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South Queens residents flock to Howard Beach for Relay for Life PAGE 14 Area residents raised about $150,000 for the American Cancer Society during the fourth annual relay.

REMEMBERING RAY PS 65 honors firefighter who died on 9/11

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Too few students are graduating, state says Ed Dept. report says 65 percent of Queens pupils graduate on time by Anna Gustafson Senior Editor

ore Queens students graduated in 2011 than ever before, though 35 percent of the borough’s pupils are still not donning a cap and gown within four years of entering high school, according to data released by the state Education Department this week. Statewide, 74 percent of students who started ninth grade in 2007 graduated by June 2011, up slightly from the 73.4 percent of those entering high school in 2006 and graduating by 2010. About 60.9 percent of students citywide graduated within four years in 2011, a minute decrease from the 61 percent who did the same the previous year. “New York’s overall graduation rate has improved, but nearly a quarter of our students still don’t graduate after four years,” Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch said after the data was released on Monday. “And too many of those students who do graduate aren’t ready for college or careers.” In Queens, 13,126 of the 20,206 students who began high school in 2007 graduated by June 2011 — 65 percent. About 57.2 percent of students, and 88 percent of the graduates, earned a Regents diploma Tisch took a more pessimistic view of the data than her counterparts in the city, including Mayor Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor

Mayor Bloomberg said he was pleased with a report released by the state this week that documents students graduating at higher numbers than in previous years, though the percentage of pupils who graduated after four years in June dropped slightly from last year. IMAGE COURTESY CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Dennis Walcott. “These numbers make clear that we need to continue to pursue aggressive reforms in our schools, including a new, richer curriculum and implementation of the new teacher

evaluation law in districts across the state,” Tisch said, referencing changes to annual assessments of teachers that place more of an emphasis on standardized test scores. Bloomberg and Walcott painted a rosier

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picture, saying that while the four-year rate was 60.9 percent last June, it grew to about 65 percent for students who graduated by August. The two city leaders also noted that 55.7 percent of graduates earned a Regents diploma in 2011, compared to 51.3 percent in 2010. “More students are succeeding in our schools than ever before,” Bloomberg said at a press conference on Monday. “When our administration began, schools hadn’t seen significant increases in their graduation rates in more than a decade. Yet, through our strategies to improve education, we’ve steadily improved graduation rates and student achievement for the 10th consecutive year.” Parents and educators said they worry graduation rates will drop next year because, beginning this school year, students no longer can opt for the less-demanding local diploma and must pass rigorous tests to receive the Regents diploma. About 10 percent of the city’s graduates typically receive a local diploma. Parents said they are concerned city officials could use the new, more damaging numbers to close schools that typically outperform their peers across the borough, and city — such as Bayside High School in school District 26, which covers schools in northern Queens. “District 26 is the only district in New York City that is not a ‘district in need of improvement,’” Queens High School Council continued on page 42

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Remembering Ray York at Ozone Park’s PS 65 Hundreds gather to honor firefighter who died responding to 9/11 attack by Anna Gustafson

he loved kids,” York said at the the school’s annual “Ray York Day,” Standing at the periphery of the which honors the Howard Beach festivities at PS 65 in Ozone Park native and veteran firefighter who last Friday, Raymond York Sr. died after rushing to the World Trade Center on watched as hunSept. 11, 2001, dreds of children arriving just before streamed past him, the second tower laughing as they collapsed. downed cotton PS 65 was candy and danced named the Rayaround a f ire mond York Eletruck. mentary School in As they jumped, 2003 and has since bantered and tumheld annual activibled with the ties in remementhusiasm that brance of the fireonly elementary f ighter, who school students can so easily Ray York Jr. is annually honored worked at Engine FILE PHOTO Co. 285 in Ozone muster, they smiled at PS 65. Park and who was and waved at York, who knew that if his son was alive, a beloved figure at PS 65. “Ray did so much for the kids he no doubt would have been running around with the pupils, enter- that we wanted to name our school taining them as he had done count- after him,” said Ray McNamara, who was good friends with York less times throughout his life. “Ray would have loved this — and who, along with his wife, Senior Editor

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Ray York Sr., third from right, and Dee York, to his left, gathered with PS 65 Principal Rafael Morales, far left, and members of Engine 285 in Ozone Park PHOTO BY ANNA GUSTAFSON for the school’s annual “Ray York Day.” “We don’t want the memory of him to ever go away,” PS 65 Principal Rafael Morales said. PTA President Jaime Barresi agreed.

“The kids, the parents, everyone came out to celebrate that we’re so honored to have this name,” Barresi said, in reference to the school Q being named after York.

No convention center? No tears CB 10 says guv’s news was surprising, not upsetting by Anna Gustafson Senior Editor

“One thing is certain — certain is not the word we use when talking about Aqueduct,” Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton said at the group’s meeting last Thursday night, garnering loud chuckles from members who said they were surprised, but nowhere near crestfallen, by Gov. Cuomo’s recent announcement that the country’s largest convention center may no longer be built in South Ozone Park. Cuomo said in a radio interview with former Gov. Paterson about two weeks ago that talks between his office and Genting, which runs the Resorts World New York Casino at Aqueduct, to fund and operate a $4 billion, 3.8-million-square-foot convention center had fallen through. While Genting is no longer definitely constructing the center, the company did say it plans to compete in the state’s bid process for a convention site — as have such Las Vegas-based companies as Caesars Entertainment Corporation, MGM and Sands.

CB 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton said residents will not shed any tears over the lack of a convention PHOTO BY ANNA GUSTAFSON center. Cuomo first announced in his State of the State address in January that he wanted the massive facility built in Queens. Braton said at last week’s meeting that while the news was a shock to the community, “I don’t think anybody will cry all night because we won’t have the largest convention center.” The chairwoman also empha-

sized that residents should not worry about Genting abandoning the casino at Aqueduct because plans for a center may not come to fruition, noting that the company has a 30-year commitment to operate video lottery terminals at the South Ozone Park site. “We want to continue to bring more jobs and bring quality entertainment here,” Resorts World spokesman Patrick Jenkins said at the meeting. Pat McCabe, chief of staff to state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (DHoward Beach), told board members that the senator is in “constant contact” with the governor’s office and Genting executives about the center. Addabbo has said he hopes to still have a convention center in Queens, especially one in South Ozone Park. Others in Queens, including state Sen. Jose Peralta (DJackson Heights), have said a convention center should be built at Willets Point. In other meeting news, Capt. Thomas Pascale, the commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, warned residents they are “going to see an increase in grand

larceny” during the summer months. “We have bank branches on Crossbay where people have installed skimmers — which means they install a camera and pick up your pin number,” Pascale said. “It’s unbelievable the amount of damage that’s done.” Pascale said the crooks often install the skimmers just before the weekend and remove them before they are detected. He noted that putting their hands over the pin pad while typing often shields the code from prying eyes. The captain also said thieves are hitting South Queens in the early morning hours — usually around 4 a.m. — and stealing car rims. He said the problem is especially prevalent in Howard Beach, Lindenwood and Ozone Park, and the criminals typically target 2011 and 2012 Maximas, Accords and Camrys. “We know they mainly hit midweek and usually on a rainy night,” Pascale said. “People can get wheel locks from their dealership. You should be parked in a Q well-lit spot, too.”

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State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) is urging Gov. Cuomo to support a convention center at Willets Point, now that talks to build such a facility at Aqueduct in South Ozone Park have not borne fruit. Cuomo admitted about two weeks ago that Genting, which operates the racino at Aqueduct, will no longer definitely fund and run the country’s largest convention center in Queens, as he had proposed in his State of the State address in January. “Fortunately, there is another viable venue in Queens that, I hope you will agree, has signifcant advantages over the other locations reportedly under consideration elsewhere in the city,” Peralta wrote in a June 12 letter to Cuomo. “That site is Willets Point.” The senator pointed out the proximity of Citi Field, the National Tennis Center and Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and said visitors could explore the borough’s numerous nearby restaurants. “Whether by plane, train, bus or automobile, you can get to Willets Point relatively easily from anywhere Q in the world,” Peralta wrote.

helped to organize Friday’s festivities. “He used to dress up as Clifford the Big Red Dog for the school’s book fair, and all the kids would climb all over him.” York’s wife, Joan, said Friday’s event, which included inflatable rides, food and face-painting, was “so fitting” for her late husband. “He had such a gift with kids,” said York, who had four children with her husband. “When I see the kids, and they tell me what a hero Ray is, I tell them they can be that too. If somebody is being bullied, for example, they can come to their aid.” Dee York, Ray’s mother, too said that children can best honor her son by trying to help others. “He always wanted to do something helping people,” she said. “That’s why he became a f irefighter.” Many of the school’s educators, parents and students said they hope to continue the tradition of “Ray York Day” far into the future.

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In Howard Beach, a haven of flowers For Sal D’Angelo, the best place in the world is just outside his door by Anna Gustafson Senior Editor

Sal D’Angelo takes a deep breath, exhales and smiles as he surveys the land in Howard Beach that he has meticulously tended to for more than two decades. He begins to walk, reaching out his hands worn by countless hours of gardening to touch some of the hundreds of flowers — the purple pompoms, the daisies stretching towards the sun, and those which he knows only by the nicknames he has given them — that make him lucky enough to have his favorite place in the

Sal D’Angelo takes care of hundreds of flowers in his yard, including these daisies.

world be just outside his door. Here, on 164th Avenue near 83rd Street, D’Angelo, 82, has learned there is nothing better than spending his mornings outside, making the world a little better than it was. “It’s very relaxing,” D’Angelo said. “And a scene like this — you won’t find anywhere. I love it here.” When D’Angelo moved with his wife of 58 years, Ann, to the house 23 years ago, it was quite a different scene. True, there was a small garden, though D’Angelo said it was “nothing like what’s here now,” and 83rd Street was a jungle of weeds. “The weeds went up to here,” D’Angelo said, pointing to his waist. “And they went from my house to 165th Street. I found out who owned the property, which was the city, and contacted them. They told me they’d make a road.” The city kept its promise, and little by little, D’Angelo — who served in the Army in the 1950s, worked in construction for his career and is now retired — made sure his neck of the woods in Howard Beach was something to be proud of. He helped to persuade the city to install street lights around the area, as well as post stop signs. And, over the past 23 years, he has spent

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Vote Lancman for Congress n today’s hyper-partisan political atmosphere, Queens needs a fighter in Congress, someone who can stand up to the Republican obstructionism that has blocked so many measures necessary to help the United States regain its financial footing and standing in the world after the disaster of the Bush administration. The ability to get along well with opposing legislators is nice in theory, but simply not possible in today’s House of Representatives, with its hard-line right-wing leadership. What’s needed is a policy wonk who won’t back down when facing off against the Tea Party caucus pulling the Republican strings. In the new 6th Congressional District, that candidate is Rory Lancman, the state assemblyman from Fresh Meadows. Lancman’s serious opponents in the June 26 Democratic Primary, Assemblywoman Grace Meng, the party leadership’s choice, and City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, are each making a strong run. But neither brings the experience, knowledge of policy or force of will to the table that Lancman does. The other candidate, Dr. Robert Mittman of Bayside, is a political newcomer who should seek a lower office first, if he’s not running just to attract more attention, as self-employed professionals sometimes do. Who do you want opposing Whitestone Republican Dan Halloran, the presumptive GOP nominee, in debates on the future of the

country? Lancman. He’ll be the best advocate for raising taxes on the rich, which is needed to bring the budget back into balance, and many other weighty policy questions. He’ll support strong measures to prevent another terrorist attack here and also take a proper hard line on the Middle East, where supporting Israel and preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon by any means necessary are absolutely essential. He’s held about a dozen different policy-related press conferences in Queens during the campaign. Meng may be easier to work with than Lancman, giving her the potential to bring opposing lawmakers together, but that can’t happen while Middle America keeps sending rightists to the House. So her best quality would go untapped. And when we asked what her main issues are, her answer was that she hadn’t been planning a run for the last two years — as we all know Lancman has. She had no answer, but anyone who keeps up with the news should. Crowley is simply not ready for federal office, and we were turned off when PBA President Pat Lynch had to feed her an answer on a key subject during a press event they held together. Lancman knows the issues in great detail and can think on his feet. He supports the working man and woman. He’ll protect Social Security and Medicare. We’re proud to endorse Rory Lancman in the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District.

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Great letters! Dear Editor: Your May 31 Letters section was one of the more uplifting reads in some time. It was devoid of letters from our local 1 Percent wannabes railing against those such as the 99 Percent; the very people, ironically, who are standing up for them and the middle class. Also absent were the antis: anti-government, anti-unions, anti-Social Security, antiMedicare, anti-Medicaid — or basically anti anything which would aid the needy — letters by the greedy citing what they refer to as “values.” What the section did contain were three letters that made one feel that there are still some out there with a sense of reality, empathy and morality. David Beroff championed the advancement of wind and renewable sources of energy while condemning oil subsidies, Anthony Pilla pointed out the hypocrisy of the Tea Party and cited the unalienable rights of gays, and Richard Reif denounced the NRA and the power it wields in politics. How comforting to see that there are still Americans of decency, who are not willing to see their country sink to some third world oligarchy where the 1 Percent rule over the 99 Percent, including our local 1 Percent make believers. That is the essence of the much abused term “Patriotism.” Shana Rhodes Bayside © Copyright 2012 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc. at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, N.Y. 11374-7769.

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NYPD must seek terrorists Dear Editor: Given that it may be unfair to some innocent bystanders, the threat by Muslim extremists to destroy us means we cannot afford not to seek out potential terrorists where they may be lurking, even if means concentrating attention on Mosques (“Kelly talks policy and politics,” June 7). It is truly an affront to be spied upon and be suspected of some unknown offense, or potential one, if you are an innocent respectable totally dedicated American citizen! “Why? Why? Why me? I’ve done nothing!” Unfortunately, certain members of the Muslim religion, based on their religious faith, have declared war on Americans. Numerous attempts, both aborted and performed, have been planned by Muslims to kill innocent Americans, many of them right here in our own land. Where should the security authorities look for potential terrorists who have threatened us? Among Eskimos? If an actual or potential perpetrator hides among his innocent peers, as we know they are

Jeffries for 8th CD o matter who wins the June 26 Democratic primary for the new 8th Congressional District, which includes Howard Beach, Lindenwood and some of Ozone Park, it won’t be someone from Queens. Voters should at least make sure it won’t be someone who will work against the interests of all rightthinking people in Queens, not to mention Brooklyn, where the candidates live. Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, a fine lawmaker with a solid background, is facing Councilman Charles Barron, the old Black Panther. He’s the reverse racist who once said, regarding slavery reparations, that he wanted to slap a random white person just for his own mental health. Jeffries has good ideas on jobs, education, housing and more. Barron is a nut. Whoever wins the primary wins the seat in the fall. It’s an easy call. Vote Jeffries.

wont to do, how can we fault our government protectors for seeking them out? Just as Willy Sutton said when asked why he robs banks, “That’s where the money is.” So is it not sensible to seek potential Muslim enemies where Muslims gather, even if it is in a house of worship? As my late mom said, “Better safe than sorry!” (Especially given the availability today of weapons of mass destruction.) Dave Shlakman Howard Beach

Cut back the Council Dear Editor: Your recent story about the proposed closing of firehouses included the usual comments by the local pandering politicians claiming they should stay open (“Pols: Save Engine 294 and save lives,” May 31, multiple editions). For example, you quoted City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) saying that “there are too many lives in this community that depend on 294.” Even better was the quote from state Sen.

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Dear Editor: I must reply to the comment by Christina Serilla in her letter “Respect the faith” (May 24) saying that John Amato must know nothing about the Catholic religion by suggesting in his April 26 letter that priests marry. All religions, with the exception of Catholicism and Theravada Buddhism, allow their clergy to marry. Roman Catholic priests were allowed to marry until the year 1139 because of economics. The issue was that priests who married left church property to their children as part of their inheritances. Also, there was the great cost of paying for a priest’s spouse and children rather than a single priest. Furthermore, in the Middle Ages, sex was thought by the church as being a distraction from God. Yet, though Jesus was single, he chose some married men to be part of his group of 12 apostles. Unless the Vatican still believes any kind of sex is sinful, they should give spiritual men the choice of marrying or not. A. Fava Forest Hills

Voters back benefit cuts Dear Editor: Voters in the United States are in revolt against above-average public union worker benefits. Last week, Wisconsin voters voted to retain Gov. Scott Walker by a greater margin than when he was first elected. They realized that Walker was able to retain services, avoid layoffs and not increase taxes by bringing public worker benefits closer to that of the private sector. Even 37 percent of union households voted for Walker. In other elections, voters in San Diego and San Jose voted by 66 percent and 70 percent to decrease public worker pensions. During the last decade, increased pension costs resulted in services being cut so the voters reacted in a rational manner. Here in New York, Gov. Cuomo has come out in favor of reducing retirement benefits for new state employees. It is a start but more reform is needed. The far left is claiming that all this is an attack on the middle class. However, they have not justified why public workers deserve greater compensation packages than those in the private sector. We are not in the 20th century anymore. Welcome to the new millennium. Lenny Rodin Forest Hills

Con center con Dear Editor: There is something seriously missing with New York City and State officials when it comes to convention centers (“In boro, loss of center raises many questions,” June 7). Several years ago The Brookings Institution issued a report (“Report Finds a Glut in Space For Meetings”), that raised serious issues about convention space. The report stated: “You’ve got cities around the country building new or expanded convention space at a very rapid rate in a market that is already glutted and over,” and, “In an environment where every major center around the country is sharply discounting rental rates or giving space away and throwing in incentives, the likelihood of any succeeding is remarkably thin.” It also pointed out there was a decline in attendance, I suspect due to the use of the internet, in buying and the opening of facilities near the large corporations’ buying offices. Were the above in and of itself not enough to suggest the foolishness of the “world’s largest convention center,” reference must be made to the Javits Center on the West Side of Manhattan, which, while structurally sound, is currently undergoing an extensive taxpayer-funded $1.4 billion renovation, purportedly to make it more competitive. The idea is to then demolish Javits when this new “super” center is completed. Presumably this valuable tract of land will then be turned over to fat cat real estate mogul friends of far too many myopic politicians in this state. There is even more. At the end of the day conventioneers also want to be where the action is. That is Manhattan, not the boondocks of Aqueduct and not Willets Point. As to Willets Point, there is also talk of a 1,000-room hotel, this in an area choked with congestion and the Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway and Northern Boulevard traffic arteries, which are incapable of being expanded. The claim that it will bring jobs to Queens is nonsense. Queens is part of New York City and State, and it would be illegal to limit jobs to Queens residents or give them priorities — particularly since it will be city and state taxpayer dollars that will undoubtedly subsidize directly or indirectly the developers. The public should question why a proposed convention center is tied to a gambling casino and the huge sums of money floating around to buy political support. The Brennan Center for Justice, a public interest law center at the NYU School of Law, rated the New York State Legislature the worst in the nation. What the people of this city and state need, is a functioning Legislature and governor who do not believe their only constituents are special interests. What we do not need is another convention center, albeit a useless one. Benjamin M. Haber Flushing

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Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who said, “You would think in the billions of dollars that make up the city budget they could find some money to save firehouses.” Might I suggest an option? Today’s City Council is composed of 51 members, plus all the related staff and infrastructure. Back in 1938 there were 26 members. And the city’s population was within 5 percent of the current number. Maybe we should take a lesson from history and cut the Council back down to size. Danny Burstein Forest Hills

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PS 65 honors firefighter Ray York Sumayah Gokool, a third-grade student, shows off her newly painted whiskers.

PS 65 educators, parents and members of Engine Co. 285 and Ladder 142 gather for the Ozone Park school’s annual “Ray York Day,” in PHOTOS BY ANNA GUSTAFSON honor of the Howard Beach native and firefighter who died responding to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Howard Beach fights cancer by Anna Gustafson Senior Editor

esidents from across South Queens, and beyond, streamed into Frank M. Charles Memorial Park in Howard Beach for the fourth annual Relay for Life event last weekend, walking for hours to raise about $150,000 to find a cure for cancer. The event, which ran from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, drew people from all walks of life, from survivors to those now battling the disease. Hundreds of people signed up for the event, and even more turned out for the actual relay. The event included a musical performance by the group TKA, a luminaria ceremony and a series of Olympic-themed activities. The relay has skyrocketed in popularity since it began four years ago, and community members said it provides a sense of hope for those fighting the disease and celebrates the residents Q who are survivors.

Howard Beach Relay for Life members raised about $150,000 this year, all of which goes PHOTOS BY STEVE MALECKI to the American Cancer Society. Anthony Calore, 8, and his brother, Marco, 5, proudly show off their shirts in honor of their mother, Gina.

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Jennifer McNamara, center, her husband Raymond and other family members are given a plaque by Phyllis Inserillo, left, relay co-chairwoman.

Dawnmarie Napolitano sings the national anthem in honor of her mother, Mary, who died after a battle with cancer last year.

Christ the King Regional High School cheerleaders show their enthusiasm for beating cancer.

Ever yone in the neighborhood, including Metropolitan Recycling, supported the relay’s efforts to battle cancer.

David Olsen, center, a cancer survivor, and his wife Stephanie, second from top right, daughters Caitlin and Emily, holding sign, and friends march in the relay’s walk that kicked off the event.

U.S. Marine Corps cadets from American Legion Post 1404 present the American flag during the relay’s opening ceremony.

Team Forever Friends gathers with “Survivor of the Year” Kim Trinchese, center with plaque.

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Boro crossing Up to life in prison for the slaying of Jerry Antoniello guard arrested An Ozone Park man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for masterminding a home invasion that ended in the murder of Gerardo “Jerry” Antoniello, a 29-year-old who was shot in the head while trying to defend his father, the well-known owner of a Cross Bay Boulevard pizza shop, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Francis LaCorte, 30, was convicted in April of overseeing three home robberies between August and September of 2009, one of which was at the Ozone Park residence of Bartolomeo Antoniello, who owned Romeo’s Pizza for 20 years before he died several months after his son was killed. “This was a particularly brutal murder in which a son was gunned down in his own home as he bravely came to the aid of his father, who was being robbed,” Brown said in a prepared statement. LaCorte was found guilty of second-degree murder, f irstdegree attempted burglary, firstdegree burglary, first-degree robbery and fourth-degree conspiracy.

Jerry Antoniello was murdered while trying to defend his father during a FILE PHOTO home invasion. LaCorte and another Ozone Park man, Vincent Mineo, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced in March to 20 years in prison, planned the Antoniello home robbery and recruited a group of criminals from throughout the city to execute the crime, prosecutors said during the trial. Two other accomplices, Jason Burrell, 39, of Brooklyn, and

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2009 has been playing over and over in my head and has put a strain on my personal and family life. It has made me cautious of anyone I encounter.” Jer ry Antoniello was the youngest of three sons, one of whom is an NYPD officer. He worked for the city Department of Education as an operating engineer at PS 127 in East Elmhurst and had saved up enough money to purchase a condominium near St. John’s University, in Fresh Meadows. Antoniello’s parents opened their pizzeria in 1992, when their youngest son was 12 years old, and family members said he was always lending a hand with the business. He went on to become a maintenance supervisor at PS 65 in Ozone Park and then a facilities manager at PS 242 in Whitestone, before moving to PS 127. “He worked day and night,” Angelo Antoniello said in a previous interview with the Queens Chronicle. “He sometimes worked 16 hours a day, and he Q was happy doing that.”

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Lindenwood talks vandalism Reports of teens burning benches, destroying cars by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

Vandalism to property, noise and cars parking in front of fire hydrants were among the topics discussed at the Monday evening meeting of the Lindenwood Alliance at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach. Joann Ariola, co-president of the alliance, said teenagers were hanging out in some of the Lindenwood condominium courtyards, “causing havoc.” “They are trespassing, if nothing else,” she said. Ariola said benches were being burned, tires were being punctured and cars have been vandalized. She urged residents to call 911 and then contact Capt. Thomas Pascale, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, if they spot any vandalism. Pascale also was on hand to address residents’ concerns. Ariola said that the situation in the courtyard of the Dorchester Co-op is such a problem that the captain has given it his full attention. Pascale asked the residents to be the “eyes and ears” of the police. He urged the audience members to call 911 for noise complaints, disorderly groups or other situations in which they feel they need a police officer. “If you need a cop, you call 911,” the cap-

tain said. Lindenwood resident Joe Thompson told Pascale that he called 311 when his noisy neighbors became a problem on a recent Friday night, but was told that a report would not be taken for the 106th Precinct for loud music. “The house was vibrating,” Thompson said. He said that he had to call the precinct three times until he got an officer who sent cops to the location. Pascale told Thompson that noise, which is the number one quality of life complaint in the precinct, is a top priority. “It is something that we take very, very seriously,” Pascale said. Thompson also complained about standing water on his 78th Street block. Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton told him that she would see if she could get the city to install catch basins on the block to alleviate the problem. Thompson told Pascale that he was also concerned about cars parking in front of a fire hydrant on 78th Street between 155th Avenue and 156th Avenue. “They park there all the time,” Thompson said. Pascale asked Thompson to contact him and he would have the precinct’s summons officer respond to the location.

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Rotary honors Addabbo, Russo The Jamaica Rotary Club honored state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., second from right, as Man of the Year. George Russo, right, was honored with the group’s Humanitarian Award. Rosemary Ciulla-Frisone, left, president of Fourth-graders tap a tribute to U.S. military troops.

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Rename Jamaica Bay? Greens say no Proposal to honor ex-Sen. Buckley also now an issue in Senate race by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

An effort to rename the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for a retired U.S. Court of Appeals judge and former U.S. senator from New York is causing consternation among area environmentalists and a new front in the political battle between Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and one of her potential challengers, Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens, Brooklyn). Turner is backing an effort to rename the

refuge, an important bird sanctuary and part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, for James Buckley, who served as U.S. senator from 1971 through 1977 and held several other positions in the federal government. As senator, Buckley was a cosponsor of the bill that created Gateway. The idea went public in an April 26 letter to the media, which was published in the Queens Chronicle, written by Herb Stupp, a former commissioner of the city Department for the Aging, and Thomas Long, a member

of Community Board 14 in the Rockaways. Stupp and Long live in Breezy Point, the far western Rockaway community where Turner also lives. “As a candidate for U.S. Senate in 1970, Jim Buckley questioned the wisdom of a proposed extension of a JFK airport runway into Jamaica Bay, supporting local community groups,” Stupp and Long said in part. “Although Buckley was known for his conservative views on most issues, many liberals and Democrats acknowledged his exper-

tise in and support for conservation and environmental issues.” Buckley is the brother of the late William F. Buckley Jr., considered the father of modern American conservatism and a one-time candidate for mayor of New York City. But the proposal to rename the sanctuary the “James L. Buckley/Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge” only caught widespread attention in recent days, as Turner gave it his backing, asking people to sign a petition in support. Turner also asked Gillibrand to back the effort in the Senate, but she declined. Turner is one of several Republicans running in the June 26 primary to oppose Gillibrand in November. Some critics see politics in Turner’s support for the renaming.

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Area environmentalists are opposed to the proposal, believing the name should stay as it is. “The American Littoral Society and the environmental community at large opposes any name change to the refuge,” said Don Riepe of Broad Channel, executive director of the society’s northeast chapter, which helps maintain the bay by performing regular cleanups. “This was done without any discussion, and none of us have heard of Sen. Buckley until now.” Riepe continued, “Maybe he was an original cosponsor, but we haven’t heard anything from him in 40 years. Usually for a wildlife refuge renaming you have to be involved. Also, it’s known nationally and internationally as the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.” Asked if there is anyone for whom he would support renaming the bay, Riepe said the only possibility would be Herbert Johnson, the bay’s first manager. “He literally built it from scratch,” Riepe said. But, he added, he still would prefer the name stay as is. Turner issued a statement Wednesday blasting Gillibrand for not supporting the idea, noting that she now holds the Senate seat Buckley held in the ’70s, that nothing in the state is named for him, and claiming that she would back the move if he were a liberal Q Democrat.

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Top city official lays out plans to address overcrowding in Queens by Anna Gustafson

In Queens, there are about 6,380 seats that the city said are needed but are unfunded. While the city has opened nearly 35,000 School District 24, which covers schools in classroom seats in Queens since 2003, the bor- such neighborhoods as Corona, Maspeth and ough remains the most overcrowded in the city Woodside, and District 29, which covers areas and desperately needs additional space, School including Cambria Heights, Rosedale and Laurelton, have the largest Construction Authority Presinumber of unfunded seats in dent and Chief Executive Offithe capital plan — 1,905 and cer Lorraine Grillo said at 1,084, respectively. District 30, Monday’s Queens Borough which covers western Queens, Board meeting. comes in a close third, with “The situation, as you know, 1,378 unfunded seats. in Queens is dire,” Grillo said Still, Grillo emphasized at the meeting, held at Borough that, in part because of presHall in Kew Gardens. “We’ve sure from the borough presibeen working very, very hard dent, Queens is receiving to add seats.” more seats than other parts of Grillo briefed Borough Presthe city. ident Helen Marshall, Deputy She noted that Maspeth Borough President Barry Gro- SCA President Lorraine Grillo denchik and community board speaks about overcrowded High School, now operating at the Metropolitan High School leaders on the city Department classrooms. of Education’s five-year capital PHOTO BY ANNA GUSTAFSON campus in Forest Hills, will open this September. PS 287, plan, which ends in 2014. She noted that while the city identified a need for an elementary school in Corona, and an at least 50,000 new seats throughout the five addition to PS 87 in Middle Village, will boroughs in the capital plan, only 28,000 were open in September 2013. PS 287 will include originally funded. Ultimately, that number 432 seats, and the addition at PS 87 will include another 140 seats. grew to 33,000. Senior Editor

An addition to PS 29 in College Point will open with 232 new seats in College Point this September, RENDERING COURTESY CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY helping to alleviate overcrowded classrooms. “This addition to PS 87 is something parents have fought for for a very long time,” Grillo said. The SCA president emphasized that District 24 — where Maspeth HS, PS 287 and PS 87 will be sited — as well as District 30, are particular areas of “tremendous need.” In District 25, an additional 232 seats will open in an addition to PS 29 in College Point this September. The city is looking for a site to build about 738 seats around the FlushingMurray Hill area. The city is also searching for a site to build 416 seats in the Bayside-Auburndale neighborhood, and another location to build 416 seats in the Howard Beach-Lindenwood

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Massive effort on Rx drug abuse sweep Local, state and federal probe in 7 counties nets 98 arrests, 2 MDs by Michael Gannon Editor

It was probably the presence of people from five district attorneys’ offices, three police departments and various federal agencies that served as a warning on June 6 that U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch would not be holding a normal press conference. Lynch announced the arrest of 98 people including two doctors, in connection with a crackdown on the illegal sale and misuse of prescription drugs in and around New York City. And while the numbers were impressive, they did not begin to tell the whole story. The investigations were numerous and massive, some dating back more than a year. They involved law enforcement in all five counties in New York City and two on Long Island, as well as two agencies of the federal government, and reached into New Jersey. And the cooperation among the local, state and federal agencies has extended beyond the arrests and pending trials, to what Lynch said will be a comprehensive prescription drug initiative in New York City and Nassau and Suffolk counties. “Faced with the growing threat of prescription drug trafficking and abuse, this office and our partners have joined forces to coordinate our attack against a menace every bit as dangerous as trafficking in cocaine or other narcotics,” Lynch said in a statement released by her office. “The stakes could not be higher, as reflected by the murder of four people last June during a pharmacy robbery in Suffolk County and the December shooting death of a federal agent who tried to stop a similar robbery in Nassau County,” she said. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said in the joint

statement that nine people have been arrested in Queens in the last 12 months on related crimes, including forged prescriptions for oxycodone and the sale and possession of oxycodone, methadone and Klonopin. The drugs related to the investigation all were manufactured legally and intended for legitimate medical purposes, such as chronic pain management. But many are addictive, leading to a lucrative market for unscrupulous physicians and people who “shop” for doctors and pharmacies in order to get the largest amount of a given drug in the shortest period of time. One ring, Brown said, involved three people who at the time of their arrests had nearly 300 highly addictive oxycodone pills, 14 forged prescriptions and nearly $7,000 in cash. A recent grand jury report issued by Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota found a 900 percent increase in arrests for the illegal sale of prescription drugs in 10 years. In 2011 alone they accounted for nearly half of the county’s DWI arrests. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescription painkillers are responsible for killing more Americans than heroin and cocaine combined,” Brown said, adding that it is essential for all levels of law enforcement to continue working together. Representatives from the offices of Lynch, Brown and Spota declined to comment as to exactly how and how much the various agencies cooperated. But applications for search and arrest warrants for Dr. Eric Jacobson of Great Neck, LI, whose office locations included Kew Gardens, and Dr. William Conway of Baldwin, LI, speak volumes. Jacobson, the subject of two warrants, was investigated by

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City officials want to vote on soda ban Is Mayor Bloomberg’s plan legal? Fourteen City Council members, including three in Queens, have asked Mayor Bloomberg to let them decide on his proposed ban on sugary drinks. The ban would restrict drink sizes to 16 ounces in all city-graded delis, food carts, restaurants, theaters and stadiums. It would also only need approval from the members of the Board of Health, whom the mayor appoints. Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) signed the letter that Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) wrote to Bloomberg opposing the ban. Comrie said he just does not want the bill to solely go through the Department of Health. When asked if he is considering a lawsuit against the mayor, he said, “Not at this time. We are a legislative body — we don’t automatically go to lawsuits for that.” Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), who also signed Halloran’s letter, said she would like to see the residents weigh in on the ban since it is a consumer issue. But when asked if she thinks Bloomberg is going through the process of getting the bill passed legally, Koslowitz said, “I don’t know legally — but I think it’s not the right thing to do. I think it’s up to the individual to deal with it [obesity].” Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), who authored the city’s ban on trans fats in food like french fries, said, “It’s a tough issue for me” and wouldn’t take a solid position. He said it would be better for the council to pass a law banning oversized drinks than for the Board of Health to act, but added that the issue is not a top concern. A spokesman for the American Beverage Association said the industry opposes the ban but wouldn’t say if the ABA would take any action. “We’re examining all options, and evaluating the legality of this proposal is one of those options,” the spokesman said in an

email. “But at this point, it’s too early to detail anything further.” Ruthann Robson, a constitutional law professor at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, said the city seems to have the power under the state Constitution to make such a ban. “Most of the constitutional issues raised are related to individual liberty: people wonder whether the government can ‘tell them’ the size that drinks should be,” Robson said in an email. “But of course, governments pass all sorts of regulations regarding food and other consumption items.” Some regulations already enforced by the government include that of liquor, tobacco, drugs and pharmaceutical products. The city also grades food establishments. Robson said as long as the law would not protect local businesses or interfere with federal laws and regulations, the mandate can be approved. Enforcement of this ban would not be a First Amendment issue because it is not a “labeling or disclosure requirement, such as the listing of calories on menus,” Robson said. Some may argue that the ban would create an unfair advantage for state-regulated businesses, like 7-Eleven, which would still be able to sell sugary beverages that are more than 16 ounces, giving those stores unequal protection under the law. But Robson said, “It would probably not be sufficient to raise an equal protection claim because as I understand it, the city does not have power to regulate those stateregulated stores.” She said she is not completely certain if council members have any legal basis to request a vote on the bill, which would depend on the City Charter. “People who disagree with the sugary drink regulation would have a better chance pursuing their objections in the political process rather than by constitutional claims Q in the courts,” Robson said.

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He’s 70 percent disabled and walks with a cane because of back, knee and hip problems, but Chris Ryan says none of that slows him down when it comes to helping his fellow veterans who have fallen on harder times. “Every morning I wake up with pain, but I feel blessed that I can get up and help others,” said Ryan, 41, of Whitestone. “I’m in pain constantly, but I don’t let it stop me.” For the last two years, he has been collecting used clothing, new Chris Ryan of Whitestone travels around in his van every day toiletries and occasionally food to picking up clothing donations for veterans. Disabled himself, help homeless veterans throughout he counts his blessings and wants to continue to help others. PHOTO BY LIZ RHOADES the city. Called Clothes to Home, his one-man operation utilizes his “It broke my heart to see all the homeless 2003 Dodge Caravan to pick up donations veterans,” Ryan said. “These people have and drop them off where needed. “When I went to the VA Hospital in Man- nothing. I live in a good neighborhood and hattan for treatment, I saw lots of people am supported in my efforts by my brother waiting who are all homeless and live near and sister and parents.” He lives on his $1,000 monthly disability the facility,” he said. “I’m blessed with famicheck, with half going to his gas-guzzling ly and felt I had to do something.” The former businessman served in the van. “I’d like to get a bigger van,” Ryan said. Army as an artillery driver from 1995 to 1998 “It would hold more things and be more effiduring the no-fly zone enforcement and sus- cient than my old car.” A lifelong Whitestone resident, Ryan’s future tained his injuries while serving in Iraq. He’s had 10 broken bones, suffered cancer in his plans include to go to school to study to be an X-ray, cardio or ultrasound technician. feet and is 65 percent deaf, all service-related. Aside from spending much of his time driRyan has developed a network of donors through his website and on Facebook. “One ving to pick up donations, he goes for physical girl got me 150 bags of clothes,” he said, therapy regularly and visits senior centers once adding that he takes donations for men, a month to talk to the elderly about identity women and children since he also drops off theft. Ryan does not accept monetary donaclothing to Bridge to Life, a Queens group tions. To contact him for pickups, call that works with pregnant women. “For them, I also collect strollers and car- (631) 873-5854 or go to his website, clothestohome.org. The Queens Chroniriages,” Ryan said. In the winter, when he can, he delivers cle at 62-33 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego buttered rolls and coffee to the homeless vets Park will accept clothing for him but it in Manhattan and also deals with shelters must be dropped off in large garbage and soup kitchens both in the city and on bags. Office hours are Monday to Friday, Q 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Long Island.

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Weprin and Stavisky seek ballots, signs in Punjabi, Hindi, Bengali by Michael Gannon Editor

Two Queens legislators have introduced bills that would assist immigrants from southern Asia on Election Day. Companion bills by state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Whitestone) and Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) would require the Queens Board of Elections to offer written language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi and Hindi. If passed in Albany, the rules would apply to ballots, polling place signs, voter mailings and information on the board’s website. The legislators met with leaders of several south Asian communities last week during a press conference outside the Board of Elections building on Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. “Queens’ strength is its diversity,” Stavisky said in a statement issued by her office. “We must do all that we can to facilitate the involvement of new immigrants in government, and that is why Assemblyman Weprin and I have introduced this bill.” While India alone has 30 languages with more than 1 million speakers each, Josh Goodman, a spokesman for Stavisky, said in a telephone interview that they chose those three languages because they have the most native speakers in Queens.

State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, at the microphone, and Assemblyman David Weprin, fourth from right, have introduced bills that would make language assistance at polling places available for PHOTO COURTESY NYS SENATE speakers of three major South Asian languages. In the statement, Weprin said Asian Indian natives in Queens County are newly covered under the federal Voting Rights Act, and that his bill will further compliance with the spirit and the letter of the law. He also said the boards in heavily Asian districts already provide services such as transla-

tors for voters, but that more needs to be done. “By providing written language materials in these three most widely spoken Asian Indian languages we are ensuring that voters have the resources they need when they go to the polls. This is one critical step towards increasing voter turnout at the

polls and increasing voter access,” he said. “Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial group in New York City and are naturalizing and registering to vote in increasing numbers,” said Jerry Vattamala, a staff attorney for the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Dilip Chauhan, a member of Community Board 7, said the bills would, if passed, help people in the community participate more actively in the electoral process. Albert Baldeo, Democratic district leader in the 38th Assembly District, said the South Asian population has doubled in Queens since 2000. “As an American, nothing is more satisfying and fulfilling than casting your vote on Election Day and knowing that your voice is heard and it makes a big difference,” said Taj Rajkumara Democratic district leader in District 31. “The passage of this bill will enable a large number of South Asians to participate in our vibrant and dynamic democracy for the first time in their lives.” Goodman said he had no figures as to how much the new materials would cost the board, though he said it would not likely be exorbitant. Neither Weprin’s office nor the Board of Elections returned calls seeking information Q on potential costs to the city.

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6th CD scuffle on Social Security Lancman calls out opponents; Meng, Crowley call plan a tax hike by Michael Gannon Editor

Assemblyman Rory Lancman, left, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley and Assemblywoman Grace Meng clashed Tuesday on how best to save FILE PHOTOS Social Security.

The gloves have come off among the three leading candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District. Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) held a press conference on Tuesday morning both reiterating his own position on saving Social Security and criticizing those of Assemblywoman Grace Meng (DFlushing) and Councilwoman Elizabeth

Crowley (D-Middle Village). Crowley and Meng subsequently f ired back — broadside. Lancman said that at current rates the fund will be unable to meet its obligations by 2033. He said eliminating the cap on income that is subject to Social Security taxes — now $110,600 — would make the fund solvent for 75 years. “People are all contributing to Social Security, but not all are contributing equally,” he said.

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Lancman quoted Meng from a debate as saying there was no immediate crisis, and Crowley’s contention that adding jobs in an economic recovery will help make the fund flush. “We shouldn’t kick the can down the road or bury our heads in the sand,” he said, calling himself “the only candidate in the 6th District race who has offered a real plan” for saving Social Security. Crowley, in a statement issued by her campaign, defended her growth approach, and slammed Lancman. “Raising taxes on the middle class and on small businesses is exactly what we don’t need to help Social Security,” Crowley said. “I’m sorry that Mr. Lancman thinks that it is a good idea. My plan is to put people back to work and keep Republicans from cutting Social Security.” Meng, in a statement from her campaign, appeared to be taking Crowley to task as well as her fellow Assemblymember. “We have a serious, structural problem with Social Security,” she said. “Anyone who contends that we can merely grow our way out of the problem either misunderstands it or misrepresents it for political purposes.” Meng said that “under no circumstances could growth itself solve this problem; that is a fact.” It also was virtually identical to a point raised by Lancman. “On the other hand, it would be imprudent to raise taxes on those earning $110,000 while the economy is weak and possibly slowing,” Meng said. “The first step to the solution is to raise the FICA ceiling within the next three years when there is more signif icant economic improvement, but not now, while the economy is in such a precarious state.” The three, along with Flushing physician Dr. Robert Mittman and former Green Party candidate Evergreen Chu, are vying for the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 26. Meng has the endorsement of the Queens County Democratic Party leadership. Much of the new 6th is being carved out of the district served by Congressman Gary Ackerman, who is retiring. Councilman Dan Halloran will be the Republican nominee. Q

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Our hometown heroes for 50 years by Joseph Levy Chronicle Contributor

After the great comeback World Series win of 1986, the Mets stayed a strong team for years and broke new attendance records, but a dynasty was not to be. Injuries were to blame in 1987 — sound familiar? As the eighties turned into the nineties, some of the team’s biggest stars were traded, and Manager Davey Johnson, who couldn’t get them into the Big Show again, was fired. 1987 Record: 92-70, second in National League East. A series of injuries to the pitching staff dooms the Mets’ chance of repeating as champions. They fall out of first for good on April 25; in July the club is 10.5 games out before rallying, only to fall short of St. Louis. On Sept. 11, the Mets are on the verge of climbing to within a half game of the Cardinals when they lose one of the most devastating games in club history: With the Mets leading St. Louis 4-2 in the ninth, the Cards’ Terry Pendleton hits a game-tying two-run homer off Roger McDowell and St. Louis goes on to win 6-4. Darryl Strawberry hits 39 home runs and drives in 104; Howard Johnson hits 36 and drives in 99; they also steal 36 and 32 bases, respectively, to become the first teammates in the 30-30 club. Newcomer Kevin McReynolds hits 29 home runs and drives in 95 runs; Keith Hernandez hits a career high

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1988 Record: 100-60, first in National League East. With attendance peaking at 3,055,455, the Mets regain the division crown after a oneyear absence. The pitching staff posts a league-leading 2.91 ERA, led by sophomore sensation David Cone (20-3, 2.22 ERA, four shutouts, 213 strikeouts); Gooden (18-9); and Ron Darling (17-9). Bob Ojeda leads the staff with five shutouts. Randy Myers (7-3, 26 saves) is the new bullpen ace. Strawberry (39 home runs, 101 RBIs) and McReynolds (27 home runs, 99 RBIs) are once again the offensive leaders. Strawberry becomes the second Met to win the home run crown. Rookie Gregg Jefferies comes up in August and hits .321 in 29 games. The season is a roller coaster. The Mets get off to a 30-11 start, and then go 41-41, before winning 29 of their last 37 to win the division. In the League Championship Series, the Mets are victims of a stunning upset when they lose to the Dodgers in seven games after having beaten Los Angeles in 10 of 11 regular-season meetings. The club will not make the post season again until 1999. 1989 Record: 87-75, second in National League

East. It is a changing of the guard, as such stalwarts as Mookie Wilson, Lenny Dykstra, and Wally Backman are traded; Hernandez and Carter both spend their last year with the Mets. With Strawberry and McReynolds both enduring sub-par years, Johnson (36 home runs, 101 RBIs, 104 runs, 41 stolen bases) emerges as the club’s offensive leader. Sid Fernandez (14-5) and David Cone (14-8) lead the pitching staff. El Sid’s record is the best in the National League. 1990 Record: 91-71, second in National League East. After a sluggish 20-22 start, Johnson is fired as manager and replaced by Bud Harrelson. Under Harrelson, the Mets catch fire and go 71-49, including an 11-game winning streak to tie the club record, but it is not enough to win the division. Strawberry drives in a career-high 108 runs, while hitting 37 home runs; he then signs as a free agent with LA after the season. Johnson hits 23 homers and drives in 90 runs, while McReynolds hits 24 and drives in 82. Frank Viola goes 20-12, and Gooden is 197 to lead the pitching staff. Cone is 14-10. Cone strikes out 233, and Gooden 223 as Mets pitchers fan 1,217 altogether. New York native John Franco, acquired from Cincinnati, Q saves 33 games.

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Dan Austin Jr., right, presents a plaque to Busso von Alvensleben, consul general in New York from Germany on Saturday at the annual memorial to the victims of the 1904 General Slocum disaster. Many of the more than 1,000 victims were GerPHOTO BY MARK LORD man immigrants.

Prior to the destruction of the Twin Towers, New York’s costliest disaster in terms of human life took place on June 15, 1904, when the General Slocum, a passenger steamboat that had been chartered to transport a group to a church picnic, caught fire and sank in the East River, killing more than 1,000 of the German-Americans on board. Vowing to help keep the historic event’s memory alive, several dozen individuals attended a special ceremony last Saturday at a cemetery in Middle Village. While the sinking of the Titanic some eight years later continues to be a source of fascination, the fate of the General Slocum has nearly been forgotten. In an effort to preserve its history, the 108th annual memorial service took place at All Faiths Cemetery on Metropolitan Avenue, with elected officials, servicemen and descendants of the victims among those on hand. Some of the guests took their places under a makeshift canopy at the foot of a monument which depicts the burning of the ship and provides a lasting tribute to those who perished. According to the ceremony’s host, Dan Austin Jr., the cemetery is the final resting place for several hundred victims, including 61 who remain unidentified. He called the General Slocum incident “one of the biggest tragedies that’s least well-known.” Stressing the importance of remembering the past, he said, “To know and understand history, we can predict the future. We honor those who helped rescue those who couldn’t help themselves.”

Each year as part of the ceremony a group or individual is honored for “acts of heroics on a daily basis,” Austin said. This year, in a break with tradition, two plaques were presented. The first went to the NYPD Bomb Squad. In accepting, Lt. Mart Torre said, “We stand ready to serve.” Also honored was Busso von Alvensleben, the German consul general in New York. “It’s very touching, indeed,” von Alvensleben said. “It’s extraordinary to see so many German names on tombstones. Today is a very special day. The General Slocum is far back in the mist of history, a most traumatic moment. A sense of history honors the victims and those who uphold their memory.” “Out of a tragedy you look for a silver lining,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., citing the increased precautionary measures that have been implemented on passenger ships as a result of the Slocum disaster. It was a sentiment echoed by Lt. Daniel Sheppard of the United States Coast Guard, who also spoke on the Slocum’s impact on today’s safety regulations. He said all marine inspectors are expected to know about the history of the Slocum. “We strive for absolute safety,” he said. “It is fitting that we honor these victims,” said former state Sen. Serphin Maltese. “Our immigrant ancestors made great sacrifices. We should honor them and remember them forever.” Among the others in attendance was Port Jefferson, LI resident Anne Hanrahan, whose great-grandmother was a victim of the disaster and is now buried at All Faiths. Hanrahan spoke of her own mother’s mission to find out continued on page 44

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Summer camps should be safe, fun and healthy This summer and into the fall, about 10 million children will head off to either day camps or resident (sleepover) camps. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Camp Association want to make sure the experience is safe, healthy and positive, and that parents have confidence that their children are suff iciently being taken care of. For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated and revised its policy, titled “Health Appraisal Guidelines for Day Camps and Resident Camps.” The updated policy represents the closest cooperation ever between the two groups and includes input from pediatricians, camp nurses and other camp professionals. New to this policy is the recommendation that parents assess whether a camp program is appropriate for their child, and camps are asked to provide the necessary information to enable parents to make that determination. The policy encourages parents to evaluate

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their child’s interests, skills and overall physical, mental and emotional well-being, and to evaluate his or her ability to participate in a particular camp setting. Other recommendations include: • For the first time, use of automatic external def ibrillators is mentioned. • Open communication between parents, doctors and camp professionals is encouraged. • Local physicians are urged to become involved in camp healthcare by reviewing policies or procedures or providing medical backup. • Guidelines for health evaluation prior to camp are included. It is now recommended that a health history on campers be received before the child arrives at camp. • Behavioral issues are of great concern to camps. A strong recommendation is included against “medication holidays” for those campers on drugs that may affect mood or behavior. • Camps are strongly encouraged to provide immediate access

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to special medical devices, such as inhalers and EpiPens, if the child has been appropriately trained in their use. • For the first time, homesickness interventions by physicians are discussed. To help prevent homesickness,

the policy recommends that parents involve the child in the process of choosing and preparing for camp. Parents should discuss homesickness openly, but be positive about the upcoming experience and avoid expressions of doubt or concern. The policy advises that parents should

avoid making pick-up arrangements in the event of homesickness because these arrangements may undermine the child’s confidence in his or her independence. For additional information, visit Q acacamps.org. — American Camp Association

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This school year is at an end and parents are thinking about summer programs for their children. Recent research indicates that nearly 10 million children go to summer camp each year. Summer camp can be an enriching experience for children, provided they are emotionally ready to embark on this adventure. Parents should assess their children for

Earning the trust of camp counselors and making new friends at camp can build a child’s self-confidence.

readiness, taking children’s needs into consideration over their own need to have the children in camp. Additionally, children should be able to independently manage personal hygiene issues, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Some kids are ready for camp at age 8, others not until 14. Many children go to camp with mixed feelings. To make the experience as comfortable as possible, here are some tips to consider. 1. Involve the child in the campselection process. Don’t make it something that is simply forced on the kid. Have him or her review brochures, websites and other informational material with you. Select camps that will cater to the child’s interests. If possible, try to f ind a camp where a friend is attending. 2. Count down to summer camp so that when the day arrives it won’t be a complete surprise and catch your child off

guard. Involve him or her in the preparation process, including shopping for supplies and packing. Encourage your child to bring familiar items from home to ease some feelings of homesickness. 3. Tour the camp in advance so that your child knows what to expect — and so will you. See the sleeping arrangements (bunks) and what type of schedule is involved. Talk about any fears your child may have, and work through solutions together to assuage these fears. A good idea is to talk about your personal experiences with camp, if any. 4. Encourage letter writing, and send some of your own. Mail a few letters before the first day of camp, so your child will have some mail waiting for him or her already. Pack fun stationery and pre-addressed and stamped envelopes so writing a quick note home will be a snap. 5. Create a scrapbook of your child’s moments in camp to show

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While it’s hard to put a price tag on their children’s learning and growth, parents certainly have their family budgets to think about when considering camp. The good news is that there is a camp program to fit nearly every budget. With a little research, parents can find ways they may not have thought of to make camp affordable. Not only can parents look for camps within a certain price range, they may also reduce certain costs by asking some key questions. Here are seven ways to find the right camp at the right price. 1) Research camps according to cost: At American Camp Association’s family-dedicated website, campparents.org, families can use the Find a Camp database to Every child should be able to go to camp — no matter what search for camps within their price a family’s budget may be. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION range. Using the database, they can identify camps according to a number of variables, including cost. The offer refunds, so parents should be certain of database also allows parents to search by their chosen camp’s policy before they enroll location, special needs, special activities, their child and send money. Most camps will length of session, and age, and they can ask for a small nonrefundable deposit at the search multiple variables at one time. time of application, which may or may not go Fees to attend camp vary, and parents may toward the cost of camp fees. 5) In planning a budget for camp, deterbe surprised to learn that among ACA-accredited camps, fees can be as low as less than mine what's included in the enrollment fee: $100 per week for day camps. Among resi- Day camps will typically include transportation dent camps, one out of every four camps has as part of their fee. Resident camps may offer weekly fees between $100 and $300. If a limited transportation, such as a van ride from a parent is looking to estimate costs, it’s help- major local train station. Other fees to ask about ful to know that the median weekly fee for are ones for special programs and trips, special day camps is $182, and for resident camps, equipment that is required, organization memberships and amenities such as laundry service the median is $390 per week. and the camp canteen. 2) Ask camps what 6) Day camp can give financial assistance is tax credit: The Internal available: Ninety percent Revenue Service allows an of camps offer some sort income tax credit of of financial assistance to families, usually in the dependent care expenses, form of “camperships.” which may apply to qualiCamperships can cover a fying day camp expenses as well. The amount of the portion or all of the camp credit is based on adjusted enrollment fees. The camp may not offer this gross income and applies option up front, so parents do need to ask if only to federal taxes. Parents can visit the IRS’s assistance is available. Although camperships website for more information about the Child are usually awarded based on need, parents and Dependent Care Tax Credit. should not automatically assume that their 7) Use a Dependent Care Flexible Spendincome level doesn’t qualify — they should ing Account: This account allows parents to ask the question. For this kind of assistance, it’s be reimbursed on a pre-tax basis for child important to keep in mind that it’s vital to care or adult dependent care expenses that are apply early. necessary to allow parents to work, look for 3) Check to see if the camp offers special work, or attend school full-time while they are discounts: Camps offer discounts for situa- caring for qualified dependents. In certain cirtions such as early registration, full-season cumstances, day camp expenses, including enrollment, or multiple enrollments from one transportation by a care provider, may be confamily. This is another case of making sure sidered dependent care services. Check out that families ask the question. Parents may the website FSAFEDS.com for additional find that they’re entitled to a reduced rate. information. 4) Be sure to find out the camp’s refund With so many options to choose from, and policy: Refund policies vary greatly from with careful planning, a camp experience for camp to camp. Some will give a total refund virtually every child is possible, no matter what Q prior to a certain date, while others will refund a family’s budget may be. — American Camp Association in the case of illness only. Other camps do not

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Commission lauds 1924 home of Engine Co. 305 and Ladder Co. 151 by Michael Gannon Editor

They are called The Pride of the Hills. And on Tuesday, firefighters from Engine Company 304 and Ladder Company 151 in Forest Hills got a little something more to be proud of, courtesy of the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission. Their 1924 firehouse, located at 111-02 Queens Blvd. at the corner of 75th Avenue, was one of six buildings, including three FDNY firehouses, to receive designation as city landmarks this week. Others include that shared by Engine Company 83 and Ladder Company 29 in the Bronx, completed in 1905; Engine Company/Squad 41, also in the Bronx and completed in 1903; the Martha Washington Hotel completed in 1903, on East 30th Street in Manhattan; the Hotel Mansfield, completed in 1902, on West 44th Street in Manhattan; and the Yorkville Bank on Third Avenue and 85th Street in Manhattan, built in 1905 and expanded in 1924. “All these buildings illustrate how far New York City had come by the start of the 20th century, and signaled the promising direction in which it was headed,” Commission Chairman Robert Tierney said in a press release issued by the commission on Tuesday. He specifically thanked Fire Commissioner

The Forest Hills firehouse on Queens Boulevard, home of Ladder Company 151 and Engine Company 305, has received historic designation status from the city’s Landmarks Preservation FILE PHOTO Commission. The FDNY supported and worked to get the commission’s approval. Salvatore Cassano for the FDNY’s continued stewardship of its historic firehouses, “which are among New York City’s finest expressions of civic character.” In a statement issued later in the afternoon, an FDNY spokesman said they were equally pleased.

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Advocates: Don’t cut elder abuse services Want $800K in city funding restored, rally at City Hall on June 15 by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Prevention Day and in line with that senior advocates are calling on the City Council to replace funding to the Department for the Aging that covers lawyers and social workers who assist with such cases. More than one in 10 older adults experience some type of abuse, but only one in five seek help, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. Seniors may suffer at the hands of spouses, family members or others in a position of trust, making coming forward a difficult task. The mayor has proposed eliminating $800,000, the entire amount of funding for elder abuse prevention citywide, and the Council of Senior Centers and Services will host a rally Friday at 9:45 a.m. on the steps of City Hall to voice their outrage. “Elder abuse is a hidden crisis, and we want to raise awareness,” said Bobbie Sackman, the director of public policy for the CSCS. “We are going to stand in solidarity with victims. We want that $800,000 restored. The city has that obligation. There is no excuse for elder abuse.” James McClelland, chief of staff for

City Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing), the only Queens member on the Committee on Aging, said seniors are the lawmaker’s top priority, and he is confident that he and his colleagues in the council can get the funding restored as they have done in past years. The Jewish Association Serving the Aging is the elder abuse prevention provider for all of Queens. It also covers Brooklyn and lower Manhattan. The organization gets $455,465 of the total elder abuse budget and serves approximately 700 clients annually, with 350 in Queens alone, according to Donna Dougherty, the attorney-in-charge at JASA Legal Services for the Elderly in Queens. Her elder abuse staff consists of one attorney and two social workers. The latter are necessary to provide the support victims need as they undergo the process of escaping their abuser. Usually that means going to court to obtain an order of protection. “The elderly are the most vulnerable people in the community,” Dougherty said. “They suffer abuse and along with that comes shame and fear because in many cases it involves family members, and they don’t want to take action because they love them.”

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Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, sexual or come in the form of threats, neglect and abandonment, according to the NCEA. It can occur anywhere and affects all cultures and socio-economic groups. “It makes me ill to think about it,” Sackman said. “We all have parents. I

can’t even fathom abusing my mother or father.” The older a senior is, the more likely he or she is to be victimized, according to the NCEA. Dementia and isolation are also signif icant risk factors. Mental health and substance abuse issues on behalf of victims or abusers can cause dangerous situations to occur. For older people, the consequences of abuse can be especially serious because their bones are more brittle and take longer to heal, according to the World Health Organization. Even a relatively minor injury can cause permanent damage. If the budget cuts go through, JASA could still provide some general legal help for elder abuse victims, but they would have to wait a long time when nearly all need immediate assistance or they would have to find the money to hire a private attorney. Since most older adults live on a fixed income, that is something they are unlikely to do, Dougherty and Sackman said. “Elder abuse is a terrible condition,” Dougherty added. “The least we can do is give them the services that they need to make the end of their lives a peaceful Q existence.”

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making the state’s voter registration rate the third worst among states in the country, according to Gianaris’ office. Computerizing the system could take a burden off election offices, Gianaris said, and thus the proposal could save “the state and its counties hundreds of thousands of dollars per election.” The current system is error-prone, according to Wendy Weiser, director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. The legislation could reduce the number of duplicate or outdated registration records and ensure that fewer eligible voters are left off the voter rolls, according to Gianaris. When a voter wants to change his or her party enrollment that change does not go into effect until the first Tuesday following a general election. As a result, voters wishing to make such enrollment changes may have to wait more than a year for the changes to be implemented. Under the proposed legislation, changes to party enrollment would take effect 10 days after the date on which the changes Q were applied for.

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The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input as it begins the long-term process of cleaning up contaminants from a 6.8acre portion of the Atlas Terminal property at 82-00 Cooper Ave. in Glendale The land, designated as Atlas Park Parcel C in a DEC report, is listed for remediation under the state’s Brownf ield Cleanup Program. The program’s aim in this case is to clean up the property in a manner that would make it more suitable for development.

Public may comment through 6/28 As the property has historically been used for industrial pur poses and is located in an area zoned for industrial development, reclamation of it would, according to the report, have the ancillary benef it of lessening the need to develop non industrial property in the immediate area. A Proposed Decision Document is on f ile for public review at the Glendale branch of the Queens Public Library at

78-60 73rd Place. The DEC is accepting public comment on the proposal for formulating a cleanup plan through June 28. The state wants to design a cleanup plan based on the site’s particular contaminants, soil, geology and groundwater characteristics. Preliminary tests have uncovered a number of contaminants in the soil, including lead and mercury.

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Mets celebrate Woodhaven June 18 The New York Mets are honoring Queens’ neighborhoods on Monday, June 18. The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association has a limited number of free tickets from the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation. To inquire about the tickets, call the WRBA at (718) 296-3735 or email the group at info@woodhaven-nyc.org. Q

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continued from page 30 as much as possible about the events of that day, leading Hanrahan to become so infatuated with the history that she wrote her master’s thesis on the subject. “I am obsessed with not letting this become a forgotten tragedy,” she said. Several musical selections by the bell-ringing group Joyful Ringers & Singers, the sounding of “Taps” and a brief lowering of the American and German flags at the site were part of the 90-minute ceremony. Pat Dolan, a former resident of Queens who now lives in New Jersey, said, “I felt I had to come,” marking her first appearance at the annual event. She recalled that as a child, she was often brought to the monument by her grandfather, who is now buried in the cemetery. “We regularly visited this memorial. We would come on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Easter. To this day I have no idea if my grandfather had any special connection. You never asked questions then when adults were talking,” she said. “We must never forget the people involved with the Slocum,” said Dan Austin Sr., president of the cemetery. “That’s the bottom line. We must never ever forget these people who Q were victims.”

Giants’ star charged with drunk driving A big star made a big judgment call on Sunday night when he allegedly got behind the wheel after a few too many brews in Astoria. New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on Monday, according to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown. His case will be adjourned until July 26.

New York Giants offensive lineman David PHOTO BY ALEXA627/FLICKR Diehl.

According to the DA’s report, the police responded to a motor vehicle accident between Broadway and 31st Avenue on 35th Street. Reportedly Diehl, the alleged driver of the wrecked 2011 BMW, crashed his sedan into a line of parked cars. No one was hurt. Once there police observed Diehl “to have a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and to be unsteady on his feet,” according to the DA. Diehl allegedly blew a .182 percent — which is far above the legal limit of .05 percent in New York. The DA’s repor t says that Diehl allegedly admitted to police that he had been watching a soccer game between Ireland and his mother’s homeland of Croatia at a bar. His Twitter account has two postings of “Gooooaaallll!!” from Sunday night. Diehl faces up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted. At his arraignment, Diehl’s driving privileges were suspended in New York, but not in New Jersey, where he holds his license, according Q to the DA’s office. — Josey Bartlett

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by Josey Bartlett VC pipes, bamboo, Tyvek AgBags, dirt and steel — these are the simple building blocks for the sculptures now at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, but they all have big theoretical back stories. The exhibition “Civic Action,” which will live in the park until Aug. 5, sees five artists imagining an environmentally friendly vision for the booming northern industrial section of LIC. The park has waterfront views of Roosevelt Island and a rotating menu of installations and community events. Although thick with research, the exhibit isn’t just some extension of a lecture, nor does it detract from a park’s core value of offering a place for people to enjoy nature and relax. “It’s really cool. Kids can run around and enjoy the trees and the sunshine. There are not a lot of places to do that,” Alia Smith, 12, said at the park on June 7. The educational value of “Civic Action” enhances the visually cool and fun pieces that dot the park. For the sculpture series Natalie Jeremijenko hoisted a yellow, metal tree house into the fork of a poplar tree. The house can be fun for those imaginative folks wishing they were part of the Swiss Family Robinson or for work-a-holics. continued onon page 50 Continued page

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members, $7 children (ages 7-12). Preregister by calling (718) 229-4000.

Joseph LoGuirato’s sketched collection of historic structures around the city will run through June 30 at the Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 Rd., College Point. Call for hours: (718) 358-0067.

A defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be given at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 34-24 203 St., Bayside, on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For information and registration call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45.

The Queens Botanical Garden presents the Jamaica Estates Association Art Show “The Artist Within: The Urge to Create” on view through Sept. 30, Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Gallery of the Visitor Center and Administration Building, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

The Queens Community House, Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, is offering Zumba with Nando Zee on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. for $10 per person. Participants must wear sneakers and be at least 16 years old. For information call Amy at (718) 591-6060.

A children’s art exhibition will run through June 30 at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston. Exhibition hours: Monday through Thursday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. In conjunction with Queens College’s Year of Turkey, the Queens College Art Center is presenting a group show in which 27 contemporary artists look at the evil eye through June 29. Gallery hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.4:40 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays. Free and open to the public at Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, college entrance at 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.

AUDITIONS The HCJ Teen Drama Group (for teens ages 13-19) is holding auditions for “Annie Get Your Gun” on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Holy Child Jesus School, 111-02 86 Ave., Richmond Hill. Performances will take place Aug. 9 through Aug. 12. Singers, dancers, actors, set designers and stage crew are needed. Call (718) 847-1860 or email hcjteendrama@gmail.com with any questions. The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra has openings in oboe, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and bass sections. Auditions will be held during the regular rehearsals of the orchestra on Wednesday from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Interested players should contact the conductor, Franklin Verbsky at (718) 374-1627 or (516) 785-2532. The AARP Queens Chorus performs at Queens nursing homes and rehab/senior centers. If interested in joining call (718) 523-1330 for audition dates.

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THEATRE “La Callas & Medea,” a new play by one of the most celebrated contemporary playwrights from Spain, Jaime Salom, will be presented through June 24 at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. Performances in English: Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Performances in Spanish: Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25/students and seniors $22. For tickets call (718) 729-3880. or thaliatheatre.org.

Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, teaches ballroom dancing every Monday and Friday night from 7:15 to 8 p.m. followed by a social dance. Cost is $10.

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at 6 p.m. The tour will allow the audience to view both dance and the Garden in a new way through a site-specific work created especially for QBG. Free with Garden admission.

FILM The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, will hold an Adult Fellowship Movie Night on Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. The movie being shown is “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969). Maggie Smith’s memorable Oscar-winning performance as a teacher in 1930’s Scotland with remarkable, but dangerous, power over her impressionable young students.

MUSIC In honor of Father’s Day, Katherine Meloan, organ, and Tom Sexton, trumpet, will perform music by Bach, Alain, Tchaikovsky, Widor, Albinoni and Mouret on Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at St. Josaphat’s Church, 210 Street and 35 Avenue, Bayside. Free with contribution. For more information visit stjosaphatbayside.org or call (718) 229-1663. Latin American Cultural Center of Queens invites you to Birds in the Garden, a free concert by Quintet of the Americas, with guest artist Thiago de Mello, organic percussion, with music from Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil on Sunday, June 17 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

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BodyArtDance, Leslie Scott director, presents a “roving dance tour” of the Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, on Saturday, June 16

A flea market will be held on Saturday, June 16 at the Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 Ave. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Richmond Hill flea market held at the old RKO theatre, 117-09 Hillside Ave., is open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Richmondhillfleamarket.com or call (347) 709-7661 for more information and directions.

LECTURES Award-winning National Public Radio news correspondent David Folkenflik will speak on the future of journalism on Monday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Queens YM & YWHA in Forest Hills, 67-09 108 St. Cost is $6.

MEETINGS NAMI Queens/Nassau will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 in the Sloman Auditorium of Zucker Hillside Hospital, 266th Street and 76th Avenue, Glen Oaks. Dr. Robert Lancer, NYS licensed psychologist, will discuss “The Challenge of OCD: Getting Your Life Back in Control.” A support group for families meets at 6 p.m. AARP Chapter 2889 meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at noon at the Elks Lodge, 82-20 Queens Blvd., in Elmhurst. New members are welcome. Music by Tony Grant on June 20. The Best Female Friends Club will meet for dinner on Wednesday, June 20 at 6 pm. at the Atlantic DIner, 111-16 Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill. Open to women of all ages. Reservations are highly recommended and separate checks will be given. Call (718) 849-6673 for reservations only.

CLASSES An astronomy class with Mark Freilich will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Cost is $10 members, $12 non-

The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital, enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street on the first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month. For information, visit flushingcameraclub.org. The Parks department is sponsoring free Zumba classes through June 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Little Bay Park roller hockey rink, 212 Street and Bell Boulevard, Cross Island Parkway Service Road intersection in Bayside. The Jackson Heights Art Club offers art classes, all mediums. Daytime and evening adult classes are offered Monday-Friday; daytime children’s classes are offered during the weekend. Classes are held at St. Mark’s Church, 82nd Street and 34th Avenue. Cost: $75 for adults, for four sessions, $75 for children for eight sessions. Membership available. For information, call Geraldine at (718) 446-4709. A one-hour auto clinic for women is held the third saturday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Great Bear Auto Repair Shop, 164-16 Sanford Ave., Flushing. Call to reserve at (718) 762-6212.’ Ongoing drawing class every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston. Instructor, Marc Jasloff. Call (516) 2237659. Fee: $25 per class. The YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, has expanded its GED preparation program to include free adult classes. Tracks vary in length from 10 to 20 weeks depending upon entrance test results. Contact the YW and sign up for the next placement examination. Call Stacy McKelvey at (718) 353-4553 for more information or to reserve your placement exam seat. The Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30 St., Astoria, offers classes in Greek folk dance for adults and teens every Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The fee is $20 monthly or $150 for the whole year. Bouzouki lessons are also available every Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m. Registration is open to beginners as well as advanced players of all ages. Students are recommended to bring their own instruments to class. The fee is $40 to enroll and $60 monthly. For more information, call (718) 726-7329.

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Gilbert & Sullivan in the fast lane in Qns. by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

Pirates. Sailors. Damsels in distress. Modern major generals. They’re all about to burst onto the main stage as Queens Theatre brings its 2011-2012 season to a conclusion with “Gilbert & Sullivan in Brief(s),” opening June 21 for a twoweek run. After that, the show will ship off to Scotland’s prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a showcase for new works similar to New York’s popular Fringe Festival. Described as a musical farce, the Queens Theatre show was written and directed by the theater’s executive director, Ray Cullom. He explained, at a recent rehearsal, the premise of the show. The four singers who comprise the cast (Parker Andrews as the inebriated baritone, Kate Chapman as the past-her-prime soprano, Carolann Sanita as the ditsy soprano and Matthew Thompson as the pompous tenor)

“Gilbert & Sullivan in Brief(s)” When: June 21-July 1; Wed.-Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 8 p.m., Wed. and Sat. at 2 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. Where: Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Park 14 United Nations Ave. South Tickets: starting at $25, (718) 760-0064

show up to give a concert, only to discover that their contracts call for them to do the impossible: race through all 14 of the comic operettas that comprise the G&S canon in 60 minutes. A large hourglass, placed conspicuously on stage, is a constant reminder of the rapid passage of time, causing things to get more and more frenetic as the evening progresses. The show, according to Cullom, “is about these four characters and their relationship with one another.” The actors, in a sense, play themselves, and the musical selections “feed how they interact,” Cullom said. Tunes both well-known and obscure come from, among other shows, “The Pirates of Penzance,” “The Mikado,” “Ruddigore,” “Iolanthe” and Cullom’s personal favorite, “The Yeoman of the Parker Andrews, Carolann Sanita, Kate Chapman and Matthew Thompson Guard.” Props are grabbed from a large rehearse for the upcoming Gilbert & Sullivan show at the Queens Theatre. nearby steamer trunk and costume PHOTO BY MARK LORD changes are executed with lightning speed. Though Sanita and musical director Charles Czarnecki music is not the easiest to sing. You’re running around, worked with Cullom on an earlier incarnation of the show you get out of breath, and you have to maintain support seven years ago, they appear as excited by it’s challenges in the singing.” Andrews already has several G&S shows under his belt, as the newcomers. continued “Each new cast is a new experience,” Sanita said. “This continued on on page page 00 52

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“Like a virgin, touched for the very first time”— these iconic Madonna lyrics will boom from Helen Gamblicher’s mouth on Saturday, June 23. “This is a bit of a joke,” said Gamblicher, 66. “We are seniors, but it doesn't mean we’re not young at heart.” Seven years ago the Astoria Performing Arts Center created the Senior Stars group, a humorous, over-60, musical 19-person team, which offers two performances of an original show each year. The theme changes annually. Last year the group boogie-woogied to the swinging beats of the 1940s. There’s been a vaudeville theme, and other years the show has focused on the tastes of the senior performers, APAC Executive Director Taryn Sacramone said. This year it’s all about pop songs. These talented seniors will perform “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, “Yesterday” by the Beatles and even “Hit Me Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears. “It does a great deal for my self-esteem,” said Gamblicher. “I’m much more out there and I look forward to it each year.” The seniors all joined for different reasons, Sacramone said. One man told her it helped him get over the loss of his wife, another member said she was trying to show her grandchild what it meant to be brave, while other seniors come for the sense of camaraderie and their love of music.

“One thing they all have in common is a real sense of fun, play, bravery and humor and a love of making people laugh,” Sacramone said. The seniors have practiced twice a week for the last five weeks. “It’s fun going to rehearsals and seeing how the show develops,” Edna Robinson, 86, said. Robinson, like Gamblicher, has participated in the shows for all seven years. For Saturday’s two performances she will belt out a combination number of two Whitney Houston songs, “All the Man I Need” and “Run to You.” When asked if she’s nervous about her solo tribute to the late diva, she answers with a resounding no. The retired Jackson Heights nurse has ample stage experience. In 2007 she performed for the mayor at the Mayor’s Awards for Arts and Culture, and last year she shot a commercial for WellCare. And she added, she has performed karaoke on many a packed cruise ship. The APAC annual show usually attracts Q about 100 audience members.

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LIC park sculptures explore eco-ideas continued from from page page 00 45 continued Actually, TREExOFFICE, which is outfitted with WiFi, tries to reinvent work habits — instead of sitting in a cubicle typing, the artist implores people to give their laptop some fresh air. Individuals can book office time with the tree, also the landlord according to the plaque, by visiting environmental healthclinic.net/civicaction/treexoffice. Jeremijenko also created a way for city dwellers to have a full edible garden hanging from their windows. She connected several Tyvek AgBags to create vertical farming units. The installation is not only a good idea for apartments, but the towering structure built to show off the bags is impressive even if viewers don’t stop to read more about the unique farming idea.

‘Civic Action’ When: Until Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to dusk Where: Socrates Sculpture Park 32-05 Vernon Blvd., LIC Tickets: Free, (718) 956-1819 socratessculpturepark.org

Moving on, a line of red and white poles, put together by artist Mary Miss, swerve through the middle of the park marking where Sunswick Creek once flowed. The creek now runs under the city’s streets. To the left of the start of the swerving poles lies a cross of lush grass — much healthier and fuller than the lawn in the rest of the park. Jeremijenko added compost, grass seeds and Biochar, a byproduct of energy production that aids carbon sequestration and plant growth, to the cross to help its explosion of productivity. George Trakas’ project allows parkgoers to step down several sloping steps right to the water’s edge. Rirkrit Tiravanija created an outdoor eating space equipped with a sink. Area restaurants will offer up their tasty treats in the outdoor space during the park’s weekly Wednesday film nights from July 4 to Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. There will also be a food spread in Tiravanija’s structure following Socrates’ Summer Solstice Celebration on June 20 from 5 p.m. to dusk. The celebrants can also check out Natalie Jeremijenko’s X Fitness Hula Hoops, which scatter seeds

Two park-goers check out the new exhibit at Socrates Sculpture Park in LIC. PHOTO BY JOSEY BARTLETT

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Our Lady of Hope, 61-27 71 St. , Middle Village, is hosting a singles 35+ coffee and desserts from Buon Cafe on Friday, June 15 from 7-9 p.m. with tickets $10 at the rectory before June 10 or call Joanna (718) 490-2980. The Wednesday Night Singles Group of the SFY Adult Center, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, invites you to social evenings with special guest speakers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7-9 p.m. Fee: $7 Adult Center members, $9 nonmembers.

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Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: HEAVEN HOSPITALITY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/13/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 137-08 REDDING ST., OZONE PARK, NY 11417. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of WHITESTONE COMMONS REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/25/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 12-40 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful activity.

MOE’S ASTORIA LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/10/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 30-33 Steinway St., Astoria, NY 11103. General Purposes.

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Notice of Formation of RHR Distributor, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/1/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 61-12 70th St., Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of T4D Lab LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/30/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: T4D Lab LLC, 2253 24th Street #2, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ACO BAKERY 32ND, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/21/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5-37 51st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity.

MCB CITY PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/1/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 108-21 64th Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

MORNOS REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/13/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ilias Theodoropoulos, 3935 Paradise Point Rd., Southold, NY 11971. General Purposes. Latest date to dissolve 4/11/2042

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: WORDSMITH PUBLISHING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/02/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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SUN LAKE 185 LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/13/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 73-39 185th St., Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: One AIM Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/13/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVE., STE. 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: 19515 LINDEN BLVD LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/17/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Roosevelt Warner, 194-30 116th Avenue, St. Albans, NY 11412. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

A & I GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/29/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 33-20 112 St, Ste 2, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF RIGHT OF WAY NOTICE OF APPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON FAY STREET IN THE CITY OF UTICA COUNTY OF ONEIDA, FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES PROJECT: F.A.C. 60-25, City of Utica: North-South Arterial Highway South City Line to Oriskany Street West COUNTY: Oneida County MAP NO. 422 PARCEL NO. 466 TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW

NOTICE is hereby given that there was filed in the office of the Department of Transportation on the 16th day of April, 2012, description and original tracing of a map, together with a certificate as to the accuracy thereof, of property which the Commissioner of Transportation deemed necessary to be acquired for purposes connected with the project identified above that; there was filed in the office of the Oneida County Clerk on the 31st day of May, 2012, a copy of such description and map, whereupon the appropriation by the State of the property described in such description and map became complete and the title to such property vested in the People of the State of New York. Description and map of property which the Commissioner of Transportation deems necessary to be acquired by appropriation in the name of the People of the State of New York for purposes connected with the highway system of the State of New York pursuant to Section 30 and 349c of the Highway Law and the Eminent Domain Procedure Law There is excepted from this appropriation all the right, title and interest, if any of the United States of America, in or to said property. That the following is a description of such property, to wit: The property is located on the west side of Fay Street in the City of Utica, Oneida County. The affected property is identified on the 2012 Tax Map for the City of Utica as Tax Map 318.40-317. The last known owner of record is Luis Cajamarca with the last known mailing address of 40-05 Hampton Street, Apt. 319, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Commissioner of Transportation By: /S/James Cellery, Office of Right of Way DATED: June 1, 2012

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: TANDY’S DISTRIBUTION CENTER NA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/16/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: PRO NURSES STAT LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/17/2012. Office location is New York County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 22019 145th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: SOANN SERVICE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/06/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 32-43 88th Street, Apt. 403, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

SEQUENCE NO I At an IAS Part 17 of the Supreme Court, State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, at the Courthouse located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York on the 18th day of May 2012. Present: Honorable Orin R. Kitzes, Justice. In the Matter of the Application of: STEVEN J. MARANO, as Director, Officer, and Holder of Shares Representing Sixty Percent (60%) of All Outstanding Shares of Iron Age Tool Corp., and MATTHEW GROY, as Director and Officer, Plaintiff-Petitioner, For the Dissolution of IRON AGE TOOL CORP., a Domestic Corporation, Pursuant to Section 1102 of the Business Corporation Law, - and - STEVEN J. DURANTE, DefendantRespondent. Index No. 12-10591/2012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE No motion fee, filed on commencement Upon reading and filing the annexed Verified Petition and Complaint of Steven J. Marano, director, officer, and holder of shares representing sixty percent of the votes of all outstanding shares of Iron Age Tool Corp. (the “Company”), verified on the 17th day of May 2012, and the exhibits annexed thereto, and the Affidavit of Emergency in Support of Application for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order, sworn to May 17, 2012, and, upon the resolution presented herein of the Company’s Board of Directors, that dissolution of the Company will be beneficial to the shareholders, that the Company’s assets are likely not sufficient to discharge its liabilities, and that the Board of Directors shall present a petition for dissolution of the Company to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, LET THE RESPONDENTS, the State Tax Commission, and all interested persons show cause at an IAS Part 17 of this Court, to be held at the Court House, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 20th day of June 2012, at 9:30 a.m. of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, should not be made and entered: A. dissolving the Company pursuant to § 1102 of the New York Business Corporation Law (“BCL”); B. pursuant to BCL §§ 1113 and 1115, ordering that Respondent: 1. shall not enter the premises of the Company or interfere with the Company’s use thereof; and 2. shall not take, sell, transfer, assign, mortgage or otherwise encumber any of the Company’s assets or real properties; 3. shall turn over to the Company and to Petitioner all Company books, records, contracts, rental agreements, property, access codes, inventory and other property, and bank and credit card accounts in his possession, custody, or control; 4. shall not destroy, alter, conceal, or retain any of the Company’s books and records; 5. shall not transact any business or enter any transactions in the name of, or on behalf of, the Company; 6. shall not hold himself out as an officer, director, employee, or authorized agent of the Company to any of the Company’s customers, employees, agents, or suppliers; and 7. shall not use any of the Company’s funds for payment of legal fees in this proceeding; and C. and granting such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper under the circumstances, together with costs and disbursements of this proceeding to petitioner, as well as reasonable counsel fees, and it is further ORDERED, that pending the return date of the within Order to Show Cause, the Respondent, his agents, employees, and/or assigns: A. B. shall not take, sell, transfer, assign, mortgage or otherwise encumber any of the Company’s assets or real properties; C. D. shall not destroy, alter, conceal, or retain any of the Company’s books and records; E. shall not transact any business or enter any transactions in the name of, or on behalf of, the Company; F. shall not hold himself out as an officer, director, employee, or authorized agent of the Company to any of the Company’s customers, employees, agents, or suppliers; and G. ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published in Queens Chronicle once a week in each of the three weeks before the time appointed for the hearing thereon, and that the Company pay in advance the costs thereof; and it is further ORDERED, that service upon the Respondent, and the State Tax Commission and Attorney General of New York State a copy of this Order to Show Cause, together with the papers upon which it is base, in accordance with BCL § 1106(c), on or before the 19th day of May, 2012, shall be deemed good and sufficient service thereof. ENTER: Orin R. Kitzes, J.S.C.

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The euphoria of Johan Santana’s no-hitter sure dissipated in a hurry last weekend in the Bronx, as the Mets were swept by the Yankees in the first round of the Subway Series — right after they had dropped two out of three in DC to what is arguably the National League’s best team, the Washington Nationals. After Sunday’s excruciating loss, when the Mets blew a 3-0 lead late in the game, outfielder Scott Hairston, who has been a solid performer this year, did not seem too dismayed. He told me that all baseball teams go through bad stretches and that this is the first time in 2012 losses are piling up for the Mets. Hairston is right, of course, from a baseball operations viewpoint, since the season is barely a third over. The Mets’ swoon, however, could not have come at a worse time from a business standpoint. There have been plenty of empty seats at Citi Field this season, and I’m convinced that ticket demand would have skyrocketed had the Mets, coming off their first no-hitter in their 50-year history, been able to take two out of three from the Yankees in the Bronx this past weekend. Of course, that’s rarely happened in the 15-year history of interleague play. A week ago many Mets fans, and even those in the media, were noting how the Amazin’s had a better record than the Yanks. That, of course,

is a specious comparison since the teams do not face the same opponents. The Yanks’ lineup is far more formidable and their bench is deeper, not surprising given the payroll discrepancy between the teams. The Mets may have an edge in starting pitching while neither team’s bullpen is much to write home about, particularly after Mariano Rivera’s season-ending injury. There were some positives in Sunday’s loss. First baseman Ike Davis, who’s been struggling all season, hit a monstrous ninth-inning double over the head of fleet-footed centerfielder Curtis Granderson to temporarily tie the game. Starting pitcher Jonathon Niese didn’t give up an earned run in the seven innings he worked. No one can say the Mets lack passion. Catcher Josh Thole was beet-red in anger as he sat by his locker stewing about being called out on a third strike on an unhittable pitch an inch off the ground. He would have needed an eightiron to hit it, not a bat. Thole, as mild-mannered a player as you will ever find, uncharacteristically snapped at the home plate ump. “I had forgotten that we did not have another catcher. It’s a good thing that I did not get tossed from the game for arguing balls and strikes,” he said after taking a minute to cool off. If you want good bang for your entertainment buck, come to Citi Field Friday. The iconic ’80s rock band REO Speedwagon will perQ form after the Reds-Mets game.

Seneca Avenue’s Germans by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Seneca Avenue is the historical strip that begins on Troutman Street in Ridgewood, a block from Brooklyn, is quickly broken up by athletic facilities and terminates at Saint Felix Avenue at the edge of The Seneca Avenue station on the Lutheran Glendale some 30 blocks later. The name Seneca is taken from a New Cemetery subway line under construction at York Indian tribe whose name for them- Palmetto Street — summer 1914. selves was Onandowaga, or people of the hill. The avenue was developed in the early tired of the old attached buildings in the 20th century and populated by thousands of area. Cheap gas helped prompt them to German-speaking immigrants from Europe. move away to modern, larger, affordable priIts trolley provided cheap transportation for vate homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties. As the Germans either passed on or the hard-working immigrants. Part of it is moved away, Seneca Avenue became popunow a historic district. Just some of the well-known Germans lated with Spanish, Chinese, Serbian and and their businesses along Seneca were Dr. Polish people in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Gasoline is no longer cheap. Homes on Frederick Fels, the optometrist, at number 682; the Christ Eisenhardt restaurant at 689; Long Island are no longer as affordable. Goennewich and Schaller real estate at 714; Ironically, the great-grandchildren of the Max Stamm, the butcher, at 719; Springer’s Germans who went out to Long Island are Delicatessen at 751 and Louis Wuebber, the moving back to the Seneca Avenue section of Ridgewood because it’s affordable, hisplumber, at 763. By the early 1960s the children of these toric and is crossed by a train that gets them Q immigrants were educated and growing into Manhattan fast and cheaply.

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HOWARD BEACH 7 Rms, 3 BRs, 1.5 baths Detached Colonial, Gas fireplace, Det 2 Car Gar with pvt driveway, Full fin bsmt, New roof, Alarm, Priced to sell!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE HOWARD BEACH - Walk-in Co-op, Perfect for Doctor's Office, Attorney or Dance Studio w/Parking Spaces. 1st Fl, 21x40. Asking $2500/mo.

HOWARD BEACH 3 BR Garden Co-op, Pet friendly, Dog ok, 2 fl, New kit, New bath, Call Now!

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HOWARD BEACH/OZONE PARK Howard Beach, 3.5 Rm 1 BR Apt, Terrace, Laundry Room on Premises, and parking.

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• Studio .............................. $49K • 1 BR Garden, 1st Floor, Low Maintenance ................. $100K • 2 BR w/Dining Room, (Garden) in Courtyard, Low Maintenance ..................$136K

HOWARD BEACH CONDO EAST MEADOW Great location, Charming Cape on 70x92 Lot, 3 BRs, 1½ Car Garage. Asking $299,500

• 3 BR, 2 Bath Town House, 2 Indoor Garages + 2 Outdoor Parking Spots, Dogs OK, Low Maintenance ................. $299K

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Detached Hi-Ranch, 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, 1 Car Garage, Great Block, Walk to schools. Asking $599K

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