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Schools face cuts in Trump budget plan Proposed slash to Medicaid could affect special education programs by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

awmakers at all levels of government and education advocates are already sounding the alarm on the cuts featured in President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget that, if approved the way he presented it to the public May 23, would take millions of dollars from special education programs and initiatives that seek to alleviate overcrowding. “I have never seen such drastic cuts,” said Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), chairman of the Council’s Education Committee and a former public school teacher. “There’s just no need for this.” Trump’s proposed budget, called “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” calls for cuts in many areas but increases spending by 10 percent for the military and $2.6 billion for border security. On the other side, Medicaid could be slashed by more than $800 billion under the plan — which would not only affect those whose health insurance depends on the federal program. It could also threaten special education programs in New York City. The city is due $500 million in reimbursements from Medicaid for special education services, and while some of that money has started coming to the Department of Education, a large chunk could be eliminated

President Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget has faced stark criticism from lawmakers, such as Councilman Danny Dromm, right, and education advocates who say planned cuts would FILE PHOTOS drastically affect students’ lives. under Trump’s plan. The Medicaid funds, Dromm added, go to pay for “every component” of special education in the five boroughs. Dromm, speaking on the Medicaid cuts, said, “Our kids need those special education programs.

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“It’s horrible they’re attacking children with this plan,” the councilman said. Billy Easton, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education, said in a May 25 letter to his group’s members, “Mid-year cuts to funding would be disastrous, and, would mean disruptive cuts to essential programs,

teachers and staff. “Our schools already don’t get enough funding from New York State,” Easton added. While not addressing the possible impact to schools, Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said of the cuts to Medicaid and other programs, “We can spend responsibly, judiciously, and compassionately on both domestic and military spending, but this budget does none of these things.” Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau) said of the overall proposed budget, “Under Trump’s proposed budget, America’s future looks dimmer, not brighter.” New York City has already had troubles trying to recoup the money due to it under Medicaid, but struggled for years because of technological issues. “The computer system they were using was not comparable with the federal system,” Dromm said. “The DOE finally straightened that out recently.” But the threat to Medicaid is not the only thing that has Dromm sweating. He also pointed to potential cuts to Title II-A money, which under the plan could be slashed by more than $2 billion nationwide, and could impact Queens school districts. The money is typically used for teacher development and classroom reduction continued on page 17

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Feds want to make Gateway safe again Eric Ulrich, civic urge cooperation on Shore Parkway cleanup efforts by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

The U.S. Parks Police is actively investigating how to make parts of Gateway National Recreation Area — including Spring Creek in Howard Beach and Lindenwood — safer for those visiting the parklands, the federal law enforcement agency announced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Howa rd Beach-Li ndenwood Civ ic Association. “I will be working and giving advice on how to make it as safe as possible,” said Lt. Tony Lordo. Lordo, a Parks Police officer assigned to security detail at the Statue of Liberty, will now be studying how to make places in Brooklyn and Queens — and then beyond — less dangerous while maintaining public access to the lands. The lieutenant underwent a rigorous training program to become a certified protection professional — a rank provided by Virginia-based ASIS International to security professionals. Capt. Raymond Closs, the Parks Police commander for Gateway, added issues such as loose gates in Spring Creek will be looked at. “We’ll replace all those with more secure gates,” Closs said. “Lighting is also being improved.”

These green bags are just a small sample of the trash that Wildcat Services has picked up along Shore Parkway in Lindenwood. Despite the cleanup efforts, trash still appears along the PHOTO COURTESY HOWARD BEACH LINDENWOOD CIVIC ASSOCIATION corridor. Safety near Spring Creek has always been on the minds of South Queens residents but it took on a new meaning last year following the Aug. 2 killing of Karina Vetrano. Closs said he used the murder to stress the importance of having adequate person-

nel in the area to his higher-ups in Washington, DC. “Staffing is our No. 1 challenge,” he said. “We use tragedies to convince the powers that be to give us the personnel we need.”

The Gateway area, Closs added, will receive fou r per manent off icers th is summer. In other news, Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) pleaded with his constituents at the meeting to keep high-traffic areas such as Shore Parkway in Lindenwood as clean as possible. “We have to do our jobs to keep it clean,” he said. While the Sanitation Department does a “great job” of keeping the corridor clean, litter appears on the street days after. “We know it’s not just blowing from the Belt Parkway,” he said. To supplement the cleaning done by the city, Ulrich has allocated money to have Wildcat Services to come down and pick up dozens of bags of trash along the parkway. And even with that, litter is still piling up on the corridor. “We’re thrilled to bring [Wildcat] to the community, but we need help,” the councilman said. “Please help us keep Shore Parkway clean.” Wildcat has also been to Coleman Square, where, just like on Shore Parkway, litter still appears after the cleaning is done. “The same lecture I’m giving here I’ve given to the storeowners at Coleman Q Square,” Ulrich said.

Bridge renaming approved by the Council Howard Beach pedestrian path to bear Joel Miele’s name by Anthony O’Reilly

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The City Council last Wednesday unanimously approved the renaming of a pedestrian span connecting Old Howard Beach to Hamilton Beach to the “Joel A. Miele, Sr. Pedestrian Bridge,” in honor of the former Community Board 10 chairman and commissioner of two city agencies who died four years ago. The law clearing the way for the renaming was introduced by Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park). “He was the embodiment of public service who dedicated his entire adult professional life to serving our city and community,” Ulrich said in a social media post shortly before the Council’s vote. “A special thank you to Community Board 10 Chair Betty Braton who spearheaded this effort.” It’s not known when the bridge will bear Miele’s name. CB 10 requested the renaming at its March 2 meeting, voting unanimously to send a letter of recommendation supporting the measure. Renaming the pedestrian bridge — locat-

ed at 163rd Avenue and 99th Street over Hawtree Basin — was picked in honor of Miele because he lived near it and his son and widow still do, according to Braton. Miele was chairman of CB 10 from 1979 until 1990, at which time he was named a member of the city Planning Commission. He was succeeded as head of CB 10 by Braton, who still holds the post today. Even after leaving the board, he attended many of the meetings as a concerned Howard Beach citizen, speaking on issues such as a proposed conversion of 99th Street — the block he lived on — into a one-way corridor back in 2001. In 1994, then-Mayor Giuliani named him the commissioner of the Department of Buildings and in 1996 shifted him to the Department of Environmental Protection. He was later appointed to serve on the Board of Standards and Appeals until he retired in 2005 and returned to his private practice on Furmanville Avenue in Middle Village with his son, Joel Jr. He died in May 2013 at 78 shortly after Q becoming seriously ill.

The pedestrian bridge at 99th Street and 163rd Avenue, seen here, will be renamed in honor of former Community Board 10 chairman and city commissioner Joel Miele Sr., inset. Miele lived FILE PHOTOS near the bridge and his son and widow still do.

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Back on schedule Residents back the at Centreville site? bridge businesses Project was stalled for several weeks New coalition, petition started to by Anthony O’Reilly save endangered Kew Gdns. stores

A majority of the sewer and water mains were put in the ground before the contracIt appears that, after weeks of delays, the tor, Maspeth Supply, walked off the job work in the Centreville section of Ozone sometime in April. The workers for the company — which Park is back on track. Close to two months after the contractor has accrued hundreds of millions of dollars for a decades-in-the-making sewer project in city contracts — were sent to do “emerwalked off the site for another job, workers gency work,” on another project, according were spotted in the area Tuesday by a resi- to state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). dent and Chronicle reporter. It’s still not known where in the city they The resident, Joanne Cutitto, said equipment was placed on Albert Road by work- were sent. “I’m very close to writing a letter to ers before the Memorial Day weekend. The HWQ411B project, planned for 35 Mayor de Blasio or the commissioner of the years, seeks to place 12 miles of sidewalks, Department of Design and Construction roads and curbs and replace two miles of because this needs to move,” Addabbo said sewer lines and three miles of water mains in an interview last Friday, before workers returned to the scene. “We need to get this within the community. project moving. The community was left to deal with torn up roads and equipment left on street corners followi ng t he c ont r a c t or s’ absence, frustrating many. Others reported seei ng rodent s i n t hei r houses and in the streets. One of the concerns of the project’s delay is its effect on a nearby school under construction. T he school, to be c a l l e d P S 37 7 a n d expected to open in September, cannot be functional until all sewer and water mains are finished. The anticipated complet ion d at e for t he entire sewer and water main project, proposed Maspeth Supply, the contractor of the Centreville sewer project, placed during Mayor Ed Koch’s equipment on Albert Road last week before returning to the site this first term, is sometime Q PHOTO COURTESY JOANNE CUTITTO in 2018. week. Associate Editor

by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

Kew Gardens residents are gearing up for what could be a lengthy fight with the MTA over some of their most beloved stores. After the Chronicle exclusively reported last week on the transit agency’s plans to tear down the handful of businesses along the Lefferts Boulevard bridge, a number of residents and civic leaders have formed the Save Kew Gardens Coalition. Their intent: To “battle for the heart of our Queens community.” “The heart of Kew Gardens is once again threatened. The MTA is using the results of their intentional neglect as the excuse for a revived attempt to destroy the heart of our community,” the coalition wrote on its newly created website. “This site — a oneof-a-kind structure in New York City and the United States — is now once more the target of destructive development.” Area leaders were informed at a meeting last Thursday that the MTA is strongly considering tearing down the businesses on the bridge over the Long Island Rail Road tracks once their collective lease runs out in 2020, allowing the agency to rebuild the decaying, nearly century-old structure. That proposal enraged the impacted entrepreneurs and Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), who said she would lie down on the train tracks before she allowed the MTA to touch popular entities like the Thyme Natural Market. It’s apparently also infuriated many in Kew Gardens, as 1,760 people signed an online petition to save the businesses in just five days. “The quality of life in our little village in the city is what makes Kew Gardens great,” Tia Keenan wrote. “The Lefferts Blvd. bridge is central to the heart of our town. Say NO to MTA development.”

Efforts have begun to “save” the Lefferts Boulevard bridge businesses from potentially being FILE PHOTO torn down in 2020. Koslowitz and others are also looking to hire an independent engineer to study if the bridge can be restored without having to tear down the businesses. Making up the coalition is the Kew Gardens Civic Association, the Kew Gardens Improvement Association, the Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, the Historic Districts Council, the Forest Park Barking Lot, Esta Joy’s Kitchen and the We Love Kew Gardens civic group. The collective unit is also calling for volunteers to help post fliers around the neighborhood warning residents of the plan. “Because the MTA is a creature of state and local government, our local representatives — together with sympathetic media — represent our only hope of stopping the MTA,” the flyer reads. “Our representatives will act and follow through, only if the residents stay vocal and committed to protectQ ing the character of our community.”

Wire problems caused HB blackout: ConEd by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

A fault on an underground cable led to hundreds of people being without power for hours on Tuesday, a ConEd spokesman told the Chronicle. Blackouts in parts of Lindenwood and New Howard Beach — 153rd Avenue to the north, 160th Avenue to the south, 86th Street to the east and 78th Street to the west — started in the late morning hours May 30 and power was restored around 2:30 p.m., Con Ed spokesman

Hundreds had no power for hours Allan Drury said in an email. According to Dr ur y, 759 customer outages were reported but community activists reported there may have been more than 1,200 in the 11414 ZIP code without power for some time. Joann Ariola, president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association, said at her group’s meeting later that night that all elected off icials — along with Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty

Braton — were working on the matter within minutes of the blackout. “They were on the phone right away,” Ariola said. When asked by a Chronicle reporter if the construction of a Lindenwood battery system meant to help the delivery of elect r icit y to Brook ly n a nd Q ueens homes du r i ng pea k dema nd mont hs would prevent such blackouts, Dr ur y Q said, “No.”

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P Kudos and questions for de Blasio EDITORIAL

ongratulations to Mayor de Blasio for saying Wednesday that he will sign an executive order committing the city to the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other measures called for in the Paris Agreement on climate change. President Trump appears poised to pull the United States out of the accord, one negotiated among 195 countries. Many say it’s our last hope to avoid catastrophic manmade climate change caused mostly by pollution created through the burning of fossil fuels. And with sea level rise a key element of global warming, and this being a coastal town, mostly made up of islands, de Blasio is right that Trump’s apparent position “is a dagger aimed straight at the heart of New York City.” No municipality, even this one, can slow climate change on its own, but as the mayor said, if cities, towns, counties and states across the nation take the same stand, “we can forestall the worst.” Meanwhile, the mayor will be in Queens for a town hall session June 8 (details at bit.ly/2qClt4l). We have a few suggestions for questions for him. • Why do you seem to be the only person who believes

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issuing 50,000 new parking placards to city employees won’t exacerbate problems on our streets when misuse of them is already so widespread? • You’re planning to open 90 new homeless shelters citywide. Where will the ones in Queens go? • Your administration has hired thousands more employees, marking the biggest increase in the city workforce in decades. How will their pension and healthcare costs not be a problem down the road? • Day after day we learn of new legislation expanding the size and responsibilities of the city government. Can you name a single office or function that is not necessary and could be eliminated? • Puerto Rican Day Parade honoree Oscar Lopez Rivera was the leader of a terrorist group that killed civilians and maimed police in New York City. How can you possibly continue to support the event organizers’ decision to name him a “National Freedom Hero”? • Why does the city support letting private developers build on public land in Flushing Meadows? We’re sure all our readers can come up with their own questions too. Hope to see you at the town hall event!

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Dear Editor: Re Anthony O’Reilly’s May 18 report: “Boro activists irked at permit increase”: Giving parking permits to all DOE employees who own a car makes no sense. Why can’t teachers and administrators use public transit like most New Yorkers do? They set a bad example for their students by demanding a special perk that increases their carbon footprints. Many of those who drive to work probably live in the suburbs. New York City must require all its employees to reside in the city that pays their salaries. That will put them in closer touch with the folks they serve. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

Mandate bike helmets Dear Editor: I was very disheartened by my Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, Queens Deputy Department of Transportation Commissioner Al Silvestri and members of Community Board 6 to read in the local papers that bike lanes will be part of the Queens Boulevard revamp. I am all for safety but this is not California. Cars and bikes do not mix. Can someone please explain to me why bikers cannot use the side streets, and go through Forest Hills Gardens? If bike lanes must be installed, someone has © Copyright 2017 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc. at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, N.Y. 11374-7769.

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he way New Yorkers are overtaxed and nickel-anddimed on everything, it’s a great relief to see that water rates will remain where they are for the next year. Recalling that just a few years ago the fees for water and sewage services were jumping annually, apparently without need and sometimes at a double-digit rate of increase, activists and lawmakers such as Councilman Rory Lancman were worried the Water Board was going to hike them again. But it did not, recognizing that the Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t need any more money than it already has to provide water and sewer services. The city is flush with cash — it must be, with its workforce increasing by more than 16,000 since Mayor de Blasio took office — so it’s good to see that in this one area at least, there won’t be a hike. It’s enough that people constantly have to pay more for everything from groceries to public transit and from rent to healthcare. Under President Trump and the Republican Congress, many of those costs may leap again as crucial social service funding is cut. At least you’ll be able to drink New York’s famously clean and good-tasting water without having to pay more.

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to make sure the DOT does a better job in placing these lanes without the traffic delays that they have down at the Queens Center mall, the entrance to the BQE and the Woodhaven Boulevard exit. The persons that I met with at Eliot Avenue and Queens Boulevard admitted that they made mistakes, but they never went back and fixed the problem. They just left them like they are. Terrible. When I attended the DOT PS 139 meeting, which the DOT deliberately did not advertise in my neighborhood of Rego Park at all, we were out numbered by bikers, and I read that was the same at this last meeting. In my conversations with some of the abovenamed people, I expressed concerns about having 13-year-olds riding their bikes on Queens Boulevard with no helmets. Law: Children over 13 have to ride their bikes in the street and not on sidewalks. They agreed with me that this is not a good thing. I read Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer’s stance on bike riders delivering food and other

items to people in his neighborhood and how he came up with all these safety measures for them, but no mention of wearing helmets. It is only common sense. Helmets must be worn by every bike rider in New York City. They also should have some kind of identification, some kind of license, and pay some sort of fee to help maintain these bike lanes. Drivers are not bad people, but again it seems that we are made out to be the villains. We are not. Not every car-bike accident is the driver’s fault and you have to agree with that. I just want to know why mandatory helmets for bike riders, which could save lives, were never mentioned. I was told by a Community Board 6 officer that it takes years to get laws enacted in New York City, but I believe that mandating helmets would save lives and is something that could be made a law very quickly. It just makes sense. Kathleen Schatz Rego Park

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Crazy liberal Newspeak Dear Editor: Well, get ready New Yorkers. The loony left from the Left Coast is at it again. Seattle’s KIRO TV station reported that its police department cannot refer to alleged criminals as suspects but are now to call them “community members.” Can you imagine a repeat of the San Bernardino terror attack happening in Seattle and the police saying they are looking for two “community members”? If that isn’t politically correct enough, according to the Washington Department of Corrections, the policy change will affect the prisoners as well. It will no longer be permissible to call prisoners inmates. The inmates will now be called “students.” I kid you not. Next they will be giving their “students” who complete their sentences graduation certificates paid for with tax money paid by good “community members.” You can’t make this up. Bill Viggiano Williston Park, LI

Great article, great show! Dear Editor: Thank you so much for having Vicki Zunitch write that wonderful article “New choir adds a voice to spiritual classical” (qboro, May 25), which was a contributing factor in making Sunday’s Queensboro Symphony Orchestra concert such a success. It looks great, and she did a beautiful job putting it together. I love the way she assembled the quotes and added in historical thumbnail sketches of the pieces. The concert went great, and turnout was excellent. Some new audience members actually came with hard copy in hand. And special thanks for your engaging and intriguing title! Paul Joseph Oceanside, LI The writer is music director of Mary’s Nativity Church in Flushing.

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Development will chip away at fair housing enforcement. The past few presidencies, Republican and Democrat administrations alike, have shrunk HUD. If the latest cuts are approved, fair housing, one of many HUD initiatives, will be severely gutted. The cuts will result in the defunding of housing rights organizations and a rollback in federal guidelines, leading to increased discrimination. Housing equality is not a “sexy” issue. Most Americans do not pay attention to it, so it is not a high priority for most politicians. At one point, fair housing mattered. It is still important as housing plays a major role in defining a person’s quality of life and influences our education, worldview, food quality, security, privacy and social capital. According to the Economic Policy Institute, African Americans in segregated neighborhoods face higher unemployment rates, poorer healthcare and inferior schools. Racial segregation concentrates poverty. Crime is also higher. Many feel helpless in our culture of discrimination and bigotry. Fair housing is one issue where we can fight back. Government must be pushed to create integrated neighborhoods and to punishing landlords and real estate agents that turn away potential owners because of their race. Let us no longer turn our backs on people who need our help and remember that even in today’s vicious and intolerant climate, there are still issues that need our attention and support. Ashley Skaria Manhattan

Trump’s tax travesty Dear Editor: President Trump’s tax proposals are staggeringly regressive. According to the Tax Policy Center’s analysis, the top 0.1 of the income distribution might receive an average tax cut approaching 14.2 percent of after-tax income, while middle-income households would receive an average tax cut of 1.8 percent. Among the astonishingly regressive changes would be repeal of the alternative minimum tax, repeal of estate taxes and massive reductions in corporate tax rates, including on socalled pass-through businesses. Martin Wolf, a columnist for the Financial Times, summed Trump’s tax plan up this way: “To those that have it shall be given.” Trump won the Republican Party nomination by pledging to be a different kind of Republican. He lied. Trump merely reached out to the base by campaigning on cultural issues while proposing lagniappes for the one percent. He used a strategy Wolf labels “pluto-populism” (a political program in which a wealthy individual offers ideas and policies that appeal to the common person). Trump’s pluto-populism won him the presidency and I guess he figures his supporters will stay loyal and won’t mind that they are being snookered over taxes. And he’s probably right. After all, Trump famously said during the presidential campaign, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody” and not “lose any voters.” But hey, why bother shooting people when you can rob them blind? Martin H. Levinson Forest Hills

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Dear Editor: Every news cycle documents another case of widespread discrimination. Whether it be President Trump’s executive order, coined the “Muslim ban,” which barred immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, to the alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents, it appears that there is an increase in intolerant and prejudicial behavior. Despite this changing culture, it is important to stay vigilant and protect people’s basic rights. The rising discriminatory culture in America can have serious effects on many policy issues, one of them being fair housing. Fair housing was established by the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and is essentially the right to choose housing free from discrimination. The Fair Housing Act attempts to reverse decades of discriminatory federal housing policy, such as redlining and blockbusting, to create fully integrated communities. According to a Washington Post report, the Trump administration’s proposed $6 billion in cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban

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Rainstorms didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deter Howard Beach residents from marching in the Memorial Day Parade Monday in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The parade started and ended at Coleman Square, stopping at different war memorials in Old Howard Beach. Clockwise, top left corner: Grand Marshall Dr. Jerry Antonino and his wife, Jeanne, with members of the Our Lady of Grace soccer team; the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach marches; as does the How-

ard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association. Top right: Boy Scouts from Troop 237 carried Old Glory throughout the entire route. Above: Broad Channel American Legion Post 1404 fires off a 21-gun salute. Clockwise, right: Girl Scouts from Troop 4205 carry their banner; Noah shows his patriotic pride; memorial wreaths are laid at Coleman Square and the Brownies from Troop 4615 tell all to keep calm as they march down the parade route.

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While Woodhaven residents may not have had their own parade on Memorial Day, they nonetheless took some time out to honor area residents who served their country — and, in some cases, gave their lives for America’s freedom. American Legion Post 118 on Monday held its annual commemorative ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance, located in the front of the group’s headquarters.

At top, crosses in the garden signify those who were killed in battle and Woodhaven veterans who have died over the years. Center, the family of World War II veteran Albert Matuknois — who died at age 99 on May 11 — gathers at the cross added in his honor. Above, residents take part in a brief ceremony at the American Legion. Afterwards, refreshments were provided at Neir’s Tavern.

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Monday morning was a dreary one in Glendale, but the rain didn’t stop patriotic people from gathering along Myrtle Avenue to watch the neighborhood’s Memorial Day Parade pass by.

Some wore ponchos and others just got soaked, but the flags were still flown by this young man, top, and others, and the cheers from these girls, above, were still loud and proud.

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A salute to Capt. Fowler and Broadway South Ozone Park school honors its namesake with annual performance

he lights were shining, not only on Broadway, but in the auditorium of PS 108 in South Ozone Park as students there held their annual ceremony to honor the late-Rosedale firefighter, Capt. Vincent G. Fowler, who died while responding to a blaze near the school in 2000. The theme for this year was “A Salute to Broadway.” Songs from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The Lion King,” “School of Rock,” “Grease,” “Cats,” “Oklahoma!” and more were performed with choreography conducted by students and staff from the Q school’s music department. — Anthony O’Reilly

These students may not have been alive during the summer of ’69, but that didn’t stop them from singing the classic Bryan Adams song. Fiddlers on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But in this small town of South Ozone Park, PHOTOS BY ANTHONY O’REILLY every one of these students is a fiddler on the roof.

The family of Capt. Vincent G. Fowler enjoys the students’ performances.

The PS 108 community will forever have the “Memory” of their teachers performing a song from the hit Broadway show “Cats,” which was the opening act for the school’s annual ceremony. Principal Jennifer Iovine addresses the school.

Countdown clocks spotted in S. Queens by Anthony O’Reilly

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The implementation of the long-awaited bus countdown clocks promised to South Queens for years appears to be imminent. One of the countdown clocks, which at press time was not operational, was installed outside Living Word Christian Fellowship, located at 132-05 Cross Bay Blvd., earlier this week. South Queens has been promised the devices since at least 2014 — when residents of Community District 9 voted to allocate $80,000 toward four clocks in the area as part of the participatory budgeting process. The one outside Living Word is not in Community Board 9’s jurisdiction — it’s within CB 10’s. It’s not known when those will be placed in CD 9. Shortly after the PB vote, Ulrich announced additional funding, $55,000, for more clocks throughout his district as part of a larger announcement by the Department of Transportation to put them at major bus stops across the city. A spokeswoman for the councilman

Cleaning up Charles Park This bus countdown clock was placed on Cross Bay Boulevard. PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY said the clock spotted by the Chronicle reporter was funded by Ulrich. The devices use GPS to track buses Q and estimate their time of arrival.

In an effort to reach new heights in the Boy Scouts organization, Ozone Park resident Steve Hernandez worked to ensure Frank Charles Memorial Park stays as clean as possible. Hernandez, seen here, set up, built and placed four doggie bag waste dispensers around the federal park.

The teenager, a member of Boy Scout Troop 139, made the disposal units for his Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout is the highest rank one can achieve in the Boy Scouts organization. The Ozone Park resident attends the Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences in Brooklyn.

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There were only about two dozen people in the room at last Wednesday’s town hall meeting on the Middle Village sewer project — with half being either reporters or city employees — but that doesn’t mean there weren’t issues to hash out. The replacing of sewer lines in and around Penelope Avenue began in earnest on May 1 and, for the most part, the handful of residents attending the event at PS/IS 128 said the workers doing the $22 million worth of upgrades in the neighborhood have done so in a professional manner and “with a smile on their face.” Not everything has gone smoothly, however, as multiple people touched on issues such as leftover debris, ripped-up roads and whether their streets could be repaved earlier than originally planned. The digging has kicked up so much dust and debris, according to one attendee named John, that his home is “perpetually dirty.” “I don’t think they’re doing a good job cleaning up at the end of the day. There’s a lot of gravel and soot,” John said. “Something has to be done. There has to be some cleanup to remove all of the extra dirt that’s left behind.” The contractor, CAC Industries, which spent the last year replacing water mains, has moved quickly with the sewer work in order to alleviate f looding issues in the

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The future sewer capacity below 74th Street in Middle Village will be three times what exists now. But the installation project has caused a few headaches, like leftover dirt and uneven roadPHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA ways, for neighborhood residents. neighborhood as fast as possible, resident engineer Magdy Ghaly said. Earlier this month, a new 30-inch pipe was installed underneath Juniper Valley Road between 75th Place and Gray Street in less than three weeks. But several of the residents in attendance

at the town hall agreed that the leftover dirt often isn’t cleaned up, once the workers move to the next stretch of roadway. And, more problematically, the condition of the road is poor, with just temporary asphalt being used to fill in the holes dug during the sewer installation.

The plan, according to Ghaly, is to resurface each of the impacted streets once all of the sewer work is completed in June 2018. But that isn’t good enough for Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Glendale) — the meeting’s host — who said she plans to push the city and CAC to repave any road they complete right away. Arguably the most problematic street, according to some residents, is 74th Street, which they say has become undrivable. “If you lived on that block, would you encourage your neighbors to wait until the project is completed?” Crowley asked Ghaly and the Department of Design and Construction representatives present. “It’s a request that I will discuss with the commissioner. I think it’s a reasonable request.” The sewer installation on that roadway, between 63rd Avenue and Juniper Valley Road, should be completed in early fall. According to Ghaly, the new sewer mains will be combined lines — meaning they are designed to handle both sewage and stormwater runoff. The pipes being installed are also much larger than the decades-old infrastructure being removed, as the new lines’ capacity will be double — triple in the area of 74th Street — that of what’s in the ground now. “You’re going to have an upgraded new sewer system,” Ghaly said. “This will eliminate all the flooding problems this commuQ nity has had.”

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continued from page 2 initiatives, Dromm said. “That will affect School Districts 24 and 30, which is mine and [Councilwoman] Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (D-East Elmhurst), which are two of the most overcrowded districts in the city,” the councilman said. In New York City, the Title II-A money is used to provide more teachers to crowded schools so there can be more individualized teaching — i.e., one teacher for every 15 to 20 students instead of one teacher for every 30 to 40 students. “The kids will now have to remain in over-

crowded classrooms,” Dromm said. “If we lose this funding, it’s going to have a disastrous effect.” City Comptroller Scott Stringer estimates the DOE stands to lose $108 million in Title II grants under Trump’s plan. “My message to President Trump is this: this document doesn’t put taxpayers first, it puts everyday New Yorkers last,” Stringer said in a May 25 statement, which analyzed cuts to other programs. “Budgets are about priorities, but they’re also a statement of values. It doesn’t get any more heartless, or more catastrophic, than this.”

The Education Trust, a coalition of school advocates led by former U.S. and state Education Commissioner John King, called the spending plan “an assault on the American Dream. “It does not value teachers or their professional development,” the group added. “Indeed, this budget shows that the administration doesn’t value that which truly makes America great: a shared commitment to — and investment in — opportunity for all.” The state Department of Education receives $3.6 billion from the federal government every year, according to a statement released by Commissioner MaryEllen Elia on May 23. Of that, about $433.5 million is at stake of being eliminated — $166 million in

Title II-A grants alone. Elia, along with Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa, called the proposed cuts “irresponsible.” “As advocates for New York’s children, we must tell Congress that these wholesale cuts are not acceptable,” the two said in a joint statement. “New York needs adequate federal funding to support our students so they can succeed in life.” Stringer also states the proposed elimination of Subsidized Student Loans, which benefitted 19,000 CUNY students in 2015-16, at the cost of $68 million, is at risk of being cut entirely and the Federal Work-Study Program, which close to 7,000 CUNY students took advantage of, faces a 50 percent cut. Q

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This year, the April showers are arriving late in May. This is the reason that the Woodhaven Business Improvement District’s Memor ial Day ceremony had to be postponed. The observance will now take place today, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Forest Park Plaza, located at the corner of Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue. Please try to attend this ceremony and share your own experiences of your family members who served and are serving our country. Throughout Woodhaven, streets are being milled and repaved. We are thankful for these improvements. We are encouraging any residents and storeowners to report any curbs that have to be repaired or any overflowing catch basins to our office at (718) 805-0202. Now that summer is officially here, please enjoy Forest Park. There are special programs, one on June 12 — a performance of “Charlotte’s Web” will take place at Sobelsohn Playground, located at Park Lane South and Abington Road, starting at 1 p.m. This is sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich. On June 10 in Howard Beach, there will be a rain barrel giveaway. To reserve your rain barrel, call state Sen. Joe Addabbo’s office at (718) 738-1111 May God bless our Armed Forces, our disabled veterans, our leaders and our NYPD and police officers everywhere; and may God Q bless our America.

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Food cart letter grade bill now law After unanimous support in the City Council, Blaz signs Koz’s legislation by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

How many Queens food carts will make the grade come March? In a bill-signing ceremony on Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio put his pen to Intro. 1456-a, which establishes a city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene letter grading system for the approximately 20,000 food cart vendors across the five boroughs. Under the law, which takes effect in nine months, vendors must also post the grades on their portable kitchens for patrons to see. Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), the bill’s original sponsor, said in a statement that an A, B, C or Grade Pending sign in an establishment’s window can “carry with it real significance.” “The letter grade has become absolutely essential and critical as it relates to restaurants,” Koslowitz said. “Yet, every day, countless numbers of people in New York are expected to purchase food from a street vendor without knowing to a general degree the cart’s compliance with the New York City Health Code. “The customers who buy food from a street vendor,” she continued, “deserve to have the same ability to make an informed decision as patrons of restaurants.” Koslowitz first introduced the bill in February, defending its necessity when it comes

Food carts, like this one in Jamaica, will, just like restaurants, be given letter grades from the FILE PHOTO city’s Health Department under a newly signed piece of legislation. to patrons’ peace of mind at the Council’s Health Committee hearing on May 3. “I know in my community, I have seen an influx of food carts and I have questions about some of the carts that are there late at night,” she said. “On Continental Avenue, there is a cart there 24 hours a day. Now during the day, I understand where they can

go to a bathroom, but what happens at night when all the other stores are closed, how do they function and what happens?” Intro. 1456-a unanimously passed the Council on May 24. According to the financial impact statement of the bill compiled by the City Council’s finance division, the new grading

system will cost the city about $225,000 to establish and maintain during fiscal year 2018. Much of that cost comes from the anticipated hiring of three inspectors, each making approximately $75,000 per year. That figure is based on the $2.2 million cost to operate the city’s 30-person restaurant inspection and grading unit. The hiring of three new staffers, the finance division said, would be comparable to the 9 percent increase in Health Department staff in 2010, when the restaurant grading system was established. “The additional staff would support an increase in follow-up inspections resulting from food cart grading,” the financial impact statement reads. “The agency could utilize existing resources to provide administrative and technical support.” A big supporter of the new law is the Street Vendor Project. Director Sean Basinski told the Chronicle when Koslowitz first introduced the bill that no longer will vendors get all of the bad — frequent inspections — without any of the good, like being able to post an A grade on their cart. “I eat street food every day. That A, B, C is really important,” Basinski said. “We still hear from a lot of people who’d never dream of eating from off the street. We’re changing Q a lot of people’s minds.”

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Mayor de Blasio signed an amalgam of bills on Tuesday to reform the Board of Standards and Appeals. “I am proud to have authored a bill and co-sponsored eight other bills signed into law today that will strengthen community input into the decisions of the Board of Standards and Appeals and bring a new layer of transparency and public accountability to the Board’s decisions,” City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said in a prepared statement. Queens activists have for years criticized the BSA for a perceived disregard of input from community boards in the approvals that it makes on building, development and construction projects. And because of a bill introduced by Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) that is now law, the agency will be required to include responses to recommendations from borough and community boards in its written decisions on cases. Similarly, the BSA in its decisions will have to “refer to relevant arguments and evidence submitted to them in rendering a final determination,” because of

legislation introduced by Van Bramer that the mayor signed after the Council’s May 24 approval. The arguments in the measure include those given by community and borough boards, along with tenants, lessees and the City Planning Commission. Reforming how the BSA notifies community leaders is a priority of two of the laws. Councilman Donovan R ichards (D-Laurelton) introduced one of those, which requires the BSA to provide proof on its website that it has sent copies of an application or application material to officials and groups that the law already requires it to, including an application’s relevant Council member, borough president and community board. Verification of the materials’ receipt, the measure dictates, then has to be posted online. The other notification-focused bill, whose main sponsor was Councilman Steven Matteo (R-Staten Island), requires the BSA to notify people when their variances will expire in six months and they could face financial penalties. Variance-seeking developers will be affected by one of the laws, which Councilman Ben Kallos (D-Manhattan) introduced. In their BSA applications, they

will have to demonstrate that the situation is a unique one in the neighborhood. And if they lie on their application, they face a civil penalty of up to $15,000. Kallos introduced four other bills signed by de Blasio that affect staffing at the BSA and aim to make it more transparent. One of the former requires the Department of City Planning to appoint a coordinator who testifies in defense of existing zoning rules to the BSA; the testimony will be accessible on the internet. The other mandates that a New York State-certified real estate appraiser be available to consult with or work for the BSA to analyze and review real estate financials that developers provide. The transparency measures dictate that the locations for all sites for which special permits and variances were approved by the BSA since 1998 be viewable as a layer and list on an interactive New York City map. The second law requires the BSA to biannually report the average length of time it takes to make a decision on an application; the total number of applications; how many were approved and denied and the number of pre-application Q meeting requests.

Mayor de Blasio signed nine bills into law on Tuesday that aim to reform the Board of Standards and Appeals, an agency whose perceived rubberstamping has irked many FILE PHOTO Queens leaders.

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Fire victims take their landlord to court Elmhurst tenants team with the Legal Aid Society on 7A proceeding by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

Tenants of The Martinique displaced by April’s fire are demanding in court an independent administrator to oversee the repairs being done FILE PHOTO on their homes.

Nearly two months after a fire gutted a portion of their Elmhurst apartment building, residents of The Martinique are off to housing court. The Legal Aid Society has filed a 7A proceeding against the city and The Martinique’s management company on behalf of the tenants at 56-11 94 St. in an effort to have an independent administrator oversee the repairs being made to the building. According to Sateesh Nori, the attorney in charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Queens office, the filing is a rare one. At least 30 percent of the building’s tenants must sign onto the move, something that’s happened only four times in his 15-year career. But it’s a necessary filing in this case, he said, as the fire was allegedly caused by a hired contractor’s negligence and the resulting damage rendered over a dozen apartments in the 111-unit building uninhabitable for at least a year. “Turning over repairs back to the very same landlord who hired the contractor is scary for a number of

reasons,” Nori said in a Tuesday phone interview. “When they have a blank slate, like a destroyed apartment, they can fix it up in a way that generates a higher rent, meaning those tenants are either stuck with the bill or forced out.” If the 7A proceeding is granted, a judge will appoint an independent administrator — who will report to the city — to ensure only the necessary capital repairs are made to the building in an acceptable time frame. No extra upgrades that could lead to a possible raising of rents would be permitted. About 175 residents were initially displaced after the five-alarm fire, and just over 110 apartments suffered a varying array of damage from either the fire, smoke or subsequent streams of water used to put out the blaze. According to Nori, about a dozen people have returned to their homes so far. “It’s supposed to be transparent and straightforward,” he said of the repair work. “So far, some residents don’t have cooking gas. They have mold. Only one elevator is working.”

Algin Management, which runs the Elmhurst building, did not respond to an email from the Chronicle by press time. T he compa ny d id , however, release a statement to other media outlets, saying it is working “around the clock” to ensure displaced residents are able to return to their homes as quickly as possible. Repairs started almost immediately after the fire, as a Chronicle reporter witnessed workers hoisting panels onto the roof two days later. The fire was allegedly caused by contractor Declan Mcelhatton’s use of a torch near combustible materials on the roof. He was arrested two days after the blaze and charged with fourth-degree arson. Nori is hopeful the tenants and management can come to a deal quickly. “Usually, the threat of an administrator being appointed is serious enough so that the landlord comes to the table to say they will be diligent in making the proper repairs,” he said. “Maybe that will happen here. It’s a good way to avoid a long battle Q in court.”

Fleet Week visitors lend Habitat a hand No contest as Navy and Marine Corps take on a rundown St. Albans house by Michael Gannon Editor

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It doesn’t have to be an international crisis for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to spring into action to help someone. Sometimes it’s just a future homeowner who needs a small break.

Old plaster and drywall come tumbling down as the Navy last week worked to make an old St. Albans house new again.

More than a dozen members of the armed forces, visiting the city for Fleet Week, were swinging hammers, crowbars and sawing two-by-fours at 115-46 198 St. in St. Albans Chief Petty Officer Kevin Johnson, a 17-year veteran, was digging post holes for a fence early Friday morning. “But I’m looking for ward to going inside and getting my hands on a sledge hammer in a few minutes,” he said. Others donned facemasks and protective suits to deal with a demolition process that entailed a lot of dust and the possibility of things like asbestos or lead paint, which are not uncommon in older houses. Johnson, assigned to the cruiser USS Monterey, said lists of activities were circulated among the ships, and that volunteering on the house seemed to fill up pretty quickly. Jennifer Schwerin, vice president of volunteer services of Habitat for Humanity New York City, said Uncle Sam’s helping hand is deeply appreciated. “They’ve done in two days what might take us two weeks,” she said. Habitat for Humanity is working on a multi-year effort in Queens that will result in more than 30 houses being transformed from r un-down, sometimes abandoned eyesores to houses for first-time, often

Fleet Week was more than just an opportunity to see the sights of the Big Apple, as personnel from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps spent two days rehabilitating a house in St. Albans with PHOTOS BY MICHAAL GANNON Habitat for Humanity. low-income owners. All new homeowners must put in socalled sweat equity, volunteering on numerous other Habitat projects.

Habitat back in March closed on 20 rundown houses that it is acquiring from the New York City Housing Authority for its Q next stage of reclamation projects.

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Charter-diocese battle neglects childrens’ needs School.” Founded by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Does the educational future of our chil- by local residents dren matter anymore? When money and to address the Discontractual language come first, it doesn’t trict 24 overcrowdi ng is s ue, M V P seem so. The Diocese of Brooklyn is embroiled offers a robust curin a legal battle to evict Middle Village r i c u l u m , lo n g e r Preparatory Charter School from its home classroom days and at the campus of Christ the King High a credible combiSchool campus. MVP serves students in nation of educagrades 6 through 8 and has 371 children tional and social activities for its students. enrolled there now. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting MVP Disagreements between the diocese and the charter school stem from an on numerous occasions and after speaking to the pupils, teachers, administration and arrangement made in 1976. parents, I always walk It is completely inapaway impressed. propriate that a proper In response to the settlement to continue he education of public becoming aware the progress being made our children must of this issue, the Brookat MVP can not be lyn Diocese placed full obtained for the sake of take precedence page ads in our local the children in School papers detailing its posiDistrict 24, the secondover any legal tion on why it filed a most overcrowded lawsuit, which could school district in the city. matters. ultimately close MVP. If MVP were to close, it In turn, Christ the King High School would thrust more students and families into the already overloaded classrooms in also took subsequent full-page ads, explaining its history with the diocese and that school district. This is unacceptable and I am hopeful the efforts made to save the high school. Both ads mention the key words signithis sit uation can be im mediately fying the importance of “education” and resolved. The fact that there are 250 students on “students,” but how does bringing a lawthe waiting list to enter MVP demon- suit to impede either education or student strates the success of that school and the growth help ? As a member of the Senate Education need for its classrooms by families in the Committee, I remain optimistic that the surrounding communities. Since 2013, MVP has provided its stu- children attending MVP, along with their educational future there, will not be dents with a quality education. It has been recognized as a “Reward crushed by all the legal documents involved School” by state Department of Education in this matter, and in the end, the students’ Q Commissioner MaryEllen Elia for being and families’ best interests prevail. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is New York one of the 220 most-high achieving and State Senator for the 15th District, in excellent progress schools in New York. MVP was also one of 11 statewide South and southwestern Queens, and a charter schools to be listed as a “Reward member of the Education Committee.

Ave Maria Catholic Academy in Howard Beach will get a name change in September — to a moniker many in the community are familiar with. The Catholic school will be called Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy starting in the 2017-18 educational year, bearing the name it had before taking on the academy model of education about four years ago.

Before that, the 158-20 101 St. school was known as Our Lady of Grace. When it became an academy, it changed its name — as did some other schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn at the time. Since then, institutions have been able to keep their name and have only had to add Q “academy” at the end. — Anthony O’Reilly

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Louis T. Wright HDFC, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 3 affordable renovated th brownstones now under construction at 455 Convent Avenue, 457 Convent Avenue and 524 West 150 Street in the Sugar Hill area of Manhattan. These brownstones are being constructed through the Neighborhood Homes Program of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The amenities will include hardwood floors and appliances Each brownstone has 1 (2) bedroom unit and 2 (1) bedroom units The sales prices, and income requirements are as follows

Neighborhood Houses Program not exceeding 165% of Area Medium Income

Home Address

Household Size*

Total Annual Income Minimum**

Total Annual Income Maximum**

Estimated Subsidized Sale Price***

455 Convent Avenue

$82,500

$104,775

$625,033

$94,250

$119,625

$106,000

$134,640

$117,780

$149,490

$82,500

$104,775

$94,250

$119,625

$106,000

$134,640

$117,780

$149,490

$82,500

$104,775

$94,250

$119,625

$106,000

$134,640

$117,780

$149,490

457 Convent Avenue

524 West 150 Street

$625,033

$640,000

* Subject to occupancy criteria * Household size includes everyone who will live with you. including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria. ** Income guidelines subject to change. *** Estimated subsidized sale prices may be subject to change. Home buyer secures mortgage from private lender Eligible buyers should have minimum of 10% of the purchase price available for down payment. Buyers must occupy the brownstone as their primary residence. Please note that the quoted sales prices, maximum household income, amenities etc., are estimated and are subject to change. To request an application: th REQUEST BY MAIL: Louis T. Wright HDFC. C/O 443 West 125 Street New York, N.Y. 10027 Include a self-addressed and stamped envelope. Informational sessions will be held on: th May 3, 2017 and June 9, 2017 at 6 P.M. at 439 West 125 Street Community Room Location Seminar attendance is not mandatory to purchase a home. Qualified applicants will be required to meet income guidelines and additional selection criteria. Completed applications must be returned by regular mail only (no priority, certified, registered, express, oversized, or overnight mail will be accepted) to a post office box number that will be listed on the application, and must be postmarked by JUNE 19, 2017 the deadline date. All applications postmarked after the deadline date will be set aside for possible future consideration. Applications will be selected by a lottery; applicants who submit more than one application may be disqualified. General preference will be given to New York City residents. 5% of the units are set aside for mobility-impaired applicants. 2% of the units are set aside for visual or hearing impaired applicants. Preference for a percentage of units goes to: Residents of Manhattan Community Board 9 (50%) and Municipal employees (5%). EACH BUYER MUST OCCUPY THE HOME AS HIS PRIMARY RESIDENCE. Therefore, any approved applicant will need to terminate any lease to any other residences prior to closing. Any prospective applicant who currently owns or previously has purchased a residential property is ineligible. No Broker’s Fee. No Application Fee. Owner Occupancy Required.

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Albany bills could change voting in NYS Bills aim to establish early voting, other reforms aimed at simplifying process by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

Just more than 57 percent of New York’s registered voters cast ballots in last year’s presidential race, making the state America’s 41st worst for election turnout. And it’s even worse in midterm years: Only 29 percent of those eligible voted in the 2014 races. Good-government critics call the state’s election system archaic. And Democratic state lawmakers are pushing a sweeping set of legislation to increase turnout. “This is the 21st century after all, and there is absolutely no reason for our voting system to be anything but convenient, practical and without barriers,” Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) said in a prepared statement. By requiring that overseas members of the U.S. military who vote in New York get their absentee ballots at least 45 days before an election, as federal law requires, a proposed law called A3052 aims to make sure that overseas individuals serving the U.S. military have enough time to mail absentee ballots. The Assembly has approved the measure; in the Senate, it sits in committee. Moreover, the bill would streamline federal and state primary elections to happen on a single June day. According to Rozic, the scheduling reform would save around $25 million in public funds. By sparing them the second primary day, the lawmaker added, county boards of elections would be able to save substantial sums. Which could then be used to fund another reform: early voting. The bill A2064 would establish that New Yorkers can cast ballots for the seven days before an election. Polling stations would have to be open for eight hours on weekdays, five hours on holidays and weekends and twiceweekly evening hours. Passed in the lower chamber, it is now in committee in the Senate. To keep the new voting times from being too difficult for election inspectors, another bill would allow them to receive prorated compensation and split shifts. The Legislature has passed that law; it awaits the governor’s signature.

Some New Yorkers might find pulling the lever easier if some of the election reform bills Albany lawmakers are pushing are signed into law. Early voting, automatic registration and a removal of PHOTO COURTESY NYC requirements for absentee ballots are among their aims. All New Yorkers, if A7623 becomes law, would receive an absentee ballot if they asked for it. With what’s on the books now, a voter has to expect to be out of his or her county when the election happens. To become law, the measure would have to be approved by a referendum after the state Legislature OKs it in two consecutive legislative sessions. Right now, the bill sits in committee in both of Albany’s chambers. Long lines can sometimes discourage voters, according to Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside). “They have to wait for over an hour and they don’t have the time and they don’t get a chance to vote,” the lawmaker told the Chronicle. He added that both gutting the absentee ballot eligibility rules and establishing early voting would attack the problem. Assemblyman Brian Barnwell (D-Maspeth) has heard complaints from people who couldn’t vote because they weren’t eligible for an absentee ballot. “Even if this brings in 20 people — it will obviously be more than that — that’s 20 more people that didn’t vote before,” the lawmaker told the Chronicle.

Although the Department of Motor Vehicles already offers online voter registration, the Voter Enfranchisement Modernization Act of 2017 would ensure that “people would have the option to register through the [Board of Elections] via mail, in-person, or online.” The bill sits in committee in the Senate after Assembly passage. Rozic, Assembly ma n Clyde Va nel (D-Queens Village) and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-Springfield Gardens) are co-sponsoring the New York Votes Act, a bill to create automatic and same-day voter registration along with early voting for two weeks that has been in committee since February and has no Senate co-sponsor. The trio is also backing the Voter Empowerment Act, also in committee, which aims to streamline the registration process for voters. St ate Sen. M ichael Gia na r is (D-Astoria) is carrying the bill in the Senate. Sometimes, New Yorkers move from one county to another and if they haven’t gone out of their way to make themselves eligible to vote in their new county, they can’t when elections happen. The Assembly has passed

A3411, which would mandate the Board of Elections transfer a voter’s enrollment and registration whenever they make such a move. It sits in committee in the Senate. Runoff elections in New York City government races would be limited to one week if another bill, A7745, passes. The change in the proposed law, which the Assembly passed and no senator is co-sponsoring, is meant to allow for the necessary time to audit and test optical scanning machines. More time for receiving ballots from members of the military would also be allowed by the law. Another piece of legislation would establish that 17-year-olds could vote in presidential primary races if they will be 18 when the general election happens. A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-Suffolk) did not immediately return a request for comment about their support for the nine-bill package. But a spokeswoman for the Independent Democratic Conference, which governs the upper chamber with Republicans under a power-sharing agreement, said election reform “has always been a priority” to the group of breakaway Democrats. “That is why the members of the Independent Democratic Conference collectively carry 29 pieces of election reform legislation that would increase voter participation, make voter registration easier and improve the administration of elections,” the spokeswoman, Candice Glove, said in an email. Many GOPers have said that voter fraud has corroded American elections. In other states where the party has more clout, politicians have passed strict voter identification laws, which have been found to reduce turnout among minorities. “Nationally, Republicans are a lot more hesitant to push forward election reforms,” Barnwell said, adding that the bills should still be pushed for in the state Senate. While the Senate leadership’s feelings about the legislation are unclear, members of the IDC are supporting the bills and in some cases are the main sponsor of their upper Q chamber versions.

De Blasio town hall in Rego Park Meeting slated for Lost Battalion Hall on June 8 by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

After his stops in Long Island City, Brooklyn and the Bronx to hear residents’ concerns this month, Mayor de Blasio is ready to hit central Queens next. Hizzoner has scheduled a June 8 town hall meeting for the Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center at 93-29 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park, giving area residents a chance to question de Blasio on whatever

issue they please. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the event kicking off an hour later. Residents interested in attending the town hall are asked to reserve a spot by calling 1 (212) 748-0281 or by emailing townhallrsvp@cityhall.nyc.gov. Reservations either by telephone or online must be made before 3 p.m. on June 6. Also in attendance will be Borough

President Melinda Katz, Councilwoman K a ren Koslow itz (D -Forest Hills), Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) and state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing). The meeting’s sponsors include Community Board 6, the 112th Precinct Community Council, the Queens Community House, the Forest Hills Civic Association, the Forest Hills Asian Association and the Queens Jewish Community Council. Q

Mayor de Blasio will hold a town hall meeting FILE PHOTO in Rego Park on June 8.

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Audience largely agrees with pol as critics hand out leaflets outside by Victoria Zunitch Chronicle Contributor

Constituents of Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx) spent a good deal of time agreeing with his agenda and approach to the Trump administration at a Tuesday night town hall, although several did so rather contentiously. “Why aren’t the Democrats supporting healthcare for all? Why isn’t Nancy Pelosi supporting Medicare for all?” one constituent demanded. Crowley had mentioned earlier that he recently signed on to support HR 676, the “Expanded & Improved Medicare for All Act,” a single-payer plan introduced every year by U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) since 2003. Crowley said he can’t answer for other representatives, but reiterated his support for the single-payer bill. The town hall attracted a crowd of about 150 to the auditorium of IS 145, the Joseph Pulitzer School, on 80th Street in Jackson Heights. Several constituents made long, angry statements about certain issues. Each time, both Crowley and the crowd listened silently for an extended period of time until eventually, an audience member shouted, “What’s your question?” One such constituent vented his complaints about Israel and the Palestinians. Once the crowed interrupted the attendee’s speech, Crowley reiterated his support for a two-state solution. “I believe in giving Israel resources to protect itself. That doesn’t say Israel is a perfect nation,” Crowley said. Crowley also said he doesn’t believe President Trump has either the intellectual ability or the temperament to reach his stated goal of achieving peace in the Middle East. In his introductory remarks, Crowley, who is the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, used no uncertain terms to show his opposition to Trump and his agenda. “Unforgivable,” Crowley declared numerous times. He said it is unforgivable that Trump has launched a verbal attack on Crowley’s Muslim and immigrant constituents; implemented policies that “perpetuate crime” by creating fear of authorities in undocumented immigrants that prevents them from helping police with investigations; and proposed a healthcare plan that will, according to the Congressional Budget Office, leave 23 million Americans without coverage. Crowley also directly addressed the fact that a few people outside the school were distributing handouts with information about recent negative press stories concerning him. The New York Post has been reporting recently on several of

Peggy Hill asks how Democrats can effectively counter the PHOTOS BY VICTORIA ZUNITCH policies of Trump.

Rep. Joe Crowley addresses his constituents at a town hall in Jackson Heights. Crowley’s financial dealings. For example, the tabloid reported on May 10 that Crowley is using campaign money to rent an office outside his district that is owned by a limited liability company controlled by his brother. The article noted that rules of the House of Representatives sometimes allow such arrangements under certain conditions and that a Crowley spokesman declined to address whether or not those conditions had been met. “I know that there are people with leaflets outside. I will not be silenced. Not by Donald Trump and not by the [Independent Democratic Conference],” Crowley said. The Chronicle asked the office of IDC leader state Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx, Westchester) if the group was involved in the distribution of fliers Tuesday night, but the office didn’t respond as of press time. Several constituents addressed the broader issue for Democrats of how to clarify their message, and get it across nationally, and generally be a more successful party. “Our message, I think, wasn’t quite good enough,” one said.

“The message was good but it wasn’t delivered” during the election, Crowley countered. Crowley constituent Peggy Hill of the Bronx stated that it appears protesting and marching isn’t working, and asked Crowley what more can be done to advance “our interests.” Specifically, she noted that Democratic regions like New York and California contribute a disproportionate share of tax money to the federal government but aren’t getting much back, especially under Trump. “He’s already said down South is where he wants to spend the money,” Hill said. But Crowley encouraged protesters to press on. “I think that those kinds of things do have an impact,” he said.’’ Justin Warner, of Jackson Heights, vociferously voiced ethical concerns about the administration, including but not limited to, how Trump “cozies up to murderous dictators, flamboyantly colludes with the regime of Vladimir Putin” and Trump’s own statements in an Oval Office meeting with Russian officials concerning his relieving pressure on himself by firing former FBI Director James Comey. “I think what the president intimated in those meetings, from what I read, is a construct of obstruction” of justice, Crowley said. Crowley said he has faith in former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who was recently appointed as special counsel by the Justice Department to investigate ties between Trump’s campaign and Russian officials. But he noted that a proper investigation takes time. Q “Follow the facts where they lead to,” Crowley said.

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The Department of Environmental Protection will not be recommending an increase in water rates to the Water Board for the rest of fiscal year 2018, an email obtained by the Chronicle shows. “The water and sewer system’s finances have been strong over the past year, and are expected to remain so in the coming year, for several reasons,” DEP Deputy Commissioner for Public Affairs and Communications Michael DeLoach said in an email. It was unclear who the message was sent to; DeLoach did not immediately respond when asked who the recipients were. Queens leaders and activists recently criticized Mayor

de Blasio for raising water rates in previous years when the additional funding was not needed for maintaining the city’s sewer and water infrastructure. De Blasio himself chastised the policy when he was the public advocate. Earlier this year, the DEP testified before the City Council that no extra revenues were needed this year to keep the system running. Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), a vocal opponent of what he considered unjustified raises in the water rates, expressed relief. “I am pleased that the Mayor finally listened to homeowners and civic associations, and will not be proposing a water rate hike in the upcoming year,” the lawmaker

said in a prepared statement. “New York City homeowners have been hit with unnecessary water rate hikes for far too long, and it is about time the City followed the facts when proposing rates, instead of playing political games.” Today, the water rate is $3.81 per 100 cubic feet and the combined water and sewer rate is $9.87 per 100 cubic feet, according to the DEP. “The minimum water and sewer charge per metered household remains at $1.27 per day,” a Lancman spokesman said. The Water Board, which did not take action on raising rates at a public meeting last month, will have a hearing on the rates on June 16 at 22 Reade St. in Q Manhattan; the event starts at 9 a.m.

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At BoroughCon, FoHi’s voice on ‘Pokemon’

Sean Astin of “The Lord of the Rings” fame may only play a hobbit on the big screen, but he sure looks right for the part next to Grizz Chapman of “30 Rock.” Sarah Natochenny of Forest Hills does the voice of Ash Ketchum on “Pokemon.” Meanwhile on the cosplay side of things, Boroughcon drew plenty who dressed as Spider-Man, and other Marvel superheroes, as well as this “Star Wars” franchise clonetrooper, Sub-Zero from the Mortal Kombat video game series and many more PHOTOS BY HOWAN CHENG fans of fantasy, sci-fi and other heroic genres.

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Celebrities from all over the world descended to BoroughCon at St. John’s University this past weekend. One, though, just had a short distance to travel. Lifelong Forest Hills resident Sarah Natochenny, 29, is most famous for being the voice of protagonist Ash Ketchum on the wildly popular “Pokemon” animated show since season nine. She has also voiced Ash in the “Pokemon” movies and has acted on television, in movies and video games. Natochenny has many great memories of growing up in the area including “strolling up

and down Austin Street ... shopping at Strawberry’s and Lulu’s when I was older.” One of her not so fond memories was when she accidently set herself on fire when she was smoking underage. “The butt of it fell on my skirt and I looked down and I was on fire!” she admitted. She credits Queens for giving her a “phenomenal perspective on the world.” Natochenny started acting at age 12 after winning a bronze medal at the Junior Olympics for rhythmic gymnastics. She attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute’s Young Actors Program. She also studied straight and musical improvisation at the Upright Citizens

Brigade and Magnet theaters in Manhattan. She got the role of Ash after auditioning. “I was 11 years old when the show started airing. I was aware of how popular it was,” she said. She likes that Ash is “tenacious” and “very sweet.” “He’s very genuine and these are qualities everybody should aspire to have.” Not surprisingly, Natochenny has multiple favorite Pokemon.

“It’s usually Pikachu,” she said. “Sometimes I waver. Sometimes it’s Mew, sometimes it’s Aipom, sometimes it’s Eveee.” She has practical advice for aspiring voiceover artists: “Listen to everything. Play with your voice, play with scripts, play with commercial copy. Get ready for a lot of rejection and Q never take it personally.”

Barnwell backs bill for free senior travel by Michael Gannon Editor

A bill currently in the New York State Assembly’s Transportation Committee would, if passed and signed into law, allow that “Senior citizens shall receive use of public transpor tation free of charge.” The measure, introduced by Transportation Committee Chairman David Gantt (D-Rochester), is being co-sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Barnwell (D-Maspeth).

But it does not go into specifics about just what transportation modes would qualify, and how the state would pay for the entitlement. T he Met ropolit a n Tra nspor t at ion Authority, for example, is a state-run entity that is constantly calling for more funds from the state rather than less, and periodically raises rates. Bar nwell would say only that he believes that in times of increases in the cost of living that seniors would benefit from such a law. He referred all ques-

tions to Gantt’s office. Gantt’s office did not respond to a total of four messages at his Albany office via phone and email since May 18, including one email with 21 questions that a staffer answering the phone at his office requested be sent. The measure as of Wednesday did not have a companion bill in the Senate side. It is not the f irst time Gant t has f loated such a bill, with other proposals coming in the 2011-12 and 2013-14 Q sessions.

Assemblymen David Gantt, left, and Brian Barnwell want free public transit for senior citizens. PHOTO COURTESY NYS ASSEMBLY, FILE PHOTO

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Catholic schools today: why they’re right for your child One of the most important decisions in life for all parents — Catholic and non-Catholic— is that of choosing the education that will most benefit their children. Consider the following reasons a Catholic school is right for your children. Catholic schools: • have a proven record of academic excellence; • work closely with you for the good of your children; • continue the religious formation of your children begun in your home; • have clear and precise goals; • provide a challenging atmosphere; • maintain a secure environment; and • have educators who believe that all children can succeed.

model and encourage respect for one another; emphasize generosity; celebrate creativity and support the joyful development of reflective, young men and women. Catholic schools teach Gospel ideals which permeate the substance and structure of the lessons. They share the faith through daily prayer and the regular celebration of Mass as a school community and foster a spirit of Christian service as an expression of our concern for the needs of others. Catholic schools offer a technology-enhanced, forward-focused curriculum. They integrate interactive whiteboards, high-speed computers and science equipment into classroom instruction, preparing students to compete in an increasingly complex world. The students are motivated to do their best and develop their talents, find meaning in their lives and build on their strengths to achieve success in school and beyond graduation. Catholic schools provide students with skills and inspire the self-discipline and confidence needed for them to take their places as compassionate leaders in their communities and in society. The Catholic school experience is an unparalleled Q opportunity to develop a child’s mind, heart and soul. — courtesy americancatholic.org/newsletter and adnyeducation.org

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Named valedictorian, now what? The title of valedictorian is an honor that only one person from each school receives every year. Planning the right speech requires forethought and creative ideas. The person in school who receives the highest grade rank is named the valedictorian and it is customary for that student to give a speech at the commencement ceremony. The speech serves as a farewell to the graduating class and often remarks on the possibilities for the future. A valedictorian speech is an opportunity to address the entire class and highlight class camaraderie. The valedictorian is serving as the voice of all the graduates, and should include them in the speech. Here are some ideas to consider when drafting a valedictorian speech: • Be short and to the point. Chances are there will be a number of different speakers on commencement day. Attendees will appreciate brevity. • Use a current point of reference, such as acknowledging something making headlines or a favorite celebrity, as a way to break the ice. Be sincere and try to inject some humor into the speech. As a speaker you can refer to this point initially and at the summary of the speech as well. • Talk about what the school has provided for you and favorite moments throughout the last few years. Then open up the speech about how friends and fellow graduates made the experiences even more poignant. • Be sure to thank teachers and mentors who played a role in your success. Feel free to call out a special person who went above and beyond to help make you the person you are today. • Praise fellow classmates and their accomplishments. • Talk about plans for the future and refer to how the education provided offers a stable basis for jumping off into jobs and future projects. • Thank your audience for their time. These are just basic guidelines that can be customized and personalized Q depending on the person and the audience. — Metro Creative Connection

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Members of the Class of 2017 have been accepted to the following Colleges and Universities Adelphi University Baruch College Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Bucknell University CUNY-Macaulay Honors College Fairﬁeld University Fordham University Georgetown University Harvard University Hofstra University Indiana University Iona College

Iowa State University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Johnson & Wales University Le Moyne College Long Island University Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Michigan State University Molloy College Mount Saint Mary College New York University Niagara University

Northeastern University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Seton Hall University St. Francis College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Stony Brook University Syracuse University

Melissa R. Moran Valedictorian attending Fordham University Edward W. Carr Salutatorian attending Harvard University

Temple University The Catholic University of America The University of Scranton University of California, Los Angeles University of Connecticut University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business University of Rhode Island University of South Carolina University of South Florida Villanova University Virginia Tech University Wagner College West Virginia University

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Some fast facts about Catholic high school ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

The Catholic high and supportive. It is enhanced by extracurschools in the Diocese ricular activities and enrichment programs of Brook ly n / Q ueens that help students develop academically, SECTION a nd A rchd iocese of physically and socially. New York offer rigorCatholic schools educate a diverse group ous, high-quality academic education in an of adolescents reaching out to include all environment formed by nationalities, races and the faith and values of ethnicities. The schools the Catholic Church. are steeped in the CathThey are close-k nit olic tradition, but are communities where a also welcoming places atholic high schools committed faculty is for people of other dedicated to maximizMany students in are known for academic faiths. ing the potential of Catholic high schools each student. are not Catholic. excellence, 98 percent Catholic high schools Catholic high schools of seniors graduate and boast exper ienced are located throughout teachers and a range of all five boroughs, each 99 percent of the grads with a distinct identity. educational technology Some are located in the that includes laptops go on to college or heart of city neighborand Smartboards. They post-secondary education also promote success, hoods and others on subu rba n ca mpuses. with percentages of Some are coeducational, graduating seniors in others are all-gi rls’ the upper 90s and an schools and others are all-boys’ schools. equally great percentage of those graduates Q The common thread is academic excel- pursue post-secondary education. lence developed in a Christ-centered envi— courtesy buildboldfutures.org ronment that builds character. The academic Catholic Schools in the atmosphere of these schools is challenging Archdiocese of New York RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

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Graduation ceremonies and other events that mark the end of a school year are rife with tradition. Students know it is important to receive their diplomas but may not have a full understanding of why that piece of paper can help open so many doors. Graduates who complete a specific course of study are issued diplomas. Receiving a degree or diploma can be a point of pr ide i n fa m ilies where older members may not have had the same educational opportunities as younger members. Many people move to Nor th America for the educational opportunities, and a diploma can symbolize taking advantage of those opportunities. According to the organization Do Something, roughly 20 percent of first-time college students come from parents who have a high school diploma or less. Around 80 percent of students who enter high school now earn a regular or advanced diploma. Dropout rates are on the decline, and a growing number of high school students continue on to two- or four-year degrees. Community colleges are benefitting from this inf lux of students. Various statistics from prior years point to more than eight million American students enrolled in community colleges at that time. Community colleges enable students to take core curriculum

credits at a less expensive institution and then move on to a four-year school later on to expand on their coursework. This presents a viable option to students who are looking to keep education costs manageable. The reason so many students continue to apply themselves and come out after four or more years with diplomas and degrees is that they realize how competitive the job market can be. Graduates have a distinct advantage over other candidates. Some companies will not even consider a job candidate who does not possess some college education. Other employers pay more depending on the level of education the job candidates completed. According to the United St ates Depa r t ment of Labor, employees with a bachelor’s degree earn about 54 percent more on average than those who attended college but didn’t finish. Workers with advanced degrees (master’s, doctoral, etc.) can average $20,000 to $30,000 more per year than those with bachelor’s degrees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Typically, earning a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree is a key ingredient to landing a good job and enjoying professional Q success. Metro Creative Connection

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Recently rejuvenated program gets playoff nod in fourth season back by Michael Gannon Editor

Even people who knew the old Jamaica High School campus had a revived lacrosse program easily could have taken the team lightly. But that has become a luxury the better, more established teams in the city can no longer afford, as the team fought injuries, weather and a short bench to an 8-7 record and a berth in the recent PSAL playoffs earlier this month. And while the 14th-seeded Beavers were dismissed in the first round by No. 3 Curtis High School of Staten Island — “The defending city champions,” said Jamaica Head Coach Tom Grimaldi — the coaching staff last week celebrated what they are calling an unqualified success. “Jamaica was one of the first lacrosse programs in the city; it got dropped in the 1990s,” Grimaldi said. “It was brought back four years ago.” Grimaldi, a Bayside native who played high school lacrosse in Mineola, LI,, and at Oneonta in college, said Jamaica is back on the lacrosse map at an end-of-season celebration in the school’s cafeteria. A public high school social studies teacher in the Bronx, Grimaldi applied for the coaching position after seeing it adver-

The lacrosse team at the Jamaica Educational Campus — formerly known as Jamaica High School — has put one of the pioneering New York City lacrosse programs back on the map in the PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON PSAL with a new program and now a playoff appearance under its belt. tised by the Department of Education. And with former JHS lacrosse standouts Ben De Leon (class of 1990) and Shawn Robinson (1992) on his staff, he assembled a team around a few veterans, such as senior and four-year starting defender Savyon Jones. Robinson said they were

coming off a 6-10 season in 2016. With 11 positions and usually far fewer than 20 players available, the team was hampered early on by injuries and late season snow. “The late snow this year cost us some games — we didn’t get to play until almost a

month into the schedule, so we had to do a lot of work on conditioning,” Grimaldi said. “Savyon got hurt and we started out 0-4.” Then came a three-game winning streak. “That was the key to the season,” Grimaldi said. T hey beat R a ndolph, Leh ma n a nd Columbus high schools, and played up to their competition against tougher, more established teams like Cardozo in Bayside. Jones had returned. Goalkeeper Joban Preet, who had never played lacrosse before, earned All-Division honors, as did top faceoff man Immanuel Singh and senior attackman Nayseem Hossain, who finished fifth in the league in goals scored. Jones, who hopes to play for Nassau Community College next year, was named All-Conference. Robinson said in his playing days, Jamaica had one of the very few city programs. “We had to play some of the toughest teams on Long Island,” he said, referring to what geographically was and still is the top recruiting ground for any major college lacrosse program in the country. Grimaldi said there are now 24 teams in the PSAL, and that as the game expands, athletes from all different backgrounds, many of whom have never played before, Q are taking up the game.

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Stick-to-it-iveness for Jamaica lacrosse

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St. John’s baseball off to the NCAA Tourney The red-hot Red Storm look to keep their historic season going on Friday by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

There’s no end in sight for the magic carpet ride that is the St. John’s University baseball team’s spectacular season. Thanks to a nearly unprecedented 2017 campaign that saw the Red Storm rack up 42 wins against just 11 losses, St. John’s has earned a No. 3 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Their first contest on the road to the College World Series will be Friday at 12 p.m. against Vanderbilt University. As seen in a video posted to the team’s Twitter account that soon went viral, the athletes learned they had qualified for the tournament while on a commercial flight from Omaha, Neb. — the site of the Big East Conference Tournament — back to New York on Sunday. Upon hearing the news of their selection — which was no guarantee, after they lost 7-6 to Xavier in the Big East Tournament Final earlier that day — a number of players let out cheers and hollers, while surrounding passengers clapped

and congratulated them. “These guys felt the weight of the world on their shoulders,” manager Ed Blankmeyer, this year’s Big East Coach of the Year, told the New York Post. “Now I think that weight has been lifted, and they can just go out and play.” The 2017 season has been a historic one for the Johnnies as their 42 wins were one shy of the team record set back in 2010, when future San Francisco Giants All-Star and World Series-winning second baseman Joe Panik was the star of the squad. An eye-popping 25 of those wins came on the road, including takedowns of North Carolina, ranked seventh in the nation at the time, and 2016 College World Series champion Coastal Carolina. As a team, the Red Storm dominated both offensively and defensively. Their .327 batting average was good for third-best in all of college baseball, while the pitching staff’s earned run average of 2.97 was the sixth-best in America. While this year’s NCAA Tournament selection is the ninth in the last 14 years for the Red Storm, this

year’s team is arguably one of the school’s most loaded teams in terms of individual talent. Most notable among the Johnnies is lefty-swinging catcher Troy Dixon, a senior from New Jersey. A semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award — given to college baseball’s best backstop — Dixon not only hit a blistering .394 over 155 at-bats, he also did not make a single error defensively all season, the only starter on the team not to be charged with at least one. Outfielder Michael Donadio and utility player John Valente both hit over .370 to help lead the charge, while outfielder Anthony Brocato provided the power, crushing a team-leading eight home runs in just 173 at-bats. Shortstop Jesse Berardi batted .358 and is ranked by Baseball America as the 106th best prospect — the third-best in New York — heading into this month’s MLB Draft. The Red Storm pitching staff is led by f resh man star ter Sean Mooney, who opened the eyes of MLB scouts this year with an 8-1 record and a sparkling 1.22 earned

St. John’s infielder Josh Shaw slides into home safely ahead of the tag during the Red Storm’s Big East Tournament semifinal victory over Creighton last weekend. After winning 42 games this season, the Johnnies have qualiPHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S fied for the NCAA Tournament. run average, the second-best in all of college baseball. He struck out 85 hitters and walked just 16 in 96 innings, becoming the second player ever to win Big East Pitcher of the Year and the Big East Freshman of the Year

Joining St. John’s and Vanderbilt in the tournament’s Clemson region is Clemson and UNC-Greensboro. The regional is a four-team, doubleelimination tournament, with the winner advancing to play in the next Q round the following weekend.

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Elder advocates worry about Trump budget by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

President Trump’s proposed budget is not thought by advocates for the elderly to fare well for low-income seniors. And although advocates for seniors are confident that the spending plan will not pass without serious policy changes, the planned funding cuts’ severity has raised big concerns. “For Queens, and for the whole city, none of this sounds friendly,” Queens Interagency Council on Aging President Barry Klitsberg told the Chronicle. Broadly speaking, the spending plan slashes $1.7 trillion in domestic nonmilitary programs — many involving health or welfare — with a corresponding cut in taxes, most for the nation’s wealthiest elite. And specifically for seniors between 51 and 64 years old, Trump’s Obamacare replacement plan is expected by the Congressional Budget Office to dramatically raise costs. Sixty-four-year-olds — the oldest group not eligible for Medicare — are projected by the CBO to see their net premiums go from $1,700 to $13,600 in states that get waivers under the American Health Care Act, if the Republican-backed Obamacare replacement passes the Senate. It is projected by the Joint Committee on Taxation and CBO that the AHCA’s passage would result in 23 million people losing healthcare compared to

the Affordable Care Act. “Although the agencies expect that the legislation would increase the number of uninsured broadly, the increase would be disproportionately larger among older people with lower income — particularly people between 50 and 64 years old with income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level,” the budget office said. The AARP is sharply opposed to the bill’s premium cost rise for the older demographic. “The plan would cut Medicaid funding by $834 billion, which would jeopardize essential care for 17 million seniors and people with disabilities and shift the cost to states, blowing a giant hole in state budgets and costing state taxpayers billions,” the group said in a prepared statement. Alarming advocates for seniors, the budget plans $7.7 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Elderly people living in Section 202 buildings — of which Queens has 29 — would see a spike in living costs. “Right now their rents are capped at 30 percent of their income,” LiveOn New York Associate Executive Director of Public Policy Bobbie Sackman said, referring to Section 202 tenants. “[Trump] wants to increase it to 35 percent.” The president, she added, also wants to eliminate medical deductions and require the tenants to pay for their utilities. That would further raise their expenses.

President Trump’s proposed spending plan, with its cuts to nonmilitary domestic programs, has worried some advocates for the PHOTO BY MICHAEL VADON / FLICKR elderly. According to the New York Housing Conference, the White House’s proposed spending plan would make 26,530 Section 8-receiving households across the Empire State vulnerable to homelessness. The housing policy group also said that $409,387,940 would be cut to housing agencies like the New York City Housing Authority. According to the LiveOn New York policy expert, reducing NYCHA’s budget could harm the seniors who live in its buildings.

“If they can’t do the repairs, that hurts seniors,” she said. Twenty-five percent of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program budget, $193 billion, is proposed by the plan to be gutted over the next decade. “Any cut to [SNAP] is just money out of [seniors’] pockets for food,” Sackman said. The president’s budget also calls for ending funding to Community Development Block Grant programs, a total of $3 billion, which in part fund Meals on Wheels, the program that serves homebound seniors. And the spending plan calls for cutting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services budget by 20 percent. Administering funds through the Older Americans Act and Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, the latter of which would see $3 million in cuts, the agency also gives funding for the meal delivery system. Because Meals on Wheels also depends in large part on money from other sources, it’s not clear how severe the impact of such a cut would be to the aging in Queens. A spokeswoman for Citymeals on Wheels, the only nonprofit focused solely on serving meals to all of New York City’s elderly, did not immediately respond when asked if the nonprofit expected to be adversely impacted by the cuts to funds used by Meals on Wheels, were ConP gress to ratify them in a spending plan.

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Five proven practices to win the race against aging Naps, knitting and nuzzling with the grandchildren — the traditional image of retirement is being challenged by the more than 76 million baby boomers in the United States. This vibrant generation wants to make the most out of their golden years, and while hobbies and time with grandkids are a priority, they want more. To do so, they know that a proactive approach to health and wellness is a must. Matt Johnson, health and performance expert and president of On Target Living, admires the tenacity boomers and all seniors exhibit when it comes to maintaining their health and well-being. He suggests five incredibly simple, yet powerful ways to age healthfully, and keep those engines revving at peak performance, no matter how vintage the model. 1. Take advantage of pit stops. “Lack of sleep is the fastest way to age the human body,” says Johnson. “Additionally, adequate sleep is extremely important for a healthy brain. Deep REM sleep allows the mind to rejuvenate. Memory, creativity and cognitive function get refreshed in this stage of sleep.” He recommends three steps to achieve quality sleep. First, go to bed at the correct time to achieve eight hours of sleep. Second, unplug and avoid digital devices that put out stimulating blue light. Third, add the relaxing mineral magnesium to your routine by taking an Epsom salt bath or foot bath once a week. 2. Fuel your machine. “I like to tell people to think of nutrition as fuel for the body; without the correct fuel, the engine and components can’t work correctly,” says Johnson. “The most critical nutrients that boomers don’t get enough of are supergreens and omega-3s. We know we all need to eat more green veggies, but

Exercise is the fountain of youth. To stay young, find an exercise you enjoy and do it as often as possible. PHOTO COURTESY BRANDPOINT did you know that up to 91 percent of the American population is deficient in omega-3s?” He recommends every Boomer get 1,500 mg of EPA and DHA each day, such as 1 tablespoon of Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil Orange Flavor. It’s a high-quality fish oil that offers an easy, safe way to add omega-3s to the diet. As for supergreens, he recommends spirulina and chlorella (types of algae), and frozen wheatgrass. 3. Get an oil change. Some oils are considered healthy and others cause health problems. Johnson recommends: Adding: • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for salad dressings, baking and low-temperature sautaing;

• virgin coconut oil as a substitute for butter and baking oil; and • cod liver oil as a supplement to get omega-3s (not for cooking). Removing: • Vegetable oils like canola and soybean which are heavily processed and often made with GMOs. 4. Rev your engines daily. “The benefits of exercise are endless, but the underdog benefit is how it makes us feel and think,” says Johnson. “You should move your body if you want to stay sharp and happy.” Find an exercise program you enjoy, he suggests. “Exercise is the fountain of youth, but you shouldn’t do something you don’t like. Make sure you move your body daily. If you are looking for suggestions, think about hiring a trainer to learn a set program. I think focusing on form and technique over intensity is the first step.” 5. Schedule regular maintenance checks. “Play offense instead of defense with your health,” says Johnson. “Modern medicine is better than ever at early detection and treatment.” The key is to focus on prevention. “Use annual doctor visits to screen, ask questions and monitor your risk factors. Remember, you can only get good answers if you ask good questions,” he says. Finally, Johnson reminds people that anti-aging doesn’t exist. “We are all aging — the key is to age well. This means to aspire to quality of life. We all have motivators in our life: kids, grandkids, spouses, careers, passions, etc. Without your health, none of P these can be enjoyed to the fullest.” — Brandpoint

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Interactive LIC show asks: Would you survive an apocalypse?

You are one of the few people remaining alive following a cataclysmic natural disaster. You and a handful of other survivors — even t h e g ove r nm e n t c la s s i f i e s yo u o n l y a s a “survivor” — are trapped with each other in what was once a two-level shopping mall. Can you gather enough food, water, materials and supplies to stay alive when your every decision could determine your outcome? Can you work with total strangers to piece together a complicated life-or-death puzzle, sorting out genuine clues from red herrings? Can you trust ... anyone?

The post-apocalyptic scenario is “Red,” an interactive — and intense — full-participation adventure offered four nights a week on the Long Island City water front by First Person Xperience. Gathered in an old warehouse in the shadow of the Pulaski Bridge, guests are participants in their stor y. They interac t with ac tors, their fellow players and special effects to accomplish a given objective. Knowing it is an elaborate game with no actual danger does nothing to stem the adrenaline as players must search for food, water and supplies, many accompanied by cryptic notes. It all takes place in a 4,0 0 0 -square-foot

ce, which this editor visited space, last Friday. The company, winding up its first month, was founded by former Queens residents Daniel and Dr. Johanna Gomez. Daniel Gomez came up with the idea during his 13 years of active duty in the U.S. Army, where he served as a course manager, instructor and scenario designer at a training center for Army Special Operations. H is a rea of exp er t is e c a lle d on him to train soldiers in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making, sometimes in situations that could be stressful or could become so very quickly. Continued onpage page continued on 39

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Rene McLean Quintet, the world-renowned saxophonist, composer, band leader, educator and producer. Thu., June 1., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 956-1819, socratessculpturepark.org.

Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” by the Royal Star Theatre, seeking actors, singers, dancers, stage crew for early Nov. shows. Performers: Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song. Wed., June 7; Fri., June 9, 7-10 p.m.; callbacks Wed., June 14, Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy, 179-14 Dalny Road, Jamaica Estates. Info: (516) 521-5500, royalstartheatre.org.

“Porphyra: The Love That Rocked the World,” a Grecian rock opera about the relationship between Russia and Greece, via the love between St. Vladimir and Porphyrogenita of Byzantium. Fri., June 2, 7 p.m.; Sat., June 3, 4 and 8 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $20; $25 at door. Info: (718) 463-7700, porphyraband.com/rock-opera.

THEATRE STAR — Senior Theater Acting Repertory, with 50-plus performers in a show that entertains and promotes a positive image of the “young at heart” older adult. Fri., June 2, 2 p.m., Laurelton Library, 134-26 225 St. Free. Info: (718) 528-2822, star-queens.org.

Concert for the Environment, with Gathering Time, “a head-turning folk-rock harmony trio” playing originals and covers. Sat., June 3, 7:30 p.m. (VIP reception 6:30 p.m.), Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. $20; $10 more for reception. Info/pre-registration (req’d): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com. International Music Festival, with outdoor drum, big band and other performances, Q-and-A with the masters and Topology Summit concert with special guests. Free shows 1-5 p.m.; $10 Q-and-A 6-8:30 p.m.; $20 concert 9-10:30 p.m., Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. Info: (718) 658-7400, jcal.org.

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Forgotten Musical Treasures, songs performed by Mariel Pacific accompanied by pianist Naoko Aita. Sat., June 3, Maple Grove Cemetery Celebration Hall, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. Free. Info: (347) 878-6614, friendsofmaplegrove.org.

Soundtrack of War, a concert and conversation with The Last Poets, Umar bin Hassan, left, Baba Donn Babatunde and Abiodun Oyewole, Rebel Diaz and HaStyle, to facilitate the engagement of diverse communities in an era of mass media, propaganda, apathy and silence, followed by art, music and dance workshops. Sun., June 4, 1-5 p.m., Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free with admission; suggested $8; $4 seniors; free students, children. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org.

Gathering Time, the folk rock trio featuring Hillary Foxsong, Stuart Markus and Gerry McKeveny, will play a special Concert for the Environment Saturday at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. See Music. COURTESY PHOTO Madeline Lovallo Painting Her World, with scenes of Queens, the city and beyond, by the Howard Beach artist, with many available for sale. Thru end of June; opening reception with the artist, wine and cheese, Sat., June 3, 3:30-5 p.m., The Center at Maple Grove, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. Free. Info: (347) 878-6614, madelinesstudio.pixels.com. “Rewoven: Innovative Fiber Art,” with painted, woven, assembled and installed works by Taiwanese artists exploring innovation, social justice and art history. Thru Sat., June 10, QCC Art Gallery, 22205 56 Ave., Bayside. Free. Info: (718) 997-4747, gtmuseum.org; (718) 631-6396, qcc.cuny.edu. “Toys & Games from the Attic and Beyond,” with more than 150 items including Queens-born Mr. Machine, Hess trucks, Lionel trains, Beanie Babies and more, with panels on their histories. Tue., Sat., Sun., 2:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment, thru June, Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. $5; $3 seniors, students; under 12 free. Info: (718) 9390647, queenshistoricalsociety.org, bit.ly/2nBaJ8M. “Elements of Nature: Paintings by Denise P. Levine,” works meant to reflect nature and “provide a calming, restorative and healing message.” Thru end of June, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Free. Info: (718) 318-4340, nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit.

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EXHIBITS Photos of Astoria & NYC, with a rotating selection of pictures by Astoria photographer Brian Sills, available for sale. Thru Thu., Nov. 30; opening reception Tue., June 6, 8-10 p.m., QED, 27-16 23 Road, Astoria. Free. Info: (347) 451-3873, qedastoria.com.

“Self Portrait,” with 27 contemporary realists celebrating a practice dating to the Renaissance, helping keep the legacy of great Western art alive in a world of shifting artistic values. Thru Tue., June 20, by appointment, Eleventh Street Arts, 46-06 11 St., Long Island City. Free. Info: eleventhstreetarts.com. “Charlotte Prodger: Subtotal,” with sound, video, works on paper and more linking disparate topics

and sites; “Teresa Burga: Mano Mal Dibujada,” with drawings and sculptures by the Peruvian feminist artist; and “Sam Anderson: The Park,” with sculptures and videos that capture particular characters in mid-gesture, all as part of a larger network. Thru Mon., July 31, SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., Long Island City. $5 suggested; $3 students. Info: (718) 361-1750, sculpture-center.org. “Light Spectrum,” a sculpture made of repurposed lampshade frames transforming natural light into all colors of the rainbow, demonstrating the science of light and color. Thru Aug. 6., Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, 34-41 137 St., Flushing. Free. Info/RSVP: (718) 961-8585, latimernow.org.

FILM “Mrs. Miniver,” the 1942 romantic war drama starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon that won six Academy Awards. Sat., June 3, 1 p.m., Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 278-0700, astorialic.org. MGM “The Gambler,” the 1974 American crime drama about a professor whose gambling addiction spirals out of control, starring James Caan, Paul Sorvino and Lauren Hutton, with writer James Toback in person, to wrap up the Caan Film Festival. Sun., June 4, 7 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students; $7 kids 3-17. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

LGBTQ Voices, with up-and-coming artists who identify as LGBTQ performing theater, music, dance, spoken-word poetry and more, sponsored by Flushing Town Hall. Sat., June 3, 5 p.m., 78th Street Plaza, next to Travers Park, Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights. Free. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org. The LIC One Act Festival, a competition among various plays with the audience voting for winners of cash prizes. Thru Sun., June 4, various times, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $14$42. Info: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com.

DANCE TangoMenaje: “La Cumparsita,” celebrating 100 years of the popular tango, with a live band, dancers, singers and chance for the audience to dance too. Each Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., each Sun., 4 p.m. thru June 25. Thalia Hispanic Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. $40; $37 students, seniors; $5 more at door. Info: (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org. Queens Outdoor Dance Festival, with six emerging NYC choreographers, sponsored by Queens Council on the Arts. Sun., June 11, 5 p.m., Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre-The Academy, 66-85 73 Place, Middle Village. Free. Info: (917) 686-7429, sldt.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Sing for Hope Pianos, with the custompainted instruments located in public places for anyone to play. Mon., June 5-Sun., June 25, Hunter’s Point S. Park, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Paul Raimonda Playground, Flushing Town Hall, Yellowstone Park, Queens County Farm Museum, Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Sorrentino Recreation Center, Rockaway Beach Boardwalk at Beach 86th St. Free. Info: (212) 9665955, singforhope.org. COURTESY PHOTO continued on page 40

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In the American cooking tradition, recipes are a treasured cultural touchstone passed down between generations, but for every timeless apple pie, there are a few dozen ham mousse salads. Little loved though they may be, they form a vast trove of historical documents that can be plumbed for information about the way society viewed itself at any given point in time. At Voelker Orth, a historical house and museum in Flushing, “Feeding the Family: A Century of Cookbooks” explores what

‘Feeding the Family: A Century of Cookbooks’ When: Sat.-Sun., June 3-4, 1-4 p.m.; lecture and cookbook swap Sun., June 4, 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing Entry: $5 suggested. vomuseum.org, (718) 359-6227

we can learn from a collection of cookbooks mainly supplied by the home’s previous residents. Emma Bonanomi, the museum’s educator and historian, organized the exhibit, which is entering its final two days, according to a simple but powerful thought: How could the family’s belongings be used to more fully explore what life was like for them on a daily basis? “We weren’t doing a ton of it, and it’s something we’re trying to do more and more,” she said. For Bonanomi, questions such as “What were they actually eating? How did they live?” are the motivation for viewing the family’s library as historical texts, and placing them in a social context. Conrad and Elizabeth Voelcker (later spelled Voelker) moved into the house in 1899 with their infant daughter, Theresa, who would marry Dr. Rudolph Orth and eventually inherit the house in the 1930s. The Voelckers had emigrated from Germany and published popular Germanlanguage newspapers around the turn of the century. Immigrants like the Voelckers would have been the target audience for Lizzi Black Kander’s “The Settlement Cook Book,”

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Several cookbooks aimed to help assimilate new ethnic communities by teaching them “more American” recipes, while others blended foods of their heritage with more PHOTO BY NEIL CHIRAGDIN typical American fare. which offered well intended, but somewhat offensive tips to young Jewish immigrants seeking to cook typical white, middle-class American foods — and perhaps impress a suitor. A Progressive Era social reformer, Kander was clearly disconnected from her readership, suggesting “crawfish butter” to a clientele that kept kosher.

Among the items on display are the family’s ration cards from World War II, which are the only documents by which the museum has been able to determine Theresa’s height and weight. The cookbooks from the war years value doing less with more, and using the latest technologies to do so. continued on page 41

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Capturing the landscapes of South Queens by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

When Madeline Lovallo moved to Howard Beach more than 30 years ago, she was struck by all the imagery surrounding her. “I thought, ‘I have so many wonderful things to paint,’” said the avid artist, a native of Brooklyn. “So, I would go out and paint. I would go to the same spot maybe 20, 25 times. It’s always wonderful to go there and paint from nature.” Lovallo mainly captures the landscapes of South Queens, from boats sailing on Jamaica Bay off the shores of Broad Channel, to a busy Jamaica Avenue at the time Lewis of Woodhaven was still around and more.

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Her work has called several places home, including the office of Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and a short stay on the walls of Resorts World Casino. And for a few weeks, residents of South Queens can see their landscapes through Lovallo’s eyes as her work goes on display at The Center at Maple Grove starting June 3 through June 30. “It really is geared toward art,” the artist said of the Kew Gardens venue. An opening reception will take place June 3, starting at 3:30 p.m. with Lovallo present. At 5 p.m., a wine and cheese reception will take place at the same time as a free concert starring Mariel Pacific will be performed. Parking is available on-site and the venue is handicapped accessible. The exhibit came to be, Lovallo said, because the Friends of Maple Grove were looking for someone to teach art — the Howard Beach resident applied. “They got back to me and said they liked my work and wanted to put it on display,” she said. The painter added she will be teaching some classes after the exhibit ends. Lovallo has been into art almost all her

The view of Emanuel United Church of Christ is just one of the landscapes of South PHOTO COURTESY MADELINE LOVALLO Queens that will be on view at Maple Grove. life, but only got into painting later on. “I was always constantly doing raw drawings when I had a paper and pencil in my hands,” she said. When she decided painting was something she was passionate about, Lovallo took lessons at least once a week, sometimes more often. “I became a fine artist,” she said.

After moving to Howard Beach, she was first drawn to the scenery at Frank Charles Memorial Park. “When I went there, I would see all these beautiful boat scenes,” she said. Most people, Lovallo said, are happy to see her on street corners painting. “They all come up and say hi to me,” Q she said.

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“Eventually I thought, ‘People might be willing to pay to do this,’” Gomez said, sitting in his office and control room, replete with computers, monitors and other technological wizardry. The Gomezes studied various types of business models, computer games and theme parks over nearly three years. He hired actors to take on various roles as fellow survivors. They have some basic guidelines for each of the various shows, but they also do a great deal of improvisation, based on how the participants act, what they do and what they say. “We trained them in military skills,

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medical skills, psychology, a lot of different areas,” Gomez said. All is monitored via The Chronicle, a webbased nearly real-time application that tracks participants’ actions and progress during the 75-minute exercise, so that each individual decision — even one in the first few moments that might seem innocuous or inconsequential — can and will affect the outcome of individuals and the group. Senses are heightened, but are simultaneously bombarded with noise, conversation and action that can take place in any number of rooms on two very dimly-lit floors. The challenge is to hear everything, have the eyes miss nothing at all while processing it and piecing it all together with bits of information found or developed by fellow players. It also must be done correctly, as The Chronicle — no relation to the paper — can be an unforgiving taskmaster. “We opened three weeks ago, and what is gratifying is that in week two, somebody from week one came back,” Gomez said. “In week three, we had somebody from week two.” People who come back and are already registered in the system can learn more

Actors Broderick Clavery, left, and Kat Blackwood have trust issues over survival decisions at First Person Xperience in LIC. On the cover: Actors Kate McGarrigle, Blackwood, Clavery, Marycate Baroksa and Sandra Mhlongo greet survivors of an apocalypse, including PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON EXCEPT INSET, COURTESY PHOTO Chronicle editor Michael Gannon, inset. about the show they have participated in each time. “We have a kind of entertainment that

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continued from page 36 Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning First Friday, with musical performances, poetry, visual arts and more, providing a nurturing environment for artists needing a platform. Fri., June 2, 7-9 p.m., 161-04 Jamaica Ave. Free (donations welcome). Info: (718) 658-7400, jcal.org.

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KIDS/TEENS Dinosaur Day!, with museum exhibit, interactive show, face-painting, crafts and activities for kids of all ages; attendees encouraged to wear dinosaur costumes or shirts, by Flushing Meadows Corona Park Conservancy. Sun., June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Triassic Playground, 56 Meadow Lake Trail, southeastern tip of Meadow Lake, FMCP. Info: (718) 544-7436, fmcpc.org.

LECTURES Rikers: Once the Island of the Unwanted, Now Just the Unwanted Island, with Thomas McCarthy, former newswriter, Correction Dept. director of historical services and Queens district attorney spokesman on the island’s history from the New Amsterdam era to today. Mon., June 5, 7 p.m., Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City. $5. Info: (718) 278-0700, astorialic.org.

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CLUBS “Hooks & Needles” Crochet & Knit Club, with participants bringing projects, hooks, needles and yarn, or working on charity projects. Every Thu., 6:30-9 p.m., Big 6 Shopping Center, 60-10 Queens Blvd., Woodside (entrance inside shopping center, up one flight, down hall to left of 99-cent store). Info: Lorraine, (917) 817-4037.

SOCIAL EVENTS 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.

MARKETS The Towers Annual Book Fair, with thousands of titles in every genre, 50 cents-$2. Sun., June 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 34 Ave. from 80 to 81 Sts., Jackson Heights. Info: bit.ly/2ro8OVX. St. Raphael Church flea market, with vendor spots still available. Sun., June 4, 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. 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 Woodhaven/Richmond Hill Senior Center, open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; with lunch at 12 p.m.; strength/stretching exercise class each Mon., 1 p.m.; yoga each Thu., 10 a.m.; Zumba each Fri., 10 a.m.; arts and crafts, knitting, coloring for adults and educational presentations other times. Info: (718) 847-9200. 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., 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; intro to sign language every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.; karaoke every Fri., 1-3 p.m.; monthly book club; and more, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Info: (718) 738-8100. Knitting and crocheting class, to learn a new skill or share an idea for a craft project, by Jamaica Senior Program for Older Adults. Each Thu., 10:30-11:30 a.m., T. Jackson Adult Center, 92-47 165 St. Info: (718) 657-6500, jspoa.org. Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc., a social service agency providing for the needs of senior citizens in Queens, is seeking volunteers for its programs geared toward helping seniors living independently in their homes. Further information may be obtained by calling SNAP of Eastern Queens Innovative Senior Center at (718) 454-2100, or SNAP Brookville Neighborhood Senor Center at (718) 525-8899.

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or brands such as Better Homes, in part as an extension of their advertising. The industry trends helped to dictate the conversation around home cooking for decades, starting at the beginning of the 20th century, in contrast to the more recent popularization of cults of personality, following specific chefs. The museum will host a guest speaker, food historian Kelsey Brow, on the exhibit’s final day, June 4. Brow will speak about how these brands popularized cookbooks to a degree not seen before. Visitors are encouraged to bring cookbooks with them to swap with others, which will be done following the discussion. A punch from “Women’s Q Day” in 1966 will be served.

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Sbongiseni Duma Sunday, June 4 at 2 PM South African singer, songwriter, dancer, and choreographer Sbongiseni Duma and his ensemble take the stage for a joyous, family-friendly musical journey to South Africa. New York Hall of Science Viscusi Gallery 47-01 111th Street | Queens RSVP required: nysci.org | 718-699-0005 7 | Bus: Q23, Q48, Q58 Lead support for Neighborhood Concerts is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation. Public support for Neighborhood Concerts is provided by New York City Council Member Helen Rosenthal.

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continued from page 37 This is where gelatin comes in; newly simplified by a brand called Knox at the end of the 19th century, it became an accessible (and by the 1940s, popular) kitchen resource, where once it took a painstaking effort to use. “During this time there was a lot of science coming into the kitchen, and the industrialization of the food industry in the United States. Gelatin was becoming a really big part of the conversation,” said Bonanomi. For the adventurous, the museum has printed a 1963 Pillsbury recipe for gelatinladen ham mousse salad on cards that visitors may take home with them. The “test kitchen” for developing new foods, now a mainstay for any cooking blog or recipe database, was conceived during a push towards using more science in the kitchen in the ’50s and ’60s, according to Bonanomi. “Thinking about the kitchen as laboratory is something very unique to this era,” she said. The first page of a ’60s-era “Better Homes and Gardens” cookbook shows an immaculate test kitchen staffed by four perfectly coiffed women in matching white blouses and aprons, one of them setting a pie down to cool. Many of the recipe books were published and marketed by companies such as Knox,

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Notice of Formation of 150th Street Flushing LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/24/16. Of fice location : Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 38 Flower Lane, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity.

ASE’ BodyCare, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/2017 and amended on 03/152017. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 455 Mary Anne Lane West Hempstead, NY 11552, as amended. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

3 Kings LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/16/17. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Mohammed Shafiqul Islam, 17527 Wexford Terrace, Apt 4A, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Brian&BigJ, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

AHLUWALIA REAL ESTATE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/27/17. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Inderpaul Ahluwalia & Manjeet Ahluwalia, 84-30 124th Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

33rd And Broadway LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/26/17. Office: Queens County. SSNY desigated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 6941 182nd Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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SUPREME COURT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COUNTY OF QUEENS. HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against AEHUI S. KIM A/K/A SHIA AEHUI KIM, DOKYUN KIM, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 27, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Court Room # 25, Jamaica, N.Y. on the 16th day of June, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. premises 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. Said premises known as 58-26 85th Street, Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373. (Block: 2897, Lot: 17), Approximate amount of lien $ 733,045.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 4609-2010. Matthew S. Vishnick, Esq., Referee. Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, N.Y. 14614, (585) 232-7400

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05/10/17, bearing Index Number NC-000148-17/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) GENNIFER (Middle) ANNETTE (Last) AARON. My present name is (First) ANNETTE (Middle) JENNIFER (Last) AARON AKA ANNETTE GENNIFER AARON, AKA GENNIFER ANNETTE AARON, AKA GENNIFER AARON, AKA ANNETTE J. AARON. My present address is 172-40 133 AVENUE, APT 5B, ROCHDALE VILLAGE, NY 11434. My place of birth is BROOKLYN, NY. My date of birth is February 10, 1965.

CSM Restaurants LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/03/2017. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Empire Tax & Business Services 21 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05/12/17, bearing Index Number NC-000179-17/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) PAUL (Middle) LAWRENCE (Last) ADAMS. My present name is (First) PAUL (Middle) LAWRENCE (Last) SIDITO AKA PAUL L. SIDITO. My present address is 8515 211th Street, Queens Village, NY 11427-1315. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. My date of birth is February 02, 1987.

Notice of Formation of GANZOS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/24/17. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o CaneLaw LLP, 200 Park Ave., 17th Fl., NY, NY 10166. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05/02/17, bearing Index Number NC-000097-17/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) SHARON (Middle) EUNGJUNG (Last) LEE. My present name is (First) EUNG JUNG (Last) LEE. My present address is 71-10 Sutton Place, Apt. #1F, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365-4135. My place of birth is KOREA. My date of birth is February 12, 1994.

Notice is hereby given that a license, Serial# 1301538, for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 39-07 Prince Street, Unit 1H & MH, Flushing NY 11354 for on-premises consumption. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Hua Ying Spicy & Tasty Cuisine Inc.

Streetwise New York Tours, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 03/17/2011. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Streetwise New York Tours The LLC, 4014 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Clearstream Real Estate Investors LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/23/17. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 95-60 Queens Blvd., #210, Rego Park, NY 11374. General Purpose.

J & K WORLD CLASSIC STONES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/2/2017. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3831 9th St., Long Island City, NY 11101, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Vasquez Group, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/29/17. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Alfonso Vasquez, 32-44 164 St., Flushing, NY 11358. General Purpose.

CNRG HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/18/2017. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 23-06 44th Drive, Astoria, NY 11101. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

M&E 218 STREET LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/19/2017. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O NN Empire LLC, 1430 Broadway, 21 Fl, NY, NY 10018. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Peter Reilly’s was the go-to place in St. Albans by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Peter Reilly and his wife, Mary, started a real estate business at 117-13 Farmers Blvd. at the start of the Great Depression. Because of their bad timing, the business limped along until the prohibition of alcohol was repealed in 1933. At that time, they decided to switch careers and open a res- Peter Reilly’s Restaurant and Bar, 117-13 Farmers Blvd. in taurant and bar. Because of Saint Albans, in the summer of 1953. their great location on Farmers Boulevard near busy Linden Boule- the club to just to see Sonny Rollins. Comedian Dick Gregory had his convard, they enjoyed huge success. It became the go-to place for banquets tract with the venue terminated when it and wedding parties in the St. Albans was revealed he donated his entire paycheck toward voter registration drives community. In 1962, after almost 30 successful and other civil rights activism. The place closed in the late 1960s and years, Reilly sold the business to an interracial jazz club named “The Galaxy reopened as the LB Supper Club in the Club.” Jazz fans enjoyed award-winning 1970s. By the 1990s, it became “The Bibledrummer Roy Haynes, saxophone greats way Praise Temple Inc.” Frank Strobler and Zoot Sims. Q The site now houses a 7-Eleven. More than 200 jazz fans would pack

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In 2009, Yankees media relations director Jason Zillo started the team’s first ever HOPE (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) week. The idea was to spotlight unsung heroes who donate a lot time to help those less fortunate than themselves and don’t seek any glory in return. It has quickly become the gold standard in the area of Major League Baseball community relations. To his credit, Zillo has dug deep over the years to bring awareness to illnesses and adverse situations that few know anything about. A case in point was last Friday when the Yankees saluted Derek Kilpatrick of Whitestone and raised over $16,000 to assist sufferers of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Derek’s older brother, Taylor, had this unfortunate condition which means even the slightest touch — even clothing on skin in some cases — can cause severe burning sensations and sharp pain. According to their mom, Denise Kilpatrick, RSD can occur from trauma. but she noted that the occurrence may not seem very traumatic at the time. Although certainly uncommon, a stubbed toe or a paper cut can trigger this incessant piercing pain. The good news is that RSD can be reversed. Thanks to physical therapy and medicine, Taylor is feeling like his old self and will be playing on the Holy Cross High School football team this fall.

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