Queens Chronicle South Edition 06-01-23

SOUTH QUEENS EDITION

Serving Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, City Line and JFK Airport

HONOR THE FALLEN

Howard Beach parade observes Memorial Day

MORE MEMORIAL DAY COVERAGE PAGES 6, 8 AND 18

VIGILS FOR GUYANA

Community mourns tragedy back home

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PAGES 19-21

FIBER OPTICAL

Artist gives texture to her concepts in Mrs. exhibit

SEE qboro, PAGE 23

PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF

The Memorial Day parade in Howard Beach on Monday, hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2565, drew the masses, including veterans and Boy Scout Troop 237, seen above. The parade made several stops along the way, including at Walter J. Wetzel Triangle, and ended at Coleman Square. It was among the many parades and ceremonies that took place throughout the borough over the weekend.

Mayor shares Jamaica vision

Some worry about gentrification; busway also an issue

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

Mayor Adams announced last Friday that the city will be delivering a more community-driven Jamaica Now: Urban Design Strategy and Streetscape Plan that will explore opportunities for job growth, new and permanently affordable housing and streetscape improvements.

Adams’ plans for the region includes design improvements to 14 bus routes along the retail and cultural centers on Jamaica Avenue; expanded pedestrian space on Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer avenues, already underway; redesigning 153rd Street between Jamaica and Archer avenues to better connect the subway, buses and commuter vans; restructuring the Archer Avenue Teardrop Space to make it easier for commuters get to the subway, Long Island Rail Road and AirTrain; and making York College’s El-Space at Archer Avenue safer and more welcoming.

The mayor would also like to change zoning rules citywide to facilitate the creation of lowcost homes produced with the help of faithbased institutions.

Earlier this year, at his second State of the City address, he said that 200,000 new jobs were created in 2022, but despite the city outpacing the state and the nation for job growth, even as its unemployment rate is much higher

— Black New Yorkers have an unemployment rate that is three times that of white New Yorkers. To close the job gap, he will launch an Apprenticeship Accelerator to connect 30,000 New Yorkers to apprenticeships by 2030.

The mayor also wants to create jobs in the biotechnology field to help the city meet its carbon neutrality goals and has emphasized opportunities for women and people of color in this industry. He also plans to support a partnership with CUNY for a Nursing Education Initiative for those aspiring to join the field and wants to double the city’s current rate of contracting with minority- and women-owned business enterprises.

“Our administration and our elected and community partners are going to create family-sustaining jobs, affordable homes, and vibrant public spaces — and we are getting to work right away,” Adams said in a statement on May 26. “Jamaica is a major jobs and transportation hub for Queens and the entire city, but it has been overlooked for too long. We have been undertaking projects like this across the five boroughs, and this comprehensive plan for Jamaica will help deliver a fairer, more prosperous city.”

Maureen Grey, a Southeast Queens historian, is not fond of the development going on in Downtown Jamaica.

During the Queens Village Memorial Day

commemoration on Monday, she said that the neighborhood, along with other parts of Southeast Queens, is at risk of becoming gentrified.

“Have any of you been to Jamaica Avenue on Sutphin and Parsons?” asked Grey. “That is mini-Brooklyn. I can’t see the skyline. One of the things about going to Jamaica Avenue was that you could see the skyline. It was beautiful and different.”

Leran Ruben, the owner of Beverly Hills Furniture, which is located at 149-01 Jamaica Ave., said that he and several other small business owners in the corridor are struggling because of the development.

“On its face, the plan appears to want to help boost Jamaica’s economy and draw in more local consumers,” Ruben told the Chronicle via email. “However, it fails to take into account the damage the street closures are doing to local business owners. Similar to my furniture store, most of the small businesses in Jamaica have been servicing the local community for decades and are all family owned and operated. The street closures have caused a significant negative financial impact to local businesses’ revenues.”

Businesses on Jamaica Avenue have also shuttered or lost revenue because of the busways taking up parking spots, added Ruben.

“Customers cannot access the stores unless they commute by public transportation or by

foot,” Ruben said. “This may work well in other parts of the city, but in Jamaica many people commute by cars. Customers have been complaining that they have no way of accessing the local stores as all the side streets are blocked. The Mayor’s Office has to speak to the local business owners and the community members to get their input before just implementing this plan.”

Earlier this year, sisters Natasha Morales and Candita Panayotti, owners of Make Me Over Beauty Bar, a luxury beauty, spa and nail salon, had to shutter their brick-and-morta r store, which was located at 166-11 Jamaica Ave. They now continue their business inside a beauty mobile on Jamaica Avenue between 160th and 162nd streets.

They were not available for comment.

“Many business owners in the area are no t sure how they will continue to keep their doors open,” Ruben said. “If there is no change, we will all be forced to leave Jamaica for good.” Q

Howard Beach and Lindenwood residents press DOT rep at meeting Traffic and migrant crisis on the mind

by Deirdre Bardolf Editor

Residents from Howard Beach and Lindenwood hit Department of Transportation Queens Borough Planner Craig Chin with several traffic issues at a civic meeting on Tuesday night.

Residents at the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association meeting at St. Helen complained of drivers coming off Linden Boulevard and going the wrong way down 79th Street, which is a one way.

One resident said she has been living in that area for 62 years and that nothing is being done and that her neighbors have been fighting it.

“The only way to change that is with enforcement and ticketing,” said Chin. “So I’ve spoken to [the 106th Precinct] and the traffic sergeant. They’ve been made aware to do periodic enforcement there.”

“It’s a speedway from 79th to 88th streets,” another resident complained of 149th Avenue.

Another resident even drew a diagram of the road, which she pointed out is lacking any stop signs from 79th Street to the Conduit.

“I’ll work with [the Police Department] to get enforcement out there and then I’ll work with DOT to see when the last study was done

and when we can initiate another one and ask for better measures based on the tickets,” Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) chimed in.

Chin said the DOT would look at it again and if stop signs could not be installed, perhaps speed bumps could be pushed through.

“If not ... we have to come back to the table,” he said.

Complaints continued regarding

the traffic diverters installed on 156th Avenue near Stop & Shop last summer, which have led to dangerous wrong-way maneuvers to get in and out of the parking lot.

Ariola said she is still hoping that the supermarket will move its entrance to 95th Street, where a traffic light could then be installed. She said she is working to speak with the new management there on a solution.

“We didn’t have a lot of success with the old management there ... we’re hoping we can talk to them and their corporate offices and get them to just move that over and then we can put a traffic light.”

Ariola gave updates on the asylum-seeker crisis and addressed rumors that some would be housed in nearby motels.

“Local hotels are being filled, but you know what’s not being

filled? The Surfside Motel,” Ariola said.

“We’re given notifications when and if a shelter is going to open up in our district and I would be the first one to let you know if that was happening,” she added.

Jason Greenberg, a representative for Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach), echoed Ariola in saying that there also are no known plans to use Floyd Bennett Field for asylum seekers.

Pheffer Amato, he said, got on the phone with the Governor’s Office and said all federal property in her district was “off the table.”

Civic Co-president Phyllis Inserillo spoke of the importance of contacting elected officials when it comes to matters like the migrant crisis and crime.

“We have to start having our voices heard,” Inserillo said. “The letters matter, the talking matters. Facebook doesn’t matter.”

In other news, she announced that the former Chinese buffet on Cross Bay Boulevard will be a Korean BBQ restaurant.

The landlord refrained from selling it to anyone who would make it a smoke shop and instead something that would be “worthwhile” for the community. Q

South Queens vigils honor students killed in dormitory fire in Guyana Community mourns tragedy back home

by Deirdre Bardolf Editor

The Guyanese community in South Queens is mourning a tragedy back home, where a fire at a school killed 19 children last week.

The fire occurred in a dormitory building of the Mahdia Secondary School that serves remote indigenous villages and is located in the border town of Mahdia near Georgetown, the government said in a statement that the Associated Press reported.

“The fire that ripped through the dormitory in Guyana ripped through all of our hearts,” said Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven), who hosted one of several vigils in the community.

“For us in Little Guyana, losing these children was like losing members of our own family,” she continued. “We also gather today to commit to action.”

A 15-year-old girl is believed to have

“maliciously” started the fire and was charged with murder, according to reports.

Some in the Guyanese-American community knew the children who died and one who was injured was transported all the way to Staten Island University Hospital for care, according to Rajkumar’s office.

Guyanese clergy of different faiths offered prayers at the vigil, which was also attended by the foreign secretary of Guyana, Robert Persaud, the consul general of Guyana, Ambassador Michael Brotherson, Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills), Community Board 9 Chair Sherry Algredo, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Office South Asian Community Liaison Sookranie Dhanpat, the NYPD Desi Society and more.

“Our nation is hit so hard with this,” said Dhanpat, who is Guyanese.

“This tragedy was deeply personal to the Community Board 9 District,” said Algredo.

“Some of my neighbors knew children we lost

in the fire,” she added. “Some are graduates themselves of the Mahdia Secondary School.”

Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions President Romeo Hitlall also pledged to help.

“If they need help, I will work with Assemblywoman Rajkumar to bring them whatever

they need,” Hitall said.

The Lions Club, the Desi Society, the United American Hindu Leadership Council, the Guyanese American Law Enforcement Association and Community Board 9 co-sponsored the event. Q

Residents at the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association complained of various traffic issues to Craig Chin, left, of the Department of Transportation on Tuesday.

PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF

Honoring those lost in the school fire in Guyana, community leaders gathered for a vigil, organized by Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, at left with Emily Algredo. PHOTOS COURTESY NYS ASSEMBLY

Make Th is Your Freedom From Migraines Month

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Howard Beach American heroes

The Memorial Day parade in Howard Beach, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2565 on Monday, stopped at the Walter J. Wetzel Triangle. Private First Class Walter Joseph Wetzel was killed during the Vietnam War. His sister, Tracey Wetzel, not seen here, addressed the crowd. “Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all,” she said. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”

At left, Rachael, Laura and Danny represented their father and grandfather, Navy veterans who also marched in the parade. Above, Army veteran Joey Castranuovo, left, Marine Corps veteran Milton Gaviria, Patrick Connolly, a Marine Corps vet as well, Army veteran Sean McCabe and Navy veteran Guy LoDico gathered at Coleman Square, named for Bernard Coleman, who was killed in World War I.

The parade culminated at Coleman Square, above, where elected officials spoke. Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, not seen, shared a quote about Memorial Day: “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” McCabe and Connolly thanked the many community groups who supported the parade as well as the NYPD, and read the names of area veterans killed in battle.

Boy Scout Troop 237 from Saint Barnabas Church in Howard Beach marched.

The parade made stops throughout the neighborhood. Attendees pledged during “The Star-Spangled Banner” and, for others, the music got a little loud.

State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, newly representing part of Howard Beach, joined NYPD Auxiliary Officer Michael Lesner. New to St. Barnabas Church is the Rev. Martha Cruz, who spoke alongside VFW Commander Patrick Connolly.

At left, Phyllis Inserillo, co-president of the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association, with retired Justice August Agate, Councilwoman Joann Ariola and Eddie Earl, in front of the sign held by Michael LaPollo and dad, Jay Frango, not visible. At right are members of Girl Scout Troop 4615 from Saint Barnabas.

The Ozone Park Howard Beach Woodhaven Lions Club marched in the parade and supporters at the Howard Beach Deli on 102nd Street cheered it on.

PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF

Woodhaven remembers

Planting kindness at PS 146 in HB

Gratitude Garden, outdoor learning

American Legion Post 118 commemorated Memorial Day with two ceremonies, this week and last week.

Last Thursday, the post held its annual observance ceremony at the World War II memorial at Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue with patriotic music and presentation of the colors by the Air Force Junior

by Deirdre Bardolf Editor

There is plenty to be grateful for at PS 146, and a new Gratitude Garden and outdoor learning center that have transformed the entrance of the Howard Beach school, cultivated by dedicated staff and the community, showcase that.

Principal Danielle Cross was inspired to do the project by Schools Chancellor David Banks’ four pillars of education, one of which is reimagining education, and Mayor Adams’ sustainability efforts.

“A vision I had that started with a sketch on a piece of paper was to create an outdoor learning center in which students could learn outside, which then branched off into creating a Gratitude Garden,” Cross said.

A ribbon cutting will take place on June 12 with elected officials and school leaders.

The school was denied a sustainability grant for the project but that didn’t stop it.

The school’s PTA purchased the outdoor tables and more.

The Gratitude Garden team, art teacher Justine Futerman, sustainability coordinator and kindergarten teacher Jodi Tucci, fourth-grade

teacher Linda Vozza and paraprofessional Mariana Vozza, spent hours sprucing up the space along with Cross and Assistant Principals Veronica Boucher and Christina Kabbadias.

“Green space and outdoor learning centers are the future for education,” said Tucci. “The children learn so much better outside.”

The theme is “growing kindness one seed at a time” and the aim is to instill pride and responsibility in the students caring for the space.

Support and funds came from staff, families, neighbors, Lowes, The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Brothers Italian Food World, the 106th Precinct, realtor Brina Ciaramella, Chris Cross Entertainment, Benny Vozza, Joe Mure, Fred Ianelli and Lifestyles of the Disabled, J. Angel Landscaping, Joe Lopopolo and more.

The school supported Chances for Charity, a nonprofit co-founded during the pandemic by Mariana Vozza, her brother and two friends, and they were happy to return the favor.

“It’s awesome to see our whole school community working together and showing such pride in our school,” Vozza said.

“That’s what it’s all about ... kindness and giving back to our communities.” Q

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A new Gratitude Garden and outdoor learning space at PS 146 were created in part by Mariana Vozza, left, Linda Vozza, Danielle Cross, Justine Futerman and Jodi Tucci. PHOTOS COURTESY PS 146

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Grad’s hateful address shows CUNY needs real reform

Just what kind of future attorneys is the poorly ranked CUNY School of Law turning out?

When Mayor Adams spoke at their May 12 commencement, many of the graduating students turned their backs on him, not interested in his positive message.

“These graduates that are here, that are now going to go into the field of law, some of them are going to craft policies on healthcare, some of them are going to work with the elected officials to determine legislation, some of them are going to move on, and even fill the role of what it is to be a public figure,” Adams said, according to media reports. “Let’s be clear, for 22 years of my life, I wore a bulletproof vest and protected the children and families of this city as a police officer.” This noble idea of service the crowd jeered.

Yet when graduating student Fatima Mousa Mohammed of Queens said, “The law is a manifestation of white supremacy that continues to oppress and suppress people in this nation and around the world,” referred to the NYPD as “fascist” and told those assembled to turn their anger into “the fuel for the fight against capitalism, racism, imperialism and Zionism around the world,” she was cheered.

CUNY Law may be No. 154 overall out of 196 in U.S.

News & World Report’s best law school rankings, but it likely would finish first when it comes to hatred among students for the educational system, city, state and nation it’s a part of. Mohammed is not the first hateful graduating speaker the school has had; both she and last year’s trafficked in anti-Semitism cloaked in attacks on Zionism and Israel.

Reaching deep into the “too little, too late” files, the CUNY Board of Trustees and chancellor on May 30 issued a statement labeling as hate speech those parts of Mohammed’s remarks that attacked people based on religion, race or political affiliation. The board condemned the remarks. Whoop-de-doo. The board called the words unacceptable and hurtful to the community. So? What exactly will the board and chancellor do about it? Alas, we expect nothing.

After all, CUNY is the same institution that employed machete-wielding professor Shellyne Rodriguez until her proclivities toward violent threats became known. One can only imagine what was said in her classroom.

And as everyone from the radical CUNY Law Student Government to centrist Queens Democratic City Councilman Bob Holden, a retired CUNY professor himself, agrees, Mohammed’s speech was vetted by the administration and

faculty, as student commencement addresses always are.

“This was a speech that was submitted and approved at all levels of CUNY administration, including by Dean Sudha Setty at CUNY Law, President Frank Wu at Queens College, and by CUNY Central, according to Dean Setty,” the Student Government said on Twitter (in between posts espousing radical Palestinian concepts and actions like the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel). “When then did her speech become ‘hate speech’?”

We can answer that question. When it became known to the wider public and CUNY started taking heat for it.

The City University of New York, at least its law school, is clearly an institution that has lost its way. It needs serious reform. If the Board of Trustees is not capable of doing that, then those who appoint its members, mostly the governor and mayor, should replace them. Reform or be removed must be the message. That’s what was done with the Queens Library when it faced a financial scandal. A new board was appointed. CUNY faces an intellectual and ideological scandal. It too may need a new board. Adams criticized Mohammed’s “words of negativity and divisiveness.” Now let’s see him, and Gov. Hochul, act with sensibility and decisiveness.

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UFT as odd as a UFO

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Your May 25 article “Teachers rally for a better contract“ contains some very strange statements by members of the United Federation of Teachers. First, the idea that teachers worked tirelessly during Covid is not supported by the facts. Schools were closed although teachers did work online. However, tens of thousands of students never went online and student learning, by every report, declined dramatically. While the public schools were closed, parochial and several private schools remained open. There were no massive outbreaks of Covid in these schools because, for inexplicable reasons, children tended not to get Covid. Tireless work is certainly an exaggeration of the truth.

Second, the idea that testing is bad is always marshaled out by the UFT. These tests are relatively accurate measures of student performance and improvement. Their use is opposed by the UFT because they also point to those teachers who are doing an ineffective job of educating the students. The UFT feigns interest in the students but its primary interest is always protecting its membership.

Third, and most amazingly, is that one of the teachers interviewed for the article stated, “We should have the freedom to do and say what we please with our time throughout the day. We deserve to have the structure to teach what we

want to our kids.” Not even a CEO or the president of the United States can do what he or she wants. There are always barriers to prevent autocratic behaviors. Why this teacher would even think that teachers should be above any checks and balances is absolutely absurd.

Parental expectations of what teachers should do are fairly simple. In the elementary grades reading, writing, math, social studies, and science would do quite nicely. Discussions of social issues can wait until junior high school and high school, when the young people are capable of abstract reasoning. If teachers actually believe that they should not be bound by rules and regulations like the rest of us, then I wonder about the quality of education that they can provide.

Michael Gallagher Forest Hills

Social meteor destroys all

Dear Editor:

Social meteor: The spelling is correct. I have never in my entire life seen so many people holding their cell phones as if they were their life support. One hand on the cell, the other eating food, pushing a shopping cart or holding a pole on a bus. Every few seconds they glance to see if they have received a message.

I know people whose daughters are depressed or suicidal because they are not the next Tik Tok superstars. Give me a break. Get a life and find your purpose. Tik Tok is a time bomb ready to explode and destroy the younger generation because kids are addicted to illusions that lead to confusion and a visit to the shrink. They lose sleep, spend hours on stupidity, have neck problems, need to upgrade their

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glasses and never get to know their own potential. All their time is consumed with this madness. They are more disconnected from their families, which are the foundation of a good society.

They think they are more popular because they have followers on these social meteor sites. Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook are just scams to get you hooked. When I went to college and we left class we either went to another class, the gym, library or cafeteria or hung out on the steps around campus. We had no cell phones. We talked face-to-face, eye-to-eye and expressed our emotions about class, relationships and life. Today students leave class and go right to their cells, everywhere they go. Depression and suicide will only increase because they are caught in the web and imprisoned to their cells. There is no way we were meant to live like this. Our brains are not challenged with critical thinking and we lack common sense conversations. Turn off your cells and liberate your mind.

Antoni Capozello Laurelton

Stavisky must back PAs

Dear Editor:

State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky has been a strong advocate for increased access to healthcare for patients in New York State. However, Assemblymember Pat Fahy’s proposed legislation would be detrimental to the patients of practicing PAs, like me. We urge her not to support it.

The bill in question would make accommodations for out-of-state healthcare workers. It is intended to help with the ongoing healthcare workforce shortage. However, there are other ways to increase access to care with the current healthcare workforce in New York.

Instead, I urge Stavisky, who chairs the committee with jurisdiction over the bill, and Fahy to pass S.5520/A.5012. This legislation would remove administrative barriers to PA practice, allow PAs to continue to be part of the healthcare workforce solution, increase patient access and better address healthcare shortage areas. PAs’ medical knowledge enables us to work alongside physicians and other health professionals to diagnose and treat patients of all ages, in all medical and surgical specialties, and in every setting throughout every region of the state.

There are more than 20,000 PAs licensed in New York State. It is critical that we practice to the full extent of our scope while filling critical workforce gaps where patients need it the most.

Diane Bruessow Middle Village

The writer has been a physician’s assistant since 1993 and works at a practice with multiple locations and patients from across Queens.

Don’t let rabbits breed

Dear Editor:

I take issue with your lead letter of last week, “Let the rabbits be.” When it comes to animals, like the pope once said, don’t breed like rabbits! Without natural predators and no trap-neuter-release method, you will have an overpopulation of rabbits.

Forget about your idyllic setting. Once you

start feeding, you are responsible for their care and welfare. After all, are these rabbits indigenous to their environment, or did someone just dump them there? You worry about cats, what about people, kids who may taunt and or abuse the rabbits when no one is around, especially on Halloween or a cold winter’s day?

That park is in no way a safe place for rabbits — or cats — to live. That’s why there are cat caretakers and rescue people who take care of the feral cats in the same situation as the rabbits. They trap, neuter and release the cats in a given place, their colony, so they won’t overpopulate. And you should do the same for the rabbits. Anybody can throw food to a rabbit, but when it’s 29 degrees, how are they going to keep warm? People wouldn’t treat their own animals like that, would they? So why is it OK for animals that don’t have a safe and warm home?

Joan Silaco Queens Village

Migrant kids strain a school

Dear Editor:

Queens City Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) was furious after getting just six hours’ advance notice from NYC’s Department of Social Services on the placement of 110 migrants in Bayside’s Anchor Inn (“Anchor Inn serves as migrant shelter,” by Sophie Krichevsky, April 20, multiple editions). But that’s nothing compared to the outrage felt by administrators at Bayside’s PS 31, who got only a few hours’ notice to prepare for the registration of newly four dozen nearly arrived migrant children housed at that hotel (“Kids lost in translation,” New York Post, May 24). Staffers “grabbed a Spanish-speaking school crossing guard off the street, cafeteria workers off the food line” and 5-year-old kindergarten kids to help translate at a school with only two “English as a New Language” teachers on its staff, reported the Post, quoting upset staffers and angry parents. Classroom lessons and students’ lunches were disrupted by the confusion.

This huge disconnect between the city’s Departments of Social Services and Education created chaotic consequences that could occur at other Queens schools. For example, will children of migrants now housed at the Kew Motor Inn on Grand Central Parkway in Kew Gardens Hills (New York Post, May 27) be enrolled in nearby PS 164 (138-01 77 Ave.)? If so, is that school properly prepared and staffed to handle them? With 16,000 migrant kids now enrolled in NYC public schools and more expected, all city agencies handling “asylum seekers” must be on the same page.

“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate,” said a prison warden in the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke.” A 56-year-old film problem must not be a reality in 2023 New York. Our city’s agencies should not become sanctuaries for incompetent government officials.

Richard Reif

Gardens Hills

Is the Queensboro FC stadium nixed?

Plans for Jamaica soccer facility reportedly were kicked to the curb

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

The stadium expected at York College in Jamaica for the Queensboro Football Club, a United Soccer League team, seems to have been nixed due to a much larger, rival proposal for one at Willets Point for the New York City Football Club, a Major League Soccer team, sources say.

Hellgatenyc.com, one of the blogs reporting on both soccer teams, said that a shovel hasn’t even touched the ground at the college, while NYCFC has announced it plans to have the “city’s first stadium.”

MLSmultiplex.com, says that NYCFC has grown tired of using Yankee Stadium as a site because of scheduling conflicts with the baseball team. Yankee Enterprises owns NYCFC. The club now is expected to eventually play at a new stadium Mayor Adams recently announced will be built at Willets Point, next to Citi Field.

A spokesperson from QBFC had told the Chronicle that construction was expected in summer 2022 at the CUNY school and that there had been significant progress made with design development, necessary site tests, procurement and environmental reviews.

“We expect to ... open the venue in time for the start of the 2023 USL Championship

season,” said the spokesperson on Jan. 5, 2022.

A second spokesperson reiterated the same message three months later on April 12, without sharing what exact month shovels would hit the ground at York College.

But nothing has been built and blogger Michael Lewis of Front Row Soccer says that as far as he can tell, QBFC itself is dead.

“I haven’t had time to get into the story on how they fell apart,” Lewis told the Chronicle via email. “Whoever is left with the organization hasn’t been forthcoming. To me, they are dead. We took off their section from our website a while ago.”

The 13th season of the USL Championship started on March 11 and will end on Oct. 14.

The 7,500-seat stadium, which was to be situated on a plot of land south of York’s Health and Physical Education building, bounded by 160th Street to the west, Tuskegee Airmen Way to the south and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard to the east, was announced April 27, 2021 by the club owner, Jonathan Krane, and York College President Berenecea Johnson Eanes.

The facility would not only serve as a place for the QBFC to host games and practice, but would have also served as a facility for York’s commencement ceremonies.

This year’s commencement will be at the UBS Arena today, June 1, in Elmont, LI.

The modular stadium would have been a host site for the CUNY Athletic Conference tournament games and other free or ticketed events year-round, according to TFC Stadiums, a stadium and football media outlet.

Anonymous sources told the Chronicle that plans to have a stadium at the school will not move forward, most likely due to the proposal for Willets Point. If those plans go through, the 25,000-seat facility will open by the end of 2027.

When asked about the situation at York College, area elected officials said they have been left in the dark.

The offices of Councilwomen Nantasha Williams (D-St. Albans) and Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) said they have not heard of any developments.

“Last we heard, the original plan for QBFC was to play at the school for five years and give that stadium to York,” said a spokesman for Adams’ office. “We are going to defer to York about what is happening because they were in on the negotiations.”

The school declined to comment.

The USL, QBFC and NYCFC and state Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) were not available for comment. Q

Asylum seekers require processing, shelter facilities and legal services $2B needed by 2024 for migrants

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

Last Wednesday, Councilwoman Nantasha Williams (D-St. Albans) was the lone Queens official in Albany among a delegation of seven councilmembers from differents boroughs seeking state and federal support for the tens of thousands of asylum seekers arriving in the city.

Together the delegation engaged in conversation with the Governor’s Office and state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx), along with other legislators outlining the need for additional resources to welcome, process and situate migrants as they are bused in to their districts.

The state has invested $1 billion to alleviate economic pressures on the city, but more is needed, Williams said.

The city also needs funds for shelter facilities, immigration legal services, affordable housing to ease the burden on the shelter system and for work permits for the migrants, according to the City Council.

The delegation says that the federal government has only provided $30 million, a fraction of the $350 million requested by Mayor Adams’ administration.

Williams, the Council chairwoman of the Committee on Civil and Human Rights, told the Queens Chronicle that the Mayor’s Office estimated that for fiscal year 2024 approximately $2 billion would be needed.

“I think we have five sanctuary shelters in the district,” Williams said of District 27.

While she doesn’t have the numbers at the moment for the capacity for each facility, she does not believe they are at full capacity as of yet. “I started getting new shelters in September. Half of them are new.”

The Anchor Inn on Northern Boulevard in Bayside is just one Queens hotel that has become a shelter for migrants. Queens City Councilmember Nantasha Williams joined several lawmakers from other boroughs on a recent trip to Albany seeking more financial aid to deal with the influx. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN

The councilwoman does not have a specific number for how much it will cost to take care of asylum seekers in her district, but since last fall her office has worked diligently to provide food, winter jackets and more to help the people who

were bused to D27.

“It’s going to fall on the federal government to expedite working papers and to create a comprehensive immigration plan,” the civil and human rights chairwoman said. “In terms of the state and city, we need to make sure the cases are being processed and that people are not missing any type of immigration hearing. Providing that type of legal support is critical to funneling people through the system quickly.”

New York does not have an “endless capacity” to house the migrants as it is already dealing with an affordable housing and homelessness crisis, the councilwoman added.

“Figuring out creative solutions or options for folks to be housed is going to be important as well if we continue with the influx,” she said. “I’m planning on checking in with the providers of shelters to see if they need additional support.”

Williams’ office has already reached out to the city Department of Education as well to help with schooling for the children coming into her district.

The other members of the delegation who went to Albany included Councilmembers Eric Bottcher (D-Manhattan), Shaun Abreu (D-Manhattan), Eric Dinowitz (D-Bronx), Kevin Riley (D-Bronx), Pierina Ana Sanchez (D-Bronx) and Althea Stevens (D-Bronx).

Stevens, a lifetime New Yorker, is proud the city is considered a safe haven but sees the situation as a crisis.

“We cannot do it alone,” Stevens said in a statement. “We came up to Albany to talk with both our downstate and upstate counterparts about the impact of the asylum seeker crisis on the city and how to ease the burden on New York City while maintaining safety and shelter for all New Yorkers, lifelong and new. This is just the start to the conversation.” Q

A rendering of the Queensboro Football Club soccer stadium that was expected to be developed at York College in summer 2022.

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Beloved Ozone Park bakery set to shutter

by Deirdre Bardolf Editor

A baked goods stalwart in Ozone Park is set to close at the end this month, according to community groups.

After rumors circulated that the Oxford Bake Shop on Liberty Avenue was closing, the Ozone Park Residents Block Association said that the building was sold and later that it spoke with the owners who confirmed the shop would close the weekend of June 24th.

The bakery could not be reached for comment.

More than 400 people commented on a post on the block association’s Facebook page, raving about the bakery and expressing sadness over its reported closing.

Many complimented the shop’s cheese Danishes, apple turnovers and crumb cake.

“I owe most of my 250lb body to Oxford,” one commenter joked.

“I will be wasting away immediately after the closing date!”

Others recounted their days working in the bakery, fulfilling duties like filling jelly and cream doughnuts.

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Sam Esposito, president of the block association, said the bakery has been there since 1929.

The Department of State has records for Oxford Bake Shop as early as 1967. The block association is planning a closing ceremony at the site.

The post about the bakery brought record engagement, the group reported, with over 600 shares on Facebook. Q

102nd Pct. serves senior breakfast

The 102nd Precinct brought home the bacon — and the eggs — last week in celebration of Senior Citizens Month.

Officers whipped up breakfast for seniors at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Woodhaven last Thursday.

At right, Officer Edgar Godinez scrambles eggs.

“We would like to thank All Saints Episcopal Church for their hospitality making this a great event,” the precinct wrote on Twitter.

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It also thanked volunteers from the Ozone Park Howard Beach Woodhaven Lions Club and the American Legion for their help.

The Oxford Bake Shop in Ozone Park is said to be closing in late June. GOOGLE MAPS IMAGE

AOC talks asylum, debt deal and more

Protesters make Corona event rowdy at times

by Stephanie G. Meditz Chronicle Contributor

Although protesters shouted over her repeatedly, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens, Bronx) addressed the state of debt limit negotiations, asylum seekers and local projects in Corona last Friday.

With the June 5 deadline for debt limit negotiations looming, the lawmaker informed her constituents about the gravity of a potential default.

If the United States were to reach the debt limit, the government would stop paying bills for randomly selected programs that Congress has already authorized, she said. That could potentially cut funding for essential programs on which everyday citizens rely, such as Medicare and Social Security.

“The consequences of not raising the debt limit are very grave and they are very immediate and they can affect all of us as normal people,” Ocasio-Cortez told a nearly full house at the Corona Arts and Sciences Academy. “This is not a normal thing to be politicized, because it is irresponsible to politicize this.”

In response to Republicans in Congress who called for budget cuts, she proposed to reduce spending on the U.S. military budget.

One protester interrupted the congresswoman — he claimed that, in “the world that she lives in,” she is “trying to go to war against Russia” while proposing to cut military spending.

The individual was escorted out of the meeting, but not before constituents chastised his interruption and called attention to the paper slips that Ocasio-Cortez’s staff had distributed for questions.

When asked to wait their turn to speak, protesters insisted that they are “not going to get a turn.”

Asked by a constituent why President Biden has not used the 14th

Amendment to raise the debt limit without congressional approval, a protester heckled the congresswoman, shouting “Here comes the lie” before she said that the president should use the 14th Amendment.

On Sunday, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reached a tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling for two years and limit nonmilitary spending. The deal would also expand work requirements for food stamps temporarily by raising the current maximum age of 49 to 54 in 2025.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the bill on Wednesday, around the Queens Chronicle’s press time.

Ocasio-Cortez also addressed asylum seekers in the country, although a protester shouted that she is “absent” on “the migrant issue” and demanded that she put “American citizens before migrants.”

He accused the congresswoman of “throwing veterans out of this country” to accommodate migrants, in between arguments with security, who escorted him out of the meeting.

Iraq veteran Ryan Graham told protesters that “immigrants have nothing to do with vets” and urged them to “stop using a red herring.”

Despite that intervention, protesters shouted over speakers through the meeting’s conclusion. They persisted outside the premises, chanting “AOC’s gotta go” with “America First,” “Stop Funding Ukraine” and “Stop Pushing Drag Queen Story Hour” signs in tow.

Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Title 42, which was utilized starting in

March 2020 to curb immigration to protect public health, has been weaponized to support deportation.

She said that, since its expiration on May 11, border crossings have unexpectedly declined.

“Right now, economically, we actually do need an immigrant population,” she said. “This is an environmental issue as well. It is a food justice issue, it is a basic everything issue.”

The congresswoman discussed industries that currently experience labor shortages, such as the large agricultural sector in upstate New York and the hospitality industry, as well as asylees’ desire to work rather than remain in shelters.

Under U.S. law, migrants must wait at least half a year after they file for asylum to receive work authorization.

“Because of that long tail that prevents people from coming and just starting to work right away, we are getting people that are not capable of supporting themselves economically, which then becomes a strain on our shelter system and on housing and other forms of supportive systems,”

she said. “If we just unplug that situation then we will not have the capacity and strain issues that we are presently having.”

She proposed allowing people to work while they wait for their asylum status applications, and said she has worked with the NYC congressional delegation, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams on the issue.

“Covid, on a very core, basic level, fundamentally changed a lot of the foundations of the U.S. economy, from labor to infrastructure and so

on,” she said. “A lot of people say that there’s no room and there’s no capacity; it’s just not true. What we need to do is walk ourselves out of this logic that allowing people to pursue a life in America is somehow an incentive for immigration that is not needed.”

Asked by a constituent about labor protections for undocumented workers, Ocasio-Cortez said that legal obstacles do not make unionization impossible.

She said that, while it is an important first step to provide federal resources to existing organizations, the U.S. should examine why the obstacles exist and reinvent the immigration system.

“Really, what this always is about actually ... [is] expanding a path to citizenship in this country. Period,” she said. “Solutions for the undocumented community, I believe, are always short-term and mid-term, because the long-term goal is to not have an undocumented community

in this country and to ... remove that avenue of exploitation.”

She also informed her constituents about the longer turnaround for passport renewal due to the recent travel boom, as well as new pro-climate tax credits on energy.gov.

Those would allow up to a $7,500 credit for new electronic vehicles, 30 percent credit on residential solar installations or heat pumps and tax deductions for efficient heating, cooling and ventilation in commercial buildings.

Locally, Ocasio-Cortez has secured $663,000 for affordable housing run by Elmcor Housing, $750,000 to open the first STEM preschool at the New York Hall of Science and $3 million to expand the Plaza del Sol community health center.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, with whom OcasioCortez collaborated to fund $13 million to NYC Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst, was in attendance. They plan to invest over $30 million into NYC schools.

They have also secured a permanent location for Chhaya CDC, which provides immigration support and affordable housing access.

Chhaya is turning the building it purchased into a community land trust, meaning that it will be designated for community use if the group were to relocate.

“If there’s any place in the United States of America that shows the promise and the resilience and the prosperity that is generated from a culture that welcomes immigrants, it is New York’s 14th Congressional District, and it’s the Borough of Queens,” Ocasio-Cortez said. Q

“Right now, economically, we actually do need an immigrant population.”

— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave her take on the migrant surge, the debt ceiling and other issues in Corona last Friday. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ

While Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wanted to go through her presentation, some protesters in the crowd, left, wanted to make their own points. Among them was the man being confronted by security at center, who ended up as the second of three people escorted out of the event.

Unions solicit new applicants

Anyone looking to join the Boilermakers union will get to apply soon, but only five spots are opening up and it will be a while before they are filled. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeastern Area, Local Union #5, Zone #5 is recruiting from June 19 through May 20, 2024.

Applications may be obtained from the union office at 24 Van Siclen Ave. in Floral Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Details are available online at neaac.net. One may also call the JATC with questions at (516) 326-2500.

The Finishing Trades Institute of New York seeks to recruit 50 apprentices much quicker, from June 16 to 29. Applications may be obtained from the FTI at 45-15 36 St. in Long Island City, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays during the recruitment. For more information, one may call (718) 937-7440.

Further details about both recruitments, and others, may be found on the internet at dol.ny.gov/apprenticeship/ overview.

— Peter C. Mastrosimone

PS 62 learns trades and grades

— Deirdre Bardolf

Career and College Day at PS 62 in South Richmond Hill last Thursday brought together lawyers, teachers, mechanics, web designers, librarians, police officers, Community Board 9 leaders, retired principals, nurses, college students and many more to speak about their jobs and college experiences. Among the presenters was this editor from the Queens Chronicle, also a Forest Hills resident, seen above taking questions from firstgraders. At far right, nurse Catherine Ames presents. At near right, students check out a Queens College display. Student ambassadors led guests to each class.

NOTICE OF THE START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR ASTORIA HVDC CONVERTER STATION SEGMENT OF THE CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS PROJECT

On or about June 1, 2023, the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project (“CHPE”) intends to begin site preparation and construction on the Astoria HVDC Converter Station in Astoria, Queens. In addition to the construction of the Astoria Converter Station itself, CHPE will construct two temporary laydown yards to be utilized for construction staging, marshalling and storage to support work on the Astoria Converter Station. The initial construction work will involve preparation of the site and temporary laydown yards, followed by phased construction of the Converter Station building and structures. Work activities described above will generally occur during daylight hours to the extent practicable; where nighttime work is needed, noise mitigation measures will be employed as needed to reduce impacts to nearby sensitive receptors.

On May 18, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission approved CHPE’s Environmental Management & Construction Plan (“EM&CP”) for the Project’s Astoria HVDC Converter Station Segment. Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed with Construction letter sent by the New York State Department of Public Service’s Offi ce of Electric, Gas and Water, CHPE will be authorized to commence construction activities for the approved Segment.

CHPE has established a toll-free number for questions regarding the Project, including a complaint resolution plan

for issues arising during construction: 1-800-991-CHPE (2473). Questions or requests for further information can be directed to: publicoutreach@chpexpress.com or by mail to Molly Hollister, WSP USA, One Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10119.

Facility construction falls under the jurisdiction of the Commission, which is responsible for enforcing compliance with environmental and construction conditions, and which may be contacted through Matthew Smith, Offi ce of Electric, Gas and Water, New York State Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223, via telephone at (518) 474-8702 or email at matthew.smith@dps.ny.gov.

Details of the planned work locations, including construction drawings showing in detail the approved Segment, are available on the Project website at: https://chpexpress. com/overview-of-public-documents/environmental-man agement-construction-plan/. The full Commission docket for the Project can be accessed via the Commission’s website at: http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterMan agement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterCaseNo=10 -T-0139.

Paper copies of the EM&CP are available for viewing at the following local document repository: Queens Public Library at Astoria, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102.

College Pt.’s American Legion Post 853 closes

The organization has been active in the neighborhood since WWI

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by Howard Schneider

Not long ago my 70-year-old self was cocky enough to think that I was too smart and cynical to fall for phone scams. My track record was pretty good because, I thought, I had sensitive antennae for swindle calls. And then I discovered that I could be as vulnerable — and gullible — as all the other victims.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 885 has shared its building with the American Legion Post 853 for about five years. GOOGLE MAPS IMAGE

For the first time since the end of World War I, College Point no longer has an American Legion chapter.

Post 853 officially shuttered this week, according to Commander Robert Lewis. Fittingly, its last day was Monday, Memorial Day.

Lewis, who spent four years aboard a ship during the Korean War, is retiring after 33 years heading Post 853; when after three months, none of the branch’s 27 members volunteered to take his place, the decision was made that the post would fold.

The news came as a shock to community members at Sunday’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony, where Parade Commissioner Jennifer Shannon closed the afternoon’s program with the announcement.

Lewis, on the other hand, was not surprised in the slightest, telling the Chronicle that he’d seen this coming for a few years now.

“The membership just kept dropping and dropping — guys are dying off,” he said. “That’s the name of the game. Eventually, they’ll probably all close.”

Indeed, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts have vacated their home buildings and seen their numbers dwindle over the years. According to Kim Cody, president of the Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Civic Association and a member of the Veterans Parade Committee, the Whitestone VFW sold its building about a year ago, and now shares space with the Whitestone American Legion post.

Both Cody and Lewis attributed the declining interest to a generational shift between those who served in Vietnam and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Most of the guys don’t want to join these posts anymore,” said Lewis. “They’re sick and tired of the military.”

Anticipating the end of Post 853, Lewis said he secured lifetime memberships for the remaining 27 veterans. That allows them to join other posts if they so desire.

Though the American Legion is closing its College Point branch, VFW Post 885 — which has shared its space on 14th Road with the American Legion for about five years — is not, and will remain in the building. Q

Recently, I received a call from someone who identified himself as Simon. He claimed to be a Medicare representative who needed to send me a new Medicare card but had to ask a few questions first. These were queries about my health, repeated digging for the name of my primary care physician, and a request for my Medicare ID number. I don’t have a primary care doctor right now because I recently changed my Medicare Advantage Plan. I was somewhat leery during this conversation, but my interlocutor, without breaking a sweat, obtained my Medicare ID number from me.

I became increasingly suspicious after the conversation, so the next day I called Medicare — reluctantly; like everybody else I dread dealing with bureaucracies. But the call went through relatively quickly and the staffer was sympathetic when he told me that a) yesterday’s call was, indeed, Medicare fraud, and b) acquiring my ID number was the crux of Simon’s scheme, because it could be used to illegally bill doctors.

that in such a circumstance, I would have to deal with my Medicare Advantage Plan. As we concluded, I was told that I would receive a new Medicare card and ID number in two weeks. (Simon had promised “his” in two working days.)

The Medicare staffer also encouraged me to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. I was, once more, most unwilling, but I called anyway and, again surprisingly, got through almost immediately to speak to another sympathetic staffer. For the most part he asked the same questions as the Medicare fellow. As we finished our conversation, he advised me to file a report on the relevant FBI website. This time I didn’t follow through — the FBI intimidates me.

Con artists can outfox their victims because they’ve had plenty of practice doing it.

Readers might find it useful to learn why I think I was susceptible to being conned (some of you have doubtless already concluded that I’m merely stupid). The first reason is the “politically correct effect”: although Simon and his “boss” both had what sounded like an Indian accent, I forced myself to ignore the possible risky implications of this because I like to think I don’t deal in bigoted stereotypes.

The staffer took what relevant information I could provide — regrettably, not much — and when I asked what the chances of catching the crooks (there were at least two) were he implied that they weren’t good, but it was important for victims to notify the authorities anyway: The more information the latter had, the better equipped they would be to thwart thugs (in the future). He was less clear, and, I felt, somewhat more ominous, about whether my mistake would come back to hurt me if my ID number was used in a ruse to steal money: he would only say

The second reason is that, being a lawabiding sort, my long-ingrained deference to officialdom kicked in when I at least half-believed that Simon was kosher. Finally, there is what I call the oral surgeon premise. An oral surgeon once told me that he was good at pulling teeth because he did it every day, all day. Simon and his ilk practice their criminal behavior every day, all day (and at night too, probably). And so, if these flimflammers are presented with even a small subterfuge opportunity when people consent to talk to them on the phone, they are of course going to outfox their prey, because they’ve had plenty of practice learning the techniques — finesse, arm-twisting, et al. — to manipulate exploitable possibilities. Simon is an experienced, ruthless professional who can read his would-be victims a lot better than they, no matter how smart (ahem), can interpret him.

I believe this account, this mea culpa, reveals why, in the future, I will hear the ringing of my phone as unnerving noise. Q Howard Schneider is a writer living in Rego Park.

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

Councilmember says healthcare and essential service funding essential Schulman wants to build on success

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) won’t exactly call serving on the City Council fun. But she still wants to keep the job.

“It is rewarding,” she told the Chronicle in an interview last week. “Because you get to help people who may not be close to someone with influence. Or somebody who is having a very difficult time.”

Schulman, elected two years ago, is running again as the city redraws districts following each U.S. Census. She is being challenged in the June 27 Democratic primary by Ethan Felder and Sukhjinder Singh.

Schulman also has been reaching out to meet residents in what will be new parts of District 29 in 2024. She said, if re-elected, her priorities on Jan. 1 will be much the same as they were two years go — and that many come under her purview as chair of the Committee on Health.

“I first ran for office because I felt it was time for a change,” she said. “We have the first female-majority Council, which is amazing. And we have been able to make great strides.” Schulman’s top priority during

her campaign was hospital capacity.

“Queens was the epicenter of Covid, and part of that was that in the last 20 years [Queens] had about 10 hospitals close.”

She disagrees with the thesis that the hospitals closed due to economic viability.

While admitting that initiatives such as tying hospital capacity to land use regulations has been more difficult than she thought it would be, Schulman said the city has made gains.

She cited passage of a doula program — a doula helps pregnant women before, during and after the birth of a baby — for women in underserved communities.

“I’m also excited that we passed the first citywide diabetes reduction bill, which tasks the Department of Health with creating a plan for reducing the incidence and impact of type 2 diabetes,” she said. “I’ve also been talking with [Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan] about doing a public health agenda for the next 10 years that doesn’t rely on crisis management techniques. Covid was crisis management. The polio issue that we had in the water was a crisis issue. Mpox was crisis issue.”

Schulman also said new laws protecting

abortion access and funding were important despite the contention that abortion rights are not in any danger in deep blue New York State. She said it was important to provide for every contingency given that some things needed for women come in from out of state.

“I want to make sure that no matter what

ZIP code somebody lives in, that they have affordable healthcare.”

Schulman also is on the budget committee, which could be said to be a mixed blessing with both difficult economic times —and a June 30 deadline for the new fiscal year.

“We’re trying to make sure essential services, eduction and libraries are funded,” she said. Once again, she said, the finance people with the Council are in disagreement with those in the Adams administration.

“We feel there’s more money than the mayor does,” she said.

Schulman said she wants the Department of Education to devote more funding for the arts and music.

“They’re not mandated,” she said.

Schulman also has backed a bill that would make commercial landlords financially liable for knowingly renting space to illegal marijuana dealers.

As for the immigration crisis, Schulman said the city can’t continue on its present path alone.

“The federal government hasn’t given us the funding we need and the state hasn’t given us any money,” the councilwoman said. “It’s a complex issue — we’re a sanctuary city. We’ve always welcomed immigrants. May grandparents came through Ellis Island. The federal government has to pitch in.” Q

Councilwoman Lynn Schulman said there is lot of work she wants to complete. FILE PHOTO

Forest Hills honors the nation’s fallen

Spectators lined Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills on Sunday for the annual Memorial Day ceremonies and parade organized by American Legion Post 1424 to honor those who have died in the service going back to the Revolutionary War. Above, the JHS 190 Russell Sage School band pays tribute to country’s fallen heroes.

Before there were Navy SEALs, there were underwater warriors like veteran honoree Dr. Anthony Sarro, left. Above, Grand Marshal Joseph Conley, left, and honorees Kevin and Mary Kehoe, and Robert Schnell.

At left, trumpeter Juliet Arua accompanies the presentation of the colors. Above, clockwise from top left, Post 1424 Commander Michael Arcati receives a proclamation signed by Mayor Adams; the NYPD Band and the Juniper Valley Council of the Knights of Columbus from Rego Park commemorate the holiday; and so too do members of the Garden Players youth theater group based in Forest Hills Gardens.

Officers and crew of the USS Wasp, along with guests from the Italian Navy, march along Metropolitan Avenue to cheers.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, left, present the colors. At right, Girl Scout troops join in the commemoration.

A mounted NYPD officer, left, both joins and keeps an eye on the parade and those in attendance, like the group on the right.

Mr. Met, left, doffs his cap during Taps. At right, Boy Scouts pay their respects.

The Scooches, at left, play the national anthem at the start of the preparade ceremonies in front of Post 1424. At right, the FDNY Fire Riders come out to honor the country’s lost sons and daughters.

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON

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Engaging hobbies for senior citizens

The value of hobbies is undeniable. A recent study published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology found that employees who engaged in creative hobbies outside of work were more creative on work projects and had a better attitude on the job, while a separate study published in Psychosomatic Medicine recently reported that individuals who engaged in enjoyable leisure activities had lower blood pressure and a smaller waist circumference.

The myriad benefits of hobbies is good news for seniors, many of whom have ample time for leisure activities. Whether seniors are retired or still working but free from the responsibilities of parenting, the following are some fun and engaging hobbies to fill that free time.

• Cooking: Years spent hustling and bustling through the daily grind of personal and professional obligations might have forced individuals to embrace cooking that emphasized convenience over culinary skill. Now that there’s more time to embrace one’s inner Emeril, seniors can look to cooking classes or take the self-taught route and purchase a new cookbook filled with delicious recipes. A well-cooked homemade meal can provide a sense of accomplishment and affords seniors an opportunity to control the ingredients in the foods they eat, which can be important for individuals with health-related dietary restrictions.

• Writing: Many successful individuals have penned their memoirs after long, notable careers and lives. While individuals needn’t follow suit with the goal of making their memoirs public, writing can be a great way for seniors to document their own lives and the lives of their families.

Interest in genealogy has risen considerably in recent years, as easily accessible websites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com have made it easier than ever for individuals to learn where they came from. Seniors can contextualize the information provided by genealogy websites by writing about their personal experiences and sharing what they know about the lives of their parents, siblings, grandparents and other family members.

• Gardening: Seniors looking for hobbies that get them out in the great outdoors need look no further than their own backyards. Gardening can benefit the body in myriad ways. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, gardening can burn as many calories as working out in the gym. In addition, the MCHS notes that individuals who grow their own fruits and vegetables are more likely to include those foods in their own diets, thus saving them money at the grocery store and also increasing their intake of nutrient-rich foods.

• Swimming: Swimming is an ideal exercise for seniors, as it’s low-impact but still a great way to utilize the entire body. A recent notable study published in the journal Quality of Life Research found that water-based exercise improves older adults’ quality of life and decreases disability. A separate study published several years ago in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that water-based exercise can improve or help to maintain bone health in post-menopausal women.

These are just a few of the many hobbies seniors can pursue as they look for positive and fun ways to spend their free time. P

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Medicare for you: What you need to know

by Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Your health is important and needs to be protected. If you are 65 or older, or have certain disabilities, or EndStage Renal Disease, you can get healthcare coverage through the Medicare program. You’ll get access to healthcare services you need to achieve and maintain good health.

It’s important to review your Medicare coverage options and find an affordable option that meets your healthcare needs.

Medicare coverage options

There are two types of Medicare coverage: traditional or Original Medicare; Medicare Advantage.

Original Medicare helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home healthcare. It also covers: services from doctors and other health care providers; outpatient care;durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other equipment); preventive services (like screenings, certain vaccines and annual wellness visits).

Original Medicare is often referred to as Part A and Part B. You can go to any doctor or hospital, anywhere in the Unit-

ed States, that accepts Medicare. If you have Original Medicare, you can also buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy from a private insurance company. Original Medicare pays for much, but not all, of the cost for covered healthcare services and supplies. A Medigap policy can help pay some of the remaining healthcare costs, such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.

Medicare Advantage bundles your Original Medicare — and usually Medicare prescription drug coverage — into one health insurance plan. If you select Medicare Advantage coverage, you join a plan offered by Medicare-approved private companies.

Each plan can have different rules for how you get services — like referrals to see a specialist. All plans must cover emergency and urgent care, as well as all medically necessary services covered by Original Medicare.

In many cases, you can only use doctors and other providers who are in your plan’s network and service area. Costs for monthly premiums and services vary depending on which plan you join. Some plans may offer some extra benefits that

Original Medicare doesn’t cover — like vision, hearing and dental services.

Whether you choose Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, be sure you have prescription drug coverage. You can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (called a PDP) in addition to Original Medicare. You can also get it by joining a Medicare Advantage plan with Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Did you know you can save money on Medicare costs this year? The Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden signed into law in August 2022, will help you save money on Medicare prescription drug costs and recommended adult vaccines starting this year.

Let’s explore a few of the ways that this new law will lower your Medicare prescription drug costs.

If you: have Medicare prescription drug coverage – you’ll pay nothing outof-pocket for recommended adult vaccines (including the shingles vaccine), which started in January 2023; take insulin covered by your Medicare drug plan – you’ll pay no more than $35 in cost-sharing for a month’s supply of each covered insulin product , which also started in January; take insulin through a

pump covered under Medicare’s durable medical equipment benefit — you’ll pay no more than $35 for a month’s supply starting this July.

Starting in 2025, annual out-ofpocket costs for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage will be capped at $2,000 thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

Medicare savings programs

If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Medicare Saving Programs administered by your state Medicaid program. These programs could help save you money on health and prescription drug costs and reduce your Part B premium. For more information, contact your state Medicaid program or call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask about Medicare Savings Programs.

Medicare is here to help

Having Medicare means you’re getting the healthcare coverage you need to stay safe and healthy. That’s our priority at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We’re here to help you compare Medicare coverage choices and learn about options to help pay for your

Medicare costs.

Please visit Medicare.gov to learn more about Medicare. We encourage you also to access personalized health insurance counseling at no cost. This is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. To find your local SHIP, visit shiphelp.org or call 1-800-MEDICARE. Many SHIPs offer virtual counseling.

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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is an administrator at Social Security Administration Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Showing Hearts, JFK Westfield and Redeeming Light help with improvements Haggerty Park beautified for Hollis families

by Naeisha Rose

Associate Editor

Shelter residents, who are lacking a green space, get to enjoy a beautified Haggerty Park on Jamaica Avenue and 202nd Street in Hollis after volunteers and local groups came together last Thursday to make improvements to the area across the street from their home.

Denise Dixon, the executive director of the Showing Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit located in St. Albans, was happy to help with the project.

“Today we are here at Haggerty Park alongside Westfield and our other community partners, beautifying the park,” Dixon said in a statement on May 25. “We are excited about opportunities for beautification and to build

the community’s morale and to make everyone understand that once you invest in your community you are investing in yourself.”

JFK Westfield is a global developer that has 300,000 square feet of dining and recreational space at JFK Airport and its marketing director, Greg Udchitz, participated in the project as well.

“Westfield, Terminal 8 specifically, is thrilled to be here today to partner with Showing Hearts Foundation to benefit the community,” Udchitz said in a statement. “At URW - we are very committed to giving back to our community. There is a lot on the horizon involving the Queens community and providing opportunities that are not only in reach in New York City but immediately in our neighborhoods.

We are very much committed to not only showing up and contributing where we can but also creating opportunities down the road to bring people into our terminal.”

Jennifer Isaac, head of Redeeming Light, the outreach ministry group at Evangel Temple in Laurelton, was happy to offer resources for the residents at the shelter.

“We are distributing items to those in shelters and I feel that this is important to give back and show that we care about our community and show them that they can rise up above any situation and to give them a paradigm shift in their lives just by someone handing them something with a smile, tell them that we love them and we are here for them no matter what,” Isaac said in a statement. “We love

them and we appreciate being able to come here and we get a great fulfillment seeing the smiles on the peoples’ and the children’s faces that we see every time.”

Shneaqua Williams, the program director for Parkwood Family Residence, the group that runs the shelter, was appreciative of all the help from the different community organizations.

“A lot of families in the shelter get discouraged because of where they are and just showing them that regardless of where they are they are not forgotten,” Williams said in a statement. “There are people here who are willing to help and make sure that they have a safe environment not just for them but for their kids as well.” Q

Glen Oaks will have supermarket again; Fresh Meadows gets another Lidl to open two stores in NE Queens

by Sophie Krichevsky

Associate Editor Northeast Queens residents can gather their shopping bags as deals have been reached for two new supermarkets in the area. Lidl, the German grocery store company, will open two new stores in Northeast Queens in the not-too-distant future, with one in Glen Oaks and another in Fresh Meadows.

The Glen Oaks location will take the place of the former Key Food in the Glen Oaks shopping center, located at 259-01 Union Tpke.

When Key Food closed abruptly in February 2022, community members were left without a supermarket nearby. Since then, Glen Oaks residents have had to make the trip to Food Bazaar in Douglaston or to either of Shop & Shop’s locations in Bay Terrace or Great Neck.

Last December, the Chronicle reported that the Union Turnpike space was expected to remain a supermarket, and had been listed as available for lease. Nick Dries, a real estate agent for the Feil Organization, said at the time that several different companies had expressed interest in the site. Six months later, it seems Lidl came out on top.

“We spent a lot of time thinking about that,” Randall Brisken, Dries’ colleague, said of choosing Lidl to occupy the store.

“We had other offers, and we chose them because we thought they would be best suited to fit the needs of the community. So it’s kind of a win-win situation.”

Brisken declined to comment on what other stores had been in consideration for the site. Though he would not name the terms of the deal precisely, he said the asking price for the 15-year lease was between $30 and $40 per square foot. The store is 34,441 square

feet at the ground level and has 7,038 usable square feet in the basement, a brochure on the Feil Organization website says.

Brisken said the supermarket’s Glen Oaks location will open its doors “sometime in ’24.”

Resident Gene McCarthy was pleased to hear that. “We can hang out for another year — that’s not a big deal,” he told the Chronicle.

The news of the Glen Oaks store, which

was first reported in Commercial Observer last week, comes at a time when Northeast Queens has seen several supermarkets close or change hands. In October 2021, Stop & Shop’s Little Neck location closed; though JMart is slated to take its place, it’s unclear when that will open. And last November, Bayside’s Food Universe closed for a month before reopening as a Key Food, now with a sign saying Key Food Marketplace.

Lidl’s incoming store in Fresh Meadows ought to help fill any remaining void.

The 28,426-square-foot space, located in the Fresh Meadows Place shopping center at 188th Street and Horace Harding Expressway, was home to a Michael’s arts and crafts store until late February. The addition of Lidl in Fresh Meadows will give residents an alternative to the Food Emporium at Hollis Court and Horace Harding Expressway; right now, the only other nearby options are the Key Food locations at 164th Street and 69th Avenue or on the other side of Cunningham Park on 73rd Avenue.

While Joe Byrnes, a real estate agent for Federal Realty, did not respond to a request for comment, the company’s website lists Lidl as an occupant of the shopping center, effectively confirming a report on the agreement from The Real Deal published last week. When the store will open is not clear. Q

Volunteers from the Showing Hearts Foundation, JFK Westfield and Redeeming Light, an outreach ministry group in Laurelton, help ed to beautify Haggerty Park in Hollis last Thursday for shelter families who live across the street from the green space. PHOTOS COURTESY NYS SENATE

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by Jordana Landres

When it comes to challenging rigid structures and narrow perceptions, turning the tables sometimes requires knocking over chairs.

In an often twisted, senseless world in which common sense seems to require a trigger warning, and aging or showing signs of stress under extreme pressure is treated like a character weakness or per-

sonal failure, Oona Brangam-Snell’s spirited rebuke of oppressive systems, hierarchies and ideologies that set people up to fail, then shame them for failing, has never felt more welcome.

By questioning traditional symbols that serve the top at the grievous expense of the bottom and middle, her jacquard subjects lift an elegantly rendered middle finger to it all before turning it into something that transcends limitation instead of reinforcing it. And it all is on display in an exhibit called “Shadowlands” at Mrs., the Maspeth gallery, through June 30.

Merging mass-produced machinewoven fabric with individual hand craftwork, she combines the best parts of each, enhancing the value of both as decorative and functional assets in their own unified right.

A senior designer at high-end textile firm Maharam, Brangam-Snell draws on her expertise in the industry, weaving compelling land and soulscapes that are haunting yet cozy. The tweedy texture of “Lazy Flood” evokes comfortable home furnishings — overstuffed couches, vintage trenchcoats on a hallway hook. Medieval tapestry and grand theater curtain design influence her pieces.

Brangam-Snell first drafts her paintings in gouache. Once they’re machine-loomed, she handapplies embroidery and other touches to create a hybridized effect. The result is a kind of stylistic estuary where brackish styles of the past blend with the freshwater of the new and evolving. Collins Dictionary defines a shadowland as “a land or region of shadows, phantoms, unrealities, or uncertainties.”

Brangam-Snell captures the complex emotions we can experience in response to the frustrations of

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Jon Favreau: Forest Hills’ favorite-son filmmaker

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Charles Favreau was born in the Bronx on Sept. 21, 1942. He graduated Fordham Prep in 1960. He fell in love with 20-yearold Madeleine Balkoff and married her in 1965. They moved to a brand-new 14-story building at 61-20 Grand Central Pkwy. in Forest Hills. They had their only child, son Jonathan, on Oct. 19, 1966. Both worked for the Department of Education as teachers, Madeleine in elementary and Charles in special ed. Things changed when Madeleine passed away from leukemia in December 1978 at age 34.

Jonathan, a gifted child, graduated from The Bronx High School of Science. He went on to Queens College but dropped out, moving to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy. While in Chicago he landed a film role in a

sleeper 1993 hit, “Rudy.” He moved to Los Angeles in 1996; made his breakthrough in “Swingers” and was on this way. His father has since remarried and lives in Forest Hills Gardens.

Favreau's directorial debut was on the 2003 classic “Elf.” He has worked as an actor, director or in production on numerous movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including multiple "Iron Man" and "Spider-Man" films, and remains active in many projects. Q

SPORTS EAT

The 2023 Sports Emmys

by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

The movers and shakers of the television industry came out last Monday to the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Columbus Circle for the 44th annual Sports Emmy Awards.

Queens was well-represented as three nominated broadcasters — Whitestone’s Mike Tirico, Corona’s Kenny Smith and Forest Hills’ Ian Eagle — grew up in “The World’s Borough.”

Tirico was named outstanding studio host, while Smith, who also was in town to promote his new book about the people who have inspired him in his life, “Talk of Champions” (Dutton), won an Emmy for being part of the “Inside the NBA” studio team.

It was hard to hear the winners in the press area at Rose Hall. I ran into Eagle outside of the theater and asked if he won for play-by-play announcing. “No, I was beaten by Mike Breen from Westchester!” Eagle said with a smile. He laughed when I asked him if he would consider taking a page out of recent national politics and demand a recount. “No, that won’t be necessary. There is always next year!” he chuckled.

NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” analyst Cris Collinsworth, who has won more than his share of Emmys, came up short this year as well. Collinsworth told me before the ceremonies he was excited at the prospect of returning to New York for the first time in years to call both a Jets and

BGiants home game this fall.

Collinsworth was an All-Pro receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals; hosted a talk show on Cincinnati’s 50,000-watt radio station, WLW, an d still lives in “the Queen City.” For years, the Bengals were also-rans. Since drafting quarterback Joe Burrow, they have become an elite team. I asked Collinsworth if he is worried about being called a homer in social media, and even traditional media, when he calls a Bengals game. “Absolutely, it is a concern. The funny part is I take a lot of heat in Cincinnati because many Bengals fans think I am rooting against them!”

Bryant Gumbel received the Sports Emmy for Lifetime Achievement. Gumbel has worn a lot of hats in his career including anchoring NBC’s “Today” and doing NFL play-by-play. Since 1995 he has hosted HBO’s investigative sports journalism series, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” One of the show’s correspondents is Douglaston native Mary Carillo.

It is no secret cable television networks have cut back on anything resembling erudite sports journalism. ESPN got rid of such Sunday morning staples as “The Sports Reporters” and “Outside the Lines,” while HBO recently canceled Astoria native Bob Costas’s monthly show, “On the Record.” This is a very unfortunate and shortsighted trend that needs to be reversed. Q

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The childhood home of actor and filmmaker Jon Favreau at 61-20 Grand Central Pkwy. in Forest Hills.

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A one-woman show with new roles for all involved

by Mark Lord qboro contributor Playwright Shawneen Rowe refers

to her grandmother Rosa as “a warrior, the silent but strong type, the silent rock for the family.”

A professional actor most of her life, Rowe has long had the desire to tell stories of her own, and now, thanks to the arrival of Covid, she has done just that, using her grandmother as the focal point of her play, “Crooked Shadows.” It will be presented by City Gate Productions for three performances only, June 2 to 4, at the Broom Tree Theatre in Astoria.

“The pandemic opened the door for me to write,” Rowe said in a telephone interview. “I didn’t have the courage when I was younger.” In fact, she calls writing the “scariest” part of her life in the theater, the activity that makes her feel “most vulnerable.”

In the play, Rowe appears as herself, serving as a narrator-commentator, as well as becoming her grandmother, who passed away in 2000. The story covers events both large and small in Rosa’s life, including the disappearance of her father, which Rowe said “made for a fascinating little mystery,” as well as her struggles with domestic violence and her ultimate survival.

Last year, Rowe was invited to join a writ-

ers’ workshop sponsored by City Gate to work on the play. There she met actor and playwright Erin Layton, a Queens-based artist who was drawn to Rowe’s piece and took on the challenge of directing the play — her first such effort — through its developmental stages.

“It’s been really exciting,” Layton said. “I find the whole task of being a director adaptable to my skills.” And working with Rowe seemed to come naturally.

“She is open to feedback, very flexible. She accepts whatever I offer as truth,” Layton said.

The positive feelings seem to be mutual.

“Erin is an angel sent to me,” Rowe said. “I trust her.”

And Layton’s influence on the play has been impactful.

“The structure has changed,” Rowe said. “It’s tighter, more focused.”

The play is now “more rooted in the voice

of her grandmother,” Layton said.

While this production represents a switching of gears for both Rowe and Layton, it also marks a departure for City Gate, according to the group’s co-founder Thom Harmon.

“It’s the first time we’re doing an original show,” Harmon said, as well as the first time the group will be performing in Astoria.

City Gate, which made its debut via Zoom in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, has been specializing in site-specific offerings, including at an Irish pub in Glendale and a Moose Lodge in Maspeth.

Harmon is very proud of the latest production, saying it has “a special power. It is an immigrant story that will resonate particularly in Queens.”

He admitted, “We’re rolling the dice a little” with this kind of play. “This is something a lot of groups don’t do because it’s risky. Hopefully, our track record will encourage people to take a risk. I’m optimistic.”

Performances of “Crooked Shadows” at Broom Tree Theatre (also known as the Astoria First Presbyterian Church), at 23-35 Broadway in Astoria, will take place on June 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and June 4 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15, with discounts available for groups. For further information, go online to citygateproductions.org. Q

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veryday life. “The Red Roof Fight” shows a woman who appears to be the winner in a scuffle. The visceral urban setting shows a hard-won victory that may not feel like one. Is the struggle internal or external? Is a relentless compulsion to win and be in control a partial loss, the price of prevailing? The line between victory and loss can blur: One bleeds into and exsanguinates the other depending on context, circum-

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stance, mood.

Weighty visual solidity balances the industrial with the ethereal in “Shadowlands.” It’s a realm that emphasizes mastery over chaos and the ability to laugh while in the midst of it, the underpinnings of resilience. “Synergy in the Hellmouth” and “Cowgirl’s Jailbreak” feature central figures transcending adversity.

The artist’s irreverent sense of humor punctuates the latter. A woman levitates high above uniform houses brandishing a lasso. Below, a fish dangles by its empty eye socket on a clothesline: a profound, unnerving distress allegory.

“Place Plants Took Back (Blue)” depicts growth overcoming restriction. Daisies push out like floral studs — new thoughts and perspectives blossoming into consciousness, a reclamation of sanity to replace an overgrowth of surveillance, waste and abuse of human rights and the environment?

More whimsical touches add levity to portrayals of predicament in “Shadowlands.” In “Lazy Flood,” a group congregates in curiously low-rising “floodwaters,” cheerfully wading while having a friendly

communal smoke. The puff from one playfully dot-splotches the image in bubble gum pink. “Sulker at Home” shows a character in seclusion from the rush of the outside world, sporting a luxuriant turquoise teal beard that falls gracefully from the

canvas surface in a form of soft-fiber relief.

With keen perception and acute skill, Brangam-Snell’s “Shadowlands” sheds light on alternate realities and possibilities where no two components are ever truly disparate, just underutilized.

Shawneen Rowe, left, wrote and stars in “Crooked Shadows,” directed by Erin Layton and running for three shows only, June 2 to 4 in Astoria. COURTESY PHOTOS

A detail of “Sulker at Home,” left, shows the texture most evident in close-ups of Oona Brangam-Snell’s work. At right is “Cowgirl’s Jailbreak.” On the cover: A close-up view of “Place Plants Took Back (Blue)” and the full piece. PHOTOS BY JORDANA LANDRES

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Store Front for Rent

Howard Beach, Crossbay Blvd. 1,080 sqft, $4,800 per mo.; 1,200 sqft, $5,000 per mo. Connexion Real Estate, 718-845-1136

Furn.Rm.For Rent

Howard Beach Furnished Room for rent: $250 per weekw/pvt bathroom. Males only. Gas and electric, Wi-Fi all included. Close to shopping, trans & JFK airport. Contact 347-447-1336. Call or text.

Houses For Sale

OLD BETHPAGE

Multi-Generational 3,400 sf Hi-Ranch, Legal Mother/ Daughter w/permits. 5 BRs, 3 ½ baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry areas, ductless A/C. Mother-in-Law Suite on ground floor w/side entrance. Completely Renov on 10,000 sf park-like property. Excellent schools. Near all major hwys & LIRR. Must see this beautiful family home!

Go to: One KeyMLS.com & enter MLSID 3463624 for photos.

Contact Real Estate Agent @ 516-808-1424

Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, 40x100, Hi-Ranch, unique 5 BRs, 2 full baths, 3 BRs, 1 bath, top flr & 2 BRs on walk-in level, new kit, HW flrs & new baths. Cement & pavers front & back. Full 1 car gar, sep ent to walk-in. Reduced $965K. Connexion Real Estate, 718-845-1136

Open House

Howard Beach/Lindenwood / Fairfield Arms, Sat 6/3, 11am-1pm, 151-20 88 St. (High-Rise). Meet Agent Pam in the lobby. Unit 4C-Lg 2 BR, 2 baths. Reduced $219K. Unit 2D, 2 BRs converted to 3 BRs, 2 full baths. Reduced $225K. Unit 5D, 2 BR, 2 baths, needs TLC, 5th fl. Reduced $225K. Connexion Real Estate, 718-845-1136

Janet

Brown,

Esq., Referee CARC190

Notice of Formation of FRAFFA LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/16/2023. Offi ce 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: FRAFFA LLC, 128-01 109TH AVENUE, OZONE PARK, NY 11420. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

GSJL LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 05/05/23.

Offi ce: 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, 69-20 60th Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 718890/2020 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CAPTION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, -against- ROSHNEE DHANRAJ, DANA DHANRAJ, AMAYA DHANRAJ, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT RAMESHWAR DHANRAJ, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (QUEENS), MADISON RESOURCES, LTD., MORTGAGE ELECTRONICS REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A., NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, SAMIL PERSAUD, ALANA JAIKRAN, SHAWNDELL RIVERS, CHANTELL JOHNSON, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs, Dana Dhanraj, and Amaya Dhanraj: This Notice is to inform you that you have been substituted as party Defendants into a foreclosure action, in place of the Decedent Rameshwar Dhanraj, and that the Caption has been amended to reflect this change. You are not required to serve an answer as the Decedent has already defaulted, and any answer served will be rejected as precluded by law. No action is necessary on your part. The sole purpose of this Notice is to inform you that the caption has been amended to include your name(s) as a matter of law, and that you may be given additional notice of further developments in this case, as required by law. Plaintiff is not seeking a deficiency judgment against you. You are merely being named by virtue of being possible heirs to the Decedent, and as such are entitled to notice of these proceedings. These proceedings concern ONLY the Property known as: 116-17 139TH ST, QUEENS, NY 11436, KNUCKLES, KOMOSINSKI & MANFRO, LLP. By:

ALEX ZAMENHOF ALEX ZAMENHOF, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff

Howard Beach/Lindenwood. Sun 6/4, 12:30-3pm, 151-14 80 St. Brick attached 2 fam, great investment property. Walk-in fin bsmnt w/door to yard. 1st fl has 2 BR, 1 bath apt w/terr. 2nd fl has 1 BR, 1 bath apt w/terr. A must see! Reduced $978K. Connexion Real Estate, 718-845-1136

Wantagh, Sat 6/3 & Sun 6/4, 10am-1pm, 969 Douglas Ave. Expanded Ranch, corner lot, 67’x100’. Move-in-cond, 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, HW fls, att gar, CAC central vac. Reduced $699,999, Connexion Real Estate, 718-845-1136

Office For Rent

Howard Beach, small office for rent. $800/mo. Call Owner Vito, 718-738-2300

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT QUEENS COUNTY MOREQUITY, INC., Plaintiff against CENTENNIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 29, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the steps of Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 on June 23, 2023 at 12:15 PM. Premises known as 158-11 96th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Block 14166 Lot 55. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $356,888.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 705317/2021 f/k/a 12717/2009. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 11th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Referee will only accept a certified bank check made payable to the referee. Autrey Glen Johnson, Esq., Referee 2296-002975

Notice of Formation of GWG3 CREATIVE LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/03/2023. Offi ce 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 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 3965 52ND ST, APT 2D, WOODSIDE, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

JAMAICA WDY LLC, Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 05/01/2023. Offi ce 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, 92-01 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421. Reg Agent: Suhail Sitaf, 3 Windsor Drive, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007WM1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. SABRINA EDERY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANN LEWITINN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 25, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the outside steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., premises known as 1352 Dickens Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. 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, Block 15665 and Lot 38. Approximate amount of judgment is $905,788.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # 703799/2021. The Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s COVID-19 policies concerning public auctions of foreclosed properties. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure’s Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website. Austin

I. Idehen, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

151-24 Beaver Rd LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/19/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 134-04 97th Ave., South Richmond Hill, NY 11419. General Purpose

2 Lee’s Development LLC

fi led w/ SSNY on 4/13/23.

Offi ce: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 18-14 129th St., College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: any lawful.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO. 714704/2021 Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Property: 34-21 100TH STREET CORONA, NY 11368 Block: 1734 Lot: 40 WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff, v. MANUEL PEREZ; ROSA ASITIMBAY; PEDRO CARDONA, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to Plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA); COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK SOCIAL SERVICES DISTRICT; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY VIRTUE OF UNPAID TAXES OR LIENS OF PEDRO CARDONA; JUAN PEREZ AS “JOHN DOE #1”; MERCY PEREZ AS “JOHN DOE #2”; “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fi ctitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the Complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a defi ciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $593,600.00 and interest, recorded on June 07, 2006, in Instrument Number 2006000315804, of the Public Records of QUEENS County, New York., covering premises known as 34-21 100TH STREET, CORONA, NY 11368. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fi led this foreclosure proceeding against you and fi ling the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING

A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: May 9, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC By: Ankit Mehta, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, NY 11590 Tel: (516) 280-7675 Fax: (516) 280-7674

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE3, Plaintiff, -againstWaveny Alexander aka Waveny Agath Alexander aka Waveny A. Alexander individually, Administrator and Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Tina Alexander, Shaneza Alexander, Tyrone Alexander individually and as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Jael Alexander individually and as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, John Alexander individually and as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Dorell Alexander individually and as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Oneal C. Alexander individually and as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Egbert B. Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Terrence Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Brent Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Hazel Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Michelle Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Teshina Jade Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Anthony Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Eon Shane Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander, Delon Alexander as Heir to the Estate of Egbert Alexander and Egbert Alexander’s, unknown heirs-at-law, nextof-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Adverlight Collections, Inc., Criminal Court of the City of New York, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, United States of America, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of AmericaInternal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Cavalry SPV I LLC, LR Credit 10, LLC, Defendants. Index No.: 703843/2021 Filed: May 19, 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $491,200.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Queens on June 17, 2005 in CRFN 2005000350105 covering premises known as 146-45 181st Street, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York May 18, 2023

Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP

/s/BY: Linda P. Manfredi, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-065730-F00

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX #711756/2022 Original fi led with Clerk 4/27/2023 Plaintiff Designates Queens County as the Place of Trial The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Queens County Premises: 15135 84th Street, Unit 3M, Howard Beach, NY 11414 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, -against- MARYANN MORAN, if living, and if he/ she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BUILDERS APARTMENT CORPORATION CONDOMINIUM, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE HERITAGE SOUTH CONDOMINIUM; MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fi ctitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being fi led pursuant to an Order of the Court dated April 14, 2023. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Tracy A. Catapano-Fox, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered April 19, 2023 and fi led with the complaint and other papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Offi ce. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Offi ce of the City Register of the City of New York on October 21, 2005 at Instrument #2005000589292, covering premises k/a 151-35 84th Street, Unit 3M, Howard Beach, NY 11414 a/k/a Block 11431, Lot 4312. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fi led this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.Dated: Uniondale, New York, April 26, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: George J. Weissinger, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff. 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 516-699-8902 #100422

NBA Rohit LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/20/2023.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Bhagwandeen Rohit, Abbigale Rohit, Nadiya Rohit, 9733-110th St., South Richmond Hill, NY 11419.

General Purpose

Notice of Formation of PARADIES LAGARDERE @ JFK T4 (F&B), LLC Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/17/23. Offi ce location: Queens County. Princ. offi ce of LLC: 2849 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Queens Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 718865/2019 Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper Plaintiff, vs Cheryl Scott As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, Ilyas Scott As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Valerie R. Scott As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, Artemus Scott, Jr. As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, Wahjeeda Scott As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, Unknown Heirs As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, TIAA F.S.B. FKA Everbank, City Register Of The City Of New York, Queens County, New York City Environmental Control Board, Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., Citibank (South Dakota) N.A., Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, LVNV Funding LLC APO Chase Bank USA N.A., New York City Parking Violations Bureau, John Doe (Those Unknown Tenants, Occupants, Persons Or Corporations Or Their Heirs, Distributees, Executors, Administrators, Trustees, Guardians, Assignees, Creditors Or Successors Claiming An Interest In The Mortgaged Premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 516 Beach 72nd Street Arverne, NY 11692

To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. To Ilyas Scott As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, and the Unknown Heirs As Heir To The Estate Of Artemus Scott, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Phillip Hom of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Third day of May, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, in the City of Long Island City. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage dated November 1, 2006, upon the premises described below, executed by Artemus Scott (who died on September 26, 2018, a resident of the county of Queens, State of New York) to secure the sum of $163,000.00. The Mortgage was recorded at CRFN 2006000661193 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on November 30, 2006. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 7, 2007 and recorded on November 19, 2007, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2007000576303. The Filed: Queens County Clerk 10/28/2022 08:49 AM Index NO. 718865/2019 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 74 Received NYSCEF: 10/28/2022 mortgage was subsequently modified on June 20, 2017. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 28, 2020 and recorded on October 5, 2020, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 20200002770317. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed June 19, 2020 and recorded on October 5, 2020, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2020000270318; The property in question is described as follows: 516 BEACH 72ND STREET, ARVERNE, NY 11692. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 26, 2023 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 76627

Notice of Formation of SASSON CONSTRUCTION LLC

Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/05/2023. Offi ce 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: ILAN SASSON, 69-25 MANSE STREET, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Zhengbo

Huang Excelsior, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Dept. of State: 11/14/22. Offi ce location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Zhengbo Huang, 40-28 College Point Blvd., Unit 1801, Flushing, NY 11354, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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