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Gov. Cuomo does away with mask mandate for the the vaxxed PAGE 2 The governor announced on Monday that the state will adopt Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks in most settings, with the exception of public schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes and healthcare facilities.

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First day sans masks ‘is a milestone in NY’ Doctor says guidelines were abrupt, but necessary for Covid recovery by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

fter 399 days of mandated mask wearing, vaccinated New Yorkers can take off the face coverings. The state adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” guidance for most public settings as of May 19, marking the first day since last April that New Yorkers could walk without a mask and forgo the 6-foot distance rule without being penalized. “Today is a milestone in New York State’s war against Covid,” Gov. Cuomo said in a statement Wednesday morning. “New York is coming back, and it’s a testament to the strength and grit of New Yorkers who banded together, stayed tough, and fought as one to defeat this Covid beast.” As of May 19, about 42 percent of the state’s population have completed their vaccination series. New York City trails slightly — nearly 40 percent of five-borough residents have received their jabs, but Queens is even lower; only 31 percent have completed their track. The inoculations have only continued to rise and the Covid-19 positivity rates to go down. On May 19, the statewide positivity rate was at 1.07 percent, marking 43 straight days of decline and the lowest level since Sept. 27.

The numbers are bringing optimism, but the proof of a decreasing infection rate change is truly reflected in the number of symptomatic patients coming into the hospital, according to Dr. Teresa Amato of Long Island Jewish Forest Hills-Northwell. Luckily, those visits have been plummeting, too. “Numbers are coming down so drastically that it’s unusual for someone coming in who’s positive,” the director of emergency medicine said. “It’s still out there, so we’re encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. We know it’s effective.” Rising vaccination rates keep Amato and her colleagues optimistic that the pandemic is under control, especially since recent months have been less chaotic for those in the medical field. Even though their confidence has gotten stronger, they were still surprised by the mask mandate lift. “We were taken aback by how quickly it happened, but with all things Covid we’re very f luid and trying to keep up. It was abrupt, but it was on the horizon since we’ve been getting the vaccines out,” she said. Amato herself feels strange taking off the mask. Recently, she had left the face covering at home when she went for a bike ride and felt as though she were doing something wrong. Unlike other vaccinated New Yorkers, however, Amato must continue wearing her mask

Dr. Teresa Amato of Long Island Jewish Forest Hills-Northwell said even she’s felt uncomfortable taking off her mask after wearing it for over a year, but that it is a necessary part of the road to recovery. PHOTO COURTESY NORTHWELL when at work. The new guidance does not apply to healthcare settings, pre-K to 12thgrade schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities and nursing homes.

There are plenty of other limitations to the new leniency. Businesses still have the authority to require face coverings inside their establishments regardless of vaccine status. Capacity limitations and distance requirements were also lifted Wednesday, as long as all of a business’ patrons present proof of vaccination. The new regulations give thousands of New Yorkers the freedom they’ve been craving for over a year but also shine a spotlight on those who have not been inoculated. Others who have received their shots may choose to continue wearing masks as well, and may ask those near them to keep theirs on. Amato stressed that, while she encourages vaccinations, everyone remain judgement-free in any situation. “Be kind, and understand that some don’t feel comfortable. Those who still have masks on could be immunocompromised,” she said. “I don’t want to shame anyone into getting a vaccine. It’s not helpful either ... It’s novel. People are nervous.” Those who do opt to go maskless should carry proof of vaccination through paper form, digital application or the State’s Excelsior Pass, Cuomo said. The state Department of Health continues to encourage mask usage when in settings where other individuals’ Q vaccine status is unknown.

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Man behind Ozone Park greaser dies Entrepreneur George Schneider gave Cross Bay a lasting character by Max Parrott

recognizable name in South Queens, and even extended into a mini-business Residents of Ozone Park and Howard empire in the neighborhood. Its original Beach tend to be familiar with one of quarters were located around 107th and the area’s most conspicuous oddities, the Cross Bay Boulevard, where Schneider had set up a number of different busigreaser on the clock. Hoisted up on an off ice building nesses in his namesake: Schneider Travalong Cross Bay Boulevard, a statue of a el and Schneider Insurance, in addition ’50s greaser clad in blue jeans — hands to a building that morphed over time thrust into the pockets of a black leather from ice cream stand to consignment jacket — leans back on the brick facade store among other businesses. His daughter Debbie Ann Schneider of a law office at 109th Avenue. What they might not know is that the still lives in a Schneider Real Estate figure was put there by George Schnei- home that she inherited from her dad. “The people d e r, t h e l o n gt h at a r e on my standing member they’re like, of the business is main objective was so block, ‘You r d a d s old com mu nit y in this one to that charge of Schneithat people would stop person a nd that der Real Estate. and look at it, you one to this other Schneider died p e r s o n .’ B u t on May 2 at 87 know? And it worked.” everybody comes years old. He is back to the man sur vived by his — Debbie Ann Schneider on the building,” wife, Mary Ann, she said, referring his daughters Linda Schneider Bancalari and Debbie to the greaser statue. Next to Schneider Insurance, Debbie Ann Schneider, stepson Raymond SimpAnn said that her father used to put out son and seven grandchildren. The real estate entrepreneur was born dune buggies and hot rod cars to attract and raised in Richmond Hill and lived attention. For the real estate company he wantin Howard Beach and Ozone Park for most of his adult life, before moving to ed to get a statue of a burglar. “Like a Long Island in his old age. He began his robber — stealing — like we’ll steal a house for you, it’ll be so cheap,” Debbie Ozone Park-based business in 1955. Schneider Real Estate turned into a Ann said. But when he couldn’t find a Associate Editor

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statue of a cat burglar, he went with another symbol of a lawless antihero: a member of the greaser gang subculture that gained prominence in the ’50s. Many call it the James Dean statue, after the “Rebel Without a Cause” star. “His main objective was so that people would stop and look at it, you know? And it worked,” Debbie Ann said. Debbie Ann remembered her father as someone who always saw the shiny side of the coin, and who gained a reputation in the neighborhood for his bright outlook on life and giving people advice. He had his quirks in addition to his optimism. Everyone in the Schneider orbit had a nickname: Proud Mary, Dean the Dream, Dr. Good Looking and the Main Man were a few recalled by Debbie Ann, who was herself nicknamed the Shooter. At his funeral service, around 100 people came to pay their respects — many who got to know him through his businesses. “If you were stressed out over something, he would say, ‘You know, are you going to worry about that in 10 years?’ And then I’d say, ‘No, dad, I’m not going to worry.’ He goes, ‘Don’t worry Q about it now.’”

George Schneider, a real estate salesman in Ozone Park who set up the greaser landmark on Cross Bay, died on May 2. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE ANN SCHNEIDER

Sirgiovanni back on D32’s ballot, for now Former Kiwanis leader challenging GOP chairwoman wins court case by Max Parrott For the latest news visit qchron.com

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A legal duel between the Republican candidates for City Council District 32 took a turn last week when political newcomer Steve Sirgiovanni managed to fight his way back on to the Republican primary ballot in Appellate Court. Sirgiovanni’s legal battle, which is being bankrolled by the Queens Cou nt y Republica n Pat r iots, a Republican group that is set on challenging the Queens County GOP’s grip on Republican voters, overcame a major hurdle with the win, but still faces another potential court challenge from his rivals. “I’m back,” Sirgiovanni said in a statement. “I did not actively campaign during the several weeks that the case was pending before the Board of Elec-

tions, Queens Supreme Court and the state Supreme Court at the end of NY Appellate Court. But as I have said April, which he lost after the court from the beginning, it’s the decision of found that his case to reverse the the voters of the district to decide who BOE’s decision did not fully address will be their candidate in November — the errors. He then appealed the decision not the Queens County GOP, any in higher court, which ruled GOP officials or the courts.” that the technical problems Sirgiovanni, who is runwith his petitions should ning against former bornot stop him from appearough president candidate ing on the ballot. and Queens GOP ChairThe BOE originally woman Joann Ariola, was issued a decision finding booted off the GOP primathat the petition form was ry ballot by the Board of 2021 defective because “in the midElections after it found paperdle of each page of the petition volwork errors on his petitions to umes ... there is a series of unexplained appear on the ballot in April. He went through two court appear- numbers where the names [of] candiances to try and get back on the ballot. dates are listed.” The board deterHe first launched a lawsuit against his mined that such numbers, which Sirobjectors and the city Board of Elec- giovanni’s lawyer contended represent tions to validate his petition forms in election districts, could confuse or

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Governor and MTA team up for pop-up Free rides on subway, LIRR and Metro-North with J&J vaccinations by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s coronavirus vaccine pop-ups were such a success that it will add three new sites and continue service at four of the eight locations that it had for its initial program, according to the agency. The initial program had sites at Penn Station, Broadway Junction, the Ossining Metro-North station, the Hempstead Long Island Rail Road stop, Grand Central Terminal, the East 180 Street subway station, the Coney Island subway station and the 179th Street subway station in Jamaica. Janet Barragan, 61, from Fresh Meadows was at the 179th Street subway station May 13, accompanying a relative who flew all the way to the United States to get vaccinated. “I actually came in to accompany my husband’s cousin who came in from Colombia to get the vaccine,” said Barragan. “In Colombia, the vaccine is very scarce. This announcement happened this week and he happened to arrive yesterday, so perfect timing.” Barragan was vaccinated four weeks ago and is happy with her decision. She hopes that her cousin-in-law, Jorge Duran, 52, a lawyer from Bogota, gets the same sense of security that she feels from getting a shot. “He thinks it is a great program and that it should be expanded to other areas, and even other countries,” translated Barragan. “He is very thrilled by the idea that you are just able to come to the train station. It was very easy.” Healthcare workers administered 381 Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at the 179th Street subway station and 5,727 vaccinations overall from May 12 to May 16, according to the MTA, which incentivized straphangers with free seven-day MetroCar-

ds and round-trip rides on the LIRR or Metro-North at the popup sites. “These sites will help us get more and more people vaccinated as they come through the MTA system — and continue our efforts to help lead the region’s recovery from the pandemic at this crucial moment,” said MTA Chairman Patrick Foye. Duran got his wish, because five days later Gov. Cuomo announced on May 17 the three new sites for the vaccination pop-ups. One is the Hicksville LIRR station, which will have a pop-up from May 18 to May 22 at 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The other pop-ups are at the Sutphin Boulevard subway station in Jamaica and the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue subway station in Harlem from May 18 to May 21 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The addition of these new sites is great news for our customers, our employees and for New York,” added Foye. “We look forward to getting thousands of more shots into arms and thank Governor Cuomo for his leadership.” The Penn Station (34th Street Corridor) and Broadway Junction (Brooklyn) pop-ups are remaining operational through May 22 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grand Central Terminal (Vanderbilt Hall) and the East 180th Street (Bronx) subway station are operating until May 22 too, but from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The MTA is promoting the effort with digital messaging both within the system and online. More information is on the MTA’s website. “Incentives like those offered by the MTA are important tools we can use to reach New Yorkers who haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, and they’ve been successfully implemented at eight previously opened locations,” said Cuomo. “We’re building on Q that success.”

Jorge Duran, front, accompanied by Janet Barragan, flew from Bogota, Colombia to get a vaccine in the U.S. because there are not enough vaccines in his country. He hopes there are PHOTO BY NAEISHA ROSE more pop-ups at new sites in the future.

Neir’s Tavern wins $40K grant Woodhaven bar gets cash lifeline aimed at Covid recovery

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alerted Gordon to its existence, so that he was able to apply for it in time. Associate Editor W h e n G o r d o n ’s l a n d l o r d After Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven announced an impossible rent increase escaped the jaws of bar and restaurant in January of 2020, the threat of clodeath several times over the past year sure attracted support from residents and a half, the historic locale recently and elected officials. Ever since then, got a little cause for celebration: It’s getthe Neirs200 group has become more ting a cash windfall. tightknit and organized. The South Queens bar was one of 25 When the bar shut its doors at the historic and culturally significant resbeginning of the pandemic to protect taurants in the Unites States that were its customers and employees, it was picked to receive a $40,000 grant from unclear whether it would be able to American Express and the National open back up. Trust. But with the help of the communiThe mission of the program is to award over $1 million in grants to help The National Trust and American Express recently picked ty, Gordon hunkered down to create a restaurants improve, upgrade and pre- Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven as the recipient of a grant for path forward for what is arguably New serve their exterior physical spaces and $40,000. FILE PHOTO York City’s oldest bar, doing takeout and delivery, transitioning to outdoor online businesses. The program had a preference for restaurants owned by under- Grant Program. It will provide much relief as seating and eventually opening its doors back represented groups, including people of color we navigate the way out of our second up as Gov. Cuomo began to lift restrictions. In so doing, the bar became a symbol for and women, disproportionately impacted by pandemic.” The tavern will be using the grant for exte- post-pandemic resiliency and a hub of comthe pandemic. “As the oldest establishment on the list, rior work such as replacing the Neir’s sign, munity activity for many in South Queens. Neir’s Tavern understands the importance of which is in disrepair, fixing the awnings and Earlier this month, Gordon held a rally to make the bar a historical landmark as well as garnering community support,” said its redoing the cracked cement. Gordon added that without the Neirs200 an autism awareness event. At 6 p.m. May 25, owner, Loycent Gordon, in a statement. “We are honored that American Express and the community, a virtual group dedicated to the Neirs200 group will hold a Mental Health National Trust for Historic Preservation keeping the bar alive until its 200th birthday, Awareness Panel. For upcoming events and public notices, chose Neir’s Tavern to be one of the grantees in 2029, he would not have known about the Q of its Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant. Several of the Neirs200 ambassadors visit facebook.com/groups/neirs200/.

HB Kiwanis scholarships The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach continues to support education by awarding its four annual scholarships to students living in the 11414 ZIP code. The funds will benefit high school seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited college or university in the fall. The four $1,000 scholarships available are: • The Paul Anthony Bono Scholarship, to be awarded to a student who will major in any field of study; • The Stanley Merzon Scholarship, for which preference is given to a student who plans to major in journalism or mass media; • The Founder’s Scholarship, also to be awarded to a student who will major in any field of study; and • The August Sirgiovanni Scholarship, for which preference is given to a student who plans to major in the sciences or mathematics. Anyone interested should contact Dino Bono by calling (646) 401-2805 or emailing hbkiwanisdino@outlook.com. Further details are posted online at howardbeachkiwanis.org. All scholarship applications must be Q postmarked by May 29.

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Forest Hills rallies in support of Israel Speakers implore all to stand up as fighting in Middle East intensifies by Michael Gannon

numerous rabbis from area congregations and elected officials. Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-ForAs the violence in the Middle East intensified last Thursday, more than 100 people est Hills) echoed Felder’s call to hold office gathered at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills seekers accountable for taking a stand. “I will continue to stand with Israel,” she to announce their support for Israel — and to call on those serving in and running for said. “We do not want anyone in the Council who does not recognize Israel. My elected office to do the same. Activist and attorney Ethan Felder led the grandfather was killed in Poland because he was Jewish. We can’t let that happen here in effort to set up the hastily organized rally. “We are gathered here, we are brought the United States or in Israel.” Councilman Barry Grodenchik (D-Fresh here out of a profound agony because of the unrest that is happening in Israel right Meadows) remembered a day shortly after the end of World War II when his mother now,” Felder said. The rally began at 6 p.m. on the fourth and grandmother went to look at lists of day of increased rocket attacks on Israel n a mes f rom Eu rope to f i nd fa m ily and retaliatory artillery fire and airstrikes. members. “Nobody was alive,” Grodenchik said. Since then, more than 200 Palestinians and a dozen Israelis have been reported killed in “Nobody. My entire family in the Old World was wiped out.” the fighting, according to CBS News. Grodenchik, like all the speakers, said During the program one of the speakers announced news reports that Israel had sent Israel and its supporters want peace. “But don’t expect that the people of Israel infantry and armor to invade Gaza, though those reports were pulled back in the fol- are going to stand around as people attack their parks, their schools and every inch of lowing hours. “As my grandfather used to say, first their country. They are terrorists,” he said comes courage,” Felder said. “And it takes of Hamas. “They don’t seek to build. They seek to destroy.” courage to be here Queens District today. We need to Attorney Melinda have unity in our Katz also was com mu n it y, e need an Iron Dome to direct. because we have protect the truth.” “There are simheard the rhetoric, ple truths that exist the anti-Israeli rhet— Itay Milner, spokesman, Israeli Consulate today,” Katz said. oric out there. And “As a mother, my it has to be said that there is nothing that separates anti-Israeli heart breaks — it is painful to watch the images from the Middle East. But at the end rhetoric from anti-Semitic bigotry.” Felder also echoed the brief remarks of of the day, this is about the fact that Hamas’ Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld of Young Israel of sole responsibility for being is to destroy Kew Gardens Hills at the start of the the state of Israel ... There is no other country in the world where bombs could be program. “More of us should be standing here,” thrown indiscriminately in the streets and people would say they have no right to Felder said. Multiple speakers said with city primary defend themselves. That is why we are here elections coming up next month, all who today.” Rabbi David Wise of the Hollis Hills want to support Israel must hold candidates for office responsible for doing the same, Bayside Jewish Center said his daughter is a mentioning things such as the Boycott, veteran of the Israeli Air Force, and that his son is serving now. Divestment and Sanctions movement. “The Middle East is a complicated place, Felder was joined during the rally by Editor

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PS 146 to revamp auditorium PS 146 in Howard Beach is going to get an auditorium restoration courtesy of City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park). The school will receive $750,000 for the project from funds secured by the councilman in addition to $50,000 from the School Construction Authority. The renovation will include new flooring, seating and an audio visual system. The funding was distributed through the city’s Resolution A program that pays for school-specific capital improvement or enhancement projects through individ-

ual grants from City Council members. Principal Mary Keegan wrote in an email to parents that the school still has several meetings to undergo before the plan is finalized but thanked the councilmember for his contribution. The timeline for the construction is yet to be announced. “We’re looking forward to hosting future events for the community and assemblies for students in the new auditorium,” Keegan said in a statement relayed Q by her spokesperson. — Max Parrott

Ethan Felder addresses a crowd of more than 100 at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills to rally supPHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON port for Israel during the ongoing fighting in the Middle East. but there are two things of which I am sure that are not remotely complicated,” Wise said. “The first is that Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization whose very charter, as Melinda Katz pointed out, is devoted to genocide, and which fires rockets indiscriminately into civilian populations. There’s a term for that — it’s a war crime, nothing less.” The second, he said, was that Israel, as a sovereign state, has the right and obligations to defend its citizens. MacDonald Park sits in front of the Forest Hills Jewish Center on Queens Boulevard. Rabbi Gerald Skolnik from the center had one disagreement with Felder. “It doesn’t take any courage for us to be here; I don’t buy that,” Skolnik said. “It takes courage to be in Israel and be in your sealed room, in your shelter and you feel your windows on your house shake when the rockets are fired. “The world will never be comfortable with Israel using force to defend itself,” he said. “I just have to say that’s just too bad. We’ve learned that lesson the hard way.” Mention of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) elicited a chorus of boos. Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Hill-

crest) received a far warmer reception. “We have been here before, and we will be here again,” Gennaro said. “We cannot remain silent while anti-Semitic tropes are allowed to go unchallenged in the halls of Congress, but what is challenged and is not tolerated but indeed, condemned, is the right of Israel to defend itself in the face of a murderous onslaught.” Itay Milner, consul for media affairs at Israel’s consulate in Manhattan, also thanked those gathered for their support. “All day and all night people are going into and out of shelters,” Milner said. “I know because I just spoke with my family. I heard my nephews and niece crying in the background.” He said an important battleground is the one for public opinion, using the analogy of Israel’s largely successful Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system. “We need an Iron Dome for lies,” he said. “We need an Iron Dome to defend the truth.” No counterprotests appeared in the area. Police from the NYPD’s 112th Precinct, including Capt. Joseph Cappelmann, the commanding officer, were a conspicuous Q presence in and around the park.

Drive-in movies at Citi Field While the Mets are away, Queens will use Citi Field to play. Citi Bank is hosting a four-night Drive-in Cinema Series from May 20 to 23. The big screen will be erected at Citi Field’s Parking Lot E at 41 Seaver Way. The series will kick off with a screening of “Jaws” on Thursday, followed by “Grease” on Friday and “Black Panther” on Saturday” and will finish off with “Ocean’s 8” on Sunday. Each night, the gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin two hours later.

Guests are invited to watch from their cars in the parking lot. Those without cars can purchase tickets for the designated lawn pod. Food trucks and concession stands will offer delivery. All proceeds will go toward supporting No Kid Hungry and World Central Kitchen relief efforts. If the status of the event changes, guests will be notified through their point of purchase. For more information, or to reserve a ticket, visit citienter tain ment.com / Q landing/citi_drivein_cinema_2021.

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Now, in Howard Beach, NY, one doctor is helping local residents with knee pain live more active, pain-free lives. Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience. Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as you used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to. Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knees hurt and the pain just won’t go away! My name is Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C., owner of Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center. Since we opened seventeen years ago, I’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free. If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees.

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Could This Noninvasive, Natural Treatment Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain? For 10 days only, I’m running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for cold laser therapy. What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my “Knee Pain Evaluation.” Just call before May 30, 2021 and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your problem where I will listen … really listen … to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized X-rays to determine if arthritis is contributing to your pain (if necessary). (If you have films please bring them for evaluation). • A thorough analysis of your exam and X-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll see everything firsthand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, as it has been for so many other patients. Until May 30th, you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $37. The normal price for this type of evaluation including X-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Remember what it was like before you had knee problems – when you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer. It can be that way again. Don’t neglect your problem any longer – don’t wait until it’s too late.

A new treatment is helping patients with knee pain live a happier, more active lifestyle. Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once. The phone number is 718-845-2323. Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and X-rays (if necessary) as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center and you can find us at 162-07 91st Street in Howard Beach. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation before May 30th. Sincerely, Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C. P.S. Now you might be wondering…

“Is this safe? Are there any side effects or dangers to this?” The FDA cleared the first Class IV Laser in 2002. This was after their study found 76 percent improvement in patients with severe pain. Their only warning – don’t shine it in your eyes. Of course at our office, the laser is never anywhere near your eyes and we’ll give you a comfortable pair of goggles for safety. Don’t wait and let your knee problems get worse, disabling you for life. Take me up on my offer and call today (718) 845-2323. For more information go to www.drgucciardo.com and click on the laser therapy tab.

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New research in a treatment called Class IV Laser Therapy is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, the Class IV therapeutic laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage. Laser Therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle. Professional athletes like The New York Yankees and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports-related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only…

It Promotes Rapid Healing of the Injured Tissues.

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P Cuomo’s book deal yet another disgrace EDITORIAL

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t almost seems a shame that the Constitution bans ex post facto laws, because it sure would be nice if something could be enacted to prevent Gov. Cuomo from reaping an obscene $5.1 million from that so-called book that he so-called wrote while he was supposed to be leading the state through the coronavirus crisis. But, it’s a mark of tyranny to retroactively make something illegal, which is why the ban on such action exists. So forget that idea. Going forward, however, there certainly should be a law that prevents a sitting governor from raking in such personal revenue. The state should follow the lead of Congress in not allowing book advances for officeholders. If he only got money from actual sales, Cuomo would have made a tiny percentage of the money he’s getting, more than half of which has already been paid. And since it was clear Cuomo was going to run for re-election — at least before the revelations of Covid cover-ups and alleged sexual harassment — his millions could be seen as an in-kind campaign contribution from the book’s publisher. The payoff is not exactly a great investment for the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House; the book has sold about 50,000 copies. That’s not quite one for each of the approximately 52,500 residents of the state who have died from the virus. Crown announced back in March, when the Covid nursing home scandal blew open, that it

would not be reprinting the book or issuing a paperback version. Too bad it’s still on the hook for the money. Who wants to read a book supposedly about leadership by someone whose leadership was largely a facade? Sure, Cuomo put on a good show with his daily press conferences during the worst of the crisis, and for that he won an Emmy. It wasn’t for acting, but maybe it should have been. All that time when it seemed he was a calm, cool and collected leader seeing us through the pandemic, he was actually using state resources to promote and enrich himself. Some of the very officials who helped Cuomo cover up the true number of Covid deaths in nursing homes helped him put the book together. Both he and they should have been focused on the virus, and now we know they were not. With every new revelation of scandal, whether about nursing homes, the book or alleged harassment, Cuomo announces a new easing of the Covid restrictions he himself imposed. They should be falling away as the virus is defeated. But no new announcement is going to stymie the investigations by the state Attorney General’s Office. Cuomo may be able to avoid impeachment and removal but he is already paying for his wrongdoing. He can forget about ever being president, and it’s hard to see him even running for re-election. His legacy is shot. Whatever other punishments his incredible arrogance and cowardice may bring, for him those may be the worst.

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Dear Editor: “Federal fundraising for Rockaway Rail Line” (Max Parrott, May 13, multiple editions) is wishful thinking on the part of Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato. She should have sent her letter to Mayor de Blasio, Gov. Cuomo, MTA Chairman Pat Foye and Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. None of them to date have expressed any serious interest in support of this $8 billion project. They all have other higher priorities. You also need a transportation agency to serve as the project sponsor. This is necessary to apply for federal funding. Both the MTA and city Department of Transportation have indicated no interest in sponsoring or pursuing funding from City Hall, Albany or Washington. Either agency would have to ask the Federal Transit Administration for permission to enter the project into the New Starts/Core Capacity grant program. A local matching share in the billions would be needed from the MTA or DOT to obtain funds to pay for the $8 billion Rockaway LIRR restoration project. Don’t be surprised when this project is not included in the upcoming MTA Twenty Year (2020-40) Future Capital Needs Assessment Report. It was promised to be released by the end of December 2019. No one has offered millions to pay for the next step, which is a formal environmental © Copyright 2021 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsiblefor errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc.at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., 71-19 80th St., Suite 8-201, Glendale, NY 11385.

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review. Without this, the project will continue to be dead and buried. The environmental review process would have to follow the National Environmental Protection Act. This would be part of the formal process to become eligible for Federal Transit Administration funding. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI The writer is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who worked for 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

Longing for our library Dear Editor: Re Katherine Donlevy’s May 13 report “Kew Gardens Hills Library set to reopen”

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he reopening of the city is moving ahead rapidly now, but there’s one institution in particular we’d like to see pick up the pace — because it’s so vital and beloved. That’s the Queens Public Library. Of course the library is going to be careful, but with mask requirements mostly removed for the vaccinated and social distancing fading away in other venues, we’d like to see it reopen faster. So far 14 locations are allowing limited browsing, and 12 more will starting Monday, but only for a halfhour at a time. People spend more time than that in everything from art galleries, now reopening, to supermarkets, open all along. And there are nearly 40 more locations to go. C’mon, library, you can be safe and more open too. Your people miss you!

(multiple editions): As a longtime customer of the Queens Public Library’s Kew Gardens Hills branch, I’m delighted that it will reopen in July, after being closed to visitors for 15 months during the pandemic. While 14 QPL branches offered limited “to-go” service during this period, the KGH branch provided “no-go” service because it was used as a Covid testing site since last October. I’m grateful to the protesters who rallied to reopen the library, including City Councilmember Jim Gennaro. The KGH branch serves people of all incomes and age levels, from seniors like me who borrow books to school students who use computers. We welcome its return. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

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Dear Editor: The Woodhaven Boulevard speed limit used to be 35 mph. During nonrush hours buses often reached this speed and there was never a need for bus lanes during the nonrush. Then about $200,000 was spent on Select Bus Service and bus lanes promising to speed many bus trips by 30 percent. It turned out that trips exceeding three miles were made shorter by only 3 percent (not 30 percent) or only three minutes. Driving times increased by over 20 minutes. A 25 mph speed limit will mean that bus trips will now take about a third longer than they did prior to SBS, negating any benefits that were derived, and proving SBS was a waste of money. Asking people to drive at 25 mph on a street designed for 40 mph has only one purpose, the ability for cameras to issue fines at 36 mph (when 35 mph used to be legal) instead of 41 mph. Further, traffic deaths are at an all-time high showing that lowering speed limits has been a failure. Our next mayor must not have zero vision, and we should vote accordingly. Allan Rosen Brooklyn

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Israel critic, still a Jew Dear Editor: May 15 was Nakba Day, the day when Palestinians had their country taken from them and most were made permanent refugees. Concurrent with this is renewed violence from Israel, which included attacking Palestinians at a holy site during Ramadan. All of this is clearly important, but an opinion letter is nothing if not personal and selfish, so I apologize for now indulging in some introspection. To be clear, my father is a Jewish man from Brooklyn and my mother is a Catholic woman from Central America. I was raised in South Florida, primarily around my father’s family, and celebrated Jewish and Christian holidays though I was nominally Catholic. But lately, I’ve wondered what it means to be a Jew. When anti-Semitic violence and rhetoric rises, there’s no question that I’m Jewish. I’m encouraged to be concerned for the safety and security of my people. And I very much agree. But when it comes to the crisis in Palestine, there is vast disagreement not just on the issues but also on whether I can hold an opinion. When I question why Palestinians are absent from media discourse, or when I criticize the idea that Israel is a democracy at all, I’m apparently no longer talking about “my” people. I’m told I lack something necessary for understanding. It varies from being told I’m not actually a Jew and not entitled to an opinion, to I’m a bad Jew who is disconnected from “my” homeland and still not entitled to an opinion. I haven’t decided which is worse. This criticism of identity is, to me, unique to my Jewishness. When I criticize the American state, I’m never told that because my mother’s an immigrant, I’m either not American, a bad American or undeserving of a voice. Why does this happen when I mention Palestine? Alex Jacobs Rockaway

Voting in jeopardy Dear Editor: To assure accurate voting results in the future, we need to go back to our former voting system. Voting in person and absentee voting are the only answer. In both cases, there must be voter identification. There must be no more foreign voting machines with dubious software and no more mail-in voting. If we will not end the current voting practices it will open the door to massive irregularities and fraud. Why can’t we submit our vote into a machine by simply switching a lever? Not doing so we will eventually lead to a one party setup and it will be the end of our well-respected democracy. The time is now to make the changes! Heinz Mayer Garden City, LI

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Dear Editor: Matt Harvey’s May 12 return to Citi Field as a member of the Baltimore Orioles could easily have prompted harsh blowback from Mets fans. During a telecast before Harvey’s return, announcer Gary Cohen hypothesized that Harvey would be received coldly. After all, “Harvey 1.0” did swagger and preen a bit too much. He was a hipster, night owl and party boy. The millennial answer to Joe Namath — sans the championship ring. Many of Harvey’s antics (skipping games and team meetings, etc.) were disruptive to team harmony. So, when he was cut loose many of us were glad to see him go. But co-announcer Ron Darling took a more optimistic and forgiving viewpoint, averring that Harvey would be greeted warmly. Whose assessment would prevail? Or, would it be a mixed reception? At last Wednesday’s game, the 8,000 fans in attendance gave Harvey three separate ovations. During a post-game presser, the new Matt Harvey said he was “fighting back tears” every time he heard the cheers. But why did this happen? Well, the new Matt Harvey (Harvey 2.0) was forged through a series of extreme and humbling trials — a horrid record of underperformance. The loss of skills and confidence erased the swagger. The embarrassment of bouncing from team to team (five teams in three years) was more than harsh. Yet he stuck with it and has revived a career once seemingly lost. As fans we read about his pitfalls from afar. At first we chuckled. But with each failure we began to identify with him a little bit more. Soon there was sympathy. Then came empathy. Harvey’s plummet was more than even the coldest hearts could bear. Eventually we were rooting for him from afar. So, when he came home we could only love him for the example

of his spirit, tenacity and contrition for his past. This was a reborn, humbled and mature man. A more human Matt Harvey. A humbled giant, he is now one of us. Nicholas Psaltos East Elmhurst

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DOE adds 11 halal lunch programs Six more Queens schools certified to serve Muslim-compliant lunches by Max Parrott Associate Editor

In light of the end of Ramadan last week, the city announced Monday that it would expand access for Muslim public school students to halal meals. Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter said that the Department of Education would build on a pilot halal meal program by adding 11 schools, which are now certified to serve halal meals — six of which are in Queens. The expansion brings the total halal-certified lunch programs to 43 schools across the city, serving students and members of the public in Harlem, the Bronx and Jamaica and Jackson Heights in Queens. “As we come off the holy month of Ramadan, I am excited to celebrate the expansion of our program that cer tif ies public school kitchens to serve halal meals,” said Porter in a statement. “Our incredible food service team continues to find ways to innovate and provide our students with healthy, nutritious, and culturally

The Department of Education displayed several halal lunch options in unveiling the expansion of its pilot meal program in 11 schools across the PHOTO COURTESY DOE city. responsive meals, and I’m proud we are able to expand our meal service to meet the needs of even more observant students across the city.” In order to qualify for the halal service, each school had its kitch-

ens, menus and products inspected by a panel of imams hired by the DOE’s halal consultant, Majlis Ash-Shura, the Islamic Leadership Council of New York. The kitchen staff also underwent training on how to prepare food in

compliance with halal rules. “We are pleased to work with the Department of Education to build food equity for our children in New York City public schools. This program is essential to the health and wellbeing of New York Muslim students, and we are happy to see it expand just as Eid passes,” said Raja Abdulhaq, executive director of Majlis AshShura, in a statement. At the beginning of the pandemic, the DOE opened hundreds of meal hub locations across the city, including grab-and-go programs, all of which served halal meals. Though several groups representing Muslim communities criticized the grab-and-go program for often consisting of hummus and peanut butter and jelly, without a halal meat portion, a DOE spokesperon clarified that Muslim families have a more varied and improved experience to look for ward to in the new, expanded programs. The DOE said that the halal programs are completely different in nature than the grab-and-go

House passes anti-hate bill Act approved after biased attack in Manhattan by Katherine Donlevy

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In the midst of Asian American Pacific Islander month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday meant to crack down on hate crimes. The bill was inspired by the rising anti-AAPI violence since the beginning of the pandemic. Just hours earlier before its approval, an Asian man was viciously attacked in Manhattan in an apparently unprovoked hate crime, emulating the cause for the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act. According to police, the 40-year-old man was walking through Hells Kitchen when his attacker pummeled him multiple times and screamed, “Go back to your country!” The assailant fled, and his victim was treated at a nearby hospital for facial and body bruising. The incident is being investigated by both city and state hate task forces. The Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act was crafted to make crimes such as those easier to prosecute. Among other initiatives, it would create a position at the Department of Justice to facilitate expedited review of Covid-19 hate crimes, encourage more reporting of incidents in multiple languages and empower communities to report incidents. The DOJ “point person” would report the status of cases to Congress monthly until at least one year after the

Rep. Grace Meng’s, at podium, legislation to combat AAPI hate crimes passed the House US HOUSE PHOTO May 18. public health emergency has been lifted. “Those of Asian descent have been blamed and scapegoated for the outbreak of COVID19, and as a result Asian Americans have been beaten, slashed, spat on and even killed. The Asian American community is exhausted from being forced to endure this ongoing racism and prejudice. Asian Americans are tired of living in fear, and being frightened about their kids or elderly parents going outside,” Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), the bill’s sponsor, said in a May 18 statement. “Every-

body in our country deserves to feel safe, and t h a t i n cl u d e s t h e A s i a n A m e r i c a n community.” The bill passed the House, 364-62, following a 94-1 vote in the U.S. Senate last month. President Biden has expressed his intent to sign the legislation into law. A week before its passage, the City Council OK’d a resolution by Councilmember Peter Koo (D-Flushing) calling on Congress to approve the act. A supermajority of 37 memQ bers signed on to the resolution.

service, which was launched as an emergency response, so options were more limited due to the need to be transported and the availability at every school in the city, including those that are not halal certified. On the other hand, schools participating in the halal program require certified kitchens and trained kitchen staff so that they can serve and make a variety of halal meals, specifically those with meat. For example, some of the program’s upcoming menu items include a crispy chicken sandwich, honey sweet potatoes, mozzarella sticks, pizza and crispy chicken tenders. The new Queens schools participating in the program include JHS 217, The Robert A. Van Wyck School in Briarwood; PS 182, The Samantha Smith School in Jamaica; MS 358, PS 131, The Abigail Adams School, and PS 95 in Jamaica Hills; and PS 280 in Jackson Heights. More information on how to access halal meals can be found at Q schools.nyc.gov/FreeMeals.

Celebrate It’s My Park day It’s spring, which means it is It’s My Park season: The time of year neighborhood park enthusiasts team up with the city Parks Department to keep green spaces beautiful. There are several events throughout Queens this coming week: • Friday, May 21 at Queensbridge Park, located at Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; • Saturday, May 22 at Crocheron Park, located at 214-41 34 Ave. in Bayside, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and • Saturday, May 22 at Cunningham Park, located at Union Turnpike and 196th Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volu nt eers w ill spread wood chips, mulch, weed and pick up litter throughout the parks. Registration is not required; projects are open to the public and walkons are welcome. However, large groups of 10 or more are asked to register at nycgovparks.org/events / its_my_park_day. For more details on It’s My Park day, visit the Parks website, or email itsmypark@cityparksfoundation.org. Q

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Make the polluters pay the piper: pols Lawmakers and activists rally for tax on carbon to fund climate initiatives by Deirdre Bardolf

in gas prices. “The bill implicitly recognizes that its provisions, and other state carbon Youth climate activists and area elected reduction measures, will have adverse ecoofficials gathered in Astoria Park on Tuesday nomic impacts, leading to facility closures in support of legislation that would fund state- and lost jobs, and resultant community impacts including the loss of local tax revewide climate initiatives. Rallies were held across New York for nues,” said Ken Pokalsky, vice president of the Climate and Community Investment The Business Council of New York State, in Act, a bill introduced by state Sen. Kevin testimony last month. “American gas prices are significantly subParker (D-Brooklyn) in February, as part of a statewide day of action. Local groups sidized but the cost to the environment and met on the grass under the RFK-Tribor- our children and grandchildren is real,” said ough Bridge to express support for the leg- Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside), a co-sponsor of islation, with an intermission from spoken the CCIA. “It’s time to truly reflect the actual word artist Jellissa, aka Queen of Drafts, cost of our activities, including that of driving. Right now, the environwho read a poem about mental costs are not reflectthe childhood nostalgia of ed in dollars and cents.” being outdoors. way to a pay for The bill also seeks to The Climate and Cominvest in disadvantaged munity Investment Act is progress or a drag communities that experidesigned to generate $10 ence greater air pollution billion to $15 billion in revon the economy? and live near power plants, enue to fuel the Climate high-traffic roads, landLeadership and Community Protection Act, passed in 2019. The new fills and hazardous waste sites. Communibill would impose a carbon tax and funds ties of color are more likely to breathe polwould go to green job creation, renewable luted air and live near facilities that emit energy and communities affected by climate pollution, according to research from the Environmental Protection Agency. As a change and pollution. “We passed the CLCPA in 2019 and that result, they experience higher rates of asthwas one of the most historic climate justice ma, cancer, comorbidities like diabetes and bills and laws in the country. However, it does high blood pressure, and reduced fertility not have teeth unless we pass the CCIA,” said rates, the legislation states. “Here we are in Astoria, an area that housAssemblywoman Jessica Gonzàlez-Rojas es almost every environmental hazard around (D-East Elmhurst). The bill would charge corporations a fee the city, from power plants to our flood zones, for greenhouse gas emissions and incentivize to our heat islands, to our outdated waste sysefficiency upgrades, reducing the state’s car- tems,” said City Council candidate Tiffany bon footprint. It would also offer rebates for Cabán. “Yes, it’s economic stimulus, yes it will create jobs, but it also opens up a converhouseholds and small businesses. Opponents warn of job loss and increases sation about climate reparations and makes Chronicle Contributor

Assemblymember Jessica Gonzáles-Rojas addresses a crowd in support of the Climate and Community Investment Act on May 18 in Astoria, joined by fellow backers of the bill including PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF state Sen. John Liu, right. sure we are investing in the communities that have been on the front lines and bore the brunt of our climate crisis and that is Black and brown and low-income communities.” Others present to speak in support of the CCIA included Xiye Bastida, youth activist and organizer for Fridays for Future New York Cit y, st ate Sen. Jessica R amos (D-Jackson Heights) and Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing), who solidified his support of the bill before those in attendance. The rally was organized by NY Renews, a coalition of climate organizers, and TREEage, a youth-led group focused on climate legislation.

“The CCIA is one part of this, and it’s a larger picture for us all,” said Shiv Soin, executive director of TREEage. The groups are working to draw attention and pressure lawmakers before the Legislature adjourns on June 10 for the summer recess. When contacted, Gov. Cuomo’s office responded that it does not comment on pending legislation but a spokesperson from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said in a statement that the governor “will continue to ensure affordability remains front and center throughout the transition towards a more just, equitable, and Q clean economy.”

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Two and a half years after the final phase of the Queens Boulevard bike lanes was originally set to be completed, Mayor de Blasio announced last Thursday that the city will follow through with construction starting this summer. For many bike and street safety activists, the announcement is long overdue. During his press event, the mayor chalked the delay of the final phase of the project over the past year up to Covid and required state and federal approvals, though de Blasio had agreed to reconsider the Department of Transportation’s plan in February 2020 in response to resistance by Councilmember Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills). On Thursday de Blasio said, pending the remaining state and federal green light, construction would begin in July and finish up in November.

The delays over the past year date back to a February town hall in Forest Hills, when de Blasio waffled on the plan’s last leg, which is slated to stretch from Yellowstone Boulevard to Union Turnpike, by saying he would formally consider an alternative to the DOT’s plan, after Koslowitz raised concerns over eliminating around 200 parking spots. De Blasio assured residents that his consideration of a totally new plan would not slow down progress on the redesign. In May 2020, the DOT announced that it would pause the project due to Covid-based disruptions. Koslowitz wasn’t alone in her opposition. Community Board 6 voted against Phase IV of the bike lanes in 2018 after a number of members expressed concerns over parking and the impact on businesses. To address the parking issue Koslowitz had proposed a plan that would place bike lanes along the medians instead of along the service road, and according to Patch,

had continuously pressured the DOT to revisit its plans from the spring of 2018 on. When de Blasio agreed to consider Koslowitz’s plan, it was swiftly panned by street safety advocates and neighborhood cyclists, who said that putting pedestrian and bike paths in the middle of the street would create more risks as people had to cross it. In announcing the new timeline of construction this week, the mayor confirmed that the DOT mostly will Mayor de Blasio announced the timeline of the Queens stick to its original design, and not Boulevard bike lanes’ long-awaited Phase IV extension Koslowitz’s. NYC DOT PHOTO last week. “The councilmember, I think honestly, felt that what she was proposing was a wasn’t workable and that the original plan was better approach for the community, and we fair. I think there were some adjustments made truly, carefully listened to her thoughts about it, but it’s based on the original plan,” de Blasio Q looked at it, but came to the conclusion that it said at the press event last week.

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Ballot lawsuits reflect Weigh in on Queens Republican infighting greenway upgrades by Max Parrott Associate Editor

A GOP organization called the Queens County Republican Patriots scored a victory May 12 in advancing candidates to challenge Queens County GOP designees in primaries across the borough. The group, whose founder Joe Concannon is based in Bellerose, has been fighting against the Queens Republican Party’s leadership, which he has accused of disenfranchising GOP candidates of running in primaries across the borough. “The county organization has refused to let Republicans run on their line,” he said. The Appellate Court win reinstated 18 candidates to the Republican primary ballot who had been knocked off by the Board of Elections through objections lodged by the county GOP. The candidates affected by the lawsuit include two City Council hopefuls, Steve Sirgiovanni in District 32 and Angelo King in District 24, as well as a number of candidates for the Republican state committee, a body that aims to nominate Republican candidates for local office. The legal fight is an extension of longrunning infighting among groups of Queens

Republicans, who number about 140,000 active voters in Queens. The borough’s active Democrats are over 800,000. Queens County GOP Chairwoman Joann Ariola, who is running against Sirgiovanni, one of the candidates involved in the suit, said that the objections the party lodged against the Republican challengers were not aimed at stopping candidates from running, but at maintaining the integrity of the process. “It’s not about disenfranchising, it’s about making people aware that this group is nothing short of con men and women,” Ariola said. She said that the county GOP plans to continue contesting the place on the ballot of Republican Patriots candidates by pursuing another state court challenge that the party had lodged prior to the recent ruling, and plans to revive. That legal challenge accuses some of the Patriots candidates of collecting designating petitions for a slate of Republican candidates that included several who had sent a cease and desist letter to the Patriotsaffiliated members urging them not colQ lect signatures on their behalf.

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The city Parks Department is hosting another session for Queens residents to weigh in on the new vision for the borough’s greenways. The Destination: Greenways! proposal, which was announced in October, is a plan to improve the already existing miles of greenways throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Parks, in conjunction with the city Department of Transportation, will look to identify gaps in the existing networks, engage community stakeholders to determine key needs and set priorities for new park amenities along each route. The planning discussion will take place virtually on May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The session will focus on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond Park and Joe Michaels Mile connection. The session will begin with a brief presentation of the project where Parks representatives will share proposed routes and amenities. Participants will then be separated into small-group break-out sessions where participants from the public

Kissena Park is one of several green spaces planned for upgrades as part of the DestiFILE PHOTO nation: Greenways! proposal. can share feedback and suggestions. The meeting will end with each group sharing their comments to the entire virtual congregation. The May 26 session will be the second of the project so far — the first took place in November. Translation services will be available in Mandarin, Spanish and Korean. For more information or to register, Q visit bit.ly/3uPgIFD.

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Todd Miranda, the executive director of the National Small Business Chamber of Commerce and president of the New York Boxing Association, sponsored a Business Appreciation event May 15 at Magna, an Italian restaurant located in Flushing. The executive director of Magna, Eleonora Greco, supervised the event at 35-25 Farrington St. The purpose of the occasion was to raise awareness for not only boxers, but also retired athletes. “Many of these athletes do not make the income today’s athletes make,” said Miranda. “These athletes, and some of them like my brother here and former World Champion Vito Antuofuermo, are national icons and legends.” It is vital to strive to support legends like Antuofuermo and provide more athletic opportunities for today’s youth, who are the future, according to Miranda. Loycent Gordon, the owner of Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven, was excited to be at the event because of middleweight champ Antuo-

fuermo, who was an actor in the film “GoodFellas” (1990). The movie had scenes filmed at the bar over 30 years ago. Antuofuermo was a prizefighter in the classic crime film. “I’ve been at Neir’s 12 years,” said Gordon. “The Goodfellas movie celebrated its 30 year anniversary last year.” Antuofuermo was the second actor from the iconic film whom Gordon has met. “I hope that this will become a trend,” said Gordon. “Neir’s Tavern was about 14 percent of the movie and is still in the same condition. It’s by default, one of my favorite movies.” Gordon first met Christopher Serrone, who played a younger version of the mob wiseguy Henry Hill. “Christopher came to Neir’s Tavern when it was on the verge of closing,” said Gordon. “The fact that someone from that movie came got people excited.” An issue with the lease almost led the over190-year-old bar to close, but it was eventually resolved in January 2020. Gordon hopes to one day meet the other actors in the film, like Robert DeNiro, Joe Q Pesci and Ray Liotta.

Driver shot in Queens Village Police are investigating a murder that took place on the edge of Queens Village and St. Albans on Francis Lewis Boulevard and 111th Avenue on May 15 at 4:16 a.m. within the 113th Precinct. “There are no arrests,” said a spokeswoman for the police. “It is still an active investigation.” The victim was a 26-year-old male who was shot in the torso and found by police in the driver’s seat of an Acura sedan, according to the NYPD. He was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens in Jamaica, where he was declared dead.

Police said they were able to determine over the weekend that the victim was at 19914 Hollis Ave. in St. Albans with three additional adult passengers earlier in the day and in the course of driving he was shot. It is unknown who shot the driver of the vehicle and the victim’s family had not been notified as of Monday of his passing, according to the NYPD. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips to nypdcrimestoppers.com. Q All tips are strictly confidential. — Naeisha Rose

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City designates restaurant corridors in Astoria, Woodside for outdoor gathering by Michael Gannon Editor

Supporters of the city’s Open Streets program continue to strike while the iron is hot, and the weather is getting hotter. Last week Mayor de Blasio announced that ten restaurant corridors in the city, including ones in Astoria and Elmhurst, have been designated as Open Boulevards. Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria will be closed to vehicular traffic between 33rd and 36th streets from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst will be closed from 76th to 78th streets from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Both stretches are filled with restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, and both have numerous businesses that have added outdoor seating areas since the city’s food service industry began battling back from Covid-19 last year. The eastern end of the Elmhurst zone has the added benefit of abutting the southwest corner of the city’s Frank D. O’Connor Playground. The streets will be open to pedestrians, bicyclists, children on their scooters and activities both cultural and recreational.

Cindy Vinueza and Tanyette Colón said they would welcome an Open Street designation for a stretch of Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, where pedestrians, cyclists and others soon will be able PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON to make full use of the roadway between 33rd and 36th streets. Cindy Vinueza, an Astoria native, and Tanyette Colón, who has lived in Astoria Heights for a year, said they would look forward to it as they enjoyed a repast outside Tasty’s Diner on Ditmars last Friday. “I think it’s a good idea,” Vinueza said.

“It will help build the community,” Colón added. Mark Keegan, who owns Sobol Astoria a few doors down on Ditmars, told the Chronicle he and other businesses had advocated for the designation, and that he is anticipat-

ing a big boost along the corridor. “This is going to make Ditmars a destination,” he said in a telephone interview on Tuesday. The plan builds off last year’s successful Open Streets restaurants program, which transformed miles of restaurant-heavy streets into open space for diners, cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy. “In a year of dramatic changes to our urban landscape, Open Boulevards will transform New York City’s streets like never before,” de Blasio said in a press release from his office. In an accompanying statement, Andrew Rigie, executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, said the Open Streets dining program already has saved “countless small businesses and jobs” in the city. “It also inspired our communities and policymakers to reimagine our streetscape for complementary uses to create a more vibrant and livable city,” Rigie said. “We commend Mayor de Blasio’s announcement of the new Open Boulevards initiative, which is a wonderful evolution of these programs that will weave outdoor dining with art, beautification, culture, and communitybased programming, to help foster a transformative recovery in our beloved city.” Q

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Libraries’ reopening reflects healing Some branches are open to in-person service, though still with limitations and regulations by Katherine Donlevy

nity for community members to see each other once again — socially “Is this your first time back? Do distanced and masked-up, of course — and to quell fears by learning you know the rules?” A security guard will probably that older friends had made it stop and question you on your way through the pandemic healthy and into the Hillcrest Public Library, now vaccinated. “It’s so interesting because in a but don’t worry, you’re not in trouble. The extra watchman is an local community library like Hilladded safety precaution to ensure crest it’s a little bit different than patrons know the new, Covid-era some of the bigger ones because it’s standards before entering the just the same families over and over library doors. At Hillcrest, that again usually ... I’ve really built means limitations on the amount of relationships with a lot of these patrons allowed inside at a time, families and I’ve seen their kids browsing time and computer usage grow up and it’s been really sad to — visitors cannot stay inside the not see them for such long periods building for longer than 30 min- of time,” said Ashley Henrichs, Hillcrest’s assistant manager. utes. No exceptions. Henrichs expected the reopening In addition to time restrictions, patrons can expect other safety to be anxiety-inducing, especially measures that have become staples because cardholders from other of public spaces: Plexiglas barriers, branches that have not yet reopened hand sanitizing stations, mask for browsing would be visiting Hillrequirements and social distancing crest. She was unsure patrons would respect the markers. mask policy or T h e 18 7 t h maintain social Street and Union distance guideTurnpike library lines, and worried was one of 14 ssential service the 30 -m i nute branches to enter reopens with new time limits would Phase Two of the not be respected. Q u e e n s P u bl ic realities. Instead, she found Library reopening t he f i r s t we ek process May 10, back to be one nearly 15 months filled with joy and after it shut down at the start of the pandemic. The excitement. Cardholders were just upgrade meant bookworms could plain grateful to be back, she said. The assistant manager had spent graduate from picking up reads they had selected online to brows- the pandemic adjusting to the coning through the shelves themselves. stantly changing nature of the “It feels great,” said Antje Wed- library in order to adapt to the needs ding, who carried several novels to of the community. Henrichs threw the checkout line. The library lover herself into online programming described her longing for the after she realized it was an opportubranch’s reopening as “more than nity to provide some level of service to patrons; she started to virtually missing.” “You have to order them online, read books to children for a “Storythe books, and then you wait and time from Home” segment, before you wait and you either get nothing she and a few other librarians for weeks or you get three immedi- formed the “Children’s Online Programming Committee” to put out a ately. It’s been hard.” For most of the pandemic, the rotating vir t ual prog ram ming QPL had only been offering virtual schedule that could be tuned into for programming and access to its free via social media. Since July, Mail-A-Book program, which she’s been one of the leading libraridelivered materials to the doors of ans who have facilitated the Queens homebound customers. While she Public Library reopening, which appreciated the branch continuing kickstarted its first phase last July. Phase One encouraged readers pickup and to-go service, Wedding said it wasn’t the same as perusing to reserve books online and pick through the library aisles and flip- them up at selected branches as the copies became available, but did ping through book jackets herself. Books weren’t the only thing not allow for indoor activity, such Wedding missed — for the com- as browsing, reference service, munity of Hillcrest, the reopening seating, conference room usage, of its smaller-sized library was like book donations, computer time or a homecoming. It was an opportu- restroom usage. Associate Editor

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Though not typically thought of as vital library services, the latter two were sorely missed by some members of the community. “Something that is very lacking now, especially now in the pandemic, is the expectation to go to a place that is safe where you’re not expected to spend money, it’s open to everybody. The library has really been that place for a lot of people and I think the pandemic has really highlighted how important that really is,” Henrichs said. Closed libraries meant closed amenities, including restrooms. She called the shuttered access, especially for those experiencing homelessness and who rely on the library as a safe haven, a “public health concern.” Even when the branches were closed to the public, librarians tried to offer as many services as possible while still adhering to safety guidelines. The Queens Public Library partnered with the city to offer its technology to students to complete their schoolwork, and some branches offered remote printing services so patrons could print out resumes, tax documents and other important paperwork. Hillcrest continues to offer the service even as visitors are allowed to come in and print from the computers themselves. Terrance of Fresh Meadows was one of the thousands of Queens residents who lost their jobs during the pandemic, but has been unable to sign up for unemployment. Though he has his own laptop and internet connection at home, Terrance, who said he’s “not so computer-savvy,” struggled to maneuver his way through the website. The state is holding onto four checks in his name until he officially registers for Pandemic Unemployment, which he was only able to do with the help of QPL staff. “This is one of the only places I can come and get the help. Without access it’s hard. You just can’t do anything,” Terrance said. “This place, so far, has been very helpful.” Libraries across the borough are continuing to slowly reopen. Another 12 locations will open their doors and enter Phase Two on May 24. The Queens Public Library hopes to reopen for full service with more lenient regulations and the return of in-person group programming sometime in the next few weeks, but warned that visits to its branches would reflect the “new realities” Q of the post-pandemic world.

Hillcrest Public Library, top, reopened last week for the first time in over a year. The branch’s assistant manager, Ashley Henrichs, center, was excited to enter into the next phase of reopening, but continues to offer to-go services for patrons who are still not ready to browse. Elmhurst Public Library above, was another of the 14 branches to open last week for in-person PHOTOS BY KATHERINE DONLEVY, COURTESY QUEENS LIBRARY, ABOVE service.

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husband and wife, were both excited to be at their first live music festival since the Some college kids go out to party or take start of the coronavirus pandemic. The couple, both jazz enthusiasts, took a weeklong break after finishing their final exams, but Samara Joy McClendon spent the A-train from Washington Heights to her weekend after completing her courses hear the performances. “I’m a social worker and psychotheraat SUNY Purchase kicking off the Downpist,” said Aaron Newman, 60. “It was so town Jamaica Jazz Festival. With her smooth vocal styling, McClen- amazing to be out and seeing live jazz in New York again after don graced the Jamaithis horrible ca Perfor ming Ar ts pandemic.” C e nt e r by si ng i ng Neit her of t he classic jazz standards t was so amazing to be Newmans were vocal by Billie Holiday, Nat out and seeing live jazz j a z z f a n s , b u t K i ng Cole, D u ke McClendon won them Elli ng ton a nd Sa m in New York again ...” over with her rendiJones. tions of Billie Holi“This is my f irst — Aaron Newman, social worker d ay’s “ I’m G o n n a festival of the summer Lock My Heart,” Nat and my second time performing,” said McClendon, 21. “My King Cole’s “Nothing Ever Changes My first in-person performance was Small’s Love for You,” Duke Ellington’s “EveryJazz Club in Greenwich Village, which was thing Happens to Me” and Sam McCrae’s “If You Never Fall in Love with Me,” just cool but everybody behind Plexiglas.” The first day of the Jamaica Jazz Festi- to name a few. The couple can’t wait to buy McClenval at JPAC, located at 153-10 Jamaica Ave., was outdoors with guests socially dis- don’s album, which is available for preorder tanced on lawn chairs in beautiful weather from Whirlwind UK. “We’ve come out to Queens in the past on May 15. The second day of performancfor Charlie Parker, we’ve gone to the jazz es was on May 16. Aaron Newman and Adeena Newman, mobile, so this is like the best,” said AdeeAssociate Editor

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Samara Joy McClendon, center, performed at JPAC with the Pasquale Grasso Trio: Pasquale PHOTO BY NAEISHA ROSE Grasso (guitar), Keith Bala (drums) and Ari Roland (Bass). na Newman, 58. “I don’t like vocal jazz, but I loved her.” McClendon, the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal winner, always loved singing since she was in middle school, but she didn’t take her musical gifts seriously until she was in high school. It wasn’t until she decided to major in jazz studies and vocal performance at SUNY

Purchase that she had gained the self-assura n c e t o p u r s u e a c a r e e r i n m u s ic professionally. “I went and then I met so many amazing students who loved the music and would share with me recordings,” said McClendon. “The classes, students and the professors really helped me.” continued on page 22

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One year left of KG Interchange work Recent junction changes slowly alleviate traffic by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

Traffic through the Kew Gardens Interchange has been less congested in recent days, but the construction won’t be completed for another year. The project to enhance safety at the multifaceted junction — which connects the Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Jackie Robinson Parkway and Union Turnpike — has been in the works since 2015. It’s been in the final phase since early 2019 and, even in the face of the pandemic, is sill on track to finish up next June. “There have been numerous stage changes during this Phase which have affected multiple roadways and exit and entrance ramps. Motorists will continue to notice improvements and will begin to experience the projects’ many benefits as the work progresses,” Diane Park, spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation, told the Chronicle in an email. The 600,000 daily drivers who use the interchange may have noticed the most drastic changes last week — the Exit 8 ramp from eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the Grand Central Parkway has been relocated to an entirely new roadway. In late April, the Exit 13W ramp from eastbound Grand Central Parkway to westbound Jackie Robinson Parkway was relo-

Workers reset the southbound Van Wyck NYS DOT PHOTO Expressway bridge bearings. cated a quarter mile east of its previous location. The changes have alleviated some of the intense traffic congestion, which had occasionally caused delays of up to 30 minutes per mile. But traffic is far from gone. “It’s frustrating, to say the least,” said Richard Baione, a Glendale resident who

travels to work in Bay Terrace four days a week. “There’s no way around the traffic, either, because it’s where ever y thing intersects.” Despite the annoyance with the slow travel time, Baione appreciates the improvements that will come as time progresses toward the project’s completion date, particularly the wider travel lanes and stronger lighting. Though annoying, the jammed junction has not led to major complaints at the AAA northeast branch, according to Robert Sinclair, the public affairs senior manager, who said there’s nothing to do but “grin and bear” the traffic until the project is finished. “One of the remarkable things about New York and when they do these kinds of projects, they’re able to keep traffic f lowing though a construction area,” Sinclair said. “They’re doing what they have to do to get the project done ... There’s so much going on in a relatively compact area and they’re able to maintain traffic f low ... It will be a remarkable piece of work when completed.” The final stage will also bring five new bridges, drainage and landscaping improvements and updated signage. In response to a question about space for cyclists, Park said a new shared-use path is being constructed along westbound Union Turnpike between Park Drive East and Queens Boulevard as part of the project. Q

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The Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival was the first musical outing for couple Aaron and Adeena Newman of Washington PHOTO BY NAEISHA ROSE Heights. Backing McClendon on the stage was the Pasquale Grasso Trio, which consists of Pasquale Grasso on guitar, Keith Bala on drums and Ari Roland on bass. Godwin Louis, Becca Stevens, Miguel Zenón, Joel Ross, Melissa Aldana, Sachel Vasandani and Ravi Coltrane also perfor med over the course of the weekend. McClendon will be in Italy on July 9th to promote her self-titled album “Samara Joy,” and will be back in New York City at the Lincoln Center on August 20 at 7 p.m. She will gradQ uate SUNY Purchase on May 21.

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Self-taught artist and sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle’s gifts extended into a vast expanse of arenas. Born in October of 1930 in Paris, she was a visionary painter, writer, filmmaker, theater set designer, and outdoor sculpture and architectural project innovator. Her first major U.S. exhibition, “Structures of Life” at MoMA PS1, features more than 200 of Saint Phalle’s works, including sculptures, drawings, prints, archival materials and films. They date from the 1960s until her death in 2002 from the lung disease she developed from years of working with toxic chemicals to create her art, and will remain on display in the Long Island City gallery through Sept. 6. She created the first of her nanas, brightly painted sculptures of curvaceous voluptuous women, in 1964, eventually e filling them out with foundation to achieve a plumper appearance. Their presence is strong throughout t the exhibit — Saint Phalle also painted them to decorate other pieces. In the center of the MoMA PS1 gallery facing the entrance to the exhibit, a statuesque, largerthan-life t nana stands guard, massive breasts thrust up toward the ceiling, her stout hips providing excellent coverage. Brightly painted and often posed in exuberant leaping poses with arms upraised, up the nanas convey sheer weight, yet charming lightness. Their robust solidity somehow makes them seem both formidable and adorable. Their resemblance to fertility godh desses is no accident — the artist took inspiration from her pregnant friend Clarice Rivers. d The nanas marked Saint Phalle’s entry into public art, appearing in Central Park in 1968 while traveling as part of “Le Paradis Fantastique” (“The Fantastic Paradise”) show for Montreal’s Expo ’67, a commission from the French government. Saint Phalle worked on the project with collaborator and life partner Jean Tinguely. w A culmination of Saint Phalle’s outdoor large-scale installations came with the Tarot Garden in Tuscany. Based on the 22 Major Arcana of the tarot deck, the works are continued on page 25 covered with mosaic layers of glass and ceramic tiles.

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In late 2018, two rappers from the World’s Borough collided at an underground hip-hop event, and nearly three years later they have a 14-track album and a mixtape with original music, spoken word interludes and lyrics over classic rap beats. “A friend of mine approached me at an underground event and told me she was a fan of my music,” said Jonathan Martinez, also known as Jam Young, 31. “She wanted to collaborate and had been working with a producer from College Point.” Alex Rush, who goes by Lex Rush, then presented Martinez with three fresh instrumentals for the two rap artists to work on. “We were both in the New York underground hip-hop scene doing shows around the city and I remember seeing Jonathan perform,” said Rush. “Not only could he spit bars, but he makes great songs. He is a songwriter and can perform with killer stage performance. You don’t always see that, especially in the freestyle rap scene.” Rush, 32, was so impressed by Martinez that she asked to do a musical set with him. “I don’t think I’ve heard of instrumentals like the ones she gave me,” said Martinez. “It was a mixture of rock, pop and hip-hop infused in one. We wrote bits on each and

she liked all three of them, so we did the collaboration project.” While collaborating on their music, Martinez discovered Rush was a Queens kid too. “We were both learning about each other while writing these songs,” said Martinez. “She’s from Bayside and I grew up in College Point. We are basically like a town over from each other and never met.” Martinez learned that Rush attended Townsend Harris High School in Flushing and she learned that he went to Robert F. Kennedy Community High School a little over a mile away also in Flushing. They were surprised to learn they both hung out at one point or another at spots like Cherry Valley in Whitestone and VIP Pizza in Bayside. “Things just happened organically when we realized that we grew up like 10-minutes from each other in Queens,” said Rush. “We decided to make the EP about that.” The borough’s multiculturalism was something that the two artists also bonded over. Martinez is Ecuadorian and Dominican, while Rush is Italian and Jewish. “One of our other Queens producers is Filipino and the other is African American and Caribbean,” said Martinez. “Queens is the most diverse borough in the world.” College Point producer Paul Cruz is Filipino and Queensbridge producer RayVaughn

Rappers Lex Rush and Jam Young, center, and producers Paul Cruz, left, and RayVaughn Levi will have an album drop on PHOTO BY MATT OGILVIE Spotify on May 21. Levi is Montserratian and Black, according to Martinez. “Queens is a great place to grow up,” said Rush. “There is so much diversity — it’s close to the city, but it’s still its own thing. There’s everything. There are tons of restaurants, shops, parks and lots of character.” A large part of Queens’ character is the people who make the borough what it is, according to Martinez, so the artists decided

to include their friends and loved ones on the album in spoken word skits. Mark Lord, the musical theater director at Martinez’s high school (and a Queens Chronicle writer), was one. “Jonathan asked me to contribute something and I said, ‘Sure, but I’m not a rapper,’” said Lord. “He mentioned that he had an album that was Queensthemed and that he wanted me to talk about my experience as a teacher here in Queens.” Lord’s interlude includes a snippet about his first day teaching at August Martin High School in Springfield Gardens in 1980, before directing Martinez in musicals at RFK High School, according to the retired English teacher who lives in Forest Hills. Listeners who buy their album, titled “Queens Affair,” on Bandcamp, a platform for independent artists, can also get a hold of a mixtape with beats from Queens rappers like Nicki Minaj (South Jamaica), Nas (Queensbridge), LL Cool J (Hollis) and more, with freestyle raps from Rush and Martinez. “The platform really helps independent artists,” said Martinez. “We get a higher percentage from our music sales than from other music platforms like iTunes.” The album was released on April 30, the 82nd anniversary of the first World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It streams Q on Spotify May 21.

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neuf trous-Edition MAT” of 1964, one of her “shooting paintings,” contained instructions for creating a painting by firing a rifle at color pouches embedded in wood and plaster until they “bled” onto the canvas. Yet she also was a champion of women’s rights and devoted to social justice causes, striving to destigmatize AIDS in the 1980s. One of the multiple architectural projects Saint Phalle created with Tinguely was “Le Dragon de Knokke” (1973), for collectors Roger and Fabienne Nellens in their house garden in Knokke-le-Zoute, Belgium. The dragon’s interior contained a playroom, kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. Made of painted polyester over sprayed cement and iron armature, the dragon stood 21 feet tall and sprawled over 110 feet long with a winding long tail resting on a curved claw. A long red forked tongue constructed as a playground slide spilled from its mouth. The project is especially poignant considering Saint Phalle’s past. Denied safety in her own home growing up, she merged art and shelter to symbolically protect children from monsters on the outside, giving them fun and refuge inside the belly of a benevolent dragon beast.

One of Niki de Saint Phalle’s nana sculptures, recalling ancient fertility goddesses, stands front and center at the exhibit of her works at MoMA PS1. On the cover: “La PHOTOS BY JORDANA LANDRES Force,” from 1987, one of her dragon sculptures. “I wanted to create a space where you could have a new kind of life, to just be free,” she said. Art was to be not only emotionally but also physically enjoyed — and lived in, literally. The prolific, multifaceted and stunning body of work Saint Phalle leaves behind

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continued from page 23 She lived inside one of the sculptures, a huge and huge-breasted nana named “The Empress,” until the garden opened in 1998. Saint Phalle became drawn to art partially to process the trauma of the sexual abuse she suffered as a child by her father and from other life stresses. She believes immersing herself in art healed her. Her originality, humor and rebelliousness asserted itself in memorable ways. Her “Tir

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CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, DOCKET NUMBER: 20CP0252FV, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Bristol County Juvenile Court, 289 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720 TO: Unknown/ unnamed father, Bartholomew Soronio A petition has been presented to this court by DCF (Fall River), seeking, as to the following child, Aimee Nunez, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time 08/18/2021 at 9:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-676-0090. WITNESS: Hon John S. Spinale, FIRST JUSTICE, Roger J. Oliveira, Clerk-Magistrate, DATE ISSUED: 05/12/2021

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Notice is hereby given that a license, number “PENDING”, for wine, beer & cider has been applied for by 347 Restaurant LLC d/b/a SVL Souvlaki Bar to sell wine, beer & cider at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 34-01 Steinway St., Astoria, Queens County for on premises consumption. Applicant and trade name of business is 347 Restaurant LLC d/b/a SVL Souvlaki Bar.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 04-28-2021, bearing Index Number NC-000715-20/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) STEVEN (Middle) LEE (Last) PINE. My present name is (First) STEVEN (Middle) LEE (Last) BILLO PINE AKA STEVEN LEE PINE AKA STEVEN LEE BILLOPINE AKA STEVEN LEE BILLO-PINE AKA STEVEN PINE. The city and state of my present address are Jamaica, NY. My place of birth is OCEANSIDE, CA. The month and year of my birth are September 1983.

of Los Angeles In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of MD NURAL MOSTAFA

Adopting

Parent

TO:

REAZ AHMED KAWSAR (aka JUSTIN RUDRO AZIM) By order of this Court, you are hereby cited and required to appear personally concerning the adoption of LOBIB SHADMAN JOY, minor(s), before the Judge of this Court in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, at the Courtroom of Department 414, 201 Centre Plaza Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754 on 7-2-2021, at 11:00 A.M., of that day, then and there to show cause, if any, why said adoption should not be granted according to the petition on file herein. Appearances must be made remotely using WebEx: WebEx Personal Room URL: https : //lacvirtualcourts.webex. com/meet/chc-dept-414 Call-in

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WebEx Access Code: 962 078 140 Dated: 4-27-2021 SHERRI R. CARTER, Executive Officer/Clerk of Court Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles By: IRMA SANDOVAL, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED You are served as an individual citee The time when a citation is deemed served on a party may vary depending on the method of service. For example, see Code of Civil Procedure Sections 413.10 through 415.40. CN976794 L&Q71271 May 6,13,20,27, 2021

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT COURT 21 CVD 500123 21 CVD 6716 Danielle Beckford, Plaintiff vs. Michael Thompson, Defendant To: Michael Thompson Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Domestic Violence Protective Order and Child Custody. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from the first date of publication of this Notice, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 6th day of May, 2021. Danielle Beckford, 9099 Mail Service Center, ACP 1996 Raleigh, NC 27699

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1334130 for On-Premises Liquor has been applied for by Vibras Restaurant Group Inc DBA Havana Blvd. to sell On-Premises Liquor, Wine, and Beer at retail in a Full Service Restaurant under the ABC Law at 9101-9105 Astoria Blvd., E. Elmhurst, NY 11369 for on-premises consumption. Vibras Restaurant Group Inc DBA Havana Blvd. 119-19 JAMAICA AVE., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/17/10. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Yossi Assayag, 86-25 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

222-01 LINDEN BOULEVARD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/27/21. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 13 Gay Drive, Great Neck, NY 11024. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 2321 Blvd LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/24/2021. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: RORY MCFARLANE, 129-25 154TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11434. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, Sat 5/22, 1pm-2:30pm, 90-27 Shore Pkwy. Please meet me in front of the bldg and wear face mask! Williamsburg, 177 Maujer St, Apt Garden Co-op on 2nd fl, 2 BR, FDR, 4L. 2BR/1bath, $1,975/mo. NO 1 bath, W/D allowed. Asking $269K. BROKER FEE. Freshly painted apt. Connexion RE, 718-845-1136 HW fls, heat & hot water incl. Call Francesco Viglietta, 718-785-6533. Capri Jet Realty

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Williamsburg, 333 Graham Ave, #3L, 2BR/1Bath, $2,395/mo. Luxurious Newly Renov Apt, SS, DW, EIK, Full bath, High ceilings, Virtual AC. Jun 1. Call Stellina Napolitano, 646-372-7145. Capril Jet Realty

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HOWARD BEACH/ LINDENWOOD Deluxe Garden Co-op 1st Fl. 3+ bedroom, 2 bath, remodeled kitchen, both bathrooms upgraded, 1,068 ft. plenty of extras included. Asking $350K Offered by Owner

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Notice is hereby given that a license number 1334618 for a beer, wine, liquor license has been applied for by Citrus And Spice LLC., to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 32-90 36TH St., Astoria, NY 11102 for premises consumption.

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Marv and Mayne Legendary sportscaster Marv Albert announced last weekend he will be hanging up his microphone at the conclusion of next month’s NBA Conference Finals. Except for the late Howard Cosell, I cannot think of a sportscaster who has been more imitated than Albert has been thanks to his slightly nasal lower octave voice and his “YES!” signature call. Albert is revered in his native New York City because of his many years as the radio voice of the Knicks and Rangers. Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan grew disenchanted with Albert’s criticism of the teams and decided not to renew his MSG network contract in 2004. Albert went to the YES Network in 2005, then left to do NBA games on TNT. It would be a classy gesture if Dolan welcomed him back for a “Marv Albert Night” before a Knicks game. It’s fair to wonder if Warner Media, the parent corporation of Turner Broadcasting, may have forced Albert’s decision. He turns 80 next month and Warner Media has not shown much room for sentimentality ever since it was acquired by AT&T. Turner may have been sending a strong message as it just fired his most recent broadcasting partner, former NBA star Chris Webber. Kenny Mayne announced on Twitter last week he was let go by ESPN after 27 years with the Worldwide Leader in Sports. His deadpan

humor made him the Steven Wright of Sportscenter anchors. He was a onetime backup quarterback for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and wasn’t shy about his using his athletic ability for humorous bits. ESPN execs loved using Mayne for the annual spring Upfront presentation, when networks try to entice dollars from ad agencies by announcing their fall programming. A few networks employ their late-night talent to goodnaturedly skewer them as a way of making their presentations more fun and memorable. CBS always utilizes Stephen Colbert; ABC has Jimmy Kimmel; NBC alternates between Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers; Turner employed Conan O’Brien before it merged with humorless AT&T. I can attest Mayne got bigger laughs during his five minutes on stage than those aforementioned talented professional funnymen did. The NFL is a master of marketing in the offseason. First, it was the hoopla surrounding the draft. Now, the release of the upcoming season’s schedule has taken on event status. Last week, the league announced the New York Jets and their new QB Zach Wilson will open the season in Charlotte. They’ll face the Carolina Panthers, who will be led by the man he’s replacing, Sam Darnold. That should create some buzz leading into Week 1 around here. Q See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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• Forest Hills • “A SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS” 97 Continental Avenue is an elegantly built Center Hall Colonial Home located in Forest Hills Gardens, one of NYC’s most sought-after neighborhoods. It sits fi rmly on almost half an acre of land. Its design’s integrity and charm have been meticulously looked for, freezing time & honoring the home’s historical value. You are welcomed by a beautiful foyer that boasts neoclassical features and an iconic stairwell that stands as the home’s backbone & centerpiece. This nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence enjoys six fi replaces, a Butler’s pantry, grand-living room, formal dining room, a mahogany-lined library, wine cellar, an enclosed sunroom, two levels of living area, & a comparable size lower level.

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Asking $355K

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Asking $269K

Asking $855K

ARVERNE CONDO FOR SALE

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

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

All new mint AAA Ranch, 3 BR, 2½ baths, granite countertops, S.S. appliances, new baths, full fin. bsmnt

HOWARD BEACH Mint AAA Colonial, 3 BRs, 2½ Baths, 43x100 lot, All New Construction, Large Master BR with Ensuite & Walk in Closet, Convenient Laundry Room on Top Flr, 1st Flr Has Beautiful Kitchen, New Cabinets, S.S. Appliances & Granite Countertops, Living Room, Formal Dining Room & Den. Must See! Asking $829K

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Mint 1 family Colonial, great location, new eat-in-kit, cherry cabinets, ! Quartz counter, CT A S.S. Appliances, TR 3/4 BRs, 2 full N O baths, fin. C bsmnt, IN 1 car pvt entrance, det gar, pvt dvwy,

Cross Bay Blvd., 2nd Floor, 350 sq. ft., Plus Heat & Electric, All New Tiles & New Bathroom

$1,500/mo

• Rockwood Park • Beautifully renovated High Ranch on a 40x100 lot. This lovely home features high ceilings, skylights, four bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors, central air, alarm system, and laundry room, with washer/ dryer. A backyard patio with gas BBQ, perfect for entertaining, & a long private driveway that can hold 3-4 cars, Complete move in condition. Conveniently located to all Howard Beach has to offer.

Asking $698,888

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Boat lovers dream waterfront home on 40’ deep canal of Shellbank Basin. Floating dock, aluminum gangway, fi nger pier, cement bulkhead & boat house for loads of enjoyment. Enjoy the outdoors on the deck off the kit or the lower deck in the yard surrounded by a 4’ chain link fence with privacy slots. The second story was added to this lovely home in 1997 & entire house was renovated including plumbing & electric. Master BR features walk in closet and sitting room. New GAF hurricane roof guaranteed to withstand 130 mph winds installed in 2012, plywood fl r attic, double driveway, attached gar, full un-fi n bsmnt & recessed SunRad cast iron Radiate heaters Enjoy beautiful sunsets every night.

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• Lindenwood • Enter into this spacious 2 bedroom Co-op. Hardwood floors thru out, well lit family space, LR/DR for great entertaining. Each bedroom is in a private space for relaxation and comfort. Convenient access to stores, transportation, and restaurants. Lots of closets, French doors, high hats, updated unit!

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“LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? WE HAVE MORE! GIVE US A CALL.” “WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME? KW LIBERTY HAS OVER 150 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE READY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH QUALITY SERVICE.” S. OZONE PARK

JAMAICA Commercial Property For Sale Price: $1,700,000 Contact Pedro Duarte for more information 646-552-4422 ST. ALBANS 3 BR, 2 bathroom home for sale. Price: $650,000 Contact Michael DeFreitas for more information 718-848-4700

Excellent 2 fam home w/first floor 3 BRs and second floor 4 BRs aparts w/fin bsmnt, 2 boilers & 2 hot water heaters & 3 elect meters. Great investment opportunity or live in with lots of rental income. Close to major highways & different modes of transportation. Mins away from JFK Airport & Resorts World Casino. Too many extras to mention .... come take a look.

Price: $990,000 Contact Paul Deo for more information 347-581-9863

JAMAICA

ROSEDALE

1 family detached Colonial in the heart of Wakefield. New windows, floors, kitchen, baths, new siding, new boiler & much more!

Yours to make into a wonderful family home. This charming home features 2 BRs, open concept with L.R. & D.R., large eat-in-kit & a full bath on the 1st floor. One of the BRs provides access to our own pvt backyard. Take advantage of this beauty as it won’t last long!!

Price: $739,000 Contact Mila Manaevskaya for more information 347-439-0476

Price: $465,000 Contact Anthony Johnson Freeman / Rayhan Ramzan for more information 310-993-6787/ 917-200-5341

This is an exquisite 5 BR, 3 bath with a mother/daughter layout located in Rosedale. This home also has a one of a kind sunroom for those relaxing moments we all need. Conveniently located near the Queens/ Nassau border. Green Acres Mall, 5 Towns shopping center & major highways. Brand-new hot water tank.

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GLENDALE Beautiful 2 Family house with 6 BRs. Nice backyard, near everything. Must see! Price: $999,000 Contact Gladys Martinez for more information 917-443-0097

HOWARD BEACH Semi det 2 fam home, each floor features EIK, formal D.R., L.R., 3 BRs, 1.5 baths, full fin bsmnt, pvt dvwy, car port, fenced in backyard, located close to shopping, schools, houses of worship & buses. Price: $899,999

Contact Carolyn DeFalco for more information 718-848-4700

Price: $895,000 Contact Corey Craig for more information 718-848-4700

JAMAICA

BAYSIDE

Boasting an array of upgrades, 2 fam home 23 years built situated in the heart of Jamaica close to the Van Wyck Expressway, walking distance to buses, schools & shops. This 6 bedroom home comes with all appliances. Features upgraded kit & bath with granite countertops and efficiency windows. Siding granite fence around the corner. Full fin bsmnt w/ laundry rm & recreation room w/high windows. Enjoy the backyard which is perfect for pvt parties. Drvwy for 10 cars. Price: $979,000 Contact Indira Persaud/Andrew Persaud for more information 917-509-2874/570-982-0246

Luxury living at it’s finest in the heart of Bay Terrace! This 2 BR/2 bath apart is ready for you to call HOME. Spacious living area w/full D.R. open to a double terrace w/breathtaking water views. Master BR has a full bath & spacious closets. Second BR is large too. Hardwood flrs exist under carpets. Amenities at the Versailles include 24-hr doorman & concierge service, indoor parking gar ($), state-of-the-art gym/spa, summer pool, tennis courts, deli, dry cleaners, beauty salon, bike room, party room & laundry. Price: $539,000

Contact Jennifer Scala for more information 917-796-5251

OZONE PARK FULLY VACANT! Move-in ready, fully reno home located in desirable Tudor Village section of O.P. Located on a quiet, dead-end block with pvt parking for 2 cars & plenty of street parking. This beautiful home has hardwood flrs throughout and boasts a 2nd flr unit w/cathedral ceilings & large skylight, letting in tons of natural sunlight. Spacious backyard offers plenty of storage space so you can enjoy the mostly fin bsmnt! Convenient location near highways, shopping, A-train & bus stops. A true gem for your family, or prospective tenants!

ROCKAWAY BEACH Beautiful Beach Front Condo , 1 block to Clean Rockaway Beach, with Basketball, Hand Ball. Kiddie Park & board walk facing the Atlantic Ocean, restaurants, Bicycling Etc. Bldg. offers Event Room, Laundry facilities & Its Own BBQ out Doors area. Clean Elevator Modern Apt with Terrace. Close to Transportation and all conveniences. Elementary school across the Street. Price: $349,900

Located in the heart of Ozone Park, Queens. Provides premiere land for a developer, the R-6B zoning offers a range of possibilities to build on. The sale consists of 3 lots, a 2 fam house, 3 fam house & an office with 6 car gar selling as a package. Situated 5 blocks away from subway line A going to Manhattan- 25 minute ride. 10 minutes drive to the Belt Parkway heading to Brooklyn or Long Island. Price: $5,125,000

Contact Rene Rose for more information 718-810-0293

Contact Max Levy for more information 917-254-5420

Contact Chatter Singh/Ryan Singh for more information 646-354-0799/347-257-9475

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JAMAICA

Prime location. Beautiful reno 1 fam house featuring 4 BRs & 2 baths. Life proof vinyl flooring on 1st & 2nd floor waterproof & scratch proof (2019). 1st floor bath was remodeled with new tile, new grouting, new sink and water efficient toilet (2019). Roof was redone in 2017. Easy to show and sell.

Look no further. This massive & I mean massive motherdaughter style home is now available. This 2,300 sq. ft. home boasts 6 great size BRs with a walk-in closet in the master BR. A spacious full fin bsmnt & a massive attic. Pvt dvwy with a garage. Price: $1,299,999 Contact Steven Pratt / Crystal Gonzalez information 929-400-1063/347-449-1644

Price: $675,000 Contact Valerie Shalomoff for more information 718-848-4700

LAWRENCE 6 BR, 3 Bathroom Home For Sale Price: $2,100,000 Contact Ariel Rahmanov for more information 212-470-6888

Price: $825,000 Contact Rajni Mohnani for more information 646-407-5642

ST. ALBANS 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully fin bsmnt, Eat-in-kitchen, separate living room & 2 car off street parking.

Price: $585,000 Contact John Amato for more information 929-268-6278

Price: $875,000 Contact Teddy Navarrete for more information 718-848-4700

JAMAICA 2 Family Home For Sale Price: $5,125,000 Contact Fardeen Hamid for more information 347-218-2168

Single family home located center block in Hollis,Queens. The property features 3 BR, one bath, updated EIK,formal L.R. & D.R.. Full fin bsmnt with SOE & private driveway.

Price: $669,000 Contact Samantha Soobryan information 917-283-8604

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RIDGEWOOD One family frame house in Ridgewood. Lot size 20 x 100, zoning R6B. Close to transportation, Close to L&M trains 20 minutes to Manhattan.

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HEMPSTEAD New construction built 2021/3,000 SQFT, 6 BRs, 5 baths. 2 Master BRs. Can be converted into 2 fam with proper permits & consulting your architect. Huge fin bsmnt 8 ft high with approx 1500 sq. ft. which can be converted into huge home office. One of a kind house.

HOWARD BEACH Ever wonder what it would be like to live comfortably in NYC without having to worry about paying rent? This home may be the answer to that. A huge 2 family home in a central location of Lindenwood/Howard Beach, Queens is now ready for its new owner. Each apartment is comprised of 3 BRs & 2 baths, formal D.R., great sized L.R. & a spacious kit. Bsmnt as large as the property for all your storage or personal needs & can not forget the fact that parking will never be an issue again as you can easily fi t 2 vehicles here. Schedule your preview today & see for your self. Price: $995,000

Contact Theresa LaBoccetta for more information 347-531-9060

Comfortable Apartment with Large Living room & Dining room for rent. Lots of closets. Kitchen has an electric stove. Each room has a separate manual thermostat. Price: $2,050 / Mo

Felicina Lisena for more information 917-376-3715

WOODHAVEN 3 BR Apartment for Rent Price: $2,400 / Mo Contact Alexandra Mueses for more information 347-645-6902

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Price: $728,000 Contact Patrick Hartill for more information 917-721-9355

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BELLERROSE All Brick Single-Fam Home Features 3 BRs, 2 full baths & a fin bsmnt comes with a pvt dvwy, & 2 sep garages. There is great potential for this property, located near Highways, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants, Public Transportation, Worship Centers, Airports, Necessities & minutes from Manhattan. Fully Updated & much more.... You snooze.... You lose... Price: $649,888