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Pipeline off Breezy dealt major blow National Grid declares moratorium on gas hookups in Queens and LI by Michael Shain Editor

ew York State has dealt a serious setback to a $1-billion pipeline proposal that would bring natural gas to the city and Long Island from a hookup in Breezy Point. The pipeline was being promoted as a way to meet the region’s mushrooming energy needs and end a predicted gas shortage that threatens to cut off all new gas hookups in the area. The pipeline “is projected to result in water quality violations and fails to meet New York State’s rigorous water quality standards,” the Department of Environmental Conservation said in a statement rejecting the application. The ruling allows the sponsor of the pipeline, Oklahoma-based Williams Companies, to reapply for a permit if it can convince the state it has corrected the problems. “The Department of Environmental Conservation raised a discrete technical issue with our application for water quality certification,” Chris Stockton, a Williams spokesperson, said. “Our team will be evaluating the issue and resubmitting the application quickly.” The day after the ruling, National Grid

began notifying new customers in Queens and on Long Island that it could not guarantee any new hookups in the future because its gas supplies were not keeping up with demand. Environmental groups that had been fighting the construction of the pipeline seem to have won a major victory. “We don’t believe the ruling is narrow at all,” said Lee Ziesche, an organizer for Sane Energy Project, a Manhattanbased group. “We think Williams is just saying that so their shareholders don’t freak out.” The DEC denied the permit for the section of a proposed 36-mile pipeline that runs under New York waters. The pipeline would carry shale gas extracted from the mountains of Pennsylvania and transported across New Jersey to Sandy Hook, then under New York Harbor to a spot several miles off Breeezy Point in the Rockaways. The pipeline would then connect to a smaller, three-mile-long line, built in 2015, under the beach in Jacob Riis Park that delivers the gas to National Gird, the city utility. Environmentalists object to the project on several grounds, including that it would extend the region’s dependency on fossil fuels. Construction would also stir up the rem-

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Howard Beach’s littlest champ St. Helen’s first-grader wins state gymnastic gold on her first try by Michael Shain Editor

How does it feel to win? “It’s happy,” said Ava Gray. “Everybody knows that.” Ava, a first-grader at St. Helen Catholic Academy in Howard Beach, has more firsthand knowledge of the subject than most people five-times her age. At age 7, Ava is a back-flipping, hand-standing phenom in the world of young gymnasts with a living room full of trophies and a basement workout room dripping with medals to prove it. Last Saturday, she won gold with the highest overall score in the New York State Downstate Championships in Patchogue, LI — in her first year of eligibility. It was her biggest win yet and vaulted her into the national top 100 rankings in her level. Her classmates at St. Helen are well aware of her accomplishments, if only because at the end of the school day she does back f lips to enter t ai n t hem i n f ront of t he building. The school principal, her mother Lenore said, sought her out in the lunchroom last Friday especially to wish her luck in “the states,” as they call the annual meet. Not surprisingly, her favorite events are the ones she does best in, floor exercises and the vault, on which she

beat all comers last Saturday. The vault and beam “are very frustrating,” said Ava, who is blond and hardly the size of a decent front-yard snowman. “I have a long way to go. I’m only 7.” Ava started gymnastics at age 2 1/2, after watching her older brother Gavin practice parkour, an adventure activity, at the Aviator Sport and Event Center at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. There she saw girls doing gymnastics and asked her mother if she could join. “I tried it, I liked it and, voila, I did it,” she said matter of factly. Ava’s training regime is fearsome — three four-hour days a week at Aviation. It will become four days this summer after school is out. The gymnastic world is rigidly divided into levels, dictated by the competitor’s age and skill level. Kids don’t start going to meets until age 7 and reaching level three, which was why her win was so remarkable. Her mother, a nurse practitioner at St. Francis Hospital on Long Island, and father, Richard, a dean at John Adams High School in Ozone Park, knew nothing of the gymnastic world until Ava’s coaches at Aviation approached them about putting her on their team last year. Q “This is unique for us,” said her mother.

In her workout room, above, Ava Gray shows how she won gold and national rankings at last week’s Downstate Championships, left. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN, ABOVE AND RICHARD GRAY

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Valerie Cincinelli was all smiles with her then-husband Isaiah Carvalho while NYPD / TWITTER getting a civic award in 2017.

It sounds like the plot to a Lifetime cable TV movie at first. The arrest last Friday of a young female NYPD officer assigned to the 106th Precint in Howard Beach and charging her with trying to hire a hit man to kill her ex-husband. Valerie Cincinelli, 34, gave her boyfriend $7,000 for a hitman to kill not only her ex but the boyfriend’s own daughter, according to the FBI. Details of the case then began to roll out over several days and, not surprisingly, Cincinelli was the hottest tabloid story in town. The officer, a 12-year veteran of the NYPD, worked out of the 106th Precinct’s domestic violence unit, was involved in a bitter custody battle over their two children, authorities said. Even though the couple appeared close to a final

settlement, according the Daily News, Cincinelli wanted to end the dispute on her own terms. The boyfriend, John DiRubba, 54, of Howard Beach, became alarmed that Cincinelli wanted to have his teenage daughter killed and alerted the FBI two months ago. According to court papers, the FBI laid an elaborate trap for Cincinelli, using DiRubba to secretly record the plotting. Last Friday, a Suffolk County officer working for the investigators knocked on the door of Cincinelli’s Oceanside, LI home and told her he was looking into the murder o f h e r e x- h u s b a n d , I s a i a h Carvalho. A short time later, an FBI agent, pretending to be the hitman, texted a photo of Carvalho to DiRubba’s phone. The ex-husband had been posed to look as if he’d been killed in his car. DiRubba showed the photo to

Cincinelli, who immediately said, “He did his work. We need to work on our alibi,” prosecutors said. An hour later, police swept into the house and handcuffed her. Cincinelli, who joined the force in 2007, was immediately suspended from the NYPD without pay. She had been assigned to the 106th Precinct for nearly her entire career. For much of her time in Howard Beach, she was assigned to the domestic violence unit. She won a civic award 2017 for helping to stop a bank robber in Ozone Park who’d been stained by an exploding dye pack during the stick-up. But later that year, she was placed on modif ied dut y and stripped of her gun and badge after being suspected of sharing confidential police information with DiRubba, the Daily New Q reported.

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With Queens help, Trump jolts GOP State Republican boss Cox ousted, borough upstarts handed setback by Michael Shain Editor

The long arm of Donald Trump’s White House reached back into his home state this week to shake up the Republican Party in New York. The news that Ed Cox, who has run the state GOP for the past 10 years, is stepping down sent shock waves through the minority party — especially in Queens where the party leadership has been trying for months to oust him. Under Cox, the 72-year-old husband of former President Nixon’s daughter Tricia, the GOP has lost every statewide election — including losing control of the state Senate to the Democrats last fall. “If the manager of your baseball or football team had a record like that, you’d want a change in management,” said Joann Ariola, chairman of the Queens GOP organization. The shakeup puts several Trump loyalists in firm control of the party mechanism in New York State a year head of the upcoming presidential election. In Queens, it also marks another setback for a group of conservative Republicans looking to unseat the party leadership under A r iola a nd Cou ncil ma n Er ic U l r ich (R-Ozone Park). The Republican Patriots, as the group calls

Ed Cox, left, who had been feuding with Donald Trump for years before he became president, is leaving as GOP state chairman to take a job with Trump’s re-election campaign. Nick Langworthy, right, an early Trump supporter, is taking over. PHOTO, LEFT, COURTESY STATE GOP AND LANGWORTHY / TWITTER

itself, had been backing Cox against Nick Langworthy, the GOP leader from Buffalo, who is expected to take over next month. The Queens regular Republicans were among the first to come out for Langworthy. The fight in Queens over Cox’s ouster was merely the latest chapter in the infighting that has sprung up anew within the GOP here.

“It’s going to hurt us, no doubt about that,” Joe Concannon, one of the leaders of the Patriots, told the Chronicle this week. “It’s a very, very clear change for the party in New York State,” he said. In an effort to protect Cox, the fledgling Patriots planned to run a full slate of candidates to challenge the party establishment in

next month’s primary election. All but two were thrown off the ballot after Ariola’s group challenged their nominating petitions. In some measure, the dispute has been between groups who are jockeying to get closer to Trump. On paper, at least, Cox is stepping down ahead of a vote by county GOP organizations to take a job as a fundraiser for the Trump reelection campaign. Acknowledging that the White House played a hand in this week’s shakeup, Ariola said, “the President is well aware he didn’t have the support of the state chairman when he ran the last time.” Concannon meanwhile points out Ulrich, who called for Cox’s ouster last year, backed former Ohio Gov. John Kasich in the GOP presidential primary in 2016. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state more than two to one. At this stage of the race, the prospect of New York or Queens going for Trump, a native son, seems remote at best. No matter, said Ariola, “I think we can do a lot better next year” than Trump did in 2016. Concannon believes Langworthy is in the same spot as the manager of the struggling New York Mets. “It’s a lot easier to bark from the sidelines,” Q. he said. “Now you have to perform.”

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Woodhaven Walk set, June 1 Wooodhaven’s first Weekend Walk is set for June 1 on Jamaica Avenue, sponsored by the neighborhood’s Business Improvement District. Four blocks of Jamaica Avenue from 85th Street to 89th Street will be closed to traffic and more than 20 stores located on the stretch will have tables out front offering samples and games. Everything is free.

“The idea is to attract people not just from the neighborhood but the areas nearby to come to Jamaica Avenue and shop,” said BID Executive Director Raquel Olivares. The city underwrites more than 120 carfree Weekend Walks each summer, mostly in Brooklyn and Manhattan. They are less common in Queens, however. — Michael Shain

Harvard-bound Sarah Deonarain is the only student in Queens to be named a Milken scholar this year, a distinction that includes a $10,000 scholarship. Deonarain, a senior at Townsend Harris High School who lives in Ozone Park, is one of only six Milken Scholars in New York City. The program, established in 1989 by financier Michael Milken and his wife Lori, selects 100 students nationwide f rom nom i nat ions made by school officials. The unusual aspect of being named a M i l ke n s chola r is t h at t he honor includes, besides the money, a support network of career and academic counselors, former scholars and a series of annual conferences. Deonarain is credited with lobbying the Townsend Har ris faculty to reinstate the school’s debate team which had been defunct for nearly a decade. An Advanced Placement scholar with honors, she is the concertmaster of the school wi nd ensemble, d i rector of S!NG, a musical theater competition at

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P De Blasio for president? Really? EDITORIAL

or a guy who doesn’t seem to have much of a sense of humor, Mayor de Blasio sure is drawing laughs. Is there anyone in the country who thinks he’s going to be the next president? Except for him and his family that is, though maybe they’re just going through the motions themselves. It doesn’t make sense to audition for the toughest job in the world by treating the secondtoughest like it’s some kind of part-time gig. It’s hard to see what de Blasio brings to the race against the 23 other candidates: governors, former governors, members of Congress, seemingly about half the Democrats in the U.S. Senate and, yes, a couple smalltown mayors. When Mayor Pete Buttigieg came to Long Island City on Wednesday for a public event, you can bet he got a better reception than de Blasio would there. What policy ideas can de Blasio offer that weren’t already put on the table by fellow liberals like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren? Medicare for All? Already out there. Higher taxes on the corporations who often get away with not paying any? We’re pretty sure there’s a lot of support for that in the field. The Green New Deal or something like it? We guess you have to

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Restore the trees Dear Editor: A few years ago I started noticing the lack of trees on the center medians of Woodhaven Boulevard. I called Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s office to see if the Parks Department could replace missing trees and never heard anything. In March I contacted Councilman Bob Holden’s office and they are investigating my request. On a recent walk from Dry Harbor Road to Metropolitan Avenue, I counted 24 trees of various sizes, 29 empty tree pits and a few dead trees. There is also room to plant many more trees along the sidewalk of St. John’s Cemetery; many of the larger trees there were knocked down in storms years ago. Trees give off oxygen and absorb air and noise pollution and are nice to look at, and with all the traffic we see each day on Woodhaven, we could use them. W hen I called Councilman Holden’s office I asked if anyone else had brought up this request and I was surprised when I was told no. I’m sure we can find other places along our busy highways to plants trees and greenery. Let’s put the “wood” back in Woodhaven Boulevard. Richie Polgar Maspeth

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he purpose of Memorial Day is not to set up a three-day weekend and unofficial kickoff to summer. But you, the patriotic resident of Queens, NY, USA that you are, already knew that. You know that Memorial Day is about remembering those American servicemen and women who have fallen in the nation’s wars, from the Revolution to today’s conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. This borough holds just about a dozen Memorial Day parades and other ceremonies every year, and our people turn out for them by the thousands. Both new Americans and the native-born. We’re sure this year will be no different. We’ll attend the parades, we’ll hang the flags on our homes, and we’ll remember: that this is a solemn holiday, that warfare is the deadliest business, that those who are called to serve do so regardless of whether they agree with the cause. There will still be plenty of time for barbecuing. So, in this hyperpolitical environment, when divisions are deep and even threats of new war periodically pop up in the press, let’s come together, regardless of differences and honor those who, in Lincoln’s words, “gave that last full measure of devotion” in service to the nation.

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Dear Editor: I have to vent about this woman who is transportation commissioner. I would like to know if she even lives in New York because she says this bus lane cuts down on traffic. I don’t think she has ever been on Woodhaven or Crossbay boulevards, because between 2 and 7 p.m. the traffic is terrible. You are lucky if you make an intersection on one light. We have lost so much parking along the boulevard that I now ride up and down the streets for half an hour looking to park. We now have another problem: School buses don’t use the bus lane. They now cut through 107th Avenue so they don’t have to wait for the lights. We average 20 to 25 buses between 2:30 and 6 every day. I stopped one and told him it was not allowed that he cut through a residential street unless they are picking up or dropping off

children. The buses are empty. The driver told me try and stop us; we do whatever we want. So please tell me what good is this stupid bus lane? Bill Folz Ozone Park

A salute to DA Brown Dear Editor: I want to praise the life and mourn the passing away of the late Richard Brown, district attorney of Queens. Brown served with great dignity representing the people of Queens as a judge and DA. He gave his life to performing the service of equal justice for both the victims and criminals. Will there be any other district attorney who can match his devotion in the coming election? He will always be greatly missed by all. Richard Varriale Richmond Hill

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Dear Editor: The devil is in the details as to how we pay for any proposed new $2 trillion infrastructure program. With gasoline at reasonable prices, this a good time to raise the federal gas tax by just pennies per gallon to pay for the transportation portion. The national gasoline tax used to support the Highway Trust Fund was last raised to 18.4 cents in 1993. This action could significantly increase funding for the trust fund and its Mass Transit Account. It would not add to our $22 trillion national debt. Most Americans — be they city, suburban or rural residents, Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative — benefit from good roads, bridges, and public transportation. With gridlock and partisan bickering in Washington, increasing funding for the Highway Trust Fund and accompanying Mass Transit Account could be a key issue on a bipartisan basis that the president, Democratic House and Republican Senate can agree on. This could fund a significant new national transportation infrastructure program. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

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Dems in trouble Dear Editor: If the past is an indicator of the future, the Democrats have a very tough fight ahead of them. Since the end of World War II, no U.S. president with a strong economy has lost his bid for re-election. Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens

Reject socialism Dear Editor: Did you ever think about what other country besides the United States would just let you and your family come live there? What other country would give you money to live on, a place to live, free food, free healthcare, free schools for your children to attend — and then tell you to come to a hearing on a certain date and if you did not show up that they would just forget about you. I cannot think of a single country besides the United States that would do that. People are fleeing countries with socialist/ progressive agendas of their government officials. Their election process is broken. Corruption is all over the place and once the socialist party is in office, what happens? People flee. Why? Because their so-called elected leaders are all socialists — I will give to you what I want you to have and everything else is mine. Those leaders get billions of dollars from other countries, including the United States, and some of it goes to the people, but most of it goes to the political party of the country. Here in my country of the United States, political officials in some states are leaning very hard to the socialist/progressive agenda more and more. Their agendas are very frightening. Do Americans understand that people are fleeing many countries because of the contries’ politics. Is that what the people living in the United States want here? I for one do not! Can’t people living here see what is happening in Venezuela and Argentina? Those were both vibrant, beautiful countries. The people were happy. Good jobs, good pay, enjoying life — and then the socialist leaders were elected and took office and now take a look at what is happening in those countries. Watch out because our country’s leanings to the socialist/progressive tendencies are really frightening. Our political officials are leaning too hard to the socialist/progressive agenda more and more and we could end up like Venezuela and Argentina. Kathleen Schatz Rego Park

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Dear Editor: The United States has a vast and rich collection of national parks that help preserve our nation’s history and cultural legacy. New York has its share of these landmarks, including the world-renowned Statue of Liberty and the remote Fire Island. The more than two dozen national park sites in the Empire State bring to life the founding of this country and the struggle for civil and women’s rights, as well as offering places for experiencing the outdoors on the Appalachian Trail and Gateway National Recreation Area. Providing access and safety to and within these places for the more than 19 million visitors annually requires roads, parking lots and other visitor amenities. Unfortunately, many New Yorkers are unaware how much it costs to adequately maintain these wonderful places and that our National Park System is experiencing a deferred maintenance crisis. Deferred maintenance is defined as any repair work that goes unaddressed for longer than a year. Nationally, this backlog has ballooned to be an estimated $12 billion. For national parks in New York, the price tag is nearly $900 million. Last week was National Infrastructure Week. Let’s celebrate it by honoring its message of “America’s future will be shaped by the infrastructure choices we make today.” A report commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts found that if we invest in restoring our parks, it would create or support nearly 10,000 new jobs for traders and constructions groups, among other building-related organizations. We need to call on Congress to #BuildForTomorrow and invest in our parks. National parks are crucial to communities around the state who rely on them as foundations of their community. When taken care of, they are also a major source for local jobs and income. In 2017, park visitors spent an estimated $18.2 billion in nearby communities

and a collective $35.8 billion boost to the national economy. That spending supported 306,000 jobs. Congress needs to provide adequate funding to maintain our parks, as that investment will in turn care for our communities by addressing deferred maintenance. Lowell Barton Vice President and Organizing Director Laborers’ Local Union 1010 Whitestone

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OPINION Woodhaven man $101B and our future on convicted of murder by David Russell Associate Editor

A Woodhaven drug dealer faces up to 25 years to life in prison for the 2014 murder of a rival, according to Acting Queens District Attorney John Ryan. Following a nearly four-week trial, a jury found Sherman Manning guilty of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and menacing. Ryan said, according to trial testimony, on April 19, 2014 at approximately 5:10 a.m., surveillance video footage captured Manning driving a white pickup truck in the vicinity of 108th Street and 103rd Avenue, at the Ozone Park-South Richmond Hill line. The vehicle was traveling within arm’s reach of the victim, Brendan Santiago of Briarwood, 20, who was riding a moped. Manning shot Santiago in the head and fled the scene in the truck. Santiago was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A witness heard the shot and saw the truck leaving the scene. When questioned, Manning implicated himself in the murder

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by admitting to authorities that he was in the area at the time of the shooting and was driving a white truck. “This was another senseless act of violence,” Ryan said. “A 20-year-old man was killed. The unsuspecting victim was shot once in the head and left for dead in the streets of a residential neighborhood in Queens. A jury has rendered its verdict and the defendant now faces a lengthy term of incarceration for his callous actions.” Santiago was found six blocks away from another shooting a few hours later, involving a woman allegedly gunned down by her husband in their home. At the time, it was reported that police were investigating the possibility that Santiago had been shot somewhere else and had traveled to the neighborhood on the motorbike with the gunshot wounds seeking help or attempting to make it to the hospital or home. But it turned out he was shot where he was found. Manning was arrested in December 2015. In 2018, the first murder case against him resulted in a hung jury. Following the retrial, sentencing is schedQ uled for June 4.

value is located in by Scott M. Stringer With over 520 miles of coastline, New the most flood-vulYork City sits on the front lines of climate nerable areas of our change. And over six years ago, our shores city. That figure repwere slammed by Superstorm Sandy, caus- resents growth of ing 17 percent of our city to be flooded and more than 73 percosting an estimated $14 billion in damag- cent since 2010. And es. Homes were destroyed, businesses were it’s New Yorkers’ washed away, futures were upended and 54 homes, businesses, New Yorkers lost their lives as a result of and entire life savthe unprecedented devastation the storm ings that are on the line. caused across all five boroughs. The Queens waterfront, which was parSandy was a one-in-260-year storm. But as sea levels rise and climate change accel- ticularly hit hard by Sandy, has experienced erates, our city could see more ferocious a staggering increase in property value storms as often as every five years. It’s hap- within the floodplain in the past decade — pening all across the country including in now valued at $35.5 billion up from $15.6 Houston, Texas, which just experienced billion in 2010, a 127.7 percent increase. three 500-year floods within a three-year Significant portions of the borough’s coaststretch. Considering the latest climatic line already face regular flooding from high trends, scientists now estimate that Sandy- tide, let alone the risk of a major weather like flooding could be a one-in-five-year event — with communities such as Howard event by mid-century in our city. Climate Beach and the Rockaway Peninsula expectchange is an emergency — and time is run- ed to face monthly tidal flooding by 2050. If we don’t move fast to protect our coast ning out. The bottom line is that we need to act — and that means all 520 miles of our coast faster because make no mistake that taking — then New Yorkers will be at the mercy of action is both a moral obligation and a the next wave of disasters. Because there’s financial imperative to get ahead of tomor- no question that another Sandy will come – row’s storms. Any politician who talks and we can’t be putting shovels in the about 20-, 30- or 50-year plans to tackle this ground as the next storm barrels toward us. That’s why we need crisis isn’t matching the the city to expedite urgency of the moment. resiliency projects and T h a t ’s w h y m y e have to rapidly create a comprehensive off ice sou nded the citywide coastal resilala r m w it h a new accelerate the pace iency plan that doesn’t report revealing that just plan for 2050 or our communities are of resiliency work 2030, but right now. still dangerously along the shore. There should be resilex p ose d t o f ut u r e iency retrof it loans storms. We found that of the $14.7 billion New York City received made available for coastal communities in federal funds to help Sandy survivors and opportunities for residents to relocate. rebuild and to invest in resiliency — the Substantive resources and energy should be city had spent just 54 percent as of March devoted to optional neighborhood-based 2019. Specifically, we have managed to buyout programs for areas of our city that spend only 20 percent of the Federal Emer- aren’t just vulnerable to superstorms but gency Management Agency dollars ear- are getting hit by flooding events on a marked for city hospitals, just 41 percent of monthly basis. And we should strengthen the money to protect New York City Hous- the Build it Back framework so that we ing Authority buildings and a meager 14 have recovery programs that are well prepercent of the $470 million intended for pared for the next superstorm. Every day I feel the urgency of this batcoastal resiliency projects. It’s understandable that city projects take tle when I look at my two little boys, Max time and federal red tape only makes it and Miles, and think about what kind of more difficult to navigate the myriad layers world they will grow up in. They deserve a of bureaucracy, but too much is at stake to habitable planet and an all-hands-on-deck continue with our current approach. We approach. Every child does, and so does cannot afford to kick this can down the every senior who built up our city and saw road, and we certainly can’t leave this to their life’s work washed away. We need to create a more resilient New another generation to solve. The time for action is now, because our shorefront com- York for generations to come. Let’s take on munities are a critical piece of our overall this crisis for them and for our future with Q all of our might. economy. Scott M. Stringer is New York City My office ran the numbers and found that a staggering $101.5 billion in property Comptroller.

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AirTrain environment meeting dates set EIS study firm to discuss its scope, take public comments June 5 and 6 by Michael Gannon Editor

The contractor conducting the environmental review for the proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport will host public meetings on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in East Elmhurst. The hotel is located at 102-05 Ditmars Blvd Ricondo & Associates, a Chicago-based firm, has been chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration to prepare an environmental impact statement for the project, which would build a rail link between the airport and the No. 7 subway and Long Island Rail Road stations at Mets-Willets Point. The preferred route being examined would run just inside the Flushing Bay Promenade — a waterfront park on Flushing Bay — alongside the Grand Central Parkway. The AirTrain would be modeled after the one that has run between John F. Kennedy International Airport and the LIRR’s Jamaica Station transit hub since December 2003. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which proposed the plan with the strong backing of Gov. Cuomo, has said it is necessary to shorten the time between LaGuardia and Manhattan to just over 20 minutes for those using the LIRR connection in order to meet growing demand.

An architect’s rendering depicts what a stop on the LaGuardia Airport AirTrain could look like FILE PHOTO should the project be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Backers point out that LaGuardia is the only major airport in he country without direct rail service. Opponents have said expanded express bus service to and from the airport would provide the necessary speed without harm to the park,

the environment or neighborhoods surrounding the airport. More than 20 homeowners in East Elmhurst have complained the ongoing reconstruction of LaGuardia — a separate project — has caused structural damage to their homes.

While the PA is applying for the AirTrain project, the FAA has final say in approving or stopping it. Members of the public — for or against the project — who might not be able to attend the meetings but wish to comment or offer their opinions for the official record can do so in multiple ways, but must do so before 5 p.m. on Monday, June 17. Written comments can be submitted by email to comments@lgaaccesseis.com; or entered in a form on the project website at lgaaccessEIS.com. They also can be mailed to Mr. Andrew Brooks, Environmental Program Manager — Airports Division, Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Regional Office, AEA-610, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434. In a related event, environmental groups and civic organizations are planning a community forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at 72-24 Broadway in Jackson Heights. Space is limited and those wishing to attend are being asked to RSVP at airtraincommunityforumjh.eentbrite.com. Groups sponsoring the forum include Guardians of Flushing Bay, the Ditmars Boulevard Block Association, the Jackson Heights Beautif ication Group, Queens Neighborhoods United, the Flushing ChamQ ber of Commerce and Riverkeeper.

Learning Labs give nonprofits a leg up Spectrum donates high-tech tools to boost computer skills in Jamaica by Michael Gannon

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And you thought a video game system was a cool gift! Three nonprofit groups in Jamaica have received Spectrum Learning Labs, high-tech computer and internet setups aimed at helping people build their computer, internet and other communications abilities. Spectrum is a group of advanced broadband services offered by Charter Communications. The donations were made between May 3 and May 13. The recipients include the Rochdale Early

Life Camp founder Erica Ford, second from right, cuts the ribbon on the group’s new technological marvel.

Advantage Charter School, which serves children in grades pre-K to 5; the South Asian Fund for Education, Scholarship & Training, which assists immigrants with job training, citizenship classes and other educational and social services; and Life Camp, which uses peace building and nonviolence training to combat gun and gang violence in combination with social services and programs for youth development and education. The labs include computers, printers and other equipment along with free Spectrum broadband and internet services. “Through Spectrum Learning Labs, the possibilities of growth and exploration are limitless,” said Rodney Capel, Spectrum’s vice president of government affairs in New York City, in a company statement. “This lab affords our students the opportunity to remain current and keep pace with the rapid technical advances of the twentyfirst century,” said the Rev. Calvin Rice, founder and CEO of the REACS in the press release. “Without this grant our students would fall victim to the digital divide plaguing low-income communities throughout the U.S.” Mazeda Uddin, founder and CEO of SAFEST, also was appreciative of the boost for his group. “Words cannot describe the excitement

Councilman Donovan Richards and Assemblyman David Weprin, second and third from left, join the celebration at the South Asian Fund for Education, Scholarship & Training over the group’s PHOTOS COURTESY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS new Spectrum Learning Lab. and pride SAFEST has for this new learning center,” he said. “We are an organization at the center of assisting our immigrant communities. From training to worker development we provide for those who are trying to live their American dream.” Erica Ford, who began Life Camp in 2002, said the benefits are invaluable.

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BdB enters 2020 fray as longshot candidate Quinnipiac poll: He is the least popular Dem candidate among primary voters by Ryan Brady Editor

When Mayor de Blasio last Thursday morning officially became the 24th Democrat running in a primary to face President Trump, the Jamaica Estates native wasted no time in responding. “He is a JOKE, but if you like high taxes & crime, he’s your man. NYC HATES HIM!” Trump tweeted that morning. De Blasio — who has overseen record lows in crime across the five boroughs — days earlier held a rally in Trump Tower. In what was widely seen as a campaign stunt, he was there to celebrate a bill passed by the City Council last month requiring buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to dramatically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Trump’s tweet probably didn’t result in any love lost between him and de Blasio. And the mayor says the voters were more receptive in the two early-voting states he visited last weekend. “I got a very good response from people I talked to in Iowa and in South Carolina,” the mayor told NY1’s Errol Louis on Monday night. “And I just had a great experience.” A poll published by Quinnipiac University on Tuesday suggests that de Blasio has a lot of work to do, though. The survey found that the mayor has the highest unfavorable rating — 45 percent — among Democratic primary voters of all candidates seeking the nomination. His approval rating among the primary voters was found to be only 14 percent. Queens and the other boroughs aren’t looking like potential strongholds for presidential candidate de Blasio, either. According to a Quinnipiac survey published in April, 76 percent of city voters said they did not want him to run for

Mayor de Blasio has an unfavorable rating of 45 percent among Democratic primary voters nationally, a higher one than any of the other 23 candidates seeking the party’s 2020 presiFILE PHOTO dential nomination. president. Only 18 percent said they did. The poll showed the number as slightly higher in Queens, though: 20 percent of voters here said they’d like to see a presidential bid from him;

just 74 percent said no. “I think people are confused, frustrated and borderline upset that he’s not spending every minute trying to improve the quality of life of our city that’s clearly in distress,” said Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing), who has endorsed U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president. The Chronicle could not before deadline get a comment from Democratic Organization of Queens County boss Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau) about de Blasio’s announcement. The party is hosting one of de Blasio’s rivals in the primary race, Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Ind., for a town hall at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City. It is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, right at the Chronicle’s deadline. According to the party’s Facebook page, the event is the first in a series of “Queens Fireside Chats.” The mayor’s first test in the 2020 race is securing a spot in the upcoming Democratic primary debate. Only 20 of the 24 candidates will be there. One way to qualify for the debate is to get campaign donations from 65,000 people. According to the New York Post, de Blasio is pursuing that route. His team has posted ads on social media asking for $1 donations. People started protesting his campaign on the day it was announced. Black Lives Matter activists and the Police Benevolent Association — not natural allies — both demonstrated outside “Good Morning America” headquarters when the mayor revealed his primary campaign on the show last Thursday. De Blasio’s entrance into the race also led to jokes at his expense by late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. Q

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Criminal justice off icials and advocates said Raise the Age, the law that prevents most teenage criminal defendants from being prosecuted as adults in the courts, has so far been a success. “So far, so good,” said Judge Edwina Mendelson, the state’s deputy chief administrative judge for Justice Initiatives, at a May 16 forum at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, “and the law is being implemented on the ground the way it was intended.” Raise the Age, signed by Gov. Cuomo in April 2017, allows for 16-year-olds accused of nonviolent crimes to have their cases moved to Family Court; previously, New York prosecuted 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The law will permit 17-yearold alleged offenders to have their cases heard in Family Court starting Oct. 1. New York was the second-tolast state in the nation that prosecuted 16- and 17-year-olds as adults; North Carolina was the final one to make the change. Judges at the forum, hosted by the State Unified Court System Office for Justice Initiatives, said they

expected to have a heavier workload when the law went into effect, but that those fears have so far been unfounded. “It’s ver y manageable at this point,” said Acting Justice Lenora Gerald, a judge in the adolescent and youth parts of Queens State Supreme Court. Since Oct. 1, 2018, according to Gerald, about 100 cases involving 16-year-olds have been moved from Criminal Court to Family Court under Raise the Age. Many of the accused, she said, are in need of services such as counseling, which they can receive through Family Court. Young offenders often end up in the criminal justice system because of issues in the community or at home, including domestic violence or immigration concerns. Gerald said she’s also heard much worse stories in her courtroom. “If you have straight hair it’d probably curl it and if you had curly hair it’d probably straighten it when you hear of the issues that these young people have not addressed,” she said. Nancy Ginsburg, director of The Legal Aid Society’s Adolescent Intervention and Diversion Team, said

teenagers are sometimes arrested and charged for what she called normal teenage behavior — such as fighting with each other or being loud in public. “Kids are annoying,” Ginsburg said with a laugh. She said she was happy those offenses would be treated in a more proper venue. “The adult system just treated teenagers as short adults,” she said. Treating teenagers as adults in the court system not only affects them, but the communities they live in, panelists said. Several studies have shown that states with Raise the Age laws have seen a reduction in recidivism and crime due to the services offered to teenagers. “It’s a start in addressing some of the issues,” Gerald said, “not excuses as to their behavior, but reasons why and reasons why there’s some of the violence in the community.” Julia Davis, the Children’s Defense Fund’s director of Youth Justice and Child Welfare, called Raise the Age a win-win. “New York is really beginning to come into line with what the science tells us, which is that these are children,” Davis said. “And the continued on page 18

Queens Supreme Court Justice Chereé Buggs discusses the legal and social impact of the state’s new Raise the Age law, which permits many criminal cases involving 16-year-olds to be tried in Family Court. In October the law will include 17-year-olds. PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY

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Hollis Brown rock band titles new album after its old neighborhood by Michael Shain Editor

Not counting a couple of local histories and a book about the early years of the Long Island Rail Road, practically nothing has ever been named after Ozone Park. All that changes in two weeks. Hollis Brown, an indie rock band that— after 10 years and five much-talked-about albums — is set to play the 50th anniversar y Woodstock festival this summer, is about to release its latest album. It’s called “Ozone Park.” The band’s founders — singer Mike Montali and lead guitarist Jonathan Bonilla — came by the title honestly. They met at Archbishop Molloy in Briarwood in the early 2000s. Montali grew up in Astoria, on Crescent St reet nea r Broadway. Bon illa is f rom South Ozone Park on Linden Boulevard, a few blocks from what was then just Aqueduct Race Track. “I guess you’d say it’s the casino now,” Bonilla said, meaning Resorts World. Hollis Brown may not be a chart band yet,

but they are liked by nearly all the right people. They are managed by Cindy da Silva who handles the ’60s-era band The Zombies among others. Getting hired for Woodstock 50 in August has put them on the bill of this summer’s biggest musical festival. After years of touring in Europe, Bonilla, 34, and Montali, 33, suspect they are better known in Germany and Denmark than in Astoria and Long Island City, where they now live, respectively. “We’ve rarely played in Queens,” said Montali. Hollis Brown is more than a club band but less than an arena act, he said. “ T h e r e’s n o t h i n g i n between here — though I hope that changes soon.” Bonilla and Montali — who did not start playing together until they ended up at Queens College at the same time — have watched the demise of the Queens rock club scene they knew so well growing up. Their first gig was the Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria in 2009. “I got to play the Voodoo Lounge [in Bayside] once before it closed,” said Bonilla. “And

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Ozone Park gets its own soundtrack

Hollis Brown, above, the rock band born in Queens 10 years ago, has five albums under its belt but wishes it could find a suitable place to perform in the borough. PHOTOS COURTESY HOLLIS BROWN I used to go to the Red Zone in Middle Village. They’re gone now.” The band’s first rehearsal space was Bonilla’s father’s garage in South Ozone Park. “We went back there a couple months ago to film a video for the new album,” said Bonilla, whose father makes a brief appearance. No video exists of Hollis Brown’s only live

performance in Ozone Park, it appears. “It was in front of Alberto’s Music store across the street from John Adams High School,” Bonilla recalls. “Long time ago.” The band’s next concert is also an afternoon gig, June 9 at 3 p.m. This one is at Rough Trade, the hipster record store at 64 N. Ninth St. in Williamsburg to mark the new Q album’s release.

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Reconnecting heroes with their families VVA Chapter 32 looks to unite late veterans’ flags with next of kin

Members of the Francis Lewis High School JROTC carry flags honoring the late veterans who have not been claimed by family members, in a program sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of PHOTOS COURTESY VVA CHAPTER 32 America Chapter 32, below.

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In 2008, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 President Pat Toro and Life Associate Robert Boisselle came up with an idea after learning that hundreds of veterans were being interred at Hart Island as the veterans were without next of kin. Toro didn’t want to see veterans placed there and had VVA Chapter 32 declared Organizational Friends of Indigent Veterans in New York City. The chapter has seen proper military funerals of more than 125 indigent veterans to date while working with the Martino family, proprietors of Hess-Miller Funeral Home in Middle Village. The chapter accompanies the hearse to Calverton Cemetary in Suffolk County where a graveside service is held, taps is played and a flag is presented to a chapter

member in lieu of next of kin. The chapter hopes the next of kin will eventually come forward and claim the flag. They are held at the chapter’s headquarters in Whitestone. As their slogan goes, “Never again will one generat ion of vetera ns aba ndon another.” Last year, members of the Francis Lewis JROTC marched in the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade with the flags, while volunteers handed out f liers with information about the veterans. This year, the flags will be displayed in the Maspeth parade. The chapter is hoping someone will read the list, recognize a name and help reunite flag and family. Anyone who believes they might be related to any of the listed veterans may contact VVA Queens Chapter 32 at Q (718) 746-3160.

The list of deceased veterans whose families VVA Chapter 32 is hoping to find.

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PS 97Q • THE FOREST PARK SCHOOL • SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

The “PLASTIC PATROL”

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“Amazing things happen when you support young students and encourage them to set their goals high!” At PS 97Q, The Forest Park School, under the direction of Ms. Stuart, the Computer Science for All, STEAM Teacher, the “Plastic Patrol” shared some amazing reports and projects during an assembly last week. The students shared their SCRATCH programs, as well as their research, provided important facts about the harm plastic is doing to our sea creatures. Students shared many ideas on how to eliminate plastic from the oceans during their Public Service Announcements. “The Plastic Patrol” presented to an audience of several distinguished dignitaries, parents, staff, and their peers with hopes of receiving financial support in replacing the school’s old water fountains with bottle-refilling stations as well as provide each student with a refillable, reusable water bottle. Their goal is to decrease the 18 billion pounds of plastic that is being deposited in our oceans annually. They know PS 97Q cannot solve the entire problem, but it’s a start. They shared information on 4 Ocean Bracelets, a company which will remove one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines with the purchase of one of their bracelets for $20. Although they know reaching their ultimate goal will be a challenge, they had a great start in their effort to replace the school’s old water fountains with bottle refilling stations. The administration of PS 97Q is grateful to everyone for joining them in this great effort. TO SEE THESE STORIES ONLINE GO TO QCHRON.COM/SCHOOLNEWS.

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Best-selling author pens book on Mets Unlikely baseball champions of 1969 fondly recalled by Wayne Coffey by David Russell Associate Editor

As the golden anniversary of the Miracle Mets championship is celebrated, New York Times best-selling author Wayne Coffey has written, “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: The ’69 Mets, New York City, and the Most Astounding Season in Baseball History” (Crown Archetype). Coffey was a 15-year-old fan during the Mets’ unlikely ride from national laughingstock to World Series champions. “I pretty much had a front-row seat on the whole miraculous journey,” he said in an interview last week, adding that 1969 was “only my favorite year of my life.” He attended Game 5 of the World Series with his grandfather, as the Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 to clinch the title. “I actually was one of the hooligans who ran on the field with 40,000 of my closest friends,” Coffey said. “I got my little patch of grass.” Mets announcer Gary Cohen narrated the audio book and it’s Cohen who provided Coffey’s favorite story. After the team won the division title, Cohen told his mother that he had to go to a playoff game. The announcement was made that tickets would go on sale at 6 a.m. at Shea Stadium. So the 11-year-old woke up at midnight, took the Q44 to the E train, transferred to the 7 train and spent several hours outside the stadium by himself. “I’m not sure there would be a lot of that going on today, where with their parents bless-

ings 11-year-old kids, their parents say, ‘Yeah, take a bus and two trains and spend the night outside the ballpark,’” Coffey said. Cohen didn’t have food or water as he waited. “I’m not sure what would happen to parents who would allow that to happen now,” Coffey said. “It might not be good.” He said there were a lot of new stories he learned while writing the book, which took two years to finish as he traveled about 20,000 miles to conduct interviews. “Part of the fun and the adventure for a project like this is to just dive in and let the reporting take you wherever it takes you,” Coffey said. In addition to players, Coffey spoke to other people around the team and even tracked down batboys who were students at Jamaica High School in 1969. “Talk about a good summer job,” he said. Coffey also spoke to Gil Hodges Jr., the son of the beloved late manager who led the team to unlikely glory. Before the World Series against the heavily favored Orioles, Hodges Jr. was in his father’s office looking at the statistics of the two teams and asked his father, “How are you even on the field with these guys?” Hodges stood up and closed the door. “I don’t ever want to hear you say that again because there’s a roomful of guys next door who believe that we can do that,” the manager said. And after the Mets dropped the opening game of the series, New York stunned the Q world by winning the next four.

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Take me out to the ballgame It’s batter up for another season of the American Softball League, a unique baseball organization where every player is a specialneeds adult. The league’s founder, Randy Novick, top center behind the batter, shows one of nearly 100 players who showed up last Saturday for the first game how to swing for the fences. The league’s home field was moved this

year to the newly renovated Vito Locascio Field in Ozone Park. The league, now in its eighth season, plays every Saturday for three hours through the summer. “Every player had a turn to hit the ball, run the bases and play the field,” said Novick. The players come from local group homes. — Michael Shain

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Wayne Coffey’s new book, “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done,” takes a look back at the 1969 Mets IMAGES COURTESY WAYNE COFFEY championship team.

continued from page 14 more we treat them like adults, the worse the outcomes are not only for them, but for public safety and our communities.” Raise the Age has also been one of the most consequential laws for judges, because almost all justices — regardless of what part of the system they serve in — were required to take new training classes after the law was signed, Gerald and Mendelson said. Mendelson added that the 12-person panel was proof that the law was also one of the most complex ever passed.

“It takes all these people to explain everything there is about Raise the Age,” she said. But it’s not just judges who have seen a change in the past few months. Officials from the 103rd Precinct said cops, especially school safety officers, are t r y i ng to ha nd le nonviolent issues involving teenagers outside of the court system by talking to them and trying to mediate any problems. That tactic, officials said, has also seen a reduction in the nu mber of adolescents brought Q through the courts.

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Queens Neighborhoods United and DOB make cases at public hearing by David Russell Associate Editor

This weekend, we honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to the families of the fallen and to all who serve. Love to all and happy summer! Assemblywoman

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“As we celebrate Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who sacriﬁced their lives for the freedom we hold so dearly today.” Assemblyman

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The battle to determine whether a Target should be built at 40-31 82 St. in Elmhurst will be ruled on by the Board of Standards and Appeals on June 4. On Tuesday in Manhattan, the BSA held a public hearing as Queens Neighborhoods United, an anti-gentrification group, fights against the construction, saying it would hurt small businesses in the area. They also apparently caused a scene du r ing the hear ing as QN U t weeted, “When they threatened the cops on us, we didn’t flinch and stayed in the room when the cops came in to escourt [sic] us. When they turned off the room cameras, we all whipped out our phones.” A case from 1997 concerning Raritan Development Corp. could be a determining factor in the case. In that case, the New York State Supreme Court said cellar space does not count as floor area of a building. Target plans a 23,000-square-foot store in the building’s cellar. Otherwise zoning limits stores in the area to 10,000 square feet. The Department of Buildings argued that the New York Court of Appeals’ decision in Raritan requires the board to uphold the permit approved by the DOB. By that ruling, Target would be able to go in the cellar as of right. “In the subject zoning district, Use Group 6 variety stores are limited to 10,000 square feet of ‘floor area,’ which is a term defined in Section 12-10 of the Zoning Resolution,” said BSA executive director Carlo Costanza in an email. “The Appellant disagrees that the definition of

“floor area” in Section 12-10 excludes floor space located in the cellar of an establishment within a building.” Paula Segal, community development project attorney for QNU, said the Raritan decision shouldn’t dictate this. “Raritan doesn’t bind the board since it is only about the calculation of cellar for the zoning floor area, which is the ‘floor area of a building,’ which is limited by floor area ratio for each individual property,” she said in an email. “The Target case concerns a different f loor area limit: the floor area of a retail establishment.” Does she expect the BSA to rule in her favor? “If they apply the law correctly, then YES,” Segal said. In January, the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of Target, citing that QNU had not shown they would suffer any irreparable harm if construction proceeds, in a case heard by Justice Carol Edmead. Also, the petitioners had no right or property interest in danger of being harmed by construction,” Edmead said. “As petitioners have repeatedly conceded, the future use of the building is the issue here, not the construction of the building itself,” the judge wrote. “The building itself, dimensionally, comports with all applicable zoning regulations. Since it is the use that is in issue, Petitioners cannot point to irreparable harm that would necessitate injunctive relief to prevent further construction.” A stop-work order was issued at the construction site last September but was soon Q rescinded by the DOB.

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Target is slated to be constructed at 40-31 82 St. in Elmhurst but an anti-gentrification group does not want to see the store come into the neighborhood. The Board of Standards and PHOTO BY STEVE MALECKI Appeals will make a decision on June 4.

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Four smart home improvements that pay off T hese d ays, home upgrades are increasingly focused on one key feature: connectivity. In 2019, buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From smart HVAC and sprinkler systems to connected garage door openers, it’s all about creating convenience and comfort. Here are four examples of smart home improvements that add value: 1) Fully connected security systems Security systems are nothing new, but the technology used to arm those systems is changing rapidly. Home security companies now offer fully connected systems that allow users to protect and monitor their homes from any smart device. Whether it’s a live video feed, the ability to lock and unlock doors remotely or just checking that all sensors are working properly, integrated security systems offer peace of mind. Having the infrastructure in place can be a selling point for buyers who want to make sure their new home is as safe as possible, given they’ll only have to set up the monitoring subscription upon move-in. 2) Smart garages for convenience and safety According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value survey, a garage door replacement is the number one home improvement project in terms of return on investment. But homeowners are taking it a step further and installing new technology

According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value survey, a garage door replacement is the number one home improvement project in terms of return on investment. to make the garage more user friendly. For example, the SilentMax Connect garage door opener from The Genie Company comes with Aladdin Connect technology built in to improve convenience and functionality. Not only is the opener quiet — ideal for attached garages — but the connectivity features allow you to check whether your garage door is open or closed, grant individual access with virtual keys, instantly know when someone is operating your garage door (authorized or not) and

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provide a log of when each opener was used — all from your phone or smart device. You can open the garage door remotely for delivery people, a housekeeper or for your child coming home from school. Considering your garage is one of the most accessed points in your home, this is a useful security feature and proves that garages offer more than just storage space. With the right connectivity tools and features, they can provide convenience that will be attractive to future owners.

3) Smart thermostats save energy, increase comfort As home improvement trends go, increased connectivity is rivaled only by the desire for more energy-efficient homes. Smart thermostats accomplish both these aims and can increase the value of your home in the process. Smart thermostats let you easily control the temperature in your home from any connected device. You can set a daily schedule for your heater, adjust the temperature in individual rooms or let the system program itself based on your usage history. For energy-conscious buyers, this kind of technology provides a way of living that’s as aspirational as it is attainable. 4) Programmable lighting is a must-have Smart lighting has turned from a novelty to a practical tool as products have gotten more advanced. Programmable lighting allows you to schedule when your lights will come on, turn lights on and off remotely, or change the lighting to improve aesthetics. With a smart lighting system, you’ll never have to get out of bed to turn off the lights and you can always come home to a fully lit house, boosting your sense of security. With these kinds of applications, your home’s lighting can go from a “given” to a must-have. New, smart products are hitting the market every day. For homeowners savvy enough to incorporate this technology into their homes, they’ll not only be more connected, but they’ll likely see more offers rolling in when Q it comes time to sell. — Brandpoint

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When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the home and property are worth. Home appraisals compare your home to neighboring properties to determine your home’s current market value. Homeowners can facilitate the process by having certain information readily available for the appraiser. When preparing for appraisers, homeowners should consider and collect the following information: • if your home was built on the largest lot in the community; • if you have made significant upgrades since it was last appraised, such as installing a new roof or siding; and • proof that you have used sustainable resources or if you participated in any energy-savings programs. Naturally, any expansion projects, such as adding another bedroom or extending the footprint of the home, should be mentioned. Don’t overlook smaller renovations, like extra insulation added or sealing drafty windows, which can increase a home’s value. A real estate appraiser is a certified, licensed professional who will do his or her best to determine the value of your home. The appraisal provides banks with information that can tell loan officers if the house is worth the loan amount. Expect to pay a fee for the appraisal, which is generally included in your closing costs. The appraiser gathers information for the appraisal report from a number of sources, but the process often begins with a physical inspection of the property, both

inside and out. He or she also will compare your home against a few others in the neighborhood, which are known as comparables, or comps. Appraisals will be based on recent prices of comparable properties as well as other factors. Apart from the improvements done to the home, there are other ways to get a higher appraisal amount. The appraiser may consider the overall maintenance of the home and property. It is wise to consider curb appeal and ensure the home is clean and maintained when the appraiser arrives. Minor repairs or common maintenance can impress the appraiser. Removing clutter and cleaning up the home’s interior can make the home appear larger, possibly increasing its value as a result. It may be worth it to invest some more money into the property before having an appraisal done. A study sponsored by the National Association of Realtors says wood floors, landscaping and an enclosed garage can lead to a more favorable appraisal. An appraiser will spend roughly 30 minutes in a home. Try to give that person space to do his or her job. Following the appraiser around during an inspection can raise a red flag that something is wrong with the house that you don’t want to be seen. Turn lights on throughout the house, make sure the heating or cooling system is functioning at full capacity and keep pets locked away. Move items that can impede access to basements or attics. An accurate assessment of the value of your home will give banks the information they need to determine loan amounts for future renovation projects. Providing background information on the home and having a wellmaintained property can improve the chances of a favorQ able appraisal. — Metro Creative Connection

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Real estate ready: tips for first-time homebuyers Today’s first-time homebuyers face a variety of hurdles when trying to enter the real estate market. While interest rates have declined recently and there are signs that more inventory may be coming into the market, many buyers continue to feel frustration in finding and financing a home. Additionally, high levels of student loan debt and entry-level jobs that didn’t pay as much as expected have made homeownership financially difficult for millennials. Many have opted to move in with their parents, and since then have been saving money to purchase a home. Although being a first-time homebuyer is exciting, it can also be over whelming. Whether you’re purchasing a home for yourself, with your spouse, or because you’re growing your family, there are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a smooth process and happy outcome so you don’t have to delay your decision to buy a home. Explore what you can afford It’s important to purchase a home that is within your means, but it’s often difficult to know what you can actually afford. Start by using the Shop by Payment feature at Vylla (vylla.com.) If you know what you can afford for rent, use that as a guide for your search to see how it translates into monthly mortgage payments. Many renters are surprised to find out they can become homeowners for about the same monthly amount they’re currently paying their landlord.

With a few smart steps the first-time homebuying experience can be easy and stress free. Save for closing costs There are some “hidden costs” associated with buying a home. Closing costs, or fees included at the closing of a real estate transaction, can include a number of charges such as appraisal and attorney fees, recording fees, title and escrow charges. Buyers and sellers often split closing costs, and buyers can typically expect to pay 3 to 4 percent of the cost of the home in closing costs. That means if you buy a $200,000 home, estimated closing costs will be between $6,000 and $8,000. Working with a transparent real estate and mortgage company will also help you manage costs to ensure there are no surprises along the way.

Manage debt and down payments You may have heard that you need to eliminate debt and save 20 percent down to purchase a home. Although those are good goals, there are more flexible loan products available today for many types of borrowers. Many lenders have loan programs that make it possible for borrowers with some debt or less-than-perfect credit to qualify for mortgage loans, eliminating some of the barriers first-time homebuyers face. You may be able to qualify for a loan with a down payment of just 3.5 percent. Research neighborhoods Housing varies greatly from city to city, and even block to block. It’s important to research

the areas you want to live in to ensure you’re happy and making a good investment. This will be unique to each homebuyer, but it may be important for you to consider school boundaries, population demographics, crime rates, access to resources like public transportation and commute times to work. Streamline to reduce stress Many homebuying steps are disconnected, which can cause a lot of stress. Consider a one-stop platform that seamlessly integrates the mortgage process with home search and home purchasing steps to provide everything under one roof. Plus, you can work with a single point of contact who works with real estate agents, title and escrow services and more for a seamless experience. Think long-term Although your first home won’t likely be your last, it’s important to think long-term when making such a big investment. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average amount of time a homeowner stays in a house is 10 years. You want something that you plan to live in for at least the next few years, as well as something that suits your future plans. Don’t just think about what you want now; try to visualize your life down the road and make sure this house fits the vision as much as possible. A few smart steps can make the first-time homebuying experience easy and stress free. With a little proactive planning and a few good resources, you’ll have keys to your home in Q hand in no time. — Brandpoint

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Queens pays its respects to America’s war dead this weekend by David Russell

Bayside Bayside’s annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Bell Boulevard and 53rd Avenue.

Kew Gardens A flag planting will be held at noon and then by the pond next to the Center at Maple Grove Cemetery, there will be a color guard, reflections and music dedicated to permanent cemetery residents who died in service on Saturday at 2 p.m. Forest Hills Metropolitan Avenue will once again serve as the site of

the Forest Hills parade on Sunday at noon, with marchers beginning to line up at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Continental Post 1424. The procession will conclude on Trotting Course Lane. Maspeth Area residents say “Maspeth is America” and Sunday’s parade will obser ve the 75th anniversar y of D-Day. The parade, beginning at at 1 p.m., will start at Walter Garlinge Memorial Park at Grand Avenue and 72nd Street. After the parade, there will be a memorial ceremony at Maspeth Memorial Park at 69th Street and Grand Avenue to honor military, veterans and community activists. continued on page 27

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All over Queens this weekend, there will be parades to honor the fallen servicemembers who gave their lives serving our nation. Memorial Day used to be observed on May 30 before being changed to the final Monday in May in the early 1970s to create the three-day weekend we’re used to now. This weekend, grab your kids, your lawn chairs and your American flags and head down to one of these events to pay your respect to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Then on May 30 at 7:30 p.m., the Bayside Historical Society will lay a wreath in honor of Captain William Dermody and all those who fought in the Civil War at Captain Dermody Triangle at 216-12 48 Ave. Dermody was an outspoken abolitionist who lost his life at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia in May 1864.

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“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,” the 2016 documentary about the only company criminally indicted following the 2008 mortgage crisis, a bank in Chinatown. Sun., May 26, 3 p.m., Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, 34-41 137 St., Flushing. Free. Info/RSVP: (718) 961-8585, latimernow.org.

“Soft Territories,” with woven fabric works by four artists exploring themes of movement, migration and locality and creating spaces of softness, warmth and shelter. Through Sun., June 23, Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth. Free. Info: (718) 489-6285, knockdown.center.

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“Long Island City Artists Members Showcase,” with works by dozens of artists on the theme of letting go of the past to move forward; and “Plastique 4 ‘Passe Present,’” with works previously shown as part of the collaboration between area artists and plastics manufacturer Plaxall. Both through Sun., June 16, The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 848-0030, licartists.org. “Nancy Spero: Paper Mirror,” with works by the feminist artist spanning more than 50 years, in multiple media; and “Zheng Guogu: Visionary Transformation,” with 12 works that refashion the traditional Buddhist meditation paintings called thangkas. Both through Sun., June 23, MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. $10; $5 students, seniors; kids under 17 free. Info: (718) 7842084, momaps1.org. “Conspiracy of Goodness: How French Protestants Saved Thousands of Jews During World War II,” about an isolated community, Le Chambon, that saved 3,500 Jews from Nazi Germany and Vichy France. Through Fri., May 24, Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. Free. Info: (718) 281-5770, qcc. cuny.edu/khrca. “Scenes of Queens,” with oil paintings by Madeline Lovallo of local landscapes, available for sale. Through Fri., May 31, Austin Ale House, 82-70 Austin St., Kew Gardens. Free. Info: (718) 849-3939, madelinesstudio.pixels.com.

May Flowers: A Wildflower Exploration, a “gentle walk” with participants identifying native flowers and greeting them with poetry and song inspired by them. Sat., May 25, 2-3:30 p.m., Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Free. Info: (718) 318-4340, nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit.

The music and dance traditions of the Piedmont and Appalachia are coming to Flushing Town Hall next week, when Phil Wiggins Blues House Party, top, and the Harris Brothers perform together. See Music. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL G. STEWART, TOP, AND SKIP ROWLAND “100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight,” with photos, maps and more celebrating the journey of U.S. Navy seaplane NC-4 from Rockaway to England. Through Sun., June 2, Rockaway Artists Alliance Studio 7 Galler y, Fort Tilden, Rockaway Point. Free. Info: (718) 939-0647, (718) 474-0861, queenshistoricalsociety.org, rockawayartistsalliance.org.. “Timberline,” with works by Nicholas Arbatsky that appear to float above the printed surface, just out of range of the viewer’s focus. Through Sat., June 29, Topaz Arts, 55-03 39 Ave., Woodside. Free. Info: (718) 505-0440, topazarts.org.

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“Community: You never really know your own language until you study another,” with colorful sculptures representing protest posters and made using images of people’s palms and a 3-D printer. Through April 2020, Rufus King Park, Jamaica Ave. between 150 and 153 Sts., Jamaica. Free. Info: (347) 505-3018, queenscouncilarts.org. PHOTO BY JOSE CARLOS CASADO

“Solitude” — Photographs by Agron Jashari, with cityscapes, landscapes and more by the Brooklynbased lensman. Through the end of May, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Free. Info: (718) 318-4340, nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit.

DANCE “Freedom,” with new choreography by Shoko Tamai and Ninja Ballet, staged after an opening performance by Richard Mazda’s band. Sat., May 25, 7:30 p.m., The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $45. Info: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com. “Niall Jones — Fantasies in Low Fade,” a search for the sublime in the dark that “approaches site, entanglement and transition as metonyms for social life and loss.” Mon., May 27-Sat., June 1, 8 p.m., The Chocolate Factory Theater, 5-49 49 Ave., Long Island City. $20. Info: (718) 482-7069, chocolatefactorytheater.org.

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Country Blues & Dance, with Phil Wiggins Blues House Party and the Harris Brothers performing the music and dance traditions of the Piedmont and Appalachia. Fri., May 31, 7 p.m. (discussion with the artists and dance lessons), 8 p.m. (concert), Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $16; $10 students; free teens. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

THEATRE “Caroline, or Change,” a musical about the uneasy friendship between a young Jewish boy and his family’s black maid in 1963 Louisiana, by the Astoria Performing Arts Center. Thu.-Fri., May 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sat., May 25, 2 and 8 p.m., Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, 21-12 30 Road, entrance on 21 St. $25; $20 students, seniors. Info: (718) 706-5750, apacny.org.

The Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tour, with a museum educator leading a dynamic experience exploring the puppeteer and filmmaker’s work on “Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show,” “Fraggle Rock” and more. Each Sat. through June 29, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $20; $16 seniors, students; $14 kids 3-17; includes museum admission. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

KIDS/FAMILIES Hands-on History: Plant Your Own Terrarium!, with kids making mini gardens to take home and learning about 19th-century agriculture; best for ages 3 and up but adults welcome too. Sat., May 25, 1-4 p.m., King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Free. Info: (718) 206-0545, kingmanor.org. “Pirate Pete’s Parrot,” a play about a lovable rogue and his crew embarking on a high-seas adventure filled with music, mischief and laughs to find his runaway bird. Sat., May 25, 2:30 p.m. (and each fourth Sat. of the month), The Secret Children’s Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $10 kids; $15 adults; $40 family 4-pack. Info: (718) 392 0722, secrettheatre.com. St. Margaret’s Boy Scout Troop 119, of Middle Village, seeks adult leadership as well as boys 10 and older to be Scouts. Meets every Tue., 7:15-9 p.m., St. Margaret’s Parish Hall, 66-05 79 Place. Info: (718) 894-4099, (718) 440-7629.

SPECIAL EVENTS “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition,” an exclusive version for science centers and museums of the 2019 documentary about the mission that landed men on the moon for the first time 50 years ago, with never-before-seen footage. Daily through Fri., June 14, 2 p.m.; Sat., June 15-Tue., Jan. 21, 2020, 3 p.m., New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. $6; $5 kids, students, seniors, plus admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org. MACGILLIVRAY FILMS

Interfaith Iftar Community Potluck Dinner, a vegetarian meal shared among people of different religious beliefs, held by the Flushing Interfaith Council and Amnesty International as part of the United States of Love Over Hate Campaign. Sat., May 25, 7 p.m., St. George’s Church, 135-32 38 Ave., Flushing. Free. Info: (646) 926-7844, facebook.com/flushinginterfaith. continued on page 26

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Born out of tragedy, a new exhibition at a Forest Hills cafe — a collaboration between a group of artists from Rhode Island and two local entrepreneurs — attempts to help restore peace and harmony in the universe. The “Tree of Life” exhibit, which opened on May 1 at the Red Pipe Cafe on Austin Street, is a direct response to the Oct. 27 mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, which left multiple worshipers dead or wounded. “It weighed heavily on my heart,” said David Chatowsky, proprietor of a self-named gallery in Portsmouth, RI. “I felt moved. I felt compassion to help in any way I can.”

‘Tree of Life’ When: Indeterminate; at least the next two months Where: Red Pipe Cafe, 71-60 Austin St., Forest Hills Entry: Free. (718) 224-8359, redpipecafe.com

Serendipity stepped in, as area historian Michael Perlman found himself in Chatowsky’s gallery, where, according to the artist, “We struck up a conversation,” leading Perlman to promise he would try to assist Chatowsky in finding a venue in New York to display his work. That was in September, just about a month prior to the massacre, Chatowsky recalled in a recent telephone interview. Perlman introduced Chatowsky to Rene David Alkalay and Ofer Kertes, owners of the cafe, which has become something of a cultural mecca, its laid-back vibe providing a welcoming atmosphere for not only creators of fine art but for poets and musicians, as well. “We hit it off,” Alkalay said. “David wanted to help the community in Pittsburgh rebuild.” At the exhibit’s opening, Chatowsky explained the inspiration behind his creation of the Tree of Life series of paintings, which he started four years ago. “I started to think of what was the purest part of my life,” he said, wanting to capture the “wonder and joy” of a time long past. The paintings, which feature plenty of trees, lush greenery, murmuring brooks and more

“The Doe,” by David Chatowsky, at the “Tree of Life” exhibit. than a few animals — horses, a buck, and a doe among them, reflect his memories of growing up in the woods. Now, those paintings, along with other artworks by Chatowsky’s family and friends, are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds earmarked to help families of the victims. They include oils, acrylics,

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marine botanical pressings, fish printings, photographs and mixed-media works. That Chatowsky and Red Pipe would come together seemed inevitable. Not only was it at the Tree of Life Synagogue where the incident took place, leading to the Tree of Life exhibit, but Alkalay oversees another continued on page 29

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SPECIAL EVENTS Trip to Resorts Casino, in Atlantic City, NJ, sponsored by the Sisterhood of Forest Park Jewish Center. Mon., June 3 (and each first Mon. of the month except Labor Day), departing Lindenwood Shopping Center, 84 St. and 153 Ave., 9 a.m.; also Woodhaven Blvd. at Forest Park Drive, 9:15 a.m. $50 with $25 giveback. Info: Sharon, (917) 2928732; Phyllis, (917) 601-2234.

CLUBS Knit & Crochet Club, with participants meeting up to share techniques and patterns and bringing their own supplies. Each Fri., 10:30 a.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156 Ave. Free. Info: (718) 641-7086, queenslibrary.org.

MARKETS St. Raphael Church flea market, with vendor spots still available. Sun., June 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (setup 8 a.m.), 35-20 Greenpoint Ave., Long Island City. Vendors: $35 for 10-foot-spot; $45 if borrowing 8-foot table. Info: (718) 729-8957. St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church Flea Market, outdoors, with 160 vendors. Every Sat.-Sun. until Nov., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Tpke. and Parsons Blvd.-150 St., Jamaica. Info: (718) 969-3226.

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from Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Jon Voight, Brendan Gleeson, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Renner and Alec Baldwin, among others. While the plots are solid enough, it’s Cruise’s stunts that are the most memorable parts of the movies. The star does his own stunts and even broke his ankle as he leapt between two buildings for the latest movie. Arguably his most incredible stunt was scaling the world’s tallest building — Burj Khalifa in Dubai — 2,722 feet above the ground in a scene for “Ghost Protocol.” The original insurance company for the film was fired when it wouldn’t provide insurance. Then came the stunt in the opening scene of “Rogue Nation” where Cruise hung off the side of a flying plane that was taking off. There is good news for fans of the franchise: The seventh and eighth movies are in development and scheduled to be Q released in 2021 and 2022.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to the Museum of the Moving Image for its “Mission: Impossible” series. Considering Ethan Hunt completes his mission in each movie, perhaps “Mission: Impossible” is false advertising, but the six films starring Tom Cruise provide terrific entertainment and action. How long has the movie series, which has grossed more than $3 billion, been around? The first “Mission: Impossible,” released in 1996, was the last movie from a ma jor s tudio to be relea sed on Betamax. Based on the television show of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with the instantly recognizable theme written and conducted by Lalo Schifrin, the movie series began with Hunt being framed for the murder of his Impossible Missions Force team and accused of selling government secrets. The movie, directed by Br ian De Pa lma, wa s cr it ic a lly acclaimed and one of the highestgrossing films of the year. The franchise was off and running, When: Fri.-Sun., May 24-26 leading to the sequels “Mission: Where: Museum of the Moving Image, Impossible 2,” “Mission: Impossible 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria III,” “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Tickets: $15; $11 seniors, students; Protocol,” “Mission: Impossible — $9 kids 3-17; includes museum Rogue Nat ion,” and “M ission : admission; $35 pass to all six. Impossible — Fallout.” (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us While Cruise is the star, the series

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Compost Giveback, with residents getting up to three 40-pound bags of compost from the Sanitation Department as part of the city’s Make Compost, Not Trash campaign. Thu., May 30, 2 and 3 p.m., Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park. Free. Info: (718) 347-3276, queensfarm.org. COURTESY PHOTO

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Writing From the Heart: a workshop in creative writing, for those who want to start or improve their writing in a supportive atmosphere, with author and longtime Queens College instructor Maxine Fisher; and participants attending any or all classes. Each Sat. through June 29, 12 p.m., Maspeth Library, 69-70 Grand Ave. Free. Info: (718) 639-5228, queenslibrary.org. Nail polish workshop, welcomes kids and adults to design their own nails or have them done, 5-5:30 p.m. most Fridays at Ridgewood Library, 20-12 Madison St. Registration is not required. All polish and supplies will be provided. Info: (718) 821-4770. Beginner’s Spanish, so you too can say, “Yo hablo el Español.” Each Tue., Fri., 10:30 a.m.12 p.m., Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. Free. Info: (718) 268-5960.

SOCIAL EVENTS Yoga at Grover, with refreshments, free yoga mats and other giveaways, by City Councilman Antonio Reynoso, All Yoga and the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corp. Sat., June 1 and June 8, 10 a.m., Grover Cleveland Playground volleyball court, Stanhope St. and Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. Free. Info: (718) 963-3141. Israeli folk dancing, with instruction for beginners, in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Each Mon., 7:30 p.m. (beginners’ instruction); 8:30-10 p.m. (intermediate dances), Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows. $10. Info: (718) 380-4145, hillcrestjc.org.

Richmond Hill, 117-09 Hillside Ave., every Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Largest flea market in Queens. Info: (347) 709-7661, richmondhillfleamarket.com.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES Howard Beach Senior Center, with exercise classes every weekday except Thu., varying times; dances with a DJ and hot lunch every Tue., 12-3 p.m.; art classes every Thu., 9:3011:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; intro to sign language every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.; karaoke every Wed., 1-3 p.m.; monthly book club; and more, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Info: (718) 738-8100. Gold Senior Center, cultural, educational and recreational programs; socialization, interaction and meeting new friends, weekly yoga class, hot, kosher nutritious meals, stimulating programs, games, trips, current events, speakers, entertainment, singalongs and “Zumba for Seniors.” $3 suggested contribution. Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Flushing, nfo: (718) 380-4145. Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 Ave., Regular weekly hour-long classes: jewelry making, Mon. at 10:30 a.m.; Richard Simmons exercise, Mon. and Thurs. at 10:30; Eldercise, Tues. at 10:30 a.m.; massage therapy, Wed. at 10:30 a.m.; manicures, Thurs. at 12:30 p.m.; yoga, Fri. at 10:30 a.m. Movies every Mon., Tues. and Fri. at 1:15 p.m. MetroCard van, 4th Thurs. of month. Monthly buses to Yonkers. Contact: Karen (718) 456-2000.

SUPPORT GROUPS Queens Chiari/Syringomyelia Support Group, with all invited. Tue., May 28, 6 p.m., Springfield Gardens United Methodist Church, 131-29 Farmers Blvd. Free. Info/RSVP: Ruth Williams, (718) 740-5805, ruthwill2010@hotmail.com. Free peer-led community mental health group, held by Recovery International. Each Mon., 6-7:45 p.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156 Ave. Info: Certified Peer Specialist Holly Weiss, (347) 906-1260.

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continued from page 23 College Point Residents of Northern Queens can see the College Point parade kicking off on Sunday at 2 p.m. It will start at 26th Avenue and College Point Boulevard and go to Hermon A. MacNeil Park.

at 159th Avenue and 103rd Street. Rosedale The Rosedale procession will begin at 243rd Street and Mayda Road and will end with a service at Veterans and Vietnam Memorial Squares at Sunrise Highway and Francis Lewis Boulevard. The grand marshals are SPC Derrick DeFlorimonte, a combat medic in the Army, and Joyce Lawrence, president of the 149th Avenue Block Association.

Laurelton On Memorial Day itself, the Laurelton parade will start at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Merrick and Francis Lewis boulevards and end at Veterans Memorial Triangle at 225th Street and North Conduit Avenue. Ridgewood/Glendale Glendale and Ridgewood combine to host a parade, which is set for 11 a.m. Monday. The parade will begin at the Glendale War Memorial, located at Myrtle and Cooper avenues, with a short service to honor the war dead of Glendale. Then the march will go down Myrtle Avenue to the Ridgewood War Memorial, located at Myrtle and Cypress avenues, where there will be a service to those from Ridgewood

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Whitestone Whitestone’s parade will begin on Monday at noon, starting at Whitestone Memorial Park at 149th Street and 15th Drive.

Expect the sounds of bagpipes to fill the streets of Queens during various Memorial Day commemorations this weekend. On the cover: The Woodside parade’s honor guard FILE PHOTOS fires its salute to the fallen in 2016. who were killed in service. The grand marshal of the parade will be Henry Lippe, commander of the Brewery Keenan Heiser American Legion Post 1815, a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran.

Howard Beach Residents of South Queens will have their chance to honor the fallen Monday starting at 11 a.m. The parade’s circuitous route begins and ends at Coleman Square

Little Neck-Douglaston The 92nd annual parade will celebrate the 205th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the 75th anniversary of D-Day and will also commemorate 1969 as part of an ongoing partnership with the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. The parade will go along Northern Boulevard from Jayson Avenue to Q 245th Street.

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NOTICE TO NEW YORK CITY MOBILE FOOD VENDORS: This settlement affects the rights of licensed or unlicensed New York City mobile food vendors who, in the three years preceding the ďŹ ling of this lawsuit through and including the preliminary approval date of the stipulation, were issued a summons during the relevant time period and have had their nonperishable unpermitted vending equipment seized by the City of New York without the City of New York providing a voucher to enable retrieval of the seized property. If the settlement is approved, the City of New York will pay $585.00 to each class member who ďŹ les a successful claim, with the possibility of a supplemental payment up to $415.00. Additionally, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (â&#x20AC;&#x153;DOHMHâ&#x20AC;?) shall conduct one additional training session on how to properly document and notice property seized from mobile food vendors, and establish when applicable new DOHMH staff members will be trained in due course after they are hired on properly documenting and noticing property seized from mobile food vendors. IF YOU WISH TO OBJECT TO THE FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, YOU MAY APPEAR AT AUGUST 13, 2019 AT 4:00 PM OR SUBMIT WRITTEN OBJECTIONS BY JULY 23, 2019 TO: Clerk of the Court United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER BUT WISH TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST IN WRITING BY JULY 23, 2019 TO: Matthew Shapiro Urban Justice Center 40 Rector Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10006

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. NATACHA AUGUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on March 29, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Court Courtroom 25, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on June 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 219-06 133rd Avenue, Laurelton, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 12957 and Lot 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $180,892.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 714753/2016. Charlane Brown, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NEW YORK, SUPREME COURT: QUEENS COUNTY21st Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff(s) vs. Natasha Phang, et al., Defendant(s) Index No. 24026/10. In pursuance and by virtue of an amended judgment of foreclosure and sale in the amount of $544,639.59 plus interest and costs duly granted by this Court and entered in the Queens County Clerk’s Office on the 12th day of July, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, duly appointed in this action for such purpose, will expose for sale and sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder therefor at 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY, Queens County, Courtroom #25 on the 7th DAY OF JUNE, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed in and by said judgment to be sold and in said judgment described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, known and designated as Block 10211 Lot 57. Said premises known as 168-68 92nd Rd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Premises sold subject to provisions of the filed judgment and terms of sale. SUBJECT TO restrictions, covenants, etc. of record, prior lien(s), if any, and an easement contained in Deed recorded June 12, 2008 in CRFN 2008000235440. Joseph F. DeFelice, Esq., Referee, Bradshaw Law Group P.C., Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, Office address, 321 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10007 212-327-1524

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CITY JEANS RP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/02/19. 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, 15-15 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 46-09 48TH AVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/17/05. Latest date of dissolution: 12/31/2080. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Frank Saliba, 20-49 33rd St., Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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This Italian blacksmith had a shop on Vernon Blvd.

Now Jets fire their GM? by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

The New York Jets may be laggards in the NFL standings every year but they always supply ample grist for sportswriters during the offseason. This year they outdid themselves, firing General Manager Mike Maccagnan less than three weeks after the NFL Draft took place. According to most reports, new head coach Adam Gase was not seeing eye-to-eye with Maccagnan, and Jets CEO Christopher Johnson sided with the new kid in town. I ran into former Jets linebacker and longtime radio analyst Greg Buttle on Friday at the PGA Championship in Bethpage State Park. “It may have nothing to do with Adam Gase and could be a host of other possibilities such as some personal disagreement between Johnson and Maccagnan that we know nothing about,” Buttle told me. The third week of May is when television networks unveil their fall lineups. Sports was a key component at this year’s presentations. NBC Sports trotted out a dozen former Olympic women’s gold medalists at Radio City Music Hall to tout the fact that the 2020 Summer Olympiad will show on the NBC networks. At Carnegie Hall, CBS had its top NFL broadcasting team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo record a bit where they cleverly used football cliches as metaphors for TV ratings and advertising. They even worked in a sly refer-

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Dominick Causarano was born on Dec. 9, 1883 in Monte Sant’Angelo, Italy. He immigrated to America in 1907 with the skills of a blacksmith. A lt hou g h t he t he n -new invention of the automobile would help drive the profession’s decline, Causarano did well. He opened up a shop on Ver non Boulevard in Long Island City. He married Madeline Renzalli and they had five The Causarano family’s blacksmith shop 31-57 Vernon child ren; Josephine, Joh n, Blvd., Long Island City, circa 1940s. Michael, Lena and Ralph. His business thrived and grew. First- Astoria area all their lives, never leavborn son John went on to work at the ing for the suburbs. Dominick passed shop, leaving high school after only away while on vacation in San Mateo, three years. When he enlisted during Calif. in October 1970. John, who conWorld Wa r II at Ca mp Upton i n tinued the business, passed away in Yaphank, LI, his talent as a skilled Astoria in 1998. The space where the blacksmith blacksmith, forgeman and hammerman shop once stood now abuts the Vernon was in high demand. The tightknit Causarano family con- Tower luxury condominium developQ tinued to live in the Long Island City- ment that was completed in 2017.

ence to deposed CBS CEO Les Moonves, saying, “You may have heard about some of our personnel changes but CBS continues to win our division!” President of Ad Sales Jo Ann Ross came on stage in a CBS football uniform with a jeweled helmet to enhance the humor. Fox Broadcasting CEO Charlie Collier told advertisers how thrilled he is that Fox is the home for the NFL’s Thursday night package for the foreseeable future and that his network also has the World Series locked up for the next decade. He predicted his favorite teams, the Jets and Mets, would win the upcoming Super Bowl and the 2019 World Series, eliciting laughter and applause from the audience at the Beacon Theater. Fox will also air college football every Saturday at noon with a pregame show an hour earlier featuring Rob Stone, Urban Meyer, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Brady Quinn. Fox’s biggest hit show last year was “The Masked Singer” in which celebrities croon while wearing ridiculous costumes to protect their identities from the panelists and audience. At the 2019 Fox Upfront Joe Namath came out in a deer outfit to sing “Luck Be a Lady Tonight” from the Broadway show “Guys and Dolls.” Namath has a theatrical background and starred in a version of “Damn Yankees.” He can Q still carry a tune. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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Rare Find!!! Unique 3 family home with private driveways and 2 car garage. The right side is a 1 family home with 5 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement with gas boiler. The left side is a 2 family home with 1st floor 1 bedroom apt. and 2 nd floor 3 bedroom apt., full basement with its own boiler and wrap around porch. Close to J train, prime location. ©2019 M1P • CAMI-075857

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1 Bed Co-op For Sale. Mint, all redone beautiful kitchen with granite countertop and SS appliances, new bathroom, crown moldings throughout, move-in cond.

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Mint High Ranch, move-in-cond, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 1st floor, 2 large rooms, full bath, laundry room and heating system, central air, sliding glass doors to lg. yard with in-ground pool. 2 1/2 ft. to 5 1/2 ft. shed w/ elec. Garage, 2nd fl, 3 BRs, 1 bath. Large mint kitchen, cathedral ceilings in living room with hi-hats, dining area, living room, beautiful arched Andersen windows in front. Asking $819K

Commercial Storefront 2000 sq. ft. Open floor plan with 3 extra rooms, tiled throughout, 1/2 bath, previously hair salon all updated, 250 amps, 7 1/2 tons for C/A and heat, 6 parking $7,400 spots.

Mint Hi-Ranch, on 40x100, (all redone), 4 BRs and 3 full baths, featuring custom pavers, stripped new roof. New kitchen w/ stainless steel appl., granite countertop and island. Large patio on 2nd floor with new awning length of house. Asking $789K

• 1 Bed Co-op. MINT. ....................................................$189K • Hi-Rise Co-op. 1 BR/1 bath, washer/dryer on each floor. IN CONTRACT...............................................Reduced $159K • Hi-Rise Co-op. Large unit in totally redone building. 3 BRs, 2 baths, living room w/L-shaped dining room. IN CONTRACT..................................................Asking $262K • Hi-Rise Mint AAA. 2 BRs/2 full baths, plus terrace, mint granite & SS appl. kitchen. 2 new baths. IN CONTRACT..................................................Asking $299K

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