th Street near Liberty Avenue. More than 30 units and 140 firefighters fought the blaze for an hour before it was declared under control. Witnesses say the fire started in a vacant house at 103-41 120 St. and spread to the next-door structure, which was occupied. The fire also charred the wall of an apartment building on the other side of the empty home. FDNY officials say the

fire spread to two other structures besides the two homes. No injuries were reported. Six residents who were living in one of the houses were displaced by the fire and were removed to an area hotel. The Red Cross was also on scene to help the victims. An FDNY spokesman said the fire is still under investigation, but the scene of the blaze was the same location as another fire last winter that was reported to be started by a homeless man to keep warm in Q the backyard of the vacant home. — Domenick Rafter

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Residents of Southeast Queens are vowing to fight a ruling by the Federal Aviation Administration which they say will require planes to approach Kennedy Airport lower than ones already coming in over Rosedale, Brookville and Springfield Gardens. FILE PHOTO

Aerial combat over Southeast Queens Residents vow to appeal FAA ruling on JFK runway environmental study by Michael Gannon Editor

Residents of Southeast Queens are preparing to take to the barricades again over the Port Authority’s proposal to relocate a runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Barbara Brown, president of the Eastern Queens Alliance, said residents will appeal the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent approval of a PA environmental study that Brown and residents around the airport feel does not go nearly far enough to protect them from noise and air pollution from lowflying aircraft. And while the plan does not call for expanding the size of JFK or changing its existing footprint, residents argue that the relocation of runway 4L-22R more than 700 feet closer to Rockaway Boulevard cannot help but mean arriving and departing jumbo jets soon will be even lower over and closer to their homes, schools and parks. Brown told the Chronicle that the FAA apparently did not take residents’ objections to a draft environmental plan very seriously. “To that degree, there were no substantial changes in the final version,” Brown said. “We’re not going to do nothing. We want to make sure there is a proper study. We’re going to appeal the FAA decision. The FAA essentially said there will not be a significant impact. And if we say nothing we say we support the project.” Brown said the methodology of the PA’s env i ron ment al assessment was f lawed. Residents have been seeking a federal environmental impact study, or EIS for short, which would result in a far

more comprehensive analysis. Brown also says the approved report does not take into account the possible removal of 312 trees from the nearby Idlewild Park Preserve. The PA, however, says those trees are not part of the runway project, and face removal or topping because the FA A considers them tall enough to be a hazard to aviation. The 60-day window to file an appeal closes after May 13. Opponents may be up against an irresistible force. The relocation project would allow for the construction of a 1,000-foot long safety overrun zone at one end of the relocated runway. The runway itself would remain 11,351 feet long, but the safety zone must be in place by 2015 under a Congressional mandate. Federal law also prohibits the PA from expanding the airport out into Jamaica Bay, home of the Gateway National Wildlife Refuge. Opening up the March 19 meeting of Community Board 12, Chairwoman Adrienne Adams said she too is ready to fight. Adams said the PA appears to have just dismissed concerns over air and noise pollution, showing “disregard and negligence” toward the community. Speaking Monday night at a meeting of Community Board 13, Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), the newly appointed chairman of the City Council’s Environmental Committee, said he will be pushing for the installation of air-qualit y m o n it o r s a r o u n d K e n n e d y a n d Q LaGuardia airports.

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Gov. Cuomo orders several airplane initiatives to ease noise problems by Liz Rhoades

cautiously optimistic” about the outcome. An attorney, and member of Community Board 11, she singled out state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside), and Reps. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), Steve Israel (D-Nassau, Suffolk, Queens) and Joe Crowley (D-Bronx, Queens) for leading the fight for change. Braunstein noted that the PA will begin the roundtables with FAA officials and community members in April for both Queens airports. He said they would provide residents with input, infor mation and updates during the separate noise studies. The meetings will be open to the public. Late last year, the PA agreed to Cuomo’s request that it conduct the noise study to evaluate the impact of noise to the areas around JFK and LaGuardia. Now, the PA will hire an aircraft noise consulting firm to help identify residences, schools, libraries, hospitals and religious institutions that are adversely affected by airplane noise. McEneaney believes the study, which could take up to 36 months, might lead to changes in flight paths, while Braunstein said it could encourage airlines to use quieter aircraft and the federal government to install soundproofing for specific properties. Queens now has five noise monitors around LaGuardia and 10 at JFK, considered

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Members of Queens Quiet Skies and others concerned about the increased sound of planes overhead applauded Gov. Cuomo’s announcement Monday that puts teeth in their campaign to control the noise levels. Among other things, the governor has called for double the number of noise monitors, the establishment of aviation community roundtables and conducting in-depth studies of noise issues for residents of Queens, the Bronx and Nassau County. In addition, Cuomo has ordered the Port Authority to coordinate with area communities on noise issues and to step up its review of noise data with the Federal Aviation Administration. Area elected officials who have been lobbying the governor for more action called Cuomo’s directive “a good first step.” Particularly elated is Janet McEneaney of Bayside, who heads Queens Quiet Skies, a group she helped organize in 2012 to deal with the increased noise emanating primarily from planes at LaGuardia Airport after a new flight pattern was established that year that also rerouted planes to fly at lower altitudes over Northeast Queens. “I’m really happy about the governor’s announcement,” McEneaney said. “And I’m

a low number for a major metropolitan area. “It’s not a lot to double, but it’s a beginning,” McEneaney said. The PA is also establishing an aviation noise office to review data and take community complaints. It can be reached at 1 (800) 225-1071. McEneaney called a plan for residents to track planes and flight patterns on the PA’s new WebTrak system “excellent.” People will be able to find out decibel noise level, altitudes and locations of planes by tracking them online. “Every other area has this,” she said. To access, go to webtrak.bksv.com/panynj, while complaints can be filed at planenoise. com/panynj/daPRAbr9/qs114wbt.php. Avella has been critical of the FAA’s plan to move forward with the permanent implementation of changes in departure routes at LaGuardia and with flight patterns at JFK that have caused what he calls an excessive increase in noise and air pollution throughout Queens. He wants the old flight pattern reinstituted, but said he is pleased with Cuomo’s action, recognizing “the profound impact” that increased airplane noise has on the quality of life for Queens residents. Meng said she is “thrilled” with the governor’s actions but “more work still needs to be done such as soundproofing schools and

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ensuring that the FAA conducts environmental studies for future flight patterns.” McEneaney agrees about the environmental assessment, saying her group is pushing the FAA for that. Such a study will investigate how one’s health and the environment are affected by plane noise. McEneaney said Queens Quiet Skies is trying to push New York airports into the 21st century, adding that Cuomo’s initiatives Q were her organization’s goals as well.

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Willets Point tax subsidies continued from page 19 not have been granted the $42.6 million. Former Comptroller John Liu — a vocal critic of the entire Willets Point project — sent a representative, David Morris while he was still in office to a meeting held by the IDA where the board voted in favor of granting the QDG the tax break. “Mr. Morris stated that the first concern was with respect to the cost benefit analysis to the City,” the meeting’s minutes reads. “Mr. Morris stated that the Comptroller’s Office felt that there were costs that have not really been included in the

analysis in that the cost of land acquisition, which was originally intended to be recouped by the City, was no longer going to happen, so that the land was going to be gifted.” Morris went on to say that the project site was originally conceived of as a new neighborhood district but with the changes made to the plan, there was no guarantee that affordable housing would be built, even though a large part of the Council voting in favor of the project was because of the amount of affordable housing. Construction on the residential portion

will not begin until 2025 at the earliest. While the lawsuit makes these large allegations that could potentially void the entire ULURP, forcing the developers to start from the beginning, the Sunrise Cooperative has just signed a lease with a landlord in Hunts Point in the Bronx. “We are happy that our clients have the ability to restart their lives and that they have been offered a lease,” a representative from the Urban Justice Center said. The attorney “rejected the question” of whether they would pursue the lawsuit now that the businesses were offered a lease. He did mention that there may be talks of settlement but the city’s Law Department denied the comment.

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The attorney, when asked to expand on his comment on settling, denied saying such a thing and would not talk further on the matter. Though the 50-plus businesses in the Sunrise Cooperative have been offered a lease, there are still at least a dozen or so owners who have not taken the city up on its relocation offer, saying the program is flawed and will put many of the existing business owners out of work. The lease was given to the Sunrise Cooperative almost a month after the lawsuit was filed, but both the city and the Urban Justice Center denied that the lease was an attempt to get the Sunrise CooperaQ tive to renege on their suit.

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Easter bake sale set Luigi, the former baker of Seviroli, will be holding a Big Easter Bake Sale at Nativity Church Hall at 101-41 91 St. in Ozone Park. The sale will be held on March 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; April 13, Palm Sunday, from 7 am. to 1 p.m.; April 18, Good Friday, from 1 to 7 p.m.; April 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 20, Easter Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The sale will feature a wide variety of baked goods including St. Joseph pastries, cheesecake, Easter assortments, fig cookies, honey balls, meat and grain pastries and assorted cookies. Twenty percent of all proceeds go to Nativity. Call (917) 291-1995 for Q orders.

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My son, Jacob, went to sleepaway camp last summer. He had just finished fifth grade. He thought that he was ready to go, and that he wouldn’t be homesick. I was the one who wasn’t prepared for him to be away. I didn’t realize how much I would worry about him and how much I would miss him. Even though we had talked to the camp director, and the camp was only two hours from our home, I found I was uncomfortable turning over full-time care of Jacob to people I didn’t really know. I worried about whether he would like the food. I wondered who would make sure he had clean clothes and that he took a shower every day. What if the other boys in his bunk teased him? What if he just didn’t like camp? I told him that if he was unhappy he could call us and that we would come and get him and that I would call him to see how he was doing, but it turned out that the camp only allowed phone calls for emergencies. I cried when we left Jacob at camp. And at home, the house seemed so quiet. Since we couldn’t call, I wrote to him every day. The first letter we got from him sounded miserable, and I thought about going to get him and bring him home, but the next letter sounded like he was really having fun. I thought that I would enjoy having Jacob gone, but I was glad when camp was over to have him come home again. He had such a good time that he wants to go again next year. Entrusting your child’s care to others is always hard. When parents think about sending their child off for the first time, they are generally concerned about the child’s welfare. Will he make friends? Will he have a good experience? Will he be safe and happy? What parents aren’t prepared for is the lump in their own throat when it comes time to leave their child. “Parents suffer from empty nest syndrome the first time their child goes to camp, and in my experience their suffering is in correlation to the age of their child. The younger the child, the more difficult it is for the parent,” says Jeffrey Solomon, executive director of the National Camp Association, a camp advisory service. Parents of a young child worry more that their child may not be properly cared for, while parents of a teen usually feel more confident that their child will speak out if there is a problem. “All parents experience a common feeling that something is missing when their child goes away to camp. There is a yearning and an awareness of the distance between themselves and their child,” says Bruce Muchnick, EdD, founder of Summer Camp Resources in Glenside, Pa. Summer Camp Resources helps camps train the staff and prepare for special situations that may arise during the summer. It also provides counseling to parents of prospective campers. Realizing before the fact that you are going to miss your child, and that your child will miss you and probably experience some homesickness, helps parents make it through that first awkward week. “Most parents are anxiously awaiting that first letter home,” says Solomon. “Sometimes

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that first letter isn’t too happy. But parents should resist the urge to race off to camp to bring him home. If you do, it is a message to your child that he has failed.” It generally takes five days to a week for children to make friends and settle into the routine of camp. This is one reason why many camps recommend a minimum of a two-week stay. Some eight-week camp programs embargo telephone calls for the first two weeks. That way the child has time to adjust before hearing mom and dad’s voice. Many parents prefer to send their children to camps close to home, thinking that the shorter distance will ease their homesickness and help them adjust better. “In my more than 20 years of experience, the concern with distance is an issue for the parents, not the child,” Muchnick said. Parents have the perception that if the child is farther away, he will be more anxious. In reality, it is the parents’ desire to have their kid close. A child comes into the camp setting and begins to develop a support network around himself, and the distance from home simply doesn’t matter. Another issue that bothers some parents is that they simply can’t pick up the telephone and talk to their child whenever they want to get the reassurance they need that their child is okay. Most camps limit phone calls for a good reason — they interrupt the adjustment the child is making to camp and stimulate homesickness. Writing to your child as often as possible, however, is highly recommended. “Know what the line of communication will be so that both you and your child have realistic expectations,” Solomon said. Summer camp is a good way to practice separations between you and your child, separations that will eventually culminate in your child leaving home for good as an adult. A positive experience at summer camp gives a child confidence that he can cope without leaning on his parents. It also gives parents a break from daily parental responsibilities and a chance to recharge their batteries. Recognizing that separation will be temporarily difficult for both parent and child goes a long way in assuring that the summer camp experience will be a good Q one for both generations. — National Camp Association Tish Davidson is a freelance writer and the mother of several campers.

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Are you emotionally ready for your child to go to camp? the more difficult it is for the parent,â&#x20AC;? says Jeffrey Solomon, executive director of the National Camp Association, a camp advisory service. Parents of a young child worry more that their child may not be properly cared for, while parents of a teen usually feel more confident that their child will speak out if there is a problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All parents experience a common feeling that something is missing when their child goes away to camp. There is a yearning and an awareness of the dist ance between themselves and their child,â&#x20AC;? says Bruce Muchnick, EdD, founder of Summer Camp Resources in Glenside, Pa. Summer Camp Resources helps camps train the staff and prepare for special situations that may arise during the summer. It also provides counseling to parents of prospective campers. Realizing before the fact that you are going to miss your child, and that your child will miss you and probably experience some homesickness, helps parents make it through that first awkward week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most parents are anxiously awaiting that first letter home,â&#x20AC;? says Solomon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes that first letter isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too happy. But parents should resist the urge to race off to camp to bring him home. If you do, it is a message to your child that he has failed.â&#x20AC;? It generally takes five days to a week for children to make friends and settle into the routine of camp. This is one reason why many camps recommend a minimum of a twoweek stay. Some eight-week camp programs embargo telephone calls for the first two weeks. That way the child has time to adjust before hearing mom and dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice. Many parents prefer to send their children to camps close

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by Tish Davidson My son, Jacob, went to sleepaway camp last summer. He had just finished fifth grade. He thought that he was ready to go, and that he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be homesick. I was the one who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared for him to be away. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how much I would worry about him and how much I would miss him. Even though we had talked to the camp director, and the camp was only two hours from our home, I found I was uncomfortable turning over full-time care of Jacob to people I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know. I worried about whether he would like the food. I wondered who would make sure he had clean clothes and that he took a shower every day. What if the other boys in his bunk teased him? What if he just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like camp? I told him that if he was unhappy he could call us and that we would come and get him and that I would call him to see how he was doing, but it turned out that the camp only allowed phone calls for emergencies. I cried when we left Jacob at camp. And at home, the house seemed so quiet. Since we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call, I wrote to him every day. The first letter we got from him sounded miserable, and I thought about going to get him and bring him home, but the next letter sounded like he was really having fun. I thought that I would enjoy having Jacob gone, but I was glad when camp was over to have him come home again. He had such a good time that he wants to go again next year. Entrusting your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care to others is always hard. When parents think about sending their child off for the first time, they are generally concerned about the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welfare. Will he make friends? Will he have a good experience? Will he be safe and happy? What parents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared for is the lump in their own throat when it comes time to leave their child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents suffer from empty nest syndrome the first time their child goes to camp, and in my experience their suffering is in correlation to the age of their child. The younger the child,

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Benefits that camp provides young people by Peg L. Smith Watching my son after he returned from summer camp was the first hint that remarkable growth was under way. He was engaged, giving and confident. Viewing the camp experience as a respite from the real world is somehow to miss the point — it’s the real world — simply getting dirty, trying to pull harder so your team wins, finding the friend you always wished for, being yourself — it’s the time of your life and the promise of the future. As a parent, I constantly ask where do c h i l d r e n h ave t h e i r mental, personal, emotional and physical needs nurtured? Where will they learn to get along with others, to take safe risks, to deal with conflict in a constructive way that encourages them to be creative, to explore and discover, to learn by actively doing, to try — to fail and try again? In the camp community, I find what I intuitively know as a parent — to be a positive, productive adult, one needs the opportunity to truly experience childhood … that is how one grows. The entire experience of American camping began with a single camp — The Gunnery Camp in 1861. As I write, I am buoyed by the recognition of just how dynamically this idea has taken flight. Over 11 million

children and adults participated in camping in 2013. Overall, the numbers continue to grow, and this popular movement testifies so loudly to the extraordinary benefits that camp provides to our young people — responsibility, exploration, engagement, not to mention the spiritual dimension of the camp experience. Is camp quantifiable? Maybe not — but as a parent, I can only react with extreme pleasure as my son displayed those acts of kindness and generosity of spirit that follow so naturally from his time at camp. His chance to develop and grow was marked by constant changes — our camps meet those challenges every day of every session and that’s why doing what we do becomes so vital. Camp is about firsts — a first campfire outdoors, leading a pony, catching a frog, enjoying the evening stories and being chosen — chosen to be part of a community that values each child and his or her special gifts. It’s about making memories and honoring the traditions of those who have come before. Children are thrilled with the idea that their acorn hangs from a rafter where their parents and aunts and uncles placed theirs so many years before. We love what we do at the American Camp

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World’s Fair 50th anniversary events to be announced for the spring by Christopher Barca Reporter

With the golden anniversary of the 19641965 World’s Fair fast approaching, activities to honor the New York State Pavilion’s place in Queens’ history are actively being planned. In the shadow of the Unisphere within Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Friday, Borough President Melinda Katz and Assemblywoman Marge Markey (D-Maspeth), the co-chairwomen of the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee, will announce a number of events residents can partake in to celebrate the anniversary of the global gathering. The first of a six-month series of events will be an opening ceremony on Tuesday, April 22 at 10:45 a.m., 50 years to the minute the 1964 World’s Fair opened. That same afternoon, the New York State Pavilion, for the first time in decades, will open to the public. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will be provided with hardhats and allowed to enter the Tent of Tomorrow to see and take pictures of the aging structure. Katz and Markey will also announce the World’s Fair Anniversary Festival that will take place at the park on Sunday, May 18.

According to a release from the Borough President’s Office, visitors to the one-day festival will be able to enjoy food and live entertainment and see World’s Fair memorabilia from 50 and 75 years ago. Events and a website dedicated to them created by the Queens Tourism Council, a division of the Queens Economic Development Corp., will also be announced. The World’s Fair A n niversar y Committee, made up of the Borough President’s Office, the New York Mets, the Queens Chamber of Com merce a nd nea rly a dozen other organizations, isn’t the only group dedicated to honoring the landmark anniversary. People for the Pavilion, the preservationist group aimed at saving the New York State Pavilion, also has plans to commemorate the World’s Fair. In addition to sitting on Katz’s newly formed task force dedicated to the pavilion, the group, made up of Salmaan Khan and Matthew Silva, recently announced an April social media-based photography contest that anyone visiting the park can enter. According to a People for the Pavilion press release, exact details still need to be hammered out, but prizes will be given out

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Party like it’s 1964 at Flushing Meadows

The rusting New York State Pavilion, seen in January, will play host to some of the celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964-65 World’s Fair this spring. The iconic Tent of PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA Tomorrow will open to the public for three hours on April 22. to those who take and post the best pictures of the rusting icon to Instagram, a popular photo-sharing website. The group also repeated calls for more people to join their cause. Khan and Silva said in the release they are actively seeking a communications and web design expert to help manage the group’s presence on the Internet.

Those interested in joining the group are asked to email either info@thehighline.org or info@nyspavilion.org. People for the Pavilion co-founders Khan and Silva are continuing their mission to preserve the iconic structures even after the untimely death of 29-year-old cofounder Christian Doran as a result of a Q severe asthma attack on Feb 8.

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Teacher says she was harassed in school Shaunte Penniston claims principal made advances and threatened her by Tess McRae and Domenick Rafter Associate Editor / Editor

Shaunte Penniston was excited for her interview to be a special education teacher at PS 15 in Springf ield Gardens. She arrived at the school and met with principal Antonio K’Tori and was invited to work as a teacher beginning on February 27, 2012. According to Penniston, that’s when the problems started. She claims during the week before classes would start, K’Tori, having known that Penniston had previously been married, entered her classroom and asked in a “flirtatious tone” if she was ever planning to get married again. “He told me that we would be spending a lot of time with one another after school hours and that I shouldn’t get too close to certain teachers while I was working here,” Penniston said. On the first day of school, Penniston said, K’Tori made an advance at her again by stopping a student in the hall and telling the child that she was pretty and asking if the student agreed. “He also told me that he had the power to make my time there miserable but if I did what I was supposed to, I’d be fine,” she said. The alleged advances continued and Penniston said she rebuffed each one. At the end of the year, K’Tori issued her a “D” or “doubtful” rating in her year-end review. “He had never even sat in on one of my classes,” Penniston said. “There is no way he could have known what was going on in my class.” Having since left PS 15, Penniston filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education and K’Tori for sexual harassment. “When I wouldn’t take him up on his advances, he began threatening me,” she said. “And he had several teachers on his side, some of whom were romantically involved with him, who did everything he asked of them.” The teacher claimed that in June 2012 K’Tori threw

Shaunte Penniston, a seasoned special education teacher, said PS 15 Principal Antonio K’Tori harassed her throughout a PHOTO BY TESS MCRAE school semester. paper at her and in March 2012, in the presence of lead instructional specialist Renee Holstein and guidance counselor Eileen Ruzzolino, he said Penniston had no power because “she is a woman and that he had all the power because he is a man.” Penniston’s lawsuit against K’Tori and the DOE was filed July 29, 2013. Vincent White, one of the attorneys

handling Penniston’s case, said the lawsuit is still in the discovery phase, which can go on for more than a year and a half. That period involves gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. White, who is part of the Jackson Heights-based law firm White, Ricotta & Marks, which deals with legal issues involving the workplace, said cases like Penniston’s are not uncommon, but that “in her case, it’s pretty extreme.” White said the problem goes beyond the principal to the entire administration right up to the DOE, which he says is complicit. “They forge this little kingdom inside the DOE and they think they can do what they want,” he said. “There are laws, and they have to be followed.” Several years ago, the DOE, which reportedly called K’Tori “arrogant” and “self-centered,” unsuccessfully tried to fire him. The department would not respond to requests to comment on the principal or Penniston’s lawsuit. While still employed at PS 15, Penniston went to District 29’s representative to the United Federation of Teachers, Joyce Schwartz, in June 2012. Two months later Schwartz and Penniston met with UFT special representative Sharon Ripley and Rona Frasier, director of the UFT’s Queens office. The three union officials were not surprised by the allegations and the lawsuit alleges that they knew Penniston’s looks were K’Tori’s “type.” Penniston requested a transfer from PS 15, saying that she was concerned for her safety. Frasier made a phone call on her behalf and later returned to the meeting to say the transfer request was denied, Penniston said. The reps also informed her of further steps she could take toward ending the situation. Penniston returned to PS 15 and received her assignments one week after the meeting. “I’m bringing this forward because I don’t want this happening to another teacher and I want to be able to teach again,” Penniston said. “He took away that part of my life and I want that back. I love teaching, I always have, but what he did really had an affect on me.” No one at PS 15, including K’Tori, would comment on Q the matter.

Bill would cost you 10 cents per bag Goal is to reduce environmental impact of thin plastic ones given out at stores by Peter C. Mastrosimone For the latest news visit qchron.com

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A bill designed to protect the environment and reduce the city’s waste disposal costs by discouraging the use of paper and plastic bags by shoppers is back on the City Council’s agenda, after failing to pass committee last year. The measure would force stores to charge most customers 10 cents per bag, and is meant to encourage shoppers to use recyclable ones instead. Although the fee would be applied to both paper and plastic bags, the main goal is to cut down on the latter because of the damage they do. People using funds from public assistance programs would be exempt. Backers say New Yorkers use 5.2 billion plastic bags a year, with most not recycled, and that it costs the city about $10 million to ship 100,000 pounds of used bags to landfills. Many wind up flying around loose on the streets, clogging storm drains and thus contributing to water and sewage overflows that

further tax the environment, they say. Authored by Council members Brad Lander (D-Brooklyn) and Margaret Chin (D-Manhattan), the measure has 17 co-sponsors, just about twice as many as it did last year. Its text remains unchanged. Similar laws in other cities have reduced plastic bag use by as much as 90 percent, the bill’s supporters said. Washington, DC imposes a 10-cent tax on bags, while Los Angeles and San Francisco have banned them outright. Mayor Bloomberg sought a tax on them several years ago, but could not get the required state legislative approval. Among the bill’s supporters in Queens is Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), the majority leader. “Plastic bags account for 250 tons of trash every single day in our City,” Van Bramer said in an emailed statement. “This is a common sense and green piece of legislation that reduces waste and saves taxpayer dollars.”

On the other side of the proposal is Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park). “Plainly speaking, the plastic bag fee is just another back door tax that I cannot support,” Ulrich said, also via email. “My constituents already pay enough in taxes, fines and fees and don’t need the city thinking of more ways to take away their hard earned money.” Jim Calvin, president of the New York Association of Convenience Stores, declined to comment before seeing the bill. The New York League of Conservation Voters was glad to issue a statement in support. “This legislation will dramatically reduce the use of polluting plastic bags and attack a persistent environmental problem — without costing taxpayers a single penny,” said Marcia Bystryn, the NYLCV president. “Experience has shown this innovative, market-based approach works wonders in other cities and it Q will work in New York City too.”

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The Brooklyn-based group CLASH, or Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, said Tuesday it is suing to overturn the city’s new law restricting electronic cigarette use the same way it controls conventional smoking. The legal theory behind the suit is that the city acted improperly in adding e-cigarettes to its existing Smoke-Free Air Act last December, because the SFAA is explicitly designed to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Since e-cigarettes do not emit smoke, but instead water vapor, their addition to the law violates the “one-subject rule” in the state Constitution and City Charter, which restricts legislation to only one matter, the plaintiffs contend. The bill adding e-cigarettes to the SFAA was passed Dec. 13 and signed into law by then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg Dec. 30. The battery-powered devices contain nicotene but not tobacco. Proponents say they are a safer alternative to cigarettes and can help people quit, while opponents say they can normalize smoking and lure youth into the habit. “Bloomberg’s Health Commissioner Thomas Farley’s own testimony during hearings affirmed that there is no scientific evidence whatsoever that concludes that the vapor in e-cigs is harmful to bystanders, demonstrating it is in direct conflict with the purpose of the SFAA,” plaintiff and e-cig advocate Russell Wishtart said in announcing the suit, which was filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan. Q

Healthcare signup deadline March 31 Those lacking health insurance are reminded that they must sign up for a plan by March 31 or possibly face a financial penalty under the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. There are exceptions, however. According to New York State of Health, the ACA program here, “People who have qualifying life events (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, etc.) will be able to apply after 3/31.”

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Ice Jewelry: where the owners can relate to their clients

Can’t anybody here take this survey? The Mets have come a long way in the 52 years since their amateurish first season, when frustrated manager Casey Stengel famously said that he looked at the bench and asked himself, “Can’t anybody here play this game?” But alas, the Amazin’s still can’t beat out those Damn Yankees in popularity, even here in their home borough of Queens. Among Queens residents who are interested in major league baseball, 50 percent said their favorite team is the Yankees, while 43 percent picked the Mets, according to a new survey by Quinnipiac University. The Bronx Bombers were the top choice in every borough, and were favored by 61 percent of residents citywide, compared to 27 percent for the Mets. The Boston Red Sox came in third place citywide, picked by 3 percent. Among their fans is of course hizzoner the mayor, but that gentleman also eats pizza with a knife and fork, so baseball isn’t the only area where he stands a Q bit apart from most of his constituents.

Cuomo leads GOP’s man Gov. Cuomo still has a commanding lead over his only announced Republican challenger, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, but not quite as much as he did before, according to a poll by the Siena Research Institute. Democrat Cuomo is favored over Astorino 61-26 percent, the survey said, down from 64-22 percent last month, before the GOPer Q had formally announced his candidacy. — compiled by Peter C. Mastrosimone

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WE PROVIDE CASH LOANS FOR AUTOS AND MOTORCYCLES! they treat everything like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said. In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, watches Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went into and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also offers instant cash an unassuming gold buying and cash loan shop on loans for jewelry and eBay selling services. Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 offer on her ring Their cash loans program is straightforward and from another area shop, but was looking to get a simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who better deal. In what may be viewed as poor business has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg acumen, she told her new prospective buyer what said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to her previous offer was. Still, after examining her buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. piece, he offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re “...because that’s what it was worth.” talking about and we respect that.” The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for cash For those who are less Internet-savvy or just don’t in today’s economy is something that Arthur Elias have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying offers a convenient and Edward Goldberg can relate to firsthand, eBay sales service. If what a customer has isn’t an having been laid off from their jobs in jewelry item that Ice Jewelry Buying would purchase, like manufacturing. They understand that people get a handbag or antique furniture, they can help find into situations where they just need a little cash fast a buyer on their eBay store. Elias consults with the to make the bills and Ice Jewelry Buying Service customer to find a target price hopes to help out in the most STORE HOURS and let the Internet auctioneers honest way they can. handle the rest. “For this, I like to think we’re MON.-FRI. 11am - 7pm For anyone who has ever doing the community a service,” SAT. 10am - 6pm SUN. by Appointment dealt with the hassle of selling Elias said. “We’re in the business of helping people who are in a tough icejewelrybuyingservice.com and shipping an item on eBay — all the forms involved in setting spot. They can come to our store up a user and paypal account, the 10-15 percent fee and know that we can educate them on what they that Ice Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is have and we’ll give them what their items are worth. really a bargain deal. When that woman told me her previous offer, it made “At the end of the day, I just want people to feel me wonder how many times this happens — how comfortable doing business with us. People have many people who really need that money get taken this conception of gold buying stores as these slimy advantage of?” places with slimy people, and they’re typically right. Elias opened his Rego Park shop with Goldberg But we want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to in 2009, and already they’re seeing a lot of repeat see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in their customers and referrals. This is a sign to them that counter for $800. We don’t do that.” they’re doing something right — the pawn business Ice Jewelr y Buying Ser vice is located at typically deals in one-time transactions but Elias is 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of operation determined to break that mold, building a reputation are Monday-Friday from 11 am to 7:00 pm and on trust. Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday – private “Everyone around here is buying gold these days; appoinments are available. Call for more information you can go into the barber shop down the road and Q (718) 830-0030. sell your jewelry. The problem with all these places is

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BASKETBALL SJU women bow out St. John’s men’s of NCAA tournament ST. JOHN’S

hoops: a year in review by Christopher Barca Reporter

The madness of the NCAA tournament never fails to fuel the discussion over which one of our generation’s legendary coaches is the greatest and which superstar player was the most dominant. We can discuss Kemba Walker’s jump shot or Jim Boeheim’s famous 2-3 zone defense, but at the end of the day, winning is always the defining criteria. In the 1980s, it was St. John’s coach Lou Carnesecca and star player Chris Mullin at the forefront of these arguments. But for the last decade, St. John’s has often been forgotten. The program that was once a powerhouse has become a perennial underachiever in recent years, and the Red Storm’s recent run of disappointing seasons is not helping the school’s shrinking national notoriety when it comes to basketball. This season could have helped swing the school’s momentum back towards being a program to be reckoned with. After all, the dynamic duo of D’Angelo Harrison and JaKarr Sampson were returning for their junior and sophomore seasons, respectively, and coach Steve Lavin had successfully recruited Rysheed Jordan, a do-it-all guard from Philadelphia, to join the program. And early into this season’s schedule, the Johnnies looked like a team that could make noise in the postseason. They won four of the first five games and sat at 9-3 through their first 12 contests, with two losses being tight ones to Syracuse and Wisconsin. Harrison, who was suspended for the last few games of 2012 for his poor attitude, had turned the page and proved to be one of the more elite scorers in the Big East conference. Sampson was consistently producing on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, while Jordan was proving to be a reliable piece of the puzzle despite being just a freshman as well. But when I look back on the year and wonder why St. John’s failed to make the NCAA tournament for the third straight season, the ugly two-week stretch of basketball in early January sticks out as the reason why. The Red Storm dropped five straight games between New Year’s Eve and Jan. 16, including a blowout 77-60 loss to Georgetown, where the Johnnies found themselves down by 30 in the second half, and a heartbreaking 84-83 loss in double overtime to eventual Big East tournament champion Providence. Despite the Red Storm’s 10-8 finish against league opponents, the hole they dug for themselves proved to be too big to climb out of and into the NCAA tournament. Give the Red Storm credit for trying to right the ship, though. They ripped off nine wins in 10 games from Jan. 18 to Feb. 18, knocking off powerful Creighton twice in the process. But consecutive backbreaking losses to Villanova and Xavier in late February and a

The Red Storm lose to top-seeded Tennessee after beating USC by Christopher Barca Reporter

Former St. John’s forward JaKarr Sampson, left, poses with coach Steve Lavin on Tuesday. PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS

loss to Providence in the first round of the Big East tournament effectively killed the Red Storm’s hopes of competing for a title. An inexcusable loss in the first round of the NIT last week aside, 2013-14 can be viewed as a successful one for important players like Harrison and Jordan. Harrison averaged 17.5 points and five rebounds per game while shooting a solid 37 percent from three-point range. His play and his attitude took a tremendous step up this season, and it would be fair to expect an even better senior year from him. Despite his lack of gaudy statistics, Jordan proved, especially towards the end of the season, that he’s capable of being a vital piece to a team desperate for a reliable point guard. Sampson won’t be there to catch passes from Jordan, however, as the sophomore announced Tuesday he will leave school to enter the NBA Draft in June. I can’t fault him for chasing his dream of playing in the NBA and earning those big pay checks, but the idea of him being a first or even early second round pick (and earning the money and playing time along with being picked that high) is lunacy to me. While he was a fine player in Lavin’s system, Sampson could have used at least one more year of fine-tuning at St. John’s and entered the 2015 or 2016 draft with sharper skills and maybe some postseason success. A Red Storm team without Sampson suddenly has a glaring hole that the stabilizing sophomore once filled. Lavin hasn’t signed a talented recruit yet and there appear to be no effective internal solutions. Lavin hinted at using a more guard-oriented system next year, and with its two best players being guards, it may just work. As the basketball season ends, I want to thank everyone who followed along with me this winter. I’ll see you all in October for Q another year of St. John’s hoops!

“She’s one of the few players I’ve ever seen that looks like she is guarded and then a second later she is open,” Tartamella said. “Aliyyah has the chance to become one of, if not the most talented player we have ever had in the program.” The Red Storm did manage to get Tartamella his first NCAA tournament win this year before falling to Tennessee. While Handford’s 27 points certainly helped lead St. John’s past the University of Southern California in the first round on Saturday, it was senior captain Brianna Brown who buried a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Johnnies a 71-68 victory, their last one of the season. It was Brown’s only made basket of the game, but it was arguably the biggest shot of her successful career at St. John’s. “Honestly, when I shot it I wasn’t really thinking anything,” Brown said. “It happened to be the big one.” Red Storm fans can expect another solid season in 2014-15, as the Johnnies will only lose three players, Brown, Keylantra Langley and Eugeneia McPherson, to graduation this year. Handford paired with freshman Aaliyah Lewis and junior Amber Thompson should make for a solid core of talent Tartamella can build around, so don’t be surprised to see the Johnnies back in the big dance one year from now. The only question is how far Q can they advance.

For the fifth consecutive season, the St. John’s University women’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament, earning the right to compete for a championship in postseason play. For the second straight year, they didn’t stick around at the big dance very long. With a trip to their second Sweet 16 in the last three years on the line, the Red Storm drew the difficult task of squaring off with the top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers on their home court in the Round of 32 on Monday. There would be no shocking upset, as the Johnnies fell to the Lady Vols 67-51, ending the Red Storm’s season. St. John’s didn’t go down without a fight, however. The Red Storm found themselves down 39-35 at halftime, well within striking distance of their favored opponent. Star guard Aliyyah Handford, who set a school record for points as a sophomore this year, nailed two free throws with 17 minutes left in the contest to tie the game at 39, but Tennessee went on an 18-4 run midway through the second half to tip the scales in its favor permanently. The Red Storm ended the 2013-14 season, Joe Tartamella’s second as head coach, with a 23-11 record, the team’s best since 2011, when St. John’s, led by former coach and current University of Michigan head woman Kim Barnes Arico, last made the Sweet 16. The 23 wins in 2013 is a five-victory improvement over last year, when St. John’s lost in double overtime to Dayton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Carnesecca Arena, the Red Storm’s home court. “There’s a reason [the Volunteers] are a number one seed, but I’m so proud of these kids who fought until the end to get to this point,” Ta r t a mella said af ter the game. “From where we started to where we are now, I couldn’t be prouder.” Handford scored 23 of the Red Storm’s 51 points, her 11th game of more than 20 points this season, while adding four rebounds. No other St. John’s player scored in double digits. The All-Big East First Team selectee finished the year with 567 total points and she should be an St. John’s sophomore Aliyyah Handford drives to the basket even more dynamic player during the Red Storm’s game against Tennessee on Monday. when next season begins in The Johnnies lost to the Lady Vols 67-51. the fall. PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS

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FBI raids Scarboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Albany, district offices Feds seek proof of per diem expenses by Michael Gannon Editor

The FBI on Wednesday afternoon launched simultaneous raids on the Albany and Jamaica offices of Assemblyman Bill Scarborough (D-Jamaica). Paul Holstein, spokesman for the bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Albany office, confirmed that agents executed two warrants. Scarborough said agents also searched his home and Albany hotel room. Scarboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding is that he is being investigated by U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern District for alleged abuse of his Assembly per diem expenses. A law enforcement source did tell the Chronicle that the raids were part of an ongoing investigation, but provided no details as to the scope. Assembly members are allowed travel and lodging expenses, known as per diems, for each day they are in Albany to attend to legislative business. The Daily News reported Wednesday that Scarborough claimed the highest

total in the state for 2012, with $33,986. Scarborough said he has consulted with an attorney, and after Wednesday did not intend to discuss the matter publicly until it is resolved. The assemblyman said a list he was provided by FBI agents indicate a misunderstanding of how the Assemblyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voucher system works. He said one example is when he taught classes at Brooklyn College two days a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would teach from 5 p.m. until about 6:30, go back home and pack for Albany,â&#x20AC;? he said, arriving back at the capital late in the evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m claiming Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in Albany when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in Brooklyn, but my understanding is if you spend the night in Albany you are allowed to claim it,â&#x20AC;? he said. Scarborough has served in the Assembly since 1994. He is chairman of the Committee on Small Business, and once served as district manager for CommuniQ ty Board 12.

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The medical community has known for years that art can be beneficial for patients suffering from various forms of mental illness. But officials at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center have taken it a step further, taking several pieces created in the last year and putting them on display for the hospital community and the public in its neighborhood of the Van Wyck Expressway. Michelle Hololob, a creative arts therapist at the hospital, said the 50 pieces put on display between March 17 and 21 in the main lobby were created by patients who had been admitted to the psychiatric unit in the last year. She also said patients are mostly receptive to the idea of displaying their work. “Art is an expressive outlet,” she said, explaining that a drawing, sketch or painting can give therapists some insight to help their charges. This year’s theme — “Me” — was suggested by hospital Creative Arts Therapist Heather Grey. “We encouraged them to create pictures of how they saw themselves,” Hololob said. The media included pencil, paint, ink and crayon. There also were two collages that were group efforts. One of the patients, a professional artist, submitted works in acrylic pant and the tricky medium of watercolor paint. They were displayed on wooden easels that the hospital’s engineering department craf ted last year when off icials were

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Creative Ar ts Therapist Michelle Hololob shown with creations of numerous Jamaica Hospital Medical Center patients in an art exhibit titled “Me.” The second annual exhibit ran between March 17 and March 21, and is part of patient therapy. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON struggling with just how to display their patients’ creations. Most of the works showed faces; some more than one. Another showed a chick in various stages of development within its egg before breaking free. “We weren’t really aiming this at the arts community as much as the hospital and neighborhood communities,” Hololob said. She said the grand unveiling on March 17 was fairly well-attended, and that even a former patient or two came by to see their works on display. One of the collages was a large collection of faces taken from pictures in magazines and glossy ad circulars. The aim of that work was to show something reflecting not only the composition of the patient population but the diversity of Queens. “We do have the most diverse county in Q the country,” Hololob said.

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While Long Island City’s water“We wanted to be a part of this front has rapidly morphed into a new Long Island City but we wanted metropolis for art lovers, foodies to keep the old Long Island City too,” and young families, other parts of Shawn Dougherty, a French-trained the neighborhood have experienced chef and co-owner of Crescent Grill, a much slower metamorphosis. said. “What we were hoping for is Dutch Kills, just a couple of miles to get a warehouse-type building east of Hunters Point, is still in tranand bring some new aspects, some sition. Luxury hotels stand tall on modern aspects and some old asthe same block as empty warehouspects together to create an upscale es and high-rise apartment buildings yet casual environment.” have yet to outnumber the twoThe use of warehouses for restauIn Dutch Kills, rants or galleries is a common trend family homes that are packed onto a fusion of a single street. in Brooklyn and Western Queens. On a rainy Wednesday evening, all gallery and eatery Crescent Grill doesn’t shove the rugthe homes and businesses are dark, gedness of the building down visiby Tess McRae except the warm light and sounds of tors’ throats whereas other venues laughter, scraping silverware and clinking wine try too hard to remind people that they are in glasses from the Crescent Grill, a newly opened what used to be a rundown building. eatery and gallery at 38-40 Crescent St. in Long The pallete is simple but warm. Track lighting Island City. continued on page 41

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boro EXHIBITS Global Art Project for Peace Exhibition and The Potter’s Wheel Artists Exhibit: “Off the Wall,” Austin’s Ale House, 82-70 Austin St., Kew Gardens, Apr. 2-22; opening reception Wed. Apr. 2, 6-10 p.m. Contact: (718) 849-3939.

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G Tarts & bake sale, Rosary & Altar Society of the Church of the Holy Child Jesus, school auditorium, 111-02 86 Ave., Richmond Hill, Saturday, Apr. 5, 9 a.m-6 p.m.; Sunday, Apr. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach Cleanup, with New York Cares Day Spring, Saturday, Apr. 12

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.

“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: Bonnie Thompson Dixon (718) 709-0390, bonnie@maplegrovecenter.org.

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“The Gemini Killer,” Theatre Time Productions, The Colonial Church of Bayside, 54-02 217 St., Friday, Apr. 4 & Saturdays, Mar. 29, Apr. 5 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 3 p.m. $16 adults, $14 seniors. Contact: (347) 358-8102. 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. Info: secrettheatre.org.

MUSIC Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill, Spring Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114 St., Sunday, Mar. 30, 3 p.m. $15, $12 seniors/students/advance. Reception to follow. Info: richmondhillny.com.

LECTURE Talking About History, “Poking Fun: Political Puns and Social Satire in the Genre Paintings of William Sidney Mount,” York College, 94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd., Room 4D01, Jamaica, Thursday, Mar. 27, 12 p.m. Presented by King Manor Museum, and Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan. Free, RSVP recommended. Contact: (718) 206-0545, ext. 13, programs@kingmanor.org.

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DANCE Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Moscow Festival Ballet, Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside, Sunday, Mar. 30, 3 p.m. Tickets: QPAC Box Office (718) 631-6311, qcc.cuny.edu/qpac/boxoffice.asp.

CLASSES English & ESOL/Civics Class, Flushing Jewish Community Council, two locations: Sheba USA, 72-32 Broadway, Jackson Heights, starting Wednesday, Mar. 19, 6-9 p.m.; ongoing classes, 43-43 Bowne St., Flushing, 6-8 p.m. Intermediate & advanced ESOL, Mon-Thu. 9:15 a.m-12:15 & 1-3 p.m. Register: (718) 463-0434.

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THEATER Defensive driving courses, Holy Family Parish, 175-20 74 Ave., Flushing, Saturday, Mar. 29, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. $45 pp. Contact/register: (631) 360-9720. New Orsogna Athletic Club, 45-09 Ditmars Blvd., Friday, Mar. 28, 9:30 a.m.,$40 pp, pizza/soda included. Contact/register: (917) 992-4085. DJ classes, Mainline, 218-12 Hillside Ave., Queens Village, 1st & 2nd week of every month starting in April. Once a week, four sessions, classes in beat mixing and MC techniques. Call: (718) 479-4848. Regents review classes, Maspeth Town Hall, 53-37 72 St. Register now for classes in June in: integrated algebra, geometry, global history & geography, living environment/biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, U.S. history & government, algebra 1, algebra 2/ trig. Contact: (718) 335-6049, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Flower & Macro Photography with H. David Stein, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, Saturday, Mar. 29, 1-3:30 p.m. $10 advance registration required (limited to 12 people). Contact: (718) 886-3800, ext. 230, queensbotanical.org.

KIDS/TEENS After-School Environmental Science Enrichment Program, Eastern Queens Alliance, Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center, 149-20 Springfield Lane, Rosedale, begins Monday, Mar. 31. Ten-week series of hands-on science workshops focusing on wetland and estuaries meets Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m., thru June 14. Ages 8-12, $8 per session, $21 per week. Contact: (347) 824-2301, info@easternqueensalliance.org or eqa-ippc.com/science-in-the-park.html. Drama workshop, Poppenhusen Institute, 11404 14th Rd., College Point, Saturdays, Apr. 5-June 28, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 8-12 with instructor Lisa LaGrande. Free, pre-registration required. Contact: (718) 358-0067. Children’s carnival, Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park, Saturdays,

Apr. 5, 12 & Sundays, Apr. 6, 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $11 pp (includes all rides). Contact: (718) 347-FARM, queensfarm.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.

COMMUNITY International Day, 34th annual event at Archbishop Molloy High School, 83-53 Manton St., Briarwood, Sunday, Mar. 30, doors open at 1:30 p.m. $10 pp, $5 kids (10 & under). Info: molloyhs.org. Hillcrest Jewish Center Open House, 183-02 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows, Sunday, Mar. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Light kosher lunch at 11 a.m., Make your own sundaes at 1 p.m. Contact/RSVP: (718) 380-4145, info@hillcrestjc.org. E-Waste and Eyeglasses Spring Cleaning Recycling Day in Jackson Heights, sponsored by the Queens Pride Lions Club & Lower East Side Ecology Center, outside the U.S. Post Office, 37th Ave., between 78 & 79 sts, Sunday, Apr. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Beach Cleanup, with New York Cares Day Spring, Saturday, Apr. 12, 9:30 a.m.3 p.m. Volunteers wanted. Register: littoralsociety.org. Luncheon & fashion show, Queens County Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Marbella Restaurant, Best Western, 220-33 Northern Blvd., Bayside, Saturday, Apr. 5, 12 p.m. Info: (516) 437-7038. Grocery bingo, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, 69-07 Cooper Ave., Glendale, Sunday, Mar. 30, 1:15 p.m. Call: (718) 456-5292.

St. Josaphat Leisure Club bus to Empire City Casino, St. Josaphat Church, 34-32 210 St., Bayside, Thursday, Mar. 27, bus leaves at 9 a.m., leaves casino at 4 p.m. $25. Register: Joy (917) 921-7631. Community Healthcare Network Enrollment Drive, Long Island City Health Center, 36-11 21 St., Saturday, Mar. 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free, ages 18 and over. Contact: Kate Mammolito (212) 545-2400, kmammolito@chnnyc.org. Blood pressure screening, Grace Lutheran Church, 103-15 Union Tpke., Forest Hills, Sunday, Mar. 30, 9-10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Free. Living with Sickle Cell, by the Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation, 217-03 Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, Sunday, Mar. 30, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Guest speaker: William Molette. Info: (718) 810-1000. Legal seminar, Emblem Health Neighborhood Care Facility, 206-20 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights, Saturday, Apr. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Learn about wills, trusts, identity theft, caregiving. Free. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Delta Beta Zeta Chapter. Queens Artists Slam, Queens Council on the Arts’ 3rd Space, 37-11 35 Ave., entrance on 37 St., Astoria, Friday, Apr. 4, 7-9 p.m. Multidisciplinary artists performance, $5. RSVP: queenscouncilarts. org/queens-variety-slam/admission. Free Posters & Signing, Big Wave Surf Pro Will Skudin, with Jeff Anthony & TJ Gumiela, Breakwaters Surf Shop, 67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverne. Learn about Skudin Surf, free BBQ, $50 off full-week camp registration. Info: (516) 3183993, skudinsurf.com.

FLEA MARKETS Sidewalk flea market, St. Benedict the Moor Church, Merrick Blvd. at 110th Ave., every Saturday, begins Mar. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors welcome. Contact: (718) 332-0026. Spring flea market/craft fair, Our Lady of Hope, Eliot Avenue at 71 St., Middle Village, Saturday, Apr. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spring rummage sale, United Methodist Church of South Richmond Hill, 112-14 107 Ave., Friday-Saturday, Apr. 4-5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call: (718) 843-4841.

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On your Marx, get set, laugh! by Michael Gannon

Broadway; of his brothers; their classic movies; entertainment luminaries such as Groucho Marx has inspired countless W.C. Fields and Charlie Chaplin; and Marimitators. But when Frank Ferrante takes garet Dumont, the wealthy, stuffy, longthe stage in “An Evening with Groucho,” suffering society matron in several Marx he brings something more than the big Brothers films who always loved Groucho’s cigar, greasepaint character despite moustache and the being the constant ever-present quips target of his goldand wisecracks. digging marriage His fascination proposals and When: March 28 at 2 p.m.; began in childhood. wicked, irreverent March 29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; “I was watching verbal volleys. March 30 at 3 p.m. ‘A Day at the Races’ Ferrante interWhere: Queens Theatre and it exhilarated acts with the 14 United Nations Ave. South me,” he said. “I audience extenFlushing Meadows Corona Park l a ug h e d u n t i l I sively, calling on cried. I think the his background in Tickets: queenstheatre.org reason was that he improvisational (718) 760-0064 was so irreverent. It theater and was anarchy, freecomedy. dom. I think that He also includes was what was so appealing to a shy 9-year- some of Marx’s famous songs, including old kid. ... He would say anything to any- “Hooray for Captain Spaulding” from “Anione. It was exciting.” mal Crackers (1930) and “Lydia, the TatThe show, which Ferrante wrote, fea- tooed Lady” from “At the Circus“ (1939). tures, in classic Groucho mode, stories of Ferrante has done the show on PBS and on their early days in vaudeville and on stage in London’s West End. editor

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“Part of my mission is to garner the same laughs as if he was working live in 1934,” Ferrante said. “I try to make it close to what he would have come up with.” He said his coming Queens performances are a fitting tribute to the borough. “The Marx Brothers’ first two films for Paramount, ‘The Cocoanuts’ and ‘Animal Crackers,’ were both filmed in their Astoria studios,” he said.

A California native, Ferrante would later meet his idol. Later, when studying acting at USC, he was discovered by Groucho’s son, Arthur, who cast him in 1986 as the great comic in his play “Groucho: A Life in Revue.” The role won Ferrante a 1987 New York Theatre World Award as Outstanding New Talent. Marx died 37 years ago, but his movies, continued on on page page 43 00 continued

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John Zwerenz invites you into the ‘Autumn Rain’ by Tess McRae qboro editor

Many musicians are out to be the next big thing, to create a sound never heard before and be as innovative and influential as possible. Like any art, music is constantly evolving. But for Ridgewood resident John Lars Zwerenz, music is best when it goes back to its roots. “Ever since the time of Beethoven, classical music and western music in general has become more and more dissonant, that is to say, less melodic and harmonic,” Zwerenz said. “Rock’s current, most prevalent presentations are sadly bereft of melody and harmony and rely on merely beat for expression.” That is why for his new album, “Autumn Rain,” Zwerenz revisited traditional harmonies. “... my goal, prior to composing and recording, was to capture ‘on tape’ a new music which was inspired by the traditional harmonies of preWagnerian music, such as was Bach’s,

Mozart’s and Handel’s. I would return to those sounds and confirm them. I would use different genres to do so: pop, ballads, rock and classical. All these genres are represented on ‘Autumn Rain.’” For all the complex thought Zwerenz put behind the album’s concept, the tracks are fairly easy to listen to. The lyrics and melodies are simple. But Zwerenz layers his voice on numerous tracks to create almost a cathedral choir-like sound that can be distracting and muddle the song from time to time as in the album title track, but holds up in other songs like “Hello Elaine” and “Wonderful Girl.” “When in the studio, as I was with this record, to not take advantage of multiple tracks and harmonies would have diminished the musical effect of these songs,” Zwerenz said of the vocal layering. “This record was conceived and developed much in the manner of an opera, that is, it builds up from solo melodies to multiple ones, in the songs, and as a whole record.”

Though he said the choice was not conscious, there is a clear influence from the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” era. Zwerenz in no way sounds like he is mimicking or attempting to be the next John Lennon but gives the impression of using parts of their sound with his own. When asked if other parts of a song, like lyrics and tone, can be put to the forefront to create a specific sound or message, Zwerenz stood by his philosophy. “Such noise devoid of tonal essentials would be a perversion, not a sub-genre of music, classical, rock or otherwise.” He added that he does not feel contemporary musicians have successfully “gotten it right,” which is why he feels his a lbum is so important. “Autumn Rain” is set to be released on April 1 and Zwerenz will perform live later in the spring on Jamaica Bay and other parts of John Zwerenz playing guitar and performing one of his Q COURTESY PHOTO singles in his Ridgewood residence. the city.

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Pairing the new and old LIC with good food and art continued from page page 00 37 continued from quiets the bright colors used on the walls and makes for an intimate atmosphere without making it impossible to read the menu. Dougherty owns the restaurant with his brother Dan, who has lived in Long Island City since 1987. Dan is a big collector of art, specifically art by neighborhood artists, which led to the pairing of Crescent Grill and Dougherty Gallery. “Dan is a huge collector of Long Island City artists,” Dougherty said. “He has a lot of good, lifelong friends, and instead of saying we want to sponsor some artists and hang up their work like other restaurants do to get out of buying art, we dedicate a gallery space to show local works.” The process of obtaining the space wasn’t very easy. The brothers were looking at a number of spaces, including one on Vernon Boulevard in the very developed Hunters Point area. “When we heard Dutch Kills, I didn’t know what to think,” Dougherty said. “I remember visiting my brother and getting off the train here and there being women all along the block asking if I wanted a good time.” “We were both surprised by how much the area changed,” Dan Dougherty said. The Dougherty brothers wanted hospitality, good food and a good experience to be at the forefront of their business, an equation that almost always produces wonderful restaurants. The eatery/gallery even provides free shuttle service to a number of hotels and other nearby locations.

The staff is exceptionally cordial without coming off as overbearing and the polished wood floors complement the wooden bar where a Knicks game played on a flatscreen TV. The gallery is free to peruse before or after eating. The current exhibit, entitled “Beach Elements,” features shells, photographs and crustacean skeletons in shadow boxes. “We want art that is good but that is also relatable and not intimidating,” David Burgos, the gallery’s curator, said. The St. John’s University alum hopes to put on a number of shows throughout the year. “We want artists, who might otherwise not be given the opportunity to showcase their work, a place to give their art more visibility,” Burgos said. While the gallery provides wonderful art — some of which is available to purchase — the food is the headliner. Executive chef Milton Enriquez — a winner on Food Network’s show “Chopped” — heads the cooking staff. Warm corn bread and garlic bread squares — which melt on the tongue — tide visitors over as they mull over the menu, which features American cuisine with French and Italian influences. Though it could make for a perfectly suitable entree, the pappardelle pa sta is one of several delec table appetizers. The noodle dish is made with duck confit, small squares of butternut squash, sage, Brussels sprout leaves, cherry

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MACV LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/9/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 2572 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore, NY 11710. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation of MD & EET Management LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/06/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 168-38 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: any lawful activity.

MSSC, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/31/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JAMAVE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/8/09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 19748 Jamaica Ave., Queens, NY 11423. General Purpose.

Notice of formation of Kinetic and Innovative Rehabilitation, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/26/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2389 23rd Street, Apt. 2R, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LUXURY AUTO OF QUEENS BLVD., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/12/14. Office location: Queeens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Ste. 305, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MATIAS EXQUISITE TABLEWARE AND GIFTS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/24/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process Isabel Beatriz Gross, 79-04 149th Street, Suite 1J, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 3/12/14, bearing Index Number NC-000080-14/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) MICHAEL (Last) AVILA. My present name is (First) MIGUEL (Middle) IVAN (Last) AVILA AKA MIGUEL AVILA, AKA MIGUEL I. AVILA. My present address is 84-77 127 Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. My place of birth is BROOKLYN, NY. My date of birth is July 17, 1982.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NEXTQ LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/02/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, Bhaskar Paneri, 10913 110th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICES To Advertise Call 718-205-8000 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 377 VERNON AVE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on: 5/6/2008. Office located in KING. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the 377 Vernon Ave, LLC, 377 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Ammu LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/20/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Nazmus Zahangir, 8300 Talbot Street, Apt. 7H, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of 43-09 169th ST LLC. Art. of Org. filed w. Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/16/2013. Office loc: Queens. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 43-09 169th St, Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CHEM-CLEAN LEASING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/07/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 3367 55th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of A & W 7608 Realty, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 7608 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, NY 11421. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Clare Gaskins, Ph.D., LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 85-31 120th Street, Apt. 1E, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS – ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, Index No: 22215-10, M&T BANK, s/b/m MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, againstESTATE OF JUANITA A. HENDERSON a/k/a JUANITA HENDERSON; RONALD B. HENDERSON individually and in his capacity as Voluntary Administrator of the Estate of Juanita A. Henderson; DAWN M. GARRETT; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; CHERYL MURDAUGH HENDERSON, Defendants. SIRS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that upon the annexed Affirmation of attorneys for Plaintiff dated March 5, 2014, and upon all of the pleadings and proceedings had herein, LET, the heir-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 JUANITA A. HENDERSON, RONALD B. HENDERSON and DAWN M. GARRETT, deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, the undersigned will move this Court at the Centralized Motion Part, Room 25, to be held in and for the County of Queens, at the Supreme Courthouse thereof, Jamaica, New York on April 10, 2014, at 2:15 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be made and entered herein, amending the caption of this action to substitute the Estates of RONALD B. HENDERSON and DAWN M. GARRETT, in the place and stead of RONALD B. HENDERSON and DAWN M. GARRETT, appointing a temporary administrator for the Estates of JUANITA A. HENDERSON a/k/a JUANITA HENDERSON, RONALD B. HENDERSON and DAWN M. GARRETT, and allowing the plaintiff ninety (90) days from the entry to the Order granting plaintiff’s motion to serve the Temporary Administrator, SUFFICIENT REASON APPEARING THEREFOR, LET, service of a copy of this order be made by publication of said Order to Show Cause once in one (1) newspaper hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the said defendants’, heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distrubutees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successor in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, viz: in the published in Queens County, State of New York. Publication shall be completed on or before the 31st day of March, shall be deemed good and sufficient service. Additionally all appearing parties shall be served with a copy of the Order to Show Cause and all supporting papers, by certified mail, which service by certified mail shall be completed on or before the 31st day of March, shall be deemed good and sufficient service. ENTER: 3/10/2014 ___ /s/ _Hon.Leonard Livote __ J.S.C.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ALG INNOVATIONS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 154-63 Riverdale Drive, Beechhurst, New York 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CLZ PAINT & DESIGN, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/04/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF D AND D DRUG REALTY COMPANY LLC. App. for Auth. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/11/14. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/10/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Dominick D’Alleva, 21-51 42nd St., Astoria, NY 11105. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EM MANAGEMENT NYC, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/08/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Deidra Mellis/ Michael Mellis, 32-56 49th Street, Long Island City, New York 11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of AMERICAN OAK, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/07/14. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Robert Recca, 2357 51st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: CROWN J MANAGEMENT, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/25/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Eddie W Yu, 3100 Zinnia Court, Plano, TX 75075. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EAGER EAGLES CHILD CARE ACADEMY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/27/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Sherene Joseph, Apt. 1A, 21040 Grand Central Parkway, Queens Village, NY 11427. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FREEDOM SOLUTIONS AND INVESTING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/13/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Eugene Gonzalez, 189-14 45th Rd., Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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

SUPREME COURT-QUEENS COUNTY- MARILOU S. MARTIN and ROBERT ABAD as Sole heir of VIOLET M. ABAD vs. MARIA CARMELITA M. CASTANEDA Index No.: 25640 /2004Pursuant to Judgment of Partition and Sale dated April 13, 2010 and Order Appointing Referee ZENITH THERESA TAYLOR, ESQ. dated March 20, 2013 and Order Substituting Referee MARTHA TAYLOR, ESQ. dated January 17, 2014 auction in Courtroom # 25 of Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY on Friday May 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. prem k/a 85-09 Kendrick Place, Jamaica, NY. Said property located at the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Kendrick Road, (formerly Pembroke Road) with the easterly side of Mayfield Road, (Kendrick Road being also known as Kendrick Place); northerly along the easterly side of Mayfield Road, 72.34 feet; easterly 97.42 feet to a point distant 86.91 feet northerly from the northerly side of Kendrick Road; southerly 86.91 feet to a point in the northerly side of Kendrick Road, distant 114.06 feet easterly from the point of beginning measured along said northerly side of Kendrick Road; westerly along the northerly side of Kendrick Road, 114.06 feet to the point or place of beginning, said premises known as 85-09 Kendrick Place, Jamaica, NY Sold subject to Terms and Conditions of filed Order and Terms of Sale. MARTHA TAYLOR, Referee, LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT SCHWEBER, P.C., 250 West 57th Street, Suite 1216, New York, NY 10107 Attys. for Plaintiffs.

Notice of Formation of GOLDEN WIN NY LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 2/28/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 46-24 66th St., Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: all lawful activities. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF GOLFCITY, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/13. Office in Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7-18 150 St Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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SPORTS

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

Stop dumping on Dolan Once The Villa Bianca, by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

Now that Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan has hired “The Lord of the Rings,” Phil Jackson, to be the new Knicks president (he has six NBA championship rings as head coach of the Chicago Bulls; five in the same role for the Los Angeles Lakers; and a pair as a bench player for the Knicks), and has promised to grant him as much autonomy as an owner can, it will be interesting to see whether the media will finally stop bashing Dolan. At the Jackson press conference, Dolan acknowledged that he has been far from adept at running a basketball team. The most obvious bad decision on his part was firing Donnie Walsh as the team’s general manager without having a suitable replacement ready to take his place. The reason for Walsh’s ouster was that he did not want to give up a king’s ransom to get Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets. Given Anthony’s outstanding play since coming to the Knicks, it’s easy to understand Dolan’s desire to meet Denver’s asking price three years ago. Yes, Dolan has taken barbs for avoiding the media, but I’ve spoken with him a couple of times about his true passion, rock music. He was happy to discuss that since he’s a top-flight guitarist and fronts a terrific band, JD & The Straight Shot, that has opened for the Eagles

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and has had plenty of other high-profile gigs. It’s funny how that man of the people, Daily News columnist Mike Lupica, loves to beat up on Dolan any chance he can, and yet I can’t recall him writing a negative word about Mets CEO Fred Wilpon or his son, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon, even though the Mets have not had a winning season in five years — and that streak should reach six this year. Unlike the Wilpons, Dolan has never been afraid to break open his checkbook to try to improve his team. He has also been front and center, literally, at Madison Square Garden, when the Knicks are not playing well. When New York City has been hit with disasters such as 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy, it has been Dolan who raised relief funds by organizing concerts at the Garden. The St. John’s University Red Storm will not be playing again at Madison Square Garden until November. They proved to be a “one and done” team as they were beaten by Providence in the Big East Tournament, costing them a berth in the NCAA Tournament, and were then blown out by Robert Morris University at Carnesecca Arena last week in the first round of the NIT. The Red Storm played as if they couldn’t have cared less in front of what we can Q be thankful was a sparse crowd. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

now for sale by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Restaurants often come and go at a rapid pace, the restaurant and bar business being one of the toughest and most competitive there is. Few establishments last for many decades. Flushing’s Villa Bianca was one of the them. Real estate records show the beautiful English Tudor house where The Villa Bianca used to be originally was the residence of one Mrs. Bernice Livingston. The Villa Bianca, at 167-17 Northern Blvd. in (Despite the rumors, famed actress Gloria Flushing, in 1960. Swanson never lived here. Perhaps the in the evenings. After the closing of Lum’s legend added to its charm.) At the height of the Depression, Livings- Chinese Restaurant, The Villa Bianca ton transformed the house into Bernice’s became the oldest restaurant on Northern Red Gables Restaurant. In time it became Boulevard. Then in December 1999, Pinchiaroli served her last meal and sold the just the Red Gables Restaurant. The next owner, Marco Pescetto, saw business to Marcello Caira. Caira renamed it The Reception House. even more potential and decided to renovate Now it’s up for for sale again, the listing notand turn it into a catering establishment. But it was Bianca Pinchiaroli who took it ing that it’s been a restaurant for decades. to a whole new level and renamed it after With a building size of 10,500 square feet herself: “The Villa Bianca.” Opened in 1949, and a lot size of 32,900 feet, its future is the Villa was famous for smorgasbord lun- uncertain when it is sold to its next owner. cheons by day and weddings and banquets Residents are hopeful it will be preserved. Q

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OPEN HOUSE - SAT March 29 Howard Beach/Old Side • 12-3pm, 98-15 158 AVE

Mint AAA Colonial, Legal 2 Family being used as 1, 4 BRs possibly 5, 2.5 Baths, New Kit, LR w/Parquet Fl, New Baths, Top Fl has Master Suite, Full Fin Bsmnt w/OSE, New Appl, Must See! Asking $559K

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OPEN HOUSE - SAT March 29, Howard Beach/Lindenwood 1:30-3pm, 151-20 88 St. Apt. 3M

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Beautiful Mint Colonial, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, 2005 New Construction, 1st Fl all ceramic tiles, Granite Counters, Lots of cabinets, (Bayberry Condo) Corner unit. 3BRs, 2 baths. 2 BR Duplex Apt. Updated kit. & bath. Plenty New H/W Heater/Boiler, All New Appl, of closets plus walk-in closet. Walk-in is a Wood Fls. 2nd Fl Oversized Master BR 1 BR unit with updated kit. & bath. Sliding w/Cathedral Ceilings & Full Master BR, doors to yard. Pvt dvwy & garage. 2 more large BRs, House equipped w/ Asking $439K Sprinklers. Asking $420K

ROCKWOOD PARK All new top to bottom,Hi-Ranch on 40x100,4 BRs, 2 Baths, Granite Kitchens, Stainless Steel Appliances, New Baths, New Roof, CAC, New Pavers.

Only $679K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Mint colonial, 3/4 BRs, 2.5 T Baths, Master AC TR N BR w/bed sized CO HOWARD BEACH was 4 IN HOWARD BEACH/ closet, ROCKWOOD PARK All upHi-Ranch on 40x100, 3 BRs/2 full ROCKWOOD PARK BRs, dated, 5 y/o kit, baths over 2 BRs & full bath. LR Corner all brick ranch with New roof, New stove & New flr. & kit w/cathedral ceilings. Home side yard, 3 BRs, 1 Bath, Full Fireplace, Skylights, Granite totally redone. Sliding doors to unfinished bsmnt, New boiler & counter, New concrete, IGP, Pavers backyard, 2 car gar, all paved hot water heater, Pvt dvwy. House in back, Pvt dr for 2 cars, 1 car dvwy. Only $678K needs updating. Asking $498K garage. $679K

HOWARD BEACH/ ROCKWOOD PARK Corner high Ranch on 40x100. 5 BRs, 2 full baths. Asking $669K

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood. All new, spacious one bedroom co-op. Asking $105K OPEN HOUSE - SAT March 29, Howard Beach/Rockwood Park 12:30-3pm, 157-07 92 St.

Cape on 50 x 80 lot. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath. Full unfinished basement. Asking $499K

OZONE PARK One Family. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Private driveway. Attached garage. Deck. Reduced $369K

HOWARD BEACH LINDENWOOD CO-OPS • Extra Large L-Shaped Studio, Updated, 2 to choose from! .....$72K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Mint “All Brick” split-level Colonial 40x110. 4 BRs, 3 new full baths. New custom EIK w/island. Huge FDR. Tiles 1st fl. & HW flrs upstairs. Pavers front & back. Pvt. dvwy. IG heated pool. All redone. 4 years includes windows, kit., baths, CAC, boiler & roof.

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Mint grey brick stucco pavers. High Ranch. with 4 BRs & 2 1/2 baths. Granite floors (2nd fl.). Stainless steel & Lucite inside rail entrance. New boiler & hot water heater. Custom front door. Asking $799K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Mint Hi-Ranch, 3/4 BRs, New Kit, 2 New Full Baths, Crown Molding, New Roof, Skylights, Pvt Dvwy, New Cond, Simply Mint! $719K

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Hi-Ranch (mother/daughter), 3 BRs, 2 baths. Home has plenty of upgraded materials. Whole house freshly painted. New kit with stainless steel appliances. Refinished floors & new carpet. Serene backyard. Garage door opener. Double pane windows. Asking $479K

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All stucco Hi-Ranch on 48 x 73 lot. 3-4BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR w/ Cathedral ceilings & skylight. Updated Kit. and Bath. Circular driveway. Only $695K

• Spacious 1 BR Co-op w/updated kit. & bath................Only $105K • Mint XL 1 BR, EIK ............. $115K • Mint 1 BR Garden, New Kit & Bath, 1st Fl, Low maint, Dogs Allowed...........REDUCED! $128K • All updated. 1BR. Garden (1st fl.)

Dogs OK. ........................... $129K

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• Hi-Rise 2 BR 2 Baths w/Terrace .........................................$149K

all brick Cape on 60x100. • Mint (all new) 2 BR, 1 Bath with HOWARD BEACH Mint Charming 3 BR Colonial on great 3 BRs, 2 full baths. New granite terrace. Granite & stainless appl HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK corner lot 100x40. 3 BR, 1.5 and stainless appliances. 1 OLD SIDE ..........................................$189K Baths. Large sideyard. 7 blocks Large Empire Style Hi-Ranch, Beautiful 5 BR Home, 2 Full Baths, 27x55 on 41x100 lot, 4/5 BRs, 3 Jacuzzi bath. Full finished to Crossbay Blvd. Short walk • Mint 2 BR/2 Bath w/Terrace. Full Fin Bsmnt w/Sep Ent, Deck off Full Baths, New Boiler, Hot water basement. 2 car pvt dvwy. to Bus. In-ground sprinklers. Asking $669K 1st Fl, New Appl, 2 Car Gar. $669K All new baths....................$230K Asking $669K heater, New CAC. Asking $639K

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Pristine (one of a kind) Custom Center Hall DOUGLAS DOUGLASTON MANOR Colonial, wrought iron curved staircase, 3/4 BRs, 3½ Baths, Det 2½ Car Gar, Pella Colonial, 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, All windows, Fab island kit, Cherry wood cabinets, Viking stove, Family Rm w/remote updated, EXCLUSIVE (Douglaston gas fireplace, Crown moldings thruout, Wine Manor Location), Steps to cellar, Hi-end Spa bath, Cathedral ceilings, Memorial Field. Asking 1.099 mil. Motorized Chandelier & much more!

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Cape with 4 BRs & 2 Full Baths, Det 1 Car Gar, IGP, Full Fin Bsmnt w/Wet Bar, New Full Bath, ALL NEW! $559K

OLD HOWARD BEACH Large 2 Family on great block, 6 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Full Basement, Private Driveway. $589K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Brick Wideline Cape, 50x100, 5 BRs, 2.5 Baths, New Roof/Front Porch/Stairs, Brand new fin bsmnt, Lots of upgrades, Manicured Yard. Asking $589K

OLD HOWARD BEACH Mint All New Corner Ranch, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, Granite & S/S Appl, Lg DR, 2 Fireplaces, Fin Bsmnt, 2 Car Garage & Much More! Asking $489K

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OLD HOWARD BEACH Adorable, quaint, nautical-designed 1 BR, 1 bath Cottage with large bedroom in attic. Lots of windows. Wood floors. French doors to deck from living room, Reduced $209K

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